Democrats Plan Moves To Stifle Rules Committee
Democratic leaders in Congress push a plan to bypass the House Rules Committee as Truman’s administration faces opposition. The move aims to empower a minority to force debate and shift control from Southern Democrats and Republicans, with talks involving Sam Rayburn and Bartley. The White House may convene with Truman regarding the new Congress opening Monday.
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House
Truman
Rep
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Un-American Activities Committee
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Sam Rayburn
Texas
Rules Committee
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Bartley
Kentucky
Congress
White House
Roose
Menthecs
Tom
Enix
Dernovraas
Man Orders Flowers Before Killing Himself
A New Yorker, Cecilia Echeandia, ordered flowers in a Bronx shop and inscribed them to himself. He later returned for change on a bad check of 380 dollars, drew a gun, and shot himself after being detained by a clerk. Police found notes in the shop that appeared to be addressed to relatives.
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Cecilia Echeandin
Bron
Vaidy Foheandia
Echeandia
Dupself
Actives
George Crus-Moscoso
Ias
New TheaterStyle Seats Installed at South Park Church
Traytan O 2 can not come to service due to hard church seats. Workmen begin installing theater type seats with rounded backs and air cushions in the large South Park Methodist Church. Rev. Pamey Thomas reports the seats are a marvel and hopes for increased church attendance next Sunday.
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Traytan
Pamey Thomas
South Park Methodist Church
Tocay
Thomas
Street Scene Showcases Looming Fashion Mirth
Downtown pedestrians dodge water as a fashionable feminine figure in a Wright of fashion captivates onlookers. A group of tremagers observe, umbrellas in hand, amid bright colors and stray conversations on a busy street.
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Servne
Mores
Forrestal Calls for Stronger Defense Control and Europe Aid
Secretary Forrestal urged Congress to grant the Defense Secretary direct authority over Army Navy and Air Force while backing greater support for non Communist Europe even at hard costs. He hinted at higher taxes and more aid to fund a unified military and warned of a vulnerable stance against Soviet aggression. He also noted military scientists are exploring an earth satellite vehicle program.
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Forrestal
Congress
Europe
United States
Rome
Imade
Miitary
White House
Defense Secretary
Nore
Abt
Truman Eyes Wider Price Controls Amid War Costs
Diplomatic reporter notes President Truman seeks renewed congressional action on price controls and rationing as military costs rise. Advisers warn of steel and materials bottlenecks influencing Allied aid and European recovery plans. A Treasury and Defense panel weighs budgetary strain and possible consumer rationing expansion to sustain the war economy.
Tip To Police Reveals Hidden Stolen Safe Location
A tip, likely from inside the gang active in Kingsport, led Frank Williamson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Ralph Baker to a partially buried safe in a Greene County gulley. The safe from the Economy Store in Highland Park was blown open, with cash missing and gear found nearby to be sent to FBI labs for analysis.
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Highhind Park
Frank Wiltemser
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Greene County
Kingaport
Williamesn
Raftan
Ralph Baker
Coovwnes
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Roky
Nafe
Kingsport
Frank Wiliamson
Mighland
Paris
Wiliamson
Ruggert
Williamson
Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratories
Guiliy
McGrath Seeks Ives Retention on Senate Labor Panel
The GOP labor committee balance in the next Congress may hinge on Senator Ives of New York. McGrath hopes Ives stays despite Democratic pressure as internal talks consider eight Democrats and five GOPs. Ives favors a substitute Taft Hartley Wagner blend, while party leaders weigh keeping or dropping him from the panel.
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Ives
Senate Labor Group
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Labor Committee
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Twix
Jenmier
Ind
Iabor
Abe
Eves
Willimmess
Hwever
Itur Wey
Mabel
Mictoreth
Truman Lands Safely After Foggy Flight To Washington
President Truman returned from Missouri for the opening of the new Congress after a dramatic radar guided descent through heavy fog. Officials watched anxiously as the airliner hovered at 10 080 feet above Washington in mist for 44 minutes before a ground controlled approach brought the Independence to a safe touchdown.
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P. Provident
Truman
Warness
Congress
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Capitol Halk
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State of the Union
Mb Vernon
Dows
Independence
Col
Francis
Williams
Aeronauries Administration
Vike
Amajeport
Stanley Seliger
Truntan
Tobacco Industry Under Monopoly Alleged By Committee
Washington report on a congressional hearing says testimony reveals a remarkable picture of increasing monopoly control in the tobacco industry. The House Small Business Committee named firms said to dominate the market with three major cigarette brands. American Tobacco Company with Lucky Strike, Liggett and Myers with Chesterfield, and BR with a leading brand were cited.
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Washington
House
Small Business Committee
Tree
Amexicart Tobacco
Lucky Strike
Liggett and Myorg
Chasterfield
Reds Deny Formation of Independent Rule in Berlin
Berlin reports quote Wilhelm Pieck denying plans for an independent government in the Soviet zone. Pieck, head of the German People's Council, says the body aims to represent all regions and will pursue Germany's unity and peace while building a new democratic order in East Germany.
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Berlin
Germany
Wilhelm Pieck
German People’s Council
Neues Deutschland
Sovialist Unity
Pleck
East Via
Pihher
Peoples Democracy
Elizabeth Bentley Faces Libel Suit
New York attorney says Elizabeth Bentley, once alleged Soviet spy, has been located in the Bronx after a 12 week chase. Remington’s lawyer seeks service of summons. Bentley says she has nothing to say and will respond later.
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Elizabeth TF. Bentley
Auramons
WilMayn W. Remington Remington
Richard Green
Miss Bentley
Bronx
U. S. Marsters
Faye Emerson
Brooklyn
Manhettam
Remington
Bentley
Tehev Waton
Elliott Replies To Insinuations
Elliott Roosevelt has issued a reply to what he calls accusations and insinuations about his wife. The statement was made in Poughkeepsie, MW, and addresses the recent social rumor wave surrounding the Roosevelt family.
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Poughkeepsie, MW
Elliott Roosevelt
Roosevelt faces questions at courthouse amid unclear death claims
At a courthouse news conference Roosevelt addressed Dutchess County DA W. Vincent Grady who ruled the matter elegen and sought to quell rumors about a possible murder or suicide linked to a family Christmas gathering. Sheriff Pred Clase called the dispute completely wrong in stating there was disagreement. An 11 year old child suffered injuries in the incident.
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Dutenpas
Clase
Eymeeser
Read More For Less In 1949 Special Rate Offer
Beth, old and man readers of the Kingsport Times and Kingsport News are urged to save money with a holiday rate. Subscribers can obtain the paper daily and Sundays for 8.50 per year, or daily only for 4.00, with renewal offers. New subscribers are not included in the pre offer. Send subscriptions to the Times News Circulation Department today to read more for less by mail only in bid postal area.
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Kingsport News
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Timas-News
Times-News
Biest
Stranded Fliers Happy After Arctic Rescue
Argentia Naval Base reports 12 aircrew rescued from a 7 800 foot icecap ordeal after 13 days of exposure. General Haynes says all were happy and in good condition as they reached West Eisht air base inside the Arctic Circle.
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Happy
Duacrte
Astreem
Sreesland
Celeb Vi Haynes
Air Force
Ares
All China Awaits Chiang's Decision
Nanking reports from sources say Chiang Kai-shek and top military leaders will decide if the new year brings continued war or peace. The war front shows unusual quiet as both sides weigh a strategic path, with Time magazine noting the significance of a Chiang choice for 1948.
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China
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Lal
Fesa Wats
Dotion
Wien
Blamcy
New York
Preakdent
Camumunists
Ig Time Magazine
Wateline de
Micowy
Seo Ching
Bege
NEA Tax Primer Debuts Friday for Easier Filing
This year it’s streamlined and easier than ever to follow a tax guide that speaks your language. NEA’s INCOME TAX PRIMER debuts Friday, offering clear explanations and practical tips for readers.
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Thief Abandons Steel Box After Burglaries in Park
Police investigate after burglars fail to crack a heavy steel box left behind Arborne’s Department Store in Wighland Park. A second box moved and other items including clothing and cosmetics were taken. J B Regen notes thieves seemed flushed or deterred by the exit gate. A1229
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Osborne's
Hightsad Park
Blueraily
Starr
Ellis Binkley
Arborne's
Wighland Park
J. B Regen
Osborne’s Stats
Acwa
Anna Shiptey
Shiptey
Samta Osborne
Kingsport
Foremost Dairies, Inc
Holston Drug Company
Tremors Persist in Nevada Towns After Strong Quake
Reno region rattled as tremors continued after an early earthquake, with widespread damage reported but no injuries. Seismologist Vincent Grandia warned of potential aftershocks and possible repeat strong shaking, noting the day’s quake struck low population areas and spared taller structures.
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Reno
Sev
Reng
Jtowns
Vemerdey
California
University of Nevada
Vincent
Giandia
Colder Weather Predicted For Area
The Weather Bureau forecasts cloudy conditions through Friday with a drop in temperatures. Thursday night may bring clouds and a low around 26 degrees, followed by fair skies Friday with a high near 42. Wednesday’s high was 53 with a low of 3 last night and total rainfall at the City Filter Plant was 7? inches.
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Kobe
Weather Bureau
Germans Warned as Potential Prey to Dictator Threat
The American military government stated many Germans remain potential prey for a new dictator. It announced a program to transplant western democratic techniques to western Germany, including an exchange of government experts between the United States and Germany, costing £50952 in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, to stimulate democratic consciousness and bolster resilience against internal or external campaigns.
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