Harmony in GOP Ranks Indicated in Washington
Washington Republicans faced leadership uncertainty as Rep Charles Halleck seeks House majority leader, backed by Gov Thomas Dewey and amid a withdrawal by Rep Brown. Senate leaders designates Taft as chairman pro tem and Vandenberg as president pro tem, with White named majority floor leader amid lingering intra party tensions.
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Washington
Hovay
Fer
Clarence
Z. Brown
Ohio
Charles A Halleck
Indiana
Thomas Tenving
Everett F. Diristien
T+ Hneis
Brown
Walleck
Thomas B. Dewey
New York
Halleck
Senate
Taft
Vandenberg
Michigan
A White
Maine
Oklowm
Manda
Browz
Ausociites
Will
Jen Brown
Fia
Joasph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Martin
Jenkins
Dirksen
Jonning Santweek
Dewy
Hateck
Moust
Fire damages Cadiz hotel and ice plant in Kentucky blaze
A Cadiz fire destroyed a seaplane and heavily damaged the Cadiz hotel and an ice plant. No injuries were reported as guests were evacuated. Firefighters from Mopkinaville aided. damage estimated at about 28 000 dollars, with the blaze starting in the ice plant owned by Van Alexander.
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Mopkinaville
Cadiz
Here
Mophinaville
van Alexander
Doz
Cadia
Cisety
Trish Counts
Turbulent 1947 Forecast Referencing Stalin and Truman
A fragmented 1947 prediction text hints at Stalin and Truman, coal strikes, and political tensions. It includes garbled phrases about leadership, potential survival or defeat, and economic concerns tied to coal production and mining. The overall sense is chaotic rumor rather than clear reportage.
Virginia Ends Rationing Of Whisky Today
The Virginia ABC Board announced the end of whisky rationing with stores still limiting daily purchases to a few bottles per customer. Officials say future supplies will allow broader access while keeping some restrictions. The board expects adequate stocks and notes the change follows a four year program and supplier commitments.
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Riehman—P
Liquar
Virginia
Sétective
Virginia Alcoherie Beverage Centre
Basra
ABS
Haart
ABC
Winant Honored by King in New Year Honors List
Former U.S. ambassador to Britain Jon G. Winant received the Order of Merit, among new titles in Britain’s New Year list. The award ranks just below knighthood, with other new viscounts and barons named for wartime service and diplomatic roles.
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Winant
King of England
London
Jonn G
U.S
Milaister
Jan Christiaan Smuts
South Africa
Stanley M. Bruce
Chatreau
International Emergency Food Council
Pnd
William Allen
Baron Jawitt
Britain
Str
Hastings Fomay
United States
Charles Dukes
World Greets'47 With Wine and Hope
Reflective New Year scenes from London to Moscow as crowds celebrat e the advent of 1947. Citizens toast peace and rebuilding, while leaders pledge reforms and relief aid amid postwar challenges and political shifts across Europe and Asia.
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WTC
London
Bugies
Kuirdpa
Eal
Uadon
Jeadan
Lawther
Russia
Moscow
Soviet ‘Union
Leon Bho
Argentina
Juan Purem
Eyrighe Adolfy Jimenis
Sheggort
Mational Relief Organization
Conse Mito
Lake Srecags
N.Y
UNRRA
Wilfrid' Walter Nope
Cai
Peivy
Willian
Ghemin
Haj
Parlament
Ansncal
Treasunary
Arthur
Henderson
Burma
Clement Edward Daves
Titerel ‘Paliamentary Party
Jaren Ger Bald
Gervdiver
Yair Mackencie
Enasicn
VeterarmAt
Tales
Ya ‘the Bute
Greas
Order of St. Michaeland
St Sores
Ronald Ian Campbell
Km Catto
Sty
Milue Ivlee Drummond
Petargan
Aswader Te Moscow
County School Board Holds Special Session
A special meeting of the Silli ven County Board of Education was called for by superintendent Lewis E. Chute. Citizens petition the board to reconsider a decision on high school location citing district transportation costs and wartime material delays. The discussion focuses on placing the new Vermont High School in the district to relieve Bolliven High and save county transport expenses.
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Silliven County
Vermont
Vermont High
Birt
Dietriet
Bolliven High
Street Scenes Rogar Bom Papildtone Anabel Driving
A clipped report notes street scenes involving Rogar Bom and Anabel in an unclear driving incident. Names appear distorted in OCR. No further verifiable details are present.
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Rogar’ Bom
Papildtone
Anabel
Merchants Oppose State Sales Tax, Opinion Divided
The city shows strong merchant opposition to a state sales tax while about 25 percent express definite support. Governors argue revenue would fund education, but many fear the tax would burden low wage earners and industrial workers. Some merchants cite experiences from other states as cautionary. (Continued Page I)
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Facy
Wits
Mic
Mindey Annoumoed
McCord
Sullivan County
Gallivan
Way Sought To Oust Sen Bilbo
Washington reports reveal Republican leaders pressing plans to oust Mississippi Senator Bilbo amid a war probe and Senate steering committee debates. Taft warns of an attack as Republicans consider blocking Bilbo, with a conference pending and Democratic support under scrutiny.
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Way
Sen. Bilbo
Washington
Theodora G. Biko
Mississippi
Taft
Olio
SOP Senne
Suattee Department
Bikbo
Jbhomt
Senate
Pilbo
Magsoes
Republican
Bilbo
Mk Gop
Midisigaipplas
Otto
Alber Berkley
Bterrtuveley
Americans Targeted in Chinese Riot Incident
The report describes American victims including a US Army member and Associated Press photographer amid anti American demonstrations. US soldiers and civilians faced abuse on Avenue Joffre near former French quarters. One lieutenant shielded a girl from attackers as demonstrators dispersed and tainted posters taunted GI’s with explicit slurs.
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Bhanghat —Jp
Asdocinkad
Todiey
Joffre
Cornessten
Paenders
Offeosr
Ghrty
Preos
Skaul- Dorg
Louis F. Roth
Ching
Ting
Baer Ivery
Miltary
Broadway
Labour Government Seizes Control Of Coal Industry
The British Labour Government takes possession of the nation’s coal industry today as part of a new deal for miners. Eric Attlee and the cabinet set plans for production and export with officials like Shinwell guiding mines, fuel and power, while forecasts mention exports and wage considerations amid a broad economic shift.
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Agp
Fcoe
Fie
WRG
Berkeley Squace
Tod
Mal
Emanuel Shinwell
Cable and Wireless, Ltd
Globe
Ciwitavietien
Bagiaber
Yanks Propose New Rules for Germans and India Policy
Reports say the United States plans a German economic reform to curb monopolies and decentralize industry as Lt. Gen. Clay signals measures on imports and antitrust. Britain awaits U.S. action while India expands zone controls with Overseas Communications Service amid cartel and restraint concerns.
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Borkin
U.S
Germany
Indian Radio and Cable
American Communications, Ltd
Transzene
Usnally
Government of India
Overseas Communications Service of Trade
Party Awaits Word From President On Powers He Wants
Republicans hold war power debates as President Truman weighs which wartime controls to rescind. Michigan Rep Michener leads GOP push for broad repeal, while others urge careful study before specific reductions, with State of the Union timing looming and expectations of more detail after the address.
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Washington
Truman
GOP
Rep
Michener
Michigan
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Bmichener
Pesterday
Umien
Treasury
Whitg Pesterday
Captor Hill
Trumiy
Vateran ‘Administration
Desbmite Smarm Ltravonte
E-Gt
Aretey
Manta
Ravi Celimneys
Br. Truman
Getisn
War Department
Hut
Army Engineers
More Food Expected in 1947 Says Industry Leader
Paul Willis of the Grocery Manufacturers Association predicts a 1947 with higher food supply and more variety. He cites record production, plentiful canned goods, and continued consumer demand, while noting transport and refrigerated car shortages may limit improvements. Prices may ease as supply grows.
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New York
Paul & Willis
Grocery Manuefacturers
Americca, Inc
Tub Wills
Atone
LKR
Willis
Tse
Wiis
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Ernest Si- Toom
Rio Manchester University Courcil
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Walter Thomas. Layton
London News Chronicle
Londo Star
John Matfey
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Triburs Wibeh
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Riteachsred
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