January Storm Toll Tops 123 as Crop Losses Grow
An Associated Press survey shows at least 123 people dead since Jan 1 and crop and property damages running into millions. Western blizzards frozen cattle, California crops lose over 42 million, Arizona citrus 2 million, and multi state utility and telecommunication damages near 2 million. Tornadoes in Arkansas Louisiana Kansas. trains and towns isolated. Army and Red Cross aid rushes to thousands stranded.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Louisiana
Plains
Rocky Mountain States
Dakotas
Nebraska
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Colorado
Damgee
Army
Red Cross
Trust Suit Against Phone and Electric Firms
The Justice Department filed a civil anti trust action to divorce American Telephone and Telegraph and Western Electric. Western Electric is AT and T s manufacturing subsidiary. Attorney General Tom Clark announced the suit filed in Federal District Court at Newark New Jersey.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Electrc Corporation
Western Electric
Tom Clark
Federal District Court
Newark
N. J
Lanai Turner Hospital Check Upsinked Miscarriage Reported
New York film actress Lanai Turner entered a hospital for a routine check of her condition and experienced a miscarriage. A spokesman said there was no indication she should miscarry. her condition was reported good. In Denver, surgeons removed a pencil from a 13 year old boy’s heart, a fraction of an inch deciding life and death. In Tacoma a robber seized $100 then discarded the bag at a finance company. In Kansas City a garageman loosened a truck transmission by inserting a gauge into the grease hole. after three hours the tool freed. Athens Generalissimo job rejected by Gen. Alexander Papagos amid Defense Council disagreements.
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Lanai Turner
Miss Turner
Lana Turner
Denver
Tacoma
Finance Company
Kansas City
Edward J. Collins
Drive to match federal funds for Tennessee hospitals
An alliance led by Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation and the County Dudes Association plans a January meeting in Nashville to organize a state construction committee. The aim is to obtain state funds to match federal Hill Burton money for nonprofit hospitals, with two thirds locally raised and one third federally financed. Gover Browning and other state leaders are noted as sympathetic, while the key question remains how the state will raise its share. The initiative grows from farm bureau resolutions urging state matching funds and a broader coalition of hospital and civic leaders coordinating regional meetings.
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Ringeport Times-News
Nashville Bureau
Tennessee
Holston Valley Community Hospital
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
Bureau
Farm Bureau
Ides
County Judges Association
Willy J
Gover
Nor Browning
Fight Postponed Over Tennessee Oleo Measure
Sponsors of a bill to repeal Tennessee’s tax on colored oleomargarine postponed the fight for passage until after the next week’s recess. The measure stalled after a 55 to 39 vote short of the required majority, while the Senate completed action on a local veterinary authorization for George W. Lyons in Sullivan County as both chambers adjourned for the weekend.
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Tennessee
Senate
George W. Lyons
Sullivan County
Tremors Strike West Tennessee and Nearby States
Slender earthquakes rolled through West Tennessee including Memphis and Tiptonville with minor effects reported. Jack W. Hoffman of the Lake County Banner called the disturbance the worst earth shock in a decade, while Missouri and Arkansas areas felt tremors but no damage occurred.
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Arkansas
Missouri
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Woman Survives Five Days in Snow Crash Aboard Wreck
Bakersfield, Calif. Mrs. Andy De Freitas, 24, of Burbank, is in critical condition after surviving five days in the snowbound wreck of a plane crash on Bear Mountain. Three companions died, including her husband and the pilot. Rescue parties found the site and experts suggest she may have been shielded by a belt or fallen atop debris.
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Bear Mountain
Taft
Eve Williams
Robert Gloo
de ‘Freitas
Robert
Utah
Glee
Wyoming Highway Department
Odom Sets Light-Plane World Record En Route Oakland
Bill Odom, 20, flying a Beech Bonanza, lands at Oakland Airport after a Honolulu to New York attempt that set a new world record for personal aircraft. He faced cloudy, icy conditions and fuel limits, altering his path via San Francisco and Reno before returning to Oakland. Official recognition by the National Aviation Association is pending.
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Bill Odom
Honolulu
New York
Oakland
Ind
National Aeronautiics Association
Civil Aeronautics Authority
A. Gousyarov
V. Giehov
Qdom
Odom
Seattle
Golden Gate Bridge
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Nevada
Dr Ivers
Reno
U S and Britain See Progress in Palestine Talks
Washington reports say the United States and Britain have a better understanding on Palestine but policy gaps linger. Truman insists U S aims for Middle East peace and stability while Britain supports Arab alliances, with tensions over Israeli-Arab fighting and British military moves raising concerns about bilateral relations.
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Palestine
Holy Land
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Pranis
Phillip C. Jessup
United Nations
Paris
Franks
County Judge Bandy Responds to Criticism From Black Sams
County Judge T R Bandy issued a statement Thursday defending the county’s finances and urging inspection of quarterly and annual audits by Joe J Richards County auditor. He declined a newspaper fight with legislators and noted Court action endorsing repeal of a Sales Tax Act amendment and the County Purchasing Agent office.
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Beack R
Sams
Bandyaid
Sullivan County
Joe J. Richards
Bandy
Child Dies After Struck By Auto in Appalachia
Six year old Betty Jané Rasnick died after being struck by a car on an Appalachia street Thursday afternoon. Police said the accident was unavoidable, no arrest was made, and the driver, a Negro from Big Stone Gap, provided aid. Survivors include her parents Roy and Mrs Rasnick and two sisters Jo Ann and Sare Frances.
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Betty Jané Rasnick
Appalachia
Appalachia General Hospital
Roy Rasnick
G. C. Warner
Ambujlance Service
Big Stone Gap
Jo Ann
Sare Frances Rasnick
I J. Shepherd
Cleve Sturgill
Andover
Carson Elected Director of Baptist Hospital Knoxville
Knoxville broker Mahan-Siler was elected president of East Tennessee Baptist Hospital Wednesday to succeed. Henry D. Blanc of Knoxville, Bern Carson of Kingsport and W. R. Rigell of Johnson City were reelected directors. Two new directors were added Grover C. Brown of Cleveland and Judge T. L. Lee of Clinton.
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Knoxville
Fractional Declines Persist at New York Stock Market
Fractional declines prevailed in the stock market today as activity remained near the pace seen earlier in the week. Traders showed notable apathy with both buyers and sellers, while several stocks drew attention due to special situations.
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New York
New York Harbor Tugboat Strike Averted
A threatened strike by tugboat crews in New York Harbor was averted just before the deadline. An agreement between employers and the marine division of the International Longshoremen's Association will be subject to ratification by about 3,400 crewmen on airboats and barges, with a mail ballot to follow in about 30 days. Mayor William O Dwyer hailed the accord as a relief for city operations and fuel and food supply lines. The terms retroactively cover contracts expiring December 31.
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Marine Division
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William O'Dwyer
City of
Nominee Given Committee's Swift Approval
Washington’s Senate Foreign Relations Committee gave unanimous approval to Acheson as Secretary of State. Senate confirmation is expected next week with Chairman Connally predicting overwhelming support despite some lingering Republican concerns.
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Dean Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Connally
D-Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
Acheson
Russia
Wherry
Nebraska
Taft
Ohio
Capehart
Rnn
Fussell
D-Ga
Cops Check Alibi In Dahlia Death
Los Angeles police checked the alibi of Jeff Conners a 40 year old freelance writer held on suspicion of murder in the 1947 slaying of Elizabeth Short the Black Dahlia brought from San Francisco last night. During three hours of questioning Conners denied knowing Miss Short or being involved and said he is in Los Angeles to clear himself.
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Los Angeles
Jeff Conners
Elizabeth Short
San Francisco
Conners
Miss Short
Gilroy
Margaret Truman declines Rutgers junior prom invitation
New Brunswick, N J freshman William W Shull of Suffield Conn asked Margaret Truman to be his guest at Rutgers junior prom. Miss Truman replied that she cannot accept due to prior February plans and would like to visit the university another time.
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N. J
Thurgers University
Margaret Truman
William W. Shull
Suffield, Conn
Miss Truman
Shuit
Reat
Mr. Shuit
Rutgers
Capitol Hill Grips Truman Tax Plan Split Reception
Washington reporters reported a chilly Capitol reception to President Truman's proposal for new taxes on individuals earning six thousand dollars and up while economy-minded lawmakers urged spending cuts to balance the budget. Congressional leaders contested how to raise four billion dollars, with emphasis on corporate levies and personal taxes, and brought forth varied responses from Taft, George, Daughton, and Dingell.
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Capitol
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Byrd
D-Va
Cannon
D-Mo
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Taft
Ohio
George
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D-Nc
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Cloudy Weather Forecast with Mild Weekend Temps
The Weather Bureau predicts cloudy conditions through Saturday with temperatures in the mid fifties on Friday and a Friday night low near 28 degrees. Thursday’s high reached 33 with a 21 degree night drop and a rainfall reading of about one inch noted by the City Filter Plant.
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Fragments Describe Street Scene With Car Fire and Curious Encounters
Fragmentary notes recount a chaotic late event with a car fire near a high school intersection and a pursuing roving figure. Nearby pedestrians, including older men, watch as a frightened bystander flattens against a brick wall while others amid the crowd report the incident. The text mentions a copy of etiquette and a trailer with chalked warnings, implying a broader scene of tension and disorder.
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