Budget Director Says HST Plans Executive Shifts
Budget Director Frank Pace Jr said President Truman plans a major government reorganization in the coming year. Pace spoke at the National Reorganization conference confirming new plans to supplement Hoover commission work and complete executive branch reform. Hoover forecast an $2 billion annual saving and Pace noted staff analyses cover the full commission report. Hoover warned of potential fiscal strain with a $5.5 billion deficit. The two day Hoover conference nears its end with an award to Louis Johnson for cost cutting and unification in the military. Dr Robert L Johnson urged a fundamental reform program for the executive branch.
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Washington
Frank Pace, Jr
Truman
Congress
Pace
Hoover Commission
Executive Branch
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Commission
Hoover
Citizens Committee For
Louis Johnson
Robert L. Johnson
Johnson
Temple University
Philadelphia
Fire destroys duplex at 1352 Caledonia Street
Two families fled into the cold when a rear duplex fire damaged both living areas on 1352 Caledonia Street. Fire Chief Adolph Kessel estimated the loss in the thousands, likely started by a defective oil heater on the lower back porch. Officers Hofferek and Johnston spotted the blaze about 4:30 am and helped evacuate residents.
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Caledonia Street
Adolph Kessel
Kessel
Charles Hofferek
Gerald Johnston
U S Threatens Break in Diplomatic Ties With Bulgaria
The United States backed a sharp denunciation of Bulgaria and implied a possible break in diplomatic relations. The State Department said the Sofia legation has effectively ceased to function amid restrictions and indignities.
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Edward E. Bomar
Washington
United States
Bulgaria
U. S
Donald R. Heath
State Department
Sofia
James E. Webb
Webb
Peter Voutov
Heath
Larson Barred From Visiting Child After Court Ruling
Circuit Judge R S Cowie issued a restraint preventing Arnold O Larson from visiting his five year old daughter Donna Jean until court determination. Larson, recently acquitted of Dr J E McLoone's murder, reportedly visited Franklin School, was seen by Emma Erickson, principal, who said the child is enrolled with the mother Nora Larson. The restraining order, served by Undersheriff Roy Sampson, follows counsel guidance to avoid contact until rights are resolved. Larson planned to travel to Minneapolis earlier. Mrs Larson seeks a new divorce decree after a Junevoided earlier divorce filing.
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Arnold O. Larson
R. S. Cowie
Larson
J. E. McLoone
Franklin School
Donna Jean
Emma Erickson
Miss Erickson
Philip Arneson
Arneson
Minneapolis
Arnold
Vets to Get Higher Benefit Payments Under New War Vet Increases
The VA announced checks issued late this month reflecting an 8.7 percent raise for service connected disability and death compensation. About 1,882,000 veterans will receive the increases, affecting those with 10 to 100 percent disability ratings from the 81st Congress.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Weather outlook for La Crosse and vicin ity
Generally fair and cold tonight and Wednesday. City lows around 8 above, rural areas near zero. Wednesday highs 20 to 22 degrees.
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la Crosse
Trucker Narrowly Survives Crossing Rail Train Collision
Albert Scherf a 26 year old truck driver from Cudahy nearly collided with a Milwaukee Road train at highway 189 crossing near Waterloo Wisconsin. The train sliced off his semi trailer leaving the tractor intact and causing only minor injuries to Scherf as he was shaken but unhurt.
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Waterloo
Wis
Albert Scherf
Cudahy
Scherf
Milwaukee Road
Here
Flash Fire Kills Elderly Couple in Oshkosh
An elderly couple, Robert S. Sherlock 87 and his wife 75, died from fatal burns after a flash fire in their lower flat. Fire officials suspect a kerosene heater explosion or gas ignition sparked the blaze reported at 5 15 p m. Neighbors alerted firefighters who limited spread to the upstairs unit.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Robert S. Sherlock
William Payne
Sherlock
Leo J. Givens
NYC Water Plan prompts frugal Friday water use
New Yorkers were urged to refrain from bathing or shaving during Friday's experimental water holiday. Commissioner Stephen J. Carney cited continued conservation needs though recent rains added about 5.5 billion gallons, enough for roughly five days. Suggestions included one less glass of water and washing dishes once.
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New York
Stephen J. Carney
Water Department
New Yorker
Liner Crashes Into Potomac After Fogged Approach
A DC-3 airliner from Memphis veered off radar path into fog near National airport and crashed into the Potomac River. Four of 23 aboard died, 19 survived, many injured. Survivors, including servicemen, credited luck and calm as rescue boats reached the scene.
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Potomac
Washington
National
Potomac River
Bolling Air Force Base
William Chertow
Tennis Court
Brooklyn
N. Y
Navy
Air Force
Memphis
Blind Vendor Robbed at Knife Point in Christmas Trade
Chicago blind news hawker Frank Marchetti reports a knife robbery that stole $100 from his earnings as he staffed a street stand. He faced the assailant after directing the thief to open taverns and a bakery, then handing over $94 more from his money changer. Marchetti, 35, supports his wife and stepdaughter, works 87 hours weekly, and has not missed a day for seven years.
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Chicago
Frank Marchetti
Frank
Angeline
FEPC Measure Sets Civil Rights Drive For 1948
White House advisors say the FEPC bill will anchor Truman’s civil rights push in the upcoming Congress. They expect a Senate filibuster but see political advantage for Democratic candidates in tight districts. Key aides Niles and Nash advise Truman as aides shuttle between Washington and Key West.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Key West
Fla
Congress
FEPC
Truman
Senate
Lucas
Trumans
David K. Niles
Phillip Nash
White House
Mr. Truman
Accused Iowa student reads love poems in jail
Iowa City psychology student Robert E. Bednasek 24 faced a preliminary murder hearing for the strangling of Margaret Jackson 20. The Cedar Rapids man admitted no plea though his lawyer signaled innocence. A friend brought poetry to the cell and a signed statement details a candlelit dinner and a kiss before the fatal act.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Robert E. Bednasek
Justice of the Peace
C. J. Hutchinson
Pretty Margaret
Gee Gee) Jackson
Bednasek
Justice of the Peace Office
Cedar Rapids
Walter Benton
Elizabeth Barrett
Robert Browning
County Atty
Jack White
Miss
Rain Boosts Water Supply in New York and New Jersey
Rain eased drought in the New York City watershed and northern New Jersey with over an inch in several counties. Officials noted ongoing water shortages and rolled out conservation measures including a Friday water holiday as reservoirs begin to recover.
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New York
New Jersey
Weather Bureau
Poughkeepsie
Stewart Field
N. Y
Westchester County
Bear Mountain Park
Rockland
Orange Counties
New York City
Catskills
Flooding to Start at Three City Skating Rinks
Park Superintendent Henry W. Streicher announced flooding of the West avenue Hood and Copeland park skating rinks will begin Wednesday. Rink openings depend on weather but all should be ready before Christmas, with the remaining eight rinks flooded after these start.
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West Avenue
Hood
Copeland Park
Henry W. Streicher
Streicher
Cold Weather Holds Across Wisconsin and West
The state endures a deep cold spell with subzero readings in northern Wisconsin including nine below in Superior and five to six below in Park Falls and Land O Lakes. La Crosse records eight above and Milwaukee 15 above, with Monday highs around 25 in Milwaukee and 15 in Park Falls. Skies are clear and a winter storm forecast warns of further subzero temperatures, while California and Arizona see mixed conditions across the West.
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Land O’lakes
la Crosse
Milwaukee
California
Arizona
Flagstaff
Ariz
Fresno
Calif
Sacramento
Phoenix
Alleged Counterfeiter Arrested In New York
FBI agents arrested George Gillette 39 at his Brooklyn home as head of a ring producing counterfeit American Express travelers checks valued at about 1 million dollars. He is described as brother in law to Joe Adonis. Counterfeit checks totaling 140000 face value were found in Los Angeles Chicago Cleveland Detroit Buffalo and Philadelphia.
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New York
FBI
American Express Company
Brooklyn
George Gillette
Gillette
Joe Adonis
Los Angeles
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Suckers and sales echo in Tribune classified ad
The piece notes a confectionery machine from 1905 turning out forty suckers a minute and promotes a Tribune classified ad offering a Walnut drop‑leaf table with four chairs for $39. The ad promises quick sale, with contact at 3307 George and rates for four and seven days.
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Tribune
Duncan Phyfe
George
E L King Sr Winona Leader and Watkins Co President Dies
E L King S r longtime leader of The J R Watkins Co from 1931 to 1944 died at 72 in Winona after a Mayo Clinic surgery for a stomach ailment. He lived much of the year in Nevada and Florida, rejoined Rochester for a checkup, and passed away at 1 20 p m at 209 East Fifth Street. He also chaired Winona National and Savings Bank since 1916 and founded Owl Motor Co. King married Grace Watkins in 1904 and helped shape the Watkins enterprise with Paul Watkins until 1931.
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Winona
Minn
E. L. King, Sr
J. R. Watkins Co
King
Watkins Co
Lake Tahoe
Nev
Daytona Beach
Fla
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Nevada
East Fifth Street
Grace Watkins
J. R. Watkins
The
Paul Watkins
Watkins
Winona National and Savings Bank
Owl Motor Co
Sparta Stove Explosion Claims 84-Year-Old Woman
Mrs. F. E. Rensch of Des Moines Washington died after a noon explosion in a combination electric wood stove in Sparta Wisconsin. Sheriff and coroner investigate cause as relatives describe fire and injury details from the blast. Surviving family includes Paul Rensch Seattle Ernest Bremerton Frank Noyes Island and Bertha Peters Sparta. Born 1865 near Sparta she had lived in Sparta since a prior era.
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M. C. Lamb
Sparta
Wis
F. E. Rensch
Des Moines
Wash
Rensch
Hans R. Biegel
M. J. Lanham
Riegel
California
Two Generals Listed Among 25 Fatalities
A Pakistan Transport DC-3 crash 45 miles north of Karachi killed 21 passengers and four crew. Officials said two army generals Maj. Gen. Sher Khan and Maj. Gen. Sifti khar were among the presumed passengers. Aerial searchers found the crash site early Tuesday and rescue parties were dispatched.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Here
Pakistan Army
Pak Air Company
Sher Khan
Siftikhar
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Trucker
Nyc
By Jerry Korn
Canital
Iowa
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Montgomery Ward
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Coulee
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