Hungarian AJDC official jailed as espionage fears grow
Budapest authorities arrest Israel Jacobson 37, head of the AJDC office in Hungary, denying access to U S. Minister Davis. It marks the second American arrest in a month amid reports of spying and sabotage charges connected to illegal Jewish emigration restrictions.
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Hungary
Israel Jacobson
American Joint Distribution Committee
U. S
Nathaniel P. Davis
Jacobson
AJDC
Israel
Vienna
Austria
United States
International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation
Seokate Te
Premier Yen Hsi-shan Resigns Post in Nationalist China
Reported resignation of Yen Hsi-shan as premier of Nationalist China unsettles Dongbei leadership and may prompt Chiang Kai-shek to reclaim control. Possible successors include Pai Chung-hsi Wang Shieh-chieh and Chang Chun with US support as motive for personnel reshuffle.
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Formosa
Yen Hsi-shan
China
Yen
Li Tsung-jen
New York
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Pic
Pai Chung-hsi
Hainan Island
Wang Shieh-chieh
Chiang Kaishek
Chang Chun
Hong Kong
Hainan
Pai
Fargo Laborer Heads For Home After Probe
Theodores Wagner left Crawford county after authorities completed a probe into the Erdman Olson murder case. He boarded a bus at Viroqua for the return trip to Fargo, ending a 1949 revival sparked by a false tip. Undersheriff Ulysses Day confirmed the departure at 4 15 p m as Wagner left with Crawford county officials.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Theodores Wagner
Crawford County
Viroqua
Fargo
Erdman Olson
Ulysses Day
la Crosse Tribune
Wagner
Viro
Qun
North Dakota
J. Edward Dolan
Crawford
Dolan
Russia Plotting U S Sabotage Outlined by Senator
Testimony from John J. Huber of Mt. Vernon New York before Senator McCarran's subcommittee claims the Communist party would damage U S war production in war with Russia. Huber described efforts to concentrate on foreign language groups set up party units and fronts in industrial centers to enable strikes and sabotage. He named J William S Gailmor and impugned Henry A Wallace supporters as party members.
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John J. Huber
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
FBI
McCarran
D-Nev
Nevada
Senate
United
Huber
Communist Party
WPA
Communist Party of the
United States
Moscow
Russia
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Chicago
New York
J. William S. Gailmor
Gailmore
Margolis
Henry A. Wallace
Progressive Party
Gailmor
Ossining
UAW Pledges Full Support in Allis-Chalmers Plant Talks
The CIO United Auto Workers pledged full support including potential strike action for Allis-Chalmers plant workers in five locations. John W. Livingston reported a two day council meeting and said locals should not finalize deals until the international union is consulted. The union seeks pension and health plans, wage bumps, and contract changes, noting wage gaps versus industry rates. The council plans an intensive membership drive as negotiations proceed.
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CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Allis-Chalmers Company
John W. Livingston
UAW International
Uaw-Allis-Chalmers Council
International Union
Allis-Chalmers Council
Allis-Chalmers
West Allis
la Crosse
Wis
Springfield
Pittsburgh
Gadsden
Ala
Livingson
Allis- Chalmers Union Council
Livingston
Memphis, Tenn
International Harvester
Rds
UAW
Three Die In Crash Near Eau Claire After Collision
Three people died after a head on collision on highway 93, eight miles south of Eau Claire. Victims were Henry Marum of Eau Claire driving alone, and Mr. and Mrs. William Eleva occupants of the other car. The crash occurred Saturday night and the victims died in an Eau Claire hospital two hours later.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Highway 93
Here
Henry Marum
William Eleva
Tracing Clues in Wisconsin Death Case
Police pursue all leads in the death of Max Hobert 69 found in the Yahara river. Investigations focus on blood on a spare tire, rope with Hobert, and a foundry worker who knew him. Tests include a University chemist report on blood origin and lie detector tests for the worker and spouse.
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Madison
Wis
Max Hobert
Yahara River
Hobert
University of Wisconsin
Bruce Weatherly
Lester McGary
City Council Holds Parents Responsible For Juvenile Delinquency
Eugene city councilmen voted to punish parents rather than youths for delinquent behavior. An ordinance allows fines up to $200 or 100 days in jail for a parent deemed responsible for conditions leading to a child's delinquency.
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Eugene
Orc
Skyrockers Plan Fireworks On Grandad Bluff
The Skyrockers of La Crosse announce their 21st annual New Year Eve fireworks show set on Grandad Bluff. Chief Skyrocker said the event will proceed rain or shine with a 15 minute program featuring a Niagara Falls number and a grand finale with 40 aerial bombs. Sponsorship is from La Crosse merchants and manufacturers with voluntary Skyrocker fund contributions via the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce.
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Grandad Bluff
la Crosse
Niagara Falls
Slippery Road Conditions Forecast Across Midwest
An Associated Press report warns of hazardous roads as a Saturday forecast calls for light rain and freezing temperatures across the Midwest. Glazing could develop Saturday night in parts of Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Indiana and lower Michigan while light snow falls in Minnesota North Dakota and Montana. Rain covers the Mississippi valley and Pacific coast regions with mild central temperatures and cold northern plains.
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Midwest
Iowa
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Nevada
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
California
Plains
Pacific States
Local Weather Outlook With Snow and Ice Hazards
Weather forecast shows rain changing to snow with chances of glazing. Hazardous driving conditions expected as colder air moves in. High Sunday around 34 degrees.
Mayor O'Dwyer to wed Elizabeth Sloan Simpson in Fort Lauderdale
The engaged couple will marry in New York with a private ceremony. Elizabeth Sloan Simpson sails aboard the Almar off Fort Lauderdale and resists photographers. David J. Martin named best man while arrangements limit media access and no reception or broadcast coverage is planned.
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Fort Lauderdale
Miss Simpson
City Hall
New York
David J. Martin
New York Athletic Club
O’dwyer
William J. Donoghue
Donoghue
Grateful Nation Honors Wright Brothers on Anniversary
Kitty Hawk North Carolina observed the 46th anniversary of the first flight with ceremonies at Kill Devil Hill. Officials and residents saluted Wilbur and Orville Wright as airmail history involved airmail stamps and letters sent from Dayton to the world. President Truman sent a message read by Rep Herbert Bonner. Tom Lanphier Jr. carried a world-spanning courier letter. A Maxwell Field plane crash at Manteo caused no injuries.
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N. C
Wright Brothers
Wilbur
Orville Wright
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Wrights
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President Truman
Kill Devil Hill Memorial Association
Robert S. Johnson
Washington
Air Force Association
Herbert C. Bonner
D-Nc
Tom Lanphier, Jr
South Pacific
Truman
Maxwell Field
Ala
Manteo
Truman lauds wunderseas training at Key West sonar school
President Truman praised the navy sonar program as vital to national defense while awarding diplomas to 36 graduates of the U S fleet sonar school in Key West Florida He noted plans to name a chairman for the National Securities Resources Board and discussed cabinet budget talks and holidays in Independence Missouri.
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Fla
Truman
Navy
Florida
U. S. Fleet
Washington
White House
Independence
Robber Correct Age Claim Sparks Letter Clash
An unsigned Edmonton letter argues the bandit’s age was misreported in Journal coverage of a recent $200 electric shop robbery. The writer insists the thief is 34 on Jan 14, not 45 to 50 as stated, and questions the newspaper’s timing.
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Edmonton
Alta
Edmonton Journal
Officials See Split Cooking In Manchuria
Washington officials believe a split is forming between Communist China and Moscow over Manchuria. They view the issue as vital to Moscow talks with Mao Zedong and Stalin and to shaping U.S. policy against Russian defection in the Far East. Major questions include Sino Russian solidarity, expansion of influence beyond China, and Formosa policy.
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Washington
China
Moscow
Manchuria
State Department
Russia
Burma
Indo- China
Tibet
Formosa
Soekarno Sworn In As Indonesia Leader
President Soekarno was sworn in with a Moslem oath and a 21 gun salute. He declared himself a servant of the people and urged the world to help Indonesia shape its own fate. He unfurled the proclamation flag and visited a cemetery where Indonesian guerrillas are buried. He planned to appoint three cabinet members to form an abbreviated government within 10 days.
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Jogjakarta
Java
Soekarno
United States of Indonesia
Batavia
Netherlands
Buckshot Tops Bill Tell Start
In St Joseph Missouri Buckshot Wilson outshines the traditional archer William Tell. Wilson uses a mirror-like bow setup to shoot an apple from a crow’s head and trigger a second crossbow to pierce the apple on his head. The stunt was performed at the Buchanan County Medical Society banquet.
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ST. Joseph
William Tell
C. G
Wilson
Tell
Buchanan County Medical Society
Major Parties Split For 1950 In Congress
Washington report notes both parties enter the new session divided on key issues. Republicans face pressure to unify on a liberal or conservative program while Democrats split over civil rights and the party’s direction under Truman’s victory.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
House
Senate
Dolan Still Seeks Proof in 23-Year-Old Murder Case
Fargo resident J Ed ward Dolan recalls tipping to aid police in the Theodore Wagner case tied to the Erdman Olson murder. Dolan says he remains unconvinced Wagner is Olson, noting relatives cleared him and demanding stronger proof to protect himself and his children.
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Fargo
N. D
J. Edward Dolan
Crawford County
Theodore Wagner
Erdman Olson
Wagner
Dolan
Olson
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