Communist Armistice Proposal To Be Put In Writing
Chungking Chinese Communist spokesman said his party will formalize its proposal for an immediate unconditional armistice in China with both sides frozen. He noted Gen Ghu En-lai asked that the truce be forwarded to Chiang Kai-shek as part of unity talks. Government comments called the move propaganda and pointed to past verbal proposals.
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China
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Ghou En-lai
Chiang Kaibao Li-tzu
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Marshall
Shanghai
Bert C. Wedemeyer
A. Com
Stee
Sleeping Dog Rewarded After Burglary Night in London
An Alsatian puppy slept through a London burglary that saw a master and mistress sleep nearby while a thief stole a ring valued at 320 dollars and some cash. The burglar left two dog biscuits on the mantle shelf for the dog.
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London
Weber Named New President of La Crosse Business Men
La Crosse Business Men's club elected Arnold Weber as president for six months at a holiday gathering. Rev L C Smith became vice president, James Durland and Ben Stone kept secretary and treasurer posts, H J Hirshheimer was re elected to the board, and Donald Field welcomed back after naval service. Howard and Sands, injured in a bus crash near Madison, were greeted by members.
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la Crosse Business Men's Club
Robert Schilling
Arnold Weber
L. C. Smith
James Durland
Ben Stone
H. J. Hirshheimer
Donald Field
Club
Navy
James Howard
Otto Sands
Howard
Sands
Madison
Radio Programs Tonight and Saturday Lineup Across Networks
The Associated Press lists tonight's schedule with CBS ABC NBC and MBS features. Highlights include Ginny Simms Ronald Colman Kate Smith Mystery Theater and Our Foreign Policy discussions along with holiday carols and orchestral programs.
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NDC
Paul Levalle
New Children's Corner
Duffy's Tavern
Mystery Theater
Rep. L. L. Ladiow
CBS
Ginny Simms
Ronald Colman
Kate Smith
PRI
Bout
Tony Janiove
Umberto Zavale
Atlantic Spotlight
Bing Crosby
Pacific
Louteville Philharmonic
England
Utica
Philadelphia Orchestra
People’s Platform
Helen Mayes
ABC
Chester Bowles
Labor USA
Dick Tracy
Tokyo
All-Angels Church Choir
Tommy Harmon
Central vs Logan Basketball Game
Central faces Logan in a highlighted high school basketball game as part of a busy morning schedule. The bulletin lists numerous programs and news blocks spanning morning devotions shopping reports and music features.
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Central
Logan
Mr. Smith
Eileen Barton
Hayshakers
John Vandercook
Labor Advisory Committee of
OPA
Camp McCoy Names New Telephone Center Manager
Charles A. Stein of Milwaukee is named manager of Camp McCoy telephone centers replacing W. F. Hallfrisch who resigned December 15 after opening the centers in July. Stein, with 40 years at Wisconsin Tele, was equipment engineer before taking the job and has been at McCoy since October as assistant manager. D. A. Aird, another 40-year Wisconsin Telephone veteran, becomes assistant manager.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Charles A. Stein
Milwaukee
W. F. Hallfrisch
Stein
Wisconsin Telecompany
McCoy
D. A. Aird
The
Wisconsin Telephone Co
Brazil the fourth largest country in the world
Brazil remains the fourth largest country by area in the world. The vast nation spans diverse regions, from the Amazon to the Atlantic coast, with a population and economy of growing global significance.
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Brazil
Holy Trinity School Closed By Flu
Holy Trinity Catholic grade school closed Thursday due to influenza among teachers and students. The timing tied to upcoming holiday vacation and lack of substitute staff.
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Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Catholic
Navy Men Not Being Muzzled Says Truman
President Truman says navy personnel should feel free to express opposition and speak for themselves rather than the administration. Navy men opposed his call for unification of the armed forces, and he hopes Forrestal will stay as navy secretary, noting his resignation efforts since the new administration began.
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Washington
Truman
Navy
Congress
Forrestal
Navy Department
Gregory Peck Plays Four Ways in Big Screen Pact
Hollywood reports reveal Gregory Peck under a four producer arrangement using his fame. He says the system works, with hits like Spellbound Keys of the Kingdom Valley of Decision and costly Yearling Duel in the Sun. Peck plans a six week Arizona vacation and Lew Ayres weighs future film choices and civilian life readjustment.
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Hollywood
Gregory Peck
Greg
Peck
Arizona
Discharged Vet Held In Lake County Robbery
Leon ard J. Smith, 22, identified as a discharged soldier, held on robbery charge connected to a gunmen led car ride. The victim, Stanley C. Anderson of Lake Geneva, said two gunmen stopped him after Christmas shopping in Chicago and forced a 100 mile ride through Lake and McHenry counties, returning to Chicago with gifts and a small amount of cash.
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Leonard J. Smith
Himelf
Lake County
Lake Geneva
Wis
Stanley C. Anderson
Chicago
Lake
McHenry
Wauconda
Anderson
Ag Larsen
Edward Vanen
Atom Bomb Project Sparks Brooklyn Chemicals Explosion
A 14 year old and three 13 year old friends were injured when chemicals they were pouring into capsules exploded in a Brooklyn apartment. They said they were making atom bombs.
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New York
Brooklyn
Snakes Use Facial Pits to Detect Warm Blooded Prey
Pit vipers and some boas and pythons have specialized labial pits that act as highly sensitive heat receptors. These organs let snakes sense warm-blooded prey even in total darkness and guide precise strikes.
Thousands of British brides to sail for U S under plan
A U S navy spokesman said thousands of brides and babies of servicemen could sail for the United States between January 10 and 12 if ships are provided and President Truman signs a non quota entry bill. Visa applications could reach 6,500 by January, with 15,000 to 20,000 dependents monthly. Four hospital ships are tentatively assigned to move about 25,000 wives and 20,000 infants, prioritizing wives of wounded or US-based husbands. Pregnant wives beyond six months and infants under three months may be delayed for health reasons.
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London
J U. S. Navy
United States
Truman
Europa
Army
Local Service Column Seeks Copy of Men in Uniform
La Crosse area servicemen from the army navy marines and coast guard are highlighted in a dedicated column. Photographs and data from men in foreign service or U.S. training camps may be printed at no charge. Submit written data to the city editor.
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Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
la Crosse
Foreign Service
U.S
Military personnel listed with U S Army Navy and post office addresses
A list of service members including Pvt Kenneth Heffner Pvt James Briggs Lieut John Klandrud Pic Gerald Thompson New York and California addresses for Wayne Goudy William Betz Tommy Formanek Glen Danielson and Charles Holmes. It notes unit details such as Fort Mc Clellan Fort Sill Camp Swift and USS LST 1126 with Fleet Post Office San Francisco.
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Kenneth Heffner
Co. C
Fort McClellan
Ala
James Briggs
Fort Sill
Okla
John Klandrud
Santa Maria
Calif
Pic
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Camp Swift
Tex
New York
Wayne Goudy
Rob
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California
William C. Betz
FPO
San Francisco
Tommy Formanek
7th Fleet Commander Barbey to Lead Atlantic Amphibious Forces
Vice Admiral Daniel E. Barbey announced he will become commander of Atlantic amphibious forces and depart Shanghai in January. His headquarters will likely be on the U S east coast. Admiral C M Cook will take over the Seventh Fleet. Barbey said the old Seventh amphibious force will cease to exist after ships transit the Panama Canal to join the new Atlantic amphibious forces.
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Daniel E. Barbey
U. S
Seventh Fleet
Atlantic
C. M. Cook
Barbey
Seventh Amphibious Force
Panama Canal
Atlantic Amphibious Forces
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