Arabs Attack Jewish Convoy in Near Palestine Clash
Arab fighters and Jewish forces clashed near the Palestine borders with Syria and Lebanon. The fighting left multiple dead including Arabs, a Jew, and a British soldier, amid wider calls for resistance to partition plans. Rabbis in Tel Aviv appealed to Prime Minister Attlee as violence spread to Aden and Jerusalem.
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Ex Convict Wins 50000 Injury Award in New York
Albany report says Sam Scarnato, 36, Brooklyn, received a 50000 award from the New York Court of Claims for injuries. The decision names Scarnato as the claimant in the case.
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Local Weather Forecast Shows Fair Sunday Conditions
Sunday's forecast calls for generally fair skies and moderate temperatures. The high is expected in the afternoon around 32 to 35 degrees with light winds and no precipitation anticipated.
Grandad Skyrockers to Launch New Year Fireworks Display
Community businessmen announce the Grandad Skyrockers plan a 12 01 a m January 1 fireworks show from Grandad Bluff. The annual event, revived after World War II, draws crowds and traffic near the bluff and fairgrounds as locals welcome the new year.
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Arraign Nazis For War Crimes
Twenty-one former German diplomats and officials pleaded innocent before a United States military tribunal on charges of crimes against peace and humanity. The court fixed January 6 as the trial start date. The defendants face alleged responsibility for World War II crimes including the murder of millions of Jews and other political opponents.
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Woman Killed In Crash at Silver Lake Crossing
Mrs Minnie Paulsen is killed and her two children Clarence 20 and Lawrence 10 are injured after their car collides with a Soo Line train at a Silver Lake crossing in Kenosha Wisconsin. The children were taken to Burlington hospital for treatment.
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California Bears lead Badgers at halftime 26 to 19
In Berkeley the California Bears held a 26 to 19 halftime edge over Wisconsin after Friday night’s 73 to 01 win. The score shows a dominant performance by California early in the game.
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Riots Leave 15 Injured Across Italy Amid Food Worker Strike
Violence flared in Naples and Sicily as 15 people were wounded while a nationwide food workers strike of 300000 backed by the Communist movement disrupted Christmas supplies. Pope Pius XII urged global prayers to quell social tumult.
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Immell Calls Review Of High Brass Disability Pensions
MADISON Wis Ralph M Immell a World War II major general urged a presidential and congressional review of every case where officers were retired on three quarter pay for disability He argued top brass face lenient medical retirement standards while civilian retirees with similar disabilities are handled tougher Immell noted pension tax advantages and potential postwar private sector employment as motives for early retirement He served in WWI and WWII and sought the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 1946.
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Inflation Curbs Hinted By Rep Martin Amid Aid Freezes
Lawmakers cut 75 million dollars from winter aid to France Italy and Austria risking reduced shipments of raw materials. Officials expect food aid to continue while non Communist regimes ride through a Marshall plan review until Congress acts.
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LST 1135 Aboard Ship in Hazard of Splitting
An LST carrying 50 sailors faced breaking apart 500 miles west of Johnston Island as waves battered the hull. A tug was sent from the 14th naval district to aid the distressed vessel. crew members welded metal strips to halt split. Several other damaged ships, including Liberty ships Simon Benson and James E Harrell, Middlesex Victory, and El Caney, neared havens amid quiet seas.
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Cop Puts Ticket On Brother's Car
In San Mateo California off duty officer Clarence Silva found his car tagged for illegal parking. The ticket was signed by officer John Silva his brother creating an apparent conflict of interest or mistaken identity.
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Santa Helps Prevent Panic In Store Fire
Santa Claus known as Harland M Worley 57 helped evacuate 25000 Christmas shoppers from Goldblatt Brothers store Chicago after a flash fire on the escalator. He guided children and parents to an elevator as smoke rose to the eighth floor toy department. No injuries were reported and the building cleared in 15 minutes before operations resumed.
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Reds See No Hopeful Outlook From London Council Split
Moscow reports suggest no Soviet willingness to concede in foreign ministers talks. US and western allies blamed Moscow for breakdowns, while Russia seeks free Germany and full reparations. Ending rationing and a new ruble lift morale as Christmas nears.
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Western Union Strike Looms Over Christmas Holiday
Fifty thousand Western Union workers, part of the AFL, await word on a nationwide telegraph strike if government mediators fail to secure a wage settlement. Workers complain of 96 cents hourly average versus the company's claimed 1.23, with a strike deadline moved up as talks stall since September 16.
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Europe’s Newspapers Back Marshall Plan Approval
Western Europe presses, excluding the Communist outlets, voiced broad approval Saturday of President’s presentation of the Marshall Plan to Congress. Proponents praised its goals to rebuild war torn economies and stabilize the region amid postwar Germany and France concerns.
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Fire destroys two Austin stores in $300,000 blaze
Austin Minn. A Montgomery Ward store drugstore and cleaning shop were wrecked by fire early Saturday. Six men were injured when a brick wall collapsed and one cleaner Pat Mix suffered possible pelvic injuries. Estimated losses: $200,000 in stock and $100,000 in other damages.
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Eight Killed In Swiss Munitions Blast
Eight people died in a munitions depot explosion that sparked a fire in Blausee Mitholz, Frutingen. About a dozen villagers were reported missing, though many were thought to have escaped to safety as four houses and the railway station were damaged.
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Senators Seek Grain Market Leaks Probe Revelations
Washington lawmakers prepare broad investigations into grain market tips and possible inside information. Senator Ferguson and Representative Andresen rally committees to pursue anonymous tips and brokerage checks, with action likely after Congress reconvenes.
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Elizabeth and Philip Donate Wedding Cash to Charity
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip gave all wedding cash gifts to charity. The total exceeds 13 000 pounds with about 52 000 dollars, shared among several dozen charities chosen by the princess. In many cases funds return to the regions from which they came.
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Margaret Truman Denies Romance Talk at White House
At a White House news conference Margaret Truman dismissed romance rumors and explained she wears a ring on her engagement finger to keep her right hand free for handshakes. She said she will continue her singing career and has not discussed a movie contract or nightclub offer.
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Rent control may be next in anti inflation drive
Speaker Joseph W. Martin said the anti inflation bill is only the start of a GOP push to cut living costs. Rep Rayburn doubted further price gains, while Taft endorsed the measure, suggesting rent control could follow. Truman is expected to sign, with a voluntary approach as the test, and critics call the GOP bill a sham.
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Voice Of America Accused Of Lying About Inflation
Moscow radio challenges the U S funded Voice Of America for misinforming about Russia s economy The Soviet station says inflation is a capitalist concept and questions American economists understanding of inflation as broadcast from New York in Russian.
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Wisconsin crime lab chief leaves La Crosse after questioning
Charles Wilson, director of the Wisconsin state crime laboratory, departed La Crosse Saturday after two days of questioning people in connection with the November 14 murder of Dr. James E. McLoone. District Attorney John S. said Wilson would return in several days.
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