Egyptian Premier Assassinated in Cairo Mosque Attack
Prime Minister Mahmoud Fahmy Nokrashy Pasha was shot to death in the interior ministry. The assailant, a student linked to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, wore a police uniform and killed him as troops fought near the Egyptian border amid renewed conflict with Israel.
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Cairo
Mahmoud Fahmy Nokrashy Pasha
Ministry of Interior
Moslem Brotherhood Association
Palestine
Farouk
Egypt
Israel
United Nations
Ton
Interior Ministry
Nokrashy Pasha
Ee Bent Tenunn
San Francisco
International Ruhr Control System Formed After War Talks
Western powers announced a formal communique establishing an international Ruhr control system to bar Germany from the valley, creating the Ruhr authority. The six nation conference excluded Russia, offered Germany a board seat, and left unresolved who would own the dynamite assets.
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London
Germany
Ruhr Valley
Duce
United States
Britain
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxem
Russia
International Control Board
Israeli Gaza Corridor Cut Reported Amid Friction
Israeli military spokesmen said southern Palestine operations slowed as fighting waned while unofficial reports claimed Gaza town near the Egyptian garrison was cut off from troop movements. The second Negev battle neared its end with fighting focused along the coastal strip near the border. United Nations observers in Haifa noted Israeli forces seized a area south of Khan Yunis in Arab Palestinian territory.
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Palestine
Gaza
Negev
Bat
United Nations
Haifa
Kahn Yunis
Peace rumors bloom in Nanking as talks teased
In Nanking rumor mill swirls about a government reorganization and possible peace talks with the Communists. Officials deny plans, but sources say major developments toward a new leadership and peace could come before New Year’s Day. Chiang Kai-shek reportedly holds decision on talks while Yangtze defense stiffens as nationalist forces brace for a Communist advance.
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Nanking
Chine
China
Rumer
Jiang Kai-shek
Communists
Lst
Chiang
Yangtze River
Yangtze
Expect Detailed Charges Against Cardinal Tomorrow
Budapest reports that Josef Cardinal Mindszenty may face a detailed statement of charges within hours after his arrest by the communist government. The 56 year old cardinal, a longtime anti communist foe, is suspected of plotting against the state spying treason and involvement with black market money.
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Budapest
Hungary
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Truman Gives No Details On Red Statement
President Truman refused to identify the Soviet leaders behind the iron curtain who allegedly want to end the cold war. White House spokesman Charlies G. Ross said the president would not name the men and had no further comment on his luncheon speech. The remarks attacked Soviet blocking of peace efforts and sparked speculation about internal revolts within Moscow.
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Kansas City
Truman
Charlies G. R
United States
Ross
Yalta
Washington
Congress
Russia
China
Greece
Krajewski Trust Fund Receives Donated Lot for New Home
La Crosse Tribune reports that La Vera Tucker of Onalaska donated a lot for a new house to the Krajewski Trust Fund. The lot will be held in trust until the youngest child in the family reaches adulthood. The donation was made with cooperation from local probation services.
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Krajewski Trust Fund
la Crosse Tribune
Salvation County
la Vera Tucker
Onalaska
Plane Missing With 28 Aboard From San Juan to Miami
A charter plane carrying 28 aboard is overdue and unaccounted for after departing San Juan bound for Miami. The craft was more than five hours late at 9:30 a.m. CST with fuel exhausted about 4:45 a.m. Rescue services report last contact near New Orleans at 3:13 a.m. and a position 50 miles south of Miami.
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Miami
Fla
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Coast Guard Air-Sea Rescue Service
New Orleans
Sana O
Veterans groups cool to hospital merger proposal
Two major veterans organizations the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars rejected a Hoover commission plan to merge all government medical and hospital activities. Col George E Ijans urged a full study by experienced officials while T O Kraabel of the Legion commented on the proposal.
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Washington
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hoover Commission
George E. Ijans
Rehabilitation and Welfare Service
Hoover
T. O. Kraabel
The
Legion
Youths hold man up and tie him in his house
Five youths detained a man at his home last night and bound him with ties. Police are investigating the incident as a possible attempted robbery and assault. No injuries reported. Gathered witnesses described several suspects fleeing the scene. The victim is cooperating with authorities.
La Crosse Man Sues City For 5000 Over Sidewalk Injury
A. O. Sorge of 2214 Cass street sues the city of La Crosse seeking 5000 damages for injuries from a May 23 fall on a sidewalk defect between 16th and 17th streets. He alleges permanent disability in his right hand and wrist and lost work time. A $1250 settlement recommended by City Attorney Steele was rejected by the council.
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City of
la Crosse
A. O. Sorge
Cass Street
Sorge
16Th
17Th Streets
Fred E. Steele
Common Council
Lash Court Stand Against Price System
The American Marketing Association convention in Cleveland heard warnings from Norman W. Foy of Republic Steel and John S. Conant of Willys-Overland that the government stance against basing point price systems threatens free enterprise. They argued the Supreme Court ruling against single point pricing would curb producer competition wherever produced.
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Cleveland
American Marketing Association
Norman W. Foy
Republic Steel Corp
John S. Conant
Willys-Over and Motors, Ind
Toledo
AMA
Sureme
Clash in Kluang Sparks Injuries and Damaged Property
Singapore based press office reports clashes between Singha lese and Malay troops at Kluang in central Johore. Several persons were injured and property damaged before order was restored. Cause of the fighting was not given.
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Singapore
Kluang
Johore
Monoxide Deaths Tie to Sealed Cabin
In Big Bear California coroner rules the Christmas cabin deaths of Dr. Jerome Schneedorf 35 and three family members were caused by monoxide poisoning and asphyxiation. The brick cottage was sealed with vents possibly blocked by snow and a butane heater sparked the tragedy. Mrs Mary Schneedorf 77 and Jerry 10 survived with the boy still unconscious.
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Big Bear
Calif
Christmas Mountain Cabin
Jerome G. Schnedorf
Sheriff's Deputies
Schnedorf
Santa Barbara
Jerry
Bernardino County
Seseme Schmodert
Mrs. Schnedorf
Senta Barbera
Calit
Greenland rescue by Jate-equipped plane saves 12 airmen
A C-47 with jet-assist takeoff gear and skis rescued 12 airmen stranded up to three weeks on a Greenland ice cap. The mission involved Bluie West bases and plans to take the men to Labrador, with prior misreports about 13 men.
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Washington
Greenland
Air Force
U. S. S. Saipan
Atlantic
Norfolk
Bluie West Eight
Chanute Field
Ill
Greenup
Chanute Army Air Base
James Little, Jr
George Last
Wright-Patterson Field
Dayton
Wright-Patterson
Tinker Air Base
Okla
No Specific Points Solved At Meeting On Dairyland Strike
Dairyland Power employees delayed a January 2 strike to later in the month after a full-day meeting between company and union officials produced no concrete contract concessions. Management sought arbitration rules and seniority terms while the union pressed wage and reopening protections. next talks set for January 4 in a bid to avert a shutdown affecting about 65,000 customers.
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Dairyland Power Cooperative Electrical
John Madgett
Dairyland
Madgett
Clifford Elliott
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Elliott
AFL
Wisconsin
The Cold War Strategy And Costs
Editor notes a three part series by AP reporter John M. Hightower. This first story outlines basic cold war strategy and overall cost. Tomorrow's piece examines likely heavy U S foreign military spending. Thursday's will explore policy effects on rationing and controls.
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Mr. Truman
China
Europe
United States
Germany
Japan
John M. Hightower
Associated Press
Hightower
Welles Shows Improvement After Freezing Incident
Sumner Welles, former undersecretary of state, is reported in satisfactory condition after being found unconscious in a frozen field near his Oxon Hill Maryland home. Police drop the inquiry as Mrs. Welles denies foul play. doctors monitor for possible amputations due to frostbite and shock.
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Washington
Sumner Welles
Welles
Oxon Hill
Casualty
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Bluie West One
Labrador
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