Three Allied Foreign Ministers Near Final Treaty Details
In Moscow the United States, Soviet Union and Britain pressed to finish final communique details at Speridoniska palace. Agreement on European peace drafting and Japan control was reported, with atomic energy and Iran troop withdrawals still unsettled. Byrnes hoped to depart Moscow soon as readiness remained for immediate move once talks concluded.
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Moscow
United States
Russia
Great Britain
Speridoniska Palace
China
James F. Byrnes
Georges Bidault
Bidault
London
Byrnes
V. M. Molotov
Ernest Bevin
Washington
Iran
United States Signals Willingness to Discuss Franco Regime
Washington December 26 The United States notified France of readiness to discuss all aspects of relations among the three governments with Spain's Franco regime. Secretary of State Dean Acheson said the reply was delivered in Paris this week and discussions could begin early in January if France agrees. The British reply also was sent and will be released in London.
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United States
France
Britain
Spain
Dean Acheson
U. S
Acheson
Paris
London
Far Eastern Commission to Visit Japan and Review MacArthur
The Far Eastern Commission plans a stop in Pearl Harbor and a transit to Washington around February 15 to assess MacArthur's handling of Japan. The group seeks to decide how directives were carried out and may later issue its own policies, with Evatt and Fraser suggesting increased commission power.
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Japan
Mac
Washington
Allied Far Eastern Commission
Douglas MacArthur
Commission
Pearl Harbor
U.S.S. Mt. McKinley
MacArthur
United States
Australia
Herbert V. Evatt
White House
U.S
Peter Fraser
New Zealand
Evatt
Leaders of Chinese Democratic league meet General Marshall in Chungking
Democratic league leaders present views to Gen. George C. Marshall as China seeks unity amid civil strife. Government officials dispute the communists call for an unconditional truce, citing demands for troop withdrawals on rail lines. Meanwhile, Manchuria tensions rise with Mukden advances and liaison with Russian troops reported for Sinmin. Chiang Kai-shek’s son Chiang Ching-Kuo reportedly heads to Moscow for Sino Soviet talks. French officials discuss Haiphong free port plans as Indo Chinese troop withdrawals proceed on schedule.
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Chungking
Democratic League
China
George C. Marshall
Marshall
The
League
Lo K. C. Wu
Mukden
Peiping
Spencer Avis
Associated Press
Chiang
Davis
Sinmin
Chiang Chung-Kuo
Chiang Kai-shek
Moscow
Manchuria
Foreign Office
Haiphong
Indo-China
Rance
France
China Times
Bretton Woods Plan Recommended by French Assembly
In Paris the foreign affairs committee of the constituent assembly voted unanimously to advise ratification of the Bretton Woods monetary agreements. The government cut the franc value to 119.10669 per dollar and 480 per pound, after previously pegging at 50 dollars and 200 pounds. Foreign Minister Bidault reported to the commission as it voted, with members seeking a larger French quota of 450 million dollars.
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Paris
Foreign Affairs Commission of the
Constituent Assembly
Bretton Woods
Georges Bidault
Commission
Returning Troops Passenger List Names Williams on SS James Wood
The Associated Press reports that T/4 Lawrence D. Williams of 877 Elm Street is listed on the passenger list of the SS James Wood, due in San Francisco today from the Pacific.
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Associated Press
Lawrence D. Williams
Elm Street
James Woodrow
San Francisco
Widow of Livestock Firm Partner Dies in Kansas City
Mrs. Joey Moseley Wilhite 85 widow of John Wilhite a former partner in a livestock commission firm died yesterday in Kansas City Kan. She formerly lived in Collins and Branson Missouri and is survived by a daughter Mrs. H S Baldwin Merriam Kan and a son Dr John R Wilhite Liberal Kan.
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Kansas City
Kan
Joey Moseley Wilhite
John Wilhite
Livestock Commission
Collins and Branson
H. S. Baldwin
Merriam
John R. Wilhite
Liberal
Christmas Theft in St Louis Netms Nylon Stockings Earrings
Mrs Clara Lanegan told police her Christmas was spoiled by a theft at her home in St Louis. Five pairs of nylon stockings, a pair of $75 earrings and $3 in pennies were stolen.
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St. Louis
Clara Lanegan
Reed assails Truman veto on state employment service
Senator Reed of Kansas said President Truman followed unusually bad advice in vetoing legislation to return the U.S. employment service to state control. Reed argued state operation is more efficient, economical, and responsive to local needs, and that federal control has increased costs and red tape.
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Parsons
Kan
Truman
United States Employment Service
Reed
Rkan
Congress
Roosevelt
Two Men Questioned in Taxi Driver Holdup
Police questioned two colored men at the station for the holdup and beating of taxi driver L C King in the 700 block of Michigan Street last Monday evening. Kings jaw was fractured and two small bones in his left hand were broken. his condition was reported as fair.
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L. C. King
Bliesner
King
Michigan Street
Alt
Memorial Hospital
City Water Grows Hard From Lime Shortage
City water hardness increases daily due to a lime shortage at the Moser water plant. Major C Hagar, superintendent, says the plant normally uses two tons of lime daily but now uses about 1,800 pounds with 9,000 pounds on hand. A 30 ton carload is en route but may take a week or more to arrive.
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C. Hagar
Moser
Wichita claims total $101,358 against city over hangar fire
In Wichita on December 26 owners of eight destroyed aircraft filed claims totaling $98,607.66 against the city for damages from the municipal airport hangar fire on September 25. A prior $2,750 claim for a privately owned plane brings the total to $101,357.66 as insurers join alleging city negligence.
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Wichita
Kan
Truman to address nation on legislative program after return
President Truman announced he will radio the country shortly after arriving in Washington to explain his proposal to end strikes and review his broader legislative program. He spoke after a Grandview Missouri visit with his mother and noted no date for the speech, which will focus on the state of the union.
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Kansas City
Truman
Washington
Congress
Kansas City Federal Building
Grandview
Martha B. Truman
Floowers of Distinction Call Allison's Flower Shop
An ad notes Allison's Flower Shop for Floowers of Distinction with contact details and a quirky price reference of 368 in Adyv currency. The fragment highlights a local flower business promoting specialty bouquets.
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Allison’ Thomas Flower Shop
Manila G I s Plan Mass Meeting
Four thousand G I s in Manila planned a mass meeting today to discuss canceling a home bound transport sailing after a mass protest march drew a reprimand from Col J C Campbell depot commander. The sailing cancellation related to consolidation of the 21st and 29th replacement depots.
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Manila
G.i’s
General Motore
Army
Pacifican
J. C. Campbell
Miners Trapped After Deep Kentucky Mine Explosion
Between 80 and 85 miners were trapped in a deep Pineville coal mine after an underground explosion at about 8 30 a m local time. Rescue crews from Bell and Harlan counties entered partial routes but faced falls and smoke as they worked to penetrate the cave in. Names of the trapped men were not immediately available and officials said the situation would be clarified after further exploration.
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Pineville
W. E. Lewis
Lewis
Escue
Bell
Harlan Counties
A. A. Fish
Warmed by prediction as Kansas digs out from snow
Weatherman S D Flora forecasts warmer weather reaching eastern Kansas by tomorrow. Highs 32 to 35 in the east and 35 to 40 in the west, with most of the state still snowbound. Roads on U S 24 and 86 open but single lane tolls in central Kansas. Snow totals across towns ranged from 12 inches in Hays to 1.5 inches in Dodge City, with Goodland the warmest yesterday at 45 and Phillipsburg at seven below.
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Kansas
S. D. Flora
Highway Patrol
U. S. 24
Flora
Hays
Smith Center
Russell
Concordia
Phillipsburg
Independence
Ulyssess
Lakin
Salina
Liberal
Fort Scott
Winfield
Dodge City
Goodland
Wichita
Strikes at a Glance Across Industries
Nationwide labor conflicts keep about 390000 idle as General Motors resumes talks with 175000 idle workers. United Auto Workers seek a 30 percent wage rise not open to discussion at today’s session. Electrical union members plan with the labor department to avert a next month walkout of 250600 at GM Westinghouse and GE plants. Senator Wiley reveals plans for new laws to hold unions liable for strike damages.
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United Auto Workers
C.I
United Electric Workers
Labor Department
Conciliation Service
Westinghouse
General Electric
Wiley
R-Wis
52 Ships to Arrive In Nationwide Return of Troops
AP reports about 27,000 American servicemen disembarking today from 30 ships at three east coast ports while more than 6,000 returnees sail on 22 troop-carriers. New York will host 17 vessels with 19,000 plus men. Boston five ships with over 3,000. Norfolk Virginia eight carriers with 163.
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Associated Press
East Coast
Pacific Coast
New York
Boston
Newpore Teenth Va
Pickets Return to Gates as GM Strike Persists
Detroit December 26 Pickets resumed at General Motors plants in Flint and Detroit while talks begin on local issues. Salaried workers are allowed partial entry amid ongoing strike of 175,000. UAW CIO and GM anticipate further negotiations with the presidential fact finding board.
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General Motors
Truman
Washington
Flint
Mich
Fisher Body
Chevrolet
A.C. Spark Plug
Buick
Harlow W. Curtice
Curtice
U.A.W.C.I.0
Walther P. Reuther
Detroit Sessions
Reuther
U.A.W.C.I.O
Douglas county renews nine beer licenses in rural area
Douglas county commissioners issued nine renewal beer licenses in rural districts this morning matching the 1945 total. Recipients include Robert Taylor Carol Miller Mrs Blanche Hines Mrs Helen McDonald Roy Bergen Alvin Devnes Lawrence Country Club Cecil Jordon and Joseph Dyer. City records show 23 renewal licenses pending in Lawrence. council police fire chief building inspector and sanitarian must approve before issuance. Last year the city issued 34 licenses.
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Douglas County
Robert Taylor
Carol Miller
Blanche Hines
Helen McDonald
Roy Bergen
Alvin Devnes
Lawrence Country Club
Cecil Jordon
Joseph Dyer
Harold Fisher
Lawrence
Body Found in Barn in Leavenworth Area
The body of Alfred Czaja, 22, who escaped December 21 from a Ft. Leavenworth training unit, was found in a barn eight miles northwest of Leavenworth. Coroner Ted Sexton said death appeared due to exposure. autopsy to be held at Ft. Leavenworth. Czaja’s mother, Mrs. Mary Czaja, resides in Chicago.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Alfred Czaja
U. S
Ft. Leavenworth
Here
Ted L. Sexton
John Mussett
Sexton
Czaja
Mary Czaja
Chicago
Ill
Turkey missing from Eastburn menu mystery solved
In Watseka Illinois on December 26 patrons at the Eastburn coffee shop learned the cause of the holiday omission. A display ad by manager B L Eastburn promises a quart of ice cream if the person or persons who entered by force on Christmas Eve return the 27 pound roasted turkey bones.
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Watseka
Eastburn
B. L. Eastburn
Watseka Times
Senator Proposes Holding Unions Liable for Strikes
Washington proposes making labor unions liable for damages from strikes that violate contracts. Senator Wiley of Wisconsin said the measure could end “responsible strikes” and plans to bring it up when Congress reconvenes January 14. President Truman seeks a fact finding law, with Ellender backing the proposal and hearings slated after the congress returns.
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Washington
Wiley
R-Wis
Porter
Wisconsin
Senate
Congress
Legisla
Truman
Ellender
D-La
Labor Committee
Weather Eases After Christmas Snow and Storms
Heavy snow, rain and sleet plagued much of the nation over Christmas but eased today with clearing skies in the south and southeast. New England faced mixed precipitation while Albany rose to 34 above and Bismarck stayed at minus 3. Temperature gains were forecast for Florida to Texas as western rains and mountain snow persisted.
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Albany
N. Y
Bismarck
N. D
Florida Peninsula
Alabama
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
U. S. Weather Bureau
Chicago
Rockies
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Lake Superior
Marquette
Mich
Nebraska
Iowa
Midwest
Miami
Brownsville
Tex
Two Hour Rail Delay Near Fall Leaf After Wheel Break
A westbound Rock Island freight train derailment near Fall Leaf caused a two hour traffic jam on the Union Pacific through Lawrence. The 10:30 am accident closed one double track, one-way traffic moved trains past the scene, and trains were held in Kansas City Topeka and Lawrence until cleared. No injuries were reported.
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Rock Island
Fall’ Leaf
Union Pacific
Lawrence
Kansas City
Topeka
Carol Miller Held No Federal Liquor License
Attorney General Mitchell corrected a previous letter stating that Carol Miller of Millers Barbecue did not hold a federal malt beverage license. Douglas County commissioners earlier notified Miller they could not issue a 1946 beer license under Kansas statutes, but they now plan to issue one.
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Robert Oyler
A. B. Mitchell
Carol Miller
Mitchell
Miller
Douglas County
Leavenworth Reporter Clark Tharp Resigns for Texas Move
Clark Tharp, longtime Leavenworth county district court reporter, resigns after 35 years and moves with his wife to Brownsville Texas to enter the real estate business. He also previously worked for the Interstate Commerce Commission in Kansas City.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Clark Tharp
Leavenworth County
Brownsville
Tex
Tharp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Junk peddler demands jury trial in traffic block case
In Chicago on December 26 Municipal Judge Francis Borelli freed Henry Mason a junk peddler charged with blocking traffic with his push cart. Mason demanded a jury trial and the judge set the hearing for January 3 noting Mason could go home.
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Chicago
Francis Borelli
Henry Mason
Mason
Borelli
Post Office Clears Snowbound Christmas Parcel Delays
Post office staff finished a season of heavy mail during severe winter storms. Rural routes faced long delays as ice, snow, and windshields hampered deliveries. one carrier spent over twelve hours on a single route. Postmaster Roger Williams noted heavier parcel post but expected overall overseas mail to drop. December 19 saw a record 65000 cancellations in letters and cards.
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Roger Williams
Dr. John W. Ashton Returns From England Teaching
Dr. John W. Ashton, former head of the English department, returns to Lawrence after teaching in Shrivenham, England with the American army university. He traveled aboard the Enterprise, a stormy voyage of nine and a half days shortened to six. Indiana University offered him the deanship of the college of liberal arts, which he accepted. The Ashton family home is at 1105 Louisiana Street, Lawrence.
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John W. Ashton
University Department of English
American Army University
Shrivenham
England
Lawrence
College of Liberal Arts
Indiana University
Ashton
Louisiana Street
Elks Deliver Christmas Sacks to 70 Local Homes
Lawrence Lodge No. 595 BPO Elks distributed Christmas gift sacks to 70 needy families in the city yesterday morning. The sacks held gloves toys candy nuts and fruit as Melvin Miller chaired the committee.
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Lawrence Lodge No
B.P.O. Elks
The
Elks
Melvin Miller
Ontario Crashed C-47 Kills Two Unidentified Victims
Ontario California December 26 authorities seek to identify two burned and crushed victims after a C-47 crash at noon. Coroner R E Williams says the craft piloted by E E Nelson of Los Angeles dove into a vineyard four miles from the Ontario army air base. Nelson calls the plane definitely stolen but offers no clues to the victims. Army fliers are no longer stationed at the field.
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Ontario
Calif
R. E. Williams
E. E. Nelson
Los Angeles
Aero- Jet Engineering Corp
Ontario Army Air Base
Nelson
Weather outlook for Kansas turns warmer into Thursday
Partly cloudy conditions prevail tonight across Kansas with warmer readings expected tonight in the west and central regions and again in the east on Thursday. Overnight lows stay mild as the Forecast calls for a gradual warm up through the state.
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Kansas
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