Russia Gains Voice in Japan and Supports UN Energy Controls
The Big Three foreign ministers meet in Moscow and back Anglo American proposals to place atomic energy controls under United Nations supervision while granting Russia a say in Japan's postwar control. Byrnes praises the breakthrough as the group resolves several disputes and prepares for the first U N assembly. The communique outlines plans for a provisional Korean government and a path to independence, plus broader adjustments in Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary, and Finland. Remaining issues include Iran, Dardanelles access, Germany borders, and a unified Franco government policy.
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Washington
Russia
United Nations
Japan
Moscow
United States
Britain
China
Gerenalissimo
Chiang Kai-shek
Byrnes
Bevin
Molotov
London
Iran
Dardanelles Straits
Germany
Spain
New Trans-Pacific Mark Set By the Challenger
Jimmy Doolittle's B 29 Challenger flew Long Beach to Honolulu in 9 hours 36 minutes 10 seconds setting a new trans Pacific record. Commanded by Col. C S Irvine and piloted by Maj. J R Dale the aircraft departed Long Beach at 9 22 a m PST and landed at John Rodgers Field at 4 28 p m Honolulu time covering 2590 statute miles at about 270 mph. The plane, formerly used by Lt Gen James H Doolittle, is en route to Guam. Col. Cecil H. Childre authenticated the Long Beach Honolulu record.
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Honolulu
T. H
Jimmy Doolittle
Long Beach
Calif
Col
C. S. Irvine
St. Paul
Neb
Maj
J. R. Dale
Wise
John Rodgers Field
James H. Doolittle
Guam
Cecil H. Childre
San Antonio
Tex
Indonesians Agree to Cooperate With British in Java
Batavia Java December 28 The recognized Indonesian government agreed to cooperate with the British in restoring order in Java on the condition that no more Dutch troops be brought into the strike torn island The Indonesian position was announced after the cabinet considered a request by Lt Gen Sir Philip Christison allied commander in the East Indies for units of the peace preservation corps TKR to be assigned to assist the British.
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Batavia
Java
Truman to Address Nation From White House Tonight
President Truman will air a radio report between 10 and 10 30 p m CEST on Thursday January 3. The White House says the broadcast will be from the first floor oval room of the Wisconsin building and will be a broad update on his overall program. He may also deliver the State of the Nation message to Congress later after January 14.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Congress
Missouri
Williamsburg
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
Byrnes
Moscow
Quantico
John W. Snyder
William D. Hassett
Matthew J. Connelly
Rosenman
George E. Allen
John R. Steeles
H. Sanmiitary
Clark M. Clifford
Mr. Truman
Curfew Tightens as Jerusalem Bombings Kill Nine
British forces enforce a strict curfew in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv amid bombings and gunfire that killed nine, injured 11, and halted business. Civilians are detained for questioning while police and troops patrol and rubble-clearing continues at key headquarters.
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Jerusalem
Criminal Investigation Department
Tel Aviv
Royal Engineers
Soviet Russia Hails Moscow Conference Results
Izvestia and Pravda praised the Moscow foreign ministers conference ending yesterday. They credited progress on atomic questions and treaty procedures, and noted a Far East commission and a four power council for Japan as significant steps toward postwar collaboration and peace.
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Moscow
Russia
Izvestia
Pravda
Commission
Far East
Japan
We Like to Do Little Jobs of Printing
A small classified item invites contact with 22-World Co for printing work and ad services. The note provides a phone reference and a brief description of services offered.
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Phone 22—World Co.,—Adyv
Miners Trapped in Kentucky Coal Mine Reach Rescue
Nine miners pulled alive from Kentucky Straight Creek Mine Number 1 near Pineville after more than 30 hours. rescue efforts hampered by a worsening fire, fallen rock, and a third day of danger as crews battled flames and exhaustion. Authorities denied reports of any bodies found and pledged immediate recovery if any bodies were located.
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Pineville
Kentucky Straight Creek
Associated Press
Harry Thomas
Kentucky
A. D. Sisk
Thomas
Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Company
Final Douglas county tire panel session ends rationing
The city tire panel of the Douglas county war price and rationing board held its last meeting at the Community building as rationing ended January 1 1946. John Brand C B Holmes and Elmer Ousdahl attended the final sessions with Mrs Paul Lyons the sole clerk who served from April 1942.
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Douglas County War Price and Rationing Board
John Brand
C. B. Holmes
Elmer Ousdahl
Paul Lyons
Turkey Reaffirms Independence Policy in Assembly
Ankara reports Premier Sukru Saracoglu told the national assembly Turkey would pursue its policy of international independence un swervingly. The declaration follows days after unofficial Russian proposals to cede 12,500 square miles of Black Sea territory and signals growing Turkish hostility toward territorial demands.
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Ankara
Sukru Saracoglu
National Assembly
Turkey
Black Sea
General Motors Withdraws From Truman Fact Finding Hearings
General Motors withdrew from President Truman's fact finding hearings on the 30 percent wage demand by the CIO Auto Workers. GM attorney Walter Gordon Merritt cited profits as a factor and argued the board cannot weigh future price and profit forecasts. The board recessed and said it would proceed with evidence, noting GM could withdraw if profits were considered. Walter Reuther accused Merritt of misstatement. GM maintained its stance on management prerogatives and confidentiality of profit data.
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Washington
General Motors Corporation
Truman
G. M
York
Newark
Walter Gordon Merritt
General Motors
Auto Workers Union
Merritt
Lloyd G. Garrison
G.M
Garrison
U.A.W
Walter P. Reuther
Reuther
Iola Vet Accepts Cash In Place Of His Old Job
Ora Leroy Cole of Iola, a returned serviceman, accepted 4500 dollars instead of returning to his former job as general merchandise manager at Ramsay Dry Goods. Brig Gen. Milton R. McLean said the settlement followed conferences with state and local officials to avoid restoring him to his old post.
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Iola Vet
Topeka
Ora Leroy Cole
Iola
Ramsay Dry Goods Company
Milton R. McLean
Kansay
Cole
McLean
Selective Service
Frank B. Collins
Kansas
Raymond F. Montgomery
State Selective Service
John A. Lowe
War Dads and Auxiliary Visit Wadsworth Hospital
The American War Dads of Lawrence and the auxiliary distributed gifts to 98 veterans at Wadsworth Hospital. They handed out oranges apples cigarets tobacco candy and wrapped gifts to 70 veterans in Ward 5 East and to 28 young men in mental reception. Remaining fruit was given to a VFW group for a bingo prize later that evening. Maynard Fox Julia Fox Fred Kahn Arthur Shields and Ira Grover organized the effort and provided a truck for transport. The group plans another hospital visit soon.
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Lawrence
Wadsworth Hospital
VFW
Lansing
Maynard Fox
Julia Fox
Fred Kahn
Arthur Shields
Ira Grover
Offices Closed Dec 31 Jan 1. Open Jan 2 1946
The Douglas County Building and Loan Association announces year end closure with offices closed December 31 and January 1. Operations resume January 2, 1946, at the Lawrence Building and Loan Association.
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Douglas County Building and Loan Association
Lawrence Building and Loan Asco
Kansas highway plans discussed with state officials
Topeka December 28 Gov Andrew Schoeppel said detailed 1946 road plans will be released in a few weeks after reviewing funds and projected construction schedules. He declined to elaborate. Also present were D J Fair director Ross C Keeling chief engineer Quentin Brown and secretary
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Topeka
Andrew Schoeppel
Theansas State Highway Commission
Schoeppel
D. J. Fair
State Highway Commission
Ross C. Keeling
Quentin Brown
Senators Seek Details on Moscow Agreements and Atomic Safeguards
Washington officials report cautious reaction from both atomic energy and foreign relations committees to the Moscow three power communique. Senator Austin says slow progress, demanding effective enforcement and safeguards before sharing detailed atomic energy information. Committee members seek fuller disclosure on reciprocal information sharing with the United Nations.
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Washington
Atomic Energy and Foreign Relations Committees
Moscow
Austin
R-Vt
Atomic Energy Committee
United Nations
Japan
China
Foreign Relations Committee
Byrnes
Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Capper
Arrohan
MacArthur
Pair in County Court Arraigned in Cab Driver Slaying Case
Robert Lee Moore and John D. Moore were arraigned in county court on charges of assault with intent to kill and robbery. Preliminary hearing set for next Wednesday at 10 a.m. Judge J. B. Wilson fixed bonds at $2000 each. The defendants allegedly participated in the holdup and beating of L. D. King, Union Cab driver, leaving him with a fractured jaw, facial cuts, and broken hand. King was hospitalized and later sent home at 729 Elm Street. Police say the pair admitted stealing Emanuel Snavely’s 1946 Ford, taken December 16 from 1700 Kentucky Street and found abandoned on North Third Street.
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Robert Lee Moore
John D. Moore
J. B. Wilson
Moores
L. D. King
Union Cab Company
King
Elm Street
C. A. Bligsner
Emanuel
Kentucky Street
North Third Street
Sugar Stamp 39 Set to Last Through April
Wichita Kansas December 28 UPI sugar stamp 39 goes into effect January 1 and must last until April 30. OPA district director H O Davis says sugar supplies improve in 1946 once new crops arrive from the West Indies. He cautions housewives to use stamp 38 before midnight Monday and the public to guard their sugar.
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Wichita
Kan
UPA
H. O. Davis
OPA
West Indies
Davis
Names of Lawrence Troops on Ships Arriving This Weekend
According to the Associated Press the following Lawrence men appeared on passenger lists of ships arriving the United States this weekend. Pfe James W Hutcheson 1414 Prospect Street on the General Mann docked yesterday at Tacoma from the Pacific area. T5 Gilbert J Stohl 709 Mississippi Street on the Andrew Moore due at New York from Europe today. T5 George J Pfantz 1836 Kentucky Street and Pfc Melvin D Avery on the Rock Hill Victory due to arrive at New York today.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Yeurday
United Es
Pfe
James W. Hutcheson
Prospect Street
General Mann
Tacoma
Pacific
Gilbert J. Stohl
Mississippi Street
Andrew Moore
New York
Europe
George J. Pfantz
Kentucky Street
Melvin D. Avery
Stock Market Snapshot and Local Ad Blends Brief
Stock index shows 60 stocks at 75.3 with yesterday at 75. Flowers of Distinction ad promotes Allison Thomas Flower Shop with phone 3268.
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Allison - Thomas Flower Shop
Truman Returns to White House After Kansas City Flight
President Truman arrived at National airport at 2 28 P M after a 4 hour 51 minute flight from Kansas City in cloudy conditions. He spoke briefly to reporters saying the trip was pleasant and noted sunshine during the war. He then drove to the White House and planned to sign bills before a Potomac cruise aboard the Williamsburg.
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Washington
Truman
E.S.T
Kansas City
National Airport
Y Transport
Harold S. George
Army Transport Command
White House
Williamsburg
Potomac
Douglas County Trails in Victory Loan E Bond Drive
Douglas County aims to surpass its 592000 E bond quota as of December 24. Officials report 563810 in bonds, 95 percent of the target, with payroll deductions due after New Year to determine final results. Norton County leads with 267523 at 192 percent.
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Douglas County
Federal Reserve Bank
Norton County
Hire Allen French to Audit the City's Books
The Ways and Means Committee recommended hiring Allen French to audit the city books for 1945 at a total fee of $700. City Council approved the contract last night. Expenses are allocated to General city records $250, Water department $300, Hospital $125, Library $25, marking a $50 increase from 1944.
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Ways and Means
A. W. Berger
Allen French
General City Records
Water Department
Hospital
Library
French
Cost of Snow Removal Cited by City Council
The city reported that removing recent snow cost 378.60 dollars for extra help and equipment. Seven extra trucks two loaders and additional personnel were used beyond regular staff.
Japs Surprised by Big 3 Decision
Tokyo reports surprise and dismay as the Big Three approve a four power occupation council for Japan. The joint communique outlines an 11 nation Far Eastern policy making body and an allied control council. General MacArthur studies the plan but has no comment. Japan awaits official notification and word to Emperor Hirohito.
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Tokyo
Japan
MacArthur
Foreign Office
Hirohito
Trust revived after Moscow conference promises progress
London reports diplomatic circles praising the Moscow talks as restoring cooperation among the big powers. Byrnes and Bevin stressed that while important advances were made, other issues remain and require patience and continued trust to reach further peace goals.
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London
Moscow
Ile
U.S
James F. Byrnes
Warm weather return eyed for Kansas as sun shines
Topeka reports a cold spell easing with south winds and sun forecast. Weatherman S D Flora says western Kansas warms first and the east will follow late today. Temperatures expected to reach 35 to 40 in the east and 50 in the west with lows near 25 to 28 statewide. Snow melt will be gradual and slush expected by Sunday. Only light freezing rain was reported in Dodge City and Wichita yesterday. Goodland was the warmest at 54 while Topeka dipped to 15 last night.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Fiora
Flora
Wyoming
Montana
Dodge City
Wichita
Goodland
Strikes at a Glance: Major Labor Developments Across Industries
National labor unrest keeps 386000 workers idle due to strikes. General Motors will skip fact finding if profits are at issue and will avoid paying disputed debts. The CIO UA W and GM face hearings. AFL cites federal action to ease transport in 18 eastern states as 4000 workers strike for wage hikes. GE agrees to talks with federal conciliators on a threatened electrical workers strike, joining Westinghouse in seeking a settlement.
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Associated Press
General Motors
Presidential Board
C.I.0
U.A.W. and Company
Transportation
A.F.L
Pennsylvania
Central Greyhound Lines
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric
Chinese optimism on Big Three accords cited in Chungking
In Chungking on December 28 United Press reports Chinese quarters hailed the Big Three accords especially the China provisions seen as protecting sovereignty over Manchuria and boosting prospects for peace and unity. Trainloads of livestock and used farm implements have been sold through Journal-World classified ads.
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China
Chungking
Manchuria
Journal-World
No Takers Found for Garbage Job in City
City considers continuing garbage collection after January 1 as contractor Webster nears exit. Health official says new equipment funded by a $15 000 bond may arrive in 3 to 6 months, leaving the city to use old trucks temporarily. Council assigns Mott and Harper to study buying Webster gear and report back.
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R. L. Webster
J. M. Mott
Lawrence-Douglas County
Webster
Weather District Forecast for Four-State Area
District forecast for Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska shows a slow rise in temperatures first half of period then little change with above normal readings overall and much above normal in western Nebraska. Light scattered showers possible in eastern Missouri near mid period. In Kansas mainly fair with warmer conditions in the east. Saturday will see low temperatures of 18 to 28 in the north and west portions and 25 to 30 in the south. Capt.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
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Kansas Cities
Ough
Parks and Cemeteries Committee
Water Committee
Navy
Russell
Roscoe Swain
Swain
H. FE. Eustace
Yakima
Wash
P. J. Eustace
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