Filipinos Harsh on Japan and Discontent with US Policy
In Manila on December 7, eight years after Pearl Harbor, Filipinos remain hostile to Japan due to brutal wartime acts and occupation. They criticize the US for a soft stance toward Tokyo and oppose democratizing Japan and Germany, urging reparations and wary of Nipponese trade missions. President Quirino’s anti Japanese stance is highlighted as pivotal in the election.
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Uncle Sam
Manila
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Philippines Foreign Office
Pating
Southeast Asia
Hideki Tojo
United States
Japan
Germany
One Convicted in Girls Case in Belvidere
Belvidere Newfoundland and Labrador December 7 A PPA jury convicted George Frost 34 of statutory rape involving a 13 year old girl Frost was the first of 10 men tried on morals charges involving nine girls aged 13 to 15 He was sentenced to five years as recommended by the jury Frost is freed on $2000 bond Judge William Carroll did not set a sentencing date and indicated the next trial would not occur until after January 1
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Belvidere
PPA
George Frost
Frost
William Carroll
International Confederation Formed by Anti Red Trade Unions
Leaders of 50 million workers in 53 countries including the United States formed the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions to combat communism and rival the World Federation of Trade Unions. A 20 member executive board and a president and secretary will be named, with Belgiums Paul Finet likely president. The Netherlands J H Oldenbroek was considered for secretary.
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London
U. S
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
World Federation of Trade Unions
Reds
Paul Finet
Belgium
New International
J. H. Oldenbroek
Netherlands
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
16 year old mall holdup ends with chef tackle
In Los Angeles a 16 year old youth attempted a holdup at the Biltmore Hotel coffee shop firing one shot after demanding money. Chef William R Williams tackled him in the street. the youth was jailed on armed robbery charges and questioned over not paying 26 cents for a soda.
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Angeles
Biltmore Hotel
Jack Allen Morgan
Frances Welch
William R. Williams
U S Radio Sparks Romanians to Rush Purchases
In Bucharest a VOA broadcast on Romanian currency troubles triggered a buying spree as Romanians stocked textiles, foodstuffs, and cigarettes amid rumors of a devaluation. Officials denied plans for currency revaluation while rumors of stabilization moves persisted.
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Bucharest
Romania
Voice of America
Navy Rite Marks Eighth Pearl Harbor Anniversary
A five minute ceremony above the sunken Arizona marked the Pearl Harbor attack anniversary. Pacific Fleet Chaplain Capt E B Harp led an invocation as Adm Arthur W Radford ordered a low key observance. Girl Scouts planned a water leis tribute to the dead amid a scarce commemoration.
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Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Oren E. Long
Pacific Fleet
E. B. Harp
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Navy
Radford
Bossy Gillis Wins Comeback as Newburyport Mayor
Andrew J. Bossy Gillis, former mayor and flamboyant filling station owner, defeats Mayor John M. Kelleher to reclaim the Newburyport mayoralty after six straight defeats. Gillis touts caution but vows strong action on the highway department, with wife serving as mentor during the win.
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Newburyport
Mass
Andrew J
Bossy) Gillis
Seaport
Highway Department
Victory Road
New High School
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Seers, Roebuck and Co
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