Rains Taper Off Relief Foreseen in North California
Flooding across Northern California eases as rain subsides in most areas. Delta islands face critical danger with several stations under high water while Tuolumne and Sacramento rivers threaten levees and evacuations continue for hundreds of residents.
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Vernalis
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Antioch
Tuolumne
Weather Bureau
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Concord
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Stanislaus
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Midwest Snow Ends After Week Weather Stalls Travel
The Associated Press reports a week of heavy snowfall in the Midwest disrupted travel and schools. After days of blizzards, warmer air moved in, easing conditions and allowing limited recovery of normal traffic and services across several states.
Folding bed murder shocks Los Angeles
Homicide detectives probe the death of former actor Harold Sprankle known as Tommy Hood. His body, partially wrapped and concealed in a folding bed behind a closet, shows skull fracture and decomposition. Hood, 35, linked to a Hollywood revue and radio work, had not been seen since Tuesday. autopsy pending. Authorities seek Hood’s friends for information.
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LOS Angele Dev
Tommy Hoor
Linod
Bet
Rain Weyant
Hood
Weyant
Western Europe Backs Truman Attlee Agreement
Western Europe endorsed the Truman Attlee decisions as reasonable yet firm, noting the talks leave room for China and Russia to negotiate an end to the Korean conflict. The communique promises quick European defense buildup, avoids unilateral action against China, and hopes the A-bomb will not be used again.
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London
Europe
England
Truman
Clement Attlee
United States
Britain
Attlee
Washington
Asia
U. S
China
38Th Parallel
South Korea
Marshall Urges Buildup of Arms
New York December 9 Secretary of Defense George Marshall calls for an immediate build up of armed strength to offset temporary Korean War reverses. He says China’s Communist intervention challenges the United Nations and urges national unity to increase industrial and munitions production while supporting Western Europe military aid as a step toward greater strength and peace.
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New York
George Marshall
Congress of American Industry
Marshall
Korea
United Nations
U. N
U. S
Western Europe
Fall Kills Escapee at General Hospital
A prisoner attempting an 18th floor escape at General Hospital in Los Angeles fell to a concrete floor on the second level and died last night. George A. La Vigne, 23, pried bars with a bed crank and used tied sheets as a rope before slipping. He had been arrested December 5 on burglary suspicion and was taken to the hospital prison ward after becoming ill.
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Los Angeles
General Hospital
George A. la Vigne
la Vigne
Fire Wipes Out Family Eight Dead
A four story South Side tenement fire killed eight people, seven from one farm family. Identifications include Mrs. Jason, 34, her husband Jaroh, 38, five children, sister Mrs. Loucdna Simon, and Thelma Elizabeth Divens. About 200 residents lived on the upper floors. damage estimated at $100.
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Chicago
South Side
Jason
Si. Jaroh
Loucdna Simon
Thelma Elizabeth Divens
Anthony Sr. Mulraney
Stassen Arrives in Jakarta on World Info Tour
Harold E. Stassen president of the University of Pennsylvania arrived in Jakarta for a three day visit as part of his round the world information seeking tour.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Harold E. Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
Honesty Shines as Grades Reappear at Occidental College
In Los Angeles on December 9, Professor Richard F. Reath of Occidental College reported his grade bank lost then recovered. Three students had written down test scores since September, and an hour later the professor found the grades they submitted matched his original records.
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Los Angeles
Richard F. Reath
Occidental College
Reath
Price Controls Face Auto Industry Pushback
Federal price chief DiSalle failed in his first major test as GM and Ford refused to suspend price increases. Major automakers blame higher labor and material costs for new model boosts while planning a meeting with Valentine and DiSalle to discuss the price crisis. DiSalle and Valentine signaled willingness to act if needed but rule out a full wage-price freeze for now. Bernard Baruch urged immediate controls in a telegram, arguing voluntary measures offer little protection amid looming war demands.
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Ashington
Deeree
Michael V. DiSalle
General Motors
Ford
Eennamie
Alan Valentine
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Co
Tall Valentine
Trelay
G. M
C. T. United Auto Workers
DiSalle
Valentine
Bernard Ba
Cargo Plane Lost Over Mount Fuji With 3 Crew Members
Tokyo Civil Air Transport Co reports a crash on Mount Fuji as snow covers the peak. The cargo plane, one of 45 operated, carried a crew of three including one American and two Chinese.
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Pokyo
Tiec
Tokyo Civil Air Transport Co
Mount Fuji
Trucker, 2, Hurt In Toy Truck Accident
Toddler Ralph Camp, age 2, received hospital treatment after an accident involving a toy truck. Officials described the event as a realistic play incident leading to injuries. hospital staff listed the boy’s age as two and noted the vehicle involved was a toy.
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Atlanta
Ralph Camp
Beautiful sound motion picture offered free to audiences 75 and older
Free screenings of a beautiful sound motion picture are available to audiences aged 75 and above at unspecified dates. For remaining show dates contact Robert Peak at Mattell's, phone 6-2284.
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Robert Peak
Mattell
Priceless Oratorio Saved From Fire In Johnstown
In Johnstown Pennsylvania the church choir saved the only American first edition of Handel's Messiah from a December fire. A $50,000 blaze destroyed the Franklin Street Methodist library as preparations for a performance were underway.
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Franklin Street
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