Passage of 38 Million Yugoslav Drouth Relief Bill
Washington December 14 AP a 38 million drouth relief program for Communist Yugoslavia appeared headed for quick enactment after the House approved it 225 to 142 with 182 Democrats and 43 Republicans voting yes. Debate showed mixed enthusiasm as lawmakers sought to bolster Tito against Soviet influence while awaiting Senate-House compromises before President Truman signs.
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House
Marcantonio
American Labor Party
Senate
Tito
United States
Belgrade
Stalin
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White House
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Alaska
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French drive against Vietminh near Hanoi
In Indochina, French headquarters said Communist led Vietminh troops refused combat and fled into the mountains northeast of Hanoi as French forces occupied four Vietminh villages. Fifty prisoners were taken after artillery and air bombardment softened the Vietminh concentrations. The operation aimed to disrupt Ho Chi Minh forces before a larger offensive. The exact French troop numbers were not disclosed, and the raid was not expected to advance far.
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Saigon
Indochina
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
12 More Industries Face Output Curbs
The government moves toward production controls as the National Production Authority holds meetings with radio and TV parts, auto parts, photographic papers, and industrial chemical firms. Officials indicate possible allocations of scarce materials and forthcoming controls, with sessions planned on benzene related issues and other metal and hardware industries.
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NPR
NPA
Federal
U S Banks Chief Warns All Will Have to Sacrifice
CHICAGO December 14 The Federal Reserve Board chairman Thomas B McCabe urged sacrifice to curb inflation saying all will have to prepare to do with less He called for heavy taxation to finance defense and reduce inflation while other tax increases are needed The remarks were prepared for the American Bankers Association The inflation problem was worsened by a deteriorating international position and James E Shelton ABA president blamed government money and credit policy for inflation Also noted is a line about vacancies filling fast through Press Telegram classified ads.
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Thomas B. McCabe
Federal Reserve Board
McCabe
American Bankers Association
James E. Shelton
Los Angeles
Navy Leaders Seek 3 Billion for Bush War Jobs
Navy leaders testified before Congress that 3 billion dollars is needed to accelerate secrecy weapon and guided missile work, fund 18 mine sweepers, and modernize an Essex class carrier. The request, part of 18 billion in defense funds, aims to boost production before mobilization and precedes possible further needs after Korea.
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Congress
Truman
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
House Appropriations Subcommittee
Albert G. Noble
Ordnance Bureau
Sherman
Navy
U.N
Korea
Lalready
Cancer victim six is reported improved in Tarentum
In Tarentum Pennsylvania a six year old cancer patient, Jimmy Pochan, who faced a Christmas that might come early last year due to doctors predicting he would not survive, has shown improvement. Nationally sent cards and gifts helped brighten his holiday. Doctors now say his condition is much improved with monthly treatments reduced to one every two months.
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Tarentum
Jimmy Pochan
Jimmy
Farm Bureau denounces price controls in inflation fight
The American Farm Bureau Federation unanimously opposed wage and price controls and rationing as a method to curb inflation. It urged higher taxes, more E bond sales, greater production, a longer basic work week, and continued housing and installment credit curbs. It also backed a dynamic foreign policy and expanded military training while opposing universal military service.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Truman
Federation
Washington
Hensive
U.S
Two Cars Derailed in Train Collision
The Pennsylvania Railroad Spirit of St Louis rear ended a derailed freight train at South Fork, 38 miles west of Altoona, causing the diesel engine and two cars to derail. No injuries reported. officials state the wreck occurred today in Altoona area.
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Spirit of St. Louis
South Fork
Altoona
Tempest Perils Three Ships Off France Coast
In a northwest France tempest three ships from the Netherlands England and Greece are in distress. The Greek Agios Spyridon is likely lost with rescue efforts reported as they evacuated at least two men and a woman. Also in trouble are the British Blakelove and Dutch Koninghsave drifting or taking damage while other vessels including the Swedish Scandinavia the Anglo American Esso and the US ship American Banker report fires, flooding, or requesting aid with varying updates on their statuses.
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Agios Spyridon
Scandinavia
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Agers Shipping
Esso
Anglo-American OU Company
London
Valencia
Amsterdam
U. S
United States Linen
Ireand
Train Kills Seven in Belgium Near Kuntich
Seven railway workers were killed on the line near Kuntich Belgium last night by the Brussels Antwerp Electric Express. The tragedy highlights dangers on the Belgian rail network and raises questions about railway safety measures.
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Kuntich
Belgium
Brussels-Antwerp
Job-Proof Christmas Aid Lifts Struggling Veteran Family
A Baltimore family of four, the O’Haras, with a wounded Korean War veteran father and a kidney‑ill mother, faced near bare living conditions before a Sun newspaper appeal spurred a flood of help. The apartment filled with food clothing and furniture, the father secured seven job offers and will start as an apprentice machinist, while the family’s strain eased amid community generosity.
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Santa Claus
Joseph Patrick O'Hara
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