Truman Optimistic on World Prospects at Home
President Truman, returning to Independence for Christmas, expressed optimism that the United States can withstand world communism. He told a small group of Masons that time is what is needed to meet crises, and noted Americans are in excellent shape to face the challenge. A dress-suit banquet audience heard his impromptu remarks as about 75 local youngsters sought him outside the White House.
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Ten Elderly Folk Trapped in Holocaust Fire
Amarillo Texas reports a devastating blaze at the Walker Convalescent Home near Pleasant Valley that killed ten feeble residents, most bedridden or blind, while four survivors escaped. Rescue crews struggled for water as they removed bodies and investigated the cause, with investigators noting a possible explosion but no audible blast.
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Fatally Shot Airman Found After Car Dump San Rafael
An Air Force sergeant identified as Alan Feed of Ligonier Indiana was found shot in the head beside a discarded car in an exclusive Larkspur area. The green coupe had been stolen December 13 from Lafayette California. A note and Christmas card were found on him, and a shell and blood were in the car, with police tracing the vehicle to the Bay Area thefts.
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Pleven seeks Tuesday debate on France rearmament plan
Premier Pleven announced he will push for a parliamentary debate on France’s rearmament program starting Tuesday and continue without interruption, even if a vote of confidence is required. He told the finance commission the cabinet aims to prompt action on the new program as soon as possible. The estimate suggests the death will last until January 4.
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Mystery Russian Submarines Said Off U S Coasts
Admiral Lockwood asserts many sightings of mystery subs near U S shores are Russian. He warns of a Russian plan to build 1000 subs and predicts an atom powered sub within three years, cost around 40 million dollars, far deadlier than present designs.
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Catholic Newsmen Issue Honor List for Edward McQuade Award
The Association of Catholic Newsmen named its Edward McQuade Memorial Award selections for 1947 8. Al Ostrow of the San Francisco News won the gold medal for pushing editorial reforms aiding mental illness victims. J Campbell Bruce of the San Francisco Chronicle and Phyllis Seidkin of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat received scrolls for notable reporting on the Benevolence shipwreck and a Sonoma girl’s urgent medical needs. The medal and scrolls will be presented at a January 8 dinner in the San Francisco Press Club.
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Santa Monica helps two Norwegian kids reach Santa Claus
In Oslo on December 23, two Norwegian children from Bergen, Jan Kristian Bjoerge age 10 and his sister Torill age 3, believed Santa lived in Santa Monica. They sent two one dollar bills and an aluminum toy ad to Smith-Miller Inc. in Santa Monica. United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines delivered a three foot fire wagon and a doll along with the two dollars.
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McCloy Meets Schumacher Over German Armament Plan
Bonn dispatch reports U S high commissioner John J. McCloy met at Bad Homburg with West German Socialist leader Dr Kurt Schumacher. The two discussed German rearmament in the context of Western defense and the Brussels decision to form an international army. Reagan? No.
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Robber Uses Fog and Spotlight in Paramus AvenueHoldup
Armed robber halted victim Morris Burt in Paramount at 9 30 p m behind a fogged car and a spotlight. He forced Burt to surrender a sack containing 386 dollars in coins and currency. Burt, a service station operator from Long Beach, was driving home when the assailant signaled with a bright light and jumped onto the running board before fleeing.
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Japan Returns Liner to French Regime
The 10,000-ton luxury liner S. S. Leconte de Lisle, damaged by bombing, a mine, and a typhoon while under Japanese control in World War I, has been handed back to the French government. Gen. MacArthur's headquarters said the change of hands occurred at a ceremony yesterday.
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Vishinsky Leaves Paris for Berlin on Special Flight
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky departed Paris by air today bound for Berlin en route to Moscow. He arrived yesterday from New York after attending United Nations meetings and spent the night at the Soviet embassy before taking off from Orly Airport aboard a special plane.
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Army Holding Point System in Abeyance
The Army said reservists continue to receive credit point forms but the point system is held in abeyance for release priority. Forms are for information only. plan shelved after Korea’s flare and war conditions worsened. Credits considered age reserve time active duty overseas duty dependents.
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JYULE SPIRIT Policeman Returns Gift To Needy
Chicago December 23 Policeman John L Joyce 42 received a $100 award his first in a decade. He gave the money to Mrs Reba Holder 32 for her Christmas gift for herself and her four children. Joyce said she needs it more than I do. In May Joyce and two other officers found Holder wounded after an attack by her estranged husband who later killed himself. Joyce held her hand for ten minutes to slow bleeding until a doctor arrived, saving her life though she lost a leg.
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Liz Taylor Files Her Suit Against Nick Hilton
Elizabeth Taylor filed for divorce from Conrad N. Hilton, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks restoration of her maiden name, asks no alimony, and notes they wed last May in Hollywood in one of the era's starriest postwar weddings.
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