President Truman Addresses Bankers on World Peace
President Truman spoke at a Federal Reserve dinner in Washington about aiming for world peace and prosperity after leaving the White House. He avoided tax questions, said he does not wear horns or a tail, and called himself a farmer from Missouri thrust into a large job. His remarks were extemporaneous and later released by the White House.
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Gustav Krupp Dies at 79 in Austria After War Roles
Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, 79, head of the Krupp armaments empire, died at his Austrian estate Schloss Bleuhnbach. Once linked to WWI and WWII weapons, he had been partially paralyzed and avoided Nazi trial due to illness. Funeral planned for Salzburg.
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Trusted Natives Slew Robbed Yanks Feasted
Two American professors, Marvin Pittman and Robert Conklin, were killed by Ifugae tribesmen 150 miles north of Manila after trusting guides. The killers allegedly feasted on dog meat purchased with money robbed from the victims. Bodies rolled into a canyon, buried after local inquiries.
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Tokyo Solons See Red Wane
Fourteen Japanese Diet members arrived in San Francisco to study American government for 45 days. Leader Takeshi Yamazaki said unemployment feeds Communism but Japan aims to avoid violence through democratization and public works. They will meet Gov. Earl Warren in Sacramento and visit Los Angeles and several states and Washington.
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France protests Chinese seizure of property in Peiping
FARIS Jan 17 France today delivered a vigorous protest to Chou En Lai over the Chinese Communist seizure of French property at Peiping. The note, handled by Consul General Michel Breal, protested the seizure on January 14 of a barracks, a school, and several houses in the old diplomatic quarter for military use.
Ballet Russe Star Collapses During Performance
Mis Slavenska former prima ballerina of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo collapsed on stage at Willam Fenn Senior High School auditorium in York Pennsylvania during a pas de deux from The Black Swan. A four year old ankle injury was cited by her manager as the cause.
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Firm Seeks ICC Cargo Carrying Permit
A newly organized Olympic company seeks ICC authorization to operate cargo traffic along the Pacific Coast. The firm is owned by James Griffin Sons and Olympic Steamship and plans to transfer operating rights to a new entity. The move would enable service starting at Princeton Coast and Los Angeles areas.
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Finland Drafts Reply to Russia on War Criminals
Finland drafts a response to Russia over war criminals, seen as a move to influence the presidential elections. The note signals state actions amid tensions, with officials citing legal obligations and international pressure.
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