Churchill attacks socialism in first 1950 campaign speech
British leader Winston Churchill declared socialism out of date and the weakest defense against Communism in a BBC broadcast from Westerham. He urged voters to oppose Labour in the February 23 general election, warning of socialist regimentation and praising freedom and initiative. He noted Britain’s dependence on American aid and highlighted European trends, while King George postponed Parliament reopening to clear the election path.
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Burke Leads Great Golf Field Narrowly
At Lakewood Country Club the 27 year old Jackie Burke Jr. takes a one stroke lead in the third round of the $10,000 Long Beach Invitational Open, with Dave Douglas close behind. Hogan and other top players remain in the field as 18 holes remain plus Monday play, while Santa Anita staged the $50,000 added San Felipe Handicap where Your Host won by three lengths before 44,000 fans. Complete daily sports details appear in the later pages.
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Wreck Halts S. P. Trains in Oregon
A Southern Pacific freight train struck a fallen boulder in Klamath Falls Oregon injuring Fireman James H. White 45 who leaped from the locomotive. Engineer Ernest Smith and head brakeman Bill Poole were unhurt. The wreck blocks the Portland San Francisco main line for hours with 21 cars damaged and traffic halted until late Sunday night.
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Tucker Jury Cannot Reach Verdict In Tucker Case
Chicago January 22 Sunday jurors in the Tucker mail fraud case had not reached a verdict by 1 a.m. and were locked up for the night. Trial defendants include Preston T. Tucker 46 president and board chairman of Tucker Corp and seven associates. The six men and six women deliberated most of the day and night with meals, and asked at 10:15 p.m. for portions of the judge's instructions to be reread.
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General Easterbrook Fractures Vertebra in Fall
Brigadier General Arthur Paes Easterbrook, 56, U S F retired, was reported in satisfactory condition at Waval Hospital after falling 27 feet from an avocado tree at friends home. He formerly commanded Santa Ana Army Air Base in wartime and lives at 2220 North Greenleaf Street in Santa Ana.
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Local Highlights and Section Listings
Fogs test harbor radar value and limits. Red Cross general manager to speak at regional meeting Wednesday. Downtown Boys Club to dedicate new clubhouse today. Wage order increases minimum pay to 75 cents per hour starting Wednesday. Mao feted at Moscow Lenin depth anniversary. Sino-Russian poet nearby. Various pages list sport, business, arts, and public forums across the issue.
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2500 Japanese Sent Home From Siberia
A group of 2300 Japanese war prisoners arrived today at Maizuru port on the western coast of Japan after Russians agreed to repatriate them. Japanese and occupation officials claim 376,000 remain held, with officials noting recent discussions and ongoing repatriation efforts.
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17 000 Miners Vote to End Two Week Strike in PA
A Western Pennsylvania United Mine Workers official said 17 000 miners voted to return to work Monday while 2 400 voted to continue the strike. District leaders reported varied local votes as the nationwide strike of 90 000 miners neared a conclusion with a mix of returns and continued walkouts across seven states.
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Tommorrow
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Indo-China Attack Reported
Taipei reports CNCA quoted sources claiming 20,000 Chinese Communist troops invaded Indo-China near Caobang, with Lin Piao leading the assault. The claim is unconfirmed. communications with Indo-China are limited and censorship tight. Associated Press correspondent Spencer Moosa filed the dispatch on a protective basis.
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Quickie Tax-cut Bill Threatens Truman Program
Washington Jan 21 A quickie drive to slash excise taxes faces Senate action ahead of President Truman's tax program. Senate Finance Committee Chairman George Ga. says deep cuts could reach 1.5 billion, while administration leaders fear quick excises could derail the one package plan. The White House says Truman's proposal would seek about 750 million in excises on furs jewelry luggage toilet preparations tickets telephones telegrams and freight, with a one package bill to offset losses possibly raising taxes on corporations estates and gifts by nearly 1.75 billion.
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Oregon Warned of Flood and Overflowing Rivers
Weather bureau warns minor floods in Willamette basin due to warm rains on the snowpack from the January blizzard. Willamette expected to crest near 15 feet, three feet above flood stage at Harrisburg, with 18 feet on the Santiam at Jefferson. Evacuations reported in southern British Columbia as Fraser tributaries overflow. 130 refugees aided by RAF and Red Cross. Northern California highways reopen. Fraser flooding hits Vancouver area. Regional death toll rises to 40 with millions in damage across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and northern California. Prince Rupert declares emergency for power and water shortage.
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De Gasperi Faces Political Crisis After Cabinet Row
In Wisconsin a farmhouse fire claimed the lives of three Knutson children Phoebe Ann two David four Albert three while parents attended a cemetery association meeting. De Gasperi’s routine cabinet reshuffle escalates into a full crisis as Italy’s negotiations for a sixth party stalemate continue.
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Mother and Three Children Perish in Apartment Fire
DETROIT Jan. 21 A young mother and her three small sons along with a visitor died in a fast spreading basement apartment blaze. Police questioned a former roomer arrested after being found wandering in the house. Victims identified as Mrs Ernestine Johnson and her sons Curtis Gainel and Clarence plus visitor Louis Howard. Mrs Johnson's 4 month old daughter Gloria was critically burned and taken to Receiving Hospital. Fireman Joseph Law was overcome by smoke. Eighteen people lived in the two and a half story building.
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Fight Aboard Navy Icebreaker Fatal
In Kodiak Alaska a fight between two men aboard the U S S Burton Island, a Navy icebreaker, ended with the fatal stabbing of one man. The Navy withheld the names of the men involved.
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McCloy Arrives in U S for Routine Talks
John J. McCloy national high commissioner in Germany lands at Mitchel Field on January 21 after a flight from Germany. He says the stop is for routine conferences with President Truman and the State Department.
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Nixon says high officials conspired to block Hiss findings
Washington Jan 21 Rep Richard M Nixon said that high officials in two administrations made definite, determined and deliberate effort to keep Alger Hiss conspiracy from republic. Hiss found guilty on two perjury counts in New York trial, facing up to 10 years. Sentencing set for next Wednesday at 10 30 am. Nixon warned of more revelations and said Truman may regret calling the inquiry a red herring. Mundt praised the prosecution and said he believed Hiss guilty since 1948.
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Bolivian Plane Crash Kills 32
In January 2002 a Bolivian military transport plane crashed near Yacopartijo in Cochabamba Province. Twenty eight soldiers on leave and four crew members died when two engines failed and heavy fog caused loss of control. The War Department identified 32 fatalities.
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L A Police Chorus Director Dies Before Dedication
Pi Art Kahn, 52, director of the Los Angeles police mixed chorus, collapsed from a heart attack in Hollywood just before his group was to take part in dedicatory services at the Museum Union office building.
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