Television lessons ease Minneapolis janitors strike impact
Minneapolis students stayed home as janitors walked out over pay. Television classrooms broadcast 151 minute lessons across multiple subjects, with 29 percent of the city’s 120000 TV sets tuned in. Parents and officials praised the plan while the Minnesota Supreme Court prepared to hear the board of education’s appeal challenging the right of public employees to strike.
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Russians Aid China Reds Set Up Guns at Pearl River
Hong Kong dispatches report Soviet technicians arrived January 20 with six long range Russian made guns to fortify three positions at Weiyuan Shako and Hwang Tang at the Pearl River entrance to Canton. Nationalists raid South China trade area by sea and land.
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Solons Blast New Truman Security Unit
Washington Jan 26 AP President Truman named eight other distinguished citizens to the Internal Security Commission with Fleet Admiral Nimitz as chairman The group will study protecting freedoms while examining loyalty program files Access to confidential federal employee files will be allowed upon request, with Truman approving viewing rights If Republicans challenge the policy the commission may stall in its work
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New Life Insurance
Poor Man's Plato Comes Home From Korea Tour
Open letter to Hal Boyle describes his wartime reporting in Korea and Korea aid from colleagues. It recalls his impact on generals and soldiers, his humor and energy, and his return to New York with stories of Taegu and Happy Holler Halk.
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John Davies
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Haircut Prices Raised by Alameda AFL Barbers
Alameda County AFL barbers voted last night to raise haircut prices from 1.23 to 1.50 dollars effective March 13. The move affects Oakland shops and reflects broader wage trends for services.
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Collegians reassured on draft status in updated rules
College students awaiting the draft were told they can stay in school through term end and still enlist in the service of their choice. Defense and Selective Service issued changes to resolve conflicts with prior rules, allowing final-term volunteers to pick a service if openings exist.
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Armed Services
Lewis B. Hershey
Mac Arthur Celebrates Birthday With Red Warning For China
In Tokyo on January 26 General Douglas Mac Arthur marked his 71st birthday with standard duties. He warned Chinese forces against pressing into South Korea, vowing “a bloody nose” if they advance. He received a handmade ivory letter opener from his son Arthur and appeared vigorous amid Japanese crowds.
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Quake Rattles Nutmeg State Hartford Area
A skip and jump earthquake rocked a dozen communities along the Connecticut River Valley last night. No injuries were reported as houses shook and pictures fell. Earlier in the day a tremor shook Oakland and nearby California areas centered in the San Leandro region.
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