Firefighters Battle Mt Baldy Blaze In 70 Mph Gale
In rugged San Gabriel country a forest fire roared through pine stands near Mt Baldy, threatening resorts in San Antonio Canyon and Bear Canyon. About 700 firefighters battled flames fanned by near hurricane winds up to 70 mph, with 1000 acres burned by late afternoon. Fire crews, specialists, and Forest Service tankers pressed to protect Mt Baldy Lodge Camp Curry Yee House Snowcrest Lodge and surrounding cabins while a hiker’s warming fire was blamed as the probable cause.
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Cradle of Liberty Seeks Unknown Soldier Grave
Philadelphia officials proposed placing the World War II unknown soldier in the north mall of Independence Hall as a final resting place. The resolution was sent by the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce to Pennsylvania's congressional delegation in Washington.
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Local News Highlights From Today's Front Page
Highlights include a new steal mill planned for Torrance expected to boost local industry and a Wings Over Nation observance scheduled for December 9. The Passion Play will use a 45 cast with $150,000 in scenery, while crowds shopped in downtown for Christmas.
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MacArthur alerts press on Tojo execution at Sugamo
Tokyo dispatch says MacArthur HQ will issue round the clock bulletins after midnight as former premier Hideki Tojo and six other condemned leaders may be hanged soon. Col. Echols confirms new rapid news service and secrecy stance while reporters press for access to executions and details.
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Polio Claims Two More in L A County
In Los Angeles County two more deaths from infantile paralysis were reported. the year toll reaches 120. Betty Louise Moss nine of El Monte and Agostino Bricantino one of Walnut Park died in General Hospital, with eight other fatalities this month.
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Madame Chiang Heads to Washington for Aid Talks
Madame Chiang Kai-shek departed Shanghai in a U.S. Navy plane en route to Washington to seek greatly increased aid for the Chinese government in its fight with the Communists. Chiang Kai-shek told President Truman that the U.S. must help rescue China from Communism due to alleged diplomatic mistakes at Yalta. The pair planned to push for solidarity, while open warfare raged near Nanking and Suchow as factions maneuvered in Shantung.
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G M C Invited to Attend Quiz on Auto Dealers
Washington Nov 27 UPA House subcommittee invited General Motors officials to have Chevrolet representatives on hand when its inquiry into Washington auto dealer operations resumes Monday. Three Washington Chevrolet dealers are to be questioned. Rep Macy of New York heads the panel probing questionable trade practices. The committee has already revealed tips ranging from 300 to 500 dollars to obtain new cars.
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Ducks Get Cotton Bowl Date
Navy's football team reportedly drew attention by tying Army 21 to 21, while Oregon earned the Dallas Cotton Bowl bid to meet SMU after a 7-7 tie with TCU. Oklahoma, Sugar Bowl invitee, faces North Carolina after a strong season, and Notre Dame crushed Washington 46 to 0.
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Ballot study for possible recount considered in California
SAN FRANCISCO November 27 UP A study of the California presidential ballot at the precinct level was asked by Republican county chairmen to determine if there is a basis for a recount. National Committeeman McIntyre Fairies said the request came in a letter from Republican national chairman Hugh Scott Jr. Chicago and Illinois officials discussed a possible review, while California leaders doubted a recount would be demanded.
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Negotiations Continue for New Contract Amid Picket Lines
In San Francisco on November 27, radio operators from the C. J. O. rejected shipowners proposals and ordered West Coast water front pickets while longshoremen and seafarers in five unions vote on a new no-walkout contract. In New York 65,000 Inland Longshoremen voted to end an 18 day strike, though 66 locals had accepted terms while five voted to continue. Pickets on the West Coast from Seattle to San Diego were described as protests, not strikes, as talks proceed with the Pacific American Shipowners Association.
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Greek Premier, 88, Gains After Heart Seizure
Athens, Nov 27. The 88 year old Greek Premier Sophoulis showed a slight rally after receiving last rites but doctors warned the condition remained serious. A Paris heart specialist was being arranged to consult with Athens physicians as the government reported mixed optimism from attending doctors.
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Truman Plans Visit to Europe Next Year
The Sunday Pictorial reports President Truman is considering a trip to Europe next year to see the Marshall Plan action. Washington officials offered no comment and sources say no final decision has been made.
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Bride's Ad Draws Crowd for Full Church Wedding
In San Francisco a 20 year old Oakland bride to be Miss Lucile Cefalu placed a personal ad seeking a full church for her wedding at Our Lady of Victory Church. More than 200 guests attended the ceremony, swelling from an initial 100 as friends and strangers arrived, and rice was tossed at the couple, Carl Martineau aged 22.
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Army Cadets Suffer Dysentery After Thanksgiving Dinner
A Philadelphia report says Army cadets, including coach Earl Blaik, fell ill with acute dysentery after a Thanksgiving dinner at West Point. Blaik confirmed the illness but said it did not affect the Army Navy game, which ended in a 21–21 tie, amid questions about travel and prep.
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Red) Blaik
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