Truman's State Of The Union Message Slated Monday
The report from House Un American Activities Committee general counsel Ernie Adamson accuses American Communists of aiming to seize political control and to foment revolution through general strikes. It also details alleged plans for wartime industrial campaigns and the creation of organizations to overthrow the government. The panel has not acted on the report. President Truman’s State of the Union message is slated to go to Congress on Monday January 1 according to White House statements.
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House Committee On UN- American Activities Today
United States
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Adamson
Elliott Roosevelt
Josef Stalin
Allied Command Ends Purge of Japan Leaders
The Supreme Allied Command completed its purge of war responsible elements from Japanese public life and business leadership, a move intended to open the way for new leaders aligned with Japan's postwar constitution. The purge, begun after the occupation, removed thousands of Nippon leaders up to September 2, 1945.
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Supreme Allied Command
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Byrnes to Speak at International Institute Event
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes will join speakers at an International Institute program in Cleveland next month. He is slated to discuss the theme what do the nations expect of the United States and what can we do about it. Francis Cardinal Spellman also participates. The event is co sponsored by the World Affairs Council and Time magazine. Byrnes' address will be broadcast nationally.
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James F. Byrnes
International Institute
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Francis Cardinal. Spellman
World Affairs Council
Time Magazine
United States
NAM Warns Wage Uprises Will Trigger 1947 Inflation
The National Association of Manufacturers warned that any general wage increase in 1947 would fuel inflation and unemployment. NAM challenged CIO studies asserting need for higher wages, arguing price rises must accompany wage gains and production must improve. It criticized CIO base period 1936–39 for profits tax reasons, noting those years included a low period later adjusted by Treasury.
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Greek Commander Warns Bulgarians Over Greek Guerrillas
An official army source said a Greek commander at Drama warned Bulgarian authorities that Greek troops would pursue guerrillas into Bulgaria unless sanctuary to them was ceased.
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House Republicans Demand Sugar Ration Increase for Housewives
The House Food Study Committee urged renewing criticism of the sugar program and called for higher individual and industrial quotas next year. If conditions improve, any further hike should go exclusively to housewives, the report said led by Joseph W. TOUS.
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Roosevelt says Stalin looked extremely well in Moscow visit
New York December 26 UP Premier Stalin appeared in good health after a six week tour of Russia and Poland. President Roosevelt and Mrs Faye Emerson arrived at LaGuardia after visiting Stalin on his birthday December 21. Roosevelt said he would oppose certain policies and planned to be active in 1948, but had not chosen a candidate yet.
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Chinese airliner crash toll rises near Shanghai
Chinese airline officials report 93 people killed and 16 seriously injured after three airliners crashed near Shanghai in dense fog within hours last night. A fourth jet with seven on board is missing. American pilots Capt J Greenwood and Capt Rolf Brandt-Prous were involved with injuries or fatalities.
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Dense fog halts Gulf Coast air and port traffic
A thick fog blanket over the Texas Gulf Coast disrupted air travel with Eastern Airlines noting a Brownsville to New York flight did not stop in Houston. Airlines canceled or delayed many routes while port authorities warned ships could not move in such dense fog.
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Two More Survivors Rescued From Quebec Plane Crash
Two men stranded on an ice floe in the St Lawrence River were rescued in a blizzard near Petite Vallee on the Gaspe coast. The seven aboard the Quebec Airways twin engine flight were forced down near Godbout to Mont Joli after engine trouble. Three others were saved earlier by an amphibious aircraft.
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Davis Bates Wren Funeral Services Held Wednesday
Davis Bates Wren 85 died at home on Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Union Cemetery with Rev. James officiating. Burial followed at Union Cemetery. Riddle Funeral Home in charge. He was survived by his wife and six children including Mrs. J D Sandifer Freestone and Mrs. D E New Mexia. Pallbearers were Eddie New J B Clendenin Ben Shipp Edd Tucker Tommy Holder and W H Spurgeon.
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Rankin Pushes Un American Activities Probe Of Professors
Representative Rankin urged the House Un American Activities Committee to begin its new session with an investigation into alleged subversive influences by "pink professors" in colleges and universities. He said the panel would also examine the motion picture, radio, and other communications sectors and seek veteran and patriotic support.
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Christmas Holidays See 221 Violent Deaths Reported
A United Press survey shows 221 violent deaths during Christmas holidays nationwide. Auto accidents caused 162 deaths, fires falls shootings and other causes 45 more. California logged 45 traffic fatalities in 36 hours, with 12 missing from a Western Airlines crash east of San Diego amid fog and rain. Indiana 13, Pennsylvania 10, Illinois and Michigan eight, Ohio seven, Georgia Maryland and Wisconsin six each.
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Soviet Fortifications Reported Near Dairen
Hsin Min Pao, via an unconfirmed Mukden dispatch, said Soviet Army sentinels were being set at Shihho about 35 miles northeast of Dairen and that the Russians announced use of airfields near Dairen and Shihho with more than 1200 Soviet planes already landed.
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Republicans Fight For Choice Spots In House Organization
Washington Dec 26 Republicans battle over House committee chairmanships after leadership contest opens Jan 2. Seniority rules bent by a reorganization merger complicates assignments. Welch and Wolcott head multiple panels while LeCompte gains senior role on merged Public Lands panel.
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Iowa
Jesse P. Wolcott
Mich
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Truman Heads Back To Washington After Christmas Holiday
President Truman returns to Washington from Independence after a festive Christmas visit. He plans three major messages to Congress outlining state of the union objectives budget and postwar economic outlook as Republicans take control for the first time in 16 years.
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French Troops Hold Positions in Indo China
Paris reports the French High Command in Saigon says troops control the native quarter of Hanoi and are attacking or holding positions across Indo China. Viet Nam insurgents attempted infiltrations toward Gia Lam airport but were repulsed. Blum’s government says policy remains the same with a peace offer on French terms.
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W C Fields Dies After Long Career of Comedy
Hollywood mourns W C Fields who died at Las Encinas Sanitarium at 12 03 p m in a critical condition. Doctors cited dropsy and years of illness while friends and fellow comedians like Bob Hope paid tribute during an all star broadcast.
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Quiet Christmas Observed In Mexia
1946 brought a quiet and peaceful Christmas to Mexia with returning residents and many college students enhancing the season. The Nowlin Post of the American Legion sponsored a Santa Claus party at Mexia State School, aided by local civic groups and the Chamber of Commerce. Carol singing and pictures of the birth of Christ drew crowds downtown.
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Searching Parties Resume For Christmas Eve Plane Crash
Ground searchers in California trek through rain and jagged rocks to locate a Western Airlines DC-3 missing since Christmas Eve with 12 aboard. Visibility limited, wreckage spotted far from Laguna mountains, with poor survival odds and previous crashes nearby.
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Western Airlines
Republicans Call New Maritime Commission Probe
House Republicans urge a full Congressional inquiry into the Maritime Commission after a preliminary 1940s wartime spending probe. Rep. Alvin F. Weichel leads the push with support from Reps. Richard J. Welch and Fred Bradley as the 80th Congress prepares to convene.
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Review of Gov't Small Business Policies Urged
Sen Homer E Capehart urged the new Congress to review government small business policies. He called for remedial legislation or a new law to force agencies to loan money to small business as intelligently as RFC loans to big business. He said he will press to continue the Senate small business committee.
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