Purges of Eastern Europe Accelerate Amid Western Pressure
London AP reports rapid purges in Eastern Europe's ruling Communist parties to tighten Moscow control and curb pro-Western or Titoist sentiments. The drive follows the Cominform meeting and the Hungary Rajk trial, with Gomulka expelled from the Polish Communist Central Committee amid anti-Soviet national policy charges.
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London
Europe
Poand
Bulgaria
W Nm
West
Yugoslavia
Marchal Tits
Communist Information Bureau
Moscow
Cormuni
Russia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Romania
France
Italy
Marshal Tito
Laszlo Rajk
Ete
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Central Committee
The
Communist Party
Ohio Supreme Court OKs office-type ballot adoption
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled the November 8 ballot adopted the office-type format grouping candidates by office. Voters must mark each candidate individually with party noted. It settles that a majority of votes cast on the issue suffices for adoption, not a majority of all votes. Adoption will require legislative changes to conform with the new system.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus. O
Supreme Court
Atty
Herberts. Duffy
Admits Slayings In Cincinnati Light Bulb Dispute
Cincinnati AP report says Captain Pearcy stated Mose Rigouse, 42, signed a statement admitting he fired the shotgun that killed Earl Palmore, 25, and his wife Jean Palmore, 21, during a Sunday night argument over a light bulb.
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Cincinnati
George Pearcy
Mose Rigouse
Earl Palmore
Jean
Biggest Tax Collection Season Opens With Corporate Payment
Washington AP reports the largest tax collection period begins tomorrow as corporations make final payments on 1948 income, targeting a record $15 billion in receipts. Individual payments for 1949 taxes loom next, with refunds and withholding adjustments shaping the calendar of dates through March.
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Washington
States Sign Constitution In Indonesia
In Batavia Java AP reports 16 Indonesian states and territories signed a constitution forming a federal state to unite under a sovereign United States of Indonesia linked to the Dutch crown. The charter takes effect upon sovereignty transfer likely December 27, creating a new nation of about 77 million in the southwest Pacific with a European democratic federal framework.
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Batavia
Jaca
United
Indonesia
Netherlands
Southwest
Pacific
Kids Letters To Santa Claus Contain Hopes Prayers
New York AP report follows Postmaster Goldman who handles nearly 5000 letters to Santa at the NYC general post office. Children worldwide ask for magic toys, family reunions, and aid as war and hardship shape their requests.
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Santa Claus
Arthur Everett
New York
Albert Goldman
Santa
Goldman
Big General Post Office
New York City
Harry
Bronx
Charlie
Grampy
Germany
France
England
Louis
Manhattan
Barbara
London Wildcat Strike Expands Across City Plants
Wildcat strikers in four large nationalized London power stations urge a citywide spread to every plant, threatening a near blackout. About 2,700 workers protest government troop involvement at Brimsdown while other plants operate at half capacity. Deptford and Battersea workers vote today on sympathy action. The dispute centers on deducting wage increases from special bonuses for tough working conditions.
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London
Wildcat
Brimsdown
Deptford
Battersea
GOP seeks a clear choice by halting Me Tooism in 1950
Republicans plan to shed Me Tooism and offer a clear set of principles for 1950. Arthur Summerfield chairs the National Strategy Committee and supports a positive platform, while Guy Gabrielson aims to appoint a Policy Drafting Committee by January and complete a policy statement by February.
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Chicago
Republican Party
GOP
Arthur FE. Summerfield
Michigan
Summerfield
Guy Gabrielson
Gabrielson
National Committee
Fumes Force Evacuation Of Thousands In Oakland
Ammonia fumes from a fertilizer plant fire split tanks and threatened thousands in a mix of industrial and residential areas. Fire and police evacuated a square mile as four people were overcome and rushed to hospitals. Businesses and nearby rail facilities were shut down.
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Oakland. Cal
Third
Center Center Streets
Southern Pacific Railway
Food Aid Sent for Mrs Ward's Four Cats in China Case
A Pan American clipper sails from Los Angeles with 15 pounds of cat food for Mrs. Angus Ward's four hungry cats found with her during their imprisonment by Chinese Communists. The cargo travels to Kobe aboard SS Lakelands Victory, urged by Robert Kendell of the American Feline Society. Coast Fishing Company of Wilmington, California, will ship the food to Japan.
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Los Angeles
Angus Ward
Missing Girl Scout Feared Dead in Washington Woods
In Kelso Washington authorities doubt 16 year old Ruth Aberle will be found alive after a weekend disappearance. A seven square mile forest sector has been searched by 590 men with no tangible clues despite footprints in mud and snow. The girl wandered from a scouting group while gathering Christmas trees for a holiday party.
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Cascade Foothills
Kelso
Wash
Ruth Aberle
Merie Bevins
Washington Woods
Fight Killed In Boat Blast at Sea near Miami
A Coast Guard search plane found the burning Dutch motorship Corps 300 miles east of Miami with sixteen men missing after an explosion and fire. Eight were rescued and no debris or lifeboats were visible. The chief engineer on a lifeboat said the captain and others likely went down. The blast occurred about 10:45 a.m. EST Monday.
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Miami
Fla
Coast Guard
Dutch Motorship Corps
PBM
St. Petersburg
The Coat Dilemma Of Cold Dames And Regency Regrets
A playful colonial anecdote questions the tradition of men sharing coats with chilly partners. It recalls Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his coat for Queen Elizabeth and riffs on modern dames demanding warmth from their escorts. The piece blends humor with social commentary on weather and fashion.
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Walter Raleigh
Bess
Sir Walter Raleigh
National Security Costs Seen High For Years to Come
The Committee for Economic Development estimates national security will cost at least 20 billion dollars annually for years ahead. The report links big outlays to military defense, rearming non Communist nations, European recovery, atomic energy, broadcasts, and diplomacy. It calls for civilian leadership in security, warns against an unbalanced military machine, and urges caution in loyalty inquiries.
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Washington
Committee For Economic Development
CED
Republic
U.S
Housing Bid Rejected for Charlotte Public Units
The federal government rejected Charlotte's bid for 400 public housing units aimed at Negro occupancy. President Truman vetoed the project to align with a policy against racial discrimination in housing funds. Local officials must revise the plan to remove race references before resubmitting.
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Charlotte
N. C
Truman
Harold J. Dillehay
Charlotte Housing Authority
Public Housing Administration
Engine Failure Blamed in Plane Crash Over Potomac
Washington officials say a crew report cited an engine failure before Capital Airliner plunged into the Potomac River Monday night. Four died, 19 survived as the twin engine DC-3, using radar in fog, veered from approach to National Airport and was found in the river. Flight attendant Joseph W. Buell Jr. said the starboard engine sputtered and quit as the plane spun left.
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Washington
Potomac River
Civil Aeronautics Board
National Airport
Joseph W. Buell, Jr
Taft Says No Slide Toward Socialism After 75 Counties
Senator Taft reports after a 13 week Ohio campaign there is no move toward socialism among voters. He cites concerns over debt and government spending and notes strong approval of a vigorous anti Communist policy and the Taft Hartley act, with cautious support for aid to Europe and farm price supports at reasonable levels.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Ohioan
Senate
GOP
Republican Policy Committee
CIO
AFL
Department of Agriculture
Europe
China
Uncle Dan Starts Toy Drive for Prisoners' Children
Oklahoma City based Uncle Dan Dan Vinson launches a nationwide effort, shipping handmade toys to 300,000 children with incarcerated fathers. The 65 year old volunteers, aided by 4,000 Oklahoma workers, collects materials, crafts dolls airplanes and scarfs, and distributes gifts without money or publicity.
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Oklahoma City
Associated Press
Linshley
Dan Vinson
Vinson
Saint Nick
Santa Claus
Oklahoma
Dan
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