Air Force B-50 crashes in Savannah marsh killing 11 aboard
Aboard a routine training flight from Chatham Field a Air Force B-50 bomber plunged into a muddy Savannah river marsh seven miles northwest of Savannah killing all 11 crew. Rescue teams faced thick marsh mud and scattered military gear as officials withheld identities pending next of kin notices.
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Savannah
Chatham Air Force Base
Georgia State Line
Hunter Field
Civil Aeronautics Control
Frederic E. Glantzberg
Chatham Field
Paso
Texas
Chateman Field
J. A. Miyles
Savannah River
Truman Keeps Hands Off In Coal Dispute
President Truman declines to intervene as talks on coal labor conflict continue. John L Lewis's miners work only Tuesday and Wednesday of the next two holiday weeks, with questions about a broader shutdown. Operators warn overhead costs rise under the three day week, while some want a contract to avoid further losses and potential mine closures.
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Washington
Truman
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Prison Gates Opened For Life Terrier
OSSINING New York AP The gates of Sing Sing prison swing outward for Louis Boy a 50 year old condemned man who earlier took part in risky blood exchanges to aid a leukemia patient The governor commuted his life sentence to time served and he will be on parole for life Boy a former New York City machinist was implicated in a 1931 robbery slaying but not directly involved in the shooting His case cites exceptional medical experiments performed at the prison including wartime atabrine and influenza vaccine efforts
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Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
Louis
Thomas E Dewey
Boy
New York City
Roy
Dewey
Manhattan
John T. Moore
Franklin D. Rooseveltt
Hungarian official arrests American Jewish welfare worker
Budapest reports Israel Jacobson, director of the American Joint Distribution Committee in Hungary, was arrested a week after returning from a leave in the United States on suspicion of spying. His arrest is linked to Hungarian security investigations announced tonight by the government.
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Budapest
Israel Jacobson
Sta
Jacobson
Hungary
American Joint Distribution Committee
United States
Tragedy On Route 62 Claims Seven Year Old
Canton Ohio police report seven year old Carl E Sexton was struck and killed by a truck while walking on Route 62 east of Canton last night.
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Canton
O. (Ap
Carl E Sexton
Route 62
Here
Christmas Shopping Shows Late Surge As 1949 Season Near
Washington AP reports Christmas shopping is accelerating, with department stores ahead of 1948 in mid-December. Strong consumer income and liberal credit fuel a record pace, aided by an extra shopping day and pending veterans insurance refunds. Retail figures show broad gains across 1949, nearing 1948 records.
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Washington
Truman
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Two Boys Die Under A Bulldozer Incident
In Wichita Falls Texas two five year old boys Billy Rogers and Donnie Tolton were buried under dirt and debris moved by a bulldozer while playing in a shallow gully. A dog led rescuers to the boys after a five hour search along the Wichita river.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Billy Rogers
Donnie Tolton
Wichita River
Billy
Hammet Vance
Donnie
Rogers Construction Company
Truman Flying To Missouri for Christmas Visit
President Truman flew from Washington in the rain aboard the Independence to Kansas City Missouri for Christmas. He will drive to Independence to spend the holidays with kinfolk and friends and return to Washington December 28.
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Washington
Truman
Missouri
Independence
National
Kansas City
Kas
The Energy Of Youth In Drumbeat Of Daily Life
A nostalgic piece extols youth energy as more potent than machines or atomic power. It follows a growing boy through school, biking to lessons, playing on the playground, eating lunch, and reading comics, ending with a quip that youth’s energy outshines all feats.
Test Looms in Congress on Excise Tax Cut
A showdown over trimming federal excise taxes moves to the Senate where House passed oleomargarine repeal faces amendments. Administratio n signals possible trims offset by other tax increases as Democratic leaders and key lawmakers push for relief before next year’s elections.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
Truman
Treasury
House Ways and Means Committee
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Representative Doughton
D-Nc
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mass Rail Collision Kills Two in New York City Crash
Two railroad workers died when an empty passenger train crashed into the rear of another at Long Island City Queens Blocking all Long Island Rail Road service from Penn Station for hours Jam-packed crowds of 25000 to 30000 commuters were stranded at the height of the rush hour Motorman Walter Shelton and Conductor John Gritman were killed. six trainmen injured one critically
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NEW York
Long Island
Pennsylvania Station
Long Island City
Queens
Nat
Penn Station
East River
Manhattan
Walter Shelton
John Gritman
Fire Destroys Norwegian Freighter Fern Bay at Boston
The Norwegian freighter Fern Bay was wrecked by explosions and flames in Boston. All but two stewardesses escaped in night clothes through portholes and smoke filled passageways. one crewman burned. Captain reached safety via cargo boom as loss estimates ranged from 100 000 to 500 000 dollars. The 10 month old, 8000 ton ship from Oslo with crude rubber and tea on board arrived from Port Said after a Far East voyage.
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Boston
Fern Bay
Oslo
Norway
Port Said
Far Eastern
Malvern man dies in car overturn accident
Kenneth Lee Hackathorn aged 38 of Malvern died last night when his auto overturned in Freeburg. The wreck occurred on a nearby road as emergency crews responded to the scene.
Senator Humphrey Sees Truman Could Win 1952 Quest
Senator Humphrey said Truman could win another presidential race if the Republican opponent is strong. He noted Truman might run in 1952 but stressed it depends on Truman’s health and desire. Truman said Eisenhower is not seeking a nomination and remains his friend despite possible runs.
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Washington
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Humphrey
D-Minn
Eisenhower
Europe
Eisehower
Columbia University
Mr. Truman
Four Killed and Injured After Train Strikes Car Near Pana
In Pana Illinois two youths and two teenage girls died when a car collided with a New York Central freight train at a crossing two miles west of town. A fifth girl, Phyllis Huffmaster 16, was seriously hurt and taken to a hospital. The four deceased were Herman Becker 20 driver John Hill 17 Barbara Havriska 16 and Delores Potchkes 16, all residents of Pana. The St Louis to Indianapolis freight train was delayed three hours.
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Pana
Ill
Here
Earl J. Baker
Christian County
New York Central
Ilinois
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Baker
Phyllis Huffmaster
Herman Becker
John Hill
Barbara Havriska
Delores Potchkes
Quadruplet Dies in France Birth Hospital Case
Paris AP reports one of four boy quadruplets born to Madame Andree Sorel at Sailly Saillisel near Lille died last night. The remaining three, in an incubator, are in satisfactory health and weigh about two pounds each.
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Paris
Madame Andree Sorel
Sailly-Saillisel
Lille
Clark Gable and bride sail to Honolulu for honeymoon
Clark Gable and his bride left San Francisco aboard the S. S. Lurline for a Honolulu honeymoon. The actress Sylvia Hawkes Ashley Fairbanks Stanley accompanies the star, appearing fresh and fit with a broad grin as they begin their trip.
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San Francisco
Clark Gable
S. S. Lurline
Honolulu
Pardon Clears Ralph Eaches in Marion Robbery Case
Columbus AP reports Governor Lausche grants absolute pardon to Ralph Eaches, 36, of Richwood Ohio, who claimed wrongful imprisonment on a 1948 Marion supermarket robbery. Eaches to be released, with prosecutors admitting a prior mistake. he has a 10-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter.
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Columbus
Goy
Frank J. Lausche
Ralph Eaches
Eaches
Richwood
Ohio Penitentiary
Marion
Earl Bircham
Louisville
Bircham
June
James F. Reed
Marion County
Lausche
Reed
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
Sunday leads and brides fill Middletown pages
Elsa Simpson conducts a breakfast habits survey while experts debate the best morning meal. Sunday’s lead features a Christmas morning pictorial. Christmas brides to be headline Middletown society news with eight engagements. Nearby Communities highlights Lebanon’s longtime Santa helper in his 23rd year.
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Elsa Simpson
Journal
Middletown
Lebanon
Santa Claus
Transit Strike In Cleveland Is Denounced
In Cleveland AFL leaders denounced a local 268 transit strike as disowned by the Cleveland Federation of Labor. About 4,900 members faced a second day of halted service affecting roughly half a million riders. The CFL urged AFL President William Green to intervene, to restore negotiations and workers to the payroll.
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Cleveland
AFL
William Green
Cleveland Federation of Labor
AFL Transit Union
Green
Thomas A. Burke
CFL
Dispatch
Abe Spraddling
Detroit
Transit Board
C. F. of L
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Denison, Tex
Rogers Hornsby
Life Terrier
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Martin
Elicia M. A. Kramek
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Joseph
Framingham
Mass
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Philadelphia
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G. G. Parry
Lillian Gilyard
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Robert
Parry
Philadelphia Inquirer
Joseph J. Conley
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