Mystery Soviet Vessels Sighted Near Caribbean Amid Massive Maneuvers
Washington reports three more Russian ships described as fishing vessels seen in the Caribbean en route to Vladivostok via St. Thomas and the Panama Canal. Officials note 15 such ships have crossed this route in 2 1/2 years as Army Navy Marine exercise for 80,000 set to run January through mid March.
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Washington
Caribbean
Turo
Treepang
Prearmutr
Chiaka
Baltic
Canal Zone
Russia
Omar
Belek
Gibbas
St. Thomas
Rail Service Threatened in Coal Labor Dispute
Senator Morse argues the three day mine week may justify action under national emergency powers but warns Truman cannot halt the strike unless a true national emergency exists. Inter state Commerce Commission considers a two percent passenger service cut as coal supply drops during the stoppage. Southern coal operators seek court action to restore full production amid accusations of unfair labor practices by Lewis.
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Washington
Morse
R-Ore
Truman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Coal
Lewis
National Labor Relations Board
Senator Wherry
Nebraska
Wherry
Coal Owners Plan To Challenge Three Day Week At NLRB
Pittsburgh based coal interests move to file unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board over the three day work week ordered by the United Mine Workers. George H. Love of Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal says negotiators are preparing the filing. Lewis pushes for signed separate deals with operators offering pay raises to miners and welfare fund contributions.
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Pittsburgh
National Bituminous Coal
National Labor Relations Board
John L. Lewis
George H. Love
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
NLRB
United Mine Workers Union
Lewis
Love
Record Speed Report For Air Force X-1 Plane
Los Angeles reports an Air Force X-1 rocket plane reached Mach 4 or 1989 mph over Edwardes Air Force base at Muroe Dry Lake. Marvin Miles cites reliable informants. control pilot unnamed though Captain Yeager or Major Everest are suspected. The X-1, 31 feet long, drops from a B-29 and climbs to 80,000 feet before rocket-powered runs.
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Los Angeles
Air Force
Los Angeles Times
Marvin Miles
Miles
Charles Yeager
Pete Everest
Yeager
Everest
Washington
Brush Fire Threatens Beverly Hills Homes
Beverly Hills California AP reports a brush fire lasting over two hours forced actress Loretta Young and her three children from their suburban residence. About 300 firefighters battled the blaze which at one point neared two large homes within 30 feet.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Loretta Young
Famed Author Hervey Allen Dies From Heart Attack
Miami report says Hervey Allen world renowned for Anthony Adverse died of a heart attack yesterday at his winter home. He was found on a bathroom floor by his wife. Allen, born 1889 in Pittsburgh, had been ill with a bad heart and was working on City in the Dawn. He edited Rivers of America since 1943.
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Hervey Allen
Anthony Adverse
Miami
Fila
Franz Stewart
Allen
United States
Philadelphia
William Hervey Allen
Pittsburgh
Annapolis
Pershine
Mexico
France
Aquila
Bermuda
Henry Snyder 95, Tennessee farmer with 118 descendants
Henry Snyder, a retired farmer of Kodak Tennessee, died yesterday at age 95. He left 118 direct descendants including four daughters, six sons, 42 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
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Kodak, Tenn
Henry Snyder
Holiday toll of 2717 deaths across six major holidays
The 1949 holiday period saw 2717 violent deaths including 1705 traffic fatalities and 555 in miscellaneous accidents. New Year to Christmas weekend totals and subbreakdowns by holiday are listed, with Safety Council leaders calling the toll shameful and urging caution to curb deaths during celebrations.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Pew
Council
Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Texas City
Texas
Dearborn
Rom & P.m
Bright Prospects Seen for Hyndman After Town Fire
Hyndman Pennsylvania faces a hopeful future despite a devastating week end blaze that wiped out the business district. The town, once tied to the Celanese Corporation near Cumberland and the Pennsylvania Lumber and Post Company, shows signs of recovery after a string of misfortunes including a lumber yard fire.
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Hyndman, PA
Hyndman
Pennsylvania
Celanese Corporation of America
Cumberland
Here
Pennsylvania Lumber and Post Company
Hyndman Fire Sparks Aid Efforts and Economic Hopes
Three days after a major fire the town of Hyndman aims to rebuild its destroyed business core with state help. Governor Duff orders interagency cooperation while talks on federal housing aid and slum clearance proceed. Local Lions Club tours a furniture maker eyeing town manpower as Acting Mayor Christner calls the fire a catalyst for a brighter economic future. Mayor Harden and Mrs Turner left for New York to appear on a radio broadcast.
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Hyndman
Pennsylvania
James H. Duff
Comonwealth
State Departments of
Ool Authority
Lions Club
Lloyd Christner
Springfield holdup confession links 1948 theft to inmate
Springfield police say Earl Bircham, now imprisoned in Kentucky, confessed to the 1948 J C Penny messenger holdup worth 7600 dollars in cash and 1400 in checks. Bircham already admitted a Marion hold up and a Big Bear Market robbery, aiding a prior inmate’s release.
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Earl Bircham
Eddyville
Ohio
Ralph W. Alvis
Donald Yeosen
J. C. Penny Company
Alvis
Bircham
Fiddyville
Simpson
Ida Lupino Plans To Obtain Divorce
Hollywood actress Ida Lupino says she will seek a divorce from Collier Young but will remain his business partner. She says the separation is on friendly terms and they will continue producing films together. the couple married last year.
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Hollywood
Ida Lupino
Collier Young
Quake Shakes Luzon Island Howling Through Cities
A strong quake swept across Luzon Island for two and a half minutes causing widespread alarm. Buildings cracked, fires started by short circuits were put out, and many people fled to open areas. No casualties were reported by the Red Cross as authorities warned against reentering damaged tall structures.
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Manila
Luzon Island
Red Cross
Associated Press
Manila Times
Island
Who's Barkley Cabbie Wonders About Barkley
In Norfolk a cab driver helped a stout couple find their way from Little Creek to Norfolk. The assistant oil checker was Vice-President Alben Barkley and the lady driver was Mrs. Barkley. The vice president asked the driver, “Who’s Vice-President Barkley.”
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Norfolk
Oscar Osmund
Little Creek
Osmund
Alben Barkley
Barkley
Washington
Lite Creek Amphibious Base
Hash Dinners Spur Wife and Man Toward Steak Victory
After Christmas a man consumes nothing but hash from leftovers as thrifty housewives cope with high turkey costs. The endless hash eats at him until the bird is gone and a rich sirloin replaces the dish, ending the cycle of frugal meals with a victory dinner.
Truman Develops Vital Messages for Congress Next Week
President Truman skipped his weekly news conference to work on three messages for Congress. The State of the Union is likely January 4 or 3, with economic and budget messages to follow. A balanced budget could require tax increases or spending cuts. Secretary Snyder will advise on spending and taxes, while Sawyer reports business and labor favor private profits and wages over government programs. Tax reductions are favored by many, with wartime excises possibly rolled back, offset by other levies.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Mr. Truman
Missouri
Sawyer
Commerce Secretary
Trabor
Poe
White House
Peace Group Ordered Off Road Over Welcome Otsuka
Six members of a peace group were ordered off a Kentucky highway by state police while demonstrating to welcome Katsuki James Otsuka from prison. Otsuka, 28, served 120 days for nonpayment of war taxes and faces a $100 fine before U S Commissioner Yeager.
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Ashland
Katsuki James Otsuka
Otsuka
Ashland Federal Correctional Institution
Here
R. O. Culver
U.S
J. C. Yeager
Wilberforce, O
Templin
Hev
Ernest Bromley
Wilmington
Mone
San Diego
Cal
Indianapolis
Ind
Robert C. Baltzell
Culver
New Year price war hits Sunset Strip supper clubs
Hollywood AP reports Mecambo owner Charlie Morrison and Ciro's owner Herman Hover have launched a New Year's Eve price war cutting dinner prices from 20 to 12 50 per person. Morrison says the move is to meet competition. Hover adds free barber service for five oclock shadow and complimentary bus rides to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl.
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Hollywood
Sunset Strip
Charlie Morrison
Mecambo
Herman Hover
Ciro’s
Hover
Morrison
Pasadena
O'Dwyer and Bride End Honeymoon in Florida
New York Mayor William O'Dwyer and his bride wrap a nine day Florida honeymoon and plan to fly on an Eastern Airlines plane from Miami International Airport to Newark. They were married December 20 in Stuart Florida and have traveled along the Florida coast. O'Dwyer will be sworn in January 2 for another term as mayor.
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Key Largo
Fila
New York
Willittam O'Dwyer
Florida
Braba
Eastern Airlines
Miami
International
Newark
Cleveland prices ease in three months to November 15
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Cleveland consumer costs declined 2.1 percent for food and 1 percent for apparel over the three months ending November 15.
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Cleveland
United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
New York New Year's Eve Prices Range From Quiet Dinners to Gala Balls
New York City venues plan varied New Year’s Eve celebrations with prices from 7.50 for dinner and hat to about 25 for per person at top spots. Establishments like Waldorf Astoria and Copacabana list meals and entertainment with charges up to 18 and 25 respectively, while Carnegie Hall hosts a late bar and a mix of acts at 10 to 18 dollar ranges.
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New York
Carnegie Hall
Times Square
Leone’s
Broadway
Waldorf-Astoria
Hotel Astor
Cerutti
Madison Avenue
Morey Amesterdam
Myron Cohen
Diosa Costello
New York State
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Springfield, C
Walter L. Sweet
Ben F. Corley
Ethel Thompson
Long Beach
Calif
Kansas City
Gentry
Ark
Thompson
Corley
St. Joseph, Mo
Mary Jane Ethington
Edward Corley
Wanda Lee Ethington
Max Corley
Clifford Lee Corley
Columbia
J. Hudson Corley
Gerald Corley
Durham
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