House GOP Plans Union With South To Battle Truman
The new Democratic controlled Congress convened and moves to change House rules to allow labor and social measures backed by Truman. Republicans seek Southern Democrat support to block the rule change, amid party factionalism and looming Truman proposals. Taft’s leadership in the Senate GOP gains, as liberals fail to oust him, while the House opens with Andrews presiding and Truman set for a major address.
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Jerusalem Hit In Two Raids By Unidentified Planes
Two attacks struck Jerusalem with at least five injured in the first raid on a Jewish quarter. A second raid followed three hours later with two detonations heard. Israeli and Jewish spokesmen warned of retaliation toward Cairo if Egypt is proven responsible.
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Former jockey Cliff Hufnagel dies in Kentucky
Latonia resident and former jockey and racing official Cliff Hufnagel, 54, collapsed and died today in the Kentucky State Employment Office in Covington. Kenton County Coroner Thressa Riffe ruled the death a heart attack.
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Hufnagel
Dutch issued semi official cease fire on Java
Batavia AP reports Lt General Simon Spoor ordered his forces to focus on operations against roaming groups or individuals causing disorder. The official spokesman refused to confirm when the order was given or if a similar order was issued for Sumatra. He said there is no regular enemy in Java and noted attempts to transmit the order to Indonesian republic representatives.
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Guard Offers To Keep Out Ohio Mayor
POMEROY Ohio AP Mayor Sidney Spencer said Gov Thomas J Herbert promised to send National Guard troops to keep Spencer in office if needed The challenge comes from former mayor Delmar A Kid Canaday who resigned November 29 claiming the resignation invalid Canaday abandoned plans to preside at the city council meeting and joked about riding away on a bicycle to retreat
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Durkee Foods Cuts Margarine Price Across Wholesale
Cleveland AP reports Durkee Famous Foods lowered wholesale margarine prices by two cents per pound due to reduced costs in raw materials.
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U S Winning Fight With Russia and Truman to Tell Legislators
President Truman poised to report to Congress that the United States is winning the first phase of the struggle with Russia and that a long, costly campaign of counter-action lies ahead. Western unity gains are seen amid Berlin blockade, Asian pressure, and eastern European communization, with military support for Western Europe on the agenda.
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Shanghai City Council seeks cease fire in radio appeal
The Shanghai City Council sent a radio appeal to Yenan and top Chinese Communist leaders calling for an immediate cease fire and peace talks. The message urged liberation for the people, relief from suffering, and let the public judge any talks' outcome. It asked Chou En Lai, Chu Teh, and Gen Chen Yi to relay the appeal, noting the nation faces famine and ruin if peace is not pursued.
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New Year Day Killing At Cincinnati Solved
Cincinnati AP report details the New Year’s Day slaying at the Show Bar in midtown where ex-bartender Chowning was shot. Frederick Goens 36 signed a statement admitting the fatal shooting and faced murder charges after police recovered the weapon in a club kitchen beer case. Also in Cincinnati a West End cafe shooting left John Wilson 43 and Joe Graham 30 dead, Anna Warner 30 wounded, owner Ernest Warner wounded but not hit.
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Cleveland
Party Leaders Clash Over Taft Hartley Repeal Timing
Washington AP Senate Labor Committee Democrats split on speed of hearings for repeal of the Taft Hartley Act. Sen Elbert Thomas prefers careful, extended hearings and a substitute to the Wagner Act, while Sen Murray urges immediate hearings and action as the public voted for repeal. Murray links delay to political caution, Thomas warns against rushing.
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Israel Warned Against Attacking Arab States
A London AP report says a responsible source warns the United States might withdraw diplomatic recognition of Israel if it attacks neighboring Arab nations. The source and an American embassy spokesman declined to comment officially.
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United States
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U. S
Three Children Die In Blaze At Chicago Home
In a fire that destroyed a small industrial area home near the Chicago River three children died Joyce Nichols four Sandra two and a half and Herbert Jr fifteen months. A fourth child Dale Jay five months was pulled from the flames in serious condition Fred W Mulhauser seventy three longtime ship supply businessman died Sunday at his Cleveland home after a heart attack.
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Hausheer and Sons Company
North China peace talks hint surface in Chungking report
North China generals appear to push for a separate truce with the Chinese Communists. A Peiping official warned of a three week flour stock and hinted a political settlement may come. Fu Tso Yi was summoned to Nanking for consultation but did not appear. Li Xi Shen and Chang Lan reportedly traveled to Red territory amid coalition talk.
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Daniels Dies Tonight For Murdering Family
Rob ert Mural Daniels, 24, an ex convict, faces execution in the Ohio Penitentiary electric chair tonight after a Richland County jury found him guilty of murdering a family of three. The time limit for an appeal may have expired, but a writ of habeas corpus could delay the sentence. Daniels, who embraced Catholicism recently, will eat a last meal of fried chicken, oysters, chili, and more before being escorted by Father C. V. Lucier to the execution chamber around 8 p.m. EST.
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American Ship Aids Crippled British Vessel
A U S 12,000 ton Moore-MacCormick cargo ship the Mormacrey raced to aid the crippled British tanker Adellen about 60 miles north of Cartagena Colombia. The tanker was in distress with decks awash and no power as heavy seas hinder rescue plans and daylight was awaited before attempting to tow or rescue.
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CIO Union Blamed In Strike At Dayton Univis Lens Plant
A House labor subcommittee blamed a CIO union for violence and defiance of law in the Univis Lens Company strike at Dayton Ohio last August. The report says international union representatives influenced picket lines and violated the law with little effective prosecution.
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Blizzard Hits Great Plains Polar Storm Grips Rockies
A blizzard swept the plains with 45 mph winds and near zero visibility. Northern Colorado and southeastern Wyoming saw heavy snow with six to nine inches in Denver and nearby towns. The storm halted transcontinental travel and stranded 200 motorists in Nunn as temperatures plunged toward zero across the region.
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Rep Paul Barnes Dies After Heart Attack in Columbus
Columbus druggist and six year Ohio House member Rep Paul R Barnes died today after suffering a heart attack. He was 12 and had just been reelected to the new House convening today.
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Acting postmaster Paul J Sheehan dies at 48
Springfield Ohio AP reports funeral services are set for Paul J Sheehan acting city postmaster who died yesterday from a heart ailment. He was 48 and formerly chaired Clark County Democratic Committee and served as a presidential elector in 1940.
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Yale Students Die In Seattle Plane Crash After Holiday Return
An unshielded DC-3 charter carrying eighteen Yale students and three crew crashed at Seattle Boeing Field after takeoff. Fourteen or more died, fifteen survived, with one unaccounted. The icy runway and dense flames hampered search and rescue. The group had flown from Seattle to New Haven after holidays.
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Closed Shop Ban Upheld By High Court
The Supreme Court upheld state laws banning closed shops where only union members can be hired and must stay in good standing. The ruling targeted measures in Arizona Nebraska and North Carolina with arguments about similar laws in 13 other states. Justice Black wrote dual opinions on the North Carolina Nebraska and Arizona cases with a unanimous decision except for Justice Murphy in the Arizona matter.
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Cox Purchases Dayton Journal Herald Publishing
The Dayton Journal Herald Publishing Company is sold to Evening News Publishing, owned by former Gov James M Cox. The Herald will merge with the Journal and publish daily except Sunday as the Herald, with timing set after next Saturday.
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Truman to Send Three Messages to Congress Next Week
President Truman plans three messages to Congress within a week outlining goals for higher taxes likely on business, repeal of Taft-Hartley, and a $43 billion budget. He will deliver the State of the Union on Wednesday and an economic report Friday detailing inflation, defense costs, and a broad social welfare program in a bid to steer postwar policy.
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