Governor Lausche Urges Assembly Tax Restraint In New Session
Ohio Governor Frank Lausche opened the new General Assembly urging lawmakers to honor party pledges without raising taxes. The House Finance Committee pressed the Senate-passed 146 million dollar six month appropriation bill as pay checks for 35,000 state workers and pensions for 124,000 elderly residents faced delay. Republicans warned of possible amendments to boost worker pay, while Democrats promised pay raises would be studied with the two year budget. Lausche planned to unveil his legislative program next week.
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Farmers Face Murder Trial In Lyons Georgia
Two white farmers William L Howell and Rod erick L Clifton faced murder charges in the ambush slaying of Robert Mallard Toombs County Negro. Trial expected to finish within two days as Solicitor General W H Lanier presents only the widow Amy Mallard's direct testimony. Mallard killed November 20. Joseph Goldwasser of Cleveland Ohio, aiding the widow, reported new documents and possible venue change.
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Ohio
Inaugural Ball Draws Thousands To Capital
Gov. Frank J. Lausche was waltzed into office by a large gathering of young Democrats at the Neil House in Columbus. About 4,000 people attended the Inaugural Day dance, with governors and guests dancing to The Missouri Waltz and Beautiful Ohio. The event drew attendees from across Ohio, with special trains and bus service bringing celebrants. Mrs. Lausche was host at a reception for Ohio’s First Lady, joined by committee chairwoman Mrs. Richard S. Wolfe, as Lausche’s family provided a musical interlude.
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Plano
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Nanking Officials Flee as Communist Forces Advance
Reports from Shanghai via AP say a ceasefire was reached in Tientsin while Communist troops press assaults on Nanking. Government leaders abandon the capital, moving south to establish emergency ministries, as Red forces push toward northern Nanking outskirts.
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National Broadcasting Company
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Tientsin
China
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Swift Action Promised Three Labor and Social Bills
Washington AP reports Representative Lesinski predicts three major labor and social welfare bills will pass Congress in six to seven weeks. He cites a Truman push for a new labor measure, higher minimum wage to 75 cents, and federal aid to educate poorer districts. House Labor Committee expected swift action with Democrats now 16 to 9 on the panel.
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White House
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D-Mich
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Michigan
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Pennsylvania
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Massachusetts
Labor Committee
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Rayburn
D-Tex
Wafdist Party Signals Entry to Egypt Government
The nationalist Wafdist Party stated it would join Egypt’s government if led by an independent premier and the current Chamber of Deputies remained intact through the summer, aligning with King Farouk’s unity appeal amid impending armistice talks. Dr. Ralph Bunche headed to Rhodes for Palestine armistice discussions between Israel and Egypt, while Ibrahim Abdel Hadi Pasha led the Saadist party in the Chamber of Deputies following the assassination of Mahmoud Fahmy Nokrashy Pasha.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Springfield names Hodge acting city manager
Springfield City Commission appointed Thomas D. Hodge as acting city manager after Oscar L. Fleckner resigned to become state liquor director. Hodge will serve until a permanent replacement is decided.
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Truman Budget Sparks Air Force Expansion Debate
Washington AP President Truman proposed a minimum 48 group Air Force in a defense budget message drawing bipartisan opposition from Vinson and others. Some lawmakers push toward a 70 group force over three to four years while Congress weighs security needs against cost. The Air Force aims for about 10,297 planes by June 30, with 9,197 after trimming trainers and surplus types.
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Elderly Farmer Found Buried Under Cabin Floor
Greenfield Indiana area sheriff reports Grant Nichols a 72 year old widower living near Carmel was shot with a shotgun and his body buried beneath the cabin floor four to five days before discovery. Sheriff Gustin and Coroner Byers described the death as a possible homicide and said neighbors had not seen Nichols for several days.
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Nichols
J. M. Byers
UC Denies Blackburn Madre Pact
A Miami University official said head football coach George Blackburn and line coach Joe Madro have resigned to join Cincinnati for eight-year contracts. Cincinnati officials denied signing them and Miami’s president confirmed resignations, while others offered no knowledge of any deal.
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Miami Board of Trustees
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Miami
Joe Madro
Oxford
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Israel Set To Attack British On Holy Land
LAKE SUCCESS AP Israel prepares a new blast at Britain as Washington and UN try to ease Palestine tension. No word on a formal Security Council complaint against Britain. Aubrey S Eban held a news conference, fueling rumors of a new attack on Britain. Eban warned British troop movements in Trans Jordan repudiated the Security Council truce. He stressed Israel’s interest in armistice talks but said provocations threaten them. British sources said no complaint would be filed over RAF planes shot near the border. Tel Aviv reports suggested Israel would file a counter-complaint, but the issue remained under consideration. Eban’s conference ran as the piece continued on page 10.
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Physician Uses Penknife To Save Unborn Baby
In Abingdon Virginia a nurse and Dr Lee M Cole Jr rushed to save an unborn infant after a mother died. Dr Harry Hayter performed a Caesarian with a pocket penknife, delivering a four pound four ounce baby boy who cried and began to gain weight. The mother Mrs Elmer Widner of Dentons Valley had died after circulatory and kidney problems. The hospital praised the nurse and resident physician for saving the child.
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Lee M. Cole Jr
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Elmer Widner
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Deficit Seen If Trumans Plans Carry
Washington AP forecasts show low and middle earners likely to dodge this year’s general income tax boosts amid a record 41.858 million budget. Yet both parties fear the July 1 spending program could require higher taxes. social welfare proposals may raise payroll taxes for millions. Republicans press for economy while Democrats in Congress wait to gauge spending before mentioning tax hikes.
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Criticism Of Acheson Held Up In Senate Talks
Republicans shelved criticism of Dean Acheson’s nomination for secretary of State until the Senate Foreign Relations Committee acts. Chairman Connally convened to hear Robert Lovett on world conditions, with hearings possible for Acheson and James Webb. GOP leaders warned against early fights. President Truman and John Foster Dulles discussed foreign policy in a White House meeting.
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Wherry
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R-Mich
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John Foster Dulles
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Syria and Saudi Accept Invitations to Indonesia Conference
The Indian Foreign Ministry announced Syria and Saudi Arabia accepted invitations to the Indonesia conference at Allahabad. Replies were expected soon from Yemen Lebanon and Iraq. Turkey and Siam declined invitations.
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Aide to Clay Faces Charge in Army Hearing
Sam L. Warhaftig a Brooklyn born adviser to Gen. Lucius D. Clay American military governor left Frankfurt for Westover Mass to face an Army hearing under Circular 100 amid disloyalty concerns. Colleagues expressed astonishment and loyalty claims while officials prepared the case.
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Warhautig
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Rhein Main
Westover Field
Mass
Squatters Rounded Up Near Ka jang by British Troops
In Singapore area central Malaya British troops began rounding up squatters suspected of aiding Cam pei insurgents. Several companies cordoned two large squatter zones around Ka jang, northwest of Singapore, shortly after the government granted sweeping emergency powers aimed at supporters of terrorists. The government said many squatters would likely be repatriated to China.
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China
California Hit by Cold Weather Halts Travel and Harvest
Storms blanket the western states from Texas to the Pacific with snow and ice. California experiences freezing temperatures, highway closures, and disrupted fruit and vegetable crops as winter weather continues to grip the region.
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Southern California snowstorm blankets LA area with up to six inches
Los Angeles and surrounding suburbs faced what could be history’s worst Southern California snowstorm. Altadena Montrose and Tujunga logged six inches each while Pasadena California Boulevard area, ten days after the Tournament of Roses parade, measured over two inches. Palos Verdes Hills near the coast also reported two inches. Snow covered many beach communities as well.
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Winter blasts threaten crops and power across regions
Freezing weather followed killing frost last week causing crop losses worth millions. Rocky Mountain region Midwest face sub zero temps while Pacific Northwest endures shortages. Dixie enjoys 70s to 80s as central plains ice and sleet disrupts power lines, schools close, roads slow nationwide.
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Defense Head Will Remain In Cabinet
James V. Forrestal said after a White House meeting with President Truman that he expects to stay on as secretary of Defense. He noted he may resign later as routine but does not expect his resignation to be accepted and he plans to continue in the cabinet. He discussed possible changes in the Security Act, to be addressed in a forthcoming presidential message to Congress.
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Bellhop Held in Dahlia Slaying with Detailed Knowledge
LOS ANGELES AP A bellhop held incommunicado as a suspect in the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short the Black Dahlia. He gave aliases including Leslie Dillion 27 and claimed no involvement while police say he possesses minute details of the mutilation.
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Dillon
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