Chinese plan changes site of government move to Canton
Nanking reports the government will relocate to Canton with offices closed by February 3 and reopening by February 5. Embassy notices went out as U S officials await guidance. Nanking officials consider a separate peace, with talks possible across the Yangtze, while a southern defense network is reportedly organized under Chiang Kai-shek. Hundreds of political prisoners are released, though most major cases remain jailed.
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Nanking
Canton
United States
Washington
U.S
Yangtze River
Li Tsung-Jen
Shanghai
South China Defense Organization
Chiang Kai-Shek
Fenghwa
Executive Yuan
The
Yuan
Yangtze Valley
Hangchow
Chientang
Nanchang
Wuchang
Bodies Of Two Soldiers Found Near Wiesbaden
Two young American soldiers were found dead near Wiesbaden. Officials said the men, apparently intoxicated, climbed on a railroad car to avoid fares and were struck by a low bridge. Identification withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Wiesbaden
U. S
Germans Called To Testify Against Axis Sally Trial
In Washington AP two German witnesses testified in the treason trial of Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally. Adelbert Houben testified that Gillars was the highest paid Nazi broadcaster, averaging 2000 to 3000 marks monthly and that she portrayed an American mother in broadcasts. Other witnesses Hans Von Richter and Inge Sylvia Doman were presented as future corroborators of the Axis Sally broadcasts from 1941 onward.
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Washington
Germany
Mildred E. Gillars
Africa
Hans von Richter
Inge Sylvia Doman
John M. Kelley, Jr
Adelbert Houben
Miss Gillars
Houben
Kelley
Midge
French Italian Reds Called On To Join Soviet Peace Front
Communist leaders in France and Italy urged their 5 million followers to join a Russian led peace front. The move, tied to Moscow's peace offensive, followed claims of Western conflict and linked European satellites in an economic council to counter the Marshall Plan.
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Rome
France
Italy
Russia
Geoamee
Aie Orcegainst
Germany
United States
Moscow
Economic Council of Mutual Assistance
U. S
Dean Acheson
Labor Parties Lead in Initial Hebrew Vote
In Tel Aviv early returns from Israel's first Hebrew parliament election show Mapai led with 32.5 percent and United Labor Mana also at 32.5 percent from 37 villages. Final makeup of the 120 member body to write a constitution not expected until Friday. Voter turnout was heavy and peaceful with some villages reporting 100 percent. Muslims and Jews, Arabs and Druze, all experienced a new voting process as the poll spread across northern Galilee and other regions.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Mapai
David Ben-Gurion
United Labor Party
Mana
Galilee
Arab
Owners Open Drive Against Rent Control
Tulsa landlords plan to mail or hand out 600 to 1,000 eviction notices in a protest against pending rent control bills. Roy Shelton and Rev. Wallace J. Murphy handed out notices as leaders of the Tulsa Property Owners Association movement. Murphy called the bills intolerable and said the action could spread nationwide with affiliated groups in 20 cities urged to join.
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Tulsa
Okla
Tulsa Property Owners Association, Inc
Roy Shelton
Wallace J. Murphy
Murphy
House
Senate
Shelton
Tulsa Association
Fundamental Christian Association of
Kansas City
Property Owners Association of America
Bevin Explains Israel Action to Withhold Recognition
London AP Bevin states Britain will not recognize Israel before consulting Commonwealth nations and Western European Allies under the Western European pact. He vows the Labor government will not be deterred from its Palestine policy and warns Britain may struggle to stay inactive if Israel Arabs fight again. Allied nations include France already recognizing Israel, plus Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Britain
Israel
Bevin
House of Commons
Palestine
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Hearing Completed Report Is Studied
The Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission finished a hearing on Ova B. Curnutt of Cincinnati, sentenced to death for planning the robbery and killing 80 year old cafe owner Thomas Wilson. The commission will study the report and recommendations before sending them to the governor. He was reprieved January 14.
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Columbus
State Pardon and Parole Commission
Ova B. Curnutt
Cincinnati
Ohio
Curnutt
Thomas Wilson
Fast action pledged on labor bill
Senate Democratic leaders pledged to move quickly to repeal the Taft-Hartley act with streamlined hearings starting Friday. Secretary Tobin will be first witness as the Labor Committee aims to finish by February 10, with Senator Lucas predicting 10 days to two weeks after that to draft a bill. Morse favors delaying hearings, while Taft signals strategy for a floor fight. Senator Morse of Oregon backs repeal.
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Washington
Senate Democratic
Lucas
D-Ill
Tobin
Senate Labor Committee
Senate
Labor Committee
Democrats
Morse
R-Ore
Thomas
Dutah
Truman
Taft
Ohio
GOP
Oregon
Battle Opens on Filibuster in Senate Rules Fight
Southern senators mobilize to defend the filibuster as the Senate Rules Committee studies measures to curb debate. Senator Stennis of Mississippi leads the push, warning any rule change could erode constitutional safeguards and turn debate into party politics.
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Washington
Stennis
D-Miss
Senate Rules Committee
Senate
First Hearing Called By Ohio Assembly On Super Toll Highways
In Columbus the Senate Highway Committee opened the measure backing toll super-roads like the Pennsylvania turnpike. Sen. Ralph A. Winter said favorable signs. Officials debated Gov Lauch’s appointee H. D. Defenbacher as state finance director, with a motion to reconsider pending after a failed last week vote.
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Ohio Assembly
Columbus
Ohio
Pennsylvania Turnpike
General Assembly
Senate
Tee
Ralph A. Winter
Rmedina
Turnpike
Edwin F. Sawicki
Rcuyahoga
Defenbacher
Ohio official campaigns to replace snoopers with public relations
Ohio Secretary of State Charles F. Sweeney outlined a planned reform to abolish the investigation department in his office. He proposed replacing investigators with a department of public relations as part of his efforts to modernize election administration and coordinate statewide election boards.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles F. Sweeney
State Department
Association of Ohio Election Officials
Sweeney
Association
Secretary of State
Investigation Department
Department of Public Relations
Fate Of 500 Chinese Officials In U.S. Hanging In Balance
Washington AP reports about 500 Chinese officials in the United States face an uncertain future as China’s Nationalist government falters. Ambassador Koo and embassy staff are paid by the regime, with many officials serving in nine cities and at UN missions. If a Communist government takes power, many fear losing posts within months. The Bank of China in New York and San Francisco is noted for strong resources to cover operations.
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Washington
China
Wellington Koo
United States
C. M. Chen
Nanking
Canton
Koo
United Nations
Chiang Kai- Shek
Chiang
Legation
Bank of China
New York
San Francisco
Ohio Senate Defeats Bid to Remove Finance Director
Democratic minority in Ohio Senate failed to block Republican Herbert D. Defenbacher from staying as state finance director. Legal experts say he can hold the office without a new appointment by Gov. Lausche since he was confirmed by the Senate two years ago and serves at the governor's pleasure. Defenbacher has not resigned and may remain in office as long as Lausche approves.
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Senate
Frank J. Lausche
H. D. Defenbacher
Columbus
Ohio
Herbert D. Defenbacher
Defenbacher
Thomas J. Herbert
Lausche
Ohio Senate weighs toll road plan and oleomargarine bill
The Ohio Senate rejected a Defenbacher appointment while reaffirming a toll road plan to fund four lane highways with user tolls and private bonds. A companion constitutional amendment seeks voter approval for toll roads. An oleomargarine bill cleared a major House hurdle despite rural opposition and moves to committee.
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Lausche
Defenbacher
Senate
Winter
Pennsylvania
New York City
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Chicago
Detroit
House of Representatives
George H. Kirkpatrick
R-Knox
House
House Industry and Labor Committee
Agriculture Committee
Southern Illinois Flood Drives Evacuations and Closures
A flood sweeping southern Illinois forced hundreds from their homes with more evacuations expected as rain drenches the Mississippi valley. Highways closed and schools disrupted while bitter weather and strong winds affect southern California resorts and western regions.
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Plains
Rocky Mountain
Illinois
Mississippi River Valley
California
Arizona
Nevada
Acheson to Hold First News Conference in Washington
Secretary of State Dean Acheson prepared for his inaugural news conference in Washington as he outlines Truman's world betterment plan. Diplomats expect discussion of aid for underdeveloped areas, Western Europe military support, and potential UN backed development programs.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Truman
Acheson
State Department
Europe
Congress
Asia
Africa
United Nations
GOP Battles Truman’s Bid for Anti-Inflation Powers
Republican senators challenged President Truman’s request for broad anti inflation powers, proposing a one year extension of voluntary controls on steel and scarce commodities. The test occurred in a closed door Senate Banking Committee session led by Maybank. Secretary Sawyer urged a seven month extension to cover the period until Septem ber and signaled a push for broader mandatory controls thereafter.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate Banking Committee
Maybank
D SC
Commerce Sawyer
Sawyer
Ohio River flood forecast holds at 44 feet limit
Cincinnati reports light rain with no flood danger as the Ohio River remains at 43 feet, nine feet below flood stage. The Weather Bureau expects a rise of less than a tenth of a foot per hour and a forecasted stage near 44 feet by tonight, though crest timing remains uncertain.
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Cincinnati
U.S. Weather Bureau
Ohio River
J. Cecil Alter
Severe winter grips central region with heavy snow and floods
Freezing rain and sleet blanketed a wide area from Dallas to the Appalachians as four inches of snow fell in Las Vegas Nevada and travel disrupted. The Weather Bureau called the conditions filthy weather as floods swelled rivers in Illinois and Indiana. Refugees hid in shelters in southern Illinois while Wabash flood levels forced mine idling near Pinckneyville.
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Nev
U. S. Weather Bureau
Dallas
Tex
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Detroit
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
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Virginia
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
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Rockies
Plateau
Melford
Utah
Pembina
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S. D
Custer
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Pocatello
Ida
Salt Lake City
New England
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
N. Y
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Mount Carmel
Ill
Wabash
Pinckneyville
48 Nations Send Men To Wheat Conference
Washington AP reports representatives from 48 nations met to draft plans ensuring a steady wheat supply at fair prices for consumers and farmers. The conference targets dependable imports, fair market division among exporters, and price stabilization amid improving world grain stocks and downtrend prices. Secretary Brannan to head the U S delegation, stressing the need to retain a share of the world market or face sharp production cuts.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Argentina
Australia
Soviet Russia
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Brannan
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