Tension Easing In China After News Of Victory
In Nanking central China tension eased after a government report of a complete Suchow victory. The battle's outcome boosted Chiang Kai-shek's standing while Communist command plans for renewed action remained likely. Weather aided air strikes and rail lines near Suchow and Pengpu were contested, with casualties estimated by officials.
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China
Harold K. Milks
Nanking
Suchow
Chang Liu-Shih
Suchon
Pengpu
Pukow-Suchow
AFL considers Hatch Act repeal drive in push for political role
The AFL weighs two major Hatch Act changes to ease limits on federal workers. One plan would allow political discussion with penalties set by the Civil Service Commission. the other would abolish the act. A compromise is sought to enable a convention floor vote amid fears of restoring broad government authority.
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Cincinnati
AFL
Hatch
Carl A. Hatch
New Mexico
Civil Service Commission
CIO Will Not Form New Political Party
The CIO plans to stay outside the Democratic and Republican parties and cooperate with President Truman in his legislative program. It aims for closer unity with farmers and small business groups and may collaborate with the AFL but does not expect a merger soon.
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Portland, Obe
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Truman
Americans For Democratic Action
AFL
Israel Holds Negev Despite UN Withdrawal Deadline
Israel kept control of the Negev after a cabinet session, withdrawing only troops entered after October 14 while retaining May 15 and earlier forces. Bunche called Israel's reply to UN orders gratifying, signaling willingness to comply in principle with the Security Council resolution.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Negev
United Nations
Paris
Ralph Bunche
Palestine
Security Council
Truce Mission
Bersheba
Jerusalem
Bunche
Truce Commission
William E. Riley
Egypt
Riley
UN approves western plan for arms limitation
In Paris Francis Carpenter reports the UN General Assembly endorses a Western backed plan for further study of arms control while ignoring Soviet protests that the U S Britain and other Big Five are in an arms race Dulles calls Russia's one third cut proposal almost irresponsible and a cruel deception Russia counters with a one third cut plan
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Paris
Russia
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
United Nations
United States
Soviet Union
General Assembly
Britain
United Nations Assembly
Francis Carpenter
John Foster Dulles
United Nations General Assembly
Watts Trial Nearing End In Cincinnati Murder Case
AP reports Mary Clay Watts, 43, on trial for first degree murder in Cincinnati as closing arguments proceed. Jury of nine women and three men to hear verdict. Watts testifies for a second day denying poisoning daughter Barbara Ann, age 11, with barbiturates and mercury contributing cause cited by the state.
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Cincinnati
Mary Clay Watts
Salary study recommends 7.8 percent raise for Ohio state workers
The Ohio Salary Study Commission proposes a 7.8 percent pay hike for 26 000 state employees and officials, effective July 1 1948, totaling 4 940 340 annually and raising the payroll to 68 100 340. The plan, based on comparisons with other states and private industry, would reclassify about 700 job categories and maintain cost of living adjustments through July 1 1949.
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Columbus
Ohio
The
Public Administration Service of
Chicago
State Civil Service Commission
Director of Finance
Colum
Civil Rights Drive Moves In To Knock Out Filibusters
In Washington Democratic Chairman J Howard McGrath announces a push for civil rights laws in Congress and supports changing Senate rules to end filibusters. He cautions southern Democrats against blocking reform while Republicans back the plan.
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M’'Grath
Congress
Three Year Old Killed by Youthful Hunter in Ohio
In Canton Ohio a three year old, Daniel Fritsch, died from shotgun wounds after a youth hunter mistook him for a pheasant on the Fritsch farm near Malvern. The 16 year old hunter responsible was not taken into custody as sheriff Roy Orwick investigated.
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Canton
Daniel Fritsch
Aultman Hospital
Fritsch
Malvern
John Fritsch
Carroll County
Roy Orwick
Belgium cabinet resigns amid crisis over clemency policy
Premier Paul Spaak's Socialist Catholic coalition quits after Justice Minister Struve resigns amid debate on clemency for German collaborators. It is believed Spaak will not form a new government and Gaston Eyskens may become premier as Prince Charles seeks a new leader.
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Brussels
Belgium
Paul Spaak
Paul Struve
Spaak
Gaston Eyskens
Charles
Struge
Fifteen German War Criminals Hanged In Landsberg
Fifteen more German war criminals were hanged today at Landsberg prison, raising the total to 73 executed in six weeks for wartime murders of concentration camp prisoners and American soldiers. Since October 15, at least nine have died each Friday, the grim toll in the district.
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Munich
Germany
Landsberg
Adolf Hitler
Man Treated for Tularemia After Rabbit Handling
Lee Bing Jr. of Hemlock Grove was treated for tularemia after injuring his hand while cleaning a rabbit. He attributed the illness to handling wildlife and a bone puncture in his hand.
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Pomeroy, O
Lee Bing, Jr
Hemlock Grove
Negotiations Open In Crippling East Coast Dock Strike
First joint talks between AFL International Longshoremen’s Association and New York Shipping Association begin as strike spans ten days. Leaders warn of reprisals against British liners diverted to Halifax and urge Halifax longshoremen to reconsider working ships rerouted there as federal mediator Margolis predicts talks will extend next week.
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NEW York
J. Joseph P. Ryan
AFL
U. S
Halifax
Nova Scotia
St. John
New Brunswick
William N. Margolis
AFL International Longshoremen’s Association
New York Shipping Association
Pilots Offer Chinese Help to Chiang Kai-Shek
Claire Chennault relayed to Chiang Kai-Shek an offer by veterans of the American 14th Air Force to form a volunteer air group to fight the Chinese Reds. Chennault, retired U S major general and former 14th Air Force commander, now runs an air transport company in China. He called the offer generous and from veterans of the China Burma theater.
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Shanghai
Claire Chennault
Chiang Kai-Shek
14Th Air Force
Chennault
U. S
14Th
China
China-Burma War
West Midwest Hit By Snow Wind And Rain
A winter storm plowed across the West and Midwest bringing snow wind and cold rain from southwestern Minnesota to the Oklahoma Panhandle. Travel was hazardous bus schedules disrupted lines down and some schools closed. The storm drifted from eastern Colorado and was followed by a variable forecast with mixed precipitation and fluctuating temperatures.
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West
Midwest
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma Panhandle
Colorado
Yes
Truman Keeps Close Eye on News Abroad in Key West
President Truman, on vacation in Key West, monitored crises in Europe and China while officials kept tight secrecy on Chiang Kai-shek’s plea for strong U S statements and increased aid. The Times said Truman’s reply noted faster military shipments to China but did not commit beyond the $400 million program. Secretary Forrestal met with Truman briefly after a Europe trip, then returned to Washington to prepare a fuller peace outlook and a State of the Union focused on civil rights and New Deal measures.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Key West
Fla
Truman
Europe
China
White House
Shiang Kai- Shek
Mr. Truman
New York Times
Nanking
Chiang
United States
Wright
Defense Forrestal
Defense
Forrestal
Washington
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House
Marshall
Economic Cooperation Administration
Harriman
Ohio lawmakers weigh special session amid recount talks
State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson urged impounding ballots from the November 2 election and an immediate recount of disputed contests. Governor Herbert may announce today if he will call a special session to fund a tuberculosis hospital at Ohio State Universitys medical center and consider a general recount of ballots. A top legal advisor noted a session could authorize a commission to investigate and recount ballots statewide where needed.
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Columbus
Joseph T. Ferguson
Edward J. Hummel
Thomas J. Herbert
Ohio State University
Medise Center
Truman
Cuyahoga County
Ralph O. Spahr
Xenia
Robert E. Crone
Ossorn
Weather Across Regions Brings Freezing Temps and Snow
Yesterday and today a slow northeastward cold front hit western Kansas with three to six inches of snow and winds to 70 mph. Snow was drifting. the east saw milder temps with Chicago 61 and New York 63. West Yellowstone reported 13 below zero. Idaho snow squalls stranded 20 hunters.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Midwest
Chicago
New York
Miami
Los Angeles
West Yellowstone
Mont
Idaho
Truman Quoted Opposed to Civil Rights Says Truman Opposed
Rep Frank W Boykin quoted President Truman telling him civil rights program is opposed in principle but needed to win Democrats He said Truman would push compromises through Congress and that Truman’s election benefitted them Ross had no comment from Key West on the remarks The Mobile Rotary Club heard the talk yesterday
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Mobile
Ala
Frank W. Boykin
D-Ala
Truman
Boykin
Frank
Mobile Rotary Club
Private Affair Set for 1949 Oscar Ceremony
President Jean Hersholt announced the 1949 Oscar awards will be a private industry event staged on a studio sound stage to be named later. George Jessel will serve as master of ceremonies.
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Hollywood
Jean Hersholt
Acade of Motion Picture Arts and Sciiences
George Jessel
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