Claim Success in Moscow on Atom And Jap Contro
The Big Three foreign ministers meet in Moscow to end a three month deadlock. A joint communique calls for a unified provisional Korea with potential independence in five years and outlines broader governance for Romania and Bulgaria with peace treaties vis a vis Italy Hungary and Finland. The talks were led by Byrnes Bevin and Foreign Commissar.
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Moscow
United States
Russia
Britain
Korea
Romania
Bulgaria
Italy
Hungary
Finland
State Byrnes
Bevin
What For Tokie Occupation Council Draws Japanesecurb
Japanese reactions show surprise and unease over future status with officials silent. Public sentiment questions need for an occupation council as concern grows amid uncertain postwar arrangements.
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Tokie
Four power council eyed to oversee Japan policy
The big three foreign ministers agreed to create a four power council in Tokyo and a Washington policy making commission to run postwar Japan. The move aims to curb General MacArthur's authority as supreme Allied commander, amid unsettled points and U.S. troop withdrawal promises by January 1.
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United States
Byrnes
En Act
Seontenggoer
Soma Tg
Sugelgg
Japan
Russia
Britain
China
Tokyo
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Time Calls: Police Provide The Time Of Day In Quiet Civic Duty
Citizens asked the police 1 918 times this year for the correct time with an average six calls daily. Officers verify time via radio clock signals and noon checks, noting summer storms spike inquiries and a humorous episode about a resident forgetting a water pan under the ice box. The chief says time requests are minor but essential, though siren alerts take priority.
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Police Department
Booreman
Anlec
Ilinois
J. H. Schwaiger
Taxpaying Time Opens at Commercial and Savings Bank
City Treasurer Charles Bolender and City Clerk G. S. Soseman prepare to collect Monroe taxes at the Commercial and Savings Bank from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Total levy about $214,821.60 with a 95 percent collection goal for the two months ending March 1. Delinquent accounts accrue 8 percent monthly interest after the deadline.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Charles Bolender
Monroe
Clarence
Ac Oe
Blaze Halts Kentucky Shaft Rescue Efforts
Rescue work at a Pineville Kentucky coal mine was stopped after a new blaze broke out during efforts to reach trapped miners. Officials denied reports of bodies found, with Harry Thomas of the state mines department saying no bodies have been located yet and urging patience for families.
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Pineville
Associated Press
Harry Thomas
Kentucky
Ingenuity Fails in Jail Incident Say Officials
Sheriff R reports a reflected attempt at an escape with improvised blades found in the jail. The method was unclear yet one knife seemed to notch another blade and no current inmate could be linked to making or concealing the weapons.
Retail volume up 7 to 11 percent from year ago
Dun and Bradstreet reports New York retail volume for the country this week rose 7 to 11 percent versus last year. December closed with the largest dollar volume of buying over momentary dollar volume far exceeded that of the high case 1944 week. Inventory levels were reported equal to or slightly smaller than a year ago in most lines.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Baltzer Elected Chamber Leader Amid Holiday Plans
Paul Baltzer was elected president of the Chamber Commerce at a year end dinner. D. A. Crandall reported on a labor housing survey and the Victory Loan drive's success. New officers include William K. Bauman as treasurer and Day as secretary. New board members are Harry J. Bellahan LaVerne C. Gallitz and Earl R. Johnson. Plans for a home show and a Christmas program were discussed.
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Chamber Commerce A
Party Agnt
D. A. Crandall
Chamber
Baltzer
Roth
Bureau
Retail Bureau
Ludlow Hotel
Turner Hall
William K. Bauman
Day
Harry J. Bellahan
LaVerne C. Gallitz
Earl R. Johnson
Robert G. Rote
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Government aims to cut clothing costs for veterans and youth
The 1946 plan targets expanding affordable suits and coats for veterans and boys. For early next year CPA will route 23 million yards of wool fabric to mens and boys trousers and coats, with a yearly goal of 28 to 30 million suits. Top quarter retail price set at 33 dollars for government aided men’s suits.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
Teacher slain in California. mother confesses
A 24 year old school teacher was found dead in San Bernardino. Sheriff Emmett L. Shay said a 31 year old mother of two confessed to the killing claiming her husband left the family to fend for themselves.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Emmett L. Shay
Truman Plans Radio Address and Congress Message Afloat
President Truman will deliver a national radio report between 9 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday January 3 from aboard the yacht Williamsburg while cruising the Potomac toward Chesapeake Bay. He will work on both the radio speech and the message to Congress, remaining within 100 miles of the capital and in constant contact with the White House via Secretary Byrnes.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Charlies G. Ross
Congress
Williamsburg
Tomac River
Chesapeake
Ross
Byrnes
Moscow
Quantico
Protest Draining of Pools Along Upper Mississippi
An Army Engineers spokesman said water was drawn off pools on the upper Mississippi to limit damage to fish and wildlife. The plan is part of a progressive operation with local conservation groups. William A. Galewski, former mayor of Winona Minnesota, said he organized a telegram campaign to President Truman from Red Wing to La Crosse. Mayor J J Kecca of La Crosse criticized the Army’s plan to halt lowering.
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Washington
Army Engineers
Mississippi River
Cumeeinee
William A. Galewski
Winona
Minn
Galewski
Truman
Red Wing
la Crosse
J. J. Kecca
Stamps Take Their Own Licking in Postwar Business
In a postwar era a new machine in Milwaukee demonstrates self stamping by issuing stamps from $1 to a set amount. The Pitney Bowes Postage Meter firm claims a recent test in the East processed 60 parcel laden customers in 10 minutes, delivering stamps and postmarks.
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Asia
Pitney-Bowes Postage Meter Company
Milwaukee
Decline in Liquor Beer Cigarette and Gas Taxes
Tax receipts show October to November declines across liquor and beer taxes cigarette taxes and gas taxes. October figures drop to November with liquor roughly 392 727 and beer about 225 375 along with cigarette taxes at 423 103 and gas taxes at 2 122 633. A balance of government bonds exists for a highway fund totaling 25 million.
Keily Announces Call for Michigan Special Session
Governor Keily announced a call for a special session in Lansing to address urgent state issues. The move follows recent legislative developments and signals quick action on key policy priorities.
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Michigan
Lansing
Keily
American Troops to Move to Basra Under Iran Agreement
AP reports all U S troops in Iran will be relocated to Basra Iraq to honor a government agreement for withdrawal by January 1. The text also notes the last American troops departed Tehran two weeks earlier and a formal meeting tomorrow may issue a response to the unconditional truce proposal.
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Tehran
Iran
Basra
Iraq
Ttranian
U. S
Russian Question On Bretton Woods
Washington notes a Russian move toward the new international stabilization fund and world bank as the Bretton Woods system opens. Officials see a possible Soviet loan request but remain unnamed. eligibility for membership and funding details are outlined, with $8.8 billion for currency stabilization and $9.1 billion in bank assets for postwar reconstruction.
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Washington
International Stabilization Fund
World Bank
Soviet Union
Bretton Woods
Reo
Russia
Seelen
Fatal Car Truck Crash in Milwaukee Claims Pripps
Harold W. Pripps, 56, assistant manager of the Milwaukee office of Fidel, dies in a crash between a car and a truck in Milwaukee. Police report ongoing investigation into factors of the collision.
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Harold W. Pripps
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Fidel
GM Won't Open up Books to Mediators
The article notes President GM will not open financial records to mediators amid a butter shortage. It cites Button stating hope lies in spring milk production increases and creamery use of excess butter making. The piece mentions federal actions and creamery industry responses to shortages.
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Wesitten
Button
GM Withdraws From Wage Hearing Over 30 Percent Demand
The board considers whether GM can afford a 30 percent wage rise sought by the CIO Auto Workers union. GM President E Wilson said the company would withdraw from proceedings unless the board further considers the affordability factor. The panel may request GM books to assess the company’s ability to pay and wage demand impacts.
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Cio-Auto Workers Union
Merritt
General Motors Corporation
G-M
E. Wilson
Ceee Ee
Truman
Want No Change in Teacher Retirement Pension Program
Madison report shows University of Wisconsin retirement board chair Mark Ingraham says the teachers retirement system is sound and should not be changed. Charles McKeown notes a $75 million fund with $50 million in government securities and 17,284 members contributing $82.60 annually, urging study before any recommendations.
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Madison
Mark Ingraham
University of Wisconsin Retirement Board
Charles McKeown
Milwaukee
Same Thief Suspected in Double Thefts Reported
A radio stolen from Stocker Body Shop tonight and a tire snatched from a Gateway City Transfer truck this morning prompt police to note the unlikely fit of the tire to a 1941 Ford. Officials say no proof ties the two thefts, but the coincidence puzzles investigators.
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Stocker
Arlie G. Mitchell
Gateway City Transfer Company
New City Snowplow Passes Acid Test With Fine Results
Monroe reports a demonstration of a new snowplow yesterday. The department superintendent drove the vehicle toward the airport southwest of the city, clearing drifts and creating a clean pathway.
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New City
Monroe
Winter Wonderland Frost Turns Monroe Into Fairyland
Monroe residents awoke to frost coated trees shrubs and wires creating a fairyland scene. The city reported no power outages and the courthouse clock kept time though roads were slick and skating rinks need re-spraying as temperatures rise.
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Monroe
Solon Seeks Bill to Curb Petrillo Rulings
The Californian reports a Solon will bar a committee from public view after Congress reconvenes on January 14 to vote on a bill aimed at preventing coercive control by James Petrillo. Petrillo also pushes for more musicians on local radio stations.
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Californian
Congress
Prac
Petrillo
Berlin Rail Patalities in Holiday Accidents
Two holiday rail incidents in the Berlin area leave multiple fatalities. Officials report derailments and collisions affecting passengers and workers as investigations begin.
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Berlin
Sea Drama Aboard Henry D Thereau Off Azores
The Henry D Thereau, a Liberty ship from Naples bound for Cape May New Jersey, sent a fleet warning that 5,000 tons of bombs were breaking loose in a tween decks hatch. The navy, noting the ship is not a troop carrier, reported a crew of about 40 and said details were unavailable. The vessel lay about 420 miles southwest of the Azores.
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Henry D. Thereau
Naples
Cape May
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Thereau
Azores
Mavy
Italy
United States
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