Arabs and Jews clash in Tel Aviv Jaffa riots
Arabs and Jews fought across the Tel Aviv Jaffa boundary with guns grenades and knives leaving about 35 dead in the latest flare up over Palestine partition. Hagana and Irgun reported casualties among Jews and Arabs as curfews and hospitalizations mounted amid street fighting and strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter L. Davidson
Jerusalem
No-Man’s Land
Tel Aviv
Jaffa
Palestine
Tel Aviv- Jaffa
Hagana
Jewish Defense Force
Leo Disentchik
Associated Press
Carmel Market
Hegana
Mea Shearim
I¢ayarkon
Contrast of Teamsters Bosses with Rank and File Shown
A critical column contrasts Harry Mitchell of Cincinnati truck work and a stark Teamsters leadership portrait by Dan Tobin with harsh notes on poverty wages, high union dues, and opposition to Taft-Hartley. It cites Local 100 officials, AFL funding moves, and Tobin’s self promotion in the International Teamster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teamsters’ Union
Personifield
Harry Mitchell
Cincinnati
Teamster
Dan Tobin
Royal Court
Mitchell
Otto H. Frobe
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Tobin
Teamsters
International Teamster
Lester Hunt
Hunt
Dr Abba Hillel Silver Urges Arms for Jews
Dr Abba Hillel Silver, chairman of the American section of the Jewish agency, told a New York rally that Jews in Palestine must have arms to defend themselves against Arab riots and threats. He said Arabs misled by their leaders oppose the U N partition and vowed Jewish self defense with world Jewish support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holy Land
Abba Hillel Silver
Jewish Agency
U. N
Palestine
Louisiana to grant long holiday for state employees
Governor Jimmie Davis announced a Christmas break for state employees from the close of business Tuesday December 23 until Monday morning December 28. The holiday extends through the holiday period as described in the official notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Forge
Jimmie Davis
Dulles Plans Paris Visit Amid German Peace Talks
John Foster Dulles, adviser to Secretary of State Marshall, heads to Paris to consult French leaders on policy amid the London conference. Delegates nearing an eight day stalemate on a German peace treaty. Bidault back from Paris with clearance for talks, possible meeting with de Gaulle uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Foster Dulles
Republican Party
Marshall
Foreign Ministers’ Council
Paris
Dulles
Georges Bidault
Parris
Bidault
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
U. S
Europe
France
Italy
Washington
Germany
Russia
Missing Plane Hunt Pressed in Snowbound France
Weary American troops search the France, near the German border, for a U S air force C 47 missing since Friday with 20 aboard. French gendarmes and U S troopers join the effort as weather and snow hinder aviation along the Pisa to Frankfurt route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitche
France
U. S. Air Force
Air Force
U. S. Constabulary
Pisa
Italy
Frankfurt
Germany
Congress Debates New Cost of Living Struggle
Washington reports a White House move to submit bills on controversial inflation controls while the C I O plans a third round of wage increases. Republican leaders warn of opposition on price, wage, rationing and allocation measures as the union drive is expected to complicate Capitol Hill deliberations. President Murray says the C I O aims to lift real incomes and may pursue bargaining gains without boosting prices, with millions already in third round talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Taft
Ohio
Capitol Hill
Philip Murray
Third Round Pay Drive Slated By CIO In Postwar Plan
The CIO presses ahead with a third round of wage increases, led by Philip Murray who hopes no strikes will be needed. In New York the Marine Engineers group asks 15 percent for 40,000 members. Chicago printers strike enters day ten as papers continue with photo-engraving. A Christmas relief appeal highlights hunger amid rising prices and Good Fellows letters from needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Associated Press
Philip Murray
Washington
C. I. O. National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
New York
Atlantic and Gulf Coast Steamship Companies
Chicago
Mr. Good Fellows
King Mihai Denies Engagement Near
King Mihai of Romania rejected Copenhagen reports of an imminent engagement to Princess Anne of Bourbon-Parma. Danish sources claimed a betrothal would be announced within a month, but Romanian officials and the king disputed any engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lausanne
Switzerland
Mihai
Romania
Copenhagen
Anne of
Bourbon-Parma
Fifth Avenue
Helen
Duchess of
Aosta
Anne
Margrethe
Bern
Bucharest
London
Elizabeth
Sam Jones Plans Mass Meeting in Monroe Friday
Former Gov Sam Jones and his ticket arrive in Monroe for a mass meeting at Central Grammar School at 7 30 p m. Campaign outline and salient points are expected with Jimmy Davis band providing music as the public is invited to attend and hear campaign managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Monroe
Central Grammar School
Jimmy Davis
Russia's 4 Million Strong Army Cited In Aid Debate
The House foreign affairs committee reported to Congress that Soviet Russia has 4 050 000 men under arms. The panel cited war department figures as it urged rapid passage of 590 million dollars in stop Communism aid for Europe and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Europe
China
Soviet
Russia
House
War Department
Senate
France
Italy
Austria
Representative Eaton
New Jersey
Rules Committee
Representative Cox
Georgia
Eaton
Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Asia
Nixon pushes push for Communist registration measures
Washington, Dec. 3. Rep. Nixon leads an American activities subcommittee session to explore legal traps against Communists. He proposes compulsory registration as foreign agents and disclosure requirements for fronts, forecasting action in the regular session to curb communism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Rep
Nixon
California
America
House On
Securities and Exchange Commission
Californian
Justice
Paris Strikes Stir as Train Wreck Accelerates Pressure
In Paris on December 3, police guard the National Assembly while debate continues on a five-section strike control bill. Sabotage and a fatal train wreck on the Paris Lille line spur support for harsher penalties and quicker measures, as the strike wave shows signs of easing and Communist momentum appears to wane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bunson
Paris
Chamber of the
National Assembly
Paris-Lille
13 Die In Train Derailment Near Arras France
At least 13 people were killed and about 40 injured when a Paris to Lille passenger train derailed near Arras amid a general strike. Rescue workers sought more victims eight hours after the crash as authorities questioned whether sabotage caused the derailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
Paris
Lille
Confederation of Labor
CGT
Pas de-Calais
Texas Democrats Threaten Open War Over Tideland Issue
Texas Governor Beauford Jester says he has urged J. Howard McGrath that Texas Democrats will withhold support from the national party if it backs federal tidelands policy. He asks the state committee to approve a resolution backing legislation to vest tidelands titles in the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
National Party Organization
J. Howard McGrath
Beauford H. Jester
McGrath
National Organization
United States Supreme Court
California Tidelands
Democratic Executive Committee
Tidelands
Progressive Merchants to Give Away 1948 Ford on Christmas Eve
In Monroe's DeSiard Street 300 block, 20 merchants form The Progressive Merchants Association of the 300 Block of DeSiard and will award a new 1948 Ford V-8 Tudor Sedan at 6 30 PM Christmas Eve at a public ceremony. With each $1 purchase, shoppers receive a ticket for ownership. The prize car will be displayed at a participating store until the drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSiard Street
Monroe
Progressive Merchants Association
DeSiard
300 Block Association
Monroe Retail Merchants Bureau
Bell's Pharmacy
D. & E. Furniture Co
Dixie Shop
Field's Ready To Wear
Fink the Tailor
Gay Clothing Co
Goldsmith's Jewelry
Keene's Shoe
Krauss & Cahn Clothing
Primos
R. & A. Jewelry
R. C. Brown Clothing
Roxyana
Ruth Shops
Sandman’s Pharmacy
Silverstein’s
Tick-Tock Shop
Sears, Roebuck & Co
T. John
Melvin S. Greenblatt
Paramount Theater
Businessman and flier sentenced in navy gun theft case
Karl J. Eisenhardt, a Maryland oil executive, and Edward Browder Jr., of Texas, received prison terms for stealing 21 navy machine guns. Prosecutors linked the guns to a plot against Venezuela's provisional government and possible involvement in Cuba.
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Augusta
Venezuela
Karl J. Eisenhardt
Ellicott City
U. S
Edward Browder, Jr
Amarillo
Texas
Browder
Canadian Air Force
Frank M. Scarlett
Eisenhardt
Bushfield
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Romulo Betancourt
J. Meredith Russell
Baltimore
Air Forces
Ace
Manuel L. Fuego
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Paris Assembly
Moshe Newman
Irgun Zvai Leumi
United Nations
There
Westbrook
Pegler
DR. Silver
Santa Claus
Ministers Council
Pat Wall
Savannah
Pete Elliott
University of Michigan
Ellsworth Vines
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Jack Kramer
Yuletide
F. Strauss and Son, Inc
Hannah Masur
David Keller
Echmiee Ral Eers
Kenny Keller
Louis Masur
Cramer Haas
Labor Ministry
Autos
Pavie
Bethune
Rive de Gier
Lorraine Basin
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