Review by Schlesinger on Carlson book prompts debate
Life magazine runs a review by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. of The Plotters by Arthur A. Derounian. Schlesinger contrasts Carlson's portrayal of Communists with his cautious stance on fascism and questions Carlson’s completeness and motives.
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Steelman may answer Ickes in Capitol hearing
Washington dispatch says Conversion Director John R. Steelman was invited to testify on Capitol Hill regarding Harold Ickes call portraying him as a friendly ally of John L. Lewis. House committee leader Slaughter said Steelman has not yet accepted.
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Child Drowns in Dipping Vat Near Vidalia
In Ferriday Louisiana a 17 month old boy Jimmie Lee Watts son of Mr and Mrs Mack Watts fell into a dipping vat near his Vidalia home and drowned. His body was found by an unidentified Negro about 100 yards from the home after a noon hour disappearance. Funeral services were held at Foster Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 30 p m. He is survived by his parents a sister Ruth and brother Johnny Mack.
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Soviet Union Agrees to Veto-Free Arms Control Machinery
The United Nations moved toward concrete arms reduction after Soviet Russia agreed to accept general principles including a veto-free inspection and control system. Molotov signaled Russia would withdraw some proposals, press for amendments, and support UN action while preserving unanimous council decisions on control measures.
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Thorez Defeated in French Interim Government Vote
Paris December 4 The Communist Party candidate Maurice Thorez failed to win in the National Assembly missing the 310 vote absolute majority by 51. Most Socialist deputies supported him though abstentions by M R P and Radical Socialists led to his defeat. Jacques Duclos said the party would keep Thorez as candidate.
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Mississippi officer testifies beating of Negro in jail
Gulfport policeman Robert Williams testified he struck Richard E. Daniel after Daniel resisted a jail search following the July 2 Democratic senatorial primary. Williams said Daniel cursed and caused a disturbance outside the county jail and that the force was needed to prevent disruption to spectators, including ladies. Daniel claimed he was beaten after attempting to vote, prompting Senate inquiry into Theo Bilbo's primary campaign.
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Riley Shanks
Destitution In Our Midst A Monroe Letter Demands Aid
In Monroe a letter to the News-Star-World describes a destitute Negro family living in dire hardship. A two year old boy wore a meat sack tied with a nail to hold it closed while the mother suffers high blood pressure and the father has heart trouble. The writer urges local readers to donate to bring Christmas cheer to those in need.
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Postman Killed by Falling Woman in 15-Story Jump
New York police report a 41 year old mail carrier Alexander Cook died after being struck by the body of Natalie J. Biro 36 who plunged to death from a 15 story building. Biro died instantly and her husband Louis B. Biro an advertising firm operator said she had been ill. The couple had lived in Queens and earlier in Manhattan.
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Wyatt 10 Gives Up Housing Job
Washington Dec 4 The White House promised a statement from President Truman on the housing program controversy. Housing Expeditor Wilson Wyatt is reported to resign after demanding fuller authority to push the program. White House aides said a formal notice could come today or tomorrow.
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Antarctic expedition ships pass Florida bound for Panama Canal
The eastern group of the U S Antarctic expedition aboard the Mt Olympus steamed 300 miles off the Florida coast at 14 knots passing Savannah and Jacksonville. Army observers receive frigid weather clothing while sailors stockpile provisions and gear. Rear Admiral Richard H Cruzen outlined plans at a conference with scientists.
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Republicans Move To Probe Army Immorality At Occupation
Senate Republicans push for a full inquiry into charges of immorality venereal disease dishonesty and incompetence in the U S army during the Germany occupation. The Meader report alleges misconduct by troops officers and large displaced person arrivals.
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Woman Held In Mail Theft Case In City
A woman identified as Irma Cross, 28, of Illinois, was detained after officers found opened letters addressed to north side residents in her purse. She arrived Monday night and refused to give details beyond her name. Police say letters from the Logan family were among the seized mail. The arrest followed a report by Helen Thompson who saw the suspect take mail from a box. Ms Cross is being held in the city jail for post inspectors questioning.
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Government curbs rail freight to conserve coal
Washington reports a sweeping order to embargo rail freight and express shipments, cut rail passenger mileage by 25 percent, and restrict parcel post weight to five pounds. The move aims to keep coal burning locomotives running on reduced schedules until mid February, with an estimated 50 percent drop in freight and express shipments.
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Hunt for Paula Welden on Glastenbury Mountain
Searchers trudged eight miles up ice coated Glastenbury Mountain at dawn to find Paula Welden an 18 year old Bennington College sophomore missing since Sunday Four sightings were reported including a Stamford Connecticut industrial engineer’s daughter and a night watchman who said she continued up the slope after asking the distance to the trail end
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Stamford, Conn
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Attempt To Halt Strike Is Hinted
Washington sees hints that a formula to end the soft coal strike is being sought as John L. Lewis's contempt sentence is delayed to 3 p.m. The move follows behind the scenes talks among government, union, and A F of L officials amid speculation on penalties and possible Supreme Court appeal.
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John F. Sennett
T. Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
Justice Department
Joseph A. Padway
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Sennett
Oakland Mayor Seeks Emergency Powers Over Mass Labor Walkout
Oakland California December reports an organized labor walkout paralyzing the city. Mayor Herbert L. Beach calls for emergency powers as unions press demands against Kahn’s and Hastings, halting transit, bay bridge traffic, newspapers, and shipping while clashes occur and public support is urged.
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Truman May Urge Labor Law Changes
President Truman plans a January message to Congress focusing on labor and other topics to foster cooperation with the new GOP majority. Capitol Hill figures debate whether he will push New Deal reforms or seek a conservative approach to labor disputes including incentives for industries like coal mining to raise wages.
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Queen Elizabeth Arrives Late After Gale Injures 22
The Queen Elizabeth docked 45 minutes late after a fresh westerly gale with 40 foot waves. Twenty two passengers were injured, four with broken bones and eighteen with cuts and bruises. The seriously hurt were taken to Southampton hospitals.
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