Inauguration Day Fetes Draw Huge Washington Crowd
Thousands arrived in Washington in holiday mood for Harry S. Truman's inauguration. Estimates ranged 500,000 to 750,000 as crowds poured in by rail, air, and car. Democrats suffered a brief setback when the Senate defeated a tax waiver on inaugural tickets, met with reactions including a Dewey congratulatory message.
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Harry S. Truman
Jackson County
Missouri
Senate
Congress
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Truman
Empire shift and American dominance warned by Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler argues the United States has risen to global leadership at the British Empire’s expense. He contends Americans lack empire temperament and may ruin themselves financially. Pegler recalls prewar Europe fondly, critiques U S WWI and WWII excesses, and critiques Britain’s postwar decline and Roosevelt’s role in wartime policy.
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United States
Europe
England
French Republic
Britain
F. D. Roosevelt
Bing Crosby switches to CBS for fall radio venture
Hollywood January 19 Bing Crosby leaves ABC for CBS in a three party talent raid. CBS chairman William S Paley announced Crosby will be heard on CBS next fall for an extended period covering radio and television shows. Details on contract and TV appearances remain undisclosed as sponsors and future time slots are unclear.
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Bing Crosby
CBS
Ol’ Groaner
Columbia Broadcasting System
American Broadcasting Co
Jack Benny
National Broadcasting Co
Amos ‘N’ Andy
NBC
William S. Paley
CBS Board
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Paley
Bing
ABC
Radio Row
Hooper
New York
President Signs Own Pay Hire Bill
President Truman signed the measure raising his pay from 75 000 to 100 000 annually and boosting expense allowances. It also ups the pay of Vice President-Elect Barkley and Speaker Rayburn from 20 000 to 30 000 with 10 000 expense funds each. The White House notes the President’s new 50 000 expense fund requires no accounting.
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Rayburn
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One Term Limit Sees 15 States Needed For Adoption
The proposed two term limit for future presidents has 21 states ratified and needs 15 more to take effect. Legislatures in 25 states that have not acted meet soon, with many controlled by Democrats or split between parties. The amendment excludes current president Truman and is pursued by a Republican led Congress since 1947 with a deadline of March 1954. Indiana moves toward ratification. Massachusetts signals support. Idaho response noted.
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Cease-fire in China Sought Amid Civil War Talks
Nanking January 19 government information office announced a cease-fire request for both government and Communist forces and immediate peace negotiations. Executive Yuan urged unconditional halt and delegation talks, while legislative Yuan must approve proposals from the executive. The body governs 11 ministries, four commissions and two administrations.
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Kuomintang Party
Tough policy toward Russia seen in Acheson fight
Senate confirmation hearings for Dean Acheson as secretary of state signal the Truman administration’s continued hard line against Russia. Republicans warned they may oppose future policy despite backing his nomination, stressing that foreign policy remains President Truman’s prerogative amid the ongoing cold war.
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Washington
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George C. Marshall
Robert A. Lovett
Vandenberg
R-Mich
G. O. P. Senate
Flames Leap High At Big Inch Line
Flames continued to leap up to 20 feet from the Big Inch pipeline at Morris nine hours after a gas line fire began during a power failure at a pumping station. A Texas Eastern spokesman said the fire was under control and likely to burn out soon as gas was shut off at Longview and stations along the line closed.
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Batesville
Ind
Morris
Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation
Longview
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Big Inch
Stadium fund drive nets 11332 toward Bernstein Park
Legionnaires report $11,332 raised in cash toward the Ameri can Legion Stadium Inc construction of the proposed Bernstein Park baseball diamond. The goal is $60,000. Donors include Dave Silverstein J F Stone Joe Fuller H M James McCain Richards Inc F Strauss Pete Menefee R D Kellogg Saul Adler Coca Cola Bottling Co Herbert Fink Delta Furniture Co Passman Equipment Co Lisetta's Bar Package Liquor.
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Dave Silverstein
J. F. Stone
Joe Fuller
H. M. James
McCain-Richards, Inc
F. Strauss
Pete Menefee
R. D. Kellogg
Saul Adler
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Herbert Fink
Delta Furniture Co
Passman Equipment Co
Lisetta’s Bar
Package Liquor
Mine Union Shop Contract Declared Illegal in Ruling
Washington January 19 The union shop provision in John L Lewis contract with soft coal operators was ruled illegal by an NLRB examiner The decision cites Taft Hartley rules requiring a worker vote for union shop clauses and non Communist affidavits which UMW chief refused to sign The industry sought review as a broader shift in law looms and a one year agreement with captive mines faced legal challenge by U S Steel and others A brief strike over the clause interrupted steel plant coal supply and was settled pending court action
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John L. Lewis
National Labor Relations Board
United Mine Workers
Congress
U. S. Steel Corporation
Steel Company
T. Alan Goldsborough
William R. Ringer
Minor Senate defeat on inaugural ticket taxes shocks Washington
In Washington Jan 19 a 47 to 44 Senate vote blocked a bill exempting inaugural parade and ball tickets from excise taxes. Republicans with six southern Democrats conveyed a possible coalition edge, challenging Democratic leaders and suggesting balance power may lie beyond administration control.
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Mysterious death probe stalls in Florida
In Tallahassee authorities mark time as they await FBI analysis on evidence in the night death of Grenville Baker the 27 year old World War II veteran heir to New York banking millions found with a pistol wound after a jeep crash on his mother’s plantation. Thelma Griffin a 21 year old divorcee who was with him is described as a tavern car hop and gave limited information. Police weigh accident versus possible self-inflicted death amid lack of signs pointing to murder.
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Grenville Baker
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New York
Here
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William D. Hopkins
Frank Stoutamire
Hopkins
Griffin
Cutter and Tanker Crash Off New Jersey Coast
Ten coast guardsmen died and at least 19 were injured when a coast guard cutter collided with a tanker in thick fog off the New Jersey coast. Fire broke out on the cutter Eastwind as sailors remained aboard to battle the blaze and protect the ammunition store. Seventy-eight uninjured survivors were rescued by another vessel, 60 miles southeast of Barnegat Light Vessel.
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North Symington Ave
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Truman Takes Over Capital Inaugural Week
Washington January 19 Harry S Truman arrived amid festivities pledging to fight for world peace and a fair domestic program while urging Democrats in Congress to cooperate He recalled Roosevelt's death and outlined his 21 point plan noting earlier fights with Congress and the Philadelphia 1948 convention through to 1950 elections.
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Mighty Military Array Arranged For Inauguration
Washington January 19. The armed forces will parade before President Truman in the largest show of military force for a presidential inauguration. About 700 warplanes from the air force and navy are to fly over the parade, with tanks and guns on the ground. The air armada will include nearly 500 planes, from B 36 bombers to jet fighters and troop transports, while the navy contributes over 200 planes. Army tanks and infantry will participate as part of the ground display, illustrating military power amid international tension and inter service rivalry.
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Midlands Get Frigid Weather In Midwest Snow
Kansas City area bore the brunt of a winter storm that dumped eight inches of snow and halted travel. Schools closed in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas, highways were near impassable in parts of Missouri, hotels filled with stranded travelers, and some airline and rail services faced delays as the system moved northeast.
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Highway Patrol
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Midwest
Tornado Hits Calendonia Mississippi. One Dead
A tornado struck Calendonia in northeast Mississippi killing 90 year old Mrs. Mary Leonard and injuring 14 others. National guardsmen were deployed to aid, as the storm demolished two cotton gins and several churches and homes. Local residents recounted hearing a roaring sky and seeing debris fly as the twister moved eastward through the town.
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el Bethel
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Lowndes County
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R. M. Lockhart
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