Final Christmas Carols Sing by Greek Girls and Ein Stracht Choirs
Two fine choirs performed in New Castle on Thursday night in a municipal Christmas carol sing on the public square. The Greek Girls' Choir opened with Greek Christmas songs directed by Miss Helen Papazekos, followed by the Ein Stracht Singing Society presenting male, mixed, and children's choirs in German and English under Prof. Waldermar Dishwitz. The event, sponsored by the Merchants' Division of the Greater New Castle Association, energized downtown with spirited performances and marked a continuing local tradition led by Ross D. Rosenberger.
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Helen Papazekos
Einstracht Singing Society
Waldermar ‘Dishwitz
Merchants’ Division
Greater
New Castle
Associaion
Ross D.rosenberger
Dutch claim control of key centers of Java
Forces in Central Java reportedly clear scattered pockets around Surakarta and Magelang. On the north coast, units from the Port of Rembang occupy Blora while advances north and west reach Buitenzorg, Serang, and Djasioga. Dutch communiques claim capture of Parakurabuh near an airfield, with Republican positions in east and west Central Java nearing pressure.
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Bute
Cen Stral Java
Surakarta
Magelang
Rembang
Blora
Ron
Buitenzorg
Dava
Serang
Djasioga
Syematrs
Parakurabuh
Buklfingg
Ihava
Madlun
Hediri
Ghsetvere
Neans Prepare Malin Stand in Java Mountain Stronghold
Reports say Neans may set up a defense from underground fortifications built by Japanese during the war in Wiesepo mountain bastions. Earlier rumors claimed Medium had already fallen as radio Navlun went silent after warning of repuls. Markun, in central Java, remains a key Republican stronghold held by Dutch forces.
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Wiesepo
Radio Navlun
Markun
Centra
Java
Adrift Boy Survives 49 Hours at Sea in Caribbean
Russell Latona a 13 year old from Sacramento California survived 49 hours adrift in shark infested waters off Cuba after leaping to aid a shipmate who fell from a fishing schooner. He described being cast ashore with his companion missing and enduring shark bites and exposure before rescue.
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Eme Yelepnena
Russell Anthony Latona
Colin Boy
Sacramento
Calif
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
Tony
Deaths Of The Day Veach and Reed
Death notices report the passing of widow Vance Veach and Catherine Reed in Warren and West Middlesex. Veach died at her son Samuel Veach’s home after two years of illness, aged long-time resident of Warren. She leaves a son, a sister, a half brother, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Monday evening at Cunninghams West Middlesex with interment Haywood Cemetery.
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Mre Vaore V
Samuel M. Veard
Warren
Oho
Molly Garret
Columbus
Ohio
Edward Davis
Mamilton
Ontario
Suctive
Cunninghan
West Middlesex
J. N
French Premier Survives Vote On Military Budget
Queuille urged unity for domestic program as Left and Right clash over defense. Despite his appeal, the military budget failed to pass by a large margin, while the assembly approved a tax increase 317 to 270 amid broad factional dissension.
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Queuille
France
Fire at Union Brewery and Sawdust Fire Reported
A small fire was found at the Union Brewery on Samson Street around 1:00 a.m. today. Firemen covered smouldering sawdust under the barrel repair room. damage estimated at about $10, reported by Fire Chief H. B. Steln rink.
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Union Trewery
Samson Street
Saipan to Race North for Greenland Rescue Mission
NORFOLK VA Dec 24 The carrier Saipan will race north tonight to aid in rescuing 14 airmen stranded on a Greenland ice cap after a C-47 crew ran out of gas and four men were added to the marooned group. Air Force and Navy teams stand by with planes helicopters and gliders ready to fly at first break in storm.
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Bradzt
Air Force
Norfolk
Saipan
Greenland
Navy
Washington
Abe Rador
Christina
China’s Premier Plans Fight for Honorable Peace
Nationalist forces claimed success on the East Central front repelling a Communist southward drive along the Grand Canal toward the Yangtze. Gen Chen Yi’s Red forces pressed toward crossing the Yangtze, aiming to cut surface links between Nanking and Shanghai. A lull followed amid cold, rain as both sides regroup for potential major battles that could decide China’s fate.
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East Central
Grand Canal
Yangtze River
Chen Yi
Red
Yangtee
Nanking
Shanghai
Tangku
China
Rotary Club Meeting Promises Surprise Program
The Rotarian notes upcoming Monday session in Pittsburgh, with the program chair promising a surprise. Attendance will test faith in him, who is hinted to be a vice president. The column recalls a prior call for volunteers to bring children to the Rotary Anns Christmas party and mentions a bus offer and donation.
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Rotary
John Panella
al Teshen
Pittsburgh
Cari
Paisley
Pa Newe Observes Pa Newe Observes in Willing District
A terse town note reports a hunter named Ronald inspecting traps, noting a 42 inch wing span and a successful dispatch of a creature described as a wicked seoking Bint. He used the hammer and harvester tools and had several coon traps set, ending with a claim of ridding the district of the chicken thief.
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Ronald
Seoking
Warfare Flares In Holy Land On Christmas Eve
War erupts as Israeli forces attack near Gaza and Nirim while Egyptian and Jordanian posts along the Palestine coast report shelling. U N observers note tanks and armored cars moving eastward amid regional fear of wider conflict.
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Holy Land
Palestine
U.N
Iraq
Syria
Egypt
Cairo
Nirim
Gaza
Duggan death ruled not foul play by inquiry
A seven member group of writers and educators defended Duggan's name amid accusations of smearing the dead man after his 16th floor fall from a New York skyscraper. The House unAmerican Activities Committee faced charges of inhumanity for publishing unverified disloyalty claims.
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Duggan
House Committee On Un-American Activites
Rep. Mundt
Shalrman
House Committee
New York
Duggin
White Christmas for Most of Nation
Atlantic seaboard sees a Christmas snowfall as railroads add sections to handle passengers. airlines and bus terminals extend hours while late ticket requests surge. Miami welcomes tourists from New York and eastern cities as major clubs host Christmas Eve shows and warm spas draw visitors. West coast reports damp cold hindering holiday traffic and a high accident rate in northern California.
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Miami
New York
California
President will make Christmas Eve address
President Truman plans a quiet Christmas at Independence with a family gathering. A White Christmas brought several inches of snow, while a mammoth turkey dinner is set for 2 pm Christmas Day at the President's home. Relatives include Mrs. David Wallace and the Wallaces of Denver, among others visiting from town and beyond.
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Margaret
Mr. Roman
Independence
Ir. Truman
David Wallace
Truman
Frank Wallace
George Wallace
Fred Wallace
Fred Wallaces
Denver
Washington
Bishop Wicke to Speak Here Amid 1200-church Conference
Bishop L. C. Wicke, a Cleveland native and graduate of Bates-Wallace College with a Doctor of Divinity and PhD from Drew Theological Seminary, is to lecture here. He leads a large church area spanning Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Erie conferences with about 1,200 churches. His daughters Shirley and Elaine are at Dickinson College and Mt Lebanon High School respectively.
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Newell Kelly
New Castle
James Eakin
Millville
Bishop Wickes
Batewin-w Wallace College
Ran Drew Theological Seminary
Hig
T Ie
Pittsburgh
West,Virginia
Erie
Shirley
Dickinson College
Elaine
Mt Lebanon
Warfare halt in Indonesia demanded amid shifting Asia stance
A fragmentary report notes calls for a halt to warfare in Indonesia. It mentions Britain’s colonial issues, a church figure named Bishop Wieke, and unexpected shifts from China and a large crowd reaction as tensions unfold in Southeast Asia.
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Indonesia
Wieke
China
U.S
Clergy Career Highlights Include Bishop Candidates
A clergyman who did graduate work at Syracuse Yale Columbia and Union Theological Seminary held pastorates in New Jersey for years. He served as district superintendent of the Jersey City district from 1987 to 1983 and led the Lebanon Methodist church until June. In June he was elected a bishop in the northeastern jurisdiction.
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Syracuse University
Yale University
Columbia University
UN Theological Seminary
New Jersey
Jersey City
ML Lebanon Methodist Church
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