Eisenhower says demobilization well ahead of plan by July 1
General Eisenhower told lawmakers that all eligible soldiers will be discharged by July 1 and that demobilization has already surpassed War Department expectations. He noted about 1.65 million more have left service since V J day, and warned the army could be nearly empty by March 1 if rates fall. He cited occupation duties and surplus property as reasons for the slowdown.
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Washington
INS
Dwight D. Eisenhower
War Department
Eisenhower
George C. Marshall
Army Chief of Staff
Congress
Marshall
Admiral Kimmel Says Secrecy Hid 1941 Pearl Harbor Facts
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel told a Pearl Harbor committee that withholding information from Washington misled him about Japan’s attack plans. He argued intercepts showed Japan’s timing, which could have changed Pacific fleet dispositions if delivered earlier.
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Washington
INS
Husband E. Kimmel
Pearl Harbor Committee
Navy Department
Hawaomma
Pacific
Kimmel
Valen Boe Day Hints Rise After V J Day Stat
Five months after the war ended on August 14 V J Day, citizens note upcoming Valen Boe Day as valentines appear for sale. A misty rain turning to snow complicates travel at daybreak. Cathedral high school plans a January graduation. the system will shift to a June commencement next year to end mid winter.
Daily Weather Report from United States period ending 9 m
The report notes a high of 41 degrees and a low of 23 with traces of rain. River stage stands at 69 feet. For the same date four years earlier the maximum was 37 and minimum 23 with no precipitation reported.
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United States
Wace
Strikes Spread To Philippines Halt Manila Rail Traffic
Manila on January 15 saw 4600 workers from four Philippine labor unions strike to demand wage increases up to 90 percent. Lt. Gen. W. D. Styer rejected union demands but assured no U S troops would act as strikebreakers. AGI charges about unused servicemen were addressed in Manila.
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Manila
INS
Philippines
W. D. Styer
U. S
Styver
About 34 000 In District Affected By Latest Strike
Approximately 34 000 workers in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia were idle as CIO Electrical Workers began a nationwide strike. Pickets surrounded Westinghouse and General Electric plants. about 18 000 workers were out at Westinghouse East Pittsburgh works as officials called police to safeguard properties.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
CIO Electrical
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
General Electric Company
Westinghouse East
Miseries of Allied Prisoners Revealed at Japanese Camp Trial
At a war crimes trial in Hokkaido Capt Kaichi Hirate commander of the Muroran camp faces charges over the deaths of at least four Allied prisoners. Affidavits allege two British prisoners died from gangrene after frost bite while confined in a guardhouse in the northern camps.
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Hokohama
Japan
Kaichi Hirate
Mirate
Muroran
Hokkaido
Two Explosions Trap 267 Miners in West Virginia
In Welch on January 15, two massive blasts hit the Vacco No. 9 mine of the New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co. The explosions left 192 miners unaccounted with about 75 escaping from deep sections, while a nearby Negro schoolhouse was wrecked injuring students and prompting overwhelmed Welch Hospital to treat the injured.
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WELCH
W. Va
Havaco No
New River
Pocahantas Consolidated Coal Company
Welch Hospital
Doenitz Uneasy At Testimony
German naval high command bears influence under scrutiny as Karl Moehle testifies before the allied war crimes tribunal. He identifies orders from the high command to machine gun survivors of torpedoed merchant ships off the U S coast.
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Mernberg
Naval High Command
United States
U-Boat Flotilla
Karl Moehile
Hold Young Man After Girl's Death In Auto Crash
In San Francisco Jesse Olson 29 charged with manslaughter after his car crashed into a taxicab during a pursuit by motorcycle officers. His companion Genevieve Huffman 32 died in the crash. Olson, hurt, said his father owns Crucible Steel in Detroit and he is the western representative.
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San Francisco
Jesse Olson
Detroit
Genevieve Huffman
Olson
Crucible Steel Company
Western
Chicago Restaurant Operator’s Home Guarded After Calls
Police guard Marion Isbell’s Chicago home after two anonymous calls asking if children reside there. Isbell, a prominent restaurateur and former CPA Chicago district director, and his wife left their three children with a maid and his 79-year-old mother. Police suspect the calls may be linked to the Suzanne Degnan kidnapping case.
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Chicago
INS
District Opa
Marion Wisbell
CPA
Suzanne Degnan
James E. Degnan
OPA
Isbell
Henrietta Holz
Man
Fire damages Shaffer and Snyder drug store at 146 East Long
Fire of undetermined origin swept through the Shaffer and Snyder drug store at 146 East Long Avenue around 8 20 this morning damaging most contents valued over 10 000 and threatening apartments above. Fire Chief James E. Thomas directed firefighters from front and rear and the blaze was brought under control quickly aided by a metal ceiling that prevented entry to the upstairs. Proprieties Paul E Shaffer and Clark G Snyder had justInventoryed stock the previous night and state the loss is insured.
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Shaffer and Snyder
East Long Avenue
James E. Thomas
Paul E Shaffer
Clark G. Snyder
Shaffer
New Trainmaster Named for E and A Division
Leroy Simcoke announced Joseph E. Carrick will become head trainmaster at the E and A division effective today replacing J D Henry who moves to Pittsburgh. Lawrence E Kart shifts from freight agent at Lordstown Ohio to passenger agent in Youngstown.
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Leroy Simcoke
Pennsylvania Railroad
Joseph E. Carrick
Ent
New York
Carrick
J D. Henry
Edison Avenue
Pittsburgh
Lawrence E. Kart
Lordstown
Youngstown
Hart
New Castle
Churchill heads to Florida after New York arrival
Former British prime minister Winston Churchill, en route to Florida for a two month American visit, plans to meet President Truman and visit Hyde Park, Roosevelt's resting place, before returning to England. He remarks it would be a grave mistake to share atomic bomb secrets prematurely and warns against rushing the Palestine issue.
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New York
Winston Churchill
Florida
America
Truman
Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt
England
Churchill
United States
Great Britain
Palestine
Senior Class Will Graduate This Evening
The 1946 New Castle Senior High School class of 155 will graduate this evening in the cathedral auditorium at eight. Miss Laura M Braun of the Pittsburgh Board of Education will deliver the address on Power of Choices after the procession by the band and orchestra under Joseph F Repicode. The program includes Invocation by Dr S E Irvine and the Concerto for Piano. Presentations include awards and the Class of 1946 will be officially presented by Principal Clare.
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T Ie
Clask
New Castle
Ledra M. Braun
Pittaburgh
S. E. Invine
United Presbyterian Church
William Nebon
Frank L Burton
Power of Choices
Laura M. Braun
Piltsburoh Board of Faucation
Still Seeking To Avert Meat Strike
United Packing House Workers of America girded for a possible strike after last minute talks with big packing plants and Amalgamated Meat Cutters failed to reach agreement. Edgar L. Warren urged continued negotiations as unions seek a 17 cents per hour wage rise, while packers offer 7 cents. Workers were prepared to strike at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow.
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United Packinghouse Workers of America
CIO
Sdar
Edgar L. Warren
U.S. Conciliation Service
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers of America
AFL
Five Rescued From Gas-Filled Philadelphia House
In Philadelphia a family of five was rescued after Laura Jason, 24, whispered gas on a telephone line. Joseph Godfrey, 38, and Estalle Jason, 34, were in serious condition at Frankford Hospital. Two children, Joseph Jr. and Carol, were revived and discharged along with Miss Jason as eleven policemen responded. Gas source undetermined. burners were off and no leaks found.
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Philadelphia
Laura Jason
Joseph Godfrey
Estalle
Jason
Frankford Hospital
Joseph J
Carol
Miss Jason
Nationwide Electric Worker Strike Starts Across 75 Cities
A 200000 member strike of electrical workers began at 5 a.m. EST, with picket lines around General Electric Westinghouse and General Motors plants in 75 cities across 16 eastern and midwestern states. UEW CIO reports the walkout is 100 percent effective with strike headquarters in Bloomfield New Jersey as strikers are fed at five union kitchens.
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New York
INS
United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers, Cio
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric
General Motors
Bloomfield
N. J
General Electric
Bloemtielc
Bloemeld
Senenec*ady
New Proposal At UNO Session
Delegates debated a federation petition from MHA Rusoan for a world trades body to join UNO deliberations. Prime Minister Peter Frazer opposed pledging NZ support, while supporters from China Tran Denmark and the Netherlands urged discussion. Boncour backed the petition. Noel-Baker urged delay. Frazer warned of global fears over a drastic change.
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London
Jan Mha
Rusoan
World Trades Federation
Wice
UNO General Assembly
Assembly
Peter Frazer
New Zealand
UNO
General Assembly
UNO Preparators Commission
Joseph Paul Boncour
France
Philo Noel-Baker
Britain
Alto
Praser
Reopening Slaying Case Sought By Connecticut Citizens
Gov. Raymond E Baldwin will be asked to reopen the manslaughter case against Imogene Stevens in the Sea man Kovacs slaying. A petition signed by 10 000 residents will be presented with new evidence and interpretations.
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Imogene Stevens
Hartford
Conn
Raymond E Baldwin
Connecticut
Texas
Albert Kovacs
New Canatan
Kovacs
Mary Kovacs
Stevens
Lorin M Willis
Imogene
Deaths and Notices From Local Streets
Death record brief lists Mrs. George WT Griffith aged 33 of Wt Martin Street Mrs. Stanley Palumbea address on M4 South Cedar Street and Mrs Frank Kress aged 64 of 27 Charter Street in a local notice style.
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George WT. Griffith
Martin Street
Stanley Palumbea
South Cedar Street
Prank Kress
Krees
Charter Street
Pennsylvania Labor Scene Pushes Contingent Strikes and Restored Service
The labor report notes widespread electrical industry strikes in Pennsylvania with about 3 a day wage demands. It reports steel workers returning to work after CTO backed agreement but many idle workers remain in New York Indiana and Massachusetts. Telephone service returns to normal as installation workers lift pickets while a 250 000 operator walkout is scheduled around February 16.
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Pennsylvania
CTO
New York
Ellae's
Indiana
Massachusetts
Onis
Shortage of Shirts and Mood Amid Bond Drought
The speaker notes a lack of shirts and a mood of hardship as bonds were dought and no one supplied until. They mention crump nervy and poor morale among crew, with few willing to help beyond basic tasks. Weather is also described as twenty nine.
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Adolf Schmidt
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