Sawyer Urges Cutting European Agencies and Aid Overhaul
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer told President Truman that the United States has too many people and agencies in Western Europe, causing waste. He urged abolishing emergency missions, shifting to private investment, lower tariffs, and continued military aid while reorganizing foreign economic policy.
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Sawyer
Europe
Washington
United States
U. S. Aid Administration
Truman
Sawger
U. S
Treasury and Commerce Department
Western
U.S
Britain
R. A. B. Butler
MSA
Mutual Security Agency
Sam
State
Veteran stars vie for Oscar nods in year end rush
Bette Davis Jennifer Jones Olivia de Havilland lead a crowded field as studios rush films to L A theaters before December 31 to qualify for the Academy Awards. Other contenders include Shirley Booth Laurence Olivier Clifton Webb Danny Thomas Gregory Peck Gene Kelly and posthumous nominees for longstanding classics as voting nears.
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Aline Mosby
Bette Davis
Jennifer Jones
Olivia de Havilland
Los Angeles
Movietown
Miss Jones
Carrie
Miss Davis
Shirley Booth
Miss Booth
Laurence Olivier
Fox
Stars and Stripes Forever
Clifton Webb
Warner Studio
Danny Thomas
Moulin Rouge
Gregory Peck
Kilimanjaro
MGM
Gene Kelly
Dirksen Sees Taft Seeking Senate Leadership Post
Senator Dirksen said Taft would like to be Senate majority leader, citing close contact and strong backing from colleagues. Senator Carlson and other Republicans expect Taft to lead if he wants the job, while Senator Bridges favors continuity to prevent intra party strife. Taft noted the leadership issue should be resolved quickly and amicably.
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Washington
Sen
Dirksen
Taft
Senate
Carlson
Eisenhower
New York
Sen. Bridges
R-Nh
Cincinnati
Christmas Party None Too Soon
Four year-old Dale Duantuno celebrated a Christmas visit at Pittsfield General Hospital with Santa Claus two weeks ago. He did not survive and died last night from cancer, a battle he was not expected to win by Christmas Day.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Dale Duantuno
Pittsfield General Hospital
Santa Claus
Dale
Noise Abating Houses Foreseen For Future
Austin residents may see quieter multi dwelling buildings due to new construction techniques devised by UT physicist Dr. Robert B. Watson. The acoustics expert says the methods will significantly reduce noise between units in future hotels and houses.
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Austin
University of Texas
Robert B. Watson
Physics
Accoustics
Holiday Appetites Delightful Bakery Treats On Offer
A bakery promotes its large selection of holiday bakery items baked in a Sno white oven. Customers are invited to visit and discover treats to brighten the holiday season.
Navy Studies First Results Of Test Sea Dart
The Navy reports initial test results of the XF2Y 1 Sea Dart delta wing sea plane. Built by Consolidated Vultee, the high speed fighter type jet aims to expand fleet air defense at sea and shore installations. Performance details remain secret.
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San Diego
Consolidated Vultee
Navy
Festivities Prepare Departure for Stars Bound for Overseas
Hollywood hosts a sendoff luncheon as about 65 show business personalities forego holidays at home to entertain overseas-bound troops. The star lineup includes Richard Allan, Paul Douglas, Jan Sterling, Debbie Reynolds, Rory Calhoun, Jean Peters, Beverly Michaels, Cindy Garner, Wanda Curtis, and Raymond Burr among others headed to Korea, Alaska, Newfoundland and Greenland, and the Caribbean.
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Hollywood
Korea
Alaska
Greenone Newfoundland
The
Cariban
Richard Allan
Paul Douglas
Jan Sterling
Carleton Carpenter
Lvita
Carolina Cotton
Walter Pidgeon
Debbie Reynolds
Marilyn Monroe to attend Rose Bowl game as guest debate
Marilyn Monroe may attend the Southern California Wisconsin Rose Bowl game but not in Dr. Lewis Steig's box. She refused an invitation saying the host was likely after her books. Steig had bid for 178 Monroe books in an auction including works by Max Reinhardt, drawing interest from Stanford UCLA Harvard and Kansas City.
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Marilyn
Joe
Lewis F. Steig
USC
Max Reinhardt
Monroe
Stanford
UCLA
Harvard
Kansas City
UT Scientists Win Lilly Grants For Vitamin Research
Two University of Texas scientists received Eli Lilly and Co. funding for vitamin and nutritional studies. Dr. Edwin M. Lameford Jr. earned a $4,125 post doctoral fellowship and Dr. Charles G. ae secured a comparable grant.
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Austin
University of Texas
Eli Lilly and Co
Edwin M. Lameford,Jr
Charles G. Ae
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