Cold waves flood regions from West to Midwest
Freezing weather lashed wide areas from Southern California to the Midwest with floods and frost. Citrus and vegetable crops in Coachella Valley suffered damage while Illinois and Indiana faced overflowing rivers and closed schools. Guardsmen and Red Cross aided flooded East Central Illinois. Indiana Governor Schricker activated the National Guard as Wabash and White rivers rose. Arctic cold extended from Montana to Iowa with record lows in Spencer Iowa and Mason City Indiana. The forecast warned continued cold with rain sleet and snow into the Appalachians and Ohio Valley.
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National Guardsmen
Red Cross
Indianapolis
Henry F. Schricker
National Guard
Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Third Night Of Severe Cold Predicted For Phoenix Area
The Phoenix area endures a third night of subfreezing temperatures with a record low 23 degrees at the downtown Weather Bureau office. Valley-wide frost and water pipe bursts disrupt streets and utilities as citrus and vegetable crops suffer heavy damage. Officials warn of continued cold with minimal warming, while a hunter’s rifle shot is blamed for a water line break near Scottsdale.
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Phoenix Area
Phoenix
Phoenix Weather Bureau
Airport
J. M. Foote
Arizona Fruit and Vegetable Standardization Service
Standardization Service
Scottsdale
Weather Bureau
Arizona
Flagstaff
Grand Canyon
Payson
Prescott
Prescott, 35 To 9; Show Low
Tucson
Yuma Mesa
Salt River Valley Water Users Association
Arizona Canal
Scottsdale Road
Arkansas Convicts Captured In Fierce Battle With Posse
Four convicts terrorized Arkansas inmates, killed a guard, wounded another officer, and indirectly caused a third death. A posse engaged James Terry Williams and Jack Rheuark in a chicken coop in North Little Rock, wounding both as they refused to surrender amid a gun battle.
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North Little Rock
Ark
James Terry Williams
Jack Rheuark
Soldier Held After Topeka Woman Killed
In Topeka Kansas police questioned Army sergeant John Anderson after the slaying of Irene Gilbert 33 a basket factory employee whose body was found on a street with stab and blunt force injuries and evidence of being run over by a car Anderson was wounded during a confrontation with officers after a pursuit and is stationed at Fort Riley no charges were filed in the Topeka case
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Army
H. L. Clark
Irene Gilbert
Charles Crank
John Anderson
Gilbert
Ed Feaker
John Carwell
Anderson
Feaker
Fearer
Carwell
Fort Riley
Kaw
Fragmented Weather Readout
Incomplete temperature log shows early morning readings with times like 12:30 am and 2:30 am. Data lacks dates locations and units making precise interpretation impossible.
Recognition Imminent as Britain Eyes China Shift
London sources report the Chinese Nationalist ambassador was invited to the Foreign Office, a sign Britain is nearing recognition of Communist China. The move follows ongoing diplomatic considerations and signals a potential formal shift in policy.
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London
Foreign Office
China
Soviet Atom Bomb Explosion Predicted by Editor
London AP reports Kenneth de Courcy, editor of Intelligence Digest, predicted a second Soviet atomic explosion at midnight Saturday. He says informants place Russia ahead of the United States in some aspects of atomic development and that the blast could be linked to an irrigation project. He offered no further details.
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London
Russia
Kenneth de Courcy
United States
de Courcy
Truman
United States of America
Truman Definite No On Tax Boost In State Of The Union
President Truman’s State-of-the-Union message drew quick opposition in Congress. Lawmakers from both parties signaled no support for a moderate tax increase and urged spending cuts as the budget nears 42.1 billion dollars. They expect little chance for much of his broader agenda this session.
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Truman
Washington
International Trade Organization
Baroness Beaten In Hotel Fracas In Ho
A 29 year old woman identifying as a baroness was treated at St Monica's Hospital after an altercation in an eighth floor room at Hotel West ward Ho. Police held a 45 year old man suspected of the assault, who listed Pasadena as home and claimed service with the United States Foreign Service. The woman Albertina Nina Wittmer suffered possible nose fracture and facial injuries. Detectives found her in the room after a call about an assault and say she identified the secretary as her attacker. The suspect, said to be married in Mexico in 1946, was arrested yesterday. The FBI notes he was recently stationed in Damascus.
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Hotel Westward Ho
United States Foreign Service
Pasadena
Calif
Albertina Nina Wittmer
London
England
Felipa Follin
Gardenia
Gordon Selby
Ed Langevin
Mexico
Joe Valenzuela
Clyde Welsh
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Damascus
Noted Figures Comment on Tax Policy and Economy
International News Service reports statements from President Truman Governor Dewey and Representative Coughton. Truman urges tax changes to reduce inequities boost business and raise modest revenue. Dewey criticizes federal spending as mismanagement masked by defense needs. Coughton calls for economies and closing tax loopholes before raising rates.
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International News Service
Washington
Truman
Des Moines Rooming House Fire Traps 12 In Inferno
A Des Moines three story rooming house fire trapped twelve residents today, killing one woman and injuring three others. Fire officials report rapid spread blocked exits, prompting investigative statements and rescue efforts. Authorities identify the deceased and injured, while efforts continue to control the blaze and determine its cause.
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Des Moines
Truman vows U S to avoid Formosa fighting role
President Truman stated the United States will not provide military aid or advice to Chinese Nationalists on Formosa. He emphasized no move to defend Formosa against Communists and said economic aid to non Communists will continue. Acheson to review the broader China situation. Republican pressures push for use of the $75 million emergency fund to aid Nationalists. Wellington Koo and MacArthur staff discussions cited. Knowland and Brewster urge Congress to press for fund deployment.
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Truman
United States
Formosa
China
Tain
Trumat
Acheson
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
MacArthur
U. S
Wellington Koo
Koo
State Department
William F. Knowland
California
Far East
Owen Brewster
Maine
Knowland
Congress
Brewster
Appropriations Committee
Swedes Report 60 Below Zero in Central Sweden
In Alvros, Central Sweden, temperatures plunged to 60 degrees below zero as reported by press outlets. The extreme cold marked a record level for the region, affecting daily life and signaling severe winter conditions across nearby areas.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Alvros
Mercy Killer Pleads Innocent In First Degree Murder
Dr Hermann N Sander pleaded innocent in a loud voice to a first degree murder indictment in the mercy slaying of cancer patient Mrs Abbie Borretto at Manchester New Hampshire The state allowed bail continuation of 25000 with a medical practice ban while awaiting trial as defense counsel protested the nonpractice condition The judge presided as 250 spectators filled the courtroom and the case moves toward a trial date agreementustrious officials indicated desire for swift proceedings
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N. H
Hermann N. Sander
Arthur S. Healy
Abbie Borreto
Sander
Harold E. Wescott
Superior Court
William L. Phinney
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