Truman Sets $3 Billion Cap on Military Preparedness Spending
President Truman caps extra military funding at about $3 billion, down from nearly $4.9 billion forecast. The move aims to show hard readiness without triggering inflation, linking spending to other government operations and centralizing control under the President. The plan would fund universal military training and draft increases, with a stated goal of strengthening deterrence against Soviet aggression while keeping costs within acceptable limits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
White House
Russia
United States
National Security Resources Board
Armed Forces
Pentagon
Economic Advisory’ Council
Budget Bureau
Republicans Fear Truman May Quit Presidential Race
Republicans in Chicago privately fear President Truman could bow out of the race as talks circulate about Democrats picking a replacement. Rep A J Miller compared Democrats to marauding pack animals and Warren Wright floated Gen Douglas MacArthur as the favored opponent.
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Truman
Associated Press
Chicago
A. J. Miller
R-Neb
Harry S. Truman
Warren Wright
Wright
Douglas MacArthur
Marines Released After North China Capture
Four U. S. Marines captured on a Christmas day hunting trip in North China were released at Hiayang near Tsingtao. Officials reported they are in good condition and efforts continue to recover the body of a fifth Marine, Pie. Charles J. Brayton Jr. of Fort Jay, Governor’s Island, N. Y., who died of wounds from the incident.
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Associated Press
U. S
China
U. S. Navy
Hiayang
U.S. Western Pacific Fleet
Tsingtao
Charles J. Brayton
Fort Jay
Governor's Island
Compromise aid bill moves toward final passage
A Senate House foreign policy team works on a final compromise for a global aid program as the 6.205 billion measure advances. Both chambers back a one year European Recovery Plan and aid for China Greece Turkey with a Spain invitation under debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
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House
Europe
Greece
Turkey
China
Senate
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Russia
Britain
France
Italy
Norway
Sweden
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Portugal
Switzerland
Iceland
Eire
Denmark
Austria
Spain
Truman
U S Plans Air Freight After Berlin Train Standstill
American officials announce planes will carry passengers and freight to Berlin as U S British trains to the Soviet zone are halted over border inspections. Gen Lucius D Clay says military flights from Frankfurt to Templehof will supplement relief. four trains face Soviet checks and closures.
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Clay
Frankfurt
Berlin
Marienborn
Lucius D. Clay
United States Occupation
Tempelhoff Airdrome
U. S
Brian Robertson
Royal Air Force
British European Airways
Hamburg
West
Britain
France
Germany
Control Council
Truman Pressed for Strike Action Amid Coal Shutdown
The 18 day soft coal walkout idles 400,000 United Mine Workers and over 30,000 allied workers in steel and railroads. 38 blast furnaces shut with 5 more due, railroads furlough 13,400 at C and O and 6,000 at B and O, Birmingham steel output cut to 68 percent, other plants idled nationwide. John L. Lewis Day observed as strike pressure continues.
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United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Mitchell
Chesapeake and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Virginian
Birmingham
Souths
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co
Ensley
Republic Steel
Thomas Works
American Cast
Tron Pipe Co
Carnegie-Ilinois Steel Corp
Youngstown
Ohio
West Virginia
Fairmont
Morgantown
Sharon Steel Co
Buffalo
Cic-United Steelworker
Standard Sanitary Corp
Charleston salesman files for auditor post
Russell R Bell, a Charleston salesman, enters the Republican primary for state auditor. He is the third filer joining state Senator Harlan Staats of Ripley and Paul L Brothers of St Albans. Incumbent Edgar B Sims seeks renomination and faces Walter H Wolfe of Grafton in the same primary.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Russell R
Idle Miners Parade For John L. Lewis Day In Mount Hope
Crowds of idle miners and families gathered in Mount Hope to celebrate John L. Lewis Day with parades and a program at the stadium. Notables from District 29 and 20 were to speak, including WECUS officials, plus a Whitesville rally and a Mount Hope welcome by local volunteers with a decorated truck.
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John L. Lewis
Mount Hope
United Mine Worker
Beckley
Ares
UMW
District 29
Welch
Landon -Loving
Alvin
Qwens
Ereewsee
Ware
James Randall
Elbert Loving
Register
Ite
United Mine Workers of America
Wecus RR de Rake
Reecewee
W. H. Nelson
International Union
Charles Sattler
Whitesville
William Blizzyard
Webster Springs
Oswald
Industry Ponders Gasoline Controls
Washington D C. Oil industry leaders met with Secretary Krug to discuss voluntary gasoline rationing plans for the coming summer. A 38 member Petroleum Industry Advisory Committee would study regulations to guarantee fuel for essential uses including farm equipment doctors ambulances police and fire vehicles and other vital services for the next year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Petroleum Industry Advisory Committee
Thhe Interior Krug
Interior Department
Printers Union Order Pushes Talks After Strike
The International Typographical Union directs its striking locals to begin new contract negotiations. A federal injunction, temporary, bans discrimination against non union printers and may affect bargaining terms. Locals are urged to notify employers and pursue existing agreements while avoiding anti membership penalties.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
International Typographical Union Today
ITU
Uulletin
Ins Junction
Federal District Court
Luther M. Swygert
Aminer
Thal
Bulletin
Swygert
Woodruff
Dolph
Post Office Safe Looted at Beaver
Beaver post office robbed Tuesday night as a back door panel was broken and the safe blown open. About $450 in cash and stamps were taken. State Police investigation continues with limited details from Postmaster L. E. Green.
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Beaver
L. E. Green
Advisers Push Truman Move to End Coal Walkout
Advisers urge President Truman to take public action to end the 18 day coal strike before his two day Williamsburg trip. A fact finding report will not be released until his return Saturday, as officials debate court orders to end the stoppage and fault both miners and owners over pension funding.
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Truman
White House
Williamsburg
William and Mary College
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
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Justice Department
Howse
Histrie
Ender
Lewis
Peare
Morse Warns of Treason Threat From Negro Leaders
Senator Morse voiced concern over a threat by Philp Randolph and Grant Reynolds to mobilize millions of black Americans for a sit down strike against the draft and segregation in the armed forces. Randolph insists civil disobedience may be worth the price to press for rights. Reynolds, a New York official, backs the plan as part of a broader protest strategy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Morse
H-Ore
UMIT
Netibes
Philp Randolph
AFL Brotherhood of Bleeping
Committee
Jim Crew
Senate Armed Service Committee
Truman
Randolph
Beckley Station Becomes Central Enlistment Hub for Recruits
Beckley recruits reported to the local station for processing and enlistment for Army or Air Force service. Capt. Raymond Bruns said Oak Hill Hinton and Ronceverte sub stations will send men here for testing physicals and completion of enlistment records before assignment.
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Air Force
Beckley
Raymond BE Bruns
Oak Hill
Hinton
Ronceverte
Beckley Armory
Camp Lee
West Virginia
Charleston
Huntington
Bluefield
Wheeling
Fairmont
W. B. Lilly
Heber Street
J. M. Coram
F. S. Markleroad
Army
Mae
Painters Strike As One Contractor Accepts Demands
Local 231 Painters Paperhangers and Decorators of America strike began at midnight after Beckley contractors failed to meet wage demands. Ralph Andrews agreed to the terms and willable to take any job with union support. other contractors expected to sign by Monday. Union seeks 30 cent raise to 1.65 an hour, time and a half after 5 pm, double time Sundays, 1.87 1 2 for steel decorating, and 2 for spraygun operators.
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America
AFL
Beckley
T. E. Floyd
Ralph Andrews
Andrews
Weather dispatch offers sparse local briefing
A fragmented weather note provides stray terms and unclear readings. It mentions regional conditions and possible precipitation but lacks concrete details or valid timings. Local readers are cautioned to consult official forecasts for accurate guidance.
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