Soviet No Compromise Edict Caps Paris UN Session
The Associated Press reports Russia issued a no compromise warning after a harsh UN General Assembly session. Vishinsky failed to block the Korean commission as Western powers and the Soviet Union remained at odds. The assembly approved Korea’s government formation and a Palestine conciliation plan, with debates over an atomic energy treaty and a global human rights declaration. The U.N. staff may pause work until January 1.
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Associated Press
Paris
Russia
United Nations General Assembly
West
Vishinsky
Paris Assembly
Yugoslavia
Albania
Bulgaria
U. N. Special Committee
Balkans
Republic of Korea
U.N. Korean Commission
eThe Korean Commission
Palestine Conciliation Commission
U. S
France
Turkey
U. N. Atomic Energy Commission
U. N
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Five Raleigh robberies spark mine strike speculation
Five robberies in Raleigh County last night, four in Beckley, net about $30300 total. The American Health Insurance office on Main Street and UCW office were hit, with desks and doors damaged. Bank Building, Morton Reaves, and Mark Twain High School targeted. police suspect amateur thieves after concert box receipts and possibly similar recent break ins.
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Raleigh
Beckley
Millard Tyree
American Health Insurance Corporation
Main Street
Godfrey L. Cabot, Inc
Insurance Company
United Construction Workers
Raleigh, County Bank
Morton Reaves Negro
New Raleigh Road
Mark Twain High School
Stotesbury
Tyree
Walter Hampton
Beckley Detachment
State Police
Mark Twain
Stratton High School
English
A0-Day Supply Viewed As Bargaining Threat
The Associated Press reports Washington debates a 40 day coal stockpile as a bargaining lever by John L. Lewis. Operators fear a mining halt could trim above ground reserves while the current contract runs to next June 30.
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Associated Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Herrin
Hl) Daily Journal
Oregon Flood Swirls Toward Willamette Valley
The Willamette River flood crest moves toward Oregon's fertile valley as four deaths are reported. About 500 lowlands are flooded and 200 residents stranded while highways and rails are cut by water. Red Cross aid assists evacuations as two Coos River fishermen drown and a Detroit windstorm claims a man and wife.
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Obe
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Middle Valley
Willamette Freshet
Albany
Corvallis
Salem
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Tts
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Walter
Glenwood
Jeff
Vefferson
Santiam River
Forerar’s
Foreig
Ats
Springfield
RED Cross
University of Glenwood
Whee
Coquille River
Pacific
Detroit
Mayor Announces Free Parking Across Beckley Lots
Beckley will offer free parking in three municipal lots from December 15 to Christmas Day. Landowners on South Fayette Street and East Prince Street waive revenue during the period, while the city funds attendants and salaries at North Fayette Street and the other sites. Council urged Hedrick to arrange the service.
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G. C. Hedrick
Hedrick
South Fayette Street
East Prince Street
North Fayette Street
Warm Weather Returns to Area
Raleigh County enjoyed milder conditions today with a 10 am reading of 56 degrees and a 45 degree low last night, contrasting with Friday’s 13 above the freezing 25 and yesterday’s 58 high. Across the nation, eastern regions saw higher seasonal temps while a Canadian border pocket stayed cold.
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International Falls
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Hero
Cut Bank
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San Francisco
Denver
Fort Worth
Tex
St. Louis
Detroit
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Miami
Fla
Indiana
Ohio
South Bend
Ind
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Mormon Beauty Near Death From Assault
Ruth Farnsworth, 27, a San Francisco beauty and Mormon, was found unconscious in Guam near a curio shop after disappearing Saturday. Soldiers and Guam police rescued her, noting she had been brutally assaulted in what officials call a planned attack by several persons. Her condition remained critical at 22nd Army Hospital as naval authorities consider travel for family.
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Ruth Farnsworth
San Francisco
Offichats
Ente
Farnsworth
Aline
Ruth
Navy
Lawrence
Mexico
22Nd Army Hospital
Miss Farnsworth
Mermen Church
Pearl Harbor
Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Seven Arrested In Tarleton Tennessee Reign of Terror
Seven men were arrested in Tarleton Tennessee in connection with a reign of terror by hooded night riders and a string of arson and threats. Sheriff Jim Meeks said the arrests end months of vigilance as Deputy State Fire Marshal Kirk Webb and Assistant District Attorney General AF Sloan confirmed the probe into illegal liquor traffic spurred by the destruction of Herman Hobbs barn. Several fires damaged stores and Brown home, with two men charged with arson and making threats while disguised. One suspect remains in jail on liquor-violation sentence. six others free on bonds from 1600 to 10000.
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Associated Press
Tarlton
Tenn
Jim Meeks
Tarllon
Ku Klux Klan
Kirk Webb
Meeks
Asst. Dist
F Wr
Sloan
Medical Society Plans Yule Party
The Raleigh County Medical Society will hold its annual Christmas party on December 16 at 7 30 p.m. at the Black Knight Country Club. Dr Fred Richmond secretary announced guests will include Raleigh County Medical Auxiliary members.
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Raleigh County Medical Society
Black Knight Country Club
Fred Richmond
Raleigh County Medical Auxiliary
Aviation heading for best year in history
The Associated Press reports that American aviation eyes a record safe year barring a crash. Domestic and local lines aim for a fatality rate near 1.4 per 100 million passenger miles, with four 1948 accidents causing 93 passenger deaths and 97 total deaths including crew.
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American Aviation
Baltimore
Pittsburgh Plate
Glass Company
International Airlines
International Roundup On Nanking Gap and Alliance Talks
The report notes Red forces within 50 miles of Nanking and Peiping, with Chiang Kai-shek's government weakened. U S policy debates consider Europe defense, while UN discussions evaluate Russia’s stance and Western alliance moves. Communist gains prompt concern over Chiang's grip and possible shifts in global alignments.
Ex-OPA Head Quits As Democ ratic Board Debates
Former OPA national chair resigns effective January 15 to focus on private duties as chief economist for the Research Institute of America. He cites inability to perform duties for the ADA amid personal obligations. The resignation comes as the ADA weighs leadership changes and policy work.
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Telégraf
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Research Institute of America
Abddullah
Trans
Sailors Push for Higher Wages in West Coast Feud
San Francisco AFL seamen press demand for wage boosts amid Pacific shipowners’ talks. Harry Lundeberg seeks raises from $190 to $350 for ordinary seamen and doalswains, diverging from CIO and CLO settlements. Negotiators face a 60 day deadline to avert ship withdrawals.
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San Francisco
Harry Lundeberg
AFI
CIO Marilime
Pacific American Shipowners’ Association
Lundeberg
AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific
CLO
AFL
U S Shifts Focus to Europe as China is Written Off
Washington reports indicate the United States is preparing to treat China as a near loss and concentrate on Western Europe. The Chiang Kai-shek mission is seen as a failure, while talks on a North Atlantic military alliance proceed among US Canada and western European states to deter Soviet aggression and balance power in Europe. Romanian actions in Bucharest prompt a state department denunciation of spies and saboteurs linked to communists.
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Luxembourg
Cap-Ling
Nanking
North Atlantic Military Alliance
Ita
Hwai River
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Peiping
Europe
Washington
China
Russia
Chiang Kai-Shek
12Th
Andrew Y. Vishinsky
Westion
Suchow - Garrison
State Marshall
Truman
Gram
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Iwestern European Union
Rio Dé Jarieiro
Britain
France
Belgium
Republic
Nicaragua
Joan M. Hightower
United States
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Mme
Marshall
Generalissimo Chiang
Mee Chiang
Canada
Netherlands
Siate Department
Bucharest
London
State Department
Spy Investigators Hunt Typewriter at Capitol
Congressional spy investigators chase a typewriter tied to 1937 38 copying of secret government papers or a red spy ring. Acting Chairman Mundt SD left for home before a scheduled noon session, delaying hearings as aides offered no comment.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
Capitol
Mundt
R-Sd
Whittaker Chambers
Electors Meet Today to Ballot for President
Washington reports the 538 electors meet in state capitals to cast votes for president. The process formalizes Truman's election with results to be opened January 6 in a joint session of Congress. Some lawmakers seek to reform the system, while Tennessee may have split votes though Truman won the state’s popular vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Senate
Congress
Thomas E. Dewey
J. Strom Thurmond
Tennessee
Thur
Whder
Weather report for Virginia includes mild clouds and rain
Fragmentary weather bulletin notes a mix of fair and mild tones with cloudy periods and rain in portions of Virginia. Mentions Beckley and Bellepoint with readings compared to last year and Greenbrier region conditions.
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