Democrats Plan Civil Rights Showdown in Incoming Session
Washington reports Administration Democrats expect a Civil Rights clash when Congress opens January 1. The push centers on a federal FEPC to enforce anti discrimination in jobs, with Southern Democrats opposing a major expansion of civil rights measures.
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Mayor and Model to Wed Tomorrow in East Coast Hamiet
New York mayor William O Dwyer, 39, wed in St Joseph s Church Stuart Florida after a hurricane era, to marry Elizabeth Sloan Simpson, 33, a divorcee. The ceremony will use Army surplus church, with state patrol help and deputies to manage crowds. The couple plans a honeymoon cruise in the Florida Keys aboard the Almar II.
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Love May Triumph Angelita In Dawn Elopement Attempt
In Madrid a dawn elopement by Angelita Perez De Soane, daughter of the Duke of Pinohermoso, failed as police arrested guests for kidnapping after her bullfighter suitor Luis Miguel Gonzales known as Dominguin tried to secure a marriage license. The duke plans further talks with Dominguin while Madrid gossip anticipates a possible wedding in time for a January bullring appearance.
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Transworld airliner clips airport area in Chicago mishap
A four engine Transworld airliner plowed through two wire fences knocked down a light pole and clipped a cafe corner at Municipal Airport Chicago. All 26 aboard were uninjured. Capt. Stanley Kasper blamed braking failure for the mishap after a normal landing in foggy weather.
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Weather outlook for West Virginia with fog and mild temperatures
Mostly cloudy with continued mild weather through today and Tuesday. Fog accumulates tonight with daytime highs in the 50s and nights near 40. Beckley and nearby towns report variable highs around 50s and lows near 40, while rainfall remains minimal in several stations.
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Ward couple returns from Mukden after year in China
Mukden Consulate Chieftain in Japan YOKOHAMA Consul General and Mrs Angus Ward arrive aboard the Lakeland Victory, ending a year of near imprisonment. The Wards, marking their 30th wedding anniversary, receive a crowd of about 2000 Americans at Yokohama's south pier. Ward recalls harsh treatment by the Reds in Mukden, while a Pen Ipies Court ordered his expulsion over a wage dispute with Chinese employees. The U.S. State Department calls the charge trumped up.
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Sub battleships on Soviet agenda as U S Brit scrap sea arms
London report from Jane's Fighting Ships says the Soviet Union plans a fleet of 35,000 ton battleships with radio controlled torpedoes and rockets and 758 to 1,000 long range submarines under a five year naval build program. Britain and the United States are scrapping or mothballing many warships, while U.S. and British shipyards cut crews and pare fleets. The article notes the U.S. Navy remains a large force with 18 battleships and 69 submarines, and that Britain now fields five battleships none in active service as prewar cruisers and destroyers are retired.
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Inflation Ahead Reflected in Markets and Prices
Wall Street and Washington show inflation bets as investors shift from bonds to common stock and demand for steel rises. Analysts foresee higher production costs, rising rents, and possible wage hikes as labor and policy mix fuel inflation through next year.
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Pressure on Truman To Use Taft-Hartley In UMW Coal Strike
The Associated Press reports growing calls for President Truman to invoke the Taft Hartley Act as United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis extends a four week walkout. Coal stocks dwindle while steel firms deplete reserves and steelworkers halt production. Negotiations continue with anthracite employers as soft coal operators face pressure to sign or break from the unified front.
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Berlin Bock Beer Returns to Pubs Amid wartime history
Bock Beer returns to Berlin after a decade, selling in taprooms at about 20 cents a glass. The drink’s surge follows Hitler’s halt on production over grain needs for war. The piece also notes US coal miners, labor act talks, and wage changes in coal contracts.
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Oakwood Market Entered by Thief Over Weekend
City police investigated a break in at Oakwood Market on Saul Oakwood Avenue. A thief entered the South Side store by breaking in, reportedly took $26.39 from the cash register, but no goods were reported missing.
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Britain US Canada Announce Arms Standardization Plan
Britain the United States and Canada outline a 10 day 3 plan for standardizing arms and equipment to ensure smooth cooperation in crisis. They stress no binding treaty is created and emphasize centralized study through works level agencies across the three nations. The effort follows long study since 1947 and aligns with existing Brussels Treaty powers in aviation and military hardware standards.
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Union Shop Election Rule May Be Bypassed in Building Industry
Washington reports Hubert N Denham head of Walt-larthy Law enforcement advocates by passing the union shop election requirement for builders. He aims to seek an NLBR ruling easing the rule, arguing elections have been rare in construction. Denham plans to present his stance in a board hearing urging exemption for the industry.
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Last of Hitler's Generals Tried By British Court
A British Military Court in Hamburg sentenced Field Marshal Erich von Manstein to 18 years for atrocities against Poles and Russians. He was found guilty on one charge and acquitted on eight. his sentence dates from today and awaits higher authority confirmation. Manstein will be imprisoned at Werl with other former German commanders.
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Roane County Man 91 Dies In Car Crash Near Lockwood
James Cottrell 91 of Newton Roane County died when the car carrying him to a Christmas reunion with family in Virginia overturned on State Route 30 near Lockwood. The car was driven by his son Jesse Cattrell of Covington Virginia. Cottrell and two sons were uninjured others escaped injury.
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Truman Prepares For Capital Flight
President Truman sails to Washington to outline a State of the Union message and budget plans. He will meet with his cabinet to decide on wartime excise taxes and corporate levies, with a brief stay before returning for Christmas with his family.
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Suspect Sought in Hinton Fatal Shooting
Winton sheriff C B Garten says a 21-year-old Negro is being sought in the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Jene Medley in her home near Winton. An eyewitness said the man fired after she threw a glass of water at him.
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Mid Income Housing Legislation Sought in Congress
A broad plan to boost construction of homes costing up to 12 000 is on President Truman’s legislative list for the next session. An FHA official said middle income families remain the most in need, and new legislation would shift emphasis to private construction while preserving federal guarantees for bare buildings loans. Sparkman urged expanding rights programs to housing and southern lawmakers worry about civil rights implications and restrictive covenants.
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