Formosa policy split noted by Tokyo military leaders
In Tokyo a final U S Formosa policy decision likely awaits the February visit by the joint chiefs of staff. Officials say a Dec 23 State Department memo urging spokesmen to downplay Formosa's importance may not reflect the Army Navy and Air Force views. MacArthur reportedly stresses Formosa’s military value as a bulwark against the Chinese Communists.
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Parts of Soviet Fleet Reported At China Port
Formosa bound reports say the Russian Asiatic fleet including more than 20 submarines moved into the ice free port of Dairen and Tsingtao as Nationalist leaders fear a mainland invasion. Intelligence notes say Reds have bought British tank landing ships and engines in Hong Kong and concentrate ships for an amphibious assault on Formosa soon.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Chines Navy
Dairen
North China
Tsingtao
Honk Kong
Lewis Declares Miners Disturbed Over Contracts
John L. Lewis said there is grave unrest among the nation s coal miners and that efficiency is decreasing because the miners want contracts the operators won t grant. He cited the Illinois strike and said local protests reflect national tensions in the coal industry.
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ST. Louis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
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Springfield
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Dainois
Illinois
Jail Population Rises as Fourteen Locked Up in Raleigh County
Raleigh County Jail saw fourteen new bookings after a respite from infractions. Namechecks include William R. Winner of Beckley on a peace warrant, Mike Federoff of Beckley on an escape warrant, Gilbert B. Bell of Pemberton AWOL from Fort Knox, and Alex Beavers of Beckley on an assault warrant. Additional details referenceMrs Winner and a magistrate Thurman.
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William R. Winner
Beckley
T. N. Thormar
Winner
Mike Federoff
Gilbert B. Bell
Pemberton
31St Armored Division
Fort Knox
Alex Beavers
Kathleen Beavers
Thurman
Virginia Weather Summary With Snow Possibility
Warm windy today with showers and rain then colder tonight across Central and West. Thursday turns colder with rain possibly mixed with sleet or snow in the West. Rivers at Bellepoint Greenbrier and New show normal and clear. Oak Hill yesterday high 0.563 low last night 39. Glade Creek high yesterday and Bam today show varied readings.
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Counties Qualify For School Funds In 4A Aid Program
The Associated Press reports that over half of a $10,000,000 state fund for county school building projects has been distributed in six months. W. W. Trent notes $3,887,486 distributed so far, with 106 projects approved in 33 counties totaling $7,859,707 in planned spending, of which $2,689,773 comes from state funds. Cabell leads approvals. 44 counties requested funds for new buildings, 38 for repairs, and 14 for site purchases. To date 37 counties qualified for full state aid shares via levies or increased local assessments.
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W. W.trent
Manas
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Trent
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Thest
Havelj
Economic Outlook Warns of Unemployment Rise in 1949
Secretary Sawyer cites Census figures showing 1949 civilian employment at about 58.56 million with 3.489 million unemployed in December. He notes labor force growth outpaced job creation as population increased, while state unemployment funds face heavy strain from rising benefits totaling a record 1.7 billion dollars for 1949.
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Census Bureau
Robert C. Goodwin
Labor Department
Bureau of Employment Security
Goodwin
Floods Threaten Parts of Indiana
Indianapolis reports major floods along the Wabash and White rivers as heavy rains in the last 36 hours caused streams to crest. About 200 people have been evacuated from flooded homes and authorities urge removal of livestock from low lands as further rain threatens new crests.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Pau A. Miller
Miller
Dewey Blasts Health And Fiscal Policies
Gov. Thomas E Dewey blasting socialized medicine as a tool of a Frankenstein government and charging President Trumans tax and fiscal policies eroding state sovereignty urges shifts of excise taxing powers to states. He criticizes federal grants as substitutes for self determination and calls for cuts.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. J
Thomas
Dewey
Truman
New York
Senate
Assembly
Washington
Hunting Expedition Ends in Briar Patch
Four year old John Ray of Beech Bottom went hunting with a cap pistol boots and two puppies. He did not return and sheriff Dick Hogg led a 100 strong posse that found him in a briar patch after about six hours. He had swollen feet and exhaustion but recovered after treatment.
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Associated Press
Wellsburg
John Ray
Beech Bottom
John
Melvin Ray
Dick Hogg
Brooke County
Ex-State Minister In Critical Condition In Ohio Valley
Bishop John C. Broomfield 78 of St Louis Missouri is listed in critical condition at Ohio Valley Hospital Steubenville after a heart attack in Toronto yesterday. The Methodist author preacher and evangelist once led the Fairmont West Virginia church and held top roles in the Methodist Protestant Church including president of its board of missions and Pittsburgh Conference leadership.
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St Louis
Ohio Valley Hospital
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Methodist Church
Coal-Burning Rail Lines Ordered to Reduce Services
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a general one third cut in coal-burning railroad passenger service for lines with limited coal fuel. The measure, effective 11:59 p.m. January 8, targets lines with 25 days or less coal supply and no dependable supply, lasting two months unless extended, tied to the coal mining dispute between United Mine Workers and operators.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
ICC
John’ L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Vandenberg and Taft Reach Quiet GOP Policy Accord
Senators Vandenberg and Taft reached a quiet agreement on foreign policy aims to avoid a split. Taft presented a draft statement to Vandenberg and will submit it to Guy Gabrielson for party committee review. GOP leaders plan to cooperate with Democrats on major policy decisions with consultation and input from GOP members.
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Washington
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Taft
Ohio
Fem
Michigan
Guy G. Gabrielson
Gabrielson
National Committee
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Senate
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Japan POW dispute colors Allied Council session
The Allies clashed over discrepancies in counts of Japanese prisoners held by the Soviet Union. American notes accused Moscow of detaining or killing hundreds of thousands, while Soviet reports cited far fewer prisoners. Lt. Gen. Derevyanko again walked out, avoiding debate on repatriation and Soviet conduct.
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Tokyo
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Allied Council For Japan
K. N. Derevyanko
William J. Sebald
U. S
Dean Acheson
Washington
Four Power Council
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Murder Charged In Mercy Killing
Manchester doctor Hermann N. Sander, 40, indicted for first degree murder in the mercy killing of 59 year old Abbie Borreto. Grand jury accuses Sander of injecting air to cause death. penalty can be death or life imprisonment. Borreto's husband Reginald Borreto and daughter were saddened by the indictment.
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Hermann N. Sander
Abbie Borreto
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Reginald Borrolo
Bocreto
Dr Sander
Costs of Nazism and War, Terrifying Bill Ahead
Bonn Germany Chancellor Adenauer warned the nation a terrifying bill for Nazism and wartime costs will be presented to Parliament in the coming months. He said the final tally for war damages and obligations imposed by national socialism remains largely undisclosed and will take years to repair as Germany confronts the bill.
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Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Truman Plans Moderate Tax Changes For 1951 Budget
President Truman urged "sane changes" in the tax system to lift the economy, signaling potential tax boosts later while aiming for a balanced budget. He backed repealing Taft Hartley, rent control, housing for middle income families, civil rights and education bills, and stronger anti trust laws as part of a broad program.
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Europe
Brannan
Truman at a Glance State of the Union Highlights
President Truman outlines congressional agenda across six areas. Military extends selective service. foreign policy backs Atlantic Pact plans, European recovery, and GATT. economic moves target monopolies and small business. labor seeks repeal of Taft Hartley and new labor education. agriculture calls for price supports and Brannan plan. power expands public power, Seaway, and Columbia Valley actions. science backs national foundation.
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Ship Crew Seeks Protection and Repudiation of Shanghai Voyage
In Hong Kong 20 American crewmen petition the State Department for naval protection for the mined freighter Flying Arrow or release from contract. They also seek repatriation for seamen choosing to leave the ship rather than sail to Communist Shanghai. The consulate offers housing loans and rent-control extensions as housing issues and civil rights proposals are outlined among broader policy goals for the presidency.
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Insbrandtsen Line
Red Shanghai
United States
David Jones
Chicago
Flying Arrow
Balanced Budget Is Goal Despite Truman Appeals
Washington reports quote House Appropriations Committee Chairman Cannon as pledging deep federal spending cuts to achieve a balanced budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. He warns reductions will come even before President Truman’s forthcoming tax message, while expectations grow for excise tax relief offset by other levies.
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Pocahontas coal output falls in 1949 report
The Pocahontas Operators Association reports soft coal production in the Pocahontas field for 1949 at 19,884,272 net tons, down 9,420,181 tons from 1948. The field spans McDowell and Mercer counties in West Virginia and part of Tazewell County, Virginia.
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