Fire roars through Philadelphia homeless dormitory killing six
Wind driven blaze tore through a four story Volunteer of America building in Philadelphia killing six men and injuring 17 others. The dormitories housed many elderly residents and volunteer Santa Clauses who collected charity donations. Fire crews battled the flames as subfreezing temps froze hoses. The charred site included a toy shop and repair shop on different floors.
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William G. Wilson
Thani Tod
Sitet Tainer Santa Clauses
Would Serve Horse Meat Would Serve Horse Meat
New York reports a woman described as Jol Bawius was arrested for slaughtering her lover's favorite mare Portas Hawkins near Central Park. She allegedly hired the animal to supply meat to Europe amid hunger reports, claiming Hawkins dressed for weeks on famine stories and she decided to act.
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Europe
Aawkinx
Double Date With Death
In Sutton West Virginia on December 11 a fatal carbon monoxide poisoning occurred during a double date involving the Dean brothers and the Brown sisters. Police state a broken exhaust likely caused the deaths of Tayward Dean, 28, and Levjia Dean Jr., and two Brown sisters aged 28 and 20.
Earthquake rattles small Ozarks town at dawn
In PoblAr Bluff Missouri at 2 40 a m a tremor lasting about 30 seconds awakened residents. Highway patrolmen reported a rumble seconds before the quake that sounded like a truck hitting the patrol headquarters.
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Red Sunrise Weather Forecast At Coliseum Grounds
Weather bulletin describes a red sunrise seen over the coliseum grounds Monday morning signaling rain. The forecast calls for intermittent showers with light to moderate rainfall. temperatures range to highs around 72 to 76 degrees Monday and Tuesday. Overnight temperatures falter with a mild drop expected.
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Weather Bureau
L A Banks Clear Record in San Antonio November Cleared
San Antonio bank clearings in November totalled 68 999 175 an increase of 22 258 032 over the same month last year announced Monday by Tom G Leighton clears license secretary.
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Tom G. Leighton
High Brass Hiring Probed in Wartime Contracts
A House subcommittee investigates wartime procurement officers over private sector pay and potential conflicts. A spokesman says no wrongdoing found yet, but probes may scrutinize contracts awarded by procurement officers and transfers that enriched officers or their spouses.
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Arabs threaten holy war as partition protests spread
On December 1 1947 armed Arab tribesmen surged from central Palestine hills threatening a holy war against the UN partition plan. Demonstrations erupted in Beirut and Jerusalem with anti American sentiment. Reported casualties included at least one Jewish man wounded in Jerusalem and others injured across the region. Hagana mobilization rumors circulated as tensions rose between Arab demonstrators and Western targets.
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U.S
Fournalerr
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Cairo anti partition protest floods streets with anti America signs
In Cairo on December 1, Arab sympathizers demonstrated against the partition of Palestine. Police trailed in trucks to keep order as violence was reported by midday. Most Jewish shops were closed and Jews stayed indoors amid at least four large demonstrations across the city.
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Demonstrations in Damascus Rally for Palestine Partition
In Damascus crowds marched in support of partition plans, continuing protests that claimed four lives yesterday. Security forces guarded the UN presence as business and street activity continued.
Seven Die In Alaska Airlines Plane Crash In Seattle
A Seattle plane crash on December 1 has raised the death toll to seven with 20 others injured, 11 critically. Stewardess Rebs Monk, 22, died from burns after aiding passengers before evacuating. the Alaska Airlines flight hit a parked auto and caught fire, following an in-flight explosion.
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Regents Flayed on Negro Stand
An Austin attorney argues before the Texas Third Court of Civil Appeals that UT’s failure to establish a Negro branch violates constitutional mandamus. Merv Kenneth R. Lamkin, representing Dr. Givens, a Black dentist seeking court action, urges the court to force regents to appoint a Black in the state capital.
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Fuel Shortage To Be Studied By Senate Subcommittee
WASINGTON Dec 1 INS five member Senate subcommittee named to probe possible shortages in oil and coal supply Tobey chairman with Seas Hawks McMahon and Moon serving. Moon was injured yesterday when a wall collapsed at a Sam Houston Baptist church causing significant damage.
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Strikes Halt Paris Subways and Gas Service
Paris dispatch reports Communist CGT leaders defying anti strike laws as subway service halted after noon due to power shutdown. Gas pressure rose to danger levels with shortages in Paris and suburbs Nice Marseille Cannes theatres closed. Police cracked down on propaganda while mass mobilization to fight paralysis drew 50 000 men to the colors. Strikes left thousands stranded as miners faced further disruptions and roadblocks.
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House Probes Retirements and Military Disabilities
Washington. The House Armed Services Committee will investigate disability and retirement of army and naval officers. Chairman Andrews reports a study of national military supply and disability retirement actions after a closed session. Senate counterpart Chairman Gurney will seek further details on retirements.
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Poultry Prices Fall After Thanksgiving Demand
Poultry prices slip as post holiday demand wanes. Growers face lower quotations across markets from San Antonio to Laredo, with tomatoes and related produce also showing price shifts. Prices paid for growers’ stock drop from 32 to 35 cents to around 27 cents in several Texas points, reflecting softer trading in the Sam area and nearby routes.
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Bomber Lands On City Bridge During Morning Rush
A navy torpedo bomber landed on Washington's busy Philip Roose bridge during morning rush hour after a power failure. The lone pilot Lt Sewell T. Gittings, of Glenview, was uninjured. The plane damaged a bus, but no other injuries or major collisions were reported.
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Daniel Rules On Hospital Bonds Ruling by Texas Attorney General
In Austin the attorney general ruled that Detter County hospital bonds are payable from funds levied by the commissioners court for permanent improvements, financed from the county general fund. The opinion was requested by Eugene Talbot of Smith County, Tyler.
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Business Women Back Sewer Bonds
The Alisa club led by president Albisesto Dirkes backs a proposed sewer bond issue announced Monday. Members, described as a women’s group, support financing for the municipal project amid local civic efforts.
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Huginens
Forecast Summary for Monday Through Tuesday
Partial spelling corrected forecast notes light rain possible Monday night and Tuesday. Gale or strong winds expected, with maximum temperatures near 32 degrees on Tuesday and a high around 38 on Sunday. Page 44 weather section references.
Western Duel Hurts 2 Cortez Figures In Pueblo melee
A Ute Indian known for fame in previous conflicts was involved in a deadly early morning duel with a deputy sheriff in Cortez Colorado. Fourteen shots were fired, injuring Deputy Sheriff Otis Record and Leroy Viamlin, 25, a local resident. The site linked the assailant to a military background and reformitory history in Reno Oklahoma.
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Cale
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Otis Record
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Weather to Order Border to Border
A garbled weather summary reports cold conditions across the region. It notes Texarkana at 31 degrees and mentions Texas warming trends with a minimal temperature reading but lacks clear dates or entities.
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Laredo
Next Lap For Cubs Comedy Tour Mishmash
Der tos? The rounded sliver pilotx Ceorge Truman 38 from Clonelale Cot and UT odeas UWrahington Ohio aimed to depart for Amarillo on the fest lay of their roundtheavard Tight which began last Aug 1 at Teterhore.
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Law Officers Look in On Thieves
Eyewitness accounts say 73 slot machines were stolen from the police department property room between May 25 and June 1, 1947. Two young law enforcement officers not with SAPD led witnesses, while rewards totaling 4100 offered by Police Commissioner Raymond South and Police Chief Fred Palmer target the thieves.
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Raymond South
Fred Palmer
Santa Claus Bags Shrink and Price Up This Season
Government predicts a smaller Santa’s bag with prices rising this Christmas. Officials cite higher costs and tighter allocations while shoppers see fewer bargains as merchants report record October sales and elevated gains. Local retailers expect continued inflation into the holiday period.
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