Compulsory Arbitration Urged Amid Strike Turmoil
The text argues for a permanent system of compulsory arbitration to end strikes. It cites President Truman urging workers to return pending a board investigation, warns that partial measures won t stop harm to wages and output, and says only compulsory arbitration can give full hearings and final, merits based decisions without depriving the country of essential goods and services.
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Truman
Cnlibor
Repnoet
Hurley Accuses Embassy Staff of Aiding Communists
Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley told the Senate foreign relations committee that members of the American embassy staff in China sought to arm Chinese Communists with lend-lease weapons to topple Chiang Kai-shek. He claimed George Atcheson wrote to Secretary of State Stimson advocating the arms policy, asserting embassy support for the recommendation during Hurley’s absence.
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Washington
Det
Patrick J. Hurley
China
Chintz Kai-Shek
Hurley
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
George Atcheson
Steliiins
Atcheson
Harey
Appeal Denied Dutch Traitor
The Hague reported that the appeal by Max Blokzijl, a Dutch traitor, was denied today. The fate of his execution remains undetermined as no sentence was set.
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the Hague
Max Blokziji
Tord Hiw-Hay
Heath Tordilasonh
U S Seen Via Taxicab To West Palm Beach
Anette Handfield of Montreal traveled in a taxicab from Mt. Clemens to West Palm Beach, paying $350 to the Fuller and Pellicer taxi company. She aimed to see more of America than fast transport allowed, aided by French and limited English. Louis Peller drove the car and plans to visit his son in Montgomery, Alabama.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
United States
Anette Handfield
Montreal
Canada
Palm Beach
Pla
Handfield
Fuller and Pellicer ‘Caxt
America
Prout
Hansiliek
Helen Miller
Clemens
Louis Peller
Montgomery
Ala
Truman to Meet AFL Head Amid Labor Drama
The White House withheld comment on the GI offensive, while President Truman arranged a daytime meeting with AFL head William Green. Charles Ross said a fact finding board is being formed for the General Motors dispute and a steel wage case panel will follow. no decision yet on Mid Western truck strike intervention.
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White House
Truman
William Green
A. F. of L
Charles G. Ross
Philip Murray
G.I
Green
Ross
A. P
Schiel
General Motors
Wold
Judge Linden In Hospital Amid Health Update
Judge Linden in hospital after admission to Medical and angleal fos vital for oxygen support.WG Vander, 83, district attorney and former Hill Country prosecutor, received care following a health incident. Linden had previously traveled to San Antonio for a winter period, including routines at the San Pedro pool.
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WG. Vander
Hill Country
Junge Linden
San Antonio
San Pedro
Truman to miss UNO conference in London trip
The White House stated President Truman will not attend the foreign secretaries conference in London despite British press reports. Delegates to the United Nations preparatory commission had suggested Truman might substitute for Secretary Byrnes at an early meeting there.
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Washington
White House
Provident 'Trumann
London
British Press Association
United Nations Preparatory Commission
Tromay
Byrnes
Chrysler and UAW Break Off Wage Talks and Terminate Contract
Detroit December 5 negotiations between the CIO United Automobile Workers and Chrysler broke off and the working contract was terminated. Chrysler director of labor relations Robert W. Conder said the UAW rejected a company offer to extend the contract for a year, and the company declined on request that it be extended for six weeks. No interruptions of production were expected. In prior talks, UAW-CIO members had continued to walk out pending new agreements.
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Detroit
United Automobile Workers
Chrysler
Roblert W. Conder
Ybor Relations
U. W. Wee
J. D
Atus
Auto workers delay talks with General Motors after picketing issue
United Automobile Workers vice president P. Reuther announced a postponement of the resumption of negotiations with General Motors. The sessions, previously set for this afternoon, were delayed at the union’s request as Reuther said he had been called out of the city and could not participate. Details of the destination or reason for the departure were not disclosed.
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Catroly
Auto Workers
General Motors
P. Reuther
United Automobile Workers
Wich
Teetithier
Yank Atrocity Hearing Opens
London detachment of U S military police faces charges of whipping and mistreating American soldiers at the 10th Replacement depot near Grosvenor Square. Accusations include castor oil administration after forced overfeeding, beatings, forced standing with limbs extended, and punishment with stones. Court martial proceedings expected to last a month.
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London
United States
England
Grosvenor Square
Frost Hits San Antonio as Temperature Dips to 9 Degrees
The frost brought the season’s coldest reading with a low around 9 degrees amid clear skies. Forecaster J H Jarboe predicted warming to 35 degrees Thursday with a rapid rise expected, while official readings fluctuated between 27 and 29 degrees for the Wednesday low.
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J. H. Jarboe
San Antonians
Jarboe
New Storm Plagues East Movement Hits Southeast Snow
A potent storm battered the Pacific Northwest and forced warnings from Cape Hatteras to Brook Island while a second coastal storm formed off North Carolina. The system weakened near Charleston but left the Southeast chilled by snow and rain with up to six inches in some areas from Pensacola to Tennessee. Snow disrupted traffic and communications in Nashville as the forecast noted further weather on page 134.
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PIMC
Pacific Northwest
North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
N. C
Brook Island
R. I
Charleston
D. C
Pensacola
Fila
Tennes
Nashville
Graves of Brave Yanks Marked by Japanese
In Hiroshima on December 5, crosses bearing Japanese characters mark the graves of seven bomber crewmen from a U S plane that crashed in flames two weeks before Japan surrendered. Lieutenant John Day of Topeka Kansas and Captain Kenyon Dunokes Monington West Virginia were identified by eyewitnesses. Only one airman reportedly bailed out and his parachute failed to open.
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Hiroshima
Dec
Japan
U. S
John Day
Toyekra
Kan
Kenyon
Donekes
Monington
W. Va
Camacho Warns Army on Politics
President Avila Camacho told War and Navy secretaries that armed forces must not take active part in the upcoming presidential election. He cited some service groups as forming part of the Mexican Revolutionary party and engaging in militant political activity.
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Mbsscv
Avila Camacho
War
Amayy
Revo- Titlan
Cow Killed After Chewing On Electric Card
Sedalia resident T. E. Woll recalls a cow that chewed an electric light card and died. The incident occurred yesterday prompting reflection on the animal.
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Sedalia
May
T. E. Woll
Jong
Navy Alters Program for Reservists and Dependents
The Navy announced changes to its heighten eligibility rules for all reserve enlistees, allowing 18 year olds with at least one dependent before August 15 to qualify. Dependents will be counted, affecting about 35,000 personnel, many of whom were already eligible under the previous point system. Previously, men 42 years or older could qualify for discharge regardless of points or dependency status.
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Washington
Navy
Lery
Giecharne
Wiets
Mainy
Miese
Elique Whdey
Fire Devours Businesses in Atlanta Texas
A large blaze in Atlanta Texas gutting four blocks left the town scarred with extensive losses. Mayor J W Bennet estimated property damage around 300000 dollars after the fire began yesterday afternoon, destroying multiple buildings and seven or more establishments in East Main Street. The incident prompted emergency crews to secure the area as investigators assess how the blaze started.
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Atlanta
Texas
Mac
Casa County
J. W. Bennet
East Maglv
Fifth Lack Of Food Described
Fort Worth dispatch reports First Lieutenant Amy Armstrong Cushing and 45 Army nurses filed a protest over conditions during their west coast to San Antonio separation center transfer. They faced dirty chair cars, scarce meals, and lack of water for days, plus a processed canteen diet and poor sanitation. Cushing noted malice in delaying funds for refunds and recalled prior Manila deployment amid typhoon relief.
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Fort Worth
Amy Amstrong
Cushing
Worth
San Antonio
San An
Tome
Trrgten
bin Mat
Sam Antonio
Cnur
el Paso
Philippines
Manila
Merchant Marine
High British Prelate Lang Dies in London
Dr Casma Gordon Lang former archbishop of Canterbury and a key adviser during King Edward VIIIs abdication died today at St. Augustine England. He led 13,000 churches and oversaw an annual income around 54 million dollars. Lang resigned May 31 1942 citing weariness from duties. He served as spiritual leader of about 30 million Anglicans in his province.
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London
Casma Gordon Lang
Canterbury
Edwarah Viiit
England
Lang
Tfe
Eleanor Roosevelt Urges Red Trust for Anglo Soviet Ties
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt said in Fort Devens Mass that Russia should fear us but wants peace to develop its nation. She asserted the widow of the president aims for better Anglo Soviet relations. She noted Russia seeks peace to enjoy the good things of life.
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Fort Devens
Mass
Eleanor Roosevelt
Lfe
British Resume Pre War Retreat Ceremony Paraded
In Tokyo from December 6 to 17 a ceremonial retreat was staged marking a return to pre war observances. A combined royal marine band performed aboard the cruiser HMS Swiftsure and the battleship HMS Anson, presenting a naval music display for the embassy visit.
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Tokyo
Royal Marine
Hams
Switlstiree
Anson
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Forecast calls for Wednesday and Wednesday night with rising temperatures, warmer Thursday. Expected high around 70 and low near 36 degrees. Temperature peak Wednesday estimated at 64 degrees.
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San Antonio
Twenty Thousand Turks Rally in Istanbul Anti Russian Protest
About 20,000 Turks gathered in Istanbul shouting anti Russian slogans and burning a Turkish paper, damaging shops and Communist literature. Demonstrators moved toward the Russian embassy,喊ing Down with Communism as police tried to control the crowd.
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Istanbul
Dec
TNS
Wale Taorkish
Tsenbul
Mir
Furs
Health Officer Quits UNRRA Over Refugee Health Conditions
Frankfurter dispatch reports Dr Leo Stole Hobart College sociologist resigns as UNRRA field team health officer in protest at health conditions in Jewish refugee camps. He cites army neglect and warns of possible epidemics as Jews stream into American zones from central and eastern Europe.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Leo Stole
UNRRA
Stole
Hobart College
UW. 4
Europe
Rural Doctor Shortage Fire Warning Reported
CHICAGO Dec 5 alarmed report from the American Medical Association committee on referral service cites a growing shortage of rural physicians. A national survey led by Dr. F. S. Crockett notes reluctance of young physicians to practice in small towns away from hospitals and aging doctors. Instances show entire counties in North Dakota without physicians and gaps in health facilities. Also: Jack J. Drake nominated manager of Weslaco West Juco chamber after serving Mission chamber of commerce and Army Air Forces captain.
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Chicago
Americai Medical Association
AJM. A
House of Delegates
Association
F. 8. Grackelt
Lafayette
Ind
Chase
Atuw So Ths Calen
Weslaco
Jacx J
Drake
Mission Chamber
Comimnurce
Army Air Forces
West Juco
Talk of Hirohito Abdication Divides Japan
Kyodo News reports debate in Japan over Emperor Hirohito's role in wartime decisions. Prime Minister Konoye and Foreign correspondents are cited on abdication. Minister Matsunaga cautions that even publicly hinting at abdication is unthinkable, while some circles push the topic amid war responsibility questions.
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TOK
Japan
Hirobito
Wajian
Sanji ‘Tanaka
Aiet
Joji Matsimeto
Hee
Kyodo Nowa Agency
Two Battleships On Way Home From Pearl Harbor Return
Philadelphia reports California and Tennessee, survivors of Pearl Harbor, nearing U S ports after a 15 000 mile voyage begun October 15 from Tokyo bay. California will land 920 officers and men of 2000 aboard, Tennessee 1059 of 2018 crew.
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Philadelphia
California
Tenessee
Pearl Harbor
United States
Femare
Tokyo Bay
Piadelphia
U. S
Japan
Tennessee
Allied Pact Refusal Told
Congressional records show President Roosevelt declined to approve a British American plan for joint military operations on June 2, 1941. Maj. Gen. E. M. Watson testified that papers would return to the president for approval in war. Roosevelt later approved a joint Canadian United States basic plan on August 23, 1941, with earlier assurances lacking of a broadcast warning before Pearl Harbor.
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Washington
Pet
Roosevelt
United States
Senate-Base Committee
Porl Harbor
Moosevelt
E. M. Watson
War Department
Earler
JAD
Pratt Harbor
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