Devalued Franc Boosts American Soldier Pay
Paris reports devaluation of the French franc from 50 to the dollar to 119.160. Army pay increases, with a boost to salaries, will help cover inflated prices as surplus prices rise. Five billion dollars of equipment still to be disposed of, raising costs and eroding gains for occupation troops.
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Paris
Sckllers Hays
Sati
Yale
Army-Ivy Surplus Commission
Riley
Germany
America
France Devalues Franc Amid Bretton Pact Talks
Paris officials move toward ratifying the Bretton Woods monetary agreement as the government devalues the franc by more than half, setting rates around 129.1 to the dollar and 420 to the pound. The stock exchange is closed as the devaluation triggers precautionary measures.
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Paris
Foreren Affairs Commission
Constituent Assembly
Ratiflentio
Bretton Woods
Iion Piehel Stock Exchange
Ready for Talk On Franco with Britain and France
Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson said the United States is ready to discuss all aspects of relations with Spain's Franco regime with Britain and France. He indicated willingness to enter talks whenever Paris proposes, rejecting 109 French suggestions.
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Washington
Ap Tre
United States
Britain
France
Spain
Dean Acheson
Overseas Calls Set Phone Record
New York December 26 CINB The American Telephony and Telegraph company announced that long distance and overseas calls from the United States were broken on Christmas Eve.
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New York
American Telephony
Teegraph Company
United States
General Short Reported Better After Illness
Maj. Gen. Writer C. Short retired commander of the Hawaiian theater was reported to be better today at Walter Reed Hospital after an illness.
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Short
Washington
C. Short
Hawaiian
Walter Reed Bospling
Train Engine Collision Injures Two On Southern Pacific Yard Run
A Southern Pacific passenger train and a switch engine collided in the railroad yard between Burleson and Lamar streets on Wednesday. Two people were injured including switch engine engineer M G Barnett who suffered facial cuts and bruises and passenger train engineer W M McDonald who had possible leg fractures.
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Alacneasic
Southern Pacific
Buriesonpene Lamar Streets
M. G. Barnett
Frederickstirg Yoad
Santa Osa ToRpital
W. M. McDonald
Avénun
Hunter search under way after disappearance on Sunday
A hunt continues for a man who vanished Sunday near a hunting area. Police and local search teams have used dogs and horses, with a car belonging to the missing man found Monday. Authorities seek tips to locate Roger View fig. 17 and resolve the case.
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Roger
Indonese Premier Clubbed and Fired Amid Christmas Turmoil
In Java on December 25, reports describe an attempted coup by Gray soldiers targeting the republic. Dutch soldiers faced ambushes during Christmas, with fatalities and a power struggle affecting leadership.
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Datavla
Java
Breiner Sutan
Marines Delay Attributed To Chiang In China Pullout
Representative Elis Patterson claims Chiang Kai-shek is delaying the withdrawal of Japanese soldiers from China, asserting to Byrnes that the generalissimo holds up repatriation. About 50,000 Marines are stationed in China to complete the civilian and military repatriation. Manila spokesmen report 40,000 MGI veterans planning a mass meeting to discuss canceling a homeward Port sail.
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Elis Patterson
D.caill
Chiang-Kai-Shexis
Patterson
Byrnes
China
Californian
Chiang
Liem
United States
Manila
Mgis
Traffic Jam Delays Christmas Army Repatriation on West Coast
A wartime bottleneck slowed the return of 74,000 service members at Pacific coast ports including Los Angeles and San Francisco during the Christmas holidays. Christian programs and local facilities provided activities and shelter for waiting veterans as care and lodging were arranged. East coast arrivals totaled about 27,000 Navy and Army personnel aboard 99 transport ships.
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Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Army
Navy
Lem
Bro
Discharges and Homebound Veterans Near Christmas
United States servicemen face discharge as New Year holidays approach with about 70,4 veterans due home late for Christmas. Red Cross and USO offer fare and entertainment to boost morale. Par units at a hospital provide free telephone calls to veterans awaiting discharge.
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Red Cross
USO
Damaged cruiser August at sea. troops evacuated
An official report says the cruiser August was damaged in heavy seas three days ago. US ships Vela and supporting forces assisted with repairs, and all troops aboard were sent to their staging area.
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Lgnuon
Bec
Vela
Poyts
Nemy
Texas Death Toll From Holiday Violence Rises
A nationwide report shows 219 traffic fatalities and 68 fire deaths during the holiday period. Texas leads with 52 violent deaths including 33 traffic fatalities and a deadly hospital fire in Hartford, Connecticut. California reports 46 violent deaths, New York 21, and California records the most motor deaths. Snow, sleet, and rain reduced travel nationwide.
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Hartford
Conn
Meriden
Californis
Texas
California
New York State
India
Chictea
Mrs Ethel Mars Dies in California
Mrs Ethel Mars widow of Frank C Mars head of Mars Candy and Milky Way Stable dies at 52 while visiting California. A longtime River Forest Illinois resident she inherited a 2 million estate and built Milky Way stables in Pulaski Tennessee becoming a leading money winner with Derby connections including Gallahadian and Whiskin in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Ethel Mars
California
LA Jolla
Galit
Etbel Vo Mors
Mars Candy Company
Milky Way
C. Mars
Mars
Pulaski
Tenn
Tuet
Best Dressed Title Retained In New York Poll
Mrs Stanley Mortimer of New York won the best dressed title in the New York Dress Institute poll. She is the former Barbara Cushing, sister of Mrs John Hay Whitney and Mrs Vincent Astor, and was named the winner with many notable names in attendance.
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New York
Stanley Mortimer
New York Dresa Institute
Mortimer
Barbara Cushing
John Hay Whitney
Vincent Astor
Byron Foy
Waller Curysler
Millbest Rogers
Pof
H. H. Rusers
Lawcener Tibbett
Hasige
Duchess of Windsor
George Schiee
Valentinas
Harry Hopkins
I Louise Macy
Roussige’ Russell
Magic Neteess
Robert Snrnolt
the Forme Fame
O Brien
Clare Bannierace
Magazine Ediber
Henry KR. Luce
Chiang's Son in Moscow for Talk
Chinese press says Chiang Ching-Kuo, Chiang Kai-shek’s elder son, will visit Moscow to consult on Sino-Soviet issues being discussed by top leaders. The report notes the trip is part of ongoing diplomacy as negotiations continue in Moscow.
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Chungring
Chiang Chiing-Kyo
Slayers of 2 U. S. Soldiers Hunted Near Berlin
A Berlin dispatch reports U S and Russian military police joined a search for two men who shot and killed American soldiers near Tempelhof airport last Sunday. The victims were members of the 78th Division.
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London
INS
Reuter
Berlin
U. S and
Rukejan
Hel
Tempejhof
Bata
LaGuardia Named Special Envoy for Brazil Inauguration
President Truman designated New York Mayor LaGuardia as a special ambassador to represent the United States at the inauguration of Brazil’s president elect Enrico Gaspar Rulra. The move appoints a high profile envoy for the U S Brazilian relations.
Italy Buys US Surplus Stockes Rail Gear
Rome December 18 The United States office of Foreign Mandalion said Italy paid 2 779 500 dollars for surplus American army stocks including 133 locomotives and other rail equipment.
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Rome
Office of Foreign Mandalion
Italy
Labor Heads Renew Talks to Strike Accord
Labor leaders press for a broad accord as the GM strike and a 280,000 worker walkout loom. In Detroit GM and CIO UAW resume talks over procedure, while CIO Electrical Workers plan to meet federal conciliators for a possible 28? day wage hike. Token picketing continues at GM plants as government fact finding and broader negotiations unfold in Washington and Pittsburgh with union liability discussed by Senator Wiley.
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Detroit
General Motors
Cio-United Auto Workers
Washington
Cio-United Electric Workers
Iabor Départment
Walter PB. Reiihor
Uaw-Giq
Witto
Géneral Motors
CIO Electrical Workers
General Electric
Westinghouse
Thavecanvitea E
Union
Pittsburgh
Dead in Dallas Bus Plunge Near Five Mile Creek
A Bowen bus from Houston plunged off a bridge into Five Mile Creek near Dallas injuring 11 others. Passenger James Walsot, 36, died from a broken neck. Driver L G Anthony of Fort Worth blamed a car in the opposite lane for swerving onto the wrong side.
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Dallas
Phssenger
Bowen
Houston
Five Mile Creek
Here
James Walsot
L. G. Anthony
Fort Worth
Bodies of 14 Yank Airmen Located
KOCK, Japan reported locating the bodies of 14 American airmen who died when their planes were shot down over Shikoku city. Two B 26s a P 51 and a Davy fighter crashed in or near the city last June or July.
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Kock
Japan
Liew
Arthur
Nibling
Pic
Vernon Singer
Shikoku
Trick Proposal Nearly Misfires In Candy Ring Mixup
Philadelphia reporter details a Christmas mishap involving Pvt William Sykuck stationed at Fort Meade. A ring placed in a candy box during a marriage proposal was dropped by a salesgirl and later discovered when the box was opened. The story follows the ensuing chase and eventual ring return to Mildred Operman.
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Philadelphia
Jel Nang
Chicago
Feenkford Arsenal
Bill
Witien
Weather forecast for Los Angeles area warms predicted
Forecaster J B Darben predicts Los Arrtania will see warmer, fair weather with the minimum around 26, Thursday about 1 degree warmer, and Wednesday afternoon expected to reach 72, with the high forecast above the previous estimates.
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San Arrtania
J. B. Darben
Uynn
Mrs Patton Arrives in Washington After Luxembourg Burial
Mrs George S Patton widow of the famed general arrived in Washington from Luxembourg where her husband was buried. She will stay indefinitely with her daughter Mrs John K Waltts as she adjusts to the loss.
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Washington
George S. Patton
Daplin
Luxembourg
John K. Waltts
Yale Burglar Steals $12,000 Worth From Actor Don Castle
Hollywood December 26 A Christmas burglar stole from actor Don Castle valued at about $12,990 in cash clothing and jewelry. The incident targets the actor's home and involves a large haul during the holiday season.
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Yale
Hollywood
Don Castle
Winter Weather Eases Across U S on Christmas Day
A weather summary reports snow sleet and rain across much of the United States with warmer conditions in the southeast. Northern regions experienced fresh snow while the south enjoyed clear skies. rail and road travel were disrupted in some areas, and temperatures rose overnight in parts like Abbottstown.
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Apsoe
Nation 9
New England
Atbby
Clentarek
N. D
Ap Indianapolis
Minml
Fie
Trownsville
Texas
Explosion Underlines Fatal Fire In Santa Barbara Warehouse
A blast from a butane gas truck in a two story warehouse apartment complex in Santa Barbara killed three residents and injured five others while a fourth person remained missing. Firefighters fought the blaze and brought it under control within about four hours, with debris shattering windows for blocks. Authorities identified victim Anthony Borta, a truck driver, among the dead.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Dex
Anthony Borta
Pines
Five Die From Wood Alcohol Poisoning at Local Plant
Five East Alton workers died after consuming wood alcohol likely linked to an impromptu Edison plant incident at Western Cartridge. Thirteen others were hospitalized or treated as related cases in a preliminary inquiry.
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Alton
Western Cartridge Company
East Alton
Truman Sets Broadcast On Return To Washington
President Truman announced plans to address the nation soon after returning to Washington. He will explain his legislative program including proposals to end strikes and review the overall agenda stalled in Congress.
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Kansas City
Truman
Washington
Shiel
Congress
Explosion Traps 33 Coal Miners Deep in Kentucky Pit
In Pineville Kentucky a underground explosion trapped between ice and 33 miners deep in a coal mine. Rescue crews prepared to enter at noon as officials sought to determine cause. A single entrance admitted a steady stream of black smoke and dust from the pit.
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Pineville
W. E. Lewis
Ming Narraler
Lewis
Juso A
Iee
Oldest U.S. Church Damaged By Fire
Old St. George's church, a seven year older shrine of American Methodism, was damaged by fire in Philadelphia. The Moravian building, dedicated about 1769, is among the oldest Methodist churches in the world, with England's Bristol chapel dating to 1799 noted as earlier.
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Philaublehla
St. George's Church
Frelus
Matorie
Secon Odest
England
Needy Thief Steals Bus Then Abandons It
A thief in Minneapolis stole a Greyhound bus to reach St. Paul, driving it across the Mississippi River before abandoning the vehicle. The incident was reported from Minnesota on December 28.
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Minneapolis
Greyhound
Minneapails
St. Paul
Wall-Crashing Motors Targeted in Park Incident
Police hunt motorists who crashed into an ornamental wall in Brackenridge Park destroying ten feet of it. Officials BP L Anderson and Henry Hein sought action, with parks superintendent Stewart Wing coordinating. Causes and suspects under official scrutiny as investigation proceeds.
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Brackenridge Park
BP. L. Anderson
Henry FP. Hein
Stewart 7 Wing
Parks Superintension
Lo Anderson
Canada to Halt Rationing Early Next Year
December 26 report says Canada will lift all rationing restrictions starting January 1, announced by Minister G. D. Howe. The move ends wartime controls and affects consumer goods and fuel allocations nationwide.
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Canada
G. D. Howe
Two Die From Traffic Accidents During Christmas Holiday
Two persons died in separate traffic crashes during the Christmas holiday. Tose, 84, of 116 Knox Street succumbed at Robert B. Green Hospital from a fractured right leg and internal injuries after a collision in the 1700 block of Nogalitas. Sefaring Vasquez, 34, of 1923 Keats Street died at Robert B. Green Hospital from a fractured skull and a fractured left leg after being struck by a car at Nogalites and Yermoang streets.
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Tose
Knox Street
Robert B. Green
Nogaiitas
Sefaring Vasquez
Keats Street
Robart
Great Hospital
Nogalites
Yermoang
Weather Forecast for San Antonio This Week
Forecast shows Palr and warmer conditions on Wednesday afternoons and night and Thursday. Maximum temperatures reach 72 on Wednesday, minimum 46 on Thursday. Additional weather details appear on page 2 A.
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San Antonio
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