Nazi mass executions ordered by high command witness testifies
Former Gestapo aide Otto Ohlendorf testified at the trial of 23 Nazi leaders that Allied command and Germanys high command knew of orders to liquidate Jews and Soviet political commissars in occupied Russia. He described mass killings, the use of anti tank ditches, gas vans from 1942, and execution methods across front lines and terror offices.
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Germany
Gestapo
Imunter
Easton
Otto Ohlendorf
Erssatzgrupp
Russ Fummeer
ORDFS
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Timmier
Yithl
Trnst
Kalten
Security
Hei
Navi
Europe
Oblendorf
Illesin
Obledart
Teathers
Helms
Him- Tiler
Churchill Sets Visit to America
London dispatch says former Prime Minister Churchill and Lady Churchill will sail aboard the Queen Elizabeth for an American vacation. Their daughter Susan will accompany them on the trip.
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Churchill
America
London
Chirchill
Mes
Chirurchill
Suewh
China Reds to Talk Peace
In Yenan on September 9, the Communist leadership said Chiang Kai-shek’s regime would not mediate and insisted on unified leadership and immediate civil order. A second source warned that northern provinces faced renewed clashes as Chaoyang and Fusiu towns saw fighting by Kuomintang forces, while a Communist spokesman urged an immediate halt to the offensive and evacuation of government positions.
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Jen
Fusiu
Chaoyang
Chigking
Jehnli
Chiang Kai-shek
Lord Haw Haw William Joyce Executed in Britain
William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw was hanged at Wandsworth Prison on treason charges. The 40 year old broadcaster for Nazi Germany died shortly after 9 am local time. He rose from fascist circles to become Goebbels paid radio voice of Britain before capture in 1945.
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London
William Joyce
Lord Haw Haw
Wandsworth
Doyen
Hitler Io
John Avery
Ber
Joyce
Pascist Street
National Socialist League
Britain
Germany
Lueneberg
Germaany
England
Two-Headed Baby Clings To Life
A premature girl born in Birmingham with two heads and necks clings to life. Doctors say imperfect division caused the rare condition, with both heads feeding separately and the mother recovering after delivery. Parents and relatives’ details remain undisclosed as prognosis remains slight.
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Birmingham
England
Nursus
Deelers
Miami Prepares for All American Air Meet
Miami readies for a three day aviation event opening tomorrow. The crowded city shows visitors, exhibitors, and air show displays featuring various aircraft and performances expected to draw large crowds.
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Packeg Milami
Jude
Ube
Pizadad
Tadey
Negro Sought In Robbery Near Sunny Slope
Mrs. Florence Finch 62 reports a robbery in Sunny Slope after a man described as a very dark 40 year old Negro entered through the front door, struck her with a fist and pistol, demanding money. He fled after taking 4 dollars. Mrs Finch sustained injuries and window incident witnesses heard. A passerby, A. 1B Tyler, assisted.
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Anpury Storts
Florence Finch
Clark Avenue
Sunny Slope
Roo Warnesday
Hollywood Holdup Stirred by Sunset Strip Raid
A Hollywood hold up at a gambling palace on Sunset Strip led to a two day delay in reporting. Undersheriff A C Deweli vows to capture about a dozen gunmen including one dubbed Happy New Year. Actress Betty Rah and husband Harry James attended with Jewel and other notables. none were robbed though a woman was kicked. Patrons’ cash and valuables would have totaled thousands. Four robbers masked with handkerchiefs used a machine gun and pistols to seize cash while two looted the cashier’s cage. a watchman fired a warning shot as they escaped.
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Hollywood
Swank
Sunset Strip
A. C. Deweli
Tunlf
Astair
Betty Rah
Harry James
Jewel
Jewell
Latelie
Weather tops U S in San Antonio best conditions
United States weather bureau statistics show San Antonio enjoying the best weather with a 17 degree spread between 4 and 5 am Wednesday. Forecasts for Friday predict largely cloudy skies and a high around 78 degrees. Williston North Dakota reports the only low temperature near zero. Thursday morning details follow.
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United States
Weather Bureau
Nolo
Williston
N. D
Weather fog chills Midwest with mild temps linger
A large portion of the nation was shrouded in fog on Thursday, keeping temperatures mild. The fog stretched from Minnesota and Iowa through eastern Kansas, Indiana, western Kentucky and Tennessee as the U.S. Weather Bureau warned of continued mild weather and widespread fog into Friday night across the central states.
War Surplus to Be Destroyed in Pacific Areas
More than 100 million dollars of surplus and obsolete military gear and spare parts may be destroyed in the Pacific area by the army. An army spokesman told a Senate sub committee that obsolete planes have no sales value. The Pacific fleet said it destroyed or abandoned 14.5 million of stockpiles at Manus and at bases in the Admiralties and Marshalls. the rest was redistributed or held for sale.
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Bunululu
Jan
U. S. Senate
Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Naval Air Force
Manus
Marshalls
Overseas sales of quiplug aircraft and parts up in November
Overseas sales of American aircraft and parts totaled $1,200,813 in November at about a quarter off original cost. Foreign liquidation Commissioner Thomas B. McCabe announced the receipts from foreign disposal of planes and equipment rose to $6,525,511, while the government’s cost was $410,180,959.
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Washington, Jan
Thomas B. McCabe
Stores Close After Political Riot in Mexican City
In a central Mexican city, virtually all stores were closed after last night’s political demonstration. An estimated 40 people were killed and 400 injured as police provided few details. Witnesses said the crowd formed near the civic hall to protest PRY candidate Ignacia Quiros for mayor, with support for independent candidate Carlos A. Obregon.
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Eliza
San Atermath
Witnsses
Eiteipal
PRY
Ignacia Quiros
Carios A. Obregon
Hint Es
Girl Injured in Auto Collision Involving Two Drivers
Miss Romana Palm an 18 year old resident of 422 Balboa street sustained head and facial cuts when the car she rode in collided with another vehicle near the 200 block of Southwest 24th street and caught fire. She received treatment at Robert Green Hospital. The passenger car was driven by Ostarino Paloma of the same address. the other driver was Tsine Davis 28 of 2323 North St Marys street.
Thio Beat and Rob Hitch-Hiking Vet Attacked by Youths
John D. Montgomery 24 of Bean sbvont was assaulted by three youths in the 5200 block of Weal Commerce. He was beaten and robbed, taken to Robert DB. Green Hospital. The attackers fled with his belongings.
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John D. Montgomery
Bean
Weal Commerce
Robert DB. Green Hospital
Montgomery Sailwo
36th Division Vet Reunion Set
Brownwood hosts a veterans reunion with dates January 19 to 21. Organizers announce plans for former 34th division attendees to join. Local veterans’ groups coordinate events and lodging in Brownwood.
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Brownwood
Vandalism Breaks Out On Flores Street
Vandalism erupted Thursday across 110 block North Flores with plate glass smashed at multiple storefronts including Piggly Wiggly No 15 and a market at 1132 1134 North Flores. Police report stones used in attacks near Owens Lookinghill and a bus window injury to a man at Wingate Avenue. Alamo Heights seeks youths tied to high school and homes vandalized. a reward fund nears 5 thousand dollars while several residents seek safety after a New Year’s spree.
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Iit
Etlsrom
North Flores Street
Liva Starn
Door
Batinio Garza
Wingale Avenue
Robert B. Green Hospital
Wiidow
Garza
Ariny Post
Angelina
South Brazos
Ke. G. Martin
Mesquite
Alaina Heights High
L. GC. Jennings
First Studebakers Roll Off Lines Near South Bend Plant
SOUTH BEND Ind The first Studebaker Champions rolled off the assembly lines at the Studebaker plant after delays caused by a supplier strike. About 8000 workers were on hand as officials predicted 400 cars daily by the end of the month.
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South Bend
Ind
Mexico Resumes Trolley Control After Shutdown
Mexico City district government resumed control of streetcar systems today and restored service to near normal after a four day disruption.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Hurchy
Thousands Begin Striking in Western Electric Wage Dispute
Thousands of Western Electric workers in 21 plants across New York City and northern New Jersey walk out at 10 a m in a wage dispute that may ripple into national phone service. Henry Mayer says the strike is 100 percent effective at the Kearny plant where about 11 000 to 12 000 are employed. Some New York City plants also shut, while other WE subsi diary plants remain operating. The National Federation of Telephone Workers may urge sympathy strikes among its 48 unions, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of Bell System employees. Western Electric agrees to take the case to a federal finding board after a failed settlement talk.
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New Jersey
National Telephone Service
Henry Mayer
Western Electric Employes Association
American Telephony and Telegraph Company
Western Electric
Wort Coast
Hawthorne
Baitlinne
Haverhill
Mass
Masons
Mayer Side Wesker Electric
Bell Telephone System
Joseph A. Beline
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Ind
Rs. Belone
Frank J. Hammel
Wester
Wertrle
Kearny Works
Wtion
Nylon Run Goes Wild
In Washington a nylon run caused a long telephone exchange disruption after a shoe store broadcast a sensational offer. Radio stations paused regular programming to manage callers seeking the implied benefit, reflecting a chaotic but curious consumer craze.
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Washington
Mus
Capilaya
Wwhlel
Nmder
Nylon Hosiery Sale Planned by Cleveland Stores
Cleveland department stores today announced a limited sale of nylon hose in work. The event comes as the city prepares for the Ballte of Nyons with a planned street display. In other news a blast in Hong Kong killed two and injured several.
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Cleveland
Fainting at Adoption Trial Over Set Aside Court Ruling
In Texas fifty seventh district court Judge Quin heard the case to set aside the 1949 adoption of Sarah Ann Cunningham by Norman and Mrs Hoffman. Lieutenant Cunningham, father, testified he had not seen his daughter since birth and sent 25 letters from the Philippines with no reply. Hoffman denied visitation and alleged domestic trouble amid testimony of a past fracas. The Hoffmans, residents of Duval County, were married at Fort Sam Houston and deeded address at Lake Boulevard.
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Junige
Jor Cunningham
Buybank High School
Cunningham
Ratinte
Texas A
M. College
Philippines
Hoffman
Hare
Truel
Donment
Net
R. T. Robinson
Antorgy
N Noffman
Robinson
Kld
Duval County
Fort, Sam Houston
119
Lake Boulevard
Davige Quin
Missing Head of Woman Sought in San Bernardino Case
Police search near Lake Arrowhead for the severed head of a woman found the day before. Coroner R. E Williams says the body was stripped and shot with a .199 caliber, suggesting possible surgical knowledge. Deceased appears about eight hours old, with suspected brutality and concealment.
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San Bernarhing
Call
Jeu
Lake
Coraner R. E Williams
Hie
Batavia Suburb Fire Extinguished in Indonesian Effort
Batavia, Java, Jan. 3. Fires in a Batavia suburb destroyed two native houses leaving numerous homeless. Indonesian fire brigade extinguished the blazes today. Local residents faced chaos as a woman and her companion were implicated in starting the fires amid tense scenes.
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Batavia
Java
Ant Hee
Truman to address labor in fireside radio chat
President Truman will deliver a nationwide radio address tonight focusing on the labor situation. White House officials say the talk, described as a broad discussion of his legislative proposals, marks his first use of the fireside chat technique and aims to outline priorities for Congress.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Hay
Telephone union dispute heads to New York conciliation
Telegraph Local Western Electric company union officials were notified of a conciliation meeting in New York City between union and company officials over a wage controversy in Kearney New Jersey. San Antonio union leaders said their action would be notified Monday if needed to show sympathy with the Kearney unit. Southwestern Joint Telephone company locals awaited word from regional directors on sympathy action.
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Telegraph
Western Electric Company
New York City
Union
Kear Ey
N. 1
H. A. Stanley
San An
Itanio
Stanley
Oaton
Kearney
Beven Tocals
Southwestern Jeet Telephone Company
Western Electric
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Misa
John L. Quiniin
San Antonio
Western Electric Strike Calls Spark in Texas
Willing Dallas January 3. Southwest Telephone workers show support for Western Electric strike. Ray Hackney says about 2000 telephone workers will wait for the strikers demand. W.OM Wallis, Western Electric rep, says Texas Installation workers will not join the strike today but may walk out later.
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W.om, Wallis
Western Electric
Texas
Kraft Sues Bing Crosby Over Radio Show Appearance
John H. Kraft, president of Kraft Foods, announced suit for declaratory judgment and injunction against Bing Crosby claiming Crosby refused to continue on Kraft's radio show under contract. The suit seeks to enforce obligations and stop further breaches.
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Gulvana
Smi
John H.kraft
Kraft Foods Company
Bing Crosby
Crosby
Kraft
Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
A weather forecast notes party cloudy conditions in San Antonio and nearby areas. Thursday shows a maximum around 78 degrees with a night low, Friday expected with a low near 64 degrees and partly cloudy skies continuing into the day.
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San Antonio
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