Churchill to Remain Conservative Leader on US Visit
Winston Churchill sails aboard the Queen Elizabeth toward Miami for a six week American trip. He says he has no plan to retire from politics and remains committed to leading the Conservative party until a suitable successor is found. He discusses UNO prospects, Palestine policy, and hopes to meet President Truman in Fulton Missouri on March 5 while stating London as a peak site for future peace talks.
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Eisenhower Emerges as U N Secretary General Pick
A news service report says two thirds of UN delegates favor General Eisenhower for secretary general. Only two of 46 delegations oppose him with minor objections from Ukraine and Yugoslavia citing regional balance.
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Weather forecast for San Antone and vicinity
Forecast indicates considerable cloudiness and continued easterly winds Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Maximum temperature Tuesday near 50, minimum Wednesday 34, maximum Wednesday 56. Extended outlook for Texas Gulf points, Northeast Texas and Western Louisiana calls for 3 to 8 degrees below normal coastal cooling, near normal elsewhere, warming by Wednesday and Thursday into Friday and Saturday. Rainfall expected mainly in Northeast Texas and Northwestern Louisiana with light to moderate amounts elsewhere Thursday and Friday.
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Churchill Remarks On Cigar Smoking In Florida Departure
Reporters in New York interview Winston Churchill before his trip to Florida as he smokes a large cigar. When asked how many cigars he smokes daily he looks at his wife and says it depends on the length and the size.
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Fiesta plans discussed with city officials this year
The Battle of Flowers association chair and commissioners met with Mayor Mauermann on Tuesday to discuss the Fiesta de San dacinic celebration plans for the year.
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Mine Blast near Welch Left 75 Miners Alive
A massive explosion at the No 9 Hayaco mine near Welch, West Virginia, trapped about 267 workers. Seventy five miners escaped alive, while between a third and half of the 192 others were feared lost. Debris shattered a nearby school and a store, as rescuers fought through smoke to reach the shaft, about 460 feet deep, with Welch’s hospitals overwhelmed by injured miners and children.
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Last Man Separated From Army at Randolph Field Center
The last man to be discharged at the Randolph Field separation center before it ceased operations was its executive officer Lt. Col. Robert L. Humtrey of Dallas.
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Airlines Plan to Triple Fleet and Capacity by 1947
Washington reports airlines aim to triple prewar plane numbers and expand seating sevenfold by late 1946 or early 1947. Robert Ramspeck of the Air Transport Association says the goal would reach about 1239 aircraft carrying roughly 49 757 passengers daily and flying up to 10 000 000 000 miles annually in scheduled service.
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Colonel to Face Charges at U S Court Martial
London January 15 Charges of subornation of perjury conspiracy intimidation of witnesses and dereliction of duty against Col James A Glan Highland Park Ill commandant of an American army detention camp at Lichterfeld were ordered prepared for a U S court martial. The court also recommended Kilian be removed from the London area though he would remain in the United Kingdom available as a witness.
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Panhandle Snow Closes Highways Amid Frigid Texas Roads
Snowbound Texas panhandle corridors close major routes from Amarillo to Denver as 7.4 inch accumulations slow travel. Schools near Amarillo and Clarendon suspend operations while buses and trains face delays. Weather spreads sleet and freezing temps across Pampa, Waco, Austin, and nearby towns with icy forecasts continuing.
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Sols Face to Be Seen on Rainy Weather Breaks
Forecaster J. H. Jarboe predicts a mix of sun and showers with cool temperatures through Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday. Clouds remain plentiful and a lull is expected between departing low pressure systems near San Antonio and one to the east. Temperatures are set to rise modestly, while snowmelt clears Western Texas roads per the Alamo Motor Club.
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Two Bandits Terrorize Town Near Hoosevelt
Tuesday search aided by San Antonio officers for two armed bandits who terrorized Hoosevelt near Junction Monday night. They burglarized the post office stealing $35, then robbed W Dickerson’s store, beating him with a revolver after he refused demands. They abducted postmistress Miss Vina Taylor and fled in her auto, holding her hostage for about a mile.
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Wainwright to Assume Command in San Antonio Saturday
General Wainwright arrives in San Antonio Saturday to take over the Fourth Army, succeeding the late Lieutenant General Patch. He brings Brigadier General Lewis C. Bedell as chief of staff to replace Brig. Gen. Laurence Keiser, and is accompanied by aides Col. O. L. Holman and Lieut. Col. Tomas Tootey. He has led the Eastern Defense Command since his return to the United States and will land at Brooks Field.
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Army Merges Europe Commands Form Western Base Section
Paris January 15 Army announces the western base section is formed by merging the Seine base, the Oixe intermediate section, and the U S forces mission to France, headed by Major General John T Lewis. The merger will release hundreds of requisitioned buildings and billets as U S army activities in liberated countries outside Germany begin operations.
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Police Roundup: Depot Loungers Arrests Rise in Bad Weather
Police say ten depot loungers were picked up by Salice early Tuesday from Bowden Sus station and from the Greyhound, three from the B. P. and two from the M. P. Police report loungers increase with bad weather. Sixty three arrests were made Monday night.
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Troop Ship Henry Baldwin Battles Heavy Seas Near Newfoundland
The Liberty ship Henry Baldwin reported heavy seas 330 miles southeast of St Johns and its after deck cracked on the starboard side. The Third Naval District ordered the coast guard cutter Madoc to assist. The Baldwin, a 700-ton vessel carrying 589 troops from Antwerp to New York, is expected to dock in New York City on Saturday.
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Eisenhower Sets Demobilization Dates to April and July
General Eisenhower told congress that by April 30 every enlisted man with 45 points or 30 months service would be out or en route to separation centers, and by July 1 those with 40 points or two years’ service would be discharged or in the process. He noted volunteers are excluded and stressed points are based on Sept 2 last year.
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City to Seek Housing Units for Army and College
Mayor Mayermann announced that Sansecouo will apply for 2 army housing units and barracks for city and St Phillip's Junior College use. J O Loftin, college superintendent, said the college needs 20 housing units and a barracks and requested max units. The mayor and Loftin plan to ask Fort Worth federal housing authority director Marshall Amis for as many units as possible, with some possibly placed on city property for emergency housing.
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200000 Close Big 3: Plants
New York January 15 Two hundred thousand electrical workers in 16 states from Massachusetts to California struck for one day against General Electric Westinghouse and General Motors. The walkout affected 98 060 workers in plants including Schenectady Philadelphia Pittsburgh and East Pittsburgh. Picket lines formed as 3500 to 3800 union members demonstrated at each main gate with mass picketing across several sites. The action involved 57 000 women and 25 000 white collar workers plus numerous production staff. The strike targeted wage demands and disrupted GE Westinghouse and GM operations nationwide.
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Threat Cuts Cattle Mart
Threats of a strike overshadow the San Antonio cattle market as receipts shrink and packing houses signal possible disruption. Union officials resist, Midwest markets report sharply reduced shipments, and Chicago firms announce continued operation despite tensions.
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Eichelberger On Way Back to Japan
Lieut. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger is set to return to Japan to resume command of the Eighth Army after a world tour. The general reportedly left Washington for Europe and North Africa with stops in Egypt, India, and China before arriving at headquarters.
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Quick Action Seen On Bills
Congress returns from recess as a Senate committee signals swift moves on President Truman's fact finding measure. Dawes testifies as the lead witness while senators push for expedited hearings and possible subpoenas power. Meanwhile MacArthur denies Tokyo permission to build 65 new steam ships amid a global ship shortage.
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Slaying Case Reopening Sought for Imogene Stevens
Governor Baldwin faced a petition with about 20,600 Connecticut electors urging the reopening of the slaying case against Imogene Stevens, accused in the murder of Seaman Albert Kovacs, 19, last June in New Canaan. The petition, to be presented by Kovacs family members led by Mary Kovacs, claims new evidence and interpretations warrant another look. Stevens, wife of a parastronper, was released on slaughter charges last October 16 at the request of State's Attorney Lovin M. Willis.
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Connecticut
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Texas
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New Canaan
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A Heavy Load Of Brass
SHANGHAI January 15 The Stars and Stripes states that Washingtons Pentagon holds no monopoly on brass in China theater HQ at Shanghai where one general oversees each private soldier The box notes 69 colonels 63 lieutenant colonels 74 majors 110 captains 145 first lieutenants and 87 second lieutenants indicating a large officer to enlisted ratio in the area
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UNO Facing Iran Issue
Iran plans to present a notice at the United Nations General Assembly urging intervention by the UN if the disruptive situation in Transig does not speedily settle. Tehran’s chief delegate Seyed Hassen Taqutzadeh drafted the resolution and will raise the matter late today.
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