Conspiracy to overthrow US via general strike, Warns official
Ernie Adamson reports a plan to trigger a communist revolution in the United States through a general strike and other means. He says seventeen CIO unions are Red dominated and libraries host foreign influenced staff. He urges protest by the State Department and urges labor union self examination amid fears of a Moscow backed plot.
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United States
CIO
Red
Russia
Library of Congress
State Department
United Nations
Moscow
Adamson
Shining met al pieces spotted near burned area after plane loss
Deputies tracking a Western Air Lines transport missing since Christmas Eve with 12 aboard reported sighting shiny metal fragments in a burned area on the east slope of Cuyapaipe Peak near Laguna Junction California. Investigators viewed the pieces through field glasses two miles east of the peak.
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San Diego
Calif
Western Air Lines
Cuyapaipe Peak
Laguna Junction
French Say Ho Planned Uprising
Paris reports accuse Ho Chi Minh of directing a nationalist uprising in French Indo China. Ho, who fled Hanoi, is said to have reestablished his government at Hadong as French forces press fronts and sabotage escalates in Hanoi. Curfew imposed on Saigon amid reports of renewed Viet Namese counterattacks near the native quarter.
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Joseph E. Dynan
Paris
Foreign Office
Ho Chi Minh
France
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Hadong
Leon Blum
Haiphong
Langson
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Pee
Saigon
Cochin China
Associated Press
Weekend Braces for Cold Wave Amid Mixed Travel Report
A cold wave looms with snow and freezing temperaturesExpected weekend colder with ice from storms lingering Roads reported excellent overall with isolated rural slick spots treated by trucks Turnpike saw accidents and one fatality near Somerset but was in good condition Pedestrian crowd at Roof Garden noted as cautious despite discomfort Meteorologist David Grove logged 1.1 inches of snowfall and temperatures dropping to 20 above during late night.
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Pennsylvania Highway Department
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Somerset
Mercury
David Grove
Thompson Favored for Georgia Governor by Legislature
First returns from a Georgia legislature poll show heavy support for M. E. Thompson lieutenant governor elect to become governor after the death of Eugene Talmadge. Thirty five legislators favored Thompson, eleven backed Talmadge's son Herman, fifteen were noncommittal, and one favored a special election.
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Atlanta
Georgia
M. E. Thompson
Eugene Talmadge
Associated Press
Thompson
Talmadge
Herman
One Dead Two Injured In Pa Turnpike Crash
A three vehicle collision on the Pennsylvania turnpike between Laurel Hill and Donegal left one woman dead and two men injured. Mrs. June Vandeventer 21 of Chicago is killed. Walter J. Vandeventer 23 and Edward Ball 19 are hospitalized in critical condition.
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Laurel Hill Tunnel
Donegal
Somerset
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Walter J. Vandeventer
Stella Nebraska
Edward Ball
Des Plaines
Somerset Community Hospital
Turnpike
Vandeventer
U. S. Navy
Shanghai
Lunghwa
Christmas holiday violent deaths total 297 nationwide
The Associated Press reports 297 Christmas holiday deaths from 6 p.m. Christmas Eve to midnight Christmas Day, with 253 traffic fatalities and 55 from other causes. California led with 170 traffic deaths, Illinois followed with 27 total deaths, and lists by state show wide variation in tolls.
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MacArthur invites Byrnes to visit Japan in the Far East
General Douglas MacArthur invited Secretary of State James F. Byrnes to visit Japan. Byrnes praised MacArthur’s World War II service and suggested the trip could help explain America’s Pacific interests. Official timing remains undecided with March Moscow duties possible. Byrnes is spending holidays in Aiken South Carolina.
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Washington
INS
Douglas MacArthur
James F. Byrnes
Japan
MacArthur
Byrnes
America
Pacific
State Department
Brynes
Far East
Moscow
Aiken
S. C
Roms Wholesale Grocery Moves to New Building
Roms Wholesale Grocery will move from its temporary quarters at the Specht Motor company building on East Fairview street to a new location near West Patriot street and Columbia avenue today. The cement block structure features a modern glass storefront.
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Roms Wholesale Grocery
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Fairview Street
West Patriot Street
Columbia Avenue
Butter Break in Major Cities Signals Price Collapse
Prices in New York and Chicago wholesale butter markets fell sharply as artificial support was withdrawn. New York drops ranged from one to 10 cents a pound, Chicago from two to six cents, with retailers cutting 9 to 10 cents in the East. Eggs also slid with wholesale declines over five cents a dozen in New York amid a nationwide AP survey.
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New York
Chicago
Men’s League Cooperative Associa
Associated Press
Youth Slays Police After Gun Robbery
Detective Thomas B. Conaty Jr. was fatally shot while questioning two youths on a Wilmington street. A 17 year old, Daniel Norris, was arrested after an all day chase. a 15 year old, Leonard Bushell, is charged with murder and burglary. Norris’s mother is said to live in Philadelphia.
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Del
Thomas B. Conaty, Jr
Danny Norris
James C Riley
Edgemoor
Conatys Tencr
Leonard Bushell
Conaty
Riley
Comaty
Frank T. Miller
Bushell
Miller
County
Daniel Norris
Ferris Industrial School For
Marshalltown
Delaware River
Wilminton
Philadelphia
Norris’ Mothec
Armed Jews raid diamond factories near Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
Two bands of armed Jews robbed diamond factories 40 miles apart, netting about 107000 in diamonds cash and bonds. Irgun Zvai Leum members struck Eden Hayaset in Nathanya taking nearly 80000 in diamonds, while a trio hit Shamir in Tel Aviv taking 24000 in diamonds, 3000 cash and bonds. The raids aimed to replenish the underground war chest.
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Jerusalem
Irgun Zvai Leum
Eden Hayaset
Nathanya
Shamir
Tel Aviv
1289 Killed in Jap Earthquake and 1800 Injured
Tokyo reports a rising casualty toll from Saturday's quake as Home Ministry officials warn totals may exceed 3,251 by at least 100. Last figures cited 1,289 dead, 11,800 injured, 162 missing with two areas isolated.
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Wakayama Peninsula
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Shiboku
United Nations Site May Be Turned Into International Zone
A. N. Feller, UN general counsel, said the mid Manhattan site along the East River could be designated a virtually inviolable international zone as the permanent home for the world organization.
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U. S
New York
United States
mid-Manhattan
East River
United Nations
Blame Keds For Beatings In Shanghai
The state department blamed two Russian citizens Martynov and Chuzo for an incident in Shanghai on September 23 in which Army Sgt. Carson was beaten after a Jeep collision. An investigation found the Russians attacked Carson, were subdued by U.S. military police, and were treated for injuries. The Russians received no compensation for hospital care.
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INS
State Department
U. S
Shanghai
Lincoln ¢. White
Robert C. Carson
United Staats Wwok
Martynov
Chuzo
White
Fasy
Churzo
Monnett B. Davis
Cpl
Carson
Chase Guerrillas Across Frontier
The Athens Press reports Greek commander Gen Nicholas Pappa n…celou says insurgents fighting government forces in Thrace are fleeing across the frontier and that Greek forces will pursue them into Bulgaria. A protest over guerrilla incursions from Bulgaria into Greece was lodged with the Bulgarian commander, who said he had no orders to respond.
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Drama
Suchtillas
Thrace
Bulgaria
Nicholas Pappaanichelou
Agean Sea
Greece
President Truman Returns to Washington After Missouri Trip
President Truman landed in Washington at 7 18 p m after a Christmas visit to Missouri. He spent an hour with his 94 year old mother Mrs Martha Fk Truman at Grandview before heading to Independence airport. Mrs Truman and daughter Margaret saw him off.
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Washington
Truman
Missouri
Independence
Martha Fk. Truman
Grandview
Garrett man arraigned on peace and cruelty charges
Jared Joseph Coull of Garrett was arraigned before Justice of the Peace C J Harrison Jr on December 25 on charges of surety of the peace assault and battery and cruelty to dumb animals. He was jailed in the county jail under a $1000 bond upon conviction.
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Coull Jared Joseph Coull
Garrett
Justice of the Peace
C.J. Harrison, Jr
Christmas Day Fire Fatal in Mount Holly
Mrs Gladys Allen aged 37 died from burns after rescuing her two year old son from a bungalow on Rancocas Heights in Mount Holly New Jersey where a Christmas Day blaze caused $115 000 damage authorities say.
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Mount Holly
N.J
Gladys Allen
Burns
Rancocas Heights
Hoffman Hit Dewey Aid To Halleck
Rep Hoffman charges Gov Dewey and aides have been pulling wires to control the Republican party in Congress to back his 1948 presidential bid. He says Halleck’s bid for House majority leadership is tied to Dewey’s campaign and urges candidates to keep lobbying out of Congress.
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INS
Hoffman
R-Mich
Thomas E. Dewey
Congress
New York
Dewey
Rep
Halleck
Ind
House
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Jenkins
Robio
GOP
Stassen
Bricker
Taft
Vandenberg
Senate
Ohio
Two Groups Reach Icepack at Antarctic
Eastern and western Task Force 68 groups reach the Antarctic icepack as they skirt the continent. The eastern group plans the first long-range PBM mapping flight with Pine Island reporting a 2000 foot ceiling and inland prospects. The western group, Currituck, seeks flight operations off Victoria land with an 800 foot ceiling. Whales spouted near the Olympus but no icebergs sighted.
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Alton Blakeslee
U.S.S. MT. Olympus
Antarctic
Pine Island
Ellsworth Land
Ross Sea
Olympus
Oil for Orient to be Supplied by Private Firms
The Army Navy Petroleum Board announces that after Dec 31 in the China coast area and after Jan 31 in the Philippines private companies will supply oil for civilian use. Previously the services provided limited quantities and aided firms by storage and military stocks. The government earns revenue from by product sales while Navy and Army budgets shrink as oil transactions transition to private supply.
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Washington
China
Philippines
Far East
Army
Navy
China Coast
Army and Navy Petroleum Board
Treasury Department
U S Pays 25 Million to Philippine Government
Maj. Gen. George F. Moore announced a $25 million U S payment to the Philippine government. Of this sum $15 million funds redemption of patriotic issue notes, $3 million buys sites for U S and British embassies and consulates, $5 million covers Philippine troops expenses during the Bataan period, and the remaining $2 million supports a cultural program.
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Manila
INS
George F. Moore
U. S
Western Pacific
United States
Philippines
Bataan
Portal pay could cost U.S. tax revenues after ruling
Treasury faces potential loss if retroactive portal wages are taxed in full. Unions sue, Supreme Court decision prompts claims. estimates hinge on year of application and renegotiation outcomes. Officials see complex possibilities, with refunds possible but not guaranteed.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Treasury
Congress
High Court
Mt. Clemens Pottery Co
Mt. Clemens, Mich
Internal Revenue
War Contracts Price Adjustment Board
Garden Club Lighting Contest Awards Named
The Somerset Garden club completed its Christmas lighting contest with awards for best general effect George J. Krebs first S. S. Warner second W. B. Jones third best looking tree C A Petrea first Carl Hoffman second L Berkey third best window S S Warner first Guy Critchfield second no third best doorway James O Courtney single home Shaffer Shanks residence 448 450 West Church Street S S Warner second Charles Beacham third best commercial window George W Schenck store first Milcady's Shop second The Little Shop third chair Mrs Howard Reed announced awards to be distributed within the week Penelec company credited with substantial prize support.
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Somerset Garden Club
George J. Krebs
S. S. Warner
W. B. Jones
C. A. Petrea
Carl Hoffman
L. ©. Berkey
Guy Critcchfield
Penelec Company
Woman Breaks Leg in Fall on Icy Sidewalk
Mrs. Anna Felauer of Holsemple was admitted to Memorial hospital in Johnstown Tuesday with a broken leg from a fall on an icy sidewalk. She is reported in fair condition.
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Anna Felauer
Holsemple
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Weather Outlook for Maryland and Neighboring States
Maryland shows considerable cloudiness and a colder Friday. Saturday will be mostly cloudy and warmer with occasional light rain. Eastern Pennsylvania faces increasing clouds and colder conditions with potential light rain or snow late Friday into Friday night and more rain Saturday as temperatures rise. Western Pennsylvania has growing clouds and very cold spells with snow north and rain or snow south, turning colder Friday night and into Saturday with possible snow squalls. West Virginia expects considerable cloudiness and cooler conditions Friday, followed by mostly cloudy skies and warmer Friday night and Saturday with occasional rain, turning colder by Saturday afternoon or night.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Notice to Motorists in Somerset Borough
Ordinance No. 571 prohibits overnight parking on streets and alleys in Somerset Borough. Vehicle owners are urged to comply to avoid penalties and ensure snow plowing is not impeded.
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Borough of
Somerset
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