Hong Kong Governor Granted Emergency War Powers
Hong Kong expanded its emergency powers to the governor to curb labor unrest and possible general strikes. The decree allows censorship, property requisition, ban on strikes, detentions, searches, and traffic restrictions in the colony amid regional Communist tensions and nationalist setbacks.
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Seymour
Hong Kong
China
Ng Kong
Imosa
Hainan
Matsu
Fukien
Formosa
Hainan Island
Hainan Coast Artillery
Peiping
Chengtu
Sikang
Yunnan
Taft Urges U S to Hold Formosa Against Communists
Senator Robert A. Taft told Cincinnati reporters that Formosa must be kept from Chinese Communist control. He argued world powers dedicated to peace should “hang on to Formosa,” even if it requires sending the U S navy to protect the island fortress.
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Cincinnati
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Formosa
United States Navy
Senate
Britain to Recognize Mao Regime in China Within Days
Britain is expected to recognize the Chinese Communist government within ten days, following India and Burma. Nehru’s India announced the move in New Delhi, with Pakistan, Ceylon, New Zealand and Canada likely to follow in January after the Colombo conference.
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Arthur Gavshon
London
Britain
India
Burma
New Delhi
Peiping
Mao Tze-tung
Mao
Jawaharlal Nehru
Pakistan
Ceylon
New Zealand
Canada
Colombo
Commonwealth
Australia
South Africa
Ernest Bevin
H.M.S
Kenya
Suez
Kevin
China
United States
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
U. S
Asia
Japan
Indo-China
Siam
Malaya
Indonesia
Nehru
George Yeh
Pacific
Chia Luen-lo
Watch Night Services Planned As 1949 Ends Tonight
Churches and groups across town plan watch night gatherings to greet the New Year. Trinity Lutheran Church holds an 11 p.m. service with midnight Communion led by Rev. I Hess Wagner. Calvary Methodist schedules 11:30 to 12 midnight under Rev. George E Schultzbarger. Christ's Casebeer Luther League meets 9 p.m. to midnight led by Rev. Roy L Yund. First EUB church hosts a 9 p.m. covered dish with an 11:30 p.m. service by Rev. Kenneth T Barnett. Mostaller Congregation meets 10 p.m. to midnight at Lehman Leverknight’s home.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
I. Hess Wagner
D.D
Calvary Methodist Church
George E. Shultzabarger
Luther League
Casebeer
Luther League of Christ
Roy L. Yund
Christian Endeavor Service
Christian Endeavor Society of
First Eub Church
West Patriot Street
Gwen Mueridge
Vera Shumaker
Kenneth T. Barnett
Mostaller Congregation
Mostaller
Lytle Describes Steel Making At Somerset Rotary Meeting
Harold Lytle a dry cleaning classified Rotarian spoke on steel manufacturing at the Somerset Rotary Club luncheon in the Ferne2 hotel. Karl Poorbaugh played two numbers on piano with Robert Roth. one piece recalled his father’s wedding. Secretary Wagner proposed Dr. Harold E. Musser as district governor candidate.
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Harold Lytle
Somerset Rotary Club
Ferne2
Mr. Lytle
Karl Poorbaugh
Rotaria
Ralph A. Poorbaugh
Robert Roth
Gartland
Somerset Club
Somerset
Charles F. Uhle
Wagner
Harold E. Musser
Martin Jailed For Violation Of Motor Vehicle Code
Martin Jailed A. R. Martin a 60 year old cattle dealer from Friedens R D 1 was committed to the Somerset county jail on Friday afternoon by Justice of the Peace H S Whipperman for a violation of the motor vehicle code.
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A. R. Martin
Friedens R. D. 1
Somerset County
Justice of the Peace
H. S. Whipperman
Rain Or Snow New Year's Forecast Across Nation
The Associated Press reports a nationwide forecast of rain or snow for New Year's Eve and Day. Near zero temps in the Dakotas and border states, mild Gulf coast readings, and Florida expected sunny. Temperatures range from 60s in the Southeast to the 20s in Maine.
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Associated Press
Florida
U. S. Weather Bureau
Chicago
New England
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Rockies
Colorado
Washington
Oregon
California
Gulf Coast
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Ohio
Atlantic Coast
New York
Georgia
Plains
Gulf
Maine
Midwest
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Montana
North Dakota
Graham tells Lions about Europe at Somerset meeting
Mrs A D Graham was guest speaker at the Somerset Lions Club Friday in Calvary Methodist Church. President A J Kerin presided and J C Minick introduced the speaker. She described her trip to Europe, noting English conditions and socialized medicine. The group sang a memorial song for Oran Kantner. January meetings move to Grace EUB Church.
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A. D. Graham
Somerset Lions Club
Calvary Methodist Church
A. J. Kerin
J. C. Minick
England
Oran G. Kantner
Lions Club
Grace Eub Church
Duff Declares Campaign For U S Senate In Pennsylvania
Gov. James H. Duff announced his bid for the U S Senate with a 1000 word statement attacking the Republican Old Guard led by former Senator Joseph R Grundy. He urged voters to choose between forward looking program and reaction and pledged a vigorous, issue driven contest. Rep. John C Kunkel had already joined the race and Martin criticized Duff’s move as unfortunate.
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Leonard A. Unger
Harrisburg
James H. Duff
U. S
Republican Harmony
John C. Kunkel
Duff
Pennsylvania
Joseph R. Grundy
Grundy
Republican Party of
Edward Martin
Washington Pa
Howe
Martin
Harmony
GOP
Kunkel
M. Harvey Taylor
Dufff
Republican Old Guard
General Assembly
Francis J. Myers
State Police Plan Patrols On Holiday Roadways
Police will patrol Somerset county highways in marked and conventional cars to cut New Year holiday accidents. All troopers will patrol to stop careless driving and drunken driving, with Sgt. Howard A. Stephens warning that sobriety is required during the weekend.
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Somerset
Howard A. Stephens
Somers
Stephens
Bidault Wins Confidence Votes in France Budget Push
Premier Georges Bidault wins two confidence votes in the French national assembly on budgets aimed at balanced finances. The cabinet seeks further tax measures to raise funds, facing opposition from both right and left as it pledges stability and duty over popularity. The issue remains how to balance a 2.26 trillion franc budget amid anticipated attacks on proposed tax hikes.
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Bidault
France
Paris
Georges Bidault
National Assembly
Laugter
Sick Girl Receives Flood of Mail After Plea
Patricia Glover a Camden girl of 92 Huard Street with a serious illness has been flooded with letters gifts and even a Christmas tree after her mother appealed to the Camden Courier Post. More than 1200 packages and about 300 gifts mostly $1 bills arrived aiding hospital treatment as doctors seek a diagnosis and cure amid the family’s unemployment hardship.
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Camden
N. J
Patricia Glover
Patricia
Ana
Malm
Frank Manning
Olen
Huard Street
Frank Grover
Dorothea
Praiss
Merchantside
Panda
Salvation Army
Bebler Takes Seat on U N Security Council Amid Yugoslav Row
Ales Bebler, 42, Yugoslavia’s deputy foreign minister, submitted credentials as the U N security council delegate in Lake Success. The move sparks expected friction with the Soviet bloc as Malik may challenge Bebler after the New Year. Vilfan will depart for Belgrade June 12 as Bebler begins a two year term with India replacing Canada and Ecuador taking Argentina’s seat.
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Francis W. Carpenter Lake
Ales Bebler
Yugoslavia
U. N. Security Council
Bebier
Jakob A. Malik
Joza Vilfan
Trygve Lie
U. N
Bebler
United States
Vilfan
Belgrade
Malik
Bebles
Security Council
U.S.E.R
T. F. Tsiang
China
Russia
Ukraine
India
Canada
Ecua
Argentina
War Assets Administration Closes After Surplus Sale
The War Assets Administration closed today after disposing of 25.89 billion dollars of military surpluses over the past three years.
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Washington
War Assets Administration
City Business Hours Notice
Closed Sunday and Monday January 1 and 2. Open Tuesday as usual. Local offices and services resume regular hours on January 3.
Specials at Cascio's Cucumbers and Produce
Specials list prices for cucumbers two for 15 cents and 2 pounds of chestnuts at 29 cents, 2 dozen tangerines for 49 cents, lemons juicy and full, and solid ripe tomatoes at 2 pounds for 45 cents.
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Cascio
Weather Outlook for Mid Atlantic States This Weekend
Western Pennsylvania and Maryland enjoy mostly sunny skies with highs 35 to 50. Eastern Pennsylvania remains sunny with 35 to 45. West Virginia experiences 45 to 55 and warmer Sunday. Late Saturday into Sunday brings rain or snow in parts, with a general trend of above normal temperatures midweek followed by a cooldown.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Middle Atlantic
North
South
East
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