Louis Retains Heavyweight Title Amid Crowd Boos
Frank Woolever recalls the December 5 1947 clash at Madison Square Garden where Joe Louis kept the title after a split decision. Jersey Joe Walcott lingered in the memory of fans and ring lore as 18 000 spectators booed the outcome and the legend of that night endured.
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Durocher Rehired as Dodgers Manager by Rickey
New York UP reports Leo Durocher is rehired as Brooklyn Dodgers manager by Branch Rickey. Durocher, suspended in 1947 for conduct detrimental to baseball, will likely earn less than last year though terms were not announced. The decision follows Chandler’s blessing and CYO support for 1948.
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Editorial warns of wage hikes risking economic collapse
David Lawrence argues in a column that forced wage increases due to strikes could destabilize the U S economy and push the system toward a severe downturn. The piece appears on the editorial page as part of Today’s Features.
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America
David Lawrence
Check Your Blankets 15-Above Will Set Season Low Tonight
Frigid conditions follow Friday's 4.6 inch snowstorm as temperatures drop to 15 degrees above zero tonight. Meteorologist Andrew P Keller expects light snow flurries and colder weather, with a warmer Sunday. Cities statewide report significant travel disruptions and rapid snow removal efforts.
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Syracuse
Air Transportation
Indians Give Truman Shirt In Everglades City
President Truman arrived in Everglades City Florida for the dedication of Everglades National Park. He was greeted by hundreds as Seminole Indians presented a colored tribal shirt though they declined to make him an honorary member of the tribe in a clash remembered from a century ago.
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Rome Workers Give Italy Three Day Ultimatum
Communist led Rome workers demand three days to concede on employment and punishment for police who fired on protesters during Rome disorders Friday night at the gates. A second half of the ultimatum implied a general strike if unmet. The Workers High Command issued the demands for Rome and Rome Province.
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Rome
Huge Counterfeiting Ring Broken Up
Secret Service agents announced the roundup of the nation s biggest counterfeiting gang led by a Chicago area suspect arrested at his west side home. Investigators traced bogus bills paid for a Thanksgiving turkey to the operation and seized counterfeit currency and related evidence.
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France passes anti-strike law amid protests and purges
Paris reports the Senate approved measures giving the government power to jail saboteurs for up to ten years and to purge mobile guard units infiltrated by Communists as clashes erupt across Toulouse Marseille and other cities. Police guard gas works while Socialist groups push a third force agenda.
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U S to Ask Bonus Delay
Washington Treasury officials say Congress will be asked to postpone veterans bonus legislation, warning it could inflate the nation's economy. A report requested by a congressional committee is expected within a week or two, aligning with President Truman’s January message that new veteran assistance programs are unnecessary.
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100 U.S. Tanks Diverted to Russia Reported by Daily Express
London based Daily Express cites a Brussels dispatch claiming 100 American tanks destined for Argentina were diverted to Russia. The tanks reportedly came from an American war dump and were bought by a Belgian scrap merchant. Belgian authorities halted another 160 links to Russia.
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Holy Land violence as homes burn in Jaffa Tel Aviv clash
In the Jerusalem border zone between Arab Jaffa and Jewish Tel Aviv violence erupted with several deaths and injuries. Hagana blamed Palestine police for using an armored car against Jews, killing a child and wounding a woman. A Hagana member was reportedly killed by British troops. Fires burned several Jewish homes and panic spread in Hatikvah and Yacobi quarters. Three Jews dead and two wounded were taken to a Tel Aviv hospital.
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Arms Embargo Halts US Shipments to Palestine and Region
Washington reports the United States has halted shipments of American arms to Palestine and neighboring states in view of current disorders. Officials note prior shipments were small. Separately, the State Department warns that passports are denied to Americans seeking to recruit for foreign combat, citing regulations.
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Riots Raze Jerusalem as clashes flare over partition plan
In Jerusalem a Sabbath lull ended as Arab Jewish rioting erupted with guns bombs and fire. Thousands filled Jaffa Road stoning Arab vehicles in retaliation amid a regional death toll of 110 and property damage in the millions. Richard Graves faced a melee but remained unharmed. Arab and Jewish quarters had calmed earlier as shops reopened in protest against partition.
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European relief bill faces House cuts and Senate clash
Congress aims to send the European winter aid bill to President Truman by end of next week amid a House drive to trim the 597 million dollar request. Senate backs 587 million. House considers amendments to curb inflation and reduce outlays for France Italy and Austria. Leader Truman prepared to fight on final floor. House action set for Tuesday with conferees to resolve differences.
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What Am I Saying Frank Morgan
A humorous observation notes psychologists link long straight noses to private people while a broken nose signals a meddler. The quip plays on the idea that outward appearance mirrors personality and actions.
Surplus Food For Aid Urged in Foreign Aid Bill
Representative Jack Anderson announces an amendment to the foreign aid bill directing the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell surplus eggs prunes raisins potatoes and similar products at a loss for foreign relief. The amendment has backing from California Texas Arizona and Florida delegations.
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Texas
Arizona
Florida
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CCC
Communists Attack Dulles in Paris Assembly Row
Communist deputies read into the National Assembly records a protest that Americans were dictating to the French cabinet. John Foster Dulles, Republican adviser and American delegation member at the London foreign ministers' meeting, told reporters he did not view the Communists as a French political party.
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Paris
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Foreign Ministers
London
Snow falls in Los Angeles in historic event
An LA weather episode reports measurable snow in the city for the first time since the Weather Bureau began in 1877. Officials say the dusting melted quickly, but the weather prognosticator declares the event a snowfall.
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Chamber of Commerce
Weather Bureau
Greek freighter Michael aground near Cape Charles
The Coast Guard district office says the 7000 ton Greek vessel Michael Liberty is aground about 13 miles off Cape Charles Virginia and in need of immediate assistance. The ship departed Antwerp on November 23 bound for Hampton Roads.
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Big Four Deadlock Over German Reunification Standoff
In London the Foreign Ministers Council nears its end with a fresh clash over German economic unity. George C. Marshall demand and Molotov reply fill the session as Powers debate unification and zonal boundaries amid Potsdam reparations tensions.
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