Nationalists abandon mainland China to Reds. Formosa becomes capital
Nationalist cabinet decrees move moving capital to Formosa amid a strategic retreat. Main Chinese forces shift toward Sichang and Formosa while guerrilla units under Gen. Wang Tsang Shu and Gen. Tang Shih Tseng operate in the southwest. Premier Yen Hsi Shan travels to Taipei reforming government to a lean mobile body as Chiang Kai Shek reportedly heads toward Hainan Island. Li Tsung Jen stays abroad for health.
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Formosa
China
Sichang
Sikang
Hainan Island
British
Hong Kong
Wang Tsang-Shu
Tang Shih- Tseng
Reds
Yen Hsi-Shan
Taipei
Chiang Kai-Shek
Pai Chung- Hsi
Central China
Li Tsung Jen
United States
Chiang
Strike Ends At Oak Ridge
AFL construction workers returned to work on strategic atomic building projects in Oak Ridge Tennessee. High government sources said the three day wildcat strike appears ended with workers in plant areas and townsite returning. R W Cook of the Atomic Energy Commission reported unions representing about ten crafts had persuaded workers to resume duties on non union labor concerns.
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Oak Ridge, Tenn
AFL
R. W. Cook
Oak Ridge
Atomic Energy Commission
Hands Off Policy Urged for China by United Nations
The United Nations Assembly urged world governments to keep hands off China and respect treaties. It called for ongoing watch over the Chinese problem and Soviet intrusion charges, referring the matter to the year-round Little Assembly. The hands-off stance was led by the United States with four co sponsors.
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New York
United Nations Assembly
China
Little Assembly
United States
Peace treaty with Germany far in the future
State Department experts say a peace treaty with Germany is far off, a major hurdle for Allies winding down World War I, notes James Marlow in his editorial column. The piece appears on pages 62 and 63 alongside comics, horoscopes, and other features.
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State Department
Germany
James Marlow
Man 72 Plus Stops Runaway Horse on Salina Street
William Howard of 1425 8S Salina Street, claiming to be over 72 but not giving a firm age, chased a runaway horse pulling a Byrne Dairy milk wagon along S Salina Street after a car backfired frightened the animal. Howard, who had been shoveling snow, grabbed a strap and ran beside the horse until it halted. He reflected that he is getting too old to chase spirited animals.
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William B Howard
Salina Sr
S. Salina St
William Howard
Salina ‘St
Howard
Byrne Dairy
Margery Ann
Evelyn
Judith
Susan
Candy Offering Found on Altar at Christ Church Dayton
The Christ Episcopal Church sexton in Dayton reports candy and later a nickel appearing on the altar. Dr. Porter, the rector, and parishioners investigate the mystery as two boys admit kneeling to pray and offering their treats to Jesus. The act sparks lessons on offerings and the perishability of candy.
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Jesus
Acheson and Franks Discuss Ango American Problems
In Washington Sir Oliver Franks and Dean Acheson met for almost an hour to discuss Anglo American issues, including the stance on recognizing Communist China. British officials warned the US may be missing an opportunity, while Washington indicated no immediate plan to recognize the Red regime.
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Washington
Oliver Franks
Dean Acheson
China
United States
Syracuse Fire Routs Four
Mrs Geraldine Davison and her three children fled their apartment at 410 Prospect as a fire broke out early today. No injuries. The blaze started on the second floor of a two story frame building shortly after 3 AM. Fire Chief Emmett Morgan said origin undetermined. Kitchen and dining room damaged, flames stopped before attic. Water and smoke damaged first floor where Laura Falice lived. Firemen from Engine Companies 2, 12 and 14 responded.
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Geraldine Davison
Prospect Ar
Emmett Morgan
Laura Falice
Nine Men Escape In Gas Line Blast Near Centralia
A high pressure 24 inch gas pipeline belonging to Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. blew out at a pumping station four miles from Centralia Missouri. Nine workers escaped unharmed as flames shot up visible as far as St. Joseph.
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Centralia
St. Joseph
Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co
Meyers to Ask Release From Jail
Former Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers war time Air Force purchasing chief goes before a parole board to plead for release from prison. He became eligible last month after completing the minimum term of a 20 month to five year sentence for inducing an associate to lie to a Senate committee.
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Washington
Bennett E. Meyers
Air Force
Meyers
Senate
AMA Votes 25 A Year Dues For Members
The American Medical Association approved a mandatory $25 yearly dues plan affecting about 85 percent of its 142000 members. The funds would finance anti socialized medicine campaigns and other AMA activities, with exemptions for retired and honorary members set by state societies.
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Washington
American Medical Association
A.M.A
George Lull
AMA
Lull
Ward May be In Tientsin Ward May be In Tientsin
U S State Department reports indic decorate Angus Ward and 20 American consulate personnel from Mukden may have reached the north China port of Tientsin. A Special train passed Tangshan and officials estimate arrival around 11 A M local time. The group is to be taken by American merchant ship at Taku Bar to Yokohama.
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Mukden
State Department
Ward
Taku Bar
Tientsin
Yokohama
Eastern Penn coal mines idle as UMWA three day week enforced
Major mines in the eastern Pennsylvania hard coal fields were idle today as United Mine Workers members enforced the union ordered three day work week. Most companies posted notices they planned to operate but miners did not report.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Three youths blamed for revenge burglary at Fit-Rite Outfitters
Police arrested Ver non Thompson age 18 Clarence Ohmann age 17 and William Vincent age 25 at 139 N Salina St for a third degree burglary at Fit-Rite Outfitters. Managers say the trio claimed they were day laborers and planned the break after being dismissed. Thompson and Ohmann were discharged while Vincent confessed. Concluded on Page 23 Col 2.
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Fit-Rite Outfitters, Inc
N. Salina St
Vernon Thompson
S. State
Clarence Ohmann
William Vincent
Abe Green
Fit-Rite
Thompson
Ohmann
Vincent
Fred G. Arnold
Fire sweeps 12th floor of Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago
Two hundred guests fled safely as a fire struck a 12th floor room of the Knickerbocker Hotel on Chicago's Gold Coast. Firemen blamed a cigarette in a room occupied by Vincent Zurek of Davenport Iowa and Richard Falconi of Moline Illinois.
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Chicago
INS
Knickerbocker
Gold Coast
Vincent W. Zurek
Davenport
Richard E. Falconi
Moline
U.S. Christmas Tree Bill Totals 50 Million
Washington reports the Agriculture Department estimates the year’s Christmas tree bill at 50 million dollars. This figure outlines federal funding for tree programs and related agricultural support.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Your Daughter Might Become President Someday
A concise essay argues that girl babies are a valued part of society. It cites census data showing 800000 more women than men, notes women in politics from representatives to potential senators, and lists women in various jobs. The author recalls family reactions to daughters and ends with optimism about Susan.
City braced for coldest wave of year tomorrow
Syracuse eyes a low near three above zero as Arctic air pushes southeast from North Dakota. Central New York logged 3 to 4 inches of snow yesterday with 2.7 at Hancock Field. Forecaster Sadowski predicts lows around thirteen below tonight and a high near 22 tomorrow with 2 to 3 inches more snow.
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Alex Sadowski
Mercury
North Dakota
Fargo
Sadowski
Great Lakes
Atlantic
New York
Hancock Field
Weather Bureau
Massena
Canton
Watertown
Lake Placid
Onondaga County
Pompey
Tully
Fabius
Otisco
Spafford
Lost Plane Sighted Near Martinez After Disappearance
A missing California Airlines DC-3 with seven aboard was sighted from the air near Pacheco, south of Martinez, Contra Costa County. Authorities could not confirm survivors as ground crews rush to the crash area after the aircraft disappeared yesterday in rain shortly after departing Oakland for Sacramento.
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Oakland
Calif
Pacheco
Martinez
Contra Costa County
California Airlines
Burbank
Sacramento
East German Prime Minister Ill With Serious Illness
Otto Grotewohl premier of East Germany is reported seriously ill and hospitalized, confirmed by the government information office today.
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Berlin
Otto Grotewohl
Grotewohl
Gasolineless Stock Car Demonstration Goes 30 Miles
At a Jefferson City dinner, A A A officer Harrison L Duncan recounted a Blank Company's test in which a demonstrator drove a stock car 30 miles before stopping. The pilot checked the tank and found no gasoline, noting the car had been running on reputation alone.
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Harrison L. Duncan
American Automobile Association
Jefferson City
Fireman off duty dramedy courtroom tale in Milwaukee
A 53 year old Milwaukee fireman faced disorderly conduct charges after a dramatic incident with a woman in his room She appeared uninvited prompting the fireman to improvise by wrapping her in his bathrobe The husband arrived with a officer and the couple were arrested Judge Barry dismissed both cases noting the bizarre scene and uncertain details
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Milwaukee
Pelice
Barry
12 Ton Nut and Prune Juice Spill Cleared on Route 9
A 12 ton spill of nuts and prune juice from an overturned tractor trailer blocked Route 9 in Catskill. Driver Francis E. Russell of Lockport said he tried to stop for a stop sign last night, skidded, and the cargo dumped on the road as residents cleared the mess.
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Catskill
Francis E. Russell
Lockport
Groves says he withheld atomic reports from Wallace during war
Lt Gen Leslie R Groves, head of the wartime atomic bomb project, stated in Washington that he deliberately withheld several secret reports on atomic development from former Vice President Henry A Wallace during World War II. He made the remark while clarifying testimony before the House Un American Activities Committee about Russian efforts.
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Washington
Leslie R. Groves
Henry A. Wallace
House
UN American Activities Committee
Canadian Uranium Shipment to Russia in World War II
Ottawa reports that in May 1943 a shipment of Canadian uranium oxide and uranium nitrate went to Russia via Eldorado Gold Mines Ltd through normal commercial channels. Trade Minister Howe notes few knew then tests for an atomic bomb were underway and avoiding orders for metals was considered unwise.
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Ottawa (P
C. D. Howe
Russia
Howe
Eldorado Gold Mines, Ltd
Groves Defends Manhattan Project Secrets Probe
General Groves urged Congress to probe George Racey Jordan’s charges that U S officials aided Russia, saying the testimony should be explored to the utmost. He noted Wallace only saw one of about five secret atomic reports and defended decisions as in the nation’s best interests.
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Groves
Congress
George Racey Jordan
Army Air Force
U. S
Russia
Jordan
Wallace
Democratic Party
Progressive Party
Army Navy Club
United States
Third Bulgarian pleads guilty in Titoist treason case
Sofia Bulgaria AP A third defendant in Bulgaria s Titoist trial admitted guilt on treason and spying charges. Boris Christov said he plotted to make Bulgaria a vassal of Yugoslavia and had connections since 1946 with the Yugoslav commercial attache in Moscow under Traicho Kostov s direction. Kostov leads the trial of 11 former officials.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Boris Christov
Nikola Nachev
Ivan Stevanov
Yugoslavia
Christov
Moscow
Traicho Kostov
Kostov
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