United Shoe Machinery faced antitrust suit in Boston
Attorney General Clarke filed a civil action in U S District Court Boston under the Sherman Act alleging United Shoe Machinery Corp of Boston held a monopoly over shoe making machinery. The suit seeks divestiture of plants, sale of machinery to manufacturers, and disclosure of patents and know how to rivals.
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United Shoe Machinery Corporation
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Voluntary Cooperation in Republican Anti-Inflation Plan
David Lawrence explains that the theme is voluntary cooperation by the people and government, with potential compulsory controls if voluntary measures fail. The piece appears in the editorial section alongside notes about page locations for comics, horoscopes, amusements, and other features.
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Congress
David Lawrence
London Conference On Verge Of End Over German Reparations
United States officials warned that the London conference of the Council of Foreign Ministers could end soon if Molotov does not soften his stance on German reparations. Marshall and the American delegation indicated adjournment might be proposed if the deadlock persists, with further talks to be coordinated with British and French officials. Molotov demanded 10 billion in German reparations from current production.
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V. M. Molotov
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Germany
Guerrillas Reported Annihilated On Mount Vermion West Of Salonika
A Larisa dispatch said 60 guerrillas armed with supplies were wiped out by government forces in a snowstorm clash on Mount Vermion near Salonika. Prisoners cited said the group came from Yugoslav territory.
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Larisa
Mount Vermion
Salonika
47 Pound Turkey Gift to Truman
President Truman received a 47 pound Christmas turkey from the Far West. The champion tom was presented by A. E. Matlack of Ramona California, president of the National Turkey Federation, with officials of the Poultry and Egg National Board.
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Truman
Far West
A. E. Matlack
Ramona
Calif
National Turkey, Federation
Poultry and Egg National Board
Truman to brief Congress on long range European recovery aid
President Truman convened congressional leaders to discuss a forthcoming message on long range European recovery aid. The message is expected to be submitted before adjournment of the special session, with plans to adjourn Friday and deliver the plan for study during the normal session. Leaders from both parties attended the White House meeting lasting about 15 minutes. A Senate statement indicated the message would be ready for submission this week, though no details were provided. The conference also laid groundwork to expedite action on a $597 million emergency aid measure for France Italy Austria and China.
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R-Ind
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Italy
Austria
China
Warlock
French Labor Splits With Reds
In Paris anti communist members of the French General Confederation of Labor form their own unions independent of the left dominated confederation. The minority revolt challenges the communist leadership amid a nationwide wave of strikes.
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INS
General Confederation of Labor
Labor Confederation
Girl's dad files bias charges over slacks ban at Camden school
Thomas Delahunt, father of 14 year old Jeannette Delahunt, plans to charge principal Donald Barker with discrimination for banning slacks from regular classes. He transported Jeannette to school but she could not join classmates. He seeks action from the State Board of Education and the local board, citing potential segregation and a faulty bus incident.
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Thomas Delahunt
Jeannette Delahunt
Donald H. Barker
Camden Central School
Jeannette
Barker
State Department of Education
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Camden-St. Aloysius Academy
Republicans Push Take It Or Leave It Inflation Bill
The House GOP orders a take it or leave it vote on a substitute for President Truman anti inflation plan. Democrats denounce the rule banning floor amendments while accusing the GOP bill of being ineffective and aiding big business. Debate and a showdown vote are seen by night fall with a two thirds majority required for passage.
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G.O.P
Martin
Massachusetts
Halleck
Indiana
First Admission of Inflation in Soviet Russia
Soviet Russia cuts paper rubles to one-tenth value starting tomorrow to curb inflation that has driven prices up to 1.5 times prewar levels. War profiteers are targeted in a sweeping currency reform while rationing ends for food and industrial goods. Prices drop 10 to 12 percent on bread flour cereals macaroni and beer as adjustments align nonrationed and rationed prices across milk eggs tea fabrics footwear and clothing.
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Russia
Fair Mild Weather Outlook For Week Ahead
After a low of six degrees Sunday the temperature rose today with a high near 42 degrees. Meteorologist Andrew P. Keller says fair skies and mild temperatures persist with a tonight 25 degree low. Tuesday may bring snow flurries and colder air.
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Australian Antarctic ship lands depot on Heard Island
The Department of External Affairs announced LST 3501, head ship of Australia’s Antarctic expedition, landed a party on Heard Island 2000 miles southwest of Fremantle last Friday and established a food depot.
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Five in Family Die in California Cottage Fire
Stockton Calif five persons perished in a cottage fire as neighbors heard three dying children cry Mommy. The dead include Mrs Earline Scott 27 and her daughters Beverly Ann 7 Glenda Marlene 5 Brenda Fay 3 and sister Lauroine Mays 14. Firemen reported an overheated water heater caused the blaze and Mrs Scott's husband was believed to be in Oklahoma.
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Brenda Fay
Earl Mays
Bridge Collapse in Colombia Kills Dozens
In Boyaca Department nearby Pauna Bridge over the Rio Minero collapsed on Saturday killing at least 50 people. Eyewitnesses report 37 missing in the latest official count as search efforts continue.
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Lewis Sees Lieutenants In Session After AFL Rift
Washington dispatch reports John L. Lewis convened District 50 leaders and regional directors in his first act since disaffiliation from the AFL. The meeting fuels speculation of a new labor drive possibly forming a third movement, though no unions can use NLRB channels without the Taft Hartley non communist affidavit.
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Washington
U.M.W
National Labor Relations Board
Lost and Found Plea Spreads for Sen Ady Aid
A fractured note seeks help for Sen Ady, urging community action to provide support and relief. The message frames a hopeful call to assist the senator in need through local efforts and solidarity.
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Four Jews in Army Uniforms Attack Bus Near Lydda Airport
Four Jewish attackers opened fire on a bus near Lydda Airport using guns and grenades killing one Arab and wounding seven. A second assault targeted two truckloads of Trans-Jordan frontier force recruits with two Arabs wounded. The violence followed a day after 14 Jews died in combat with the Trans-Jordan Arab Legion near Ramleh as heavy rain paused fighting for the first time in two weeks.
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Jerusalem
Lydda
Fakher Nominated for Iran Premier in 71 of 106 Votes
Tehran report states Parliament met in secret last night and nominated Reza Hekmad Sar dar Fakher for premier with 71 votes out of 106. Dr. Mohamad Mosadezh received 31 votes under a two year old law restricting premiers and ministers from granting oil concessions to foreigners.
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Iran
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Reza Hekmad Sardar Fakher
Mohamad Mosadezh
Gomulka Defends Soviet Role Against U.S. Loans
Wladislaw Gomulka denounces American dollar loans as infringing national sovereignty while praising the Soviet Union as a bulwark of peace against imperialistic reaction headed by the United States.
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Poland
Wladislaw W. Gomulka
Soviet Russia
United States
America
Australian comet dulling as it moves northward
Sydney observers led by L. Thomsen of Carter Observatory report the southern sky comet appearing duller over four nights. Estimations from Australia and New Zealand place the object moving northward through the sky.
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