Tragedy as Bus and Train Collide Near Newberry
A school bus and a southbound Southern Railway train collide at a grade crossing near Silver Street, Newberry County. Nine pupils and the driver are killed. twelve other children are injured and taken to the county hospital. Foggy weather delayed responders and the train was more than two hours late.
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Southern Railway
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Newberry County Hospital
C. C.crouch
Five Hanged In Canada
In Lethbridge Alberta four German POWs and a Canadian veteran were executed for murder in Canada's largest mass hanging in six decades. Prisoners attempted suicide prior to the sentences. Donald S. Staley 29 of Bracebridge Ontario confessed to sex slayings in Calgary and Vancouver.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Canada
Donald S. Staley
Bracebridge
Ont
Donnie Goss
Calgary
Garry Billings
Vancouver
B. C
Will” ‘Mueller
Brunog-Perzenowski
Heinrich Busch
Walter Wolf
Corp
Karl Lehmann
Medicine Hat
Lehmann
Weather Summary for Syracuse Area Today and Thursday
The Syracuse area reports flurries and cold today with a low around 18 degrees. Thursday will be partly cloudy and cold with a high near 46 and a low around 30. Record high was 58 in 1921 and record low -13 in 1919.
Safe Girl 3 Returns After Temporary Separation
Patricia Johnson's three year old daughter is back with her parents after being found with a former pilot from Douglas, N. D., who says he took the child from a San Diego tavern with permission to bring her to Los Angeles. Hoff was jailed in San Diego on kidnapping suspicion.
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Calif
Patricia Johnson
Trom
Alee Veal
San Diego
Miel Corre
Douglas
N. D
Los Angeles
S" Johnson
Jos Angeles
Hoft
Wer
Johnson
Hoff
Dewey Parley Eyed For Political Moves
ALBANY New Yorks Republican Congressional delegation arrives to discuss Gov Dewey's views and possible 1944 presidential bid Harold E Stassen announces candidacy while Arthur Vandenberg and Robert Taft statements shape the national race.
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Albany
New York
Dewey
Go.p
Agend
Harold E
Stassen
Minnesota
Gio.p
Michigan
Arthur
Vandenberg
Robert, A. Taft
Ohio
More Snow Due Tonight in Syracuse Forecast
The Weather Man predicts a return to winter as new snow flurries fall tonight. The thaw ends with clear, brisk air and a low around 18 degrees. Thursday brings a mild wind and continued cold conditions.
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Syracuse
Toledo judge’s joke to raise taxes backfires in court
Judge Stanley Grezinski of Toledo municipal court sought to boost the Old Newsboys Fund by seizing traffic fines for one day. He summoned 300 philanthropists on trumped up charges to appear in court and pay up, hoping to raise $3,000 for Christmas.
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INS
Toledo
Newsboys
Stanley
Grzezinsk
Judge Denies Bail in Paris Fix Case in New York
General Sessions Court in New York denied bail to Alvin J. Paris, accused of trying to bribe two New York Giants players to fix a championship game. Judge Valente cited danger to the prosecution and potential prejudice if released. A mysterious telegram referencing a Maguire signature and a $5,000 payoff was read, with Paris’ attorney calling it a hoax or frameup.
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UPY
Tuage
Francis Valente
T Today
Alvin J. Paris
New York Giant
Valente
Ceasar ‘Barra
Paris
Maguire
Barra
Alvin Paris
St. George
Stassen and Bricker Poised in 1948 GOP Nomination Scene
Harold Stassen launches candidacy challenging party leaders as Ohio figures Robert Taft and John Bricker are seen as potential 1948 GOP nominees. Bricker previously backed Taft in 1940 and Bricker in 1944, amid Willkie-era baggage and party dynamics.
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Washington
Harold m. Stassen
Ohio
Apbar- Mis
Robert A. Ataftt
John’ W. Bricker
G.O.P
Bricker
Taft
Wendell J. Willkie
Datter
Oust Franco British Aim In Madrid Talks
A British government source says diplomats in Madrid met Spanish political leaders to explore forming an interim coalition government to replace General Franco. The informant notes prospects appeared hopeful earlier this year but UN Security Council actions last June extended Franco’s grip.
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London
Madrid
Generalissimo
Francisco-Franco
Bobaniteiong
United Nations
Spain
Security Council
Franco
Hfe
Jersey City High School Pupils Return After Strike Turnaround
About 500 of the 1000 Jersey City High School pupils resumed classes this morning after a strike began yesterday. The walkout prompted school officials to negotiate and promised improvements were cited as driving the partial return to classrooms.
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Jershwy
Battle over profits and wages sparks economic roots discussion
In a discussion on higher pay and economic analysis, Marquis Childs notes the debate on profits versus wages as a means to reflect on America’s economic system. The piece appears in editorials and cross-refs sections among amusements, classifieds, and various pages.
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America
Marquis Childs
Industry blasts C I O wage claims in capital area debate
Washington reports the U S Chamber of Commerce blasted the C I O wage case and a Nathan report. William K Jackson, chamber president, calls the Nathan analysis flawed and argues wage hikes will not avoid price rises. He lists nine objections and notes profits are unevenly distributed. Concluded on Page 6 Column 1.
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Washington
CUP
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
William K. Jackson
Chamber
Robert Nathan
C.I. O
Jackson
Baruch Denounces New Republic Article as False
Bernard M. Baruch issued a letter to Henry A. Wallace accusing the New Republic Magazine and its new editor Wallace of a wholly false Dec 16 article. He said the piece wrongly claimed he participated in the government’s legal battle against John L. Lewis.
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New York
Bernard M. Baruch
Henry A. Wallace
New Republic
Wallace
Baruch
John L. Lewis
Smith Quits World Bank Post as Budget Chief Resigns
Harold D. Smith, former budget director, resigns as World Bank vice president. He will stay on temporarily pending a successor’s appointment. Eugene Meyer also resigns as head of the institution effective today.
Nine Bodies Found Floating in Pampanga River
The Manila UD The Evening News reports nine bodies tied together were found floating in the Pampanga River about 30 miles northwest of Manila. No explanation is given for the grisly discovery.
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Evening News
Pampanga River
Tno
Disabled veteran files suit against mayor for 25000 damages
Nowakowski served Mayor Frank J. Costello with summons and complaint alleging a wilful act that ruined his good name and reputation. Attorneys George H. Van Lenggen and Robert W. Van Lenggen filed the action in Supreme Court.
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Edward
City Air
Nowakowski
Costello
Mattydale Air Base Veterans Housing Project
George H. van Lenggen
Nowak
Supreme’ Court
VanLengen
Robert W., van Lengen
Syracuse University Law School
Nowakowsk
Pope to Broadcast Christmas Message Tuesday
Rome. Pope Pius VII will broadcast his annual Christmas message on Tuesday December 24 at 5 AM Syracuse time a Vatican spokesman said the papal message will be of world importance.
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INS
Pius VII
Syracuse
Vatican
U S Proposes UN Inquiry on Greek-Albanian Border War
United States delegate Herschel Johnson signals a plan at the United Nations to form a committee with five permanent members and others to investigate conditions on both sides of the Greek frontier. The move follows Greece's charge that Albania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia foment guerrilla warfare in Northern Greece to alter borders.
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Lake Success
United States
United Nations
Greece
Albania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Rocket Show Flop Puzzles White Sands Test
White Sands New Mexico reports a V 2 rocket flight that reached a high record altitude but its meteorites proved weak and failed to impress observers. Lt Col Harold Ry Turner calls the test best so far as cameras capture film of the heavens.
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White Sands
Harold Ry. Turner
White
Sands
Warning Delivered At Hotel In Bilbo Campaign Probe
Former secretary to Senator Bilbo testified that A B Friend warned him last April he would be killed if he revealed what he knew about Bilbo. Terry recounted meetings with Bilbo, war contractors, and promises of payoffs tied to 1940 campaign debts, including cash and checks to repay the debt. The testimony connects Bilbo to campaign financing and contractor influence as investigators press the case.
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Seyling
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Terry
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Ferguson
R-Mich
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Prien
Tate Ee
Ebt
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Hom
Shushan
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