Anderson testifies on commodity traders list plans
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson tells the Senate Appropriations Committee in a closed session that a Senate resolution could force public release of names and addresses of heavy commodity traders. He argues Congress can authorize the release without legal doubt but notes insiders may benefit from such lists.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Anderson
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Congress
Harold E. Stassen
Senate House
Ferguson
Bridges
R-N. H
Anerson
Clinton
Nathan Koenig
Styles
Lawmakers split on price controls urging production rise
David Lawrence notes editors favor increased output over drastic price controls or rationing in a column. The page listing shows features across the paper including editorials on page 34 and sections such as comics, puzzles, and notices.
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Republcan
Democratic Party
David’ Lawrence
Ships in distress in storm off Alaska near Adak
In a storm 600 miles off Alaska three ships were reported in trouble. The 7000 ton Liberty ship Simon Benson flashed SOS as water poured into its hold and its hull cracked. Rescue ships, including Army vessels FS-245 with 20 men and tanker El Caney with 42, stood by while a commercial freighter offered aid.
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Adak
Alaska
Alaskan
Simon Benson
Here
Honolulu
Herbert Island
Aleutians
Truman to Meet Returning Marshall in Washington
President Truman will drive to Washington National Airport on Friday to welcome Secretary of State Marshall returning from the deadlocked foreign ministers meeting in London.
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Washington
Truman
Washington National Airport
Marshall
London
Lie Calls Session of Palestine Commission Meeting
Trygve Lie, secretary-general of the United Nations, announced a meeting of the five-nation Palestine Commission for January 7. The commission was created by the General Assembly to supervise partition of the Holy Land into separate Jewish and Arab states.
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Lake Success
Trygve’ Lie
United Nations
Palestine Commission
General Assembly
Holy Land
Senate Hopes to Restore Foreign Aid Cuts Amid War Debates
The administration pressed the Senate to restore House reductions in foreign aid funds for France Italy and Austria and for emergency occupation costs abroad. Senate Appropriations Chair Bridges signaled a vote and panel review this afternoon while witnesses urged continued aid to China amid unsettled plans.
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Washington
Senate
House
France
Italy
Austria
Bridges
R.-N.b
Senate Appropriations Committee
China
Europe
Asia
Heiress Captive Slain Suspected by Mazatlan Father Arrest
Mother fears her 15 year old heiress Maria Jesus Yoland a Escobar was murdered by five Moran brothers after a kidnapping in Mazatlan lower California. Nazario Moran, father of the brothers, was arrested and Senora Consuelo Capaceta said Mazatlan locals believed the girl was killed in reprisal for the father’s arrest.
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San: Diego
Calif
Belved
Mazatlan
California
Maria
Jesus
Yolanda Escobar
Hsiress
Moran
Nazario Moran
Consuelo
VETO PROOF BILL SEEKS $5 BILLION INCOME TAX CUT
A $5 billion income tax cutting bill, dubbed veto proof by Rep. Knutson of Minnesota, would remove 7.4 million low income and elderly from the tax rolls and slash revenues by about $1.6 billion more than Truman rejected earlier. The plan raises exemptions, applies community property rules, and adds 10 to 30 percent reductions across income tiers, with final details on a future page.
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Washington
Representative Knutson
R-Minn
Knutson
House, Ways, and Means
Congress
Truman
Treasury
Strikes Spread Across Italy Amid City Reopenings
Reports say a general strike was called in Caltanissetta as new unrest erupts in north south and central Italy. In Catania a back to work movement reopened many stores while printers and barbers joined the strike and transport was disrupted with five leaders under arrest.
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Rome
Caltanisetta
Italy
Catania
Greeks Execute 21 for Subversive Activities
Twenty one persons convicted of subversive activities were executed today in Volos and Salonika. The executions occurred as part of a government crackdown amid ongoing unrest in Greece.
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Athens
Volos
Salonika
Cold winds grip town with up to 40 mph gusts
The Weather Bureau warns of 25 mph winds with gusts to 40 mph and a low around 5 above zero. Poor visibility troubled motorists as slippery streets sparked numerous minor accidents. Frigid conditions persist tonight with Friday bringing cold, snow flurries.
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U. S
Weather Bureau
Mukden Placed Under Martial Law
Ta Kung Pao reports Mukden placed under martial law signaling gravity of civil war in Manchuria. Nanking sources had dismissed Southern Manchuria fighting as minor skirmishes for several days.
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Shanghal UP
Ta Kung Pao
Mukden
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Nanking
Lawmakers Weigh 3500 Salary as Compromise Offer
Albany dispatch says legislators expect a possible salary rise from 2500 to 3500 as a compromise before the 1948 session. Republicans reportedly consider 3500 a middle ground, potentially delaying hopes for a higher 5000 pay.
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Albany
INS
Much Married Man Seeks Free Advice From Lawyer Friend
In Reader's Scope a reader reports a married man asking a lawyer friend how to avoid paying money by staying single or married. The exchange notes two options and ends with a punchy line.
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Geo
Gray
Bevin Blames Russian Hostility For Big Four Rift
Foreign Secretary Bevin told Parliament Russia's hostile propaganda caused the Big Four foreign ministers conference breakdown. He said Britain will close no doors to European unity and peace, denied Soviet charges of Western divided Europe, and urged a strong central German government while hinting at a possible new Austrian peace proposal. The Austrian treaty talks continue with cautious optimism amid east west discussions.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Russia
Britain
Europe
House of Commons
Austria
Karl Gruber
Foreign Office
Bevin
Three More Dead In Holy Land Violence
An uneasy truce in the Holy Land continued into its third day with isolated violence leaving three dead and three wounded. An aged Jew with a US passport was found at the Mount of Olives, a Hagana member was slain outside Saint Steven's Gate, and in the Negev two Jews were wounded. A 10 year old was wounded near Jaffa Tel Aviv in an accident. Arabs fired on a Jewish group near the old city with no casualties and a young Arab died of wounds from last night at Saint Steven's Gate.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
United States
Mount of Olives
Hagana
Saint Steven's Gate
Negev
Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Old City
Gromyko Charges U.S. Block on Atomic Control
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko accused influential U.S. circles of blocking agreement at the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. He urged the panel to drop organizational talks and focus on fundamental issues, warning that time is being wasted.
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Lake Success
Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
United States
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Gromyko
Soviet Union
Tion
Atomic Control Authority
Senate Defeat of Barkley Amendment on Antiinflation Bill
The Senate rejected Barkley of Kentucky by 47 to 32 on an amendment to a three point antiinflation bill. The measure would let President Truman seek industry voluntary price accords under suspending antitrust laws. Taft opposed compulsory controls, warning it could derail passage before adjournment.
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Senate
Truman
Barklley
Yatt
Ohio
Congress
Barkley
Mr. Truman
Taft
Hisg. Bil
Oqchican
Fey
United States
House
Tafeé
Earier
Parade highlights and Santa visit photos in Sunday issue
Sunday Parade features a face to face with Santa Claus by photographer Jo Claus with New York Children’s Aid Society and photos of children's reactions. Generosity as a tradition is illustrated by Friendship Train and other groups aiding the common good. Ten Minute dinner offers step by step kitchen tips for busy housewives.
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Santa Jo
Claus
New York
Séid Children’s Aid Society
St.Nick
Beth Merriman
Parade Magazine
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