New York Retail Sales Top National Share in 1946
New York State Commerce Department reports retail sales reached 24.58 billion dollars in 1946, about 11 percent of the U.S. total, with New York $3.5 billion ahead of California for the nation’s second-largest retail market. Kenneth F. Stone named general attorney of the New York Central Railroad, succeeding Frederick L. Wheeler who retires after 45 years. Dean Martin P. Catherwood of Cornell named education committee chairman by Empire State Commerce group. Buffalo port authority study backs civil defense and harbor improvements with projects up to 40 million dollars under consideration.
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Masked boy bandit robs two carolers in Detroit
Two 12 year old Christmas carolers, Louis Fortunate and James Zmich, told police they were robbed by a masked boy with a knife while singing hymns in a quiet Detroit neighborhood. The thief took about a dollar in change before they went home.
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IN OTHER LANDS U S Policy Key to Peace in Korea
Indian officials say the United States must revise its Far Eastern policy including backing of Chiang Kai-shek on Formosa to secure a Korea cease fire. Peiping’s cool reception to UN peace moves suggests only a shift in U S diplomacy can open talks with the Chinese Reds.
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Submarine Sailors Washed Overboard One Rescued
In Norfolk Virginia two sailors from an underwater naval operation were washed overboard last night. One man was rescued shortly after and reported in good shape. The submarine and search area were to continue operations as officials withheld names and vessel identity.
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Flying Lion To Be Stuffed Flying Lion To Be Stuffed
Um.-Gilmore the Hon who traveled faster and farther than any other will be stuffed and mounted for posterity. The decision was made by the Tion's personal pilot Roscoe Turner who raised Gilmore from cubhood and made him a famed mascot. Turner flew here from Indiana polis yesterday for Gilmore's rites. The Lion died Sunday at the age of 22.
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Singapore to tighten defense after riots
The British authorities in Singapore said the recent anti white riots, which left 16 dead and nearly 200 injured, show the need for stronger defense against communist subversives.
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Rail Parley To Resume After 33-Hour Talks
Washington (UP) weary negotiators for all road unions and land management adjourned a 33 hour bargaining session early today. Presidential Assistant John R. Steelman said some progress was made and that talks will continue with further meetings planned. He noted fatigue among participants and referenced an overnight session and yesterday’s Toledo switchmen strike as factors that affected the talks.
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Bank Robbers Hide Loot in Neighboring Banks
Police and FBI recovered portions of loot from two local bank holdups found in safety deposit boxes at a bank in this city and another in Arlington Virginia. The seizures underscore a pattern of moving money between institutions as investigations continue.
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FBI
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Columbia Seeks Ike Return After Leave for NATO Command
Columbia University granted Gen Dwight D Eisenhower an indefinite leave of absence to lead the unified North Atlantic forces. The university stated he will return as president as soon as the international situation permits.
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Red Rule Reported In Eastern Tibet
The Chinese Communist news agency said a people’s government was established in eastern Tibet after Red troops invaded in October. It reported a conference founded the Tibetan autonomous region of Sikang Province on November 24 by Chinese, Tibetan, Western, and other groups.
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Mail Shipments To China Curtailed
Washington action limits email and parcel post to Communist China including Manchuria and to Hong Kong Macao and Tibet. The move follows recent export controls by the Commerce Department. Service to Paramosa, a Chinese Nationalist base, is not affected.
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Man Is Fired Rearing Advised By Rochester Expert
CLEVELAND AP The restaurant owner who disciplines without listening risks losing valuable ideas. Cloyd Steinmetz training consultant urged interviewing an employee when promotions firings or discipline occur to uncover grievances and improve the business. Marshals Woodstock area. Marian Bullard editor author found dead at home neighbors discovered her body in a bathtub autopsy ordered heart attack suspected.
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