Seven Killed as Shanghai Mobs Storm Banks
Shanghai riot leaves seven dead and hundreds injured as about 200000 protesters storm government banks to exchange paper currency for gold and silver. The scene prompts prayers as General MacArthur’s forces oversee order and the public is warned against further violence.
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Shanghai
INS
Cacuasey Suguana
Japan
Warenence
Shanghai Ely
Gen
Douglas
MacArthur
Bandit linked to string of hold ups in city investigation continues
Police identify Varrassi as the suspect in a November liquor store holdup at 4738 South Salina Street and a December sedan theft of a state vehicle. Rondinello and his wife identified him. detectives recovered the stolen sedan in an alley off South West Street. Varrassi had posed as a bodyguard to Governor Dewey in earlier visits and faced a public intoxication charge in January. A bartender recalls Varrassi buying drinks at the Green Horseshoe Cafe and a bus incident where Curtella and his wife were assaulted during the suspect’s flight.
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Varrassi
Buffalo
Rondinello
Harold Kelly
Benjamin Roberts
S. West St
Gov. Dewey
Iin
Patrick Hanson
Berulion
Verrassi
James Curtin
Later
S. Salina St
Curtin
Green Horseshoe
Jaco Reichert
Reichert
Gredit
Anthony Curtella
Hawley
Curtella
N. Crouse and
Burncr Aves
Communist influence in unions alleged in 1944 report
The document cites Communist aims to seize job security, working conditions, pay, and union membership. It accuses the CIO Transport Workers and other unions of harboring Communist leadership, listing names like Michael Quill, Julius Fleischr, and Samuel Burl. It warns of potential paralysis of transit, airline, and naval operations through infiltrated unions.
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Workers
Michael Quill
Mos
American Communications Association
United Public Workers
State Department
Panama Canal
Electrical Workers
Fur Workers’ Union
Bridges, Gold, Henderson and Flaxer
Samuel Burl
Irving Potash
Julius Eleiss
Furriers Joint Council
Fur Workers Union
Julius Fmspat
Hecrstory
James Lustig
James Maties
National Organization
Wiliam Sentiner
Elec Rtal
Philip M
Connielly
Los Angeles Clo
Maurice Travis
Eessurer
International Federation of Architects
Fur Workers
Fishermen's Union
International Woodworkers, Marine Cooks
Pacific Coast
National Maritime Union
State County and Municipal Workers
United Federal Workers
Transport
United Cannery
Ars
Padsinghouse
Ice Cap Rescue Attempt Delayed By Weather
Washington reports new postponements in attempts to fly 11 marooned men from the Greenland ice cap. Violent winds and drifting snow hinder progress while crews provide shelter in their new huts. Officials proceed with plans to drop Christmas dinners to seven marked at the site as delays stretch toward Saturday.
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Washington
Greenland
Air Force
Seq Cap
Hlule
Dulles Defends U S Arms Policy
Dulles argues the UN rejection of Russian disarmament proposals does not mean a war verdict. He contends it requires strengthening military power as an insurance against aggression. Dulles gave a full report on the Paris General Assembly over NBC.
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York Urimdown Koster Dulles
United Nation
Dulles
Nawconml Broadcasting Company
Paris
Boy Battles Sharks Amid Coast Rescue Tale
Russell Latone of Sacramento, a 13 year old cabin boy aboard the Danish ship Grote Maersk, fought sharks for nearly two days after going overboard near Cape Maisi Cuba on December 14. He was rescued and reported in good condition at a U S naval hospital. A life belt tossed from the ship aided his survival while fellow boy Bent depp did not survive.
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Cuba
U P
Cuban
United States Naval Hospital
Russell Anthony Lattone
Sacramento
Calif
Bent Depp
Sen
Grote Maersk
Jeppson
Ruissell
Cape Maisi
Taco
Adm
W. K. Philling
U. S. Naval Operating Base
Russell
Phillips
War crimes case recalls monks and dead man face
A priest describes war criminals as dying with no worry and happiness, saying their attitude was magnifi cent. He forbids stating he saw the face of a dead man, reflecting a somber wartime reflection on guilt and memory.
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Ion
Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan Stir Interest in Rumors
Gubhe e Wena Hayworth and Aly Khan profess fondness for each other as rumors swirl. They were previously seen together in France, New York City, Hollywood and Havana. Hayworth dodges marriage questions, noting there are difficulties, including Khan’s existing marriage.
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Aly Khan
Aga Khan
France
New York City
Hollywood
Havana
Mentior
King George VI to attend Christmas church service
London sources report King George VI and the royal family will attend Christmas morning services at Buckingham Palace. The event will be held in the music room, the same venue where Prince Charles of Edinburgh was christened.
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London
George VI
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Elizabeth
Prince Charles of
Edinsburgh
HCL Slump May Cut Pay
Washington reports GM hourly workers face a 1 cent per hour pay cut as the government cost of living index falls. The next adjustment, based on the Jan 15 figure, could reduce wages if the index remains similar to Nov 15.
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Wasifington
General Motors Corp
Phedex
Labor Department
General Motors Conteact
C.M
State Workers to Be Off Tomorrow
State Police and certain workers in institutions who work the Fridays before Christmas and New Year’s day will receive compensatory days off. Governor Dewey ordered department heads to decide when extra time off is taken, with Civil Service directed to grant the two holidays off for all state employees. Troopers and institution workers are excepted due to the nature of their duties.
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Albany
Dewey
Civil Service Department
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