Beatrice Lillie to visit Hollywood during Lizzie’s voyage
Earl Wilson notes Beatrice Lillie, the English born star known as Lady Peel, arriving Jan 2 on the Queen and planning a likely uproarious visit to Hollywood with Fanny Brice. He recalls her wit, royal associations, and globe trotting persona while hinting at her tax quips and radio appearances.
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Lady Peek
England
Lizzie
Wil
Ilollywood
Fanny Brice
Bea
Fanny Bea Liltie
Hollywood
Central Parl
Philadelphia
Toronto
London
Sir Robert Peel
Notable Obituary Notices Of Prominent Figures In Arts And Industry
A list of deaths across the United States and abroad includes Marian Gillespie a 57 year old New York composer author and radio director and actor and pioneer among women in the ASCAP. JHMfarry Hostetter a 53 year old landscape architect and Pennsylvania conservationist buried in Lancaster. Morton C. Binford 53 leading Chicago die cutters printers and Sigma Chi member. Leonard Richards 60 vice president at Atlas Powder Co in Wilmington. Dr Ole Chievitz Danish Liberty Council member during occupation in Copenhagen. Bruno Duenicke 59 former New York Philharmonic horn soloist in Forest Hills Queens. Mrs Ellen Cary a Congregational missionary to Japan for 42 years in Bradford. Gordon Ross 73 Scottish born book illustrator in New York City. Dave E Satterfield Jr 52 executive director of the Life Insurance Association of America and former Virginia congressman in Richmond.
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Marian Gillespie
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
New York City
Jhmfarry BR. Hostetter
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Morton C. Binford
Sigma Chi
Chicago
Leonard Richards
Atlas Powder Co
Wilmington
Del
Ole Chievitz
Danish Liberty Council
Copenhagen
Bruno Duenicke
New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Forest Hills
Queens
Ellen ® Cary
Japan
Bradford
Mass
Gordon, Ross
Dave. E. Satterfield
Life Insurance Association of America
Virginia
Richmond
Tokyo War Crimes Trial Quiet as Executed Fliers Recalled
Affidavits submitted to the Tokyo war crimes case describe that American airmen executed by Japan suffered injuries and were harmed without any trial or hearing. Authorities have not held a court martial or formal proceeding in the matter.
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Tokyo
INS
Union rift over Currans resignation sparks treason claim
In New York the National Maritime Union splits as two vice presidents denounce Currans resignation as treason and a repudiation of NMU rank and file. They say Currans move was unauthorized and undermines the goal of uniting seamen and longshoremen.
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N.mu
Curran
New York
C.l0
National Maritime Union
NUMLU
Joseph Curran
C LO
Maritime. Unity
Howard M. McKenzie
Joseph’ Stack
Ban expected on livestock imports from Mexico
Reports from Washington indicate Agriculture Department officials expect Secretary Anderson to issue an order closing the border to cattle sheep goats and swine from Mexico due to foot and mouth disease evidence. The move follows inspections revealing disease among Mexican livestock.
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Mexico
Washington
Agriculture Department
Anderson
Youthful tosser blamed for cotton truck blaze in Austell
A youthful suspect blamed for fire set in a cotton truck causing an estimated 6500 dollars damage. The truck carried about 40 bales and was on Bankhead Highway when the driver noticed flames in the rear view mirror and halted the vehicle.
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Austel
UPA
Bankhead Highway
Army Amputees Injured in Memorial Drive Crash in Avon
Two Army amputees on home furlough since 1941 were seriously injured when a car collided with another vehicle on Memorial Drive Avon Mass Walter F Donahue 34 of Somerville suffered lacerated head and chest Staff Sgt William M Ennis 26 of Dorchester was hurt in one eye authorities said
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Avon
Mass
Walter F. Donahue
Somerville
William. M.ennis
Dorchester
United States to ship 250 million in food to Germany
U S officials estimate postwar Germany will receive about 1.25 million tons of food with a value near 250 million dollars by end of 1946. The imports cover food released to feed the German population since August 1, 1945, excluding large Army food deliveries.
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U.S
Germany
Berlin
United States
Food and Agriculture
Rabbi Silver cites good prospects for tripartite Jewish agency executive
Basel report says Rabbi A H Silver of Cleveland Ohio told the World Zionist Organization general council that there are good prospects for an agreement for the creation of an executive committee for the Jewish agency on a tripartite basis.
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Basel
Switzerland
A. H. Silver
Cleveland
Ohio
General Council of
The
World Zionist Organization Today
Jewish Agency
Rome Black Market Raid Signals Police Push
Rome police conducted a citywide raid described as the first coordinated move to wipe out the capital’s black market. In Bermuda, Secretary of State James Byrnes and Mrs. Byrnes began a brief holiday at the home of Clay Merrell and will stay until Monday after arriving from Charleston.
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Rome
Bermuda
INS
United, States
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Clay
Merrell
Charleston
Paris War Crimes Trial of Von Stuelpnagel Opens
Gen Otto von Stuelpnagel, once governor of Paris under German occupation, faced an early trial as a war criminal after being brought to Paris by military security authorities from the occupied zone in Germany. His reign of terror sparked fierce French hatred and set the stage for the proceedings.
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Paris
INS
Otto von Stuelpnagel
Germany
Portal Pay Suits Nearing Seven Hundred Million
The Associated Press reports federal suits across the country seek nearly 700 million dollars for overtime travel time and unpaid hours. New actions include 50 million against Bethlehem Hingham Shipyards in Boston, with other suits in Cleveland Columbus Pittsburgh Houston Bristol Be CONs Evansville and Mt. Clemens Pottery Co. The Mt. Clemens case follows a 1942 ruling upholding the union's claim.
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Associated’ Press
Heb Tiveen
Ning
National Biscuit Co
New York City
Anotiter Suil
Mt. Clemens
Boston
Bethlehem- Hingham
Inc
Cleveland
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Houston
Texi
Bristol
Republicans forecast rapid House action on banking limits
Washington report says two influential Republicans predict Congress will act quickly to limit portal to portal pay, a move that could cost billions. Rep. Wolcott of Michigan, slated to chair the House Banking Committee, cites strong distress signals from businessmen and says action is needed.
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Washington CP
Congress
Enatoyate
Rep. Wolcott
Mich
House Banking’ Committee
New House
Slag Rains On Foundry At Algoma Steel Plant
A railroad dump car overturned at the Algoma Steel Corp plant in Sault Ste. Marie Ont. spilling five tons of white hot slag. The molten slag showered a foundry wall, ripping it to pieces and showering debris across the area. No injuries reported by police.
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Sault Ste
Marim
Ont
Algoma Steel Corp
Corp
Wilson
Sault Ste. Marie
Truman to tailor speech as GOP directs pace
From Page One, Taft says Truman will whip the address into final form with GOP leaders not consulted. Republicans expect the President to avoid sweeping 21 point must legislation and focus on general terms before sending specific messages on universal training and other issues. Tax cuts unlikely. conflict over taxation looms. Truman may deliver the State of the Union in person, expecting a 30 to 40 minute address rather than the 20,000 word budget laden message of last year.
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Truman
G.O.P
Roosevelt
White House
Charles G. Ross
State of the Union
Congress
Ells
Uruguay ratifies Bretton Woods monetary pacts
Montevideo Uruguay today ratified the Bretton Woods international monetary and banking pacts, marking a formal acceptance of the postwar financial framework. The action underscores Uruguay’s commitment to global economic coordination and financial stability through the united international agreements.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
the Bretton Woods
Ridge Oak Center to Trim Staff by Thousands
Oak Ridge Tennessee officials report more than 5,000 workers will be released soon, cutting total personnel at the atomic bomb center to about 24,000.
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Quiz Oak
Ridge
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Atomic Bomb ‘Center
Teens Shun Lone Dates Says Lecturer Veroncia Dengel
New York report quotes Veronica Dengel saying American boys prefer group dating or cars to individual dates. She blames home life and schooling for lack of single outings and urges training for first real date at 16 or 17, noting girls feel unimportant when boys dress down and date in crowds.
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New York
U. S
Veronica Dengel
Manhattan
Labor Courts Split G O P
Senate Republicans divided on establishing labor courts as a possible main issue at next week’s party conference. Senator Taft and Ball oppose compulsory arbitration. Senator Tift said the GOP committee has not reached an agreement and members Smith Ferguson favor tribunals to settle disputes in industries affecting national welfare.
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Washington
Senate
Tift
Ohio
G.O.P
Smith
Ren
Ferguson
R-Mich
Taft
Senator Ball
R-Minn
Gromyko's Absence Spawns Atomic Control Debate
At the United Nations Baruch led talks on atomic control amid Gromyko's unexplained absence fueling speculation Russia might oppose a vote. The US and Canada pressed for a veto-free system with global inspectorate while Russia remains firm on preserving veto in the Security Council.
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Gromyko
Russia
Bernard M. Baruch
Chomyko
Poland
Baruch
United States
Sir Alexander Cadogan
Britain
Atomic Commission
Cromyko
Lveto
Security Council
70 Per Cent Fran. Page One Summary
The report weighs the cold statistics of the international swap arrangement in wartime victory. Britain received 65 percent of the total, the Soviet Union 23 percent, with Russia invited to open negotiations on postwar settlement. No active talks have started with Yugoslavia, Poland, or Czechoslovakia.
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Russia
Britain
Yugoslavia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Buffalo News Price Hike Announced
The Buffalo Evening News said it will raise its price effective Monday from three to four cents per copy.
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Buffalo
Buffalo Evening News
Sugar policy sparks debate over price fears and decontrol
In Washington, Secretary Anderson said the United States bought Cuba’s 1947 sugar crop as sole agent to avoid competitive bidding and prevent prices from rising. He warned a leading industrialist claimed sugar might top 50 cents a pound briefly if released. Also, Rep Jenkins urged decontrol within 60 days with full agency cooperation.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Anderson
Flateh
D-N.m
INS
Thomas A. ‘Jenkins
Ohio
Jenkins
Republican Congressional Food Study Committee
Rail wreck and fire scare passengers in Ohio dive cars
The disaster left nearly 500 feet of track torn up as four dive cars were forced open. Injured include Harry Wismer ABC sports director en route to broadcast the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Michigan boxing commissioner John Tlettehe, Chicago couple Mr and Mrs Ratdnick, and Pullman conductor Stanley Tondu. Witnesses described passengers tossed about like popcorn in a shaker as the wreckage unfolded.
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Harry Wismer
American Broadcasting Company
New Orleans
John Tlettehe
Chicago
Raidnick
Stanley Tondu
Local butter prices drift after 10 cent drop
Local merchants say butter remains top heavy and no broad cuts are warranted after a Thursday 10 cent drop. They foresee gradual relief as production rises in eggs and butter markets, with larger egg supplies due to seasonal factors. Canner profits and tax timing may push January drops, easing markets toward stability.
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Chicago
New York
One Mans Opinion by Walter Kiernan
A column ponders New Year resolutions and hints at labor issues. It notes a union seeking back pay for time spent on company property since 1938 and jokes about traffic and horn-blowing. The author mentions potential Supreme Court reviews of pottery decisions and a political memo about reopening resolutions within 60 days.
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Lewis
Argentina defies UN by avoiding anti Franco decision
Argentina will not carry out the United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for action against Franco. Dr. Jose Arce, the Argentine ambassador to Spain, said in Madrid that Argentina defies the UN recommendation approved in New York City on Dec. 12.
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Buenos
Allen Resigns As RFC Leader In Wartime Overhaul Plan
The RFC head Allen submitted his resignation claiming he would serve only a year. President Truman accepted reluctantly and urged a smooth transition. Goodloe, 38, of Richmond, becomes executive assistant to the chairman as the new RFC board faces confirmation by the Republican Senate. Henderson is named chairman to be selected by directors.
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Ganization
Jetter
Truman
CHIE
Allen
RFC
Goodloe
Senate
HIG
Gold bullion worth 19000 stolen on mall train theft
Gold bullion valued at 19000 was stolen this week from a mall train between Meekatharra and Perth Australia. Local authorities investigated the heist and urged anyone with information to come forward. Key details about the incident and suspects remain under investigation by Perth police.
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Perth
Australia
Meekatharra
Perh
Morgenthau Improves After Pneumonia In New York
Henry Morgenthau Jr former Secretary of the Treasury is recovering from pneumonia at his apartment in New York. His wife says he was “quite ill” earlier in the week but has greatly improved today.
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New York
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
Mayor O Dwyer Accepts Two More Resignations
New York Mayor William O Dwyer, cleaning house after a bribery probe and an unsolved election worker slaying, accepted two more resignations from his administration. Newton Thomas Saxt, housing and buildings commissioner, and deputy Morris C. Comar quit, on the heels of Dr Peter F Amoroso's departure as city correction commissioner. Authorities said the resignations are not tied to the Paris case in which Alvin J Paris faces grand jury indictments for alleged bribe offers to Giants players Merle Hapes and Frank Filchock.
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New York
Willam O'Dwyer
Morris C. Comar
Peter F. Amoroso
Correction
Alvin J. Paris
Merle Hapes
Frank Filchock
New York Giants
Hunger in Western Germany Reveals Sharply Rising Undernourishment
A three power survey in Western Germany reports a significantly large portion of the population in unsatisfactory condition with increasing undernourishment, especially among children aged 7 to 14. The sixth survey by a three power committee covers French, American and British zones.
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Berlinum
Germany
Price Supports Hold Butter Prices Ahead of Christmas Holiday
The Dairy men’s League and federal state marketing programs influence butter and milk pricing as prices drop. Butter sells around 80 cents a pound in eastern stores, while the league’s buying keeps New York supplies tight. Across the country egg prices fall, department stores slash clothing prices in post Christmas sales, and retailers look for further food price reductions in February.
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New York
Dairymen's League
League
Alb
New Yorke
New York City
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Kansas City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Associated Press
Mayor
John MecClay
Hig. Dent
Eleanor Roosevelt May Lose License After Yonkers Accident
The State Bureau of Motor Vehicles subpoenaed Eleanor Roosevelt for a hearing at White Plains on Aug. 14 to decide if her driver’s license should be revoked. Clifford J. Fletcher said the session at the courthouse would start at 2 P.M. and involve testimony from others in the three car accident.
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State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Eleanor Roosevelt
White Plains
Yonkers
Clifford J. Fletcher
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