Dewey urges year extension of federal and state rent controls
Governor Dewey called for a one year extension of Federal residential rent controls beyond March 1 and asked the Legislature to extend New Yorks standby residential rent law until July 1 1949 and to continue commercial and business rent controls for another year. He noted possible higher commercial ceilings and said the Joint Legislative Committee on Rents would study the issue along with a garages ruling.
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Presidential nomination picture recalled for New Year
The piece recalls the presidential nomination scene on New Year’s Day 1940 with Franklin D. Roosevelt likely to be renominated in June. GOP contenders then were Dewey and Tait, per Bertram Benedict’s editorial note. The page prompts list features and columns such as comics, horoscope, letters, bridge, finance, churches, classifieds, and obituaries on pages 12 to 14.
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Bertram Benedict
Ida Jean Dr. Brady
Mary Haworth
Charge red herring tactics by Anderson list of traders
Congressional investigators called the latest list of commodity traders worthless and accused Secretary Anderson of using red herring tactics to distract from the speculation issue. Senator Knowland said the 1240 wheat traders listed reveal no Government insiders. The list follows Anderson’s order requiring brokers to name any government employees who traded since January 1, 1946.
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Chicago Exchange
Oversold Marshall Plan odds clash with Ball claim
Washington senator Ball asserts the administration oversold the 17 billion dollar European recovery plan. He argues the plan has 10 to 1 odds against success and proposes an amendment to create an incentive mechanism to promote self help in Europe while conditioning further U. S. aid. Ball urges candid discussion with the public.
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Jews Attack 6 Arab Areas in Night of Raids
In Jerusalem heavy armed Jewish squads raided at least six Arab districts with gunfire grenades and fire bombs in retaliation for Arab attacks on Jewish convoys. Officials report five houses destroyed one Arab killed and several injured. The Silwan attack began at 1030 PM with Haifa men in uniform and steel helmets using machine guns and bombs.
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Silwan
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Hagana
21 Die in Italian ski crash
An Italian news dispatch reports a truck carrying 50 skiers from Mount Prim, Milan, ran off the road in Rome killing 21 occupants and seriously injuring 29 others.
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Firestorms Threaten Maine Waterfront After Stockyard Blaze
Firemen battled a large stockyard fire in Portland as another blaze gutted a waterfront coal plant. Randall and McAllister reported $225,000 in losses, with a 400 ton loading tower toppled onto five fishing boats, and $50,000 in damage to vessels. Three thousand tons of coal burned as northeast winds driven by a snowstorm menaced the waterfront.
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Randall & McAllister
Sentence Upheld in Major Kotches Court Martial
YOKOHAMA UP The Army Department has upheld a general court martial sentence of three years at hard labor for Maj Frank A Kotches of Stamford Connecticut convicted of soliciting gifts from Japanese for influencing army contracts The decision was announced today
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Buffalo Starts Drive On Lottery Tickets
Buffalo attorney George Grobe said he planned to present the Federal Grand Jury with specimen lottery tickets accumulated by post office workers as part of an anti lottery drive. He noted at least 500000 tickets pass through Western New York mails each year and pledged to meet with inspectors to discuss evidence gathering and actions while federal laws stay in effect.
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Philippines Typhoon Toll Reaches Forty Nine
The December typhoon in the Philippines leaves 49 dead or missing after the Kina sank in Samar Sea. Twenty nine aboard Kina were saved. Casualties reported in Laguna Manila and Cavite, with extensive crop and building damage in Laguna and Samar. Rescue efforts include three American women employees of the U S Army among Kina survivors.
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Chetnik Leader Branko Karanovic Sentenced to Death
In Belgrade a Serbian regional court sentenced Chetnik leader Branko Karanovic to death for commanding units blamed for killing partisan fighters and youths in Serbian villages during the Nazi occupation. The text notes Draja Mihailovic as the wartime Yugoslav Chetnik leader who was later executed for war crimes.
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Draja Mihailovic
It's a fact Guards member line prompts amused glance
A humorous exchange features a conceited young man claiming people confuse him with the Guards. His pretty companion retorts with a sly drawl, asking if a rumored nickname Shinmud-or Black? reflects a playful, urban quip flavor.
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Dee Tay
Guerrillas Battle Near Konitsa As Greek Government Advances
Greek government troops backed by planes launch a counter offensive against guerrilla positions outside Konitsa. Official reports say government artillery dominates, with rebels suffering severe casualties. Civilians and refugees face shortages as fighting disrupts a children’s war relief camp and communications, amid plans to outlaw the Communist Party.
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Oldtimers Face New Blizzard Compare With 1888 Snow
Veterans of the blizzard of 1888 dispute comparisons with the 25.8 inch Friday storm. Walter Gardner of New Jersey says no comparison while Augustus Post, 74, notes the legacy of the 1888 group. Friday’s fall challenges past records as oldtimers and newtimers clash over which snowstorm stands taller.
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New York Snowbound Night in Subways and Trains
Metropolis endures record 258 inch snowfall locking trains and crowds. Thousands huddle in cold railroad cars and La Guardia terminal as Long Island Railroad conducts a census of stranded cars. Penn Station to Flushing trip stretches to hours with passengers walking final blocks.
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Heavy Snow Misses Syracuse Amid Smaller Flurry Forecast
Syracuse reports only two inches of snow while an overseas storm moves down from Canada over Lake Superior. The second storm brings wind and light flurries locally, with no major temperature changes. Canton and Binghamton see heavier totals, and Utica Fort Plain Albany report regional snow depths.
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New York Faces Snow Crisis After Record Blizzard
City officials meet in emergency session as NYC and surrounding states dig out from the worst snowfall in history. Death toll climbs with at least 35 dead across New England to Washington area. New Jersey reports 30 inches of snow in Long Branch and 12 deaths, New York nine. Connecticut five fatalities, Pennsylvania two, Massachusetts fatalities listed.
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Lightning Adds Climax To New England Snowstorm
A nor’easter dumped 15 to 24 inches on New England as sudden lightning and thunder roared over the storm. Thousands of workers labored overnight to clear roads and keep fuel and food moving, yet the 25.8 inch record snowfall crippled transport. Police and hospitals reported strain, Queens described as bad, and emergency plans focused on police, fire, food, and shelter as the storm rivaled the 1888 blizzard in fury and duration.
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Edward M. Bernecker
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Vincent R. Impellitteri
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