Wallace Raises Russia Row In Third Party Bid
Henry A. Wallace announced he will seek the presidency as an independent, thrusting foreign policy into the campaign. The move roiled Democratic and Republican circles and is seen as potentially reshaping party dynamics. Analysts note Wallace’s odds are slim but his Chicago radio speech attacking a “bipartisan reactionary war policy” could influence voter sentiment.
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Wallace Runs as Communist Sparked Left Wing Bid
Washington dispatch notes Henry A Wallace announcing a bid for president as a left wing candidate, possibly reshaping 1948 race. The piece suggests Truman's re election chances are endangered and that Wallace has previously been a factor in cabinet and vice presidential contests.
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Dewey comments on Wallace third party bid in NY
Albany New York State Republican Chairman Glen R Bedenkapp says a large following for Henry Wallace in his independent bid could assure a GOP victory in New York and other key states Gov Thomas E Dewey then running for the 1948 nomination declined to comment on Wallace decision while State Democratic Chairman Paul E Fitzpatrick postponed remarks to study Wallace radio announcement in Chicago
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Wallace declares 1948 left wing presidential bid in Chicago
Wallace, once Roosevelt’s Commerce Secretary and former vice presidential hopeful, announced a 1948 left wing presidential candidacy in Chicago. He resigns as editor of the New Republic but will contribute and write a weekly page. Michael Straight will become editor. A Truman ally dismissed comment with a blunt remark.
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Today’s Tax Cut Bill Traced Across Knutson Proposals
Editorial traces the three Knutson tax cut bills, noting Truman vetoes the first two and Congress setbacks. The piece previews pages 22 and 23 with comics, crossword, horoscope, and a wrap of sections on amusements, financials, radio, sports, letters, and editorials.
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Colder Than Ever As Region Records Subzero Morning
The Mercury reports three below zero at 6 AM the coldest day this winter, with 20 below for the date in 1917. Readings include Canton 15 below, Utica 2 below, Albany zero, Glens Falls 1 above, Rochester 2, Buffalo 12 and New York City 15.6. The Weather Man forecasts a slow warmup followed by another cold night and possible temp drops Wednesday.
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Youth Cleared In Million Dollar Downtown Fire
Edward K. Lannon, 21, was cleared of any link to a $1,000,000 downtown fire that destroyed five buildings Sunday. Marshal George Gallagher said Lannon, arrested behind the scene with a bag of matches and a flashlight, has been eliminated as a suspect.
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Meeting Put Off In London Over Germany Policy
London officials postponed a cabinet meeting until next week to review Britain’s future foreign policy in light of the Big Four’s failure to reach agreement on Germany. No reason was given by Ten Downing Street for the delay, and Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin is expected to lead the policy review.
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Two U.S. Pilots Die In Japan Air Collision
Two American Fifth Air Force pilots were killed when their Mustang fighters collided during a farewell flight over Bofu Air Base, Japan. Both bodies were recovered and names withheld.
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Guerrillas Step Up Attacks on Konitsa in Greece
Greek guerrillas pressed attacks on Konitsa as government forces reinforced the front. The defense held after 24 hours of fighting, with grenades and bayonets used by defenders and a trickle of supplies getting through. A government communique said the rebel drive would be shattered soon as armored cars and tanks, supported by planes, pressed the offensive north of Kalpaki and toward Bourozani. Police seized the Communist Party HQ in Piraeus, with the broader outlawing of the party taking effect.
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Dr. Graham to Keep Job as White House Physician
Washington reports that Brig. Gen. Wallace H. Graham remains the personal physician to President Truman. Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross said Graham will continue in his White House role despite records listing him as a one time grain speculator and Truman’s condemnation of speculative trading.
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Bank of Japan note issue tops 4.4 billion dollars today
The Bank of Japan note issue reached 220,919,000,000 yen, about $4.418 billion, marking a December-to-date rise of 18.5 billion yen, roughly two and a half times the December 1946 increase.
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Digging Out After Historic Snowfall In New York City
New York faces another light snow event after Friday’s record 25.8 inch fall as the Weather Bureau urged a late tonight arrival. Forecasters warned of a brief but intensified storm with lower temperatures and high winds. Mayor O Dwyer called the recovery effort monumental but progressing with about 30 000 snow crews and 2486 machines clearing streets. Food stocks remained decent while fuel deliveries were only 40 percent of normal due to blocked coal chutes and oil intakes. Many homes faced heating fuel shortages and dwindling supplies.
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William O'Dwyer
Two Term Limit Amendment Backed by Legislature
Albany reports the 1948 New York Legislature will act on a proposed constitutional amendment to cap presidential tenure at two elected terms. Supported by Republicans, the measure requires passage by three fourths of states and would bar any president from serving more than eleven years, including terms won after succession.
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New York
Anderson Invokes Price Act to ration grain for whisky
Washington report states Secretary Clinton P Anderson invoked the Price Act to ration grain for whisky production to 2,450,000 bushels between now and January, under wartime controls restored after a 60 day holiday. Each distilling plant receives a set allocation, Wheat banned, minimum 6,000 bushels per plant.
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Bloody Fight Follows Blast in Haifa Riots
In Haifa 24 people died as Jewish and Arab riots erupted after a blast in the Consolidated Refinery. British troops sealed the plant while 20 Jews and four Arabs were killed and 30 Arabs wounded. The episode raises Palestine’s total violent deaths to 478 since the UN partition decision.
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Flash Floods Hit France and Germany
Thousands were marooned or homeless as fresh floods from heavy rains cut utilities and paralyzed railways in northeastern France and nearby Germany today.
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Chuckle Taxi Driver Quip About Rich Father
A lighthearted exchange features a taxi driver noting a son gives double tips and a millionaire replying that the son can afford it since he has a rich father, highlighting witty class contrast in a humorous club bulletin.
Sugar Labor Seeks Raise Threatens Cuban Harvest
In Havana Cuba a wage dispute could delay the sugar harvest scheduled to begin next Friday. A government decree orders cane growers and planters to pay 1948 wage levels, while millers warn they cannot afford the same wages due to expected lower prices. A nationwide conference is set for Monday to discuss the crisis.
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Truman to Send 40 Billion Dollar Budget to Congress
President Truman's budget team finalized plans for a fiscal 12 month outlay near 40 billion dollars. The budget, expected to be sent to Congress on January 8, mirrors last year's expenditures which end June 30.
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Italian Ex King Vittorio Emanuele III Funeral Delay
Arrangements for the funeral of former King Vittorio Emanuele III of Italy were delayed awaiting the arrival of his son Umberto Jr. from Portugal. Umberto's flight from Lisbon to Cairo was held up by bad weather, delaying the proceedings.
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Romanian King Abdicates in Move Toward Popular Republic
Bucharest AP reports King Mihai I abdicated to favor the people in a broadcast. a cabinet proclamation declares Romania a popular democratic republic as Parliament sits to ratify the acts. The 26 year old monarch had recently visited London and Switzerland and had been seeking permission to wed Princess Anne of Bourbonnohy Parma. reports say he left for an undisclosed destination. His father, Carol II, had renounced the throne twice.
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Complete Communist Domination Forecast
Washington dispatch says American officials believe Mihai's abdication in Romania removes resistance to Sovietization. They forecast rapid Communist consolidation across the country, with Moscow influence expanding in government and economy and limited Western leverage remaining.
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Tojo Testifies Hirohito Was Innocent At War Crimes Trial
Former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo claimed at the Tokyo war crimes trial that Emperor Hirohito bore no responsibility for the execution of American airmen. He said reports about the captured Doolittle fliers were not submitted to the emperor.
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Truman Signs Copy Of Missing Price Bill
President Truman signed a duplicate copy of the Republican sponsored price bill after Secret Service searched the White House for the original. He called the economy at grave peril and said the measure is pitifully inadequate to curb high prices, pledging to use his limited authority to the fullest. The original bill vanished from the desk of counsel Clark M. Clifford.
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