President doubts fight will succeed in eviction protest
Truman criticizes landlords for evictions as protests flare in Rome like Hollywood. Riot scenes erupt near Santa Francesca church as Tyrone Power and Linda Christian wed, drawing thousands and staged chaos. Police restore order. event concluded on page 6, column 2.
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Lost skier hunted on Mount Marcy in Lake Placid search
Champlain College sophomore Wil ism Shettler disappeared while skiing Mount Marcy, the state’s highest peak. Lake Placid Ski Patrol and three State Forest Ranger groups conducted an all night search as two groups of students started toward the summit. Shettler, last seen on the peak after separating from companions, was not found despite heavy snowfall and near midnight conditions.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Push Pension Bills in Hearing
Congress heard pension proposals from the Veterans of Foreign Wars aiming to place World War I and II veterans on parity with Spanish-American War veterans. Omar B. Ketchum, VFW legislative director, outlined a program offering a $90 monthly pension for those 65 and older and non-service connected disability benefits from $20 upward depending on disability.
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Administration Ready Labor Bill for Congress
Washington reports the administration plans to send a labor bill to Congress, including Watt-Harley tax elements and restoring the Wagner Act with enhancements sought by President Truman. The package aims to advance labor policy and enforce protections.
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Today's Features Reflect Republican Frustration After Defeat
The column by Marquis Childs notes Republican leaders struggle to unite after last November's fourth straight setback. The broader editorial page highlights ongoing discussions and near-term plans, with various topics and regular features listed on pages 6, 11, 20, 30 to 47.
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Downward Trend in Prices Hits Fourth Round Pay Demands
Washington officials report cost of living continuing its downward path for ten years as consumer prices decline for the fourth straight month. The Labor Department to release the December 13 index around 1717, down from 1722 in November, with mid January prices also expected to fall. Government and union experts foresee further declines, aiming to blunt wage demands tied to living costs. The weekly price index is also anticipated to drop, as Dun & Bradstreet notes ongoing price reductions.
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Weather men ignore own forecast at storm meeting
At the 101st annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, about 200 forecasters faced a rain soaked day with sidewalks turned to puddles as many admitted they forgot galoshes coats or umbrellas.
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American Meteorological Society
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A Hollywood Bachelor Seeks Dowry Bride in 15,000 Cash Deal
A posted ad from a Beverly Hills man describes a 29 foot tall engineering graduate author of eight film scripts seeking a wife with a $15,000 dowry. He portrays himself as tired of Hollywood pressures and has left inquiries to a friend and a Beverly Hills post office box for applications.
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Leslie Langleis
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SPCA Rescues Starving Horse Dobbin in Rock County
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued a horse named Dobbin found starved on Jamestide Road near Rock Card. Owner Robert Levey was arrested by Deputies John Checkowsky and Victor Tucci. Dobbin to receive shoes and ample feed as the case moves to court.
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Juror Witness Parade Halted by Federal Judge
Federal Judge Harold R. Medina halted the parade in the witness stand of prospective trial jurors. The defense argued to prove discrimination in juror selection as 11 U. S. Communist Seagers faced questions. The judge ruled the defense could not call more members of the jury panel in 38 effort.
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Denazified Parrot at Munich Zoo Becomes International Symbol
Washington officials discuss military readiness as Royall testifies on war likelihood. A denazification measure faces long debates while the Army argues for an adaptable force. The Munich zoo parrot story underscores the era's political tension amid the House Armed Services Committee hearings.
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Show Down Over GOP Chairmanship Ends with Vote Ongoing
Last minute efforts to compromise the fight over the Republican National Committee chairmanship failed. Hugh D. Scott Jr presented a lengthy report while supporters and opponents met in conferences. Ralph Cabe said no agreement had been reached, as Scott’s backers refused a deal. The issue heads to a 105 member committee vote, with several absentees noted and proxies present.
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Accused Soviet Spy Contact Arrested in New York
The FBI announced that Sam Carr, accused Busman contact for Canadian spies, has been arrested in New York City. Carr had been sought since 1945 when the Rosa Canadian Commission charged him with actively recruiting Soviet agents in Canada, serving as a contact for Soviet officials and handling secret information destined for Moscow.
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Negro Migration Fund Proposed for Southern Families
A rough note indicates a proposed ten dollar program to move as many as 2,000 families from the South to northern areas. The plan, tied to Senator Horrow Success and a voluntary transfer program, aims to address a population gap by encouraging black migration while suggesting white relocation.
Dewey's 1949 50 Budget Plan Unveiled in Albany
Governor Dewey presents a 918 million dollar budget proposal to the Republican legislature for 1949 50. He calls for record expenditures and tax increases while pledging pay as you go financing and continued government efficiency.
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Dewey
Snowbound Syracuse braces for more oncoming snow
Snow cleanup continues in Syracuse after a storm dumped 71 inches, with crews on alert as forecasts call for 23 to a low of 17 tonight and more snow expected tomorrow. Temperatures hovered around freezing, bringing slick roads and ongoing traffic advisories.
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Dual Pay Ends Former Inspector's Sales Job
Former Police Inspector Pasquale Bennett Ineld at Police Headquarters selling automobile license tabs has ended. The ruling, requested by Herbert B. Myron, ex executive director of the city comtsiva Service Commission, found that Bennett cannot draw county pay while holding police retirement pension. Bennett retired in 1946 and received about $2,000 annually.
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A Few Wise Words From Bette Davis
At a Hollywood luncheon Bette Davis listened to speakers discuss women and summed up the debate with a witty remark. She said that when two women marry a man she keeps him straight and that a woman is a partner, helper and check mate.
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Truman Attitude On Control Is Challenged
President Truman said landlords unlikely to evict tenants over rent control and dismissed harsh landlord threats as poor policy. He commented on opposition in St Louis and Tulsa oil towns, and noted Congress may need more disaster relief funds for snowbound western states. He questioned polls and stressed personal judgment over popular opinion.
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Sally Hears Wartime Record Broadcast in Treason Trial
The court heard Nazi radio recordings during Mildred E. Gillards’s treason trial as John M. Kerley presented the first selection from the Axis 4Sally program. A Bech apartment seizure involved seven records as Gillards testified, with the broadcast urging American women to be American and to distrust Roosevelt and Jews.
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