Budenz Says Soviet War of Nerves Could Lead to Conflict
Former Communist leader Louis F. Budenz told the House Un American Activities Committee that the Soviet government is waging a war of nerves against the United States designed to undermine the government and potentially escalate to military conflict. He described the campaign as Hitlerite in pattern with variations and noted his own background at Fordham Notre Dame and the Daily Worker. He was the sole witness called in today’s hearing. Eisler's questioning was postponed to next year.
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Washington
Louis F. Budenz
Congressional
United States
Budenz
House Committee On un-American Activities
Indianapolis
Fordham University
Notre Dame
Freedom of the Press, Inc
Daily Worker
Midwest Daily Record
Chicago
The
Communist Party National Committee
Gerhard Eisler
Paga 5
First Real Winter Weather Brings Snow and Cold
The Weather Bureau warns of a sharp cold front moving into Syracuse with snow squalls and much colder temperatures. A large flock of geese heads southward as winds reach 32 mph with gusts to 40 mph at the municipal airport. Expect snow tonight and a low near 15 as a cold front settles in and winds stay strong.
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Syracuse
Lake Huron
Weather Bureau
Uo East
Abe
Adianasti
Popear
Minneapolis
Irs St aMontreat
Orleans
New York
Pittsburgh
Washington
Astern
Thountains
Weather Forecast for Syracuse Area
Rain and colder today with snow flurries tonight and much colder conditions. Saturday brings more snow flurries and strong winds. Record highs and lows noted from past years. sunset and sunrise times listed. humidity values given for today.
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Syracuse
U.S. Weather Bureau
Compromise Trieste Pact Sought by Byrnes
Secretary of State Byrnes proposed a limited troop size for the Allied forces in the Trieste area as a possible basis for compromise. The issue, already a major hurdle in completing the Italian peace treaty, remains unresolved as the Big Four foreign ministers planned another Trieste session.
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John
Hightower
New York
State Byrnes
Trieste
BIG Four
Foreign Ministers Council
For
U S Seeks Compromise in Troop Inventory Debate
Readable fragments indicate a U S effort to bridge a clash between Russian and British troop inventory proposals. In a 54 nation General Assembly committee session, Senator Tom Connally signals evolving positions as key officials discuss a possible accord.
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India
Ecuador
United States
General Assembly
V. M. Molotov
Ernest Bevin
Tom Connally
D-Tex
Explosions Rock Haifa Suburbs Amid Military Maneuvers
A series of violent blasts near Haifa's southern suburbs occurred at ten minute intervals today. Officials say the explosions were caused by military maneuvers conducted south of the city.
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Haifa Uxs
Haife
Prices Rise Thruway Cost Near 270 Million Says Officials
Officials indicate the New York State Thruway may exceed the original 202 million estimate by up to 70 million due to higher construction costs. Public Works head Charles H. Sells cites six lane 486 mile length with costs potentially between 250 and 270 million and notes no federal aid sought. The project is funded from the wartime surplus recon plan.
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Albany
Dewey
Charles H. Sells
Public Works
Sells
Associated Press
Public Works Department
A. & Son
James M. Mead
New York
U S Expects Arms Race and Russia Showdown
U S policy makers fear an imminent atomic arms race and favor an early showdown with Russia over international controls. Six month deadlock at the UN Atomic Energy Commission blocks a world safeguards plan as Soviet demands for inspection meet US opposition.
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New York
Russia
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Lemands
Westmoreland Av Housing Site For 250 Units
The Syracuse Housing Authority announced a proposed 250 unit state housing project near East Fayette Street and Westmoreland Avenue. Authority Chairman John A. Dittmann said the site must gain approvals from the Housing Authority, the State Division of Housing, and the city administration.
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Westmoreland Av
E. Fayette St
Syracuse Housing Authority
John A. Diltmann
Authority
Costello
Morrell K. Brewster
Sergei N. Grimm
Dittman
Housing Authority
State Division of Housing
City Administration
Surviving Passengers Rescued After Alps Plane Crash
Searchers found a transport plane wreck in the Swiss Alps missing for three days. At least four survivors were seen on the snow, with a U S Army Superfortress and Flying Fortress assisting by dropping food clothing and medicine.
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Alps
Paris
Switzerland
Interlaken
Alice
Pano
Sedition case against 28 defendants dismissed
U S District Court Chief Justice Bolitha J Laws dismissed the mass sedition case against 28 defendants saying they cannot receive fair trials. He gave the government until December 22 to appeal. The prior war trial ended in a mistrial with a dying judge and noisy courtroom scenes.
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John Rogge
Tom C. Clark
Clark
Emergency Use of Pipelines Sought to Ease Gas Shortage
The Commerce Commission urged War Assets Administration and the Federal Power Commission to permit emergency use of the Big Inch and Little Inch pipelines to move natural gas from Texas fields to the Midwest. The request cites a serious supply shortfall and notes current pipelines cannot meet public needs.
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Manorcans
Innos Commerce Commission
Texas
Midwest
Commission
John D. Biggs
War Assets Administration
Federal Power Commission
Tinois
Gas the Answer Coal Miners Jobs Soon May Disappear
Chemical engineers warn that coal mining may become unnecessary in the near future as technological advances and shifts in energy use threaten traditional coal jobs in the United States. The report highlights industry change and potential employment impact on miners nationwide.
Gasification of Strip Coal Might End Miner Jobs
Scientists speculate that gas derived from near surface strip coal could heat homes and power industry, potentially reducing soft coal mining jobs by hundreds of thousands. President Truman is cited as steering policy while discussions note vast untapped strip coal reserves.
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Wes
Pia
Truman
John
L. Lewis
Washington
On the Inside Newfoundland Gateway to North America
The editorial notes Newfoundland as the oldest estony in Britain's empire gaining new significance in the aerial age. It describes Newfoundland as a gateway to North America and the closest point to Europe, with author Robert M. Cool framing its strategic value. The piece situates the region within a broader page featuring various sections and sections like Amusements, Letters, Bridge, and Classifieds.
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Great Britain
North America
Europe
Robert M. Cool
Bridge
Financial
Haworth
City Life
Dr. Brady
Enel Wilson
Winchell
ODAY
President Inspects Captured Sub At Naval Base
The President halted a dispute with the mine workers chief yesterday to inspect a captured German submarine at the naval submarine base and then joined Fleet Adm. William D. Leahy for a brief fishing excursion.
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Naval
Fleet Adm
William D. Leahy
Urge Truman Call Congress Amid Wagner Act Strike Clamor
Capitol clamor for a special session grows as coal miners under Army guards demand suspension of the Wagner Act. Republicans and Democrats press President Truman to convene Congress, though advisers say no such plan is under consideration. Senator Byrd telegraphed urging a session.
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Wmih
Congress
Byrd
D-Va
It Is Possible John L Lewis Faces Coal Shortage
Alexandria dispatch notes that if the coal strike continues John L Lewis may lack coal at home with under a month’s supply. Ches Fannon, his supplier, says Lewis’s house holds about a month of coal and they have not bought more. Fannon mentions a woodpile in the backyard and notes Lewis has fuel insurance.
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Alexandria
John L. Lewis
Ches Fannon
Lewis
Fannon
R. F. Downham
Usm.w
SteGay
Cutbacks Dimonts Mapped Tieup Reported In Washington
Two deputy U S marshals served John S Lewis with papers ordering him to appear in Federal Court on Monday to answer contempt charges for refusal to call off the national coal strike. Service occurred at Lewis sixth floor office in the United Mine Workers building. Lewis left his Alexandria home for the first time in 36 hours and faced photographers calmly.
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Washington
John S. Lewis
Lewis
United Ming Workers
A7l
Alexandria
Coal miners idle drop to seven thousand in strike
In Wilkes Barre the coal miners idle count fell to 7000 as UMLW officials urged full resumption. The walkout spread to Nanticoke with several collieries shut or reduced, while Scranton Hazleton reported all mines active. Violence erupted in Eckman West Virginia leaving two dead. Lewis faces possible contempt hearing Monday before Judge Goldsborough.
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Ajll-United Mine Workers
Michael Wosik
UMLW
Presidvr
Nanticoke
Scranton
Hazleton
Butt
Lewis
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