Savage typhoon devastates Philippines with deaths and damage
A December typhoon battered the Philippines causing at least 56 dead or missing, with Tacloban largely wiped out by fire and Manila hit hard. The Danish motorship Kina sank off Samar after grounding on Camandag Island, while five survivors from its crew were rescued. Emergency measures were declared as Leyte and Manila endure widespread disruption.
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Manila
Philippines
Kina
Samar
Tacloban
Quezon City
Red Cross
Laguna
Roxas
China Sea
Hainan
Tokyo
Europe
Samar Sea
Camandag Island
Samar Island
Danish East Asiatic Lines
Samuel Bakke
Leyte Island
Crass Dinner Honors Three Events on Christmas Eve
A Wednesday evening dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crass marked a triple occasion. It celebrated Mrs. John Easely's birthday, the Crasses' 20th wedding anniversary, and Christmas Eve. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Easely, Mr. and Mrs. George Kurpewski, Mr. and Mrs. John Osborne, Miss Phoebe Logan, and Earl Crass Jr.
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Earl Crass
John Easely
Mrs. Crass
George Kurpewski
John Osborne
Phoebe Logan
Earl Crass, Jr
DeLand files for Territorial Auditor Democrat primary
Harry DeLand of Juneau former Supervising Deputy of the Territorial Department of Taxation today filed for Territorial Auditor on the Democratic ticket. At 37 he is married with three children and has held posts with the Alaska Unemployment Compensation Commission and as U S Postmaster at Palmer. He has been active in Democratic affairs as a two time Territorial convention delegate and Palmer precinct chair.
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Harry DeLand
Juneau
Territorial Department of Taxation
Territorial
Department of Taxation
DeLand
Alaska Unemployment Compensation Commission
U. S
Palmer
Fiery Death and Running Mate Talk Dominate News
In Gardnerville Nev a drunken Indian caused a fatal blaze at a Christmas party killing 10 and injuring seven. In Washington the 1948 Democratic running mate selection is under discussion with Truman weighing a field of lawmakers cabinet members and generals as the GOP field narrows.
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Gardnerville
Nev
James Farrell
Greeley Jim
Willie Jim
Seven Die In Orange Hotel Fire
Seven people died when flames swept a small Orange Texas hotel midnight. Nineteen guests registered. thirteen were present. Four bodies found in rooms and three in halls. Identified victims included Junious O. Carter W L Jordan Bill Douglas Ralph Slade and Early Gisler. Damage estimated at 100000.
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Orange
Tex
Junious O. Carter
Pennsylvania
W. L.jordan
Tampa
Fla
Bill Douglas
Ralph Slade
Early Gisler
E. L. Barker
Orange Volunteer Fire Company
Trail Residents Registered at the Gastineau
Here Rom Trail R. W. McInnis and L. S. Sim mons of Trail Alaska are registered at the Gastineau.
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R. W. McInnis and
L. S. Simmons
Trail, Alaska
Gastineau
Adequate Statement Coming Up on Anti-Inflation Bill
Washington dispatch reports President Truman will issue an adequate statement on the anti-inflation measure early next week. He is expected to sign the bill but has criticized it as inadequate, with the core provision directing government promotion of voluntary industry price agreements and a request for power to impose price and rationing controls.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Charles G. Ross
Mr. Truman
Army Navy Officers to Be Quizzed on Disabilities
Questionnaires will be sent to 2,953 Army and Navy officers retired with tax free disability incomes. The House Armed Forces subcommittee, led by Chairman Elston of Ohio, will study inequities in the disability retirement system. Officers retired for disabilities receive 75 percent of their rank pay tax free. The effort follows White House requests and a prior inquiry into Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers.
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Howard Dobson Washington
Army
Navy
House
Armed Forces
Elston R
Ohio
Truman
White House
Senate
Bennett E. Meyers
Steamship Movements Prompt Schedule Update
Alaska from Seattle arrives 8 o clock tomorrow morning. Sword Knot sails from Seattle today. Aleutian sails from Seattle tomorrow. Princess Norah sails from Vancouver on December 29. Jumper Hitch sails from Seattle January 3. Denali, from westward, due southbound Sunday.
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Alaska
Seattle
Princess Norah
Vancouver
Denali
Vancouver man Mennie stops at the Gastineau
J W Mennie of Vancouver is stopping at the Gastineau. The note records a brief passenger stop by Mennie aboard the Gastineau in Vancouver.
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J. W. Mennie
Vancouver
Gastineau
Production to Increase Next Year Says Top Economist
Washington December 26 The government’s chief economist Dr Edwin G Nourse forecast record US production in 1948 assuming a good crop year He cited three key influences weather labor relations and foreign aid He noted last week Agriculture Department forecasts point to a bumper wheat crop and said overall production rose in 1947 with further increases possible in the coming year
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
U. S
Edwin G. Nourse
Agriculture Department
Nourse
Truman
Congress
Deep December Snow Blankets Eastern U S
A swirling snow storm blankets an area from southeastern New York to Washington D C with the year’s deepest snowfall. Depths reach six to 10 inches in southeastern New York and eight inches in New York City by 11 a m. Atlantic City reports six inches. Trains buses and cars move slowly and planes are grounded as thousands of commuters face sub freezing temperatures.
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New York
Washington, D. C
New York City
Atlantic City
N. J
Greece Rebuilds Lighthouses After War
The American Mission for Aid to Greece urges the Greek navy to repair and rehabilitate lighthouses to prewar condition. Cmdr. H. L. Jukes reports an order from the Greek admiralty to buy $224,750 in Swedish lighthouse equipment. Greece has about 400 major lights along its coast.
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Athens
Greece
Navy Group
Cmdr
H. L. Jukes
San Francisco
Sweden
UN Group Enjoys Real Jolly Time in New York Area
U N workers from 35 countries toured three industrial towns in the Binghamton Endicott and Johnson City area viewing American Christmas hospitality. Some hosts used first names to ease formality as they shared warm hearths clean snow and bountiful tables during a goodwill exchange with local families and hosts.
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Toni Adams
Binghamton
N. Y
United Nations
Lake Success
The
Peace Organization
Endicott
Johnson City
New York
Fire Chief J H Alderson Roof Damaged in Christmas Roof Fire
Fire Chief J H Alderson and family were unwrapping gifts when neighbors noticed flames on the roof. A chimney spark is believed to have started the blaze, destroying the roof and causing about 3000 dollars in damage.
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Los Angeles
J. H. Alderson
Alderson
Alaska Natives Suffer Severe Hardship Across Territory
Washington dispatch quotes Alaska Territorial Delegate Bartlett saying 35000 Indians Eskimos and Aleuts face hunger and tuberculosis as wartime jobs vanished. Congress allotted 176000 for Seward hospital care, but overall relief must wait for the next session while Navajos and Hopis receive 500000 plus private aid.
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Seattle
Washington, D. C
The
Post-Intelligencer
Alaska Territorial
EF. L. Bartlett
Congress
Seward
Alaska
Pioneer Woman of Alaska Dies in Zenith, Farewell in Seattle
Mrs Florence D Brown, 80, longtime Alaska resident dating to the 1896 gold rush, died Wednesday at her Zenith home after leaving Fairbanks in 1943. She belonged to Golden North Rebekah Lodge, Midnight Sun Chapter of Eastern Star, and Pioneer Women of Alaska, and attended Fairbanks Episcopal Church. Survived by sister Helen Dietrichs of Zenith, niece Leota Walker of Bellevue, and nephew T A Dietrichs of Zenith. Funeral services set for Saturday.
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Seattle
Florence D. Brown
Alaska
Zenith
Fairbanks
Golden North Rebekah Lodge
Midnight Sun
Order of Eastern Star
Pioneer Women of Alaska
Fairbanks Episcopal Church
Helen Dietrichs
Leota Walker
Bellevue
T. A. Dietrichs
Missing B-29 Bomber Sparks Arctic Search Across Alaska
In Fairbanks Alaska agencies from Alaska Airlines bush pilots and radio stations joined a wide search for a B 29 bomber missing since the 23rd with eight aboard. Ladd Field along with Mile 26 Nome and Point Barrow bases deployed aircraft while weather over northeast Alaska remained overcast with light snow and limited visibility.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Alaska Airlines
Arctic Wastes
Ladd Field
Mile 26
Nome
Point Barrow
Arctic Ocean
T7th
Lloyd D. Warnee
Ladd
Weather Bureau
Arctic Circle
Nine Airmen Stranded On Ice Near Lab Labrador
Heavy snow and winds thwart rescue attempts for nine U S airmen marooned on ice covered Lake Astray in Labrador wilderness. They endure 18 below zero as emergency supplies are dropped from a Flying Fortress damaged on a Christmas mission.
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Westover Field
Mass
Labrador
Flying Fortress
Goose Bay
Air Transport Command
Baffin Bay
Carolers Sings Yuletide Gatherings in Juneau
In Juneau Christmas carols rang through streets on Tuesday and Christmas Eve. Salvation Army group of nine serenaded patients at St Ann's and Government Hospital then inmates at the Federal Jail and homes in residential areas. Assembly of God youth group sang at hospitals and homes of shut ins led by Mrs Ralph E Baker.
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Juneau
Salvation Army
St. Ann's
Government Hospital
Federal
Assembly of God
Ralph E. Baker
Christmas Day Warm in Los Angeles Anew
Los Angeles recorded its second hottest Christmas day with a maximum of 84 degrees yesterday, only surpassed by 86 degrees on Christmas in 1914 according to the weather bureau.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Weather Bureau
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