Leaders Seek Peace Pinpointed in Truman Remarks
President Truman, speaking at Eddie Jacobson’s luncheon in Kansas City, faulted the Soviet government for failing to honor Yalta and Potsdam accords. He cited unnamed Russian leaders as eager for a peace understanding while accusing Moscow of eroding sacred contracts and obstructing a settlement.
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Truman
Russia
Muehlebach Hotel
Eddie Jacobson
Haberdasher
Yalta
Potsdam
Soviet Russia
Catholic Primate Mindszenty Arrested in Hungary
The Communist government of Hungary arrested Cardinal Mindszenty on charges of spying treason and black market dealings. The Vatican had warned of church restrictions and Mindszenty has long defied the regime. From Petersburg Kathy Ellis and Betty Brown registered at the Baranof Hotel.
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Associated Press
Hungary
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Vatican
Mindszenty
Petersburg
Baranof Hotel
Katherine Ellis
Betty Brown
Dewey backs special Republican convention plan
Wilmerow Governor Dew ey urged Young Republican leaders at a University Club dinner to call a special Republican convention to decide whether the GOP should stay conservative or adopt a new liberal image. The idea, urged by Philip Willkie, has won support from Warren, Stassen, Aiken, Flanders, Smith and Morse.
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Dewey
University Club
Wendell Willkie
Philip
California
Earl Warren
Minnesota
Harold Stassen
George Aiken
Ralph Flanders
Vermont
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Wayne Morse
Leather from Salmon Skin by Pacific American Fisheries
Pacific American Fisheries announced a new leather from salmon skin as a by product of fish processing. The leather is smooth pliable non-porous and can be tanned and dyed. Four Alaska canneries Kasaan King Cove Alitak and Nushagak used the skinning and boning machines this year with a smaller pack at Friday Harbor.
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Bellingham
Wash
Pacific American Fisheries
Milady
Big
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Ip.a.f
P.A.P
Alaska
Kasaan
King Cove
Alitak
Nushagak
Friday Harter Packing Company
Whidby Island
Property income taxes indorsed by Demos at Anchorage
A well regulated property tax and a territorial income tax received unanimous endorsement last night at the Anchorage Democratic Club meeting. We back the tax program advocated in the territorial platform, said a club official, adding we are not in favor of a sales tax. Senator Victor Rivers discussed forthcoming legislation to be taken up at the special and regular territorial legislature sessions.
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Anchorage
Anchorage Democratic Club
Democratic Territorial
Victor c. Rivers
Peace hopes fade as Communists publish war crimes list
The Communists released a list of war criminals headed by Chiang Kai-shek Madame Chiang Kai-shek Premier Sun Fo and top National Government leaders The move surprised after rumors of possible peace and sent prices higher National troops moved toward Nanking signaling continued fighting with the capital seen as the next battleground.
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Associated Press
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Sun Fo
Nanking
Spy probes seek two more couriers in Communist rings
Washington dispatch says congressional investigators for the House Un-American Activities Committee plan to pursue at least two additional couriers for Communist espionage rings. Rep Mundt notes no conclusive proof yet, but says circumstantial evidence points to Red couriers near Elizabeth Bentley with possible Communist government links.
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Washington
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Congress
House Un-American Activities ,Committee
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Rep
Mundt
R.S.D
Attorney General speaks to Lions about territory session
Attorney General Reaph Rivers spoke to the Lions Club on the extraordinary session and revenue measures. Capt. Johanson of the Salvation Army thanked Lions for aiding the Christmas drive that netted about 500 dollars, up from 215 last year, with funds supporting dinners and gifts for families and children. Next week committees plan to meet as January programs emphasize community service and Lionism.
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Rea‘ph Rivers
Lion Club
Lions Club
Sexton Johansen
Salvation Army
Army
Seward
Front Streets
Johanson
A. W. Blackerby
Battle rages in Palestine and Negev area
The Associated Press reports intensified fighting in Palestine as the Battle of the Negev escalates. U N observers accuse Israel of truce violations while Arab planes drop bombs near Tel Aviv amid a new blackout. Netherlands Indies conflicts continue with Dutch mop up actions in Java and Republican leaders in custody.
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Molland
Senators Demand Repunishment for Ilse Koch Atrocities
Seven senators led by Ferguson call for Ilse Koch to face punishment for Buchenwald crimes. They urge a U S military court if possible, or failure that, German trials by the occupying American government. Signers include Bricker Roebuck Tre McClellan OConner and Thye.
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Koch
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Germany
Prai Koch
Ferguson
Bricker
Ohio
Roey
Trea
RNY
McClellan
D-Ark
O'Connor
D-Md
Thye
ReMinn
Stock Quotations From New York on December 27
Stock prices in New York show Alaska Juneau at 3 percent, American Can 81s, Anaconda 45s, Curtius Wright 7 percent, International Harvester 26 percent, Kefinecott 56 percent, New York Central 124, Northern Pacific 19, U S Steel 70, and Pound at 4.03 dollars. Daily sales reached 1,060,000 shares with industrials averaging 177.40, rails 53.18, and utilities 33.20.
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Juneau
American Can
Anaconda
Curtius~ Wright
International Harvester
Kefinecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
U. S. Steel
Admiralty Division Relocates Office to Federal Building
Persons having business with the Forest Service Admiralty Division will find the office in a new location at the Federal Building. Blackers, the divisional supervisor, will oversee the move today as the office operates from 9 to 12.
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Forest Service Admiralty Division
Alsa Blackers
Federal Building
Das
Weather Bulletin for Juneau and Wrangell Alasks
Weather revision report shows cloudy conditions with snow and rain mixing tonight into Tuesday. Southeasterly winds up to 25 mph. Tonight's low near freezing with temperatures in Juneau and surrounding airports listed. Reports include precipitation totals since Dec and since July 1. Williams, acting governor, expected back from Wrangell after spending Christmas.
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Forrocaset
Human
Vielnay
Williams
Wrangell
Lew M. Williams
Alaska
Weamgell
Christus
Task Force Hoover Commission report on medical care waste
A Hoover Commission task force report warns against cutting veterans benefits to save money. It cites 44 agencies spending about 1.25 billion dollars on health services for 24 million people and urges defining federal aid beneficiaries while avoiding overtaxing limited medical resources. It proposes a team insurance plan for veterans and government-supported or paid civilian care, plus reassignment of hospital capacity. PVT Connelly to join ACS operations after arriving from Seattle.
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Veterans Administration
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Albert ‘Thomas
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Rep
Rankin
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