Mystery Fire At Atlanta Hotel Claims Many Lives
In Atlanta a devastating hotel blaze trapped guests on upper floors killing many. Firemen faced rapid flames as 34 bodies were reported at the morgue and Red Cross set up disaster headquarters for identification. Survivors recounted perilous climbs and heroism as aid arrived.
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Red Cross
W. Baade
Washington
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Baade
Associated Press
E. B. Brooks
Atlanta
E. J. Hoseh
Ae Hoeseh
Annie Lee Irwin
Arthur F. Geele
FL A. Herring
Next Move Is Up To Truman On Coal Strike
Continued report says the intermediate court rostering seeks fast Supreme Court action over the strike described as causing irreparable damage. Miners show signs of trickling back to scattered diggings in West Virginia and Kentucky while union resistance remains firm. Government moves to lift restrictions on utility coal reserves and prepare nationwide action, signaling a demanding stance toward a settlement and possible labor legislation if talks fail.
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Jesse V. Sullivan
West Virginia Coal Association
TMW
Kentucky
Truman
Stimson Fumes Over Morgan Interference in Diplomacy
Stimson accuses J P Morgan Co officials Lamont and Russell Lettingwell of meddling in high diplomacy. He cites a cable claiming New York bankers doubted raising money for Germany, and says he exploded when told of the London conference impact. He warned Jay to convey their view to Moret of the Bank of France.
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Russell Lettingwell
J. P. Morgan Co
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New York
Germany
Jay
Moret
Bank of France
London
Truman Threatens Army Aid to Rail Strike
In May President Truman warned railroad workers that he would direct the Army to run trains if they refused to return to work. He spoke as representative of 140,000,000 people and said he could not stand idly by while the public suffered.
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Reid Guilty On Second Count In Cumberland Trial
The Cumberland jury heard testimony linking Reid to an assault on Miss Mangold after a ride from Cumberland to Hagerstown and a stay at a cabin on Fairview Mountain. Dr Prather and Sheriff Huyett testified to injuries and Reid's statements. Miss Mangold described the confrontation and alleged rape. Reid testified he drank after the war and that a backseat scuffle occurred leading to a disputed lodging arrangement.
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University of Mergland
Miss Mongold
Cumberland
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W- T. Staube
Camberland
Hagerstown
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Abandoned Hope For 23 Trapped In Sub
Toulon France December 7 Hope was abandoned today for 23 men trapped in the 25 ton submarine 2326 believed sunk by a floating mine off Toulon French naval authorities said three high ranking officers were aboard the craft but names were withheld pending notification of next of kin A storm halted rescue efforts last night and attempts to locate the submarine overdue at Toulon two days were resumed at dawn by authorities
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Toulon
France
Ministry of Armies
Sheriff Encounters Lost Items Case in Cabin
A lost shoes and pocketbook from gold were found after they parked the car, with a sheriff present in the cabin upon return. Dr. R B Norment testified Reid and Miss Mongold showed no intimate relations, noting examinations yesterday. Alexis Smith uses salt with cleansing cream to prevent dryness and flaking, leaving skin bright and smooth.
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R. B. Norment
Reid
Miss Mongold
Norment
Alexis Smith
Delay Expected In Murder Trial for Five Seamen
Baltimore officials said a trial delay is likely in the murder and arson case of five seamen tied to a waterfront rooming house fire that killed six sailors. A judge's ruling on defense access to accused statements to police and prosecutors is under test, with trials now set for next week across Baltimore Philadelphia and Norfolk.
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Philadelphia
Norfolk
State Takes Over Yugoslav Affairs
Belgrade reports that Yugoslavia has nationalized all private enterprises and public utilities under strict state control. Marshal Tito ordered immediate implementation after unanimous passage by the National Assembly, with parliamentary sources noting the bill was kept secret until the day of the vote.
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Dec
Yugoslavia
Soviet Union
Marshal Tito
National Assembly
Train derailed near Riverdale injures fourteen
At about 4:15 am the Rock Island Railroad Rocket derailed on a curve near Riverdale Kansas. Fourteen persons were injured none seriously. Eight taken to a Wichita hospital. Engine and six of seven cars derailed. cause not known. Rocket was en route Kansas City from Fort Worth and Dallas. Riverdale is about ten miles north of Wellington.
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de Dee
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Kansas
Wichita
J. M.bellinger
Rock Island
Bellinger
Fort Worth
Dallas
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Roofer's Long Fall Broken By Wires
Oklahoma City Der reports a 17 year old roofer Charles Walter Cook fell from a downtown scaffold onto electric wires. He balanced on the live lines for several minutes then slid 35 feet into an alley. Eyewitness Guy Sudik said Cook cried for help while laboring on the wires.
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Charles Walter Cook
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Thunderstorm Clouds Reach High Anvil Tops
Cumulonimbus clouds in thunderstorms develop spreading anvillike tops that may reach heights up to 25,000 feet.
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