Britons Vote Feb 23 On Path Of Government
London January 11 Britons will vote February 23 to decide between Labour's socialization and Churchill's private enterprise path. Prime Minister Attlee announced the date after a Cabinet meeting. Both parties forecast victory as they defend postwar austerity and welfare programs. Churchill pledges steel nationalization repeal and limited state ownership.Britain will elect 625 Commons seats with 1,750 total candidates from Labour Conservative Liberals and Communists.
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William N
OATIC
London
Winston Churchil
Clement ‘Attlee
Labor Party
Churchill
Conservative Party
Britain
Win
House of Commons
Conservatives
United States
Att- Jee
GOP accuses Formosa case politicking in Pacific debate
The article reports lawmakers disputing U S policy toward Formosa and Southeast Asia. Connally notes three points: no push for arming Formosa, no rushed recognition, and aid under the Four Point plan. Senators Ferguson Smith and Knowland urge firmer action and direct military input before any shift. Johnson and joint chiefs may testify later.
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Pacific
Formosa
Connally
United States
Acheson
China
Southeast Asia
Truman
Burma
India
Thailand
Indo-China
Indonesia
Ferguson
R-Mich
H. Alexander Smith
RKJ
Knowland
Rcalif
Smith
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Department, of Defense
Johnson
Plastic Florals Strike With Bold Metallic Stripes
New slipcovering material of Plastic offers bold metallic stripes, attractive florals and plaids. It suits children's rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.
Limited Aid To Tito If Soviets Start Shooting
A Reuters-style warning notes that limited aid to Tito could be cut if Soviet forces engage. it claims Tito had faced repeated efforts to topple him, with trade ties to the Soviet bloc severed in 1949 and Yugoslavia seeking mining and manufacturing machinery from the West.
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Tito
Hand
Night crawlers seen around 110 South Cannon Avenue
Patsy Cianelli reports many night crawlers emerged from the ground around her home at 110 South Cannon Avenue after a recent cold snap. More crawlers were noted yesterday and another drop in temperature is forecast for today.
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Patsy Cianelli
South Cannon Avenue
Prize winner named in Maryland soil conservation event
Baltimore January 10 1949 prize awarded to Joseph H Baden 36 Westwood war veteran for best soil conservation program by Maryland and Ohio railroad prize fund at the annual Maryland soil conservation supervisors meeting Baden received a five dollar war bond prize for his work in Prince George's county and Westwood Maryland.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Maryland
Joseph H.baden
Westwood
Prince George's County
President Acheson Upholds Stance on Farias Intervention
Secretary of State Acheson backs the Administration's position against military action on Farias and says the United States should widen economic efforts to fight Communism in the Orient. The report notes the Red threat remains outside allied reach. The item also mentions unrelated science notes on sound waves and cleaning laundry.
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Washington
Acheson
Farias
United States
No Trace Of Two Sought In Brutal Massacre
Sheriff Roy Braswell of Attala County says two white men Leon Turner 38 and Wendell Whitt 24 are suspected in a massacre targeting Neuro children. Police report says three children Ruby Harris Frankie Thurman and Mary Aronside were killed and a linear-old Negro girl Pauline Thurman wounded. Whitt’s brother Malcolm was detained without charge.
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Koseingko
Timsaeere
Roy Braswell
Attala County
Leon Turner
Wendell Whitt
Whitt
jMalcolny
Bis Nome
Braswell
T Hey
Ruby Harris
Thomas Harrtis
Harris
Frankie Thurman
Mary Aronside
Henry L. Rodrers
Peanline Thurman
Brothers Accused Of Evading Federal Taxes
Two Hal lured brothers who run a business were charged with evading 195000 in federal income taxes. A federal grand jury indicted Joseph Simel and Benjamin Simel of a commission firm as president and secretary treasurer. They allegedly failed to pay 105450 in company taxes for 1943 to 1946 and evaded 842 in individual income taxes over four years plus 39627 for Benjamin.
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Hidimare
Joseph
Benjamin Simel
Ritson
Ley Asurer
Commission
Were
New Skis Promise Smooth Glide With Fiber Plastic
New skis made from mass fibers and plastic claim a uniform glide on snow. The surfaces are described as smooth and resistant to splitting or cracking, and wax use is said to be unnecessary in most conditions.
Plymouth Prices Stay Unchanged
Detroit, Mich. Jan. W. D. Ss. Eddins, president of the Plymouth Division of Chrysler Corporation, announced today that the new streamlined 1940 Plymouths, representing the present values in Plymouth's history, will be offered at prices unchanged from those of corresponding 1949 models. The new Plymouths will display in dealer showrooms nationwide on Thursday, January 12. Factory retail prices at Detroit, not including taxes, list deluxe 3 passenger coupe 1285, deluxe suburban 1740, de luxe 2 door sedan 1410, deluxe coupe 1485, deluxe 4 door sedan 1465, special deluxe club coupe 1515, special deluxe 4 door sedan 1575, special convertible coupe 1875, special deluxe station wagon 2245.
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Detroit
Mich
Jan. W. D
Eddins
Plymouth
Chrysler Corporation
Three Die In Mendon Cafe Shooting
Mendon Massachusetts January 11 a liquor crazed gunman held patrons at Red Rooster Cafe for three hours before fatally shooting Mendon police chief Matthew J Mantoni and Katherine Brady 22 of Uxbridge. Two other patrons Laurence Griffin and Josephine Pitasi were wounded. Ward the shooter was killed by police fire.
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Mendon
Mase
Laurence Griffin
West Upton
Girla Esscort
Josephine Pitasi
Harold Ward
Milford Hospital
Cate
Route 16
Worcester
Aubrey Hensel
Ward
Mantoni
Harold Lowell
Argentina to Restrict Public Music to Native Works
Buenos Aires reports President Perón’s government issues a decree requiring at least half of music played in public venues to be written in Argentina. The policy aims to curb foreign tunes, including U S swing, Cuban rumba, Brazilian samba, and some European pieces.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Peron
United States
When Children Have Repeated Colds
Father John's Medicine is promoted for children with repeated colds linked to vitamin A deficiency. The ad claims it builds resistance, is alcohol free, and free from harmful drugs. It also promises relief from coughs by soothing throat irritation and notes over nine years of use.
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Father John
Russia Walks Out Of UN Council Over China Issue
Lake Success Jan 11 The Soviet Union storms out of the United Nations Security Council after clashing with Nationalist China's T F Tsiang over chairmanship and representation. Jakob Malik warns of non participation until Tsiang is expelled, with only Yugoslavia backing Russia in the vote.
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Russia
UN Council
China
Malik
Tsiang
Peiping
Yugoslavia
House panel Signals Prompt Hearing on Defense Request
The House Armed Services Committee pledged a prompt hearing for the Defense Department request while signaling opposition to extending the Selective Service Act. Many committee members are openly hostile to a further extension.
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House Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
Ayrshire cow earns approved rating for Mountain Hall Rue
Walter V and Lutie B Spessard of Smithsburg own Mountain Hall Rue, an Ayrshire cow with two tested daughters meeting the approval criteria. The dam, though deceased at approval, produced an average 1142 pounds, 4.1 percent milk and 464 pounds butterfat from twice daily milking.
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Ayrshire
Walter V
Lutie B. Spessard
Smithsburg
Draft Extension Hearing Promised
Washington reports promise of a draft extension hearing as Secretary Johnson to send extension bill to Congress this week. Chairman Vinson indicates ongoing review of the peacetime draft law amid continuing national policy discussions and President Truman's stance that the measure must be continued.
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Washington
Truman
Defense
Johnson
Congress
Vinson
D-Ga
T P A Post To Get A Charter In Hagerstown
The Travelers Protective Association in Hagerstown plans to elect permanent officers at a meeting tomorrow. The 41 members in town, part of 278 local groups, have supported civic causes and paid out 28.24 million in claims through April 36 1949.
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T.P.A
Hagerstown
Travelers Protective Association
Hagerestown
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