Truman summons leaders for Western Europe aid plan
President Truman called congressional leaders to the White House for a preview of a four year plan to rebuild Western Europe at an estimated cost of 16 billion dollars, with fast Senate action expected on up to 597 million for France Italy Austria and China stopgap relief. The plan faces significant scrutiny as lawmakers consider yearly appropriations and possible cuts while Truman seeks to limit Communist expansion in Europe.
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Truman
White House
Western
Europe
Capitol Hill
Senate
France
Italy
Austria
China
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Leghorn
United States
Local Rainfall Report Highlights December Deficit
Yesterday's temperature recorded a high near 35 degrees with a light rainfall of 0.08 inch. December rainfall to date totals 0.83 inch, leaving a deficit of 3.03 inches against the 3.86 inch quota.
Arab Forces Attack Convoy in Tel Aviv Killing 14
Jewish leaders urged Palestine authorities to order evacuation of all Trans Jordan Arab Legion troops after a machinegun attack on a truck convoy near Tel Aviv killed 14 Jews and left 15 injured. The Arab Legion, led by British officers, is loaned to the Palestine government for police duties in the Holy Land.
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Jerusalem
Palestine Government
Palestine
Arab Legion
Holy Land
Mustapha
Hagana
Jewish Agency
Last Allied Troops Depart Italy Ending Occupation
The last American occupation troops in Italy sailed home aboard the transport Admiral Sims, ending the Salerno operation begun September 9 1943. One unit remains on Italian soil for graves registration. Across the region, Israeli and Arab tensions flare as withdrawal demands rise and attacks occur in Jerusalem and Palestine.
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Leghorn
Italy
Admiral Sims
U. S
Salerno
Educator Fritz Called To Trial In Caldwell Case
R L Fritz Jr a known North Carolina educator and militant teachers leader stood trial before a Caldwell county superior court jury on a charge of obtaining money under false pretense about 1600 dollars. He repaid the sum to the State Board of Education after his teaching certificate was revoked. Supporters accuse the board of political motive and rally behind Fritz citing his prior push for higher salaries.
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Lenoir
R. L. Fritz Jr
North Carolina
Caldwell County
Hudson
Mates
Fritz
State Board of Education
State Board
General Assembly
Will Issue New Currency In Russia Inflation Fight
The Soviet government, in a decree signed by Prime Minister Stalin, will issue a new currency tomorrow to curb inflation and will end rationing of all food and industrial goods. The Moscow radio announced the decree, issued by the cabinet and the Communist party, marking the first admission that postwar inflation affected the controlled economy. The move follows Lovett's Washington remark about panic buying after rumors of ruble devaluation.
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Moscow
Stalin
Council of Ministers
Communist Party
Washington
Robert Lovett
Russia
New Cold Wave Forecast as Ruble Reform Unfolds
Washington reports a sweeping Soviet currency decree with exchange rates set for rubles, bands, and cash, aiming to realign old bonds and wages. The move spurs cautious analysis by American officials of Soviet economic standing against capitalist nations. The measure affects deposits, bonds, and cash, with cash holders losing most. Temperatures plunge across the Upper Midwest as North Dakota records 10 below zero, with lingering cold spreading to nearby states. Admiral James Mathews, 56, retired USN, dies in Bethesda Naval Hospital.
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Maryland
James Mathews
USN
Florence
S. C
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Pre Christmas Walkout Considered by AFL Western Union Workers
Washington leaders of three AFL unions say a pre Christmas strike date is likely for 50 000 Western Union and related cable firm workers after ballot results show about 10 to 1 in favor of a walkout to press for a 15 percent wage increase. A federal mediator was appointed to start talks as ACA threatens New Year action if contracts aren’t reached by December 31.
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Terry Tullos
Laurel, Miss
Terry
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Washington
AFL Western Union
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Telegraph Employes Union
Telegraph Workers Union
ACA
New York
Mackay Radio and Telegraph Company
The
Commercial Cables Company
Cables Division
Western Union
Predict Failure Of London Parley Soviet Demand Seen As Snag
London talks on German reparations risk collapse if Molotov remains firm on demand for heavy German reparations. American officials warn adjournment may be sought, with four demands guiding Marshall’s stance. Conference observers anticipate a potential immediate end to the London council session.
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London
V. M. Molotov
Council of Foreign Ministers
Marshall
CAL Vmi Sa
Molotov
Russia
Germany
Tax lien filed against Marion O Baker
A federal tax lien of 51403 has been filed against Marion O Baker president of the American Cab and Service Co. Taxes include 4901 for 1944 8681 for 1942 and 37821 delinquent income taxes for 1943. Lien filed in Greensboro December 10 and later in Gaston county register of deeds office.
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Register of Deeds Office
Marion O Baker
The
American Cab and Service Co
Baker
Greensboro
C. H. Robertson
Internal Revenue
Gaston County Register of Deeds
Stanley Baldwin Dies at 80 Former British PM
In London on December 15 Earl Stanley Baldwin aged 80 former British prime minister died in his sleep at his home in Stourport Worcestershire His role in the abdication crisis involving Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson is recalled with Baldwin delivering the abdication message to the House of Commons few days earlier He was a close associate of Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang.
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London
Earl Baldwin
Britain
Stourport
Worcestershire
Edward VIII
Stanley Baldwin
Cosmo Gordon Lang
Canterbury
Edward
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Baldwin
House of Commons
House Leaders Seek Ten Force Bill Passage
Washington December 15 Republicans in the House held a late strategy meeting to push anti inflation legislation through with limited Democrat opposition. Democrats warned against bypassing debate as pressure rose over the plan. Embattled Democrats blocked a GOP bid to ram through an as is substitute, failing to reach a two thirds vote.
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House
Martin
R-Mass
Halleck
Indiana
Washington
Truman
The Gazette's Little Merchants: J D Lee Delivers Papers
J D Lee of Jenkins Heights delivers The Gazette at Myrtle and Arlington Mills. He began in sixth grade on August 13 1945. He enjoys football, earns his own spending money, and has bought a bicycle with his earnings. His payments and deliveries are reliable with the circulation department.
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J. D. Lee
W. D. Lee
Jenkins Heights
Gazette
Myrtle
Arlington Mills
J. D
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