Weekly News Analysis U S Cooling to Chiang Kai shek
U S policy shifts complicate Chiang Kai shek’s position as Chiang faces waning U S support and possible redirection of aid. Senator Connally criticizes Chiang’s leadership while warning against sending troops. China’s Suchow garnison moves to relieve Nanking as Communist forces tighten encirclement and threaten the capital.
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Berlin Currency Crisis Moves Toward Western Mediation
Western powers consider Brumaglia plan for neutral mediation on Berlin currency. United States France and Britain approve in principle and seek immediate formal acceptance. Proposal envisions a commission of experts to study the Berlin currency issue and a plan to end the blockade with the Soviet zone mark as sole currency in Berlin. World powers agreed on Soviet mark use but dispute timing and currency controls linger.
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Berlin Blockade Talks Set Hope for Early End
Berlin talks raised hope for an early end to the blockade as the U N Security Council plan for a neutral currency experts commission was discussed with Argentine foreign minister Juan A Earamuglia saying Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky agreed to the plan. Senator Connally voiced belief the blocade would be lifted soon noting a way out of the currency dispute.
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Truman Faces Inflation Debate Amid Deflation Talk
President Truman and his economists argue over price controls as inflationary pressures ease yet defense spending looms. Wing costs eased from October to November, and store sales lag pre Christmas levels while officials weigh a possible boost to a 15 billion defense cap and foreign aid costs, which could reinvigorate inflation.
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Christians form a church in Russia defying Moscow orthodox church
The Cross Triumphant Church operates as millions of Christians worship God in Russia despite Soviet opposition. Rev. Kurt Szkalla, who recently visited Moscow in disguise, says Christians of all faiths, opposing the Moscow orthodox church, formed a “gave church.”
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Underground church movement in western Soviet Union spreads
A Soviet official notes that the underground church is active along the Don and Dnieper rivers with millions of followers. He says the time is not ripe to reveal details of the movement while its leaders face vigorous persecution by Soviet authorities.
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Realtors Clash Over Public Housing and State Socialism
The National Association of Real Estate Boards blasts a pamphlet by planners socialists and radicals alleging a campaign for state socialism through public housing. It criticizes the Taft Ellender Wagner bill and notes Truman planned to seek revival in January. Experts say more rental units are needed to ease the national housing shortage.
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el Board
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Army reduces January February draft calls to meet defense cap
Army officials cut January quota from 20 000 to 19 000 and slashed the February call from 25 000 30 000 to 5 000 as budget limits set by President Truman force a smaller force. The armed forces seek 23 billion for the year starting July 1 with a 15 billion defense ceiling and 400 million for stockpiling raw materials. The army expects to receive about 5 billion and to cap strength at 677 000, 223 000 below the 900 000 authorized last summer, signaling possible further draft reductions this fiscal year.
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Embattled China Map Details U.S. Marine Moves to Tsingtao
The map shows U S reinforcements from Guam shifting to Tsingtao as evacuations accelerate. The Suchow battle between Chinese Reds and Nationalists heats to a final phase with urgency on evacuations and crisis centers.
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Doctors face possible draft as AMA warns volunteers needed
At the AMA interim session in St Louis Dr James C Sargent warned physicians must volunteer in large numbers or a special draft may occur to ensure medical care for fighting men. Exports during the crop year ending July 2 totaled 19 847 000 long tons, the largest food shipment by any country in a year, while America fed the hungry worldwide.
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Christmas Peace Outlook Seen From War Boundaries
Washington. odhe Christmas This Year Finds World Still Without Peace By BAUKHAGE. A year end reflection notes a ruined Nürnberg and a bleak 1945 Christmas, while 1946 hints at progress through the Marshall Plan, European cooperation and Russia's actions, framing peace as the gift of American economic aid and unity.
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