Plane Crash At Seattle Kills 14 Yale Students
A chartered DC-3 crashed at Boeing Field killing 14 people including 11 Yale University students returning to New Haven after holidays. Of 27 aboard, 18 escaped while mechanics and United Air Lines employees saved 12 others from the flaming wreckage amid icy runway and fog. Witnesses recounted a heroic rescue, with one Boeing mechanic dragging six youths to safety before flames trapped others.
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Arkansas Tornado Kills 37 Persons
A tornado outbreak hit Arkansas and nearby areas causing extensive damage and casualties. Red Cross reports 37 dead and at least 400 injured in Warren, with additional fatalities and injuries in Monticello Pine Bluff and El Dorado as power lines, water mains and telephones failed. Fire, rain and hail accompanied the destruction as doctors worked by torchlight.
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U S Warns Israel On Aggression Threat Over Jewish Troop Move
A UPI report says the United States warned Israel it could face loss of American diplomatic recognition if Jewish troops invade neighboring Arab states. British warnings risk drawing Britain into the conflict as an ally to the Arabs. An Israeli foreign office spokesman cited Britain’s “sulky boycott” and noted Churchill’s demand for recognition. Sir Oliver Franks canceled a White House visit without explanation. The State Department declined to confirm or deny. Continued on page fifteen.
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Tug Groups To Meet In New York Mediation Session
Tugboat operators and union representatives will meet with city mediators today to ease a waterfront dispute that risks a strike on January 12. Key parties include operators' group and maritime unions seeking a negotiated settlement ahead of the deadline.
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Supreme Court upholds state bans on closed shop
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that states may outlaw the closed shop and other forms of union security. It upheld North Carolina Nebraska and Arizona enactments banning employment discrimination against nonmembers, with 13 other states adopting similar restrictions. The decision centers on union security practices though the Taft-Hartley act’s maintenance of membership and union shop were discussed. the court’s opinion, unanimous for two cases, signals potential influence on pending Congress debates on repeal or modification.
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West Demands Russia Reveal Number Of Germans Still Held
Washington reports Allied powers pressed Moscow to disclose how many German war prisoners remain in Soviet hands and whether they will be repatriated. The note cited by the State Department demanded specifics on prisoner counts and deaths, while Britain and France echoed concerns. Soviet press claimed most Germans have been repatriated, with remaining prisoners to be returned by 1949.
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Chambers Says Reds Will Continue Infiltrating Government
Whittaker Chambers testified before a federal grand jury, asserting that Communist agents will persist in infiltrating U S government bureaus. He spoke as part of the ongoing probe into alleged Communist activity within government circles.
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Woman Holds Up Bank Escapes With 2000 In Cash
A woman robbed a Market Street bank in San Francisco yesterday and fled with about $2,000 in currency. Police described the suspect as tall and wearing a note was used to demand money. The escape occurred as three gunmen were reported present. currency was shown in a paper bag and the suspect vanished into the crowd.
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Smith Sees Russians Wishing For Conciliatory Path
U S Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith, back from Moscow, says some Russians want conciliation. He notes President Truman’s remark that some Soviet leaders are anxious to seek understanding with the United States. Smith avoided predicting reader views and planned a Florida vacation after Pittsburgh stop, as he outlined potential long or indefinite improvements in U S Soviet relations.
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Taft Wins Republican Leadership
Old line Republicans crushed a revolt in the Senate by insurgents seeking leadership. Taft of Ohio was reelected Republican policy leader 28 to 14 over Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. The vote followed a heated bid for floor leadership won by Wherry over Knowsland 28 to 14.
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Notorious Bandit’s Brother Becomes Sheriff in California
Fragmentary OCR notes report a brother of a famed outlaw taking a sheriff role in California. Text references “Pretty Boy” and a political party ticket, with unclear names and dates due to damage.
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Marines Withdrawn From Tsingtao Amid Chinese Peace Efforts
U S Marines withdraw from Tsingtao as China moves toward settlement with the Communists. Leathernecks said the U S and Chinese forces see a good prospect for peace, and the Marine presence is no longer needed though confirmation from Nanking or Washington was not immediate.
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Marines Withdrawal Denial Tops Shanghai Dispatch
U S sources in Shanghai denied a Tsingtao report that American Marines would withdraw from the region noting the evacuation of a shopkeepers group near Shantung University as a possible trigger. Navy officials said no formal confirmation was received and the matter appeared linked to broader war concerns in North China.
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Regents Fail To Agree With Dewey in Albany
The New York State Board of Regents and Governor Dewey clashed over increased education aid with the regents insisting on a $23.6 million boost plus $13 million for teacher pay and $14 million for construction. Dewey signaled potential compromise after a three and a half hour meeting while agreeing to further talks with university trustees. The dispute precedes the upcoming legislature session and centers on administration and funding of state education.
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Republicans Seek Tieup With South
Washington report outlines a Truman administration victory in the House over the Rules Committee. Sabath won a key roll call 275 to 142 and then steered a resolution to curb the committee’s powers through voice vote. The measure drew support from 225 Democrats, 49 Republicans, and one American-Laborite, with 111 Republicans and 31 Democrats opposing.
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President Truman Attends Social Hour With Democratic Leaders
President Truman spent an hour at the Capitol late yesterday with Democratic leaders in a social gathering. He spoke of the fateful day Roosevelt died and noted he wanted to return when elected a member. Attendees included Speaker Rayburn and other top officials in a nonbusiness setting.
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Warfare Flares On Second Palestine Front
Reports from Tel Aviv and Cairo describe intensified clashes on a second Palestine front amid denials of gas use by Jewish forces. Egyptian and Israeli statements claim ongoing combat near Felvja and Tel Aca with casualties and troop movements in the Faiank pocket as both sides exchange accusations.
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