Palestinian clashes claim many lives in Jerusalem and region
Reports from Jerusalem and surrounding towns say hazardous devices and public safety items killed 14 Arabs and three Jews. The tally across Palestine rises with dozens injured as Haifa remains quiet under curfew amid fears of Arab retaliation. Intermittent fighting is linked to Irgun Zvai Leumi activity and mounting Arab protests.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Jaffa
Beersheeba
Middle East
United Nations
Haifa
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Hussein Hkalidi
Palestine Arab Higher Executive
Haj Amin el Husseini
Mufti
Cairo
Arab League
al Yahudiya
Republicans Propose Steps to Halt Inflation Policy
The Banking Committee report outlines GOP aims to curb inflation through export controls, gold reserve hikes, and price and wage coordination. It notes potential distortions from selective price controls and urges use of existing controls to stabilize exports for domestic balance, while acknowledging continued study of the program.
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Ment
House
Banking Committee
Congress
Truman
President Truman
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Monroney
Dokla
Welfare plan eyes tighter controls on pensions
A legislative committee planned to name a subcommittee to work with the state social security board and Director Harry W. Hill on a program to tighten welfare rules. Proposals include raising property limits for old age pensions, banning real estate excess, placing a state lien on estate leftovers, requiring high earning children to support parents, and shifting the dependent children program to the public assistance division.
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Administration Services
State Social Security Board
Harry W. Hill
Dependent Children
Child Welfare Division
Board
Public Assistance Division
Lewis Cuts Ties With AFL as Mine Workers Walkout
The note from John L Lewis to William Green signals a break with the AFL after the Mine Workers quit the federation. Green apologized in New York and expected Lewis’s message in Washington. The split recalls past separations and Lewis’s history of political independence. Kennedy was named UMW vice president.
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New York
Green
Lewis
Washington
AFL
Labor
K. C. Adams
UMW Journal
CIO
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Federation
UMW
Thomas Kennedy
Hazleton
John O'Leary
ITU urged to sign agreements despite union stance
The ITU president criticized Taft-Hartley as pressuring unions with legal coercion and defended bargaining in good faith. Randolph said local unions face limits under ITU policy and outlined two options: avoid signing a contract or sign one to secure protection under the law.
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ITU
NLRB
Randolph
Massacre in Chicago Ends With Police Killings
The report details a gang mass killing in Chicago led by Daley and Morrelli with accomplice Fentress. Victims include Nick Kuesis and others, as police close in after a chase ending in Daley’s death and Morrelli’s capture.
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Chicago
St. Valentine’s Day
George
Bugs) Moran
Fentress
John Kuesis
Eleanor Leonard
Kuesis
Daley
Alex, Baker, Schmeichel
Nick Kuesis
Brookfield
Forelli
Baker
Morrelli
Alex
Schmeichel
Hodgkins
Cook County
Emil Smicklas
Morrelli and Daley
Mrs. Leonard
Molotov Attacks Western Powers as Big Four Meet
Western diplomats report Molotov launched a sweeping attack on how Germany is treated and how western powers run German exports and firms. He aims to expose a plan to split Germany with the aim of pressuring the conference. American officials note the speak is a bombshell timed to challenge Marshall Bevin and Bidault. By contrast some advise delaying any break to limit European shock. Detectives say Daley may have killed Fentress and fears more witnesses may die.
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U.S
Marshall
Molotov
Germany
Europe
Ernest Bevin
Georges Bidault
Bevin
Bidault
Kremlin
Four Hurt in Auto Crash Near Gila Bend
Four persons were injured in a collision near Gila Bend early Saturday. Victims include Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis of El Centro California and their infant son along with Mrs Sylvia Pulliam 24 of Los Angeles. The baby suffered a skull fracture and is in serious condition.
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Gila Bend
Thomas Lewis
el Centro
Calif
Sylvia Pulliam
Los Angeles
Victory or Fails Split Rome on Strike End
The Italy Chamber of Labor of Rome Province halted the work stoppage by midnight after a brief stoppage ending Friday. Il Popolo called the strike a failure while CGIL leader Giuseppe Di Vittorio hailed the end as brilliant. The chamber said city and provincial winter relief funds satisfied its demands amid citizen resentment over the disruption.
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Chamber of Labor
Rome
Il Popolo
Alcide De _ Gasperi
Christian Democrat Party
Giuseppe di Vittorio
National Labor Confederation
CGIL
Chamber
Miss Truman Faces Critics and Secret Service Attention
The article notes Margaret Truman answering a bobby soxer about marriage and crediting music critics for her growth. She says she does not mind the secret service, calling them good friends, and a youthful audience member asks if they tag along on dates.
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Miss Truman
Margaret
Secret Service
President's daughter debuts at Hollywood Bowl interview
The President's daughter recalls a chilly debut at the Hollywood Bowl, laughing off fear as she says she felt cold rather than nervous. She quips about not telling the Chamber of Commerce, and the interview ends with a shy note.
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Chamber of Commerce
Burson Baily Citizen 9 Saturday Evening
The Burson Baily Citizen 9 issue for Saturday Evening December 8 1947 details local happenings, community notices and brief reports from the town. It highlights civic events and small items of interest likely of residents and organizations in the Burson area.
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Burson
Miss Truman Weighs Bobby Sox Question
A young girl asks Miss Truman if it is proper to wear bobby socks. Margaret replies she is no longer a high school girl and may be wise to avoid commenting on the fashion choice.
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Miss Truman
Margaret
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Boboui
Jack Weaver
Frank Dawson
MR. Burton
Barnes
Barney
Frank Dawson Motor CO
DODGE
6Th Ave
Italy
Trumans
North First Ave
Campbell Hardware
Ars. Regu
Pal
Regua
Hobby-Boys
Acme
Arizona Savings & Loan Association
Arizona Savings Way
Arizona Savings
Fred A. Dragonette
East Congress
Tucson
United States Savings & Loan League
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East Broadway
Arizona Inn
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