City Family Needs Listed Across 34 Cities
Government figures show a typical city family of four needed between 3004 and 3458 dollars yearly to live modestly at June 1947 prices. The budget, based on a 38 year old worker and his wife with two children, covers housing, food, and other essentials, with Washington at 3458 and New Orleans at 446 for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Senate
House
Ewan Clague
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Clague
Seattle
New York City
Los Angeles
Denver
Portland
Ore
Houston
Kansas City
Labor Statistics Bureau
Technical Advisory Committee
Labor, Industry
Washington, D. C
New Orleans
Marshall Begins Work On Union Of 3 German Zones
WES GALLAGHER reports from London on the abortive London conference of foreign ministers. Molotov dominated 16 days, accusing the west of profiteering and partitioning Germany while urging a strong central liberal government for Germany. Bevin and Marshall countered, but Molotov repeated charges as if new each time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Wes Gallagher
London
United States
Great Britain
V. M. Molotov
Soviet Union
Germany
Molotov
Ernest Bevin
U. S
Bevin
Telegraphers Demand Boost
AFL Western Union Telegraphers spokesman says the union will march for a 15 cent an hour wage boost and will strike if no counterproposal is offered. The walkout is planned for December 23 with management and the U S conciliation service to negotiate. General president Hal Swann emphasizes sticking to the 15 cent demand as 45 000 workers prepare for possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
AFL
Western Union
W. Lee Cooney
Southwestern
The
Telegraphers
Cooney
U. S
Six Navy fliers dead in Norfolk air crash
Six naval airmen died when a Corsair fighter from the Coral Sea collided with a patrol bomber from amphibious group three at Norfolk Navy Station. The Corsair pilot was killed as both aircraft crashed and burned. One bomber crewman was rescued with minor injuries. five bodies were recovered. Efforts continued to reach the remaining crewman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Naval
Coral Sea
Amphibious Group Three
Light Heavyweight Title Fight Slated for March Fifth
Philadelphia report notes Blackjack Billy Fox will face champion Gus Lesnevich for the world light heavyweight title. The bout is scheduled for March 5 at a New York venue, per Fox’s manager.
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Philadelphia
Billy Fox
Gus Lesnevich
Square Garden
Fox
Western Germany To Organize Soon
Western Germany moves toward a formal interim state or unified western Germany after the London talks collapse. German leaders from the Christian Social Union and Social Democrats push for a political council with Allied approval likely from Gen. Clay and Gen. Robertson. France may join, and a peace statute is sought to underpin reconstruction and democracy.
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Western Germany
Christian Social Union
Social Democrats
London
Christian Democratic Party
Germany
Western
Europe
Lucius D. Clay
Frankfurt
France
Erich Koehler
Bizonal Economic Council
New Soviet Ambassador Arrives In Washington
Russia’s new ambassador to the United States Alexandre S. Paniushkin has arrived and will present credentials to President Truman. He may visit the State Department and Lovett for a courtesy call this week. Officials say a key request will be resumption of suspended lend-lease settlement talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
United States
Truman
Alexandre S. Paniushkin
State Department
Robert Lovett
U. S
Paniushkin
Parley Ends in Anticlimax as Reparations Rift Deepens
London dispatch reports the London foreign ministers conference ending without accord after Molotov pressed for Germany reparations while Western ministers warned such payments would make Germany a Soviet vassal. Marshall urged adjournment citing persistent Soviet opposition. Bevin and Bidault voiced disillusionment over three weeks of talks.
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London
Foreign Ministers’ Council
V. M. Molotov
Marshall
Bevin
Bidault
Molotov
Germany
Soviet Union
Russia
Blind Peddler Shoots Woman in Philadelphia
Detectives report blind street peddler William Neithamer shot his housekeeper Anna Austin then tried to kill himself in a north Philadelphia apartment. The 47 year old woman died seven hours later at St Josephs Hospital. Neithamer, 37, was charged with homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Beckman
Beckman
William Neithamer
Anna Austin
St. Joseph’s Hospital
President Delays Aid Bill Signing
President Truman will delay signing the 597 million dollar foreign aid bill to allow a White House ceremony. Charles G. Ross said a signing could occur tomorrow or Thursday and the long range European recovery message may not reach Congress before Thursday or Friday.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Congress
Capitol
Mr. Truman
Marshall to discuss Western Germany unification with Bidault
Secretary of State Marshall plans talks with French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault on Western Germany and a possible merger of the French zone with British and American zones. The plan follows the collapse of the Big Four talks and Tuesday exploratory discussions will outline three power decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marshall
Georges Bidault
Germany
Bidault
Pidault
U. S
Molotov
Ernest Bevin
Paris
Bevin
France
Great Britain
Washington
Truman Silent On Big 4 End
Washington December 16 The White House declined comment on the London council of foreign ministers failure. Charles G Ross said President Truman remained in close touch with Secretary of State Marshall throughout the futile session and was fully informed. when pressed for reaction, the press secretary said no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
London Council of Foreign Ministers
Charles G. Ross
Truman
Marshall
Ross
Head Coach Resigns From Texas A&M
College Station Texas December 16 Homer Norton head football coach at Texas A&M announced his resignation effective September 1 1948 coming after this season Norton stated he would leave the post at the end of the current term and plans to pursue other interests in football and education
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tex
Homer Norton
Texas A&m College
House Committee trims 88 million from emergency foreign aid
Washington December 16 The house appropriations committee cut 88 million from the emergency foreign aid program and reduced the fund for Army relief in occupied areas from 490 million to 230 million. The panel sent to the house floor a 509 million package for France Italy and Austria while offering no new funds for China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
House
France
Italy
Austria
China
Truman
Congress
De Concini to Seek Supreme Court Ruling on A G Crisis
Arizona attorney general appointee Edo De Concini declares he will file a mandamus action with the state supreme court to resolve the duel over the AG position. The move follows auditor Ann Frohmiller’s rejection of duplicate pay vouchers and rising concerns over the legality of future opinions and a possible move to Phoenix from Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
U.P
Edo de Concini
Arizona
de Concini
Ann Frohmiller
John L. Sullivan
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Frohmiller
Tucson
House Group Cuts Navajo Aid to 200000 Grant
The house appropriations committee on Tuesday recommended a 200000 direct emergency relief grant to Navajo and Hopi Indians, less than half of President Truman’s request. It blames shortsighted Bureau of Indian Affairs policies for tribal hardships and notes surplus food distribution alongside the aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Truman
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Congress
White House
Indian Bureau
DeMille Loses Labor Suit Before California Courts
Cecil B. DeMille lost his bid to halt AFRA from suspending him for refusing a $1 assessment to campaign against the 1944 right of employment act. The unanimous ruling upheld lower courts and noted his radio earnings of $98,200 annually.
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San Francisco
Cecil B. DeMille
California Supreme Court
American Federation of Radio Artists
AFL
John W. Shenk
Los Angeles Superior Court
State District Court of Appeal
de Mille
AFRA
Russia Seeks Lower Prices Through Juggling Finances
United States readers see a detailed summary of Russia’s December price and wage scheme. Government rules force ruble exchanges, bank loss charges, and bond adjustments while wage levels stay fixed and rationing ends. City workers gain, peasants lose under the policy aimed at reshaping consumer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
U. S
Holiday Toy Heist Hits Sioux City Needy
Thieves broke into the courthouse basement and stole 500 dollars worth of toys meant for charity. The loot included 60 teddy bears 36 wooden rifles and hundreds of games dolls and other items intended for distribution to needy children.
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Sioux City
Police chase leads to Nazario Moran in Mexico kidnap case
Mazatlan Mexico December 16 Roberto Gama Aguilar police director said investigators are closing in on Nazario Moran and Maria de Jesus Yolanda Escobar in a high profile holding against will case. Moran faces ransom allegations involving a 15 year old girl daughter of a Tijuana woman. Authorities hold Moran elder and Cesar Guerrero for concealing the girl and intellectual complicity as farm and ranch ties complicate the search along the Sinaloa Burango mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazatlan
Mex
Roberto Gama Aguilar
Police
Nazario Moran
Maria de Jesus Yolanda Escobar
Moran
Srta
Escobar
Sra
Consuelo Capaceta Burgueno de Escobar
Tijuana
Cesar Guerrero
Gama Aguilar
Sra. Escobar
Guerrero
Sinaloa-Burango
Pacific Port
Sinaloa
Nazario
Sets Precedent In Approving More Than Asked
Washington reports a Senate committee approved a $31.939 million supplemental appropriation for Western reclamation projects, exceeding President Truman’s requests by $2.564 million for six months. The panel boosted Columbia basin by $1.859 million and Central Valley by $705,000, while approving the President’s amounts for Colorado Big Thompson and Davis Dam. The panel noted it marks the first time a budget office estimate was surpassed, with funding to speed spillway work, irrigation facilities, and power installations for three generators.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Truman
House
Columbia Basin
Washington State
Central Valley
California
Colorado Big Thompson
Colorado
Davis Dam
Arizona
Budget Bureau
Congress
Grand Coulee
Friant-Kern
Three Truman NLRB Nominees Confirmed by Senate
The Senate confirmed President Truman’s three nominations to the National Labor Relations Board by voice vote. Murdock, Gray, and Denham receive five two and four year terms respectively, with terms varying by appointee. Executive nominations Morse Kmetz Foley Richards also cleared by voice vote. Watkins voiced concern but did not oppose confirmation.
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Washington
Truman
National Labor Relations Board
Senate
Abe Murdock
Utah
Murdock
Labor Board
Gray
Denham
David A. Morse
New Jersey
John T. Kmetz
Pennsylvania
Raymond M. Foley
Michigan
New Housing and Home Finance Agency
Franklin D. Richards
Watkins
Newsprint Price Hiked to 96 a Ton in Canada
The Powell River Co. Ltd announced a $6 increase in white newsprint price to $96 a ton effective January 1, based on the New York market index. A company spokesman cited higher production costs as the reason for the raise.
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Vancouver
B. C
Powell River Co. Ltd
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