Gasperi Faces Difficult Task Leading Italy
Rome reports Alcide de Gasperi, 64, becomes Italy’s Christian Democrat premier amid postwar wreckage and hunger. He vows to restore official agencies and purge fascists before elections, while retaining foreign affairs. His task: stabilize economy, ease Neo-Fascist influence, prepare for elections, and heal a politically fractured nation.
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de Gasperi
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Paris
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Nuova
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Christmas Dinner Traditions in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, the Christmas dinner features native dishes such as chicken with rice, pork cooked with olives and raisins, and roast pig, reflecting regional flavors and festive customs.
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Salt River Valley Planning Commission Urged
PHOENIX December 18. The public administration service urged creation of a metropolitan planning commission for the Salt river valley in its second report. The agency also urged modernization of many public service functions in its submission to the city of Phoenix.
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Salt River Valley
Public Administration Service
Army Refuses To Transport China Troops
The United States Army refused a Chinese request to move three more Chinese armies to north China and Manchuria aboard American vessels. The mission to assist in redeploying troops to disarm Japan is deemed complete unless Washington issues new directives. Chinese press praised Truman on unity, while reports from Chungking noted hopes to end the civil war and confusion over Mukden and Manchurian control.
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Chiang Kai Shek praises U S marines in China
Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek thanked the United States for help from U S marines in Peiping and stressed China’s close relationship with the United States. He spoke on Army radio, praised U S service, and sent best wishes to President Truman.
Chungking ready to recognize Chinese Communists
Information Minister K C Wu said the central government is ready to accept a Communist proposal for a coalition government in China. He noted Chiang Kai-shek promised Mao Tse Tung a reorganization to a supreme national defense council with Communist leaders included, potentially placing Communists in cabinet and high posts.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Mao Tse Tung
Supreme National Defense Council
Political Consultative Council
Fifty six Indian firms active in shipbuilding and repairs
Fifty six firms across India are now engaged in shipbuilding and ship repairs, reflecting a growing maritime industry. The figure highlights expansion in domestic shipyards and related maintenance services.
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