End of 79th Congress Marks Transition to Peace Era
The 79th Congress ends its session after a year shaping wartime to peacetime policy. It ratified the United Nations charter, extended lend-lease, enacted Bretton Woods cash agreements, and rewrote the GI bill. Domestic actions included a $66 billion appropriation, debt limit rise to $300 billion, and tax cuts with excess profits repeal.
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William J. Arbogast
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Truman
Senate
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
79Th Congress
UNO
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Bretton Woods International Monetary
Congress
State Court Asked To Aid Prosecution
Arizona Attorney General John L. Sullivan asked the state supreme court to transfer the misappropriation case against Victor E. Westover from Navajo County. Westover, former Navajo County treasurer, faces nine counts alleged from acts before his current role. Jurors have hung twice, and Sullivan argues Navajo County lacks fairness for a conviction.
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Phoenix
John L. Sullivan
Arizona Supreme Court
Victor E. Westover
Holbrook
Navajo
Westover
Arizona
Sullivan
Navajo County
Truman Signs Reorganization Measure Limiting Cabinet Shakeups
President Truman signed a reorganization bill granting authority to restructure executive agencies. Six agencies are exempted, though duties and staff may be shifted, including the Interstate Commerce Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Mediation Board, National Railroad Adjustment Board, and Railroad Retirement Board.
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Washington
Truman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
National Mediation Board
National Railroad Adjustment Board
Railroad Retirement Board
Congress Extends Probe Of Jap Blow
Tomorrow marks the shortest day of the year and the end of the first half of winter. EF Norwood of the Davis-Monthan weather office notes sunrise at 7 21 a m and sunset at 5 24 p m giving about ten hours of sun.
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EF. P. Norwood
U.S. Weather Bureau
Davis-Monthan Field
U S crafts housing controls to favor veterans
The civilian production administration drafts new housing rules to reserve half the building materials for new homes under 10 000 dollars, prioritizing veterans for about 400 000 homes planned in 1946. The plan, to be announced by CPA Chief John D Small, also allocates materials to industrial buildings and repairs with rent ceilings likely at 80 dollars a month.
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Washington
U.P
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
John D. Small
Office of War Mobilization
National Housing Agency
Federal Housing Administration
War Plants Corp
Office of Price Administration
Army
Navy
Agriculture and Commerce Departments
FHA
Congress
Truman Names Farley To Head Coast Guard
President Truman nominated Rear Adm. Joseph F. Farley to serve as commandant of the U S Coast Guard for a four year term with the rank of admiral. The appointment, announced in Washington, places Farley at the helm of the service starting immediately.
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Farley
Coast Guard
Washington
Joseph F. Farley
U. S. Coast Guard
Committee Given Until Feb. 15 To Finish Its Hearings
Congress authorized a 41 day extension for the Pearl Harbor joint investigation moving the deadline to February 15. Senate Leader Barkley said evidence could be taken by then and a further extension may be needed to write the report. The hearing discussed a British American naval agreement and plans for Allied action in the Pacific prior to Pearl Harbor.
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Navy Department
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Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
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U. S. Pacific
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Revenge
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Navy War Plans
Singapore
Soviet Press Demands Black Sea Belt From Turkey
Moscow broadcasts a four column Georgian demand for a 5500 square mile Black Sea coastal belt including Trabzon and a 110 mile by 50 mile swath south of the frontier. The move ties to Armenian nationalism and comes as Stalin guides Big Three talks with Byrnes and Bevin silent.
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Turkey
Russia
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Trabzon
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Erzeum
Armenia
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James F. Byrnes
Ernest Bevin
Georgia
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N. Bersenishvilli
Tifl
Artvin
Ardagan
Olta
Tortum
Ispir
Bayburt
Giuminshane
Geisun
Iranian Azerbaijan
Istanbul
Patton's Condition Worsens With Respiratory Infection
At Berg Germany December 20 General George S Patton Jr. suffered a setback as a respiratory infection complicated his recovery from paralysis and a broken neck from an automobile accident. The medical bulletin noted a rough night and the illness delaying his rehabilitation.
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Berg
Germany
George S. Patton, Jr
Poison Bullets Used by SS Doctors Kill Five Prisoners
A war crimes tribunal heard that SS doctors used akonotin nitrate filled 7.65 cm bullets on five condemned prisoners in September 1944, causing three to die within 121 to 129 minutes after being shot. The testimony described foaming saliva, choking, and vomiting as death factors. The proceedings adjourned for a holiday recess with a January resumption.
Cruiser Augusta Arrives at Portsmouth for Repairs
The U S cruiser Augusta reached Portsmouth England and will enter the dock yard for repairs after storm damage while returning troops from Le Havre.
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Portsmouth
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England
U.S
Atlantic
United States
le Havre
Christmas Time In Europe Finds People Cold Hungry
A letter from Holland describing life in liberated Europe as winter hardship grows amid famine and disease fears. The note, written by Mrs John Beck for herself and her husband, highlights thin, aging survivors and lingering supply difficulties yet carries a hopeful outlook for the future.
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Europe
Louis F. Keemle
Ethel Bartlett
Rae Robertson
Holland
Netherlands
John Beck
Johnny
Bond queen earns screen test at Twenty Century Fox
Berit Strengel from Tucson, Arizona Victory loan queen, became the first of seven bond queens to receive a screen test in Hollywood. She wore Gene Tierney's blue formal from Leave Her to Heaven and joined the others for a formal preview after a dinner.
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Hollywood
Calif
Berit Strengel
Arizona
Tucson
Twentieth Century-Fox
Gene Tierney
Tierney
Supreme Court to Hear Yamashita Interference Request
The U S Supreme Court ordered open court arguments on January 7 to decide whether to intervene in the Manila trial of Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita. The court also granted a stay of execution as it weighs challenges to the military tribunal's legality.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Manila
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Yamashita
Philippines
U. S. Army
Philippines Supreme Court
High Court
Military Commission
Truck Hits Bus Near Phoenix Injuring Three Dozen
Near Phoenix an on highway collision left two men critically injured a child seriously hurt and 19 students with lesser injuries. County truck driver William Hawks 52 suffered fatal head injuries while bus driver Ben Warren 37 expected to recover. Passenger James Reedy 12 had undetermined head injuries.
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Phoenix
Here
Arizona Highway Patrol
William Hawks
Ben Warren
Litchfield Park
James Reedy
Winter storms drain nerves and rails from coast to coast
A colossal blizzard grips the eastern seaboard with zero to subzero temps across the midwest and south. At least 72 dead. rail yards blocked in Buffalo. ships halted outside San Francisco. planes grounded east of Chicago. widespread delays and emergency declarations. Relief remains distant with no real improvement expected until after the weekend while GI transports, coal, and food shipments face heavy disruption.
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Afton
Woo
West Yellowstone
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Rockford
Ill
Miami
Fla
Canadian Ford Resuming After 100 Day Strike
President Truman urged fact finding boards in labor disputes to have authority to inspect employer and union books. He said earnings and rate of return are not fixed by government but earnings affect wage decisions. He proposed subpoena power for boards to aid in resolving disputed issues.
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CIO
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Truman
UAW
Ford
Washington
Congress
Leaders Still Hold Lines On Service Merger
Washington December 20 opposing congressional lines in the merger battle showed no signs of loosening. President Truman urged a single civilian secretary to unify Army Navy and Air Force. House and Senate military committees largely supported the plan while naval committees remained opposed. Only May of Kentucky shifted to back a separate air force with cabinet representation.
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Truman
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Senate
May
House Naval Committee
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