Chinese Held Marines Under Guard 38 Days
Six marines who say they were held under armed guard by Chinese communists for 38 days returned to their posts at the marine headquarters. Major General Keller E. Rockey heard their story from Lt. Robert A. Holbrook, pilot of the bomber that crash landed near Hochin on November 10 in bad weather. Freed with Holbrook were Warrant Officer John Bieber Jr. Tech. Sgt. Charles Carino Leone Sgt. Robert J. Murphy Pfc. Jack Leon Poage and Pfc. Roy Vantile Curtis. All were reported to be in good condition.
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Tientsin
Keller E. Rockey
Third Marine
Amhibious Force
Robert A. Holbrook
Three Rivers
Tex
Hochin
Holbrook
John Bieber Jr
Sedgwick
Colo. Tech
Charles Carino Leone
Annandalae-on-Hudson
N. Y
Robert J. Murphy
Hudson Falls
Jack Leon Poage
Evansville
Ind
Roy Vantile Curtis
Ethel Springs
Tenn
Hernandez Remanded to Insane Hospital in Shooting Case
Phoenix December 21 Marcelino G Hernandez 26 was ordered by Superior Judge James A Walsh committed to the state hospital the insane yesterday. He had been scheduled for trial January 11 on a charge of fatally shooting his uncle Jose Montes 56.
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Phoenx
Marcellino G. Hernandez
James A
Othman Sees A Grim 1946 For Costs And Wages
Washington analyst A F Hinrichs warns of a nasty six months ahead with rising costs. Sen Capehart predicts wage gains by 1950 due to productivity, while housing rents climb and deflation or inflation risks loom. The dialogue highlights cost of living, wages, and housing shortages.
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Frederick C. Othman
Washington
A. F. Hinrichs
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sen
Homer Capehart
Indiana Phonograph
Hinrichs
Crystal
Capehart
Senate Small Business Committee
Kenneth Wherry
Nebraska
Sen. Capehart
Sen. Wherry
CPA
Public Needs Information On British Loan Debates
George Gallup reports public opinion on Britain's four billion dollar loan. A majority doubt Britain needs the loan to recover, and about half doubt the U.S. gains beyond interest. College-educated respondents favor additional U.S. benefits, while many fear loan repayment and misunderstand lend-lease concepts.
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Princeton
N. J
Britain
United States
England
Leeds
Institute
Abolish 1946 Proposed After Gridiron Club Shirt Tale
A speaker recounts buying a hard boiled shirt for a Gridiron Club dinner. He visited 12 stores before finding one with lace-like holes and a too short tail. The remark ends with the claim that the solution is obvious: abolish 1946.
Traveling food and candy stores may visit farms
Rural areas will be served by traveling food and candy stores bringing wares to the farmer's door in the future. The National Confectioners Assn bulletin notes several traveling food chains already organized in Texas and other western states and expects the plan to be adopted nationwide.
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Chicago
Bulletin of National Confectioners Assn
Texas
UCLA Regents Asked To Reconsider Policy
Los Angeles December 21 Regents of the University of California at Los Angeles were urged to rethink a policy that allows expulsion for off campus conduct. Student editor Bill Stout of the Daily Bruin called the move a discouraging commentary on education's future.
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Los Angeles
U.P
University of California At Los Angeles Regents
Bill Stout
Daily Bruin
Mexico City Fights Meningitis Epidemic Report
Mexico City reports meningitis epidemic levels in San Luis Potosi as officials urge action. A health department statement notes rising cases and a special task force mobilizes resources to contain spread.
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Mexico
San Luis Potosi
Department of Health
Disease Control Advice Amid Outbreak Reports
Health officials sent doctors and nurses to a region to combat a disease. Residents were urged to avoid public gatherings including church ceremonies and movies. They were advised to dress warmly and eat well. The total case count was not disclosed.
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Grunewald & Adams
Tucson
Arizona
Federal Reserve System
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Congress Street
Ramona
Fantasy
Gloria
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Eer
Sean
Pentoppadesu Plainsidleeanaddians
Our Benson Way
New York
H. G. Place
Associated American Detective Agencies
Armed Guard
East Seventh Street
UCLA
Mexico City
Zenith Cleaners
Catalina Grove
Casa Grande Highway
East Speedway
Georges Besson
Lafayette
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