Christmas Eve Tourist Party Planned by Chamber
A Christmas Eve party for visiting tourists is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce building 80 South Stone announced by Mrs Thelma McQuade chairwoman About 120 guests are expected including three from Scotland and 10 from Canadian provinces Burt Mustin of Philadelphia will be master of ceremonies with two other visitors to be introduced H L Weir will show a coin collection and Gen Dessart will display hand woven articles and her loom
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Chamber of Commerce
South Stone
Thelma McQuade
Scotland
Canadian
Chamber Officials Plan Next Meeting in Nogales
Preliminary plans for the next semi annual meeting of the Arizona State Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives were made Tuesday at the local chamber. The session is set for late January in Nogales with attendees including Ray Earhart Lew Haas Fred Linton and C Edgar Goyette. Agenda items cover county zoning changes and legislation on industrial insurance affecting motion picture companies in Tucson, plus improved legislative coordination and cooperative tourist efforts.
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Arizona State Association of Chamber of Commerce
Nogales
Ray Earhart
Lew Haas
Phoenix
Fred Linton
Douglas
C. Edgar Goyette
Tucson
Goyette
Indians urged to choose leaders with Indian input
A strong objection is raised to selecting the Navajo ruler without any Indian participation. The critic argues this approach harms cooperation and democracy, claiming it undermines the aims of the Indian service.
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Indian Service
Interior considers Navajo superintendent change amid protests
Under secretary Oscar L. Chapman said the Navajo reservation superintendency matter is under further review. The interior department announced E. Reeseman Fryer would return to the Arizona New Mexico post, while James Stewart would move to the Indian land office in Washington, amid Indian groups protests.
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Washington
Oscar L. Chapman
Interior
Interior Department
E. Reeseman Fryer
Chapman
James Stewart
Indian Land Office
Department
Stewart
Fryer
World Christmas Reflections Across Nations and Histories
Christmas observations span the globe with notes on Christ birth traditions in Jerusalem, coal miner heroism in Britain, a German rail disaster near Neu Wied, doomed Nazi war criminals at Spandau, two Christmas dinners aboard ships, and Moscow New Year celebrations reflecting calendar differences.
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London
George VI
Germany
Neuwied
Spandau
Berlin
Rudolf Hess
Karl Doenitz
Erich Raeder
Constantin von Neurath
Albert Speer
Baldur von Schirach
Walter Funk
Nuernberg
Sydney
San Francisco
U.S
Honolulu
Australian Airways
Moscow
Yuletide Haberdashery Offers Tie Credit Exchange
A store announces a Friday Christmas tie exchange for fathers who dislike their current ties. Customers can receive a $1 credit toward a new neckpiece from the tie maker’s conservative line for any bona fide example of the craft.
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Cisco
Securirties Issued Under 1944 Reorganization
The smaller amount securities will be dated January 1, 1944, when the reorganization was approved. They will be issued in the name of Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad Co.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co
Trans World Airlines implements new pay scales for pilots
Trans World Airlines announced a contract with the Airline Pilots Association effective Feb 1 1948 to Mar 31 1949. Constellations pilots gain about 10 percent while DC-3 domestic pilots receive about 5 percent. International service pilots get 70 hour monthly flight pay plus overtime on DC-4s and Constellations. A relief pilot on international flights is created with a $70 monthly supplement.
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New York
U.P
Trans-World Airline
Airline Pilots Association
Davis to sign with Rams if Army release and offers match
Glenn Davis known as Mr Outside may join the Los Angeles Rams after Army release. He will pursue the move only if the Army clears him and the Rams match offers from other pro teams.
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Los Angeles
Glenn Davis
Army
Los Angeles Rams
Rams
United Press
Dulles Sees Europe Risk As Economic Not Military
John Foster Dulles, adviser to Secretary of State Marshall, returned from London and told reporters the current danger in Europe is economic, not military. He spoke aboard the Queen Mary with 1,912 passengers on board and added the situation need not cast a gloomy Christmas.
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New York
John Foster Dulles
Marshall
London
Europe
Dulles
Army B-29 missing after Alaska flight with eight aboard
An aerial search was launched for an Army B 29 that did not return to Ladd field from a long range navigation training flight over northern Alaska. Eight men were aboard.
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Fairbanks
Ladd Field
Alaska
Greece moves to solidify control after rump regime declaration
The report states the EAM and ELAS guide the new Greek regime aiming to reaffirm rights and freedoms, with plans to hold elections and build a strong army. Tsaldaris downplays international impact, Sophoulis warns of security measures if northern neighbors recognize the regime, including dissolving EAM and arresting dangerous figures. An embassy source says no U.S. instructions to citizens yet. aid from northern countries could trigger further actions.
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Rillas
EAM
ELAS
Porphyrogennis
Russia
Greece
Balkan
Constantin Tsaldaris
Communist Party
Sophoulis
National Liberation Front
Christmas Eve Slaying Stuns City Offices
Police describe a crowded Christmas shopping period as a slaying scene inside law offices. A bloody knife lay on the floor while Thompson reports the victims in critical condition. Attorney Harry Goodmark notes Burnside had no known domestic troubles. The will directs debts paid and the estate to the wife executrix without bond.
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Thompson
Harry Goodmark
Burnside
California Democrats weigh Wallace bid amid party unity talk
Politicians seek unity between wings in California and recall Wallace’s 1944 showing when he captured 10 of 52 votes on the ballot. A Wallace state may appear in next year’s Democratic primary led by John W. Kenney but insiders doubt its viability.
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Page One
California
Wallace
Truman
John W. Kenney
Bethlehem Nativity services extend to Christmas morning
Prayers continued in Bethlehem until the early hours of Christmas, centered on the marble manger representing the Baby Jesus. Additional rites were planned at other shrines in the Church of the Nativity and at the Franciscan church of St. Catherine's next door.
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Jesus
Church of the Nativity
St. Catherine’s
Pope urges hope for peace amid anti Christian at Rome
In a Christmas address from the apostolic palace broadcast in 12 languages, the Pope condemns atheistic and violent ideologies infecting Europe, warns of false promises from Socialist and Communist currents, and urges leaders to pursue a just, lasting peace despite illness and war weariness. He calls for truth, denounces deceit, and stresses the church’s duty to defend dignity and liberty against oppression.
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Alcide de Gasperi
Peter
Rome
Europe
Apostolic Palace
Vatican Radio
Friends of Peace
Bethlehem
Pontiff Links Peace, Revenge to Europe Crisis
The Pope warned the London foreign ministers conference failed to take essential steps toward peace. He urged sacrifices equal to war gains, lamented revenge cultures, and called Romans to defend civilization against atheism and violence as Europe faces postwar healing and the upcoming holy year.
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London Conference of Foreign Ministers
Europe
Rome
Peter
Oil wells cost around 250000 to drill
Some oil wells require roughly 250000 dollars for drilling. The figure reflects standard startup costs cited in industry discussions.
Truman Urges Hope and Faith in Christmas Message
The president speaks of overcoming fear of starvation and poverty as hope returns to the people. He asserts renewed faith in individual dignity and human brotherhood, closing with wishes for a very merry Christmas and extending a personal greeting to the nation.
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Man
White House staff invited for Christmas handshake
A Christmas greeting event in the oval office included all White House employees from maids to aides. The President welcomed the staff and exchanged the traditional Merry Christmas greeting with each attendee. The President's sister, Miss Mary, attended the event.
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White House
Oval Office
Mary
Tursen Batly Citizen 9 Wednesday Evening
December 24 1947 reports in the Tursen Batly Citizen newspaper noting a Wednesday evening edition with local items and notices from the town. The issue highlights community affairs and brief updates typical of the period.
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Tursen Batly Citizen
Truman Family Spends Holidays at White House
Jane Truman of Grandview Missouri and the Truman family are spending the holidays in the White House according to a local news blurb.
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Jane Truman
Grandview, Mo
Mrs. Truman
White House
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