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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1946
Page
1
Poignant missive from the New York Sun urging unity amid cold winter homelessness. The writer rejects revenge and calls for compassion across race and creed, invoking biblical and moral appeals to honor human dignity and extend love to all.
President Truman flew from Washington to Independence Missouri to spend Christmas with his family. He was accompanied by Maj. Gen. Harry H Vaughan Col Louis Truman and Miss Rose Conway arriving at Fairfax airport near Kansas City. He planned three Christmas dinners and returns to Washington tomorrow as newsmen join for another flight.
Soviet correspondent Kurganov reports that he and colleagues were detained at Atsugi airfield near Yokohama last August by American military police after refusing profile and full face photographs. He cites a thick MP wall around the plane and notes the incident followed MacArthur’s arrival and comments on democracy.
Associated Press notes that Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and the mountain regions of Pennsylvania and New York enjoyed snow holiday decorations. Elsewhere sunny skies created a cheery mood while parts of southern California saw rain. Temperatures were seasonable, with the south slightly warmer than usual.
King George VI delivers a Christmas message from Sandringham urging the empire to mobilize the Christmas spirit, endure hardships, and not dwell on present difficulties. He notes wartime convalescence can speed with discipline and goodwill, and stresses freedoms, institutions, and the boundless future ahead.
Secretary of War Robert Patterson said in a Christmas broadcast that the world is making definite progress toward lasting peace. He noted that a year ago universal peace was not discussable and five or ten years ago it could not be considered, but now there is a strong possibility of progress on the path to peace.
Sir Victor Mallet Britain’s ambassador to Spain left Madrid for London as the first definite step to carry out the United Nations resolution urging all nations to withdraw free ambassadors from the country.
Christmas across war torn Europe was bleak with food and fuel shortages amid brief hopeful notes for a postwar future. In Germany meals cost three marks and used a week’s meat coupons while American troops offered festive fare. German children received candy in American and British zones, contrasting with relatively normal celebrations in countries less affected by war.
The Archbishop of Canterbury urged faith in Christ as Britain enjoyed a peaceful Christmas season, despite Europe’s hardships. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attended Christmas services at Sandringham before the king’s broadcast, as families celebrated with Argentine turkeys, Canadian apples, and Palestine citrus amid a rare whisky shortage.
Newark New Jersey December 25 Two gas plants of Public Electric Service and Gas Co were ordered seized by Gov Walter E Edge after 400 workers failed to report for the 4 pm shift Supervisory staff took over jobs while a company spokesman said current gas supply meets demand but further strain could cripple facilities Union Local 2738B had authorized a strike over stalled contract talks with a 30 cent hourly pay rise sought Frank De Nike union president said workers would not return without a new agreement The governor invoked a state law on essential industries and warned prosecutions for noncompliance
Holiday deaths across the United States reached 70 with Los Angeles recording a Christmas bloodbath of 25 traffic deaths. Nationwide totals by state show California leading with 31 deaths, Indiana second with eight, and Illinois five, among others.
The 7,600 ton U S freight Northeastern Victory wrecked on Goodwin Sands. Captain F J Kostrohs and three officers remained aboard after 38 crewmen were taken ashore. A lifeboat returned for the master as a 60 mile gale battered the channel. The ship owned by Sykes Brothers was en route from Galveston to Antwerp Rotterdam and Bremen with 8600 tons of general cargo including 10000 crates of grapefruit.
Senator Taft said he will not decide on running for president until after Congress adjourns, aiming to focus on reconversion and legislative work. He noted Ohio leaders Bricker and others worked in harmony and will discuss the matter with Bricker when he arrives in Washington. The Columbus Dispatch report that Bricker gave a green light was not confirmed by Taft.
A Western Airlines DC-3 with 12 aboard disappeared in fog over the Laguna mountains east of San Diego Christmas Eve. Searchers scouted Thing mountain at dawn as reports of a fire glow and sightings by locals and two high school boys were investigated. The crew included Capt. George Sprado and First Officer R. J. Weber. a Navy plane also scouted the area.
Washington December 25 The RFC faced a fresh plea for aid as a second 12 000 cut reduced the 200 000 temporary veteran dwellings plan to 176 000 due to higher materials and labor costs Rep Kefauver urged a 25 million RFC advance to finish FPHA housing efforts Officials said the decontrol of materials fueled the cuts and FPHA now directs remaining funds to projects at least 85 percent complete
Yenan dispatch reports the Chinese Communist Party has expanded its politburo in Manchuria with new members while Gen Lin Pao remains the informal leader. The piece notes no split within the party, cites past ideological storms, and confirms Mao Tse Tung’s faction now unites for common goals.
Bethlehem on Christmas Eve returned to medieval charm after a fuse outage left thousands of candles lighting the streets. Soldiers with tommy guns guarded Manger Square and the Franciscan monastery as military police collected guns at the Nativity grotto.
Nanking December 25 The national assembly unanimously approves China's all party constitution to replace the Kuomintang era and establishes a constitutional government. Chiang Kai-Shek leads assent with “Long live China” as 1,485 members back a January 1 promulgation and choose enforcement date options.
Gen Jacques Leclerc, famed for leading forces from Lake Chad to join Montgomery in North Africa, departs Paris for Indo China aboard a twin engined Mitchell bomber. Saigon reports curfew in Cochin China and ongoing Viet Nam shelling near Hue and Hanoi.
STOCKHOLM December 25 United States ambassador L G Dreyfus arrives at Malmoe on route to Stockholm as new minister to Sweden and begins diplomatic posting.
In Macon Georgia on Christmas Eve a four story Lanier hotel fire forced evacuation of at least 50 guests. Telephone operator Marjorie Bishop alerted staff and room registers to orders to evacuate as flames spread through the upper floors. Two sailors aided the alarm and two elevator operators helped move guests to safety. Firefighters contained the blaze within an hour with damage mainly to the rear and left wings.
In Topeka Kansas on December 25 Santa Claus rode with the state highway patrol to honor 9 year old Vona Davies credited with waking her family and guiding her siblings to safety as a fire destroyed their Milford home. Two patrol cars delivered gifts and aid from Topeka residents to the Davies family after Mayor Warren appealed for help. The four room cottage fire began Monday night and cut off the kitchen exit.
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