Indonesian Advance Stages Interim Federal Setup Near Jogjakarta
Reported moves indicate Dutch troops advancing north of the old line into East Indies territory. Bojolali and Soera karta lie along the main road toward Jogjakarta as observers await word on 18 UN workers in Republican territory with UN Good Offices Committee asked to report on the military situation.
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Indonesia
Nethwe East Indies
Pati
Bojolali
Jogjakarta
Soerakarta
United Nations
U. N
Dutch Lower House Backs Indonesian Policy Amid Firefight Claims
In The Hague 88 to 8 vote supports Premier Drees on Indonesian policy. He accuses Republican troops of infiltrating other territories and preparing large actions by Jan 1. The U N Council heard that the US sees little chance of Dutch troop withdrawal and seeks a cease fire.
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Willem Drees
Drees
Security Council
Paris
Netherlands face pushback over Indonesian actions at UN
The Dutch spokesman warned against certain steps as impractical and chaotic. A Hague military spokesman said six months may be needed to finish operations in Indonesian Republic territory and root out guerrilla groups. The US pressed for a strong resolution possibly condemning the Dutch, while Australia planned to denounce the Dutch move to the Security Council. Russia was expected to condemn, Belgium sought a friendly role with the Netherlands, and Ferand Van Langenhove led the Belgian delegation as Security Council president.
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the Hague
United States
U. S
Australia
Security Council
Russia
Netherlands
Ferand van Langenhove
Belgium
Shipping department leads in studio bowling match
Across The Headpin lists the Shipping Department winning the team game 510 points. Individual scores include Ernie Burch 125 in the office area and Harry Edmonds 12c with 12c. In the finishing and rolling departments final tallies show Edmonds 345 and Wingfield 312, with Edmonds contributing to the Ind set.
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Shipping Department
Rolling Department
Ernie Burch
Harry Edmonds
Kermit Wingfield
Shipping Dept
Potted Plants and Cut Flowers See Strong Holiday Demand
Florists report brisk holiday trade with potted plants priced 3 to 20 dollars and cut flowers from 6 dollars per dozen. Corsages start at 3 dollars, wreaths selling well with prices from 2 dollars. Leonard Miller of Miller Bros notes early sales are uncertain versus 1947 while Claude Smalts Jr. sees his ahead.
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Miller Bros
Claude Smalts Jr
Miller
Smalts
Will Construe Miller Estate In Winchester Court
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on November 29 1948 executors G G Baker W T Chamblin and Earl J Clowser under Florence V Miller will seek to construe the will ascertain legatees devisees heirs at law settle accounts and gather estate for general relief. Defendants Love Barry John Handley Jilkins Mabel Jilkins Virginia Fisher Catherine Harvey and Henry Baker not Virginia residents ordered to appear within ten days after publication.
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Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Florence V. Miller
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Georgetown
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Mabel Jilkins
Virginia Fisher
Catherine Harvey
Sunrise Blvd
Stone Harbor
New Jersey
Henry Baker
State of California
P. J. Marshall
Investors Cite Low Profits Amid Expansion and Wages
Corporate leaders testified that postwar profits lag behind business volume and payroll growth. General Electric's Charles E. Wilson urged tax and policy clarity to restore investor trust while General Motors executives noted strong payroll and sales growth with modest dividend gains. The debate notes rising taxes could spark inflationary backlash.
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M. E. Coyle
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Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
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Quiz answers list summarized
A compiled answer key lists ten items: Revolutionary War, Andrew Jackson, Burma, Finland, Crystal, Commodore, Sheep, The whale, The British Empire, All four definitions. A note says syphilis emerged epidemic in Europe at century end but was slow to be recognized as venereal.
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Burma
Finland
Crystal
Commodore
British Empire
Europe
Ireland Declares Free and Independent Republic
Dublin reports Ireland completes its move to independence as President Sean T. O Kelly signs the repeal of the external relations act, severing imperial links. The action ends centuries of British rule and sets Independence Day to be proclaimed in spring under Prime Minister John A. Costello’s government.
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Dublin
Eire
Ireland
Sean T. O'Kelly
O’kelly
Commonwealth
John A. Costello
Citizen
Volunteers
Sinn Fein
Britain
Sinn
Senator Ives Opposes Taft-Hartley Act Changes
Senator Ives of New York dissents from the Republicans plan to amend the Taft-Hartley Act calling the committee report partisan. He backs broadened non-communist oaths for labor and management officials only to a limited extent citing risk of Russian ties and labor control concerns. The War Claims Commission has not been funded and claims should go to military or Navy officials.
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Ives
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Senate
House
Ball
Rminn
Taft
Ohio
Rep
Hartley
New Jersey
New Yorker
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Army
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Judge Advocate
Navy
Ireland and Britain face trade and partition hurdles
Tish and Irish leaders foresee continued close cooperation but obstacles loom. De Valera cites Ireland's partition as a major issue. The British hint at special trade privileges for Eire as if it remained in the Commonwealth.
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Tish
Devalera
Ireland
Eire
Average cost per mile to move freight by rail
The Association of American Railroads states the average cost to move a ton of freight one mile by rail is 113 cents.
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Association of American Railroads
Council size and vote on Socrates acquittal
The dialogue states about 500 men served on the council that tried Socrates. Of those, 220 voted for acquittal and the rest for condemnation.
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Socrates
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