Record Holiday Rush Pressures Zanesville Post Office
Zanesville post office faces early Christmas mail surge as Postmaster Howard McCracken warns parcels must be mailed promptly to ensure pre holiday delivery. He notes added workers, more trucks, and growing volume versus last year. December 10 guidance for out of state and local ecards suggests mailing by December 19 to arrive on time.
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New Evidence Emerges in Chambers Hiss Case Probe
The House Committee reports new documents and sworn statements link Whittaker Chambers to the State Department’s papers. They subpoena Chambers lawyer Richard Cleveland as part of a Libel suit by Alger Hiss. Officials say a New York grand jury may resume espionage probes if asked.
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Stripling
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Clavie
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Grand Jury
House
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Calif
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Western Berlin Votes Tomorrow
Western Berliners go to the polls for a municipal election in the island of freedom amid Cold War tensions. The poll is seen as a barometer of German preference between Western allies and Soviet control, with turnout signaling support or rejection of Russian efforts to sovietize Berlin. General Lucius D. Clay rejects a Communist scare and asserts Western authorities will not abandon the city.
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Truman Hour of Honor Aboard Missouri Surrenders Signed
President and party travel toward the battleship Missouri to honor the crew as the Japanese surrender papers were signed on its deck in 1945. Union head dies at Pressmen's Home, as 65-year-old Thomas L. Berry of the International Printing Pressmen's Union passes away.
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Battle Looms as Communists Observe Suchow Gap
Chinese forces brace for a major clash south of Suchow as Gen. Chen Yi leads about 350 000 troops with three other Red columns totaling around 75 000 said to engage the Suchow garrison near 250 000. Refugee drownings follow as Nanking shutters gates and ships to curb flight.
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Four Year Old Dies of Burns in West Union Family
Ruth Holtsclaw four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralpa Holstlaw of 439 Linden avenue died last night at Bethesda hospital from burns suffered when she sat on a gas heater at home and the blanket she wore caught fire Surviving besides the parents are two sisters Betty and Dorothy and a brother Dale Grandmother Mrs Anna Hollsclaw of Woodsfield and Bert Eddy of Antioch Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 pm at the Church of God in West Union with Rev I V Traylor officiating Burial will be in West Union The body lies at the grandmother's house in Woodsfield from Bauer Turner funeral home Woodsfield
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Woodsfield
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Antioch
Church of God
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West Union
Woodfield
Bauer-Turner
Woodsisic
Mayer and Danker wedding in Los Angeles amid quake chaos
LB Mayer and Lorena Mayer Danker wed today at 4:05 am after a plan to marry in Los Angeles. Police investigated a travel and arrival sequence, with Mayer and Danker arriving at the Coronado Motor Hotel and dining nearby before police involvement. A Mexico quake struck Madre Island near Islas Marías, prompting a coast guard response and medical convoy deployment.
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Madre Island
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25 Freight Cars Destroyed by Fire
A portion of a Chicago Great Western train derailed near Afton Iowa and 25 freight cars were destroyed by fire. Seventeen tankers loaded with fuel oil and gasoline were among the cars, and gasoline spilled into nearby fields as crews fought the blaze through the morning.
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Chicago
Traveling Trumans Delight Audience With Musical Act
The Traveling Trumans drew applause as a musical team with a renowned singer and a union remark from Muss Truman sparked laughs. The crowd of 716 enjoyed the performance and the guest appearance of two non union members.
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Traveling Trumans
French Plan May Out Ruhr Output
Washington reports a French program seeking an international Ruhr authority to supervise German coal iron and steel. It would decentralize industry remove Nazis and control production and investment while excluding Russia, challenging U S plans for German self management.
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Pein
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Hitler
Ex Army Nurse Wins Movie Suit in Federal Case
Former Army nurse Beulah Waid wins damages in a federal lawsuit over a film titled Expendable. The ruling awards $230.00 and involves a charge related to the picture’s depiction.
World Steering Committee Approves UN Session Date Plan
The 14 nation Steering Committee approved a U.S. proposal to clean up United Nations assessment by December 17 12 Russia backed the plan. General assett political committee No 2 adopted a recommendation that United Council members use the where. France repeats need. A Pennsylvan ia railroad train derailed near Petersburg with no injuries. Local police report a crew member blamed the incident on splat. Workers in San Francisco ordered home with no deck gangs called. A Brand on a charge now a Utan student is mentioned in Portsmouth report.
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Salvation Army Band Tipped by Petrillo
James C. Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians gave money to Salvation Army musicians outside a downtown department store. He said he loves hearing Salvation Army bands because they put their heart and soul into their music.
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Mme Chiang to Meet Truman in White House Meeting
Mme Chiang Kai-shek plans to meet with President Truman after a second five day visit with Secretary of State Marshall. Diplomatic officials say the session will stress social over official tones and will occur when Mrs. Truman can attend. She said the talks covered China and she is encouraged by what she heard.
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United States
Ten Hurt In Series Of Zanesville Traffic Accidents
Ten persons were injured yesterday afternoon and last night in a series of traffic accidents near Zanesville. Three were critically hurt in a three car crash on West Pike near Sterling involving Rabbi Martin Katzenstein 26 of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs Charles Swain of Columbus. Another victim Ernest E Barnhouse of Zanesville was treated after his car crashed into a tree near Lincoln.
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Rabbi Martin Katzenstein
Cincinnaati
Charles Swain
Columbus
RE. Ear Sr
Loveland
Frank Matter
Rabbi Katzenstein
Fredley Avenue Temple
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Sains
Hatrenstein
Mattey
Bethesda Hospital
Rabbi Hatzenstein
Afi
Swain
Ernest E. Barnhouse
Man Faces Second Murder Indictment in Six Weeks
Richard E. Snyder, 26, was indicted today for first degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his wife Eloise, 26, after an Oct. 20 grand jury declined to indict. City Judge James B. Steiner ordered Snyder bound to the grand jury following an eight hour hearing.
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James B. Steiner
Snyder
Fire damages naval building in Boston incident
Fire swept a nine story naval building in Boston early today forcing more than 100 sailors and officers into the street. Three sailors were injured but none seriously hurt. several were treated at the barracks hospital.
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Weather patch predicts warmer trend with more clouds
The forecast notes a warming trend with increased cloudiness and a cold night ahead. It then calls for milder temperatures on Sunday as conditions improve, with current readings around 8 to 22 degrees at dawn.
Tragedy At Sea Aboard Kiangya Ship Explosion
A crowded refugee liner Kiangya exploded and sank near Shanghai in the Yangtze delta. Rescue efforts reported about 200 bodies recovered with estimates of up to 3,000 missing. causes cited include sabotage, a mine, or boiler failure amid a Chinese refugee exodus from Shanghai and Nanking.
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Chekjiang
Innocent pleas entered in major strike case at Ohio plant
Four men charged with destruction of property at the American Zinc Oxide Co plant near Columbus pleaded not guilty and were bound over to the grand jury. A fifth, Robert Holloway of East St. Louis, remained free on continued bond as the Mine, Mill and Worters Union official. Names: Baysie Bowen, Rossie Younger, Harien Pettyway, James Addi. Dec. 19 date noted.
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James Addi
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