Korea Armistice Hopes Rise As Prisoner Talks Move
Truce optimism grows after Panmunjom talks on POW exchanges. U N and allies press for fair swaps while Red forces claim Kaesong was attacked by a U N plane. Estimates place Allied POW totals around 100 000 North Koreans 15 000–20 000 Chinese and 70 000–85 000 South Koreans with 12 000–14 000 U N prisoners.
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Atomic designs cited in new weapons tests in Nevada
The Atomic Energy Commission states that new weapon designs have been incorporated following recent Nevada tests. Washington mobilization officials say steel for schools highways and hospitals will stay scarce through most of 1952. President Truman signs an executive order for emergency controls over radio and television in an air attack. The American High Commission in Germany will shrink from 1800 to about 900 personnel by July 1. Joe DiMaggio, 37, retires after 13 stellar Yankee seasons and All Star selections.
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Scandal and Reform Echo Through Truman Era Tax Probes
The King committee hearings reveal Teitelbaum and Caudle linked to a Washington clique amid tax case shakedowns. McGrath defends the attorney general while Truman plans a broad government house cleaning before year’s end.
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Cecil R. King
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Chicago
al Capone
Washington
Charles Oliphant
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Jess Larson
General Services
Commissioners of Internal Revenue
Joseph Nunan
George J. Schoeneman
J. Howard McGrath
Justice Department
Christmas Market Buys Include Wacky Bargain Items
Shoppers flocked to the Christmas market as stores offered odd gifts like a gyrating mattress with built in mechanism and neckties in 50 styles and 50,000 patterns. The AAA warns anti-freeze is smart for a mild winter and notes $52 million was spent last year on radiator repairs.
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Iran threatens sale of oil to Russia amid crisis
Iran stored 25 million tons of oil products at Abadan refinery as government leaders threaten to sell to Russia or allies unless Western buyers act quickly. Parliament clashes ensued as Mossadegh opponents denounced threats. The move signals deepening financial strain as Iran seeks revenue after nationalizing Anglo-Iranian ownership.
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Abadan
Russia
Mohammed Mossadegh
Tehran
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Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Moundsville Mayors War On Bingo Sparks Clash
In Moundsville West Virginia this week mayor orders wipeout of illegal gambling and police clampdown targets bingo games. Fifteen women defend the bingo network and threaten the police chief claiming the edict excludes bingo. He escapes with minor dignity damage.
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Arms cuts study advances as Big Four propose commission
Secret Paris talks yield a proposed disarmament commission to compare East and West plans for arms limits and atomic controls. U.N. sources say spring work will draft international arms cut proposals. Berlin talks spark East West clash over a nationwide German elections inquiry and reunification.
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Jules Moch
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Jacob A. Malik
Otto Grotewohl
GOP Courts Southern Democrats on Merger
A bipartisan committee urged alliance between Republicans and Southern Democrats as desirable yet not feasible before the 1952 nominating conventions. GOP leaders, including Guy Gabrielson, pledge Southern efforts to win support. In New York a faction fights over boosting the state’s GOP delegation and Dewey's Eisenhower backing. Fred A. Seaton, Stassen supporter, appointed to Nebraska Senate seat after Wherry’s death.
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Limits Placed on Reserve Discharges After Pearl Harbor
Congress passed a bill this year allowing certain recalled reserve veterans to avoid extended active duty. Veterans who served a year or more between Pearl Harbor and Sept 2 1945 may be released after 16 to 17 months depending on rank. Army plans Dec 20 completion for enlisted reserves. Air Force 12 months. Navy max time.
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Churchill Truman Talks May Spark Diplomatic Strife
Churchill visits Washington soon to confer with Truman and aides over major world issues. He favors a Big Four format including Stalin while Truman resists direct talks with the Soviet leader. Churchill notes Britain cannot meet its defense funding and warns the United States may hear bad news now as West military strength rises.
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Dec 17 18 19 20 21 22 events in early American and world history
British Prime Minister Churchill ill and Foreign Secretary Eden meet French officials in Paris. Collegiate conference on teaching men and women in uniform opens in Washington. New Jersey joins the Union in 1787. Pilgrims land in Massachusetts in 1620. Winter begins.
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Eight Hour Christmas Concerts Curtailed in Providence
Providence businessmen urged the mayor to end eight hour Christmas music from municipal loudspeakers during business hours. The mayor ordered curtailment. In Glasgow a Royal Canadian Air Force radio technician was sucked into a jet engine but escaped with injuries. In Shelbyville a tavern quarrel led to an arrest.
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Royal Canadian Air Force
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British Paratroopers Level Egyptian Village for New Road Bridge
British forces in Suez prepared to raze a small Egyptian village to clear space for a road and a bridge linking the garrison to a water filtration plant. Cairo protested the demolition, with Egypt considering recalling its ambassador, while Paris received a memorandum to the UN secretary general.
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Egypt
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Paris
Salah el Din
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Britain
Defense plans seek larger U S air army and navy force
Defense officials push expansion to 143 wing Air Force and at least three more Army divisions. The plan aims to avoid disrupting U S production and civilian economy while raising weapon output. Joint Chiefs and NSC approve buildup, requiring broader funding and missile armament for strategic bombers.
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Quotes from Radford Keyserling and Sawyer
Admiral Radford warns the Communist navies could not mount large operations now. Leon Keyserling cautions that neglecting defense risks security more than inflation. Charles Sawyer touts the U S standard of living as the world’s finest.
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