Attlee Truman Joint Statement Adds Resolve to Peace Drive
President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee issued a ten point joint statement after a five day conference arguing for peace without appeasement. They pledge united action against aggression, support non Communist aid in Southeast Asia, oppose Red China’s UN admission, seek a peaceful end to Korea, and plan expanded NATO readiness with a supreme commander appointed soon.
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Rent Control 90 Day Extension Approved by Senate
The Senate approved a 90 day extension of the federal rent control law. House ratification expected easily. The extension keeps controls in communities that opted to continue through June 30, aligning with President Truman's request for time to assess inflation policies.
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Korea War Jeopardy Deepens As UN Forces Retreat
U S eighth army pulls back below the 38th parallel and north of Seoul while first marine division and British units reach Hamburg after a 50 mile retreat in sub zero cold. Observers cite heavy casualties possibly up to 6000 and debate next moves including a defense line at 38th parallel or a beachhead around Inchon and Seoul with naval aid. General MacArthur warns UN could hold temporarily but needs political or military reinforcement to endure. Communist China could push UN troops out of Korea and into the sea, a prospect deemed humiliating.
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What’s in Store for 1951 in the United States
Analysts forecast a tighter economy in 1951 with higher living costs and taxes, stricter consumer credit controls, and potential austerity, while food remains ample but pricier and nylon goods stay scarce. A US court sentenced Harry Gold to 30 years for spying, admitting grave mistakes. The Commerce Department notes American business plans to invest a record $4.8 billion in Q1 1951, with total capital outlays expected to rise above prewar highs if trends hold.
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Farm Bureau rejects price controls and rationing
At the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Dallas Texas leaders urged against price controls and rationing. Federation President Allan B Kline warned price control does not curb inflation and favors higher taxes instead. Iowa Farm Bureau President E Howard Hill cited polls opposing rationing and price ceilings. UW Alp of the poultry division supported no price ceilings or rationing.
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Automobiles Kill More Americans Than All Wars Cited
Figures from Northwestern National Life Insurance claim automobiles killed 442970 Americans in 14 years, more than all U S wars including Korea. The same period shows injuries at 13 times the wartime wounded total.
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Captured by Christ The Core of Christian Growth
This devotional argues that true Christian life is defined by being captured by Jesus Christ. It uses Paul’s words about Christ living in me to explain that Christ inhabits every choice and circumstance, urging ongoing intimacy, friendship over mere acquaintance, and unwavering trust as the year ends and beyond.
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