President Likely to Press Fair Deal Amid Defense Budget Push
The piece notes a Republican-Southern Democrat Congress may resist the administration while backing a broad defense and foreign policy push. It cites anticipated domestic measures, a projected budget near record levels, and possible 10 billion dollars in new taxes to fund rearmament and defense programs.
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Europe
United States
Congress
Capitol Hill
Capitol
Washington City
Secret Service
Inventors Fire Back at Justice Douglas Ruling
In Washington on January 7 AP reports the National Society of Inventors criticizes Supreme Court Justice Douglas over his December 4 ruling. Paul E. Holbrook cites several sharp phrases as examples of the inventors' discontent with court decisions affecting gadgets and patent rights.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Douglas
Paul E. Holbrook
National Society of Inventors, Inc
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Supermarket Equipment Corporation
Evelyn B. Bradley
Joe Weingarten
Supermarket Corporation
A&p
Jackson
Patent Office
Justice Black
Dougelas
Holbrook
Society of Inventors
Library of Congress
Franklin
Jefferson
Ike Arrives in Paris to Unite West Against Communism
General Dwight D. Eisenhower returned to Paris to command an international army and defend the West. In a radio address he urged unity and warned potential challengers, meeting French premier Rene Pleven and officers at Orly Field. He lunched with Field Marshal Montgomery as they discussed future alliance.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
West
France
Britain
Ike
Orly Field
Rene Pleven
Eisenhower
Lord Montgomiery
Nazi Germany
Alfred M. Guenther
Robert B. Carney
US Navy
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Hunt for Suspected Killer of Eight People
A Missouri ex convict and suspected killer, William Edward Cook, 24, fled into Mexico after abandoning his victim’s car. FBI Los Angeles reports tracks point north as officers fear further slayings. Dewey, Mossers, and Archer cases tied to Cook weave a vast, border-spanning manhunt through California, Arizona, and beyond.
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Cal
Missouri
Mexico
FBI
United States
West
William Edward Cook
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Cook
Richard B. Hood
Los Angeles
Robert H. Dewey
Seattle
Guy Woodward
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Woodward
Calexico
California
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Baja
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Hansen
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Waldrip
Imperial County
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Ogilby
Yuma
Aziz
F. H. Dewey
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San Diego
Emily Louise
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Mossers
Horatio
Ark
Split Widens in UN On Red China War
The United States and other non-Communist UN members clash over Red China intervention in Korea. Washington seeks formal labeling of the Chinese regime as aggressors and sanctions, while many allies fear global war and diminishing UN effectiveness. Weekend talks with 54 states produced little progress.
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United States
United Nations
Korea
Latin America
Far East
Russia
State Department
London Press Asks MacArthur's Plans
London newspapers press for a firm declaration of General MacArthur's Korea strategy amid the rapid Chinese offensive. Observers in Tokyo see an eventual UN withdrawal as likely, with the main question how long a stand at Pusan can be justified to save the Eighth Army while inflicting losses on Chinese forces.
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MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
London
Kelly
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Pusan
Eighth Army
The New Comic Strip Sandy Hill Debuts on Daily News
The new comic Sandy Hill arrives on page 1 inviting readers to meet a lively boy and his farm friends. Follow his adventures with enthusiasm as daily readings in The Daily News promise amusement and charm.
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Sandy Hill
Daily News
More Power for Seven Scions Sought by Taft
Senator Taft backs Senator McCarthy plan to place seven new Republicans on major Senate committees. The move aims to grant each new member at least one major assignment, avoiding ongoing minor postings unless all majors are filled. McCarthy also adjusts rules to limit new majors until others gain opportunities.
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Taft
Washington
Ohio
Senate
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Ments
Millikin
Colorado
GOP
Taxing to Pay an 80 Billion Budget Draws Skepticism
Senator Milliken of Colorado warned that financing an 80 billion dollar federal budget with taxes alone would cripple the economy. He noted Douglas and Humphrey advocated a tax increase of about 40 percent to fund a pay as you go budget. President Truman plans a roughly 75 billion dollar budget and hinted at higher taxes but no certainty on the proposed hikes.
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Kentucky
House Banking Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Washington
Milliken
Colorado
Senate Finance Committee
Douglas
Illinois
Humphrey
Minnesota
Truman
Millikin
US Weather Almanac Amarillo and Vicinity Forecast
Daily News Almanac reports US Weather Bureau forecast for Amarillo and vicinity: Monday fair with rising temperatures, Tuesday partly cloudy with little temperature change. Low last night 16, expected high today 56. West Texas statewide fair and warmer Monday, Tuesday partly cloudy with moderate temperatures. Yesterday's temperatures noon to 3 PM show highs around 50s and lows near 49, sunrise at 7:56 AM, sunset at 5:52 PM.
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Amarillo
West
Texas
Foe Thrown Out Of Wonju After Taking Outskirts
AP dispatch describes tenacious United Nations defense around Wonju Korea as Communist forces probe outskirts and push southward. Weather limits air support while Ridgway orders tougher refugee controls amid rapid retreat and renewed counterattacks near Wonju and Suwon.
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Tokyo
United Nations
South Korea
Eighth Army
Ras Center
Seoul
Texas
Don Huth
Korea
Far East Air Force
Matthew B. Ridgway
Eighth
Suwon
38Th Parallel
Pres
Syngman Rhee
Pusan
Ridgway
Tom Lambert
John Randolph
DeGaulle Urges U S Aid to Defend Europe
In Paris on January 7 General Charles DeGaulle urged the United States to help defend Europe, saying Europe is ready and linked to Americans by vital ties. The appeal coincided with General Eisenhower arriving in Paris to assume command.
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America
Europe
France
Nimes
Dwight Eisenhower
Paris
Britain and France Reject Soviet Protest on German Rearmament
Britain and France dismissed a Soviet protest over rearming western Germany. London argued Soviet policy pushes others to bolster security against Communist aggression. Paris echoed but differed, claiming Russia forces rearmament due to East West military imbalance in Europe.
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Russia
Europe
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Gibraltar
Dollar Day Armwes in Amarillo Opens 1951 Bargains
New Year's bells ring in Amarillo as cash registers sing on the first Dollar Day of 1951. Merchants, police, and the Amarillo Safety Council urge shoppers to start early and shop carefully to avoid crowds and accidents downtown.
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Dollar Day Armwes
Amarillo
Americans Call for Earnest Defense Efforts by Europe
Thirty three prominent Americans urged swift creation of a large US military presence and a clear Europe share once Europe commits to defend itself. The group met as Eisenhower headed to Paris amid congressional debate on how much Europe can contribute to continental defense. Senator Taft argued for prioritizing air and sea power and a limited American force contingent tied to Europe’s own defense efforts.
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Washington
Europe
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Committee On
Taft
Ohio
Unidentified Woman Found Near Railroad Tracks
A woman aged 60 to 70 was found dead beside the Santa Fe Railroad near Clovis. The body showed a missing leg and facial injuries, with cash scattered and a McCleary & Co New York dress label. Investigators searched the area for clues without locating blood or a suspect.
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Kathryn Henry
Daily News
New Mexico
Clovis
Santa Fe
St. Vrain
W. D. Dobbs
Election and meeting reminders across towns
All day events note Tucumcarts election for no office and city offices. At 7 30 PM Memph 8 an concert by Hardin Aanens Choir at First Baptist Church. Perryton hosts Chamber of Commerce directors meeting to elect officers. Tulsa hosts a Town Hall program with Ruth Bryan Owens at the Junior High School Auditorium.
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Hardinaanens
First Baptist Church
Perryton
Chamber of Commerce
Tulsa
Ruth Bryan Owens
Blood Typing Campaign Begins In Amarillo
The VFW aided by civic groups launches Operation Blood Type to record blood type and RH factor for all residents over two. Blood typing takes four minutes per person at the Blood Center, with hours Monday Wednesday Friday 7 to 10 pm and Thursday 9 am to 5 pm.
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Amarillo
Veterans of Foreign Wars
West Eighth
Blood Center
Mel Kruse
VFW
One Buck Brings in $20 Monthly Income
An old house ad promises a $20 monthly income for a $1 advertisement. It claims a spare room can generate steady cash, noting a renter found upstairs rooms at 905 Buchanan after the first day. The ad highlights a men only room and urges quick results via Dial 6262.
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Enante
Buchanan
Dial 6262
Dollar Day Promises Bargains Across Amarillo
Busy civic and social calendar in Amarillo features Potter County Commission at 9 30 AM in County Courtroom Ad Club lunch at noon Herring Hotel DAR Llano Estacado chapter meeting six 30 PM Kiwanis and SERTOMA gatherings 7 00 PM Civil Defense blood typing drives start at Blood Center 1469 West Eighth and 7 30 PM Civil Service Commission and other group events
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Potter County
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Herring Hotel
Llano Estacado
DAR
van Buren
Johnson
Panhandle - Plains
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
American Legion Hall
Forest Hill Cmieth
Forest Hill
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