Congress United for Action Go Slow on Emergency Declara
Republican Congressional leaders endorsed a swift build up of armed strength but signaled a cautious approach to declaring a national emergency after a White House meeting with President Truman. The session followed Truman’s planned radio address at 9 30 p m Texas time detailing the world crisis.
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President mulls emergency powers after White House talks
Republican leaders report mixed views on a national emergency declaration as President Truman weighs wage price controls. Taft notes danger from the crisis, supports arming up but says legal effects of a declaration remain unclear. Senators Wherry Millikin and Representative Martin describe ongoing consultations with Congress before a final decision.
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Railroaders Strike Shuts Chicago Freight Lines
A sudden unauthorized walkout by yard switchmen in Chicago tied up freight traffic, hindering war shipments. The Army warned the strike harms the Korea war effort and pledged steps to restore service, while railroad spokesmen called the tieup serious though not complete. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen leaders were said to call it a wildcat strike.
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Evacuation of 60000 UN Troops From Hungnam Begins
Thousands of Allied troops stream onto rescue ships at Hungnam amid a fast moving withdrawal from northeast Korea. Chinese forces press along the escape beachhead as UN officers fear intensified attacks before all troops depart. Civilians panic as the last major UN post in North Korea heads toward Red hands in a tense, secretive operation.
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No Banners Wave As Chinese Push Forces Evacuate Hungnam
Allied forces man a 14 mile perimeter around Hungnam and Hamhung as 10th Corps withdraws from North Korea. US Seventh Division's 17th Regimental Combat Team, along with South Korean Third and Capital divisions, retreat under heavy pressure while ships, aircraft, and ground forces orchestrate a chaotic but orderly evacuation from the icebound port. Aged Marines and Doughboys labor at docks amid mud and trucks, as two landing strips near completion for rapid exit.
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Reds Spurn Cease-Fire
Russia rejected a Western backed Arab Asian plan for a cease-fire in Korea. Soviet Delegate Jacob A Malik charged at the United Nations that the proposed cease-fire mechanism was designed to save the skins of American and British troops. See REDS SPURN-Page 14
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That's Putting One Over the Children
Highlands New Jersey residents recount past prank on the town tree and plan a single tree atop the two story borough hall to deter future mischief while noting the annual civic display. A Fort Worth man charged with drunken driving claimed medicine on his breath caused the odor, but the trial ended in a hung jury. Neely Greenhill Lownes Insurance
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Marines Bid Farewell At Chosin Battlefield Crosses
Marines and allied troops laid to rest at Hamhung UN cemetery as Maj. Gen. Oliver P. Smith spoke on the sacrifice of American British and South Korean soldiers in the Chosin Reservoir fight. Rifles saluted taps sounded while Chinese prisoners worked nearby amid red clay graves. In Washington the U.S. cut off all Marshall Plan aid to Britain effective January 1, citing Britain’s recent economic recovery and noting total allocations of 2.6943 billion dollars since 1948.
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Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Fair And Mild Temperatures
Weather Bureau reports include Amarillo and vicinity fair skies with mild temps. Today highs near 57, tonight 28, tomorrow around 59, with a 60-degree high in the 24-hour period ending 6:30 am. No major temperature changes expected. West Mexico also fair today and tonight.
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