Suttons Ridge Defends Hungnam Beachhead In Korea
Lt Harry E Sutton of the Bronx led a gallant Negro infantry platoon in a fierce dawn to noon clash at Hungnam, repelling a three-prong North Korean assault with eight rounds per man. The Third Division unit held the eastern beachhead flank, fighting on ridge lines and WWI style trenches as attackers pressed close to penetrating UN defenses.
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Stan Swinton
Korea
Hungnam
Harry E. Sutton
Bronx
New York
Sutton
Reds mass for new assault on Hungnam beachhead
Chinese Reds used gas grenades for the first time in probing attacks Sunday. The attack was repulsed by the Third Division’s 65th Puerto Rican regiment. US troops issued gas masks though confirmation on Hungnam wear was unclear. Dynamite destroyed the last bridge into Hungnam, blocking access to Yonpo airport. Lt. Larry Wall led the demolition along with 10 men, amid heavy bombardment that kept enemy incursions limited.
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Tokyo
Washington
Defense Department
Hungnam
Yonpo
United Press War
Jack Burley
Larry Wall
Chicago
United Nations
Korea
Rail unions reach three year wage and living cost pact
The White House announced a three year peace pact between major railroads and four operating rail unions. It provides 23 cents an hour raise for 120,000 yard men with two additional cents and quarterly cost of living adjustments. About 180,000 road service workers gain 5 cents now and 5 cents Jan 1 plus the same cost of living plan. Retroactive to Oct. 1, the deal aims to restore rail operations, with Army supervision ending as lines return to owners. Presidential Assistant John R Steelman announced the agreement after a lengthy negotiation and a moratorium on further demands.
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Washington
White House
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Prin- See
RAIL
Colonel Simpson Sees Red Threat of Occupation in 3 Years
Col E A Simpson, veteran lawyer and military observer, warns Washington has failed to act against growing threats from Russia and China. He argues the US is unprepared, with dwindling wool for uniforms and a depleted fighting force. He predicts possible occupation within three years if policy shifts aren’t made and Europe, Asia, and the Pacific face intensified pressure.
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Lewis Nordyke
Col. E. A. Simpson
Washington
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Paris
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Russia
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First National Bank
Clarendon
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China
State Department
Weather overview for Amarillo and region
The Panhandle and West Texas area forecasts call for continued fair weather today tonight and Friday with slight temperature increases. Highs around today and Friday near the mid sixties to low seventies with lows in the 20s to low 30s. Dry conditions persist across Panhandle New Mexico and surrounding regions suitable for outdoor work and little change expected in the immediate outlook.
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Amarillo
Tomorro
Soldiers Won’t Be Home for Christmas but Legislators Will
Washington December twenty first news dispatch reports that House action on President Truman's request for two emergency war powers was postponed until January first due to many members going home for Christmas. A quorum showed 190 members present of the 216 needed to conduct business. Representative Emanuel Celler of New York, Democrat, presided as chairman of the House.
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House
Truman
Emanuel Celler
New York
War Powers Bill Delayed as House Plans New Year Session
Judiciary Committee said the bill would be delayed until Jan 1 while the House plans to meet New Year’s Day. Rep Carl Vinson proposed an amendment to restrict presidential changes in Defense Department setup. He warned the bill could allow moves such as placing the Marine Corps under the Army or transferring Naval aviation to the Air Force.
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House
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Georgia
Defense Department
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Army
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Air Force
Army Engineers
Interior Department
Bureau of Reclamation
Casualty totals given for Korea retreat strain
General MacArthur's headquarters reported 12,975 total US and allied casualties in Korea during the late November to mid-December period, with 11,964 US killed wounded or missing and 1,011 from other UN forces. Defense Department tallies through December 15 put US casualties at 36,421, including 5,518 killed and 25,587 wounded.
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MacArthur
Korea
United Nations
Republic of Korea
Defense Department
MacArthur Headquarters
US Army
Diliteton
Seventh Infantry Division
Assae 25Th Infantry Division
Third Infantry
First Cavalry Division
24Th Infantry Division
First Marine Division
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Changjin Reservoir
Koto
No Bait Needed To Obtain Results
A Columbus minister used celest ial bait to attract landlords offering two bedrooms kitchen and bath at reasonable prices. Globe News Want Ads sold a 41 Ford 14 ton pickup in three days with good mechanical condition and bargain price. Dial 6262 Want Ad Headquarters.
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Columbus
Ohio
Minister of God
Globe News
Probe of City Police Firing and Reinstatement Seen
City Manager N V Moss said he is probing reports that Police Captain Bob Marshall was discharged then reinstated by Chief Sid Harper. Unconfirmed rumors say Marshall was discharged after being taken home Sunday night. details and comments pending from Chief Harper.
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N. V. Moss
Bob Marshall
Sid Harper
Harper
Marshall
Senate votes defense fund approval fast tracked
Washington based report notes the Senate without debate approved 20 billion dollars for defense spending and authorized 1.6 billion dollars for secret defense construction projects. The measure moves to President Truman after House approval. Charles E. Wilson became director of defense mobilization and named Gen Lucius Clay and Sidney Weinberg as assistants serving without pay.
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Senate
Truman
House
Russell
Georgia
Armed Services Committee
Charles E. Wilson
Lucius
Blackout on Plans for Amarillo Air Base News
Air Force declares blackout on further news regarding reactivated Amarillo Air Base use while confirming initial training base funding of 18.8 million dollars and an overall measure near 1 billion. Congress and Senate debate, with conference actions possible after a quorum issue in the House.
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Starti
Amarillo
Aix
House
Globe
Washington
Ash Sisiam
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