Truman Attlee back policy on Korea invasion and European build up
British and American leaders agreed to reinforce UN forces in Korea despite a possible Chinese withdrawal and to accelerate European armament. A White House meeting with Omar Bradley reviewed Korea's crisis, with a joint statement aiming to show unity and mutual understanding between the UK and the U.S. on major UN issues.
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London
Truman
Attlee
United Nations
Korea
Dunkirk
China
White House
Omar Bradley
Pe Joint Chiefs of Staff
Attie
Bradley
Washington
Europe
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Far East
Douglas MacArthur
Red China
United Kingdom
U.S
Zero Weather On Way Eases Ohio Flood Threat
Cold wave will bring near zero to five above temperatures across Ohio with strong winds and light snow. Crest forecasts along the Ohio River predict elevations near seven feet at Steubenville and rising water in Marietta, Pomeroy, and Point Pleasant as pumps operate and flood walls are readied.
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Ohio River
Ohio
Morrow
Ohio Valley
Pomeroy
Point Pleasant
Steubenville
Marietta
Middleport
Robert Ferguson
Weather Bureau
Six Nations Urge UN Action on Korea Intervention
Six countries led by the United States Britain and France filed a brief memorandum with UN Secretary General Trygve Lie calling for immediate UN action to stop China's intervention in Korea The move precedes a Steering Committee meeting and possible full Assembly debate The plan mirrors a vetoed Security Council draft and may include an immediate ceasefire proposal by India’s Sir Benegal Rau.
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China
Korea
Trygve Lie
United States
Britain
France
Ecuador
Cuba
Norway
Assembly
Soviet Union
Ity
Russia
Security Council
Benegal N. Rau
India
Want Ads Help Sell English Bull Puppies in Cutler
Mrs Hazel B Root of Cutler Ohio used the Messenger Want Ads to sell English Bull puppies and reports good results. The notice highlights readers find more than puppies in ads offering produce livestock apparel and other daily items. To place ads call 0242.
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Hazel B. Root
Cutler
Ohio
Gas Pipe Explosion Sparks Large Fire Near Wheelersburg
A Tennessee Gas Transmission Co main pipeline near Wheelersburg Ohio exploded, burning millions of cubic feet of natural gas. The flames were contained after workers shut valves. no injuries were reported and repairs began immediately. Traffic congestion formed as motorists diverted to the area. The blast also disrupted Ohio Power Co lines briefly.
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Portsmouth
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Wheelersburg
Here
Ohio Power Co
President Approves Flood Control Funds
President Truman approved construction and planning appropriations for nine flood control and river and harbor projects. Fernbank lock and dam on the Ohio River is funded at 70000 dollars and Greenup set and dam on the Ohio River also receives 70000 dollars.
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Washington
Truman
Fernbank Lock
Ohio River
Greenupset
Dan
Athens Voters Split Over Possible Deal With Red China
In Athens twenty five residents were asked if the U S should strike a deal with Red China to end the Korea War. Seventeen opposed or feared appeasement and three favored while five offered mixed views. Individuals cited fear of betrayal and desire to pressure China while others urged staying out and preparing for broader conflict.
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Athens
Red China
Korea
Lewis Fishbaugh
Dick Sullivan
Ft. Thomas
F. F. Cohen
Lawrence Worstell
George Bateman
Athens County
George Eastman
Pomeroy Farmer
Eastman
Nick Latkovic
OU Junior
Cleveland
Russia
Wilbur Martin
Harry Bobo
W. Union St
Mary Lou Sherer
University Terrace
Europe
Military Personnel Get Rail Rate Cuts During Holidays
Chicago report states military personnel in uniform will receive reduced round trip rail fares across the nation from December 15 to January 10. Coaches only, two cents per mile, with a return limit of January 15.
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Chicago
Gordon Renner Chosen as Speaker for Ohio House
Republicans name Gordon Renner of Cincinnati as speaker of the Ohio House for the 99th General Assembly convening January 1. William Saxbe of Mechanicsburg is speaker pro tem, with Leslie Burge of Lorain and Clarence Wetzel of Lisbon as co whips and Carl Guess of Carrollton as clerk.
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Columbus
Gordon Renner
Cincinnati
Ohio
House of Representatives
House Gop
99Th General Assembly
William Saxbe
Mechanicsburg
Champaign County
Leslie M. Burge
Lorain
Clarence Wetzel
Lisbon
Columbiana County
Carl Guess
Carrollton
Woman Found Dying In Front Of Home In Columbus
Miss Virginia A. Bates 40 a hotel dining room manager died after being found in a gutter in front of her home. The left temple was punctured and an autopsy ordered. She died in a hospital four hours after being found by her mother around 11 30 p m in mysterious circumstances.
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Columbus
Virginia A. Bates
Suit Truck Stolen in Cleveland After Phone Stop
A truck carrying 3800 dollars worth of new men s suits was taken last night in Cleveland while its driver paused to make a telephone call. The theft occurred during the brief stop, with police investigating the loss.
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Cleveland
Gogan Defense Tries To Prove Innocence
Cleveland prosecutors say industrialist Joseph Gogan stands trial for first degree murder in the July death of his ex wife Hazel Gogan. The 63 year old inventor was accused after she was found unconscious in Lakewood home and died two hours later from cyanide powder exposure.
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Cleveland
Joseph Gogan
Gogan Machine Corp
Hazel
Lakewood
Killer’s Clemency Plea Denied by Lausche
In Columbus Gov. Frank J. Lausche refused clemency for Clark C. Hill of Medina serving a life term for the 1948 first degree murder of Jeanette Weimer. The Ohio Penitentiary inmate was condemned for drugging and killing the 19 year old Medina carhop.
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Columbus
Ohio
Medina
iGov
Frank J. Lausche
Clark C. Hill
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
Hill
Jeannette Weimer
China’s 1 000 000 Man Army Advances Into Pyongyang
AP reports Chinese forces, aided by Soviet-backed ranks, entered Pyongyang after UN retreat. The city, once home to about 300 000, was burned as refugees streamed south toward Seoul while Allied guards withdrew, fearing a wider push toward Inchon and Seoul.
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Pyongyang
Orient
United Nations
Red Korea
Taedong
Red Return
Seoul
O. H. P. King
Seoul- Inchon
King
Korea
Eighth Army
MacArthur
Changjin Reservoir
10Th Corps
Hamhung
Sinpung
South Korea
Korean Peninsula
Koksan
Korean
Taft says GOP advice not sought on Korea crisis
Taft states administration not asking Republicans for Korea crisis advice after Democratic and Republican calls for troop withdrawal. Taft says bipartisan meetings yielded only recitals of events and no GOP strategic input. Senator Cain urges full use of all means and potential removal of UN forces from Korea if needed.
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Washington
Taft
Korea
Hoey
D-Nc
Senate
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Truman
Attlee
Manchuria
Cain
R-Wash
MacArthur
United Nations
House Vote On Tax Bill Nears Expected Passage
Congress moves toward House approval of a multi million dollar excess profits tax bill as Republicans push a rival plan with a 75 percent excess profits levy and a 5 percent rise in the corporate income tax rate. Debates continue on timing and Senate fate.
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House
Washington
Senate
Atlantic Pact Powers Take Up German Issue
Twelve Atlantic Pact powers meet to decide on a Dutch proposal to use German troops in West European defense. France has balked at rearming the former Reich but is expected to approve if details satisfy concerns.
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London
West
Europe
France
Civil Defense Plan Against Atom Heard
A three year plan to strengthen civil defenses costs 3.1 billion dollars with about 2.25 billion for communal shelters. Lawmakers questioned federal state and local shares and final figures while senators praised realism but sought detailed breakdowns.
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Washington
Millikin
R-Cole
Colorado
Senate
House Atomic Committee
Atomic Committee
James J. Wadsworth
Civil Defense
McMahon
D-Conn
Hickenlooper
Iowa
U S Forces Suffer Heavy Casualties in Korea War
The Associated Press notes U S forces bear the heaviest losses in the Korea conflict with about 100 000 ground troops and 26 000 more in naval and air service. Total casualties across all services reach 31 784 with 4 789 killed 21 900 wounded and 5 018 missing as of December 4. ROK estimates propose up to one million deaths among soldiers police and civilians. Five other nations contribute about 17 900 personnel with roughly 349 casualties.
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United States
United Nations
Korea
Republic of Korea
Syngman Rhee
No Aluminum Plant Kaiser Official Says
Warren T. King, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, said Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp. will not locate its aluminum reducing plant in West Virginia. A Dec. 2 letter from T. J. Ready Jr. of Oakland, California, states negotiations with the government prompted a move of the project to the Gulf Coast. The company leaves West Virginia prospects and cites better opportunities in the Gulf Coast region.
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Point Pleasant
Warren T. King
Chamber of Commerce
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp
West Virginia
T. J. Ready Jr
Oakland
Calif
Gulf Coast
Health Bill Opposed by AMA Chief in October Campaign
Dr Elmer Henderson of Louisville president of the American Medical Association warned that any compulsory health bill in Congress would likely be defeated by at least a two to one margin. He cited the AMA’s $1,000,000 October advertising campaign against such legislation.
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Cleveland
Elmer Henderson
American Medical Association
Henderson
Louisville
AMA
Blizzard Shrinks Coal Stockpile Amid Production Boosts
Washington reports the great Blizzard of 1950 reduced coal stockpiles more than usual. While exact loss is unclear, expectations point to higher coal needs next year due to renewed industrial activity and Europe demand. Bituminous output this year averages about 10,000,000 tons weekly, per the National Coal Association.
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Washington
America
Europe
National Coal Association
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