Truman Attlee agree on Europe defense but stall on Asia policy
President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee wrap Korea talks with clear European defense aims, naming a supreme commander and shared sacrifices, while delaying concrete Far East steps pending UN actions and China policy outcomes. Attlee may visit New York and Ottawa before London.
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Washington
Truman
Attlee
Korea
China
United Nations
New York
Britain
Ottawa
London
Europe
Iron Curtain
U.S
Woman posts Browder bond by private donor
A 75 year old woman, Miss Margaret Shipman, posted 1500 dollars bail for Earl Browder, former No 1 American Communist, after he failed to furnish bail on a contempt of Congress charge. She claimed no party ties and said Browder was handling his case himself and unjustly jailed.
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Washington
Earl Browder
Margaret Shipman
Lee
Mass
Browder
Canton Bus Strike Ends With 11 Cent Raise
Canton City Lines resumes service as AFL Teamsters Union accepts an 11 cent hourly pay raise ending a 54 day strike. The company brings 71 buses back into operation for morning routes.
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Canton
AFL Teamsters
Canton City Lines, Inc
Demand Control Quickly by O Mahoney to Americans
Senator O Mahoney urged the public to demand immediate wage and price controls, saying self defense requires action as officials weigh timing. Economic stabilization chief Valentine and aides discussed setting up the necessary administration, with GM and Ford asked to hold price hikes on 1951 models. The White House denied imminent mobilization though discussions continue. DiSalle has just taken office with little staff available.
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Washington
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Truman
Alan Valentine
Michael V. DiSalle
Cyrus S. Ching
Valentine
ESA
General Motors
Ford
Senate House Economic Committee
Stalin
White House
Stephen T. Early
Korea
DiSalle
U S Drive On Chinese Slows in UN
At the United Nations the 60 nation Political Committee slows on a motion condemning Communist China as debate opens. A U S spokesman expects a vote by tomorrow morning while Britain and others await Truman Attlee talks and Asian allies decide when to speak. Warren R Austin vows no retreat and U S resolve to denounce Red aggression.
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India
38Th Parallel
Korea
United States
Britain
France
Norway
Cuba
Ecuador
Truman
Attlee
U.S
Warren R. Austin
United Nations
Lausche Urges Rapid Civil Defense Action Across States
Ohio Governor Frank Lausche, addressing leading officials from 48 states, calls for immediate, unified civil defense planning to avoid panic and heavy casualties from a potential Russian atomic attack. He warns of the nation’s darkest danger since 1812 and asserts Russia possesses the atom bomb.
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Chicago
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Council of State
Russia
Lausche
Universities Adopt Resolution on Universal Military Training
The Association of American Universities unanimously adopted a resolution proposing universal military training and service for all 18 year olds. It argues the international situation signals high level tension for the next decade or more and that U S military strength may prevent a global war.
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Columbia
Association of American Universities
United States
Police Describe Two Jewel Thieves In Seizure Of Rings
Hamilton police have a description of two men in a theft case involving 25 000 to 30 000 dollars in rings from a jewelry salesman’s car. The victim, Charles Schwartz of Kenmore New York, reported the loss while registering at the Anthony Wayne Hotel.
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Hamilton
Charles Schwartz
Kenmore
N. Y
Anthony Wayne Hotel
MacArthur Named Okinawa Governor in Tightening Move
General MacArthur was named head of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands with Maj. Gen. Robert Beightler as deputy governor and military commander. The action, ordered by the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, expands direct control over the strategic chain. Beightler moved from Guam and previously commanded the 37th Infantry Division in Manila.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Okinawa
Ryukyu Islands
Army Public Information Office
Robert S. Beightler
Columbus
Ohio
Beightler
Guam
37Th
Manila
Flooding Kanawha Puts Ohio Up at Gallipolis
The Kanawha River flood pushes the Ohio toward Gallipolis with levels forecast to reach 53 to 54 feet by Saturday morning. Point Pleasant could crest near 48 to 49 feet as floodwalls are adjusted. forecasts show rising water at Gallipolis locks and Point Pleasant amid ongoing river activity and ice warnings across Ohio.
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Ohio
Gallipolis
Kanawha
Point Pleasant
U.S. Weather Bureau
Huntington
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Huntington Bureau
Pomeroy
Hocking River
Glouster
Sunday
Rent Control Extension Is Assured
The federal rent control program faced expiry at year end but has at least a two month extension with a likely longer stay. Congress moved to a conference to resolve differences with a 75 day target, and a compromise could allow city councils to decontrol rents by simple resolutions. Ohio Senators Taft and Bricker voted against extending beyond year end.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate House
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
John W. Bricker
Service workers gain first wage hike since 1937 in Ohio
The first minimum wage increase since 1937 applies to 115,462 women and minors in Ohio hotels and restaurants, taking effect tomorrow. Rates range from 40 cents per hour for tipped service workers to 55 cents for non service workers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Liz Taylor and Nick Hilton Separate After Seven Months
Hollywood reports Elizabeth Taylor and Nick Hilton are separated after seven months of marriage with friends predicting possible reconciliation before Christmas.
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Hollywood
Elizabeth Taylor
Nick Hilton
Evacuation Bid as U S and Allied Troops Break Toward Hungnam
Thousands of American and allied troops slug through Chinese traps toward the Korean coast for possible sea evacuation at Hungnam. U S Eighth Army and naval officers debate relief efforts while Marine units push from Koto toward the east coast as winds and fire impede rescue. Text notes 1700+ wounded shipped from Koto and ongoing threats from Chinese forces north of Hungnam and Hamhung.
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Tokyo
Koto Aire
Sea of Japan
Hungnam
Korea
Eighth Army
U. S. Eighth Army
U. S
Changjin Reservoir
Koto
Hamhung
Changjin
U. S. Seventh Division
Yalu
Red Manchuria
Dongjin
Siberian
Yonpo Airfield
Lemuel C. Shepherd
Fleet Marine Forces
C. T. Joy
Far East Naval Forces
Wonsan
Acheson Opposed by Democrat See in Senate action
Senator McCarran joined Republicans in demanding Secretary of State Acheson be replaced. He said Acheson has lost the country’s confidence and cannot be effective. Senator Ives echoed a call for Truman to replace Acheson, while House Democrats defended Acheson’s record.
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McCarran
D-New
State Acheson
Senate Gop
Acheson
Ives
R-Ny
Truman
GOP
Holifield
California
Bolling
Missouri
Cellar
New York
Huber
Ohio
U S Builds Smaller Tanks Amid Cold War Pace
Fort Knox experts decline to rush into monster tanks amid rumors of Russian designs. The Army highlights up to date armor doctrine with improved M 46 Patton medium tanks and introduces the T 41 light tank in production at Cadillac Division GM for fast reconnaissance and flank protection.
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Fort Knox
Russia
Army
United States
Cadillac
General Motors
American Locomotive Company
Size Forces Eighth Army To Risk Flank
Washington reports a manpower shortage forces the Eighth Army to risk a right flank in central Korea. The defense is described as in depth with strong points, not a fixed line, as Gen. Walton H. Walker shifts units and brings up fresh troops, mainly South Koreans, to bolster the flank.
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Pyongyang
U. S
Eighth Army
Don Whitehead
Fighth Army
Changjin Reservoir
Washington
Korea
United Nations
Yellow Sea
Walton H. Walker
Extended Forecast for Columbus Ohio
Five day forecast predicts average temperatures four degrees above normal with normals 37 and 23. Colder tonight with a warming trend Sunday and Monday followed by colder conditions Tuesday or Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Monday and Tuesday totaling about half to an inch.
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Columbus
Ohio
Edison Aide James MacLean Dies at 86
James Duncan MacLean who assisted in Edison lamp research died today at age 86 in Pittsburgh. He worked with Thomas A. Edison on early electrical lamp studies and helped advance lighting technology.
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Edison
Pittsburgh
James Duncan MacLean
Thomas A. Edison
Innocent Pleas Entered in Contempt of Congress Case
Steve Nelson a longtime Communist Party organizer and four others pleaded innocent to contempt of Congress charges in Washington. The defendants face potential penalties in the political case.
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Washington
Steve Nelson
Communist Party
Fire Destroys Bowling Alley in Fucasville Zanesville
Fire destroyed a second floor bowling alley in Prindle's Recreation Center causing major damage to Spiegel's department store and Bonifield's Hardware. Losses were estimated at 500000 with Prindle's 20 lane alley at 200000. Fire officials could not determine the explosion's cause.
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Zanesville
Roy Mesesely
Prindle
Spiegel's
Bonifield’s
Loren Prindle
Messerly
Sawyer Pleads For Virtue At Dinner Honoring Secretary Sawyer
In Cincinnati Charles Sawyer secretary of commerce urged belief in virtue over vice and candor over deceit at a 25 dollar plate dinner in his honor hosted by the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
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Cincinnati
Charles Sawyer
Commerce
Sawyer
National Conference of Christians and Jews
New Zealand Unit to Sail for Korea Despite Tense War Situation
Wellington New Zealand Prime Minister Sidney Holland announced that about 1100 volunteers from the field artillery regiment will sail for Korea on Sunday as planned. The move proceeds despite worsening conditions on the Korean front.
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Wellington
N. Z
New Zealand
Korea
Sidney Holland
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