Truman Holds Bipartisan Talk and Plans Friday Radio Address
President Truman met with congressional leaders from both parties to discuss the world crisis and outline a Friday night radio fireside chat. The address may declare a national emergency and detail price and wage controls and mobilization steps. Republican leaders including Taft and Dewey loom in the crossfire of a united front.
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Disguised Chinese Attack Near Hungnam During Evacuation
More than 60 000 allied troops ferried aboard ships at Hungnam as Chinese forces in American uniforms attacked the evacuation beachhead for three hours. The assault was repulsed but fears grew of further mass attacks as 64 000 to 80 000 Chinese troops mass around the port on the Sea of Japan.
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Russia to Comment on UN Peace Proposals at Board Meeting
In Lake Success the Soviet Union prepares remarks on an Asia Arab cease-fire plan backed by India the Philippines Pakistan Egypt and nine others. The UN Political Committee granted priority to the cease-fire measure but delayed after Russia and others sought new government instructions.
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Senators Press Why Auto Prices Rise Not Steel Action
Two Republican senators Capehart and Bricker urged an administration official to explain why he asked Ford and General Motors to rescind their price hikes while no similar request was made of the steel industry. They argued steel prices drove auto increases and questioned consistency of the policy.
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Ohio
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Pact Experts Agree On German Armament
London reports that Atlantic Pact experts reached complete agreement on political and military recommendations for German participation in Western Europe defense. The joint council meeting of deputy foreign ministers and military chiefs finalized plans for employing German troops in defense duties.
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Former Mayor Kelly Leaves Estate to Wife
Edward J. Kelly, who served as Chicago mayor for 13 years and spent most of his career on public payrolls, left his entire estimated $600,000 estate to his widow Margaret. The will was filed in probate court yesterday. Wright Brothers first flight anniversary observed at Kill Devil Hill scheduled for Sunday morning marking the 47th year.
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Truman Writes Again Defeat Recalled in Bitter Letter
President Truman said campaigns in Utah North Carolina Illinois Indiana were the lowest he had seen in a long career. Senate campaign probes under Gillette focus on five states and circulation of defaming literature as Hebert pressed for unity and prayer.
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Restrictions Strangle Many Plants
New York report notes widespread production slowdowns due to material restrictions and defense orders not meeting demand. The Iron Age says some firms have already laid off workers while others may follow, risking loss of skilled staff amid a looming labor shortage. General Electric plans temporary layoffs of 2500 Erie refrigerator workers after January 1 due to raw material shortages, with potential impacts on locomotive and car equipment divisions.
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Amvets Leader Unveils Ohio Civil Defense Plan
John L. Smith state commander of Amvets in Barberton announced a plan to stimulate interest in Ohio Civil Defense. The initiative aims to boost public awareness and engagement in civil defense measures across the state.
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Government Okavys Plans for Expansion
The government approved plans of 18 companies to invest about 469 million dollars to expand defense vital steel facilities. NSRB issued necessity certificates granting large federal tax benefits and projected 5.5 million tons more ingot output annually, 2.75 million tons more pig iron capacity, and 2.5 million tons more coke production.
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Ohio Journalist John W. Raper Dies in Colorado
Cleveland Press columnist John W. Raper known for lampooning hypocrisy in his "Most Anything" column died in a Pueblo hospital. He would have turned 81 in February, retired in 1947, and had been ill for two years.
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Jack) Raper
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Yugoslav Aid Faces House Defeat and Fissures
President Truman’s famine relief plan for Communist Yugoslavia, valued at 38 million dollars, faces sharp House opposition amid claims it appeases Communism. Senate had approved 50 million for drought relief, with 12 million already spent, but leaders fear a bitter vote tonight. Rep Brown and Rep Vorys warn the gift may not secure Tito’s alignment against Russia.
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Casualties Listed in Defense Dept Report No 175
Defense Department casualty report No 175 lists 458 names with 107 dead 265 wounded 63 missing and 23 injured in accidents.
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Race To Rearm Increases Draft Calls 78 Per Cent
Washington reports a 78 percent jump in January and February draft calls, raising total draftees to 370000 as the military accelerates weapon production and manpower for Korea and potential European defense. Army aims, casualties, and a possible national emergency shape the mobilization, with reserve and National Guard calls expected to rise.
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Dollar Aid To Britain Halts Jan. 1
The United States ends all Marshall Plan aid to Great Britain effective January 1. Marshall Plan administrator William C. Foster cites Britain’s economic recovery as the reason after a total of 2.694 billion dollars allocated since 1948. Britain becomes the first nation to exit the program amid talks with officials and confirmation in Parliament.
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Britain
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Europe
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House of Commons
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Sterling Area
Student Draft To Be Settled
A jury of 200 citizens from education labor industry veterans groups and media will meet to review a draft plan. The plan aims to defer bright students from service while meeting military needs using an intelligence test as a basis for deferment.
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Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Industry
Munition Blast Probe Report Soon Expected
The congressional inquiry into the May 19 munitions blast in South Amboy, N J, wrapped hearings yesterday. Rep Edward J Hart said a report would be issued before January 1. Chief Petty Officer Ernest Stacey, the final witness, testified he did not enforce loading rules at the pier where the explosion killed 31 people.
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Riots Dampen in Singapore Over Custody Case
Singapore returned to normal slowly after two days of deadly unrest over the custody of Maria Hertogh. Sixteen dead and about 180 injured. A dusk to dawn curfew remained. Police arrested around 30 Malay and Indian youths as violence flared in the Muslim quarter.
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Texan Urges Enlisting Germans and Japanese
Rep Poage of Texas urged the U S Army be opened to enlist Germans and Japanese. He said the terrible events of recent days should convince the skeptical that the U S must use every resource available.
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FCC Asked To Approve Sale Of Station WBEX
Shawnee Broadcasting Co asked the Communications Commission to approve the sale of radio station WBEX Chillicothe for 67000 dollars. The transfer of stock control moves from Walter A. Graham James E. Graham Iyan Kulbersh Murray Marcus and Wilkie A. Neighbors to Truman A. Morris E W Wipple and John E. Halliday.
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Police Radio Systems To Warn of Air Attack in Ohio
Ohio Police Defense Advisory Committee says police radio networks could quickly alert residents to an imminent enemy air attack. The panel outlined law enforcement roles in the civil defense program during a public meeting in Columbus.
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