Hoover urges arm to teeth to defend Western hemisphere
Former president Herbert Hoover called on the nation to fortify the western hemisphere like a Gibraltar. He urged arming air and naval forces to defend Atlantic and Pacific frontiers, warned against land war with communists, and urged Japan's remilitarization and coordinated Western defense.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Atlantic
Pacific
Britain
Japan
Formosa
Philippines
United States
Hoover
Western Hemisphere
Washington
Moscow
United Nations
Korea
Europe
China
Asia
United
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S
Tehrans
Yaltas
Hungnam beachhead holds after heavy allied barrage
Allied sea land air bombardment mows down a major Chinese Red attack at Hungnam. Frozen bodies litter the east flank as survivors retreat under relentless naval gunfire and air strikes. U S Eighth Army notes Red buildup behind the western front while denies gas warfare rumors.
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Tokyo
Hungnam
United Nations
Korea
Sea of Japan
U.S. Eighth Army
Yonchon
Parallel 38
Eighth Army
U. S
10Th Corps
Tom Lambert
Stan Swinton
Hungnam Perimter
Lambert
Far East
MacArthur
Shirley Temple Quits Film Career at 22
Shirley Temple announces retirement from movies after 19 years in the industry. She explains the only contract she will honor is with her husband Charles Black and confirms an immediate Monterey wedding and a lifelong honeymoon.
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Shirley Temple
San Francisco
Mr. Black
Charles Black
Monterey
Messenger Want Ads Offer Top Bargains and Easy Placement
The Messenger promotes Want Ads as the best way to reach buyers and sellers. It highlights bargains in a broad audience and easy ad placement by calling an ad-taker at 0242.
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Messenger
Western Allies Seek German Troop Role In Defense Plan
Bonn Germany AP Western allies begin talks with West German leaders to seek concessions for German participation in a European defense force led by General Dwight Eisenhower. Bonn demands equal status and independence before agreeing to troop contributions as 150000 soldiers are eyed for a 1,000,000 man army. High commissioners McCloy Kirkpatrick and Francois-Poncet lead negotiations to explore occupation changes and defense contributions for Bonn.
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Dwight Eisenhower
West Germany
Brussels
Republic
Bonn
John J. McCloy
United States
Ivone Kirkpatrick
Britain
Andre Francois-Poncet
France
Philadelphia Police Hunt Mad Sniper
Philadelphia police widened a search for a suspected sniper after two more residents were injured by unknown bullets. Sixteen year old George Staller Jr and Richard C Lavery were struck in separate incidents, though investigators remain unsure if the same shooter is responsible for all the attacks.
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Philadelphia
George Staller
Juniata Park
Claire Cohen
Richard C. Lavery
Republican Division
Cohen
Oak Lane
William Schrader
Harry Fox
Haller
Yellow Jacket Speedway
Benjamin Franklin High School
Second Army Plans Training for Reserves
The Second Army will notify 23 000 Army organized reservists in its seven state area by January 15 about their 15 days of field training next summer. Ohio has about 5500 reservists attached to the Second Army area.
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Fort Meade
Second Army
Ohio
Eric Johnston Secures Eight Year Movie Czar Pact
Spokane report says Eric A Johnston president of the Motion Picture Association earns 100000 dollars annually plus expenses and has been given a new contract to remain in office as movie czar through 1958.
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Spokane
Wash
Ericc A. Johnston
The
Motion Picture Association
Stalin Birthday Praise Across Communist States
On Stalin's 71st birthday, Soviet controlled press lauds him while allied nations race to outdo each other with high profile tributes and public reassurances of loyalty to the regime.
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Joseph Stalin
Russia
The Thing Becomes Past At UNM Meteorites Institute
In Albuquerque the 18 inch metal sphere found by deer hunters in the Capitan Mountains is no longer under study. Dr. Lincoln LaPaz sent it to General Mills in Minneapolis while several claimants from Navy Research, University of Minnesota, White Sands Proving Ground, and military experts seek the artifact.
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Albuquerque
N. M
University of New Mexico
Institute of Meteorites
Capitan Mountains
Lincoln LaPaz
General Mills Corporation
Minneapolis
Navy Research Department
University of Minnesota
White Sands Proving Ground
Iraqi Queen Mother Aliyah Dies in Baghdad
Amman reports the death of Queen Mother Aliyah of Iraq, mother of King Feisal, announced from Baghdad. The passing marks a significant royal loss for the Iraqi monarchy with Feisal's heir prominent in the line.
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Amman
Jordance
Aliyah
Iraq
Feisal
Baghdad
Casualties Hit 11 314 in Two Week Korean Retreat
General MacArthur’s headquarters reported American casualties in Korea’s worst fortnight of retreat totaled 11 314 killed wounded and missing. UN forces abroad suffered 1011 casualties. total 12 325 not including ROK losses. Chinese losses estimated at over 120 000.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Korea
United Nations
Republic of Korea
Defense Department
Washington
U. S. Army
Second Infantry
U. S. First Marine
Seventh Infantry Division
25Th Infantry Division
First Cavalry Division
24Th Infantry Division
Speedy Senate Approval Of 20 Billions Expected
Senate anticipated swift passage of a $20 billion emergency defense package requested by President Truman to bolster air forces, tanks, ships, and atomic capabilities as China troops push into Korea. House action aimed to empower the administration with broader wartime powers and approve related civil defense and public works measures.
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Senate
Washington
Truman
Korea
House
GOP
Senator McKellar
D-Tenn
Appropriations Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
Tennessee Valley Authority
Southeastern Power Administration
Coast Guard Mobilizes Search for Tug Lachen Missing in Lake Erie
Coast Guard units mobilize vast power to locate tug Lachen with 12 crew members missing since Monday. Sectorized Lake Erie search covers eastern end with icebreakers Tupelo and Acacia leading surface efforts. Air support from Selfridge Field Michigan and Niagara Falls Naval Reserve Base participates.
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Buffalo
N.Y
USS
Coast Guard
Lake Erie
Selfridge Field
Mich
Naval Reserve
Niagara Falls
Circus heiress Ida Ringling North dies at 76
Ida Ringling North heiress and sister of the Ringling brothers circus dynasty died yesterday in Sarasota Florida at age 76. She was the last surviving sibling carrying the Ringling name and legacy in American show business.
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Sarasota, Fla
Ida Ringling North
Seven Ringling Brothers
Circus
Hocking Co GOP Leader Backs Brehm
Rep. Brehm pleads innocent to seven counts of illegal campaign contributions. He was arraigned before Judge Edward A. Tamm with trial set for March 12 and released on a $1000 bond. Logan reports indicate GOP leader Dollison backs until proven guilty.
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Washington
Brehm
Edward A. Tamm
Ohio
Logan
Walter E. Brehm
Hocking County
Republican Executive Committee
Washington, D. C
Millersport
Fairfield County
Dean Collison
GOP
Dollison
Don Soliday
Clara Soliday
What Was Santa Told
Messenger Photographer Don Moore photographed Santa in a Court Street store. The photos capture the scene while readers must imagine the children’s whispered wishes. A note directs readers to page 9-A for the Santa story.
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Santa
Don Moore
Santa Claus
Court St
Horror Tale From Korea Reveals Train Ambush Struggles
Marine Pfc. Richard Foster recounts a brutal ambush on a train in Korea from Wonsan to Hamhung. The firefight left several Marines and a South Korean interpreter dead, while Foster and a surviving buddy were evacuated to a Japanese hospital.
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Seattle
Korea
Richard Foster
Wilmington
Del
Japan
Foster
Wonsan
Hamhung
Pvt
Pfc
Wilson takes helm as defense mobilization leader
President nominating Charles E. Wilson takes oath at the White House to lead national defense mobilization. The government seeks advance price notices from large firms to curb inflation as the economy absorbs the defense buildup. International Harvester rolls back prices. GM’s appeal on auto price rollback rejected. Sheppard cites retroactive controls costing the rearmament program billions.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
General Electric
White House
Senate
Alan Valentine
Valentine
Economic Stabilization Agency
General Motors Corporation
International Harvester Company
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company
Sinclair Oil Corp
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Comeliance
International Harvester
Sheppard
D-Calif
Pope to Celebrate Christmas Midnight Mass in St. Peter's
Pope Pius will celebrate a Christmas midnight mass in St. Peter's Basilica for holy year pilgrims.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius
St. Peter's Basilica
Hoover Talk Sparks Congressional Clash Over Defense Plans
Washington reports a heated debate as former President Hoover urges to slash defense lines and arm the Navy and Air Force to the teeth. Senate leaders clash with Truman administration views while Lehman likens Hoover to isolationism. Lawmakers predict the broadcast remarks will resonate in Congress for some time.
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Washington
Hoover
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Senate
Wherry
Nebraska
Truman
Congress
Lehman
Ohio Police Radios To Be Tested December 28
First test of Ohio's police radio facilities for broadcasting general alerts is set for December 28 as part of the Civil defense preparedness program. Maj. Gen. Leo M. Kreber, state civil defense director, ordered the test yesterday.
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Ohio
Columbus
Leo M. Kreber
State Civil Defense
Profits Tax Sprints Toward Quick Senate-House Accord
Congress pushes for a rapid agreement on an excess profits tax to skim billions from corporate earnings. The Senate approved a high level bill after a finance committee briefing, aiming to tax about 3.2 billion dollars of this year's profits, with bigger sums as defense spending grows. A joint committee seeks a compromise.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
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