Truman contrasts smear claims with GOP attack lines
President Truman defends Democrats against Republican lies and special interests while taft accuses the administration of corruption. Taft calls Truman’s stance an act of political effrontery as both sides trade charges over money in politics and the Korean War.
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Truman
Eenor
Robert A. Taft
Guy G. Gabrielson
Republican National Committee
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Taft
Ohio
Cincinnati
Truman Party
Congress
CIO
AFL
Commission Halts Talks In Arab Rift
The United Nations Palestine Conciliation Commission announced its failure to settle Arab Israeli differences. Talks began Aug. 10 but neither side would concede, and the three nation group will report to the General Assembly on whether to liquidate or continue. The feud centers on the fate of Palestinian refugees and direct Israeli Arab negotiations.
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United Nations Palestine Conciliation Commission
United States
France
Turkey
General Assembly
Israel
Carpenter tries six methods to kill wife then himself
Parma Police say Frank Prevost, 47, attempted six self harm acts after smothering wife May Prevost, 43, who tried to stop him. He later injured himself with scissors, razor, ax and hacksaw, then inhaled gas fumes. Neighbor heard tapping and found him. no charges filed.
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Parma
Edwin Speller
Frank Prevost
May
Speller
Prevost
Mary Lash
Ginger Rogers Signs Long Term TV Pact
Ginger Rogers signs a long term exclusive contract with CBS for appearances on the Columbia Broadcasting System. The agreement reportedly runs more than five years with a salary near 1 million dollars over the term.
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Ginger Rogers
New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
Warmer Thanksgiving Day Expectation Across Eastern States
The forecast predicts warmer weather for Thanksgiving across most of the eastern half of the country while many western areas remain cold and snowy. Canada cold air lowers temperatures in Montana and North Dakota with light snow in the plains and subfreezing readings in the eastern states. Brisk winds from Texas to the upper Midwest ease the chill, with mildest conditions west of the Appalachians toward the Mississippi Valley.
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North Dakota
Plains States
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Appalachians
Florida
Burlington
Caribou
Augusta
Pittsburgh
New York
New Orleans
Atlanta
Accord Hinted On Navy Chief
Britain ready to appoint an American admiral to command Western Atlantic naval forces. NATO committee reached agreement on exact responsibilities of the Atlantic commander and on creating a new English Camel commander under a British admiral. Atlantic commander to operate with defined powers while Britain retains vital powers.
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Britain
Atlantic
NATO
Still Boy's World Akron Plan Looks at Bus Fines
Akron city council tabled without dissent a proposal to levy fines from five to fifty dollars on boys who throw snowballs or other objects at buses.
Two children escape death as Syracuse fire destroys Hendrix home
A Meigs County couple and their nine children were left homeless when a Syracuse blaze leveled a four room house and destroyed furnishings. Two Hendrix children, Earl and Gene, were rescued by Emmett Bartels and Jessie Will as the fire spread, with Mrs. Hendrix narrowly returning to save them. Fire officials cited a possibly defective flue and wind risk as factors. the structure collapsed shortly after the children were removed.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Syracuse
Hendrix
Emmett Bartels
Jessie Will
Henry Werry
Earl
Gene
Dana
More Meat Price Hikes Stated by OPS
Washington OPS announces price increases for hot dogs bologna and some pork sausage by about two cents per pound at retail to offset higher material costs. The changes follow a wholesale beef price adjustment ordered in mid September and cover pork sausage casings as well. A separate order may raise home beer prices by about one cent per bottle with a target date of December 1.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Portsmouth Hearing Set on Emergency Phone Rate Increase
Portsmouth and Scioto County officials asked the state utilities commission to hold an emergency rate increase hearing in Portsmouth. Two days of hearings occurred in Columbus, and the commission informally agreed to a separate Cadiz hearing on the Ohio Consolidated Telephone Company rate increase.
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Scioto County
State Utilities Commission
Ohio Consolidated Telephone Company
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Cadiz
US plane missing after Red Guards fire on craft
A US Army C-47 transport disappeared after being fired on by border guards while crossing into Hungary and Romania. Four crewmen and diplomatic cargo were aboard. Yugoslavia granted search over northwest Yugoslavia, with Belgrade noting earlier sights near Hungary and Romania.
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Romania
United States Army
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Bucharest
U. S
Munich
Marshal Tito
Turkey Fill Set for GIs on Central Front Korea
Soldiers on the central front in Korea expect a Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and trimmings despite wartime shortages. Capt. Robert R. Birkhimer seeks flowers in Seoul. Sgt. Charles Efinger plans sweet potato filling. Mess Sgt. Robert Couch lists a full menu from olives to fruit cake, but worries about space on one mess kit.
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Korea
Robert R. Birkhimer
Salinas
Calif
Seoul
Birkhimer
Charles Effinger
St. Louis
Robert Couch
Jackson
Reds Submit Counterproposal For Christmas Truce Plan
Communist negotiators at Panmunjom submitted a cease fire plan similar to the UN proposal for a buffer zone along the front. UN officials called the wording vague while expressing cautious optimism that a path to an armistice could be opened within 30 days.
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Munsan
Korea
Christe
United Nations
William P. Nuckols
Panmunjom
Henry S. Hodes
Red
Nuckols
Lee Song Cho
Lee
Court Rejects School Picket Review Appeal
The Ohio Supreme Court refused to review contempt of court convictions of nine pickets at Kitts Hill School in Lawrence County and their counsel J Earl Pratt. The group fined 100 dollars and jailed for ten days for violating restraints against hindering Rock Hill District School operations during a 1950 transfer dispute.
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Ohio Supreme Court
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Lawrence County
J. Earl Pratt
Common Pleas
James Collier
Rock Hill
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James Roberts
William Gore, Sr
William Gore, Jr
Madison Gore
Emmet Jenkins
Emmit Jenkins
Leo Stapleton
Eddie Mays
Frank Lambert
Pratt
Trial Date Set For Accused Slayer Edward Verboski
Steubenville report states Edward Verboski 30 was adjudged sane and ordered to stand trial for first degree murder in the July 10 death of his mother Eva Verboski 60. He was returned from Lima State Hospital after local physicians also ruled him sane. The trial is scheduled for December 18.
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Edward Verboski
Lima State Hospital
Verboski
Wolfe Run
Eva
Parents Choose To Let Child Die Of Cancer In Alameda
In Alameda California the parents of three year old Rodney Dale decide against using a nitrogen mustard treatment that might delay death for two to three months. Rodney's condition worsens as family funds dwindle and neighbors donate aid and toys. Dr Luigi Luzzatti offered medical aid to slow cancer growth, but the doctor and family acknowledge Rodney will die, perhaps soon after Christmas.
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Rodney Dale
LeeRoy Dale
Rodney
Bonnie Dale
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Berkeys
Orient
Luigi Luzzatti
Children's Hospital
100 000th Yank casualty in Korea war recorded
Washington reports the Defense Department weekly casualty summary lists the 100000th American casualty in Korea. The 16 month tally covers enemy losses, UN casualties, and American deaths, missing, and captives with figures updated through Oct. 31 and details on attributions and atrocity deaths.
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France Seeks Urgent US Dollar Aid For Europe
France appeals for swift dollar assistance from the United States as British and other European allies face economic strain. Officials expect Congress may be asked early next year for a foreign aid appropriation in the range of 200 to 400 million dollars to sustain defense production and Western European military commitments.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Czechs Call UN Disarmament Plan Vague
Czechoslovakia labeled the Western disarmament outline vague and inadequate at the United Nations. The plan did not require immediate prohibition of atomic weapons, and no date was given for Vishinsky to speak in reply. Gertrude Sekaninova led the Czech delegation as Lester B. Pearson announced Canada’s NATO backing.
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Paris
Czechoslovakia
United Nations
Russia
Andrei Vishinsky
UN Assembly
U. S
Dean Acheson
Vishinsky
Gertrude Sekaninova
Czecoslovak
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
North Atlantic Treaty Organizations
NATO
Phillips Plans Legal Action Against Paul
The attorney for George Phillips, acquitted Nov. 9 of Ruth Alter murder, announced Phillips will sue Sheriff Ralph J. Paul for damages. Paul M. Herbert said the suit seeks an undisclosed amount over the unwarranted charge of first degree murder.
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Columbus
George Phillips
Ruth Alter
Phillips
Ralph J. Paul
Paul M. Herbert
Paul
Turnpike Hiccup Forces Possible Special Session
Ohio stalled toll road project faces a snag as investment firms demand legal changes. They say the turnpike law lacks power for immediate property seizure, risking delays and high costs through appeals. Shacknessy urges an amendment, or await 1953 regular session. Gov Lausche would not comment.
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Ohio
Turnpike Commission
James W. Shacknessy
Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Governor probes state car use in Ohio inquiry
A governor’s committee in Columbus asks department heads for reports on all state owned cars. Gov Lausche formed the panel after Columbus articles alleging costly purchases and improper private use by state employees.
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Columbus
Frank J Lausche
Allies Stem Red Attacks On Korean Front
UN forces repelled a major Red assault on the central Korean front as the UN push advanced about five miles since Saturday. ROK Sixth Division halted counterattacks by two Red battalions with heavy artillery support and repelled other assaults along the Pukhan River line near Kumsong. On the eastern front, UN troops repulsed a Red attack northwest of the Punchbowl after a five and a half hour engagement.
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Seoul
Korea
United .Nations
Republic of Korea
ROK
Pukhan
Kumsong
United Nations
Walcutt Endorsed for Governor by Columbus Republicans
The Franklin County Republican Central Committee endorsed State Senator Roscoe R. Walcutt for governor and set a January 24 convention to select other candidates to back in the May 6 primary.
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Columbus
Franklin County Republican Central Committee
Roscoe R. Walcutt
Eleven Yanks Leave for Home With Korean War Brides
Eleven war brides depart Tokyo bound for the United States on a 36 hour flight via Honolulu to San Francisco. Ten are Korean nationals and one is Chinese born in Peiping. The group includes Korean American babies and couples who endured war and hardship in Korea.
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United States
Korea
Peiping
Seoul
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