Truman to Seek National Emergency Declaring Rapid Military Build Up
President Truman won bipartisan backing for a swift rise in US military strength and hinted at a Friday night radio address to announce a possible national emergency. Supported powers include mobilization tools, steel production directives, and a central defense agency to coordinate war efforts.
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60 000 Man Evacuation Moving Despite Attacks
Tokyo dispatch reports increasing enemy activity around Hungnam as the 60,000 man United Nations force evacuates from Northeast Korea. US Third Division repelled a probe near Hamhung while Red air and ground pressure mounted elsewhere, with the extent of enemy strength contested.
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New Atom Plants Planned for Urgent Nuclear Fuel
Senator McMahon said the government plans a three phase program with 1.05 billion dollars requested to build large new atomic energy plants besides the South Carolina facility. The plan includes growing uranium ore stocks and creating weapons production and storage facilities. The plants would produce fissionable materials for weapons or power reactors and are deemed urgently needed.
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Sino Reds Will Leave If Allies Do UN Told
In Lake Success on December 13, Russia's Jacob Malik stated the Chinese Communist forces would retreat from Korea if all foreign UN troops withdraw. The UN political committee then backed a 13-nation cease-fire plan, with Malik asserting that Chinese volunteers would also depart if UN forces leave. France's Chauvel supported the cease-fire, aligning with the US and Britain. The vote showed Western unanimity and Soviet opposition to the cease-fire idea.
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Miss Tommie Wooten 82 Dies After Highway Collision
Miss Tommie Wooten 82 prominent Texas family member died in a local hospital after a highway crash near Belton during the TCU football weekend. She was en route to Fort Worth to visit sister Maud Johnson. survivors include Maud Johnson Green wood S. Wooten Sr. Joe D. Johnson and Will Lightfoot among others. The body rests at Cook Funeral Home pending funeral plans.
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Governor Wins Michigan Race After Recount
Former Governor Harry F. Kelly conceded to Michigan's young governor G. Menner Williams after a statewide recount of about 1.9 million ballots. Williams' official margin settled at 1,154 votes with a final edge of 4,119 including canvass figures. The recount, the first of a statewide race under the new system, was completed in most counties but later thrown out partly.
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Last Chance to See Gold in the Hills at Austin Civic
Austin Civic Theater presents Gold in the Hills in a third revival run with final performances Friday and Saturday nights. The piece features the Meller-drummer lovers in a closing edition on Page 1 Part 2. Two Pflugerville brothers, Larry and Robert L Pfluger, won cotton and field crops contests in Travis County, noted on Page 1B.
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Grass Fire Quieted Near Elma in Two Counties
A grass fire burning near Elma in Bexar and Atascosa counties raged for three days and was put out Tuesday night. Deputy Sheriff Jack Young estimated about 4,000 acres of farm and ranch land were burned.
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Conductor Max Reiter Dies in San Antonio
San Antonio died Wednesday after a severe heart attack last week. Max Reiter led the San Antonio and Waco symphonies and was widely known in the regional musical scene.
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NATO agrees on West German armed forces role
NATO leaders outline political and military recommendations for German participation in a Western European defense force. Talks will involve the occupying powers with Bonn and Brussels, aiming for 150000 German troops distributed as brigades. France seeks a unified European army under a single defense ministry.
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Automakers resist US demand to roll back 1951 price hikes
General Motors and Ford refused the Economic Stabilization Administration's plea to suspend or rollback their latest car price increases. ESA officials said they would consider compulsory ceilings if voluntary limits fail, while industry spokesmen cited rising costs as justification. The talks also touched on impending price controls for metals and food prices amid inflation concerns.
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Marines Farewell For Buddies Died At Chosin Reservoir
Marines laid white crosses in a United Nations cemetery at Hungnam to honor comrades lost in the Chosin Reservoir fight. Major General O. P. Smith spoke of their sacrifice as rifles fired three times and taps echoed across the graves.
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Famine Relief Bill Passes House for Yugoslavia Aid
The House approved President Truman's 38 million food-for Yugoslavia bill amid GOP efforts to convert it to a loan. Senate action followed, with 60 to 21 approval after earlier 225 to 142 House vote, totaling 50 million for Yugoslavia and 12 million from Marshall Plan funds.
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