GOP Acheson Demand Held Tragic Error
Washington reports show Republican leaders pressing President Truman to fire Secretary of State Acheson, met with silence. Senate leaders join in demanding Acheson’s removal as a broader bid to reassure the nation amid national crisis and mobilization goals.
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Wis. Central seeks permanent flight status in Minnesota
Minnesota state officials prepare to urge the civil aeronautics board in Washington on January 22 for a permanent certificate for Wisconsin Central. The feeder airline now serves St. Cloud Hibbing Brainerd and Minneapolis Saint Paul on an experimental basis. The group will push to add Alexandria Bemidji International Falls and Fargo while backing Fergus Falls and Thief River Falls for continued Wisconsin Central service.
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House Approves 17 Billion Emergency Defense Bill
The House passed a 17.8 billion emergency defense bill in record time with a near unanimous vote. It raises defense spending to about 42 billion for the year ending June 30 and adds 840 million for the atomic energy commission. Senate action expected next week.
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Miner Trapped 54 Hours Rescued From Cascade Coal Mine
John Wolti was pulled to surface at Enumclaw hospital after 54 hours pinned by rock and timber in the Big 4 coal mine near Selleck Washington. A 12 by 12 timber kept debris from crushing him as rescue crews worked in a 3 by 5 foot space. He endured cold and fear but stayed conscious and joked through the ordeal until a six bell signal marked his exit.
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Collision Near Fargo Kills 3
Three people died and two were injured in a car truck crash 26 miles west of Fargo at Wheatland Corners on Highway 10. Names include Donald Fender 20 Fargo and Darcey Fonder 22, with Floyd Fagerson in critical condition and a truck driver unnamed.
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Truman Sets 32 Million Goal for Arms
President Truman announced a national emergency and outlined a plan to grow the armed forces to 3,500,000 men by mid 1952. The expansion relies on draft calls, guard divisions, volunteers, and reservists across army navy marines and air force as the air force tempo lags behind.
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McCarthy Pearson Clash Over Communism in Capitol Row
Sen. McCarthy accuses Drew Pearson of serving as a voice for international communism and calls him a Moscow directed character assassin. Pearson defends his anti communism record and cites honors from Legion and VFW while mocking McCarthy. The feud follows a nightclub scuffle in which both sides give differing versions of a groin kick and a smack.
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Parents Lose $72,000 Suit in Fatal Fire
Upsala couple lost a $72,000 damage suit filed after their three children died in a 1948 fire. Dist. Judge E J Ruegemer directed verdict for Litchfield Produce Co and Duluth Brewing and Malting Co, named defendants. The Hippes alleged faulty electric signs caused the fire.
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Hippes
House-boats on the Thames Receive Regular Mail
Mail is delivered regularly to a colony of house boats on the Thames at Chelsea London ensuring daily postal service for residents and crews anchored along the riverbank.
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