Rockets Hit Kumhwa Front in 37th Day of Korean War
Allied jets blasted Chinese positions as U S Sabres claimed five MiG 15s destroyed and 576 rockets hit targets north of Sniper Ridge. Capt Jones credited with two downed jets as Gen Vandenberg witnessed the big strike. Korean forces repelled a Chinese assault at Sniper Ridge amid frigid dawn patrols.
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St Paul Woman Bleeds to Death in Car Accident
Lucy G Burgy a 41 year old nursery school attendant died after being tossed through a car windshield when it struck a parked auto Police held driver James Donahue 53 a bar and cafe proprietor for investigation in the incident at Highland Village area.
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Fractured Skull Cited in Death of Theodore Klingsheim
Theodore Klingsheim, 44, of 410 Garfield, died Wednesday morning at St. Olaf Hospital after being found unconscious in Hormel plant electric truck department. Dr. James S. McCartney performed the autopsy. Coroner B. J. Cranwell said no inquest will be held.
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St. Olaf Hospital
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James S. McCartney
University of Minnesota
B. J. Cranwell
Board approves plans for Austin Vocational School
The Austin Board of Education accepted Toltz King and Day plans for an $800,000 vocational school building on two thirds of a block bounded by Kenwood Maple First and Bridge. Bids open December 19 after condemnation purchases. curriculum to expand to welding air conditioning and trades. Field Day also abolished due to safety and supervision concerns.
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Floyd Leubens
Area Vocational School
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Mankato
Winona
News blackout planned for Eisenhower Korea visit
The Defense Department announced a news blackout during General Eisenhower's Korea trip with no publication authorization or public schedule. Secretary Lovett said the measure has presidential approval and urged cooperation from the press, radio, TV, and newsreels.
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Washington
Defense Department
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Korea
Defense Lovett
Department of Defense
Seven Die As Minnesota Deer Season Toll Grows
The six gunshot deaths plus one from shock and exposure brought Minnesota’s sixth day toll to seven during the nine day deer season. Victims include Edwards Owens near Polk County farms and Harold Hensel near Bigfork. others were lost hikers found or discovered in Duluth hospitals. Search efforts across the terrain continue with ground crews and aerial teams aiding the hunt for missing Lester Peters.
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Associated Press
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Edwards Owens
Angus
Minn
Polk County
Harold Hensel
Bigfork
Kenneth Gregerson
Mike Konek
Tofte
Lake Superior North Shore
Lester Peters
Minneapolis
Vermillion Dam
Virginia
Iron Range
UN Split Looms in India Plan for Korea Settlement
Twenty one Western Allies clash over India's compromise on Korea with the four power commission proposal. The U S delegation pressures for clear guarantees against forced repatriation and against prisoners being used as pawns. American effort to keep Dean Acheson’s 21 nation resolution to back the Panmunjom terms faces resistance as the group prepares to resume talks after an eight nation sub committee report.
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Korea
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Menon
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Dean Acheson
Assembly
U. N. Command
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Beyer, New Ulm Hotelman Dies
New Ulm Minn August Gustav Beyer 80 longtime hotel proprietor died today. Immigrant from Germany he bought the Northwestern Hotel in 1914 and ran Beyers hotel. Survived by son Harry and another son Herbert of Minneapolis.
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August Gustav Beyer
New Ulm
Northwestern
Beyer
Harry
Herbert
Minneapolis
Auto strike kills Excelsior man in Minneapolis
John G. Skillen, 20, of Excelsior, was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a car in Minneapolis as he reportedly stepped from a bus. Authorities said the accident is under investigation and no other injuries were reported.
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Eisenhower
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McKay Oregon Governor Named Interior Secretary
President elect Eisenhower picks Douglas McKay of Oregon as secretary of the interior. Announcement came as he outlined cabinet choices including John Foster Dulles as secretary of state and Charles E Wilson as secretary of defense. Hagerty disclosed the selections during a press briefing at the Commodore.
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Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Charles E. Wilson
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Douglas McKay
Oregon
James C. Hagerty
Anthony Eden
Commodore
Truman Mission Focuses on Unity and Korea Policy
President Truman hailed General Eisenhower's stance on Korea prisoner exchanges and urged a smooth power transition. He and Eisenhower pledged cooperation on international affairs, while Wiley and Dulles shaped early foreign policy moves for the incoming administration.
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Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Iowan pilots sabre sets speed record at 699.9 mph
Capt. J Slade Nash of Edwards AFB piloted an F86D Sabre over a three kilometer course near Salton Sea Calif setting an unofficial speed mark of 699.9 mph under FAI and NAA rules. Four low level passes at 100 feet, monitored by T28s and high speed cameras, topped Maj. Richard L Johnson's 1948 record.
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Federation Aeronautique Internationale
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Capehart backs standby controls in new GOP Congress
Sen. Capehart says the incoming Republican majority will approve some form of price wage and rent controls whether or not Eisenhower favors them. He warns controls may be extended beyond the current expire date and urges quick action to aid farmers and ease consumer prices.
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New York
Sen. Wiley
Wisconsin
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Wiley
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Joe Hall
Washington
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Indiana
Cory Re elected President of Minnesota Auto Association
E Ray Cory of Austin was re elected president of the Minnesota State Automobile Association for his 18th term at the 46th annual meeting in Minneapolis. Merrill G. Rolfson was named to the executive board along with officers War ren J Crosby Dr Hamilton Montgomery Leo Rosenberger and Hugh M Craig. Executive board members include G C Axelrod George K Belden Herman Held Henry D McNeil and Gordon Weisborn.
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E. Ray Cory
Austin
Minnesota State Automobile Association
Merrill G. Rolfson
Austin Auto Club
Warren J. Crosby
Duluth
Hamilton Montgomery
Rochester
Leo, Rosenberger
St. Cloud
Hugh M. Craig
G. C. Axelrod
St. Paul
George K. Belden
Herman Held
Mankato
Henry D. McNeil
Aitkin
Gordon Weisborn
Winona
Gazette marks 133rd anniversary as Arkansas’s oldest daily
The Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock celebrated its 133rd anniversary. The paper began publication in 1819 under founder William E. Wood.
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Ark
Arkansas Gazette
Mississippi River
William E. Wood
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