China Reds Reject Ceasefire Appeal and Auto Wage Controls
A chaotic jumble covers China’s ceasefire stance amid auto wage control plans. Alan Valentine pledges fast action on mandatory wage limits for over a million auto workers while considering meat price freezes and voluntary pay constraints for other sectors. Reports also note broadcasts from Baytown and local church activities, with weather and wildfires touching daily life.
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Washington
U.P
Alan Valenting
Valentine
Congressional Economic “Watchdog” Committee
ESA
Aicn
Trae Ho A
Ut Strep Steel
Nineman Stabilization Board
Cyrus &. Ching
Joint Committee
Wil
Sam
Progren Z
General Motors Corporation
R J Bull Dies At 78 In Raytown
Robert Joshua Bull 78 a retired farmer and Raytown resident for 12 years died after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at Berchman Chapel with minister W E Irvine officiating. The body will be taken to Murphy Cemetery in Coryell County for a graveside service. Survivors include two sons R L Bull and E L Bull and two daughters Mrs Nona Roberson and Mrs Vere Parker, all of Raytown.
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Robert Joshua
Dad) Bull
Be—town
Festerder
Long Ilness
Bull Meade
Baytowm
Coryell County
Berchman Chapel
W. E. Irvine
Asboel and Morrill Church of Christ
Evan
Murphy Cemetery
R. L
E. L. Bull
Nona Roberson
Vere Parker
Raytown
Interior Department Charged with Wasteful Procurement
A congressional panel accuses the Interior Department of wasteful spending across its bureaus. It cites a $245 order for caps for bureau executives and Esquire magazine copies, with average processing costs ranging high. The National Park Service and other units face similar criticisms of sloppy supervision and excessive buying in a report on Interior operations.
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Washington Gressional
Abe Inter
Esquire
Species House Civil Service
John Bell Williams
Mississippi
Interior
Bureau of Reclamation
Committees
Reid
National Park Service
Esquire Magazine
Soc
Sewer Bond Issue Defeated by Baytown Plan
Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No 2 voters rejected a 360000 sewer system and disposal plant bond, 72 for 107 against. Board chair EM Gardner said no resubmission is planned as residents favored Baytown building the system, some preferring revenue bonds only and opposing ad valorem taxes.
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Harris County
Baytown
District Board of Supervisors
EM. Gardner
Board of Supervisors
Baythewn
Goodfellows Bag Deliveries Nears Completion
BY CHIEF GOODFELOW Baytown PTA workers and volunteers were packing Christmas bags this morning with the aim of finishing deliveries today. The effort mobilizes donors and helpers still working to complete bag assembly and distribution as the day advances.
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Chief Goodfelow
Baytown Pta
Yule Mail Peaks as Baytown Plans Busy Weekend
Baytown postal workers brace for peak Christmas mail deliveries with Saturday full-service hours. Postmaster N B Ballard says all deliveries should be completed by Sunday and money transactions handled at Main Post Office Saturday. Goodfellows appeal and local groups donate toys for Baytown area needy children.
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Baytown
N. B. Ballard
Cartiers
Ballard
Brownie
Lee Junior College
The
Tumbler Club
Southwestern Associated Telephone
Baytown Area
Ne” Goodfellows
Bays
Nelson McElroy Called To Father's Bedside
Nelson McElroy was summoned to his father's bedside after he was struck by an automobile in Waco. The elder McElroy remained in a hospital while doctors assessed injuries and the exact circumstances of the accident were not disclosed. The hospital report suggested the injuries could be serious, pending further evaluation.
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Nelson’ McElroy
Nelson MeElroy
Waco
McEl
Wacoan
Offensives Hit Two Fronts as MacArthur Warns
Communist forces launched fresh attacks on two UN fronts in Korea while General MacArthur warned of a massive new invasion into South Korea. The assault near Chunchon north east of Seoul involved up to 2000 to 3000 attackers, with heavy fighting pressing UN outposts and naval gunfire joining land operations.
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Earnest Hoberecht
TOKYO
United Nations
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
South Korea
MacArthur
Peking
Red
Chunchon
Seoul
Northeast Korea
Hungnem
38Th
Churchon
Teegu
Pusan
Truman departs for Christmas leave despite heavy snow
President Truman flew at 1 08 p m today on a Christmas airplane from Washington to his home in Glissouri amid a major snowstorm.
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Washington
Truman
Baytown
Glissouri
Chinese Forces Reported Helping Indo-China Rebels
Report says Chinese communists have entered the Indo-Chinese civil war backing native rebels. Informed sources claim no definite proof exists of Chinese troops on synthetic. general de Lattre de Tassigny warned of future withdrawals but assurances linger.
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Hanoi
Synt Etic
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
Indo-China
Moemor
Allies Ready To Name Terms For Parley With Russia
Western powers planned to present separate yet parallel notes to Moscow outlining terms for a potential four power meeting on East West issues. The notes propose informal talks to decide if reign ministers should meet, a plan vetted by Acheson Bevin and Schuman in Brussels.
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Donald J. Gonzales
Washington
Russia
United ‘States
France
Britain
Moscow
Paris
Brussels
Dean Acheson
Ernest Bevin
Robert Schumien
War Balance Sheet For Week Here s UP Roundup
United Press reports week’s balance shows Ike named commander of allied effort in Europe and an army frame of 1 095 906 men. Russia invited to high level talks, wage settlements reached, China rejects ceasefire, Korea casualties cited at 42 500, war economy expanding with defense spending past 42 billion dollars.
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Phil Sewsors
United Press
Ucod
Dwight D. Eisenhower
International Stry
Europe
Brussels
Dean Ache
Wicon
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Russie
Trieste
White House
Korea
BAC
China
Unitea Atlons
Gor Ramen
Formosa
Douglas MacArthur
Herbert Hoover
Baytown Merchants Brace for Last Minute Christmas Rush
Baytown shoppers crowd downtown as stores extend hours for gifts. Merchants report strong demand for cowboy outfits, cosmetics, lingerie, dolls, ties, sports shirts, and appliances. Weather aids sales with cold, overcast skies and no rain forecast for Saturday.
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Baytown
Jecretry
Toylands
Guna
Sator- Gay
CBS color TV approved but ban on commercials lasts
A federal court upheld the FCCs approval of CBS color television but barred commercial use until a Supreme Court ruling. RCA and NBC challenged the decision, but the court stayed parts of the order pending further action. The ruling maintains a temporary limit on CBS color telecasts and awaits final determination.
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Chicago
Columbia Broadcasting System
Supreme Court
Radio Corporation of America
National Broadcasting Company
Federal Communication Commission
CBS
Seat On UN Demanded As Peace Price
Tokyo reports that China rejects the UN cease fire appeal and demands a seat in the UN as the price for peace. Premier Chou En Lai warns that Chinese troops may cross the 38th parallel and that the Chinese government will not participate in talks without full UN inclusion.
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Tokyo
China
United Nations
Korea
North
South Korea
Chou “En-Lai
Peking-radio
A . Chon
Douglas- ‘MacArthur
MacArthur
Seoul
iCheu
Ingel
Holiday council urges safer driving amid costly tolls
The holiday council president H. Bearsom urged drivers to reduce speed at night and avoid drinking after noting a high toll from past incidents. He called for safer behavior and urged drivers to heed four mule warnings to prevent slips on slick streets.
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Ne& H
Bearsom
Council
Bra
Wreaths Add Color With Small Edible Fruit Touches
A brief item shows small edible fruits used in wreaths to add color and festive appeal. The note mentions compact fruit accents and decorative wrapping to enhance visual impact.
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