Remington's Ex Wife Testifies About Career Advice
New York December 28 William W Remington on trial for perjury testified his divorced wife Ann Remington said he sought advice about his career from a Harvard professor now on the Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter She did not name him The witness said Remington tried to use mental incompetence as a bar to her testimony and noted his past Communist associations while he discussed law or economics options with Harold Laski and a professor she identified as Frankfurter
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Supreme Court
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State Department
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Hiss
Remington
Young Communist League
Harold Laski
Communist Party
Michigan U Student Sentenced For Arson
Robert H Stacy a 30 year old University of Michigan teaching fellow was sentenced to five to ten years in prison after being convicted of arson in the Haven Hall fire. He declared his innocence and did not testify in his own defense.
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Mich
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University of Michigan
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Stacy
Red Chinese Seize U S Property In China Hong Kong
The Chinese Communist regime ordered the immediate seizure of all United States property and all private and commercial American bank deposits in Red China, with Hong Kong noted in the action. The move was issued on Thursday, and details remained unclear about scope and affected institutions.
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Hong Kong
United States
Red China
Army to draft 80,000 in March as quotas rise
Washington reports the army calls for 80,000 draftees in March, bringing total draft quotas to 450,000 since the Korean outbreak. Navy air force and Marines make no draft calls. Selective Service sets January 15 for registration of 210,000 doctors, dentists and veterinarians under 50.
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Navy
Air Force
Marines
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National Guard
Selective Service
Truman Labels Hoover Plan Isolationist in Debate
President Truman called former President Hoover's plan isolationist and insisted the U.S. will not return to isolationism. He dismissed questions on potential effects and outlined views on Spain diplomacy, price controls, military training, and RFC nominations amid Cold War policy clashes.
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Dulles
No Tears As Mom Visits Pfc. Smith
Washington reports a reunion at Walter Reed as Mrs. Clara Smith visits her son Pfc. Robert Smith, the Korean War’s first quadruple amputee. The 20-year-old, evacuated from Chosin Reservoir frostbite, plans to adapt with artificial hands and legs while awaiting support from the American Legion and local neighbors.
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Robert Smith
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Zann
Japan
Robert L. Smith
Korea
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U. S
NPA imposes strict curbs on hoarding of key materials
The National Production Authority bans hoarding of 55 essential items including steel lumber cement and chemicals under the defense production act. The measure targets accumulation beyond "reasonable demands" with penalties up to a year in prison and a $10 000 fine. It covers building materials metals chemicals and paper products with newsprint specifically cited as restricted.
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National Production Authority
NPA
NPR
Rep Bailey's Son Dies From Car Crash Injuries
Charleston West Virginia December 28 Jared B Bailey 22 son of Representative Cleveland M Bailey Democrat West Virginia died in a hospital today from injuries suffered three days earlier in a car accident.
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W. Va
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Shortages Hit Reich Industry
In Frankfurt on December 28 a West German coal shortage threatens to force immediate production cuts across the Ruhr region. RCA's Jean Cartier says raw material demands will outstrip supply and that curbs on non essential civilian consumption may be discussed to protect defense output.
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Korean War Casualties Rise to 38,325 in Week
Washington reports 38,325 total American casualties from the Korean conflict up to Dec 22, a week’s gain of 1,904. Dead total 6,432 with 5,742 in action, 684 from wounds. 27,012 wounded. 5,571 missing since fighting began, 4,753 listed on Dec 22. Army losses 32,066. Marines 5,524. Navy 429. Air Force 306.
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Air Force
Peace move hint as cease fire group meets
Representatives from 12 Arab Asian nations discussing a political settlement linked to a Korean cease fire met behind closed doors in Lake Success. The session aimed to chart next steps amid China’s Communist rise and U N troop intervention, with Rau’s group seeking a peaceful resolution though prospects were deemed not very good.
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Sir Benegal
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Nashroolah Entezam
Iran
Canada
Lester B. Pearson
Wu Hsiu-Chuan
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Peiping
Government tightens loans and rubber control for defense
The Federal Reserve orders banks to add 2 billion dollars to reserves to curb spending. The National Production Authority declares the government sole importer and distributor of natural rubber to ensure defense needs. Hoarding of 55 essential materials, including steel and lumber, is forbidden to prevent shortages.
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U. S
Bia
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
National Production Authority
US Bars Soviet Veto Of Jap Peace Treaty
The United States in a new note to Russia today barred any Soviet veto over a Japanese peace treaty. The move keeps the path open to proceed with other nations, if needed without Russia, while expressing hope for Russian cooperation.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Natural Gas Pipeline to Bluefield Begins Work
The Bluefield Gas company starts a six inch pipeline project on the Princeton Oakvale road to deliver natural gas to Bluefield. Excavation continues on 13.4 miles of pipe with 75 000 feet of rolled steel pipe, with completion expected in about sixty days and gas available in early spring.
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Bland Road
Heavy fighting loom despite U N unit restraints
U S Eighth Army retreated up to ten miles on Korea s east flank as Red patrols clash 28 miles north of Seoul and MacArthur warns several hundred thousand Communist troops may strike after Jan 1. China allocates a vast war budget while Kaesong falls to Reds and refugees move south toward Seoul.
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Roads In Bluefield Area Glazed With Ice
Weather conditions from a west moving rain and sleet storm hit Bluefield and Princeton as of last night with icy streets. Police and state troopers urged extreme caution for motorists amid ongoing precipitation and uncertain storm severity.
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