Attlee and Truman Confer Over Korea and World Crisis
In Washington the British Prime Minister and U.S. President held talks on Korea and broader world tensions. They weighed withdrawing UN forces from Korea versus fighting on, a blockade against Communist China versus redirection to Europe and Southeast Asia, and potential cease fire proposals, aiming to show united resolve while avoiding a general war. They reportedly agreed Europe is the decisive theater of operations.
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General MacArthur
White House
MacArthur
Living costs rise as index hits record 1748
The cost of living index climbs to 1748 percent of the 1935-39 average, driving higher budgets for apparel and house furnishings while most major items rise. Automatic wage boosts affect nearly a million auto workers, though many workers face tighter paychecks and middle income families feel the pinch.
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Milligna
United States
Wealthy Vanderbilt Field Indicted for Contempt of Congress
Wealthy Red Frederick Vanderbilt Field, a New Yorker, is indicted for contempt of Congress after refusing to answer questions before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. He confers with his attorneys Harold Cammer and Joseph Forer in Washington DC.
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Center
New Yorker
Harold Cammer
Ieff
New York
Joseph Forer
Washington, DC
Field
Senate
Korea War Stand Possible But Very Risky For UN
The Korea conflict teeters on a critical edge as UN forces retreat toward Seoul. Analysts note China could mass a million troops to crush the Eighth Army, prompting talk of a last stand at a place like Pusan or a desperate defense line to evacuate to Japan.
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United Nations
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North Korea
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Walton H. Walker
U. S
Pusan
Japan
Government prepares for wage price controls amid inflation fears
Treasury Secretary Snyder warned that general wage price controls may be needed to curb damaging inflation at a Senate hearing. Alan Valentine of the wage price agency cautioned that timing remains uncertain as officials work to establish control machinery while prices and wages potentially spiral.
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Snyder
Senate Finance Committee
Alan Valentine
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Valentine
America
House Passes Excess-Profits Tax Measure
The House approved an excess profits tax by a 37 to 20 vote, estimating $4.6 billion from corporations in 1951. Action in the lame duck session was unlikely but expected to reach the Senate and White House by New Year amid the Korean crisis.
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Senate
White House
Howe
Congress Seeks 3.1 Billion for Bomb Shelter Plan
The administration asked Congress for 3.1 billion dollars to fund bomb shelters and civil defense measures. James Wadsworth of the Civil Defense Administration said two thirds would fund communal shelters and that federal matching would accompany city and state spending. He warned that underfunding could yield no shelters or shelters that are inadequate against atomic threats.
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James J Waundworth
Civil Defense Administration
Wadsworth
Senate-House
Atomic Energy Committee
Aliens Must Register Across State Under New Act
State Supervisor Dr Henry F Nugent directs All Americanization teachers to aid aliens in registering under the Internal Security Act. Registration runs January 1 to 10 1951 with forms available at local post offices. Bristol aliens may attend the Andrews School on January 4 215 to 415 January 5 and 9 7 to 9 to receive help and bring registration cards and post forms.
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Henry F. Nugent
Bristol
Andrews
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