Army Withdrawals Leave UN Forces Ready for Next Push
In Seoul on December 26 UN forces remained massed after the complete 105000 man UN Army evacuated Hungnam beachhead. Communist units retook Kaesong Christmas Day and pushed across the 38th parallel north and northeast of Seoul. The 10th Corps withdrawal, with weapons intact, boosted morale as Red patrols probed near the border and limited enemy assaults occurred along the 88th Army line.
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10Th Corps
U. S. 88Th Army
Boundry
Korea
Chungchon
Removal of 10th Corps Aids Korea Defense
The report notes Chunchon 45 miles northeast of Seoul as the 10th Corps withdrew to new positions to bolster South Korea's defense. The move completed by mid-afternoon Sunday Christmas Eve, including full fighting force and equipment, plus evacuation of 100,000 refugees by sea.
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Chunchon
Seoul
10Th Corps
South Korea
Treated Rodent Poison Available Now At The Farm Bureau Office
Milam County Farm Bureau announces a large supply of Warfarin treated rat and mouse bait at the local office. Available to farmers and anyone with rodent infestations for 30 cents a pound. Bait should be protected from children and animals and kept for two weeks after feeding begins.
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Milam County Farm Bureau
Jessie May Wimberly
Mila County
Army plans large draft expansion to reach 3.5 million
The Army outlines continued peacetime mobilization with January and February induction targets raised to 880,000. President Truman’s emergency proclamation backs rapid buildup to 3.5 million. Reactivation of WWII installations and reservist calls will fuel March draft expansion and broader mobilization, with National Guard callups expected.
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Army
Truman
United States
Defense Department
Fishermen favor Stink bait on ten year run
A fishing trip harvest highlights include an 80 pound and a 20 pound catch. Mr. Offield endorses Stink bait, noting a decade of successful use and strong results for his anglers.
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Offield
B. Offield
Offield Welding Shop
Trinity River
Mr. Offield
Nathan
Luther Johnson
Mercury Tumbles Across Texas as Cold Front Hits
A gusty cold front pushed Texas temperatures down to 33 degrees early Wednesday with forecasts of lower 20s by Thursday. Panhandle lows reached 16 to 20, South Plains 20 to 26, West Texas 26 to 32, East Texas 18 to 26 north and 27 to 32 central. Winds up to 36 mph, line from Shreveport to Del Rio, no rain expected. Small craft warnings issued along the coast as northern regions see snow in the Midwest.
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L. W. Smith
Panhandle
South Plains
West Texas
East Texas
Shreveport
Austin
del Rio
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Theexas
Texas
Minnesota
New York
Middle West
Polio Drive Kicks Off Milam County March of Dimes Campaign
Milam County citizens urged to support the January 15 31 polio fund drive to aid crippled children. The article reviews rising polio cases over the decade, costs of treatment including respirators, adult involvement, and the 1950 and 1951 campaign goals and funding gaps.
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Milam County
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Hickmans Welcome Daughter Barbara Jo Hickman
Mr and Mrs Joe S Hickman announce the birth of a daughter at St Edward Hospital on December 20 1950 Barbara Jo weighs seven pounds thirteen ounces The mother is Lelia Lee Batte daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Batte Sr and the father is S S Hickman of Jones Prairie Milam County The baby is the couple's first child and the first grandchild for Mrs Batte
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Joe S. Hickman
St. Edward Hospital
Barbara Jo
Lelia Lee Batte
R. L. Batte
S. S. Hickman
Jones Prairie
Milam County
Rat Infestation Prompts Election to Farm Bureau Office
Rodent campaigns to Farm Bureau Office will be announced on arrival. Poisonous bait threatens pets humans and livestock. Rats risk Typhus spread via carriers. City rat-proofing ordinance once enacted went unenforced prompting business owner complaints as rats infest stores.
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Farm Bureau
Mike and Ike Demonstration at Ideal Hatchery
Thoroughbred Duroc pigs Mike and Ike at Ideal Hatchery prove Purina feeds boost pork production. Mike weighing 34 pounds initial, fed Purina Sow and Pig Chow and Hog Chow with corn, gains 149 pounds at low cost per pound. Ike starts on shorts and corn and later on Purina, with mixed gains and per pound costs.
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Mike
Ike
Ideal Hatchery
Purina
Thanks for kindness after house fire in Burlington
Mr and Mrs Raymond Fuessel of Route 1 Burlington express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown after their home and furnishings were destroyed by fire. They pray God will bless you all.
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Raymond Fuessel
Route
Burlington
Graham Seeks Help and Guidance for District Judge Duties
A letter from C D Graham to the people of Milam County requests divine guidance and community support in administering the district judge office. He emphasizes humility, responsibility, and a desire to discharge duties creditably with God's help and public support.
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C. D. Graham
Card of Thanks for King Family
The Dreyer family expresses appreciation for the sympathy and many deeds of kindness shown after the death of John Henry King. Gratitude is extended for flowers and neighborly support from friends and neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dreyer.
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John Henry King
Henry Dreyer
Reese Family Hosts Guests In Dime Box
Mr and Mrs. 0. G. Reese of Dime Box were recent guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Reese.
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Dime Box
Mrs
Bobby Reese
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