Public Ire Over Flyer Fine Sparks Fund Drive
Public anger rose as the state department weighed paying 1206000 to Hungary to free four U S airmen held after a November downing. Congress opposed the ransom term calling it blood money while fund drives spread nationwide from the Wichita Beacon to aid release efforts.
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Gratitude From King George VI After Illness Recovery
King George VI thanked God his doctors and nurses in his first Christmas address since surgery on September 23 to remove part of a lung. He said he had come through illness by the grace of God and the skilled care of medical staff and expressed gratitude for the support from Britons across the islands and the empire.
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Sailors Ask Orphans "Turkey or Japanese" For Christmas Dinner
In Tokyo a crew from the escort carrier Bairoko asked 140 Japanese orphans aboard ship whether they preferred turkey or Japanese dishes for Christmas. The typically shy children shouted back "Hot dogs" in response, surprising the sailors.
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Truman Signals Use of Taft Hartley Law on Steel
President Truman said he would use laws on the books to keep steel mills operating, likely invoking the Taft Hartley Act’s emergency provisions if CIO steelworkers strike on New Year’s Day. He spoke briefly at Independence Missouri as lights were lit on the White House grounds Christmas tree. He did not confirm direct contact with CIO leader Philip Murray but indicated awareness of union plans and would use presidential powers to prevent a shutdown.
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Operation Christmas Stocking Prompts Relief Drops
Snow and sleet slowed fronts along the 145 mile line in Korea on Christmas day as three Communist probing attacks were repulsed. An American reconnaissance bomber despite poor visibility dropped 1,400 pounds of gifts by parachute to U.N. forces on eastern and western fronts.
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Steel Take Rated Above Standard
New York Times reports OPS economists estimate steel industry earnings at 2.6 billion dollars before taxes for 1951, 1.2 billion above the government earnings standard. The Times notes the figures support stabilizers in blocking wage hikes from being shifted to higher steel prices.
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Russia silent on Kennan ambassador nomination to Moscow
Russia has not yet answered the United States request to approve George F. Kennan as ambassador to Moscow. Kremlin silence signals possible rejection of Kennan, author of the containment program, as new envoy pending formal approval from Russia.
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Bethlehem Today Crowded Like 2000 Years Ago
Pilgrims from many lands converge on Bethlehem for Christmas Eve at the Church of the Nativity amid crowded lodging and security barriers. Leaders worldwide call for peace as Western nations and the USSR mark Yuletide amid tensions and shortages.
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Snow Blankets Eastern Iowa
Snow covered most of Iowa with from two to six inches and Cedar Rapids saw about two and a half inches. Temperatures rose 20 to 30 degrees from Monday, with freezing drizzle in the southeast. Clouds lingered Tuesday as snow diminished to flurries, then colder weather was forecast for Wednesday.
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Eight Inch Snow Cripples Chicago Transit Paralyzed
A Christmas Day eight inch snowfall cripples the Chicago area halting transport for hours. By 8 a.m. CTA reported all snowplows on streets and some streetcar lines running while elevated lines regained service. Airlines operate in and out of Chicago and Illinois highways are largely impassable with stalled cars.
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Christmas Brings No Joy to Yanks In Red Territory
Washington dispatch notes 6 000 Americans registered in Russia and Eastern Europe with many more unregistered. The Kremlin bans Christmas trees cards and gifts while promoting New Year and Stalin. Several Americans face prison or fines in China Hungary Czechoslovakia and Poland including jailed AP correspondent William N Oatis awaiting 10 years.
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Marine Pfc Waldeck Gets Special Pants for Christmas Home
Marine Pfc Morton Charles Waldeck Jr., a 245-pounder with a 45-inch waist, was set for a San Diego Christmas when depot shortages threatened. After his mother complained to Gen Cates, a special order was approved and he returned home in properly fitted dress pants, despite earlier notes about his standard-issue gear.
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Grunewald Entangled in New Controversy Over Seized Property
Washington AP Grunewald defies multiple congressional probes linking him to enemy property cases and capital wire tapping inquiries. Senator Wiley calls for an alien property investigation citing Grunewald as a former adviser with influence. Leo Crowley denies involvement while Baynton faces Grunewald association questions.
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Fire Destroys Phillips Home on Christmas Eve
ATLANTA AP The Phillips family lost their home in a Christmas Eve oil stove explosion. L B Phillips a filling station attendant and four small children escaped as flames burned the frame house. The family had no insurance and could not replace presents.
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Woman Pays 18500 to Bring 112 Troops Home for Christmas
Loretta McIntosh, operator of a travel service in Los Angeles, paid 18500 at an American Airlines office to deliver 112 servicemen home for Christmas. The group had originally been booked with a charter to use three 55 passenger airliners, but planes failed to arrive. After her payment, rebooking and an extra aircraft were arranged, ensuring seats for all 112. She said she would cover the fare difference and feed the troops if needed, expressing faith they would be home by Christmas.
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Christmas Eve reunion for separated Hungarian brothers in Toronto
AP reports Globe and Mail sports columnist Al Nickleson orchestrated a Toronto reunion between Zoltan Medgessy, 31, former Hungarian Olympic javelin thrower, and his brother Michael, who worked in a local tire factory. Neighbors had no idea they lived two miles apart. The meeting brought tears of joy and warm Hungarian chatter.
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Santa Ought To Stick to Sleigh In Denver Charge
AP report says a Denver man dressed as Santa Claus almost faced jail after a car backed into a parked vehicle. Patrolman Harry Taylor cited John T. Heaney for improper parking, noting Heaney could not be questioned further in front of children.
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Giant Fruit Cake for Cherokee Institute
A giant fruit cake was baked for patients and staff at the Cherokee mental health institute. The recipe lists vast quantities of eggs sugar flour shortening nuts and fruits with minor spices. It was prepared for serving Tuesday.
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Ade nnauer Sees Diminished War Threat in Christmas Message
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer told the German people that the danger of war has lessened since last year and expressed optimism that the international situation will improve amid the holiday message from Bonn.
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Accounting Sought for 50 000 Men
United Nations command accuses the Communists of forcing thousands of South Korean soldiers into the North Korean army after re education in Manchuria. Armistice talks at Panmunjom discuss prisoner exchanges and possible transfers to China. Rear Admiral Libby presses for POW lists as Red China radio blasts U.S. stance.
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Hopalong Cassidy put up for sale in major deal
Hollywood report says William Boyd Enterprises seeks about eight million dollars with NBC negotiating to acquire merchandising rights and media assets. Boyd, who stars as Hopalong Cassidy, plans a sale on capital gains terms as details to be finalized December 29.
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