Yanks Push Forward in Snowstorm
In northeast Korea near the Manchurian frontier the U S Seventh Division advances through heavy snow toward Kaplan, two miles from the border as U N forces face Chinese and North Korean resistance. Snow, cold and rough terrain slow the drive but casualties are light and tanks and air support assist the assault.
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Seoul
Korea
Mercury
U. S. Seventh Division
Kaplan
Tom Stone
Yalu River
Red
Eighth Army
Taechon-Tokchon
Yalu
Taechon
U.N
Seventh Division
Stone
Seventh
Mountain Gap
17Th Regiment
Acheson Replies to Taft Isolationist Charge With Barbed Remarks
Secretary of State Acheson defended his stance against Republican critics after Taft accused isolationists of fading from politics. In a speech to the National Council of Negro Women Acheson mocked a new “re examinist” breed and warned against tearing up core policies. Taft, in post election statements, urged reexamination of Western Europe rearmament and dismissed any claims of isolationist remnants. He refused to comment when questioned at his Cincinnati home.
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Washington
Acheson
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Western
Europe
National Council of Negro Women
Free World
Cincinnati
Wholesale Prices Hit Record Peak
Washington AP reports wholesale prices reached a record index of 171.1, up 0.5 percent from August 1948, with a weekly rise of 0.6 percent and an 8.7 percent gain since the pre Korean June 20 level.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Circus clown dies after Paris subway fall
Gabriel Geretti a 52 year old circus clown known for his public performances died in front of a Paris subway train. He had left a suicide note according to Paris newspapers and had been out of work since last May. The performer was born in Russia and held British citizenship.
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Paris
Gabriel Geretti
Geretti
Russia
Weather Outlook Details Cloudy Tonight and Sunday
The forecast calls for cloudy skies tonight with a low around 38. Sunday brings mainly clouds with a high in the 50s to mid 50s. Expect gradual clearing later in the weekend.
Iowa City Extends Rent Controls Through June 30 1951
Mayor Preston Roser issued an executive order extending Iowa City rent controls to June 30 1951 after a public referendum. Voters approved the extension 5064 to 2650 on the Nov 7 ballot. City Attorney Bartley said federal rent control law supports the extension.
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Iowa City
Preston Roser
W. H. Bartey
Bartley
American Legion to Meet in 1951 Miami Area
The American Legion will hold its 1951 national convention in the Greater Miami area, the national executive committee announced Friday night.
Cedar Rapids Santa Parade Dazzles 60 000 At Downtown Route
A Cedar Rapids Santa Claus paradedraws about 60 000 spectators as 18 floats and six bands roll by in brisk November air. Cubs from Pack 19 win 100 prize for Peace on Earth theme, followed by a Gamma Theta Beta Sigma Phi snowman float and Pixies in Getting Ready for Rudolph.
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Cedar Rapids
Young Men's Bureau
Retail Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Barnum and Bailey
Podunk
Iowa
Cub Pack 19
Lincoln School
PTA
United Nations
Business Girls
Gamma Theta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Montrose Hotel
Pixies Organization
Roberta Peters Triumphs in Don Giovanni Zerlina Debut
Roberta Peters, 20, emerged at the Metropolitan Opera with a last minute Zerlina performance in Mozart's Don Giovanni. Under Rudolf Bing and Fritz Reiner, she earned high praise, secured a future contract, and impressed critics with an appealing voice and poised acting.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera
Roberta Peters
Met
Zerlina
Mozart
Miss Peters
Rudolf Bing
Metropolitan
Nadine Conner
Bing
Don Giovanni
Fritz Reiner
Roberta
Solomon Peterman
Bronx
Notable Iowa Democrat Edward Birmingham Dies at 70
Edward H. Birmingham, 70, longtime Sioux City resident and former U.S. internal revenue collector for Iowa, died at Mercy hospital Des Moines after a stroke at his hotel. Born in Milwaukee, he built a career in livestock business and politics, including state party chairmanship and Roosevelt-era campaigns. He left a broad record in Iowa Democratic leadership and public service.
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Des Moines
Edward H. Birmingham
U. S
Iowa
Mercy Hospital
Birmingham
Sioux City
Internal Revenue
United States
State Central Committee
Milwaukee
Billy Boise
Sheldon
Traders Livestock Exchange
William
Edward
Chicago
Truman Urges Rapid Aid to Save Tito in Yugoslavia
President Truman says Tito's government could topple and Yugoslavia’s ability to resist Soviet attack would weaken without immediate U.S. aid. He plans an emergency program to Congress, detailing three-part aid including food via Exim Bank, extra Marshall plan dollars for wheat, and arms food supplies under aid act.
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Washington
Truman
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Tito
Congress
United Press
U.S.S.R
Kenneth McKellar
D-Tenn
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
Export-Import Bank
Economic Cooperation
Italy
Germany
North Atlantic
Gunman in Slaughter Of In-Laws
Ernest Ingenito, 25, killed five relatives and wounded four in a kin-related massacre in Malaga New Jersey. He surrendered after a pursuit by state troopers, saying he wanted to be killed to "clean up" his wife's family following a broken marriage.
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Malaga
N. J
Ernest Ingenito
Tessie
Piney Hollow
Ernest, Jr
Michael
Ingenito
J. H. Westphalen
Westphalen
Michael Mazzo
Mrs. Mazzoli
Mazzoli
Minotola
Frank Mazzoli
Hilda
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