Auto giants resist price rollback amid inflation fight
General Motors and Ford stood firm against a government push to roll back last week’s price boosts for 1951 cars. ESA urged voluntary hold-the-line action or face possible compulsory controls as talks with Valen tine, DiSatte, and industry leaders continued amid broader price-con trol discussions for steel nickel and other auto inputs.
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Washington
General Motors
Ford
Alan Valentine
Valentine
Michael ¥. DiSatte
DiSatte
Economic Stabilization Administration
ESA
Valentina
Henry Ford II
Government Plans New Atomic Plants
Senator McMahon says the government plans to build large new atomic energy plants as part of a three phase program by the Atomic Energy Commission with $1.05 billion in funding. The plan includes expanding uranium ore stocks and constructing weapons production and storage facilities to rapidly convert materials into weapon shapes.
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Washington
Sen
McMahon
D-Conn
Senate
South Carolina
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
United States
Gambler Moretti Talks to Senate Crime Probe
William Moretti told the Kefauver committee he was at every crap game and named Frank Costello Joe Adonis Tony Accardo and the Fischetti brothers as figures in interstate gambling and racketeering. He described himself as bi partisan while his relatives and other mob figures were silent.
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Washington
Senate
William Moretti
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Frank Costello
Joe Adenis
Tony Accardo
Fischetti Brothers
Charles and
Rocco
Senate Frebe
Scarface
Lucky Enciano
New York
Moretti
Cubs
Haly
Salvatore Moretti
Joe Adonis
Truman Wins Quick U S Military Build Up Support
President Truman gained agreement from congressional leaders of both parties to a very rapid increase in U S military strength and a sharp home effort to back world crisis measures. The White House said conferees favored building up forces at the utmost speed and possibly declaring a national emergency.
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Washington
Truman
U. S
State Acheson
Defense Marshall
White House
Sen. Tait
Ohio
United States
Mr. Truman
Charleston fifth in nation in business activity
Charleston leads regional gains with a 24 percent rise in December business activity, ranking fifth nationwide behind Philadelphia, Wilmington, Washington, and Birmingham. The five state region including Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan shows a 14 percent regional gain. Scranton and eastern states also report strong activity amid nationwide improvement in the Rand McNally bulletin.
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Chicago
West Virginia
the Mountains
Rand McNally
Praury
Forbes Land Sons Publishing Co
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Washington
Birmingham
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Bulletin
New England
Cedar Grove Mayor Faces Possible Ouster Hearing
Cedar Grove residents have petitioned to oust Mayor Carlos Seabolt for allegedly living in Shrewsbury while serving as mayor. Five guardians of the town filed the petition with Recorder Thomas Ingram, citing a state statute allowing council appointment to fill a vacancy. The December 19 hearing will consider whether a successor should be appointed if the mayor resigns or is removed.
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Cedar Grove
Charleston
U. S
Thomas Ingram
Carlos R. Seabolt
Shrewsbury
Seabolt
Joe Jones
R. E. Green
Russell Lush
M. ML Kinsolving
H. A. McQuillon
Truman weighs $20 billion income tax hike to fund defense
A White House official says President Truman may seek up to 20 billion dollars in new taxes to finance remobilization on a pay as you go basis. He notes individual rates could rise above World War I levels, with potential 15 to 20 billion needed and broader rises in corporate, excise, estate, and gift taxes along with loophole closures.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Congress
White House
Page 10 Column 1 Move
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Britain Faces End of Most Marshall Plan Aid
Washington reports the United States will suspend virtually all Marshall aid to Britain starting January 1 due to Britain's improved economic health. The move preserves potential resumed aid if conditions worsen and maintains American dollars for Britain’s rearmament program from a separate five billion dollar arms fund.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Arms Fund
Marshall Plan
William C. Foster
Hugh Gaitskell
London
Break in Local Egg Prices Seen Across Markets
The Chicago and New York markets show signs of easing egg prices after a record high near 55 cents a dozen. Retail and wholesale prices declined as supply arrivals and consumer resistance mount, with government price supports set to end soon.
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Chicago
New York
Pri
Hungnam Evacuation Rush Amid Chinese Threats in Korea
Tokyo reports the 60,000 man U N army withdraws from Hungnam as Chinese forces mass in snow covered hills. Allied rear guards brace to hold off a possible 80,000 strong Chinese assault while the secretive port retreat unfolds over several days with units from the Seventh and First Marine Divisions and the Third Infantry Division key to the beachhead defense.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
Hungnam Harbor
North Korea
Hungnan
U. S
Tenth Corps
Eam
Seventh Infantry
U.S. First Marine
Third Infantry
Assembly Asks President Act On Peace Plan
Russia's Malik declares Chinese volunteers would leave Korea if UN forces withdraw. UN Political Committee backs a 13-nation cease fire plan as Western delegates balk at the Chinese withdrawal condition. General Assembly to consider the cease-fire proposal with Nasralla Eneazam to name observers.
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U. N
Malik
China
United States
Tigi
General Assembly
Nasralieh Enerezam
Assembly
Entexam
Camenda
Philippines
Iavi Talising
Zome Unuiy
Lester B. Pearson
Carlos P. Roralo
Moscow
Peiping
Romulo
McA
Strike ends as court orders Chicago railmen to halt walkout
A U S District Court judge in Chicago issued a temporary order directing the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to end a wildcat strike crippling rail freight and canceling some passenger trains. The move followed the Atty. Otto Kerner Jr statement that the action was concerted and began earlier that day.
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Chicago
Wee
Brotherhood of Railroad
William J. Campbell
U.S
Otto Kerner, Jr
Emer
Judes
Evacuation of Hungnam Troops Sees Light Assault Repulsed
United Nations forces defending Hungnam Korea repelled a light enemy assault on the beachhead as massed Chinese troops gathered in the snow around Hungnam and Hamhung. Officers expressed confidence in holding the line while evacuation continued around the clock.
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Tom Stone
Hungnam
United Nations
Korea
U. S
Hamhung
Bungnam
Victory
Liberty
Final Vote Slated for Career Woman of 1950 Contest
Officials counted ballots after the first day of building elections for the Career Woman of 1950 contest and prepared for the final vote today. Nominees from seven of the 15 buildings cast ballots yesterday while eight centers vote today, with impartial judges to meet Friday to select Charleston's Career Woman of 1950.
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E .Ge
Charleston
D E Baird Dies Hardware Owner In Florida
D E Baird died yesterday in St. Petersburg Florida where he had wintered since November 1. He led Baird Hardware Co. and was active in church and civic affairs. Survived by wife Mia Myrtle, daughter Mrs W R Fletcher, son Floyd, brother Wessex, 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Born February 13 1856 near Albion Pennsylvania, he worked at N S Burlew Hardware in Charleston 1883 1921 then bought Higginbotham Hardware at Watts Charleston now West Te?e.
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D. E. Baird
Baird Hardware Co
St. Petersburg
Fla
Mia
Myrtle W_Baird
W. R. Fletcher
Floyd
Baird
Wessex Baird
Main St
Albion
Jackson G
Nancy _ Williams -Baird
Alice Bartlett
Falls
Charleston
Land
N.S
Burle
Pearson McCarthy Clash Sparks Washington Row
Drew Pearson and Senator McCarthy clashed at a Sulgrave Club event in Washington with punches or kicks alleged depending on version. The confrontation highlights McCarthy's campaign against perceived Reds and Pearson's ongoing critical coverage of him.
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Pearso
Washington
Jee McCarthy
Whscensia
Pearson
House Approves Aid to Yugoslavia in 225 to 143 Vote
The House passed a famine relief aid program for Yugoslavia by a 225 to 143 margin. The measure moves to a Senate conference to resolve differences before final approval.
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Yugoslavia
Washington
Marabel Vito
Russia
Senate
Mouss
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