Rising Meat Prices Push Talks On Price Caps And Wages
Government and packing industry officials meet on possible price ceilings for meat and a voluntary price and wage freeze. President Truman nominates Charles B. Wilson to head the Office of Defense Mobilization as urgent defense measures unfold.
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Dee
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General Motors
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Cadillac
Rolleback
Pisalin Beegan
Serep Iron and Ster
RSA
BSA
Wage Stabilization Board
Slabor
PSC to Open Bus Fare Hearing in Charleston
Three Charleston Transit officials are set to testify as the Public Service Commission begins hearings on a fare raise request. The company seeks a minimum cash fare increase from seven to 10 cents and a five cent rise for Interurban fares, with eight and one third cents for local tickets outside the city. The session begins at 10 a.m. at the commission offices.
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Charleston Transit Co
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Arthur ML Ci
Tive View Tresid
Secrets Miller
Witnes
Christmas Eve Traditions in Grandmother’s Land
A clipped Christmas tale recalls Grandmother Babicka giving food and drink to all who arrive on Christmas Eve or Day. The piece notes skating, gatherings, and simple joy as a portrait of genuine holiday happiness from old lore and literature.
Truman asks Congress to restore World War II powers
President Truman urged Congress to revive Titles One and Two of the War Powers Act to enable agency creation and contract adjustments. He cited rising costs and potential supplier bankruptcies as consequences of inflexible government contracts. He sent notes to Vice President Barkley and Speaker Rayburn explaining the need for quick legislation.
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Truman
Congress
Barkley
House
Rayburn
D-Tex
Three Die from Gas Poisoning in South Charleston Cabin
Three people were found dead and a fourth hospitalized from carbon monoxide poisoning in a roadside cabin on U S 60 one mile south of South Charleston. The dead were Rose Gibb son 12 Chandler Branch Sycamore Pridemore 31 and Ida Mae Riddle 20. Paul Milton Cook 41 of Dunbar was treated at Memorial Hospital and firefighter Delvin Rogers 32 of Charleston injured when a rescue truck struck a pole en route to the scene. State police said officers spent over two hours attempting resuscitation on Riddle.
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Chandler Branch
Syeer Pridemore
Ida Mae Riddle
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Paul Milton Cook
16Th St
Dunbar
Thomar Memorial Hospital
Charleston
Delvin Rogers
Woodbine Av
St. Francis Hospital
R. G. Coen
Riddle
de. Goki Lilly
Kanawha County
Pridemore
Expert Santa Tips From Charles W. Howard In Albion
Kansas City dispatch notes Charles W. Howard known as Santa Claus shares advice for department store Santas. Tips cover maintaining perfection for children, involving older children, praising good traits, and assembling the best outfit for authentic appearances.
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Santa Claus
Charles W. Howard
Albion
Peiping Directly Urged to End Korean War Cease Fire Talks
United Nations truce negotiators urged Peiping to meet for a cease-fire in Korea and offered to travel to Peiping or any venue to discuss. Lester Pearson said no answer yet but expected a reply. Wu Hsiu chuan demanded conditions including U N recognition of Red China and withdrawal of U N forces. The status of talks remained unclear as negotiations paused over Formosa.
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Progress Signals Hope in Rail Dispute End
White House spokesmen report belated wildcat walkout by Toledo trainmen ending, boosting chances for around the clock efforts to end the 21 month railway dispute. John R. Steelman says progress exists but denies any agreement. session continues as 300 Toledo Brotherhood members halt lines in Great Lakes service.
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Charleston Choral Festival Draws 300 Voices
More than 300 voices from Hanar wha Valley choirs take part in Charleston’s first Christmas Choral Festival at Municipal Auditorium. The three hour broadcast by WCHS and The Gazette runs 8 p m to 1 a m with free admission. A Gift Basket Puzzle Contest awards 1000 dollars to the winner plus a 1951 Geneva Electric rotary ironer from Virginia Electric, Inc.
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Charleston
Municipal Auditorium
Geneva
Virginian Electric, Inc
Master Plan Advances for International Peacetime Army
North Atlantic council approves part of the master plan to form a 20 French 19 American 10 British 6 Belgian Dutch Luxembourg 2 Canadian and eight German divisions international army. Eisenhower expected to name command. final approval anticipated today as defense ministers meet.
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Defense Ministers
Vinson Seen as Acheson Replacement in State Crisis
President Truman reportedly plans to nominate Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson as Secretary of State to succeed Dean Acheson amid Republican attacks on U.S. foreign policy. Acheson may resign after the Brussels meeting. Vinson and Truman discussed the swap aboard the Williamsburg with Acheson possibly joining the Supreme Court.
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Defense
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Rhee Denies Executions of Children in Korean War Case
President Syngman Rhee denied reports that South Korea executed children as war criminals. An UN observer cited exhumations near Seoul showing 126 bodies, including 40 women, but Rhee said no child was among the dead and that executions were carried out by prison wardens. A review board for death sentences will be created.
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Rhée
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Hongjedong
White
Lee Ho
Lee Ik Heung
Wage Truce Ends a City Cab Strike
The Charleston taxicab strike ends as cabs return to streets after a four day stoppage. Skyline Town Tops City and Checker White Cabs reach agreement with Teamsters Local 175, boosting hourly pay five cents plus a 50 percent overrun bonus. About 90 to 100 cabs resume service aiding downtown shoppers. Limousine service remains unaffected.
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Charleston
Teamsters Local 175
Earl
Roy Mundy
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Christmas Outdoor Lighting Contest Entry Form
Official entry form for the Christmas Outdoor Lighting Contest asks contestants to mail or deliver the coupon before midnight Saturday December 23. The notice states entries will not be considered unless the form is used.
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Selese
Weather chills shoppers as Charleston braces for cold
Downtown Charleston endured a cold holiday as shoppers filled stores despite 26 degree temperatures. Weathermen predicted a dip to near 10 degrees tonight with snow chances slim and a Friday forecast of increasing clouds and about 28 degrees highs.
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Kanawha
U.S
GM halts sales and seeks rollback of base price
Detroit December 18 General Motors Corp halted 151 model autos from sale and urged Washington to revert its price rollback order to December 1 levels. GM notified Chevrolet Pontiac and Cadillac dealers that new price cuts placed today would remain GM property until further notice. The firm said it would review the Economic Stabilization Agency order and its effect on wages, with possible action by Ford Chrysler and Nash unclear.
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General Motors Corp
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Economic Stabilization Agency
Michael Vil di Salle
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Cadillac
Buick
Chrysler
Ford
Mercury
Lincoln
Nash
Mighty Mo shells Reds in Korean defense near Hungnam
American Doughboys and units of the U N forces battled North Korean and Chinese Communist troops near Hungnam, with the Missouri firing 16 inch shells and other ships pouring fire into enemy positions. A Tenth Corps spokesman described the attack as very aggressive, with about 100000 Chinese involved in the drive. The line held firm as Third Division infantrymen manned frozen fox holes along the right flank.
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Rochester
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Tokyo Bay
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Ladding
Civil Defense Plan Advances for Atomic Attack Prep
The House Armed Services Committee approved a 3.1 billion civilian defense program to ready U S cities for atomic attacks and a 1.6 billion military construction package for Army Navy and Air Force. The measures move to the House for passage as Congress stays in session through holidays.
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House
Rayburn
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Air Force
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Weather Fragments From Charleston to Virginia Incoherent OCR
Disjointed OCR fragment shows scattered weather forecasts across multiple states. Mentions Charleston Sunrise temperature and snow chances for Tuesday and Wednesday, plus Virginia and Pennsylvania notes of cold, cloudiness, possible snow, and late timings without coherent structure.
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