Siamese twins split after risky surgery ends in precarious fate
After a historic operation at the University of Illinois Neuropsychiatric Institute, Rodney Dee regained consciousness and cried, while his twin Roger Les remained precarious with impaired brain circulation. Doctors noted a single sagittal sinus forced a life or death choice during the 12 hour 4 minute procedure. Parents Roy and Mrs Brodie of Motine kept vigil as Roger’s condition teetered.
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University of Mllinois
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University of Winds
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Atlantic Pact meeting closes with vows to bolster defense
The 14 NATO members wrap up a four day Paris council praising unity against Soviet aims. Acheson meets British Foreign Minister Schuman while ministers approve 224 million dollars for infrastructure and airfield projects to strengthen the North Atlantic defense.
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Defense and Finance
Matthew B. Ridgway
Allies smash Pyongyang area as Communists boast of Seoul entry
Allied fighter bombers pummeled a major enemy concentration 20 miles south of Pyongyang while jets shot down a MIG. Lt. James Low of Sausalito, California, earned his ninth kill in the air war. Communist leaflets urged Yankee go home as morale campaigns tried to stir fears of a Seoul Christmas attack.
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Korea
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Clay Asks Ruling On Recount Cost
The recount of the Republican delegates race hinges on a county court ruling today on who pays the costs. LyeD B. Clay, eight, lost six votes to Heydrick and seeks a legal determination as to costs when lead switches occur. A conference is set among Clay, attorney Charles Ritchie, county attorney Dale G. Casto, and Commissioner S. Grover Smith.
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Lyed B. Clay
Paul Heydrick
S. Grover Smith
Clay
Charles Ritchie
Heydrick
Dale G. Casto
Bitter GIs cite Communist buildup in Korea claims
Protestant minister Br. Joseph R. Sizoo of George Washington University says American troops are bitter after a stalemated truce talks period. He reports soldiers expect to question leaders when homeward bound after a month near the Korean front.
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Washington
Korea
Joseph R. Sizoo
George Washington University
Mystery Gift Basket drive nears final push in Charleston
Officials report $8 742 collected so far for the 1952 Gift Basket, with a last minute rush expected Saturday. A special crew will handle entries and a 9 p m Saturday postmark deadline is set for late entries.
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Cuth
Gazette
WCHS
Charleston
Kanawha County
Christmas music programs unfold in Charleston churches
Charleston churches plan Christmas services with scripture readings, choirs, and special numbers. At St John s Episcopal an eight service begins 5 a m with Dr Cecil R Aheims conducting and soloist Clyde Hager performing Handel pieces. Boyd Memorial offers a 143 a m sermon on The Christmas and a vesper at 1 p m with Kamila Night and junior choir selections.
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the Gazette
Charleston
St. John's Episcopal
Cecil R. Aheims
Lila Belle Brooks
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Clyde Hager
Handel
Boyd
C. Oral Lowe
Senator Dworshak Attacks Late Waste Report
Senator Dworshak criticized Secretary Sawyer for a tardy report on U S foreign aid spending describing it as unseemly and ludicrously late. He said the conclusions align with long standing criticisms and questioned why the outgoing administration released the findings so close to departure. He pledged broader action in the new Congress.
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Washington
G.sen. Dworshak
R-Ida
Commerce Saioyer
U. S
Dworshak
Repubican
Republcan Congress
Explosions Damaged Cars Amid Elk River Strike
State police widen probe into twin blasts that shattered the Elk River Coal and Lumber strike calm. Two non-strikers, R H Thompson of Maysel and Denell Johnson of Dille, reported cars damaged near their homes about 30 miles apart. No arrests yet as investigators seek leads in the pre-Christmas violence tied to the dispute.
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R. L. Bonar
R. H. Thompson
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Denell Johnson
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Eisenhower May Address Congress On Inaugural Program
President-elect Eisenhower may deliver two speeches to Congress after his inauguration addressing his legislative program and the state of the Union. Rep Joseph W Martin said this after attending the first conference with Republican leaders at Eisenhower’s Commodore HQ in New York. The talks hint at policy directions but no firm plan is disclosed.
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Eisenhower
Dey
Congress
Joseph W. Martin
Masschusetts
Martin
Commodore
U S Health Commission Backs Voluntary Prepaid Medical Plan
A Presidential health commission urged a voluntary prepaid program to provide high quality medical care for all. Wealthy individuals could pay their own doctors’ bills, while federal and state governments would help cover costs for those unable to afford care. States could join or stay out.
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Presidential Health Commission
Commission
Truman
Indochina War Stalls in its Sixth Year
The undeclared war in Indochina drags into its sixth year with no decisive victory for either side. Military indecision puzzles generals and politicians as battles rage in mountains, jungles, and fields amid heavy civilian tolls. A French captain laconically notes that the war is "always stupid" and this one is no exception.
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Hisday
Indochina
Southeast Asia
Korea
Truman keeps stance on Ike trip demagoguery
President Truman said he received a full and fair report on Ike's Ka resa trip from Gen Bradley but stood by his claim that the mission was demagoguery. He refused to comment on Ike MacArthur meeting and reiterated his prior criticism of Eisenhower's trip and MacArthur's plans.
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Truman
Lisenhower
Bradley
Eisenhower
Gen. MacArthur
Ike
MacArthur
Far East
MardArthur
Ege
Fog Bound London Death Toll Soars in Dismal Winter
London officials say record fogs killed up to 1,500 Britons during a week ending December 13. Health Minister Iain MacLeod reported total London deaths at 4,702 for the foggy period, far above the 1,852 seen a year earlier, blaming cold weather and fog for the surge.
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London
Iain MacLeod
House of Commons
MacLeod
Torn to page of Col. B
A fragment from a historical page notes an incident involving Col. B and a torn section. Details are limited but imply an action affecting a page or frame in a military or official record. No further names or dates are readable.
Pike Contractor Stalls Work Over Unpaid Expenses
The Jone holder of a West Virginia Turnpike contract says he will not work until reimbursed for costs incurred after a forced halt. In the House of Delegates chamber he joined 10 contractors watching bidding for major turnpike projects as the WV Turnpike Commission prepared to award contracts. Ced Wetherall of Huntington broke ground for the turnpike on August 19 at Bluestone River Gorge.
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John G. Morga
G Gazette
West Virginia Turnpike
House of Delegates
West Virginia Turnpike Commission
Atute
H. K. Griffith
Ced Wetherall
Huntington
Bluestone River Gorge
Public opinion split on restricting heavy trucks on highways
George Gallup reports that Americans favor limiting truck traffic on main highways during weekends and holidays. A nationwide poll finds 62 percent approve restricting heavy trucks to off hours while 1 percent have no opinion, with Wisconsin and Massachusetts cited as precedents.
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Aner
Institute of Publi Opinion
Princeton
N. J
Pec
Wisconsin
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