UN Faces New Threat From West
United Nations forces in northeast Korea held a last line at Hungnam as U.S. troops repelled North Korean and Chinese attacks. Gen. MacArthur warned of a reconstituted Korean army of about 150000 at the west front while Navy Corsairs bombed positions near the beachhead and a destroyer fired five inch shells.
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Japanese Fear Kremlin Push to Violence Amid Occupation Debate
Tokyo officials seized on Moscow's charge that Gen. Douglas MacArthur's administration is undemocratic as a Kremlin move to incite Japanese Communists. A top police official warned of rising Red foment and unrest after Kislenko's harsh attack on Allied policy. Mitsusada Yoshikawa said Soviets sanction violence against the government under American guidance.
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Two More State GIs Listed Killed
Special to The Gazette from Washington reports two more West Virginia soldiers were killed in Korea and 15 wounded. Cpl William Pickens of Bluefield and Cpl Gilbert Brinson of Scarbro died of action or wounds. other names include Sgt Marvin Martin and Cpl David Swann among wounded, with several missing in action.
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Inside Today Prison Yuletide Weighs on Minds
A fragment from Inside Today notes a prisoner nicknamed The Fool who missed Wassia at Christmas. The piece previews Feodor’s Christmas Story in The World's Greatest Christmas Stories series and hints at other features on page A with obituaries and society notes.
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Germans Demand Equal Role in Western Defense Force
On eve of Bonn talks Chancellor Adenauer faces Allied demands for West German equality in the European Defense Force. Brussels pact expects as many as 150000 German troops to join a force reaching 1,000,600 men, with 55 to 60 divisions in two years, while West Germany seeks equal partnership, troop policy, and end to occupation.
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Britain
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Winter mall crowds as snow flurries bite Charleston stores
Shoppers packed downtown Charleston as light snow flurries fell and temperatures hovered around 26 degrees. Stores reported brisk business between 7 and 9 p m just three shopping days before Christmas, while police kept traffic moving amid winter crowds.
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Kanawha
Eisenhower Urges Unity in Atlantic Pact Support
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, at a Denver news conference, urged national unity to back U S participation in the Atlantic pact. He stressed that reader commitment at home would shape pact effectiveness and noted Montgomery’s potential help in forming an allied command.
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West Awaits Soviet Spark Germany Held Powder Keg
Brussels reports a global crisis surrounding Germany after the Allied note exchange with Russia. The Atlantic Pact powers offer planes guns and ships to a conquered West Germany if it joins Eisenhower s International Army while the United States Britain and France prepare for talks with Moscow on Germany and other issues.
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U S Asks Notice of Price Raises Senate Passes Profits Measure
Washington reports the Senate approved an excess profits tax plan aiming to drain about 3.2 billion dollars this year with a 29 percent corporate surtax and a 60 percent cap on taxes, while the House and Senate prepare a conference on differences. The administration seeks 4 billion annually from profits taxes. A separate request asks 250 large companies outside the auto sector to give seven days notice before price hikes to curb inflation, excluding GM and the auto price rollback already in effect.
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Yule Packages Lost in Boone Post Office Fire
Whitesville December 20 a fire leveled a one story building housing a grocery store and the Orgas Post Office destroying Christmas packages and mail. Owner Richard Starkey was rescued burned about the head and face. Damages totaled about 4500 dollars.
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Seth At
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Puzzle Complete But Jumbled Solved For Gift Basket Prize
Puzzle titled Gift Basket Picture asks viewers to identify a pictured scene. Entries prize 1000 silver dollars and a 1951 General Electric rotary ironer. Submissions via telephone or stage appearance at Municipal Auditorium during the WCHS Gazetter Gift Basket Choral Festival. Entries due by tomorrow.
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House Approves Civil Defense Plan For Bomb Shelters
The U S House passed a three year civil defense bill backing atomic bomb shelters with an estimated cost of 3 16 million. The plan would share costs with local and state governments and move to the Senate for action before year’s end. Hoover urged arming western oceans and Europe against Communist expansion in a radio address.
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Acheson Reports To Truman After Brussels Pact Meet
Secretary of State Acheson, delayed by weather, returns to Washington from the Brussels Atlantic Pact conference. He will brief President Truman Thursday and is expected to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee later in the week about plans for a 12.5 million man West European defense force under General Eisenhower.
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Snipers Wound Two More in Philadelphia
A 16-year-old boy, George Haller Jr., was shot in the shoulder by a sniper on the northern edge of Philadelphia. He is the eighth victim in six weeks. Earlier today another Philadelphian was shot in South Philadelphia. Police doubt a link to the Oak Lane sniper case and report no further details beyond the rifle attack method.
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Oak Lane
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Benjamin Franklin High School
Richard ©. Lavery
South Phila
U S Considers Ban On Color TV Supplies
Washington officials weigh halting color television production and adapters as wholesalers press for a suspension amid a critical electronics supply situation following a December 20 industry meeting.
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Ohio Congressman Cited in Kickback Case Indicted
Ohio congressman Walter E. Brehm 53, of Millersport near Logan, indicted for allegedly taking 1378 from two former clerks in 1947 and 1948. One accuser, 95 year old widow Clara Soliday, sought 70340 in damages. Indictment does not end his House tenure pending action.
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Farm Machine Co Rolls Back Prices
International Harvester Co withdraws price increases announced December 12 and rolls prices back to December 1 levels. A spokesman said the move will reduce company profits by about 2.0 million dollars on 1951 estimated sales. The telegram to distributor Di Salle ordered withdrawal of the price increases.
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Weather Map Forecast Teases Continued Cold Across Regions
The forecast map on page 12 shows continued cold across Charleston and Western Pennsylvania with snow and low temperatures. Maryland and Virginia expect persistent cold through Wednesday with easing by weekend. winds may reach moderate speeds as regions track varied temperatures.
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