Truman Plans Christmas Return to Discuss Korea and Europe
Independence Missouri dispatch reports President Truman will cut short his Christmas vacation to meet with Secretary Acheson and Secretary Marshall in Blair House to discuss Korea, Eisenhower’s European command, and homefront readiness.
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Enemy probes 8th Army line below border
UN forces brace for a major Chinese and North Korean attack after the Hungnam withdrawal. Kaesong was retaken by Communist forces on Christmas Day, with Red patrols extending below the 38th parallel. MacArthur cites limited enemy advances and the Tenth Corps withdrawal aiding defense.
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World Pauses With Anxiety For Christmas Peace
A somber Christmas amid war fears. Pope and monarch urge peace while families mourn, recalling Korea and distant fronts. King George VI calls for love over hate as Truman praises survival at Hungnam beachhead.
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Adelphi Hotel Burns in Huntington Fire Destroys Building
A 750000 blaze tore through the 75 room Adelphi Hotel and an adjoining building in Huntington, destroying the Carolina Building top floors and causing water damage. No injuries reported as fire crews contained the flames in about two hours. Fire chief cites elevator meter in a superstructure as the ignition point. Evacuation of hotel guests and nearby patrons occurred swiftly.
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Two Tots Witness Father's Slaying
Walter Panell was stabbed to death in front of his two children about 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. His widow Ethell Panell, 35, is jailed in Fayetteville on a murder charge awaiting a preliminary hearing. The six month old boy and three year old girl were in the home. investigation continues.
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Three Women Picket Eisenhower Home Over German Rearming
In Denver three women from Jewish and Christian faiths protested the proposed re arm ing of Western Germany during Christmas at the home of Dwight D Eisen hower in lawrence? The brief action cited fears Nazi policies and potential Jew slaughter and carried placards referencing Lidice Buchenwald and Dachau.
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Admiral Bauer Found Dead In San Francisco Home
Rear Admiral George W. Bauer aged 74 was found dead in his apartment hanging from a noose made of Christmas neckties. He was a prominent San Francisco figure active in club work and naval reserve duties, with service in both world wars.
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Yule Mishaps Mark Christmas Weekend Across Homes
Six home incident injuries reported over the three day holiday. Two serious fall cases admitted at Boiarsky Memorial Hospital. Jack Denney, 32, shot himself in the left chest at his Dry Creek home. Mary Collins, 11, burned from a dress fire at Eskdale. Minnie Mohr, 76, of Victor, among three treated at Charleston General after falls.
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Ex Boy Senator Dies at Age of 51
Summersville mourns Bu gene Peck Alderson 51 onetime youngest West Virginia State Senate member who died at his home. Born April 1 1898 he studied Staunton Military Academy and Washington and Lee University Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1921 practicing in Clay Fayetteville and Summersville. He was elected to the State Senate in 1924 at age 25 as a Democrat from Clay County.
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Symbolic Stone of Scone Stolen From Abbey in Scotland
Thieves stole the Stone of Scone from Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day stirring Scottish nationalist cheers. The stone weighs 36 pounds and was central to coronations since 1206. a splinter was broken from the throne as investigators search for clues. Monarchs crowned on it include George VI. John MacGormich of the Scottish Covenant Movement comments.
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Belgian Praises Choice of he As Europe Chief
Belgian statesman Paul Van Zeeland endorses General Dwight D. Eisenhower for leading a new European defense organization against Soviet aggression. He notes Ike’s wartime leadership and popularity in Europe, urging a two-man approach for the post.
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Mungnam withdrawal leaves no asset for enemy use
The U S Navy reports 105000 American and South Korean troops withdrawn from Hungnam in twelve days along with 91000 civilians. 109 transport vessels carried out 198 payload trips while 17500 vehicles and 350000 tons of cargo were removed or destroyed. Vice Admiral Tidow said no item was left for the enemy to use.
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First Marine Division
Four Families in 1950 Net Early in Year
About four in ten American families had a net worth of 5000 or more early in 1950, the Federal Reserve Board reported. Net worth includes assets minus debts, with many households debt free, and some individuals living alone owing no debts.
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Truman Says Hungnam Evacuation Best Christmas Gift
President Truman told Gen. Douglas MacArthur that the Hungnam evacuation of 215,000 United Nations personnel was the best Christmas gift he received. He sent thanks to MacArthur, Gen. Almond, Vice Admiral Joy, and all brave men, via Gen. Omar Bradley, and noted Santa had been too good to him.
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Secrets Exposed as MacArthur Warns of November Offensive
General MacArthur said the United Nations November offensive and retreat from North Korea revealed vast secret political and military decisions. He credited the Nov. 24 start with saving UN forces from destruction and said Allied tactics disrupted enemy preparations for a large blow. The UN will rebuild strength in Korea and resume advances against Communist forces.
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Charleston Skies Forecast Across The Mid-Atlantic
The weather map shows a Tuesday forecast with increasing clouds and periodic snow possible in Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania. Regions expect a cold trend with gusty winds and a mix of sun and scattered flakes at times.
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