Truman may delay new tax request in January
White House aide indicated President Truman is unlikely to ask Congress for new taxes when it convenes on January 3. At Blair House dinner with top officials, Short cited Korea as the main topic and noted defense plans tied to a second supplemental appropriation of about 20 million dollars.
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White House
Truman
Congress
Joseph Short
Short
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Blair House
Defense
Marshall
Acheson
the Treasury
Spyder
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs At Staff
Bradley
Independence
Mio
Korea
Jin Congress
Shar
Dwight D. Hisenshower
Page & Col
Fire kills three children in remote Davis Creek home
Three youngsters aged 13 4 and 18 months died when a Middle Fork of Davis Creek house burned at about 1 a.m. Marie Frances and Mary Ann Schillings and Frank Thomas Schillings perished. Their mother suffered a severe shock and the father along with a son were hospitalized with burns. The house was completely destroyed and state police investigated the blaze with church aid pledged for the family.
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William, Jr
Kanawha
Thomas Schillings
Davis
Gazette
Henry Schillings
Ti Ann Schillings
Frank
Valley
Marie Frances Schillings
Mary
Middle Fork
Davis Creek
Mary Ann Schillings
Frank Thomas Schillings
William Heary
Mary Frances
Frank Thomas
Ann
Kanawha Valley Hospital
William Henry
Carbon Fuel Co
Avas
Myrtle Lockhart
Pryor Mortuary
East Bank
Cunningham
Dennis Wyrick
Wwatarene
Sub Zero Cold Grips Nation Warning of Bitter Cold
A wave of sub zero cold followed snowstorms across the north, with Minnesota at 29 below and temperatures dipping to the single digits as far south as Oklahoma and Virginia. Snow bands stretched 200 miles from southeastern Minnesota to western Pennsylvania and New York, with New York City hit by heavy white stuff on its third anniversary of a 25.9 inch fall. Chicago logged unusually high fuel use as the season deepened, while Bemidji registered 29 below zero as forecasters warned of more cold ahead through Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Minnesota
Oklahoma
Virginia
Montanna
Santa
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
New York
New York City
Bel
Chicago
Red River Valley
Middle West
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Bemidji
Minn
Bouchelle to Rule On Sleuth Row Controversy
Judge Bouchelle was asked to rule on the dispute between city officials and the Police Service Commission over the dismissal of former detectives Sami Rodoff and J A Taylor. A writ petition was filed by Mayor Andrews and Chief Charles W Rey, with Bouchelle to take up the matter next term.
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Telian B. Bouchelle
Polic Service Commission
Sami Rodoff
J. A.taylor
Andrews
Battce
Charles W. Rey
Judas Bouchelle
Bouchelle
Jude Bouchella
Rodoff
Taylor
John Smiley
Sleet and Ice Grid West Virginia Highways
Northern West Virginia roads were described as a slate of ice by the State Road Commission amid sleet and freezing rain. Temperatures ranged 18 to 23 degrees, with snow depths from four inches in Hancock and Brown counties to two inches in Tyler and Wetzel counties. Motorists were urged to stay off highways except in emergencies with chains required, as visibility dropped to near zero in the north due to cold fog.
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West Virginia
State Road Commission
Parkersburg
Elkins
Weston
Oak Hill
Hancock
Browne
Panhandle
Preston
Monongalian
Tyler
Wetzel
British Fleets to Join U S Sixth in February Maneuvers
London reports the Admiralty announces that units of Britain's Home Fleet will join the U S Sixth Fleet and the British Mediterranean Fleet in maneuvers in February.
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Lontion
Britain
U. S
Imaneuvers
Admiralty
All Irish Banks Closed by Strike
Dublin reports the government ordered all banks closed for the rest of the week due to a strike by about 5,000 bank employees starting tomorrow. The workers seek restoration of 1941 salary cuts, with offers rejected. Prime Minister Costello seeks a settlement though no part agreement seems likely. Salaries target range from about $13 to $50 weekly, up from existing $19 to $38.
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Dublin
Ireland
Beime
John A. Costello
Prizes for Kanawha County’s First 1951 Baby Announced
The Charleston Gazette announced a promotion for the first Kanawha County baby born in 1981. A $28 war bond and a year’s free Gazette subscription will go to the baby, with entries due by January 4. Birth certificates and physician notarized confirmations are required.
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Gazette
Kanawha County
W.W. E. Chilton
Myrtle Meyer
Hlaren
Charleston
South Charleston
Christmas Carols Play Continues Despite Noise Complaint
R. W. Alexander plans to play carols from his porch at 1305 Seventh Ave as city officials advise moderation after a noise complaint. Police found no wrongdoing and Chief Ray allowed continued music at a reduced volume amid a local holiday light display sponsored by The Gazette and the Electric League of Charleston.
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Yule
R. W. Alexander
Alexander
Lince
Cazette
Electric League of Charleston
Carolss
Charles W. Ray
Council
George L. Coyle
Fear Driven Koreans Resume Seoul Exodus
Seoul reports a fresh southward refugee movement as civilians flee amid fear. President Rhee urged departure to avoid hindering military traffic, while reports of Chinese Communist activity along the defense line spurred rumors of attacks. Main streets filled with evacuees. streetcars idle as families move southward.
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Korea
Syneman Rhee
Republic of Korea
ROK
Jtown
Yongdongyo
Sorean
Associated Press
Bill Shinn
Page & Col
Price Roll Back Guide Drafted by Stabilizers
Washington dispatch reports the Economic Stabilization Agency drafting a new voluntary pricing guide for businessmen. A Senate leader urged freezing costs at current levels and discarding any rollback plans. The guide aims to interpret voluntary standards pegging prices to December 1 levels and noting industry conformity to the program.
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Washington
INS
Stabilization Oficiers
Senate
Alen Valentiine
Mich
Your Baby And Mine Feature Begins Sunday
Expert advice for mothers presented as a daily and Sunday feature by Mrs. Myrtle Meyer Elared. The mother-to-mother column promises common-sense solutions for everyday problems faced by experienced mothers.
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Easi
Army summons 7500 officers in new speedup
Washington dispatch reports the Army calls 5,420 lieutenants 1,900 captains 890 physicians and 890 dentists for duty, total 7,500 reserve officers. An upcoming March draft of 100,000 draftees is expected, with possible officer sourcing from units if needed. The move signals a rapid mobilization, with limited cross-unit officer removal and continued high draft expectations.
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Washington
Juivai
National Guard
WAC
Army
Defense Department
United States to Seek Worldwide Sanctions on China
Washington reports that officials plan global economic and diplomatic sanctions against Communist China for blocking UN cease fire in Korea. They aim to isolate Red China, freeze assets, and coordinate with other UN members. The U S will oppose easing pressure while China remains an aggressor and seeks a united free world response.
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U.S
China
United Nations
Korea
Red
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U. S
Peiping
U. N
Red Chins
Red China
Sie
United Free World
IGI Reports Captured U S Marines From Korea
Peiping radio said 173 American Marines and infantrymen from the Marine First Division and Seventh Infantry were captured in the Changjin reservoir area and removed to the rear. The relay noted many were suffering frostbite or chilblains from prolonged exposure to cold.
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Peiping Communist Radio Today
Changjin Reservoir
Korea
Marine First Division
Seventh Infantry Division
First Quadruple Amputee Of War Comes Home
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE California December 26 20 year old soldier from Pennsylvania believed to be the first quadruple amputee to return from Korea. Robert J. Smith identified by Col A H Corliss at the base hospital will leave tonight for Washington and Walter Reed Hospital. His mother Mrs Clera Smith of Middlebury Pa reads of the news with relief and pride.
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Cal
Pennsylvania
A. H. Corliss
Air Base Hospital
Ef Pic
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Clera Smith
Middleburz
Col. Corliss
Smith
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Army
Walter Reed Hospital
Kores
Pic Smith
Department of Defense
Korea
Robert
Japan
Battle Near 38th Parallel Spurs Exodus of Civilians
Reported clash within eight air miles of Seoul as Chinese Communist forces engage South Korean troops defending the capital. ROK and UN observers noted heavy Red patrols along the front near the 38th parallel with potential for a broader offensive. A new civilian exodus began as fear spread while President Rhee urged calm to aid military operations.
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Seoul
Republic of Korea
ROK
Xorangpo
34Th Parallel
Haesoneg
United Nations
Patrala
Associated Press
William J. Waugh
Syngman Rhee
Iin Teaye
U. N
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Page
Ike May Be Given Atomic Artillery
General J. Lawton Collins signaled support for expanding Army arms with atomic artillery and guided missiles to counter Communist threats. He said tactical atomic weapons could bolster Eisenhower’s European defense and aid free nations, but he did not elaborate on specifics.
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INS
iGen
J. Lawien Collins
U. 5 S. Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Europe
U. S
Russia
Combat Forces
Free World
Collins
Charleston Weather Forecast for Wednesday and Nearby Regions
The Charleston forecast for Wednesday calls for cloudy skies cold air and a chance of light snow with a high near 45. Reports from West Virginia Tennessee and Maryland note windy conditions and continued cold through Wednesday with snow showers in western Pennsylvania and Virginia also expected.
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Charleston
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Nurries
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Tenness
Weanesday
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Winnescay
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