Babson Identifies Loss of Initiative Across Sectors
Roger W. Babson cites examples from Europe and American industry to argue that welfare state policies and socialized medicine erode individual initiative. He notes a Russian station doctor refusing extra calls when paid in advance, and a U S automaker executive observing regimentation hampering personal enterprise.
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Tashite
Taft and 2 Republicans urge arms for Formosa fight
Three Republican senators Taft H Alexander Smith and Knowland proposed policy expansion beyond the Truman Attlee plan to arm Chiang Kai shek forces and wage UN backed guerrilla action against China in Formosa The statement followed a Truman Attlee communique endorsing peaceful settlement and UN consideration of Formosa amid the Korean war context.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Formosa
Taft
Ohio
H. Alexander Smith
New Jersey
Knowland
California
United Nations
Truman
Attlee
Chingy
Chiang Kai-Shek
Auto Crashes Claimed Ice Blamed For Two City Collisions
Two automobile accidents in the Corry district yesterday blamed on ice left no injuries. At Northwest and West Pleasant streets at 8 am Charles Raeke of Corry and George Wareham of Sherman were involved as Raeke’s car slid into Wareham’s truck, $150 damage to the auto and minor damage to the truck. Five miles west on Route 6 a snowbound car driven by Ray Chilson, 62, of Towanda overturned after hitting a snowbank. his occupants escaped with only minor injuries and the car damage was $350.
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Pleasant
Fis Charles Raeke
George Wareham
Shermaz
Boikt Raeke
Wareham
Wen Ubhe
Raeke
Trvck
Wek
S.cax
Ray Chilson
Towanda
Corry Man Held for Non-Support Court
Robert Bates was ordered held for the next term of non-support court at the Erie County courthouse after pleading not guilty to a charge of desertion and non-support before Alderman M. Cobbett. Bates, arrested on his wife Shirley Bates complaint, was released after furnishing a $600 bond.
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Robert
Bates
Erie County Court House
Cobbett
Shirley
Neighbor Rescues Boy In Curwensville Fire
In Curwensville Pennsylvania on December 9 a nearby neighbor John Bicrigo climbed a ladder to rescue three year old Bobby Norris from a fire that trapped him on an upper floor. Bobby’s mother Mrs. Robert Norris reported the blaze started downstairs and filled the home with smoke before the quick rescue.
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Bobby Norris
Howe
John Bicrigo
Bobby
Rovert Norris
Fire Levelled Church in Johnstown
A $400,000 blaze destroyed the Franklin Street Methodist Church in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, damaging surrounding structures. An early edition of Handel’s Messiah, on loan from the Johnstown Public Library for a choir performance, was saved from the flames. The origin of the fire is unknown. five firefighters were injured and treated for cuts and bruises.
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Assurvcnces
Johnstown
Hantel
Franklin Sires
St. Attcatty
Truman Attlee Overtures Unlikely to Alter Cold War Pace
President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee outlined a plan to curb the Far East crisis and curb Korean involvement while pressing for Western military buildup. They aimed for peaceful settlement without appeasement and promised consultation before any atomic use. No secret agreements were reported.
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Lanedon
Washington
Europe
Far East
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Korea
Truman
Mr. Attles
Blood quotas raised for city to aid 3 groups
Edgar Alexander superintendent of Corry Hospital predicts next year requires about 850 pints for Corry area. Buffalo center aims for 2500 pints monthly in January and 3500 in February totaling about 91000 pints for civilian and military needs. Bloodmobile visit Tuesday assigns 125 pints, with 8 percent for emergency use in Korea.
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Red Cross
Edgar Alexander
Corry Hospital
Buffalo
Buffalo Center
Alexander
Korea
West Coast
Battle Zone
Midwest Storm Relief Eases Burden in Snowbound Region
The Midwest faced relief as a five week spell of harsh weather eased. Winds dropped, snow ceased, and temperatures moderated, though snow-clogged roads required continued digging. In northern Michigan, lake-effect snow reached 44 inches as travel remained hazardous.
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Falls Ranger
Midhiun
Grea Laker
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Weather Bureau
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San Joaquin
Sacramento
Christmas Seal Sale Tops One Thousand In Six Days
The Corry area annual Christmas Seal Sale reports 1 035 in six days, more than double last year’s 829. Large donations from industrial plants and businesses help, while 3 500 residents’ letter gifts await.
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Corry
Willett
Howard
Road Block 10 Hunters Set Up Today
Corry area deer season winds down as Game Commission plans road blocks near Rowke starting this evening and into tomorrow morning. Weather and lighter hunting pressure expected to curb violations. several arrests have occurred for buck killings and illegal gun loading.
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Lhiday
Game Commission
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Ohio
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Cigr
Elmer Simpson
Ailverae
Cinders Scarce for Icy Roads City and State
Harrisburg Del The cinder as a motorist s friend on icy highways is slowly on the way off in Pennsylvania. New demands from the building block industry and the decline of coal burning locomotives push sand gravel granulated slag and similar waste materials into the anti ice usage mix.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Del
Iay
Pennsyvania
City Replaces Cinders with Sawdust on Icy Streets
City streets chief Carl Lilly reports failing to obtain road cinders from rail sources, using sawdust to spread for grip as industrial plant output remains limited. State Highways official G Owen Beckley notes cinders will fade long term, with roads leaning toward smoother designs and alternative materials like ground stone sand processed for slipperiness.
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Carl Lilly
Gold Sentenced to 30 Years as Atomic Spy
Philadelphia report states Gold, a Philadelphia man, has been sentenced to two terms of 30 years each, to run concurrently, for espionage as an alleged atomic spy. The judge also noted possible death penalties previously contemplated. Gold protested his conviction and questioned the conduct of counsel and the trial process.
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Associated Press
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Dec
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Pratt
Army cancels furloughs for Camp Atterbury unit
Officials of the 28th Division at Camp Atterbury say no leaves for Company A soldiers will be granted while the training unit remains at the base. Washington says a few men may get three day passes, but widespread furloughs are suspended due to broader Korea-related military needs and repatriation concerns.
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Edioir Vancelllor
Camp Atterbury
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Washington
U.S
Korea
Vishinsky Foretells Global Clash In Korea Crisis
New Vishinsky blast expected as UN debates a resolution to expel Chinese Communists from Korea and guarantee borders. Russia’s envoy argues no Chinese intervention and praises spontaneous help from North Korean forces, while Cuba's Gutierres denounces the claim as a montebank tactic.
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Associated Press
Russia
Andrei
Vishinsky
Korea
Ben Sim
Republic of Korea
Thoren
United Nations
Peipint
Cuba
Gustave Gutierres le
Vishihsky
Auto Makers Refuse To Hold Line On Prices
Washington reports that General Motors and Ford resist government pressure to withhold price increases for 1981 models. GM President Wilson says prices will rise as needed to reflect wage and material costs, noting steel and synthetic ribon costs up seven percent. Ford meanwhile says delays by suppliers and broader market conditions prevent uniform price freezes across all lines. Local sports coverage notes high school basketball scores from Blue Eye and West Spring Creek with Vern Smith and William Sharm burg among scorers.
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Washington
Laveen
Genevid
Wilson
General Motors
Ind
la Woredo
Survival Under Atomic Attack Core Guidance
A historical note on protecting against nuclear blast from a government pamphlet. It explains that near the blast, structures are flattened and damage remains significant up to about one mile, with diminishing destruction beyond that range. It emphasizes evacuation or shelter as essential, warning that upper floors in nearby buildings face collapse risks.
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Ediwue
Basement shelter guidance amid blast risks from a bomb
Readers are advised to take shelter in a basement or cellar during a bombing threat. Stay away from the middle of the floor, seek cover under a heavy table or workbench, and use a basement with two exits for safer escape. Lower floors offer better shielding from blast and radiation, reducing trapped risk.
Allied planes and artillery pound Chinese lines near Hungnam
Allied warplanes and heavy artillery attacked Chinese Red forces blocking the Hungnam escape road as UN forces prepared for a possible mass evacuation by sea. Major General Almond reported 20,000 troops moving south toward a rescue column while Navy ships stood ready offshore.
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Tokyo
Rstupe
Estape
Edweed M. Almond
Uthe
Kalo
Port Sor Hamhun
Withers Wood
United Nations
Kata Town
Changjin
Jsecan
Stan Swinton
U. S
Glorze
Kota
MacBeth
Moe T 'Anking
Seven Killed In Three Car Crash On Pain Emret Highway
Seven people died and five were injured in a three car crash on a highway near Monson Mars. Rescue crews freed victims from wreckage, with two women among the deceased. Police and investigators described difficult cuts required to extract the trapped occupants. The crash occurred after vehicles collided in a chain reaction.
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