Truman in talks with lawmakers on war mobilization plan
President Truman briefed a second congressional group on home front mobilization and faced calls to announce a national emergency and begin wage price controls. Senators Maybank and Tobey urged early action while Taft and O Mahoney signaled mixed views. Leaders of banking and economic panels attended along with key administration officials.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Rep. Walter
D-Pa
Maybank
D-Bc
Ted
Tobey
R-Nh
Tole Red Poviel
Cot Wols
Tobeynic Maybank
Sente
City Mother Loses Custody Of 36 Girls
Elmer Evans in Erle county court declared the Segond ward resident an unfit parent. Three of her daughters, the three youngest, were removed from custody and placed in detention homes while the court determines final placement. Police testimony and neighbors supported concerns about the family living conditions. City Health Officer Harley Drake warned of possible condemnation if the dwelling remains. The woman has one son aged 22.
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Cone
Tadalon
Trewrinu City
Harley Drake
Aditor
Embargo Considered On Parcel Post Mail By Post Office
The Post Office Department weighs a possible embargo on parcel post mailings as rail service disruptions threaten distribution nationwide. Assistant Postmaster General John M. Redding stated decisions on accepting package mail and transcontinental delivery may come before the Christmas mailing peak.
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Associated Press
Washington
Post Office Department
Gener
John M. Redding
Coustry
Herald Department
Ornerspost
Bowen
Penny Hit as Strike Spreads Across Rail Service
Philadelphia December 14 news reports a Pennnyianik Ballon strike spreading to freight handling. Yard workers walkouts disrupt movement with embargo talk and rerouted routes via Baltimore while PRR teams gauge impact on Chicago and Washington services.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennnyianik Ballon
Shire
Chicago
Washington
Smnee
PRR
Usig
Baltimore
Aikens Motor Sales Passed to Roy Aikens in Snyder Circle
Roy Aikens of Snyder Circle purchased Aikens Motor Sales on Route 1 from his brother Al Aikens under an estate agreement. The deal includes the business premises, fixtures, and equipment, with Roy continuing the used car auction and auto repair, planning a new car dealership offer and keeping the present staff and officers.
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Aukens Motor Sales
Inga
Roy Aikens
Snyder Circle
al Aikens
A. J. Aikens
Yuis Tet
al Ailers
Roy Allens
Furst
Aikens
Ralph Ober
Union City 05
Mary Sears
Roy Aikeenski
Malik fights to defeat Asian peace proposal in UN push
In New York a 60 nation TV committee backed a cease fire measure amid Russian opposition. Jacob Malik urged to derail the plan while India and 12 others sought Chinese acceptance to halt fighting in Korea. Delegates questioned China’s response and Moscow Peiping ties as they prepared a final assembly vote.
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Associated Press
New York
China
Korea
UN Assembly
Russia
Jacob A. Malik
India
United Nations
Nasrollah Entezam
Gates
Moscow
Peiping
Kremlin
Wo Hsiu-Chuan
38Th Parallel
Malic
Adrawal
Malik
Truck Kills Retired Officer at South Side Project
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Edward A. Barry aged 66, a retired policeman, was killed yesterday when a truck skidded into him at a South Side construction site where he was serving as an special officer. The incident occurred during work hours and marks another fatality at a city project.
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Pittsburgh
Edward A. Barry
Barry
South Side
Warren Boys Hurt on Sled In Central Ave Crash
Three Warren youths on a coasted sled were struck by a car on Central Avenue about 8:20 PM. Carl Statfer, 11, is in critical condition with a fractured skull and possible brain concussion. Ted Huber, 13, and Allen Bergman, 13, both hospitalized with multiple fractures. The driver, Axen Lundahl of Warren, said he did not see the sleds emerging from shadows as he prepared to make a right turn.
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Auto
Warren
Warren General Hospital
Central Avenue
Carl Statfer
Ted Huber
Allen Bergman
Huber
Bereman
Borough
Lundah
Hem
Rail Tieup Spreads To Washington
A sudden railroad yardworkers strike that began in Chicago spread today to Washington and disrupted passenger and freight service. The walkout halted eight call lines and tied up freight across major rail hubs including St. Louis and Baltimore, despite a federal court order to end the action.
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Chicago
Associated Bers
Dec. UA
Atoy
Audion
Washington
St. Louis
Baltimore
Wools
Rail Strike Impairs Chicago Rail Operations Briefly
A wildcat strike by yard workers disrupts several lines around Chicago. Train No. 5 halted at Dearborn Street yesterday, crowds switched to buses, while trains 2 and another left without delay today. A fast freight with perishables was marked as scratched and rerouted via Hammond, Indiana. Government authorities and rail officials say impacts are limited to a few routes.
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Garry
Erie Railroad
le Merals
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Haaymond
Tad
Rail union strike disrupted Chicago industry and rail movement
A federal judge ordered the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to end a one day strike that halted freight and passenger movements. The stoppage, tied to a wage hour dispute, disrupted steel production and Chicago industry while White House mediation steps were intensified. Rail union leaders blamed White House aide John R. Steelman for delays as the walkout threatened Christmas shipments.
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Brotherhood of Railroad
nn+ jiem
Union Vermud
Teptisey Krom
Chicago
Tiniost
Steertran
National (Railway) ‘Mediation Board
BRT
Scaffold Fall In Milwaukee Kills Worker
A 50 year old man from Deetadale died after a scaffold collapsed during a metal construction job in Milwaukee. He fell about 45 feet to the ground and sustained fatal injuries. A coworker suffered a skull fracture.
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Milwaukee
Paul E. Martin
Deetadale
Murphy
Bathiehen Sturt Co
Marshall Calls Rapid War Plant Build-Up Warned
General Marshall urged Congress to finance a rapid expansion of war plants and mobilization measures as the Korean conflict continued. He warned an all-out war could start any time and requested emergency funds totaling about 16.4 billion dollars to sustain military forces through next June, with later increases anticipated.
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Axsoelled
Washington
Relly
Marshall
Congess
Monty
Maritak
Wwe
Obier
House Military Appropriations
Marshell
Ty J
Robert Lovett
U.S
Whit
Mahon
Defense Department
Defense
Maluwa
Open House Planned for New Spring Creek School
Spring Creek Board of Education invites the public to a program next Monday marking the opening of the new Spirit Creek school building. The $35,000 three room schoolhouse will host a program featuring Dr. Robert Donaldson of Warren, with participation from local educators and the PTA.
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Spring Creek
Robert Donaldson
Warren
L. Blair
Warren County Schools
James Murray
Spartansburg School
Supl
Lawrence Douglas
Corry
McCarthy and Columnist Clash at Private Club
Washington dispatch reports a physical confrontation between Senator Joseph McCarthy and journalist Drew Pearson at a private club. Pearson alleges a kick to the groin and McCarthy claims only a shove, while Nixon, present nearby, deflected the altercation. The event stems from McCarthy's anti Communist crusade and Pearson's broader critique.
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Associated Press
Washinton
Senate
Joe McCarthy
State Department
Pearson
Tesday
Fulton Lewis
McCarthy
Birt
Richard My Nixon
California
McCarrity
Nixon
Misy Solike
Tinsley
Dugheer
J. Hale Steinmion
Bancanter
Yew Piper
P D Plans Two Mail Deliveries Here This Christmas Rush
Postal officials announce temporary change to two daily deliveries through Christmas. Lobby stamp window hours extend 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until December 33, with 12 extra staff to handle the peak. Expect one of the largest Christmas mailings in history and a push to deliver out of town parcels and cards by December 9.
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Tempo
Koup
Wspaclite
Tocal
Dag Sturki
Wartins
Muller
First Aid Classes To Start Jan 3 At Junior High Library
First aid classes will begin January 3 at the Junior High library and meet each Wednesday evening from 7:40 to 9:30. Lou Hanna, chairman of the first aid committee, announced the plans this morning. Only 12 people registered at last night’s special registration, with more hoped to enroll before classes begin. Registrations may be made by calling Mr. Hanna or attending the first class. Instructors named are Robert Brown and Clark Johnston.
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Lou Hanna
Mr. Wanna
Robert, Brown
Clark Johnston
Consolidate R. D. Postal Routes Changes Ahead
A note outlines consolidation of rural delivery routes from Limey Prot OMee with Route 5 and nearby lines discontinued as separate entities. The plan shifts carriers and adjusts route counts from eleven to five, effective next month, with retirements and temporary assignments noted for several carriers.
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Hore Creek
Hcad
Merril Lillie
Haery
Carol Program Lights City Park Christmas Sing
The community Christmas carol event is set for City Park at 9 18 p m on December 23 with A L Burgess appointed to lead the sing The Hospitality Club YMCA Boy and Girl Scouts fraternal groups pastors and church chairs have pledged support and choirs should assemble at 4 p m for a 9 15 start The effort is expected to draw several hundred attendees with many local organizers aiding preparations
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Yiafernal
A. L. Burgess
Clb
Boy
YMCA
C. M. Howard
Hospitality Club
Fraveia Whitersun
Francis Graves
Burgess
Paull Crowell
Boy Scouts
Stanley Gurl
Girl Scouts
Lawrence Dovging
Ttts
Jerome Nedham
Lynn Rice
Mildred Denton
Conniie Jackson
Lillian Barnes
Raymond Bnehniner
Show of Red Air Strength Threatens Allied Beachhead
AP dispatch from Tokyo reports a large Chinese Red force, estimated around 100000 men, threatening the Allied beachhead around Hungham port. The perimeter near Hamhung was defended by American, South Korean, British, and Puerto Rican units as carrier based jets and naval fire repelled enemy aircraft and ground assaults in Western Korea.
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Hy Associated Press
Tokyo
Hungram Port
Korea
Hamhumn
Ora
Assnevived
Unyt
Suan Swinton
Mieiley
Tnes
Iwamhime
Mehltamml
Pilpes
Earley Ly
U.S
Pichine
Hamhing-Hungmiin
North East
Picitine
Org
Hich
Hamhung
Hunzoem
Sea of Japan
Puerto Rico
Aso
Swinton
Suehong
Hambhung-Koto
Hamibiong-Kul
UW. 5
Marine
Severth
Changjin
Manchuria
Bajar
Earle E. Partridge
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Sen. McCarthy
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City Park
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