Chinese Open All-Out Attack on Beachhead
Chinese troops surged northeast of the Korea coast in a major assault aimed at destroying Allied defenses near the Hamhung area. Reinforcements streamed in as American artillery and planes fought to hold the line while jet powered aerial warfare continued with inconclusive results over Manchuria. General MacArthur quoted a Red broadcast from Peiping praising a supposed Chinese victory and urging annihilation of the invaders, reflecting high command rhetoric amid escalating fighting.
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Associated
Tokyo
Northeast Korea
High
Chiese
Auiguuam
Mssouth
Hamburg-Hilngwait
Darkengss
Seoul
Onionogy Sk
Hamhung Foushie
Aniwrican
Oro
Ham
Associated Press
Stan Swinton
Tenth Corps
Eile Babes
Thoms Cleary
Vic Reds
Pyitay
Koten
Manchuria
MacArthur
Red China
Peiping
Korea
Lin Piao
Fourth Field Army
Pia” MacArthur
Lita
United Nations
New York
Bread price hike rocks Corry households and bakers
The Corry area sees a broad bread price increase amid rising production costs. Labor, materials, and fines are cited as drivers, with grocery buyers facing a general rise across brands and store types as drivers arrive and local distributors implement higher pricing.
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Corry
Isuay
Uwe
Bokity
Ingres
Locel
Hannilger
Hot Doe
Monlykerles
Pines
Local Disaster Plan Reviewed by Red Cross Panel
Chairmen and more than a score of Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and Relief Committee volunteers met to examine revised comprehensive disaster plans drafted a year ago. C M Howard outlined half hour sessions for sub committee chairs with leaders to review each plan phase and planned a future mobilization drill open to the public as a test.
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Red Cross
Dissser
Red Cross Shapter
C. M. Howard
Howard
Local medics to face army exam in six cities
Induction physicals will be given to 773 physicians dentists and veterinarians next week, per State Selective Service. 127 doctors will be called for initial induction. exam dates set for December 18 19 or 20 at six recruiting stations in Altoona Philadelphia Pittsburgh Erie Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
State Selective Service
Henry M. Gross
Alatoona
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Erie
Wilkes-Barre
House approves huge spending bill for defense programs
The House appropriations committee proposed a $46.8 billion defense portion within a $17.82 billion omnibus, maintaining all extra defense funds while trimming state energy, TVA, and other agencies. The total defense request could approach $50 billion with a Pentagon appeal. The plan adds about 1.26 million personnel and boosts selective service funding to speed up enlistment.
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Washington
Der
House
Congress
Trimin
North Korea
Wlomite Energy Comminssion
National Visory Committee For Aeronautics
Tennessee Valley Authority
Army
Navy
Air Force
Pentagon
Marine Corps
Une
Wnrform
Defense
Alaska Communications Commission
Liquor Stores Brace for Christmas Shopping Surge
Harrisburg reports the State Liquor Control Board expects sales in 883 state stores to top 27.28 million for December 1950, aiming to beat last year though not the 1948 peak. Chairman Gelder says stock and manpower cover demand with 400 to 800 extra clerks hired. Comptroller Urich notes on hand inventory near 45 million dollars versus 30 million before Thanksgiving.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
State Liquor Control Board
Gelder
John E. Urich
Aquor
Rail Strike Halts Christmas Mailing Here
Washington reports President Truman will address the nation urging unity and sacrifice to boost the free world’s military capacity amid Korea and Cold War tensions. Officials disclose large defense and atomic plans, with calls for rapid mobilization and emergency measures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Congress
Otters
Padweni
Phombe
Army
Pace Wa
Atomic Buerey Commission
Oak Ridge
Taft
Ohio
GOP
New Cone
Ind
Tate
Thomas B. Dewey
New York
Dewey
United States
Air Defense Command
Civil Defense
Lord Caldwell
Partial Ban On Parcel Post Hits Holiday Mailing
Chicago and other centers face a postal embargo as striking railroad yard workers disrupt Christmas shipping. Attorney General McGrath announced contempt actions against the strikers, risking heavy fines for the union. Postmaster James Sullivan reports embargoed parcel post shipments, with limited exceptions, affecting hundreds of rural and urban senders. The Railway Express Agency imposed further bans on perishables and livestock. Congress and federal authorities warn of escalating penalties while Kansas and Illinois routes see limited disruption.
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Associated Press
Chicago
McGrath
Washington
Cleveland
Corry
James Sullivan
Postal Department
New England
Michigan
New Jersey
Ohio
Ilinois
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New York
Tridiana
Delaware
Railway Express
St. Louis
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Post Office Department
Alexandria
Brotherhood of Railroad ‘Treinen
Railrow
Three-Man In Team Seeks Korean Peace Formula
United Nations and Soviet bloc clash over a three-man committee to seek a ceasefire in Korea. The plan aims to define acceptable peace terms while UN troops withdraw. U.S. Britain push for a workable settlement as the General Assembly schedules more talks after the Christmas holidays.
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New York
United Nalioiy Eesse
Korey Guigoken
Inle
Awembly
Brendent Nawollan Entesim
Minin
Benegal N. Raw
Chmani
Lester
Pearon
Yostay
Thel
Vom Red
China
Wu Haty-Chian
Yevina
Russia
Dacade
Malik
Korea
United Nations
General Assembly
Taline
Han
United States
Britain
Grove J
Willis Crittenberger
Bale
Uum
Sraslow
Tot Perishes In Area a Home Fire in Dec
Early morning fire at the George Ritings residence in James City kills one year old Donald Mitchell and injures others. Rescue efforts save several children, with Mrs Anjehany Walvers and an expectant mother among the injured. the Mitchell child dies four hours after hospital admission.
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Anjehany Walvers
Aul
Dures Mohney
Johns Hulluns
Amitgs
Mitchell
Hutiity Stepson
Corry Building and Loan to Seek Name Change
The Corry Building and Loan Association seeks a name change to Corry Savings and Loan Association pending shareholder approval at the annual meeting on January 22 at 7 30 p m in the South Center Street office. Assistant secretary Homer Bullis notes the shift reflects a broader move to emphasize savings functions.
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Corry Building and Loan Association
Corry Sayings and Lon Association
Annua
South Center
Etree
Homer Bullis
Home Loan Tank
Asis
Buildlne Ane
Chrysler Announces Price Increases Across Models
Chrysler joins General Motors and Ford in raising prices on all cars and trucks after rising materials and labor costs. Washington convened industry leaders to discuss wage stabilization and potential mandatory controls to curb further inflation.
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Ford
Associated Press
Detroit
Chrystoy Hui
Chrysler
General Motors
Washington
LWP
Caplaot
Renimeel
W. Ching
Yalingiey
Ching
Thiat
Messiah to be sung Sunday by 40-voice choir
The eight annus Handel Messiah performance by a 40 voice choir will take place Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in First Methodist Church. The Oratoria Choir formed two years ago for Christmas and Easter programs has prepared the Sunday program. soloists Maurice Bohman tenor Carlyle Neckers bass Miss Lois Ann Sehler alto Mrs Arlene Whiteman soprano. pianist Mrs Lucille D Rice. instrumentalists Dorothy Doerr Sam Canfield Allan Canfield violin Shirley Bennett and Janice Johnston cello.
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Oratoria Choir
Maurice Bohman
Carlyle Neckers
Lois Ann Sehel
Republicans in House push for Acheson firing
The Republican House calls for removal of Secretary Acheson after a closed meeting. Aimed at restoring confidence, the resolution urges changes in personnel and State Department policies. Senate GOP planning a vote of no confidence as party leaders weigh the approach and potential replacement options.
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Asal
Acheson
State Department
Sone Peepublicans
White the Mouse
Seston
Senate
GOP
Aches
Tall
Olio
Songtor Tyes
R-Ny
Cerbain
Truman
House
Republicans
Ttik
Thoraugh Howe
Marlin
Donors Back Columbus Dam Fund. Meeting Set Tomorrow
Solicitors active for sixteen months toward funding the Columbus Dam project will meet tomorrow night at 4130 Columbus Town Hall. Carlton Curtis says about 1800 has been contributed locally, with 350 from Gabry damestown Mfe. Coup. The drive continues into next year as cash hopes rise for spring construction.
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Columbus Dam
Columbus Town Hall
Carlton Curtis
Columbus Municipal Authority
Arep
Ong
David A. Hillstrom
Gabry-damestown Mfe
Curtis
Dolceltars
Kohan Sues for $50,000 Over Motorcycle Crash
Johnstown area resident John J Kohan filed a $50,000 lawsuit against McDonough Feree alleging permanent injuries from a 1949 motorcycle collision with a dairy truck. The case names Feree as owner and alleges negligence led to sustained damages.
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Ey Ge
John J) Kohan
Johnstown
McDonough Feree
Beer Jeannatte
Kohan
Feree
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Corty Board No. 64
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Alx
Bradford
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Nne
Couders~ Park
Appropriations
Banener
Kentucky
Deae Butler
George ‘Walter
Businesman
Aik
Loan Bank
Selleck
Wash
Teanga
Cuieris
Messiah
First Methodist Church
APM
Bouse _ Repuiblicany
Seervil Suibe
Phe
Saul Ukers
Uloyed
Maus Pany
Jenene
Luis Ware
Columbus
Suitensburg
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