Allies Battle Red Assault Near Wonju in Korea
Allied air strikes and artillery repelled a Red Korean attack near Wonju as a second Communist force threatened the central Korean front. The fight involved units of the Second Division with French and Dutch support, while huge Red reserves pressed along supply routes toward Wonju and Tanyeng as weather and terrain worsened the clash.
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Ry Associated Press
Tokyo
Wonju
Kore
Alfied Barials
Lo Tanyang
Wiveli
Domfram
Npd
Navy
Philippine Sea
Li Don Lorangee
Hanford
Galt
Clus
Otion
Central Korea
Tanyeng
Fun River
Pusan
Manpower goal raised for June in AP report
Sen iors were told the June 30 manpower target for the armed services was increased to 3 402205 by that date or earliest moment. Assistant Defense Secretary Ann M. Rosenberg testified Mr Trier approved the raise as Joint Chiefs of Staff had requested it yesterday and the president and secretary of defense approved it this morning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Assintaut
Ann M. Rosenberg
Trier
Thuman
Rosenberg Sage
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine
Senate
Rosenberg
Secretary of Defense
Marshall
Armed Services
Joint Chiefs of Staff
UN Drives For Vote On Peace Bid On China
UN set to vote on a final peace bid to Communist China offering a political conference on Far Eastern issues to reach a cease-fire in Korea. US accepted the plan while Soviet opposition lingered. The five point plan by cease-fire negotiators aims to move to negotiations, with US insisting on UN unity. An earlier car crash in Pennsylvania left Mike Boedanick dead and Albert Miller injured.
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Associated Press
United Nations
China
Jy Reimen
Sorea
Unite States
Russia
Nasrolla Enteram
Tran
Benegal M. Rav
India
Canada
Lester B. Pearson
General Assembly
Assembly
Jacob A. Mali
Malik
Gladwyn Jeb
New Kensington
Pittsburgh
Springdale Township
Mike Boedanick
Wildwood
Albert Miller
Former Corry rector believed killed in Korea
Rev. James Conner, former rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, reported missing in action in Korea with the Seventh Division. A Defense Department telegram to his wife Mrs. Berenice Gillette Conner in Warren confirmed the uncertainty after prior rumors of his death.
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James Conner
Defense Department
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Korea
Berenice Gillette Conner
Warren
Army
Conner
List Infantry
Whio
N. Troy Gillette
East Park Place
Puerto Rico
Captain Conner
Ater
New York City
Red Cross
Cat. Conners
Fungnam
Coliner
Shepardstown
W. Va
Vatican Decree Bans Catholic Clergy From Joining Rotary
Vatican decree widens rules against Catholic clergy belonging to worldly civic groups. Clergy cannot attend Rotary or similar organizations, including Kiwanis and Lions, and must resign if already members. Local bishops may interpret for Catholics, but decree is a general policy. Also notes McKeesport real estate tax cut of half a mill to 14 mills and city budget approval.
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Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
Associated Press
Vatican City
Dan
Rotary International
the Lions
Congregation of the Sacred Office
Worden
Knights of Columbus
Vatican
D'Ossalvatore Romano
Lale
Mckeesport
Truman Stands Firm On Raging Troop Problem At Europe
President Truman says he will consult Congress before sending more troops to Europe but will not be bound by their approval. He asserts authority as commander in chief to deploy troops and notes he would accept restrictions only if Congress limits appropriations. He also denies reports that Gen MacArthur has been muzzled and says UN forces will not be withdrawn from Korea.
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Congress
Europe
MacArthur
Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Taft
Ohio
Whelty
R-Neb
U. S
Congressional
Armed Services
Timitine
Patt
Trimanys
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
Tokyo
Foreign Relations and
Armed Services Committees
GOP
Wherry
Millikin
Colorado
Senate
Court Rejects Gibbs Appeal in Lancaster Murder Case
Philadelphia January 12 The State Supreme Court refused to hear further Gibbs appeal from the first degree murder verdict for Marian Baker a Franklin & Marshall College stenographer Gibbs a married student beat her with a wrench in Lancaster County He now seeks pardons or commuting action via the governor Also note lower egg prices in Pittsburgh with eggs selling around 10 to 78 cents per dozen
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Gibbs
Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
Edward L. Gibbs
Franklin D. Marshall College
Deatt
Lancaster County
Pardons Board
Marian Louise Baker
Lancaster
Nevada Desert to Host New Bomb Tests
Reports say the Atomic Energy Commission plans to conduct tests at the Nevada site near Las Vegas to explore producing low-yield nuclear devices and longer range warheads. The Army may use the facility to develop artillery shells with nuclear warheads, part of a broader push to advance weapon technology following historic prior experiments.
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Nevada Desert
Fire and Blast Destroy Home Near Pittaburch
A blast tore through a residential area injuring none, but heavily damaging two homes and prompting police to evacuate twelve houses. Fire and gas crews worked to control a suspected gas leak as a safety precaution. Estimated losses reach up to 3200000.
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Pittaburch
Dan
Miémen and Gas Company
Muutside
Essing
Change in draft policy allows volunteers for induction
Henry Wheeler, board chairman, announced an amendment to the Selective Service Act enabling men aged 18 to 25 to volunteer for induction through the local draft board. Volunteers may request a preferred service branch if physically eligible and will undergo pre induction physicals ahead of others. The service length remains 21 months, subject to Congressional change. Local youths may obtain details at the local board offices.
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Armed Services
Henry Wheeler
Wheeler
Iocal Board
Yn Tin Sec
Hhe Corry
Pearson Quotation Controversy Over Secret Messages
The Army said Drew Pearson’s December 30 column contained quoted excerpts from classified Secret messages. An Army investigation was opened after Senator McCarthy demanded whether Pearson’s column used authentic secret material. Pace and the top generals confirmed the letter was released in response to McCarthy’s inquiry.
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Masociaten
Washington
Army
Drew Pearson
McCarthy
ReWist
Amy Pace
Windler
Wepier
Voowle
Amy
Pac
McCarty
Pearson
Pearsam
Corry Locker Service Sold to Local Men
Corry Locker Service is sold to two local men, Glenn Nason and a partner, as owner Russell Nason departs to join Army duty. The Corry enterprise, opened in 1900 by Nason, expands lockers to 725 and adds wholesale meats and frozen foods, with Nason remaining briefly to ease transition. The sale also includes the building and equipment, with plans for the new owners to oversee operations during a short transition. Albert Guay, Quebec jeweler, executed a time bomb plot to murder his wife and 23 others aboard a Quebec Airways flight, died on the gallows at Bordeane prison after a trial and execution.
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Corry
West Mainetawet
Oberinll
Russell Nason
Nias
Perty
Bo~ Inbure
Glenn
My. Nason
Fela Artilery
Froxen Fonds
Lins
Naron
Wey
Che
Jobson Street
Monterat
Jai
Albert
Guay
Quebec
Bordeane
Quebec Airways
Inquest Ordered Into U. C. Auto Fatality
D A orders inquest into a Union City auto fatality after a double wreck near Vine Street. Inspectors and officers, with Dr. Henterin, investigate the crash that killed Leroy Glover 8 and Joseph Boyer 27, with Leroy’s son missing. The inquiry focuses on car positions, the route, and contributory factors as the injured were treated at Union City Hospital.
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Enoays
Budi Ie Rex
Poller O @ Mayer
Carl Goodwin
T He Union
Tay
Dr. BW
Ender
Leroy Glaver
Joseph E. Boyer
Oil City
Hi Bélper
Deli Memunn
Ek City
Union City Hospital
Lesrity
Henteryun
Slavenisky
Dei
Alice le
City Merchants Nominate Heads At January Meeting
The Retail Merchants Bureau of the Ghombry at Commerce, Ter filed officer nominations led by Lee Johns and Hugh Barnett with B. G. Bonnatt and Mrs. Albertha Timrort as vice presidents. Ballots go out February 1, with 20 signatures needed for additional nominees by January 20.
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Retail Merchants Bureaul
Ghombry
Commerce
Sesnok Hotel
Corry
Y. J. Phillips
Lee Johns
Hugh Barnett
B. G. Bonnatt
Albertha Timrort
Homer Humphrey
Melvin Scheamling
Retary
Pellony
Jack Stahl
Ploreme Stewart
Cory Days
E. F Bettes
Plymouth Display Highlights New Models Across Agencies
Plymouth showings by Borsteiff Fitch Wallace and Martin agencies feature a four door Cranbrook sedan and a redesigned grille. Visitors can register for a total of 75 dollars in cash prizes across separate drawings tomorrow. The new Plymouth boasts improved qualities for easier driving and a striking modern design.
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Corry
Plymouth
Ucab
Borsteiff and Fitch
Wallace
Martin
Cranbrook
Apomis
Tard
Truman to urge higher taxes and broader controls
President Truman asks Congress for new tax proposals to fund defense and social needs, calling for higher corporate and personal taxes, stronger price, rent, and credit controls, and expanded authority to regulate speculative trading and commodity exchanges. He warns of rising costs and the need to balance the budget while maintaining national security.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Congress
Thiinay
LAW Typ
Ulay
Ine
Auplaulume
Tru
Bush
Tuuan
Ancelinr
Shottley
Paiel
Jayig Dent Siteis
Dougry
Bree
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Tanyang Sector
Far East
Pope
Rown Panbar
Atomic Energy Coraniston
ABC
Hegin
Nevada
AEC
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J. Lawdon Collins
Stdif
gLentie
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Dad
Uren Chiolw
Towkermt
Aragon
Admit Pearson
Army Service
Perry and
Glenn Lines
D. A
U. C
Union City
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