GM Freezes Sale of 1951 Model Cars
General Motors ordered Chevrolet Pontiac and Cadillac dealers to halt sale of 1951 models received from the factory on or after Monday. Cars are consigned and not to be sold until released, as the ESA price rollback order targets Dec 1 levels. Buick and Oldsmobile not affected. GM notes rollback may delay further introductions and protests the order as discriminatory.
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Valentine
Local Dealers Have Some Cars for Sale
Local Chevrolet and Cadillac agencies in Council Bluffs report limited car availability despite a GM auto freeze announced Monday. Seven 1951 Chevrolets and three 1951 Pontiacs remain in stock and may be sold until new orders or further guidance arrive.
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General Motors Corporation
Rush of Enlistees as National Emergency Declared
New York reports a rush of enlistees across the army air force and navy recruiting offices during the Christmas week. Officials say the surge is tied to the president's declaration of a national emergency.
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Navy
Stalin Reelected to Moscow Regional Soviet in Landslide
Stalin was re elected to the Moscow regional soviet in Sundays elections receiving all 31,452 votes of the total.
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Stalin
Symington in Line for Defense Post
A White House source says President Truman is weighing W Stuart Symington for secretary of defense. The pick would succeed Gen George C Marshall who has been recalled from retirement to handle grave problems and will be 70 on December 31.
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W. Stuart Symington
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George C. Marshall
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Defense
Louis A. Johnson
Transit Appeals ICC Bus Ruling
Council Bluffs Transit seeks reconsideration from the Interstate Commerce Commission to overturn Division 5 that granted permanent intercity authority to the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway. James Wilson says full ICC action may come by mid May with options to rehear, grant new hearings, or deny petitions. The appeal argues Division 5 lacked evidence showing need for broader bus service beyond Council Bluffs and disputes joint fare plans.
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James Wilson
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Division 5
Beverly Simms
Omaha Council Bluffs
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Omaha Company
Christmas Rush Hits Postoffice in Council Bluffs
The Council Bluffs post office faced its holiday rush with long lines at parcel post windows. Assistant Postmaster William Landon said delays of 20 to 25 minutes occurred as people mailed packages. An extra window opened to handle demand and patrons arrived before 7 a.m. Peak mail volume was expected Tuesday.
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William Landon
Landon
Light Snow Due for Area Tuesday
Weatherman E F Stapowich predicts a light snow event for Tuesday with temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees. Skies will be overcast. Cold snaps persist statewide with Decorah and Shenandoah posting subzero readings and Mason City, Iowa City, Burlington near or below zero in recent hours.
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Des Moines Council urges Beardsley to accept Red Rock flood project
The Iowa Natural Resources Council on Monday recommended to Governor Beardsley that he tentatively accept the 57 million dollar Red Rock flood control project on the lower Des Moines River.
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William S. Beardsley
Red Rock
Air Force Sabre Jets Win First Test Over MIG-15
In a five minute air battle ten miles south of the Manchurian border, four F-86 Sabres engaged Russian built MIG-15s. One MIG-15 fell in flames. the others fled to safety as Lt. Col. Bruce H. Hinton of Stockton Calif. claimed the victory. The Sabre is touted as the fastest jet with a record speed of 670.981 mph set in 1948.
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Stockton Calif
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Time Is Running Out Goodfellows Need $1 084 More for Christmas Fund
Time is running out as Goodfellows appeal for $1,084 to reach a $4,000 goal for Christmas food baskets and toys. The fund stood at $2,915.58, aiming to aid 300 families and 600 children, with donations urged immediately to ensure Christmas joy for local youngsters.
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Goodfellow
A. H
Gus” Pfaff
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Greg
Pfaff
Council Bluffs
Allott Manhunt for Philadelphia Mystery Sniper
Scores of police hunted a mysterious sniper in Philadelphia's Oak Lane after a woman, Mrs. Claire Cohen, was killed and six others wounded in recent shootings. Officers called the killer a maniac and pledged to pursue him until he is captured.
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Harold Vortherms Killed in Action in Korea
Harold B. Vortherms of Granville was killed in action in the Korean theater, the Department of Defense reported Monday. He was the son of John H. Vortherms of Granville.
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Harold
B. Vortherms
Granville
Department of Defense
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New Press Secretary Sworn In At White House Office
Joseph H. Short was sworn in Monday as press secretary to President Truman. Chief Justice Fred Vinson administered the oath in Truman's office before friends and neighbors. Short, former White House correspondent for the Baltimore Sun, succeeds Charles Gi Ross, who died at his desk on December 5.
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Washington
Joseph H. Short
Truman
Subway Accident Leaves Five Injured at New York Station
Five people were injured Monday when a subway train began to move with its doors open, throwing riders onto the station platform. Police reported the incident occurred as the train started up, causing scattered injuries but no fatalities.
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New York
Hone
January Draft Call Doubled for Pottawattamie County
The January draft call for Pottawattamie County is doubled with sixteen more men ordered to report for induction on January 17. Total inductees rise to 32 as sixteen others were notified last week. After the holiday mail rush the local board will mail selective service cards with serial numbers to over 400 youths aged 18 and 19.
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Pottawattamie County
William Keenan
Selective Service Board
Selective Service
Rail Agreement Hopes Brighton Rail Accord Nears End
Washington reports early settlement hopes for the wage and hour dispute between railroads and four operating unions. About 10,000 yardmen walked for three days, causing freight and Christmas mail delays, as President Truman aides pressed for talks. Yardmen mostly returned to work. a Chicago court hearing was set for union contempt, while 12,000 post office workers aided efforts to clear the holiday mail jam.
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White House
John R. Steelman
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Toledo
Truman
Chicago
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Santa at Stockholm Station Ignites Beard in Pipe Light
A Santa Claus in Stockholm paused at the central railway station to light his pipe. His beard caught fire, bystanders doused him in a water fountain and he escaped injury except for a dented dignity.
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Stocks Rise on New York Market Rally
Stocks surged to around $2 a share as traders reacted to government emergency mobilization plans in an active New York market.
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Warships Join Bombardment at Hungnam Beachhead
The Missouri battleship arrived offshore adding 16 inch guns and one ton shells to the U S 10th Corps firepower. Maj Gen Edward M Almond said Chinese assaults were repelled as artillery concentrations hit their positions. Observers noted heavy red pressure but no breakthrough on Hungnam defense lines.
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Rallying Support For Acheson Against GOP Push
Democratic leaders seek public sympathy for Secretary of State Acheson amid GOP demands for his removal. Reported White House intrigue suggests Truman could reshuffle top posts, with Vinson and Clifford mentioned for key positions. Republicans argue Acheson should have been replaced before his Brussels trip.
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Vinson
Final Corn Figures Are Sharply Higher
The agriculture department’s year end report puts this year’s corn crop at 3,131,009,000 bushels and wheat at 1,026,755,000 bushels. Corn is up 25,573,000 from last month’s forecast of 3,105,436,000, and below last year’s revised 3,379,436,000. Wheat is 16,686,000 higher than the prior month’s 1,010,069,000 forecast, and below last year’s revised 1,141,188,000. The ten year averages stand at 4,900,932,000 for corn and 1,031,312,000 for wheat.
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Agriculture Department
Cease-fire Group Proposes Talks With Peiping on Korea
The U N cease-fire committee offered to travel to Peiping for direct Korean peace talks with Chou En-lai, via a cable read by Lester B Pearson in the general assembly. The group suggested meeting in Peiping or any location chosen by Chou after consulting with Wu Hsiu-chuan who lacks negotiating authority.
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Chou En-lai
China
General Assembly
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
Pearson
Chou
Red China
Gert
Wu Hsiu-chuan
Legion Chief Favors National Guard Call
American Legion national commander Erle Cocke Jr urged calling in six to eight National Guard divisions immediately. He said the United States was dangerously slow in rearming and spoke at a breakfast attended by Legionnaires and military and civilian leaders.
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American Legion
Erle Cocke
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Navy
United States
Chuckle Success Fraud Exposed in Inlend News
A playful item claims Chuckle Success is a fraud, noting the paradox of wealth and waking early, with a satirical jab at aging and sleeping patterns. The piece captions a lighthearted take under Inlend News.
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