Government pushes voluntary price freeze amid wartime controls
The government, via the Economic Stabilization Agency, orders voluntary price controls on key sectors to hold profits and curb inflation as Korea War costs rise. It warns exceptions exist for farmers and certain manufacturers, with full controls expected by mid spring and mandatory measures possibly forthcoming if voluntary efforts fail.
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Lorn Wasitington
U.P
Eeonanic Stabilization Agency
HSA
Big
Peter
IBA
John Wo Ou
Somor
Seid Diewelminker
Capellat
Dnc
Wii
Craggresd Hay
Fusea
Bet Soi Lodustr
Mit
Washington
Rutht
Aiennelise Mikers
Lise Muanteater
Aea
Gtart
Breiwinner
BSA
Rey
Induste
CPA
ESA
MESA
General Motors
GIM
Mnul
CIO
AFL Auto Workers
Cyrus
Ching
Walter J2. Reuther
ClOante Workers
Me Orkin
Congressional
Caslett
Cammerce
Charles Sawyer
Stuart Syaniiston
National Security Resources Hosed
Willian S. Harrison
Centrals
Tor
Airlift of sick Korean children shocks 1950s readers
Report describes an American sponsored airlift of sick and cold Korean children during the Korean War. Nurses and GPs rushed to load dozens of youngsters, many with tuberculosis and scabies, onto transports at a South Korea airfield as relief trucks stood by. Chaplains and medical staff cared for the exhausted children while awaiting evacuation to safety.
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Peter Kalischer
Seoul
Korea
Jon Little
Heen
Une
WS. Air Force
Blaiscell
Mayfiale
Minn
Cmed
Junchen
Wernger
Chile
Tubere
Binisdell
Mac
Wilfong
Wilfong, Be Befing. Alig
Pia
Philadelphia Phantom Sniper Strikes Man in City
A man was shot and wounded in South Philadelphia in what police described as the city’s latest sniper incident. The victim, Wiehard Lavery, 43, was chatting with friends when he was hit in the leg as he missed a bus. He collapsed, bleeding, while doctors tried to determine the shooter’s direction.
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Pueade Leila
Philadelplua
Wiehard Lavery
Follerethytae Ballat
Legecartias
South
Philadelite
Woman Kidnapped and Attacked in Foothills
A frightened elderly woman reported being kidnapped and assaulted by three men after leaving a Pleasanton bar. She identified a four inch knife used to compel entry into a car, was driven to the Irasonston foothills, and later dumped from the vehicle. Neighbors found her and notified the sheriff's office.
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Irasanton
Pleasanton
Sheriff's Ifive
Eisenhower Calls for Unity and Preparedness Now
General Dwight D. Eisenhower urged American unity and argued the United States is better prepared now than in 1941 and 1942. He warned against partisan politics, urged supply of leadership, and discussed potential European headquarters as Western Allied forces prepare for postwar roles. He praised allied unity and called for strengthening defense and international cooperation.
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Eisenhower
U.S
Benver
Dwight K. Eisenhower Folay
Europe
United States
Thr
Kison- Iaver
Bette
Eisenhrawer
S Srkom
Henry Eisenhower
Titi
Wwe
Howe
Germany
Fort
Russia
Wales
Rerouting Rumor Grips Castyn Valley Freeway Plan
Traffic rumors spark discussion of rerouting a northern portion of the Rastshene freeway through Castyn Valley. State highway officials say plans are preliminary and focus on winter traffic impact and local residential access. The Lewelling area is noted as a potential northern corridor with short-term evaluations ongoing.
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Furmours
Lewelling
tarisiGh
Petty Crime Investigation in Mulford Gardens Area
An uncertain report notes a petty crime linked to women’s underwear thefts and a deadly child attack in the neighborhood. Authorities pursue leads across Mulford Gardens and nearby streets as residents discuss possible suspects and the incident’s broader implications.
USC football coach Cravath resigns after two wins season
Cravath, after nine years as head coach of the University of Southern California Trojans, resigns under pressure following a dinner rally that highlighted a dismal season in which the team won only two games.
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Los Angeles
Topy Cravath
University of Southern California
Trojans
Military Censorship Ordered in Korea
A Tokyo press advisory states that MacArthur's headquarters imposes voluntary censorship during the Korean War. Col MP Echols heads censorship for operations, supply, evacuation, and administration. Some correspondents report effective voluntary rules, while others protest unclear, uneven security guidance across front lines.
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Tokyo
Uwa
Duiyabay
MacArthur
Kore
Anc
Sidtd
Ah Taes
Wepurhuan
Pep Mets
Sid
Inj
Monsay Tillowini
Revere
Java
Hemgwaiy
Northfish
Korea
B.C. Buleart
New Britain
Valuntery
Delay in Castro Valley hospital zoning plans reported
Fragmented report shows officials delaying interim zoning decisions for the Castro Valley hospital area while awaiting fuller plans. The process stalls awaiting information and possible interagency agreements before proceeding with any zoning actions.
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Eden Township
Chabottlsind
Stanton Avenue
Vidley Boulevard
Pendint Clan
Pleien
Castro Valley
Aiecardina
Une Abameria
Intervie
Goning
Fea
Vanerie
Goringe
Artillery Concussion Stuns Beachhead as North Korean Assault Fails
Reports describe heavy artillery concussion on a contested beachhead in Korea. U S forces, aided by carrier aviation, repelled multiple probes with tanks and shellfire, while South Korean units pressed a wide front northeast of Seoul amid ongoing frontline skirmishes.
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Poryo
Trinsdaey
Stepings
Sunghi
Korea
U.S
Wer
Te ST Iid
Hightate
Atic
Cammernist
Luis
Hung
Marth
Siklinee Yesterlay
Seoul
Chuneung
Niles
Air Army
Karson
Re- Porlek
Yonehon
Acheson Flies Home With Report From Brussels
Acheson returns from the Brussels meeting with a report on western Europe’s ability and will to resist Communist pressure. He will brief President Truman and Congress, outlining plans for a broader defense and possible U.S. note offering missiles, while lawmakers caution about unity and political risk.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Brussel
Europe
Cormanunist
Acheson
Ihiure
Bel- Binun
Fox
Henea
Mr 'Pellman
Congress
Tuckey Wills
Brussels
Senate
House For
Ing Vackie Adil
Achinson
Truman
Sen
Rehnd A
Taft
R. O
Warren Seeks Video Use in Defense Preparedness
fragmented text shows Warren proposing video use to aid defense readiness in California. names Raymond WH, Barrows, and Maj. Gen Watter Mo Robert- Sein appear, with Rd Chass in Sanfrancino and Keil Cressie referenced amid unclear context.
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Sacramento
Californiany
Peet
Raymond WH
Barrows
100 Area Families Need Christmas Food
Bill Keller reports on the Salvation Army’s Christmas relief drive in Hayward and surrounding communities. Dozens of families, many with children, face hunger and cold as unemployment and illness strain budgets, with volunteers urging residents to donate food and funds to provide meals, clothing, and warmth this holiday season.
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Bill Keller
Hayward
San Lorenzo
Castro Valley
Mt. Eden
Ashlind
Salvation Army
Avtiak
le Hoy Fond
Je Hwang
Namy
City
Valle Vista
Fayward
Ashland
5 Inn Army
JSC
Heny
Four Injured When Child Opens Automobile Door
Four people were injured yesterday in Scam when a child opened a car door as the vehicle was moving on Lewebling near Wreshington. The driver, a mother identified as Mrs An Never Chditeve of 247 Devonshire, San Tanenen, tried to reach for the child and collided with another vehicle driven by Gurhes, 27, of MO Rteming, San Serenay. The scene occurred near Cast.
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Norma Dean Qaletron
Lewebling
Wreshington
Devonshire
San
San Serenay
Sera
F. Whitree
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