International Army Established With Eisenhower Heads It
Brussels reports an international army to defend Europe with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower named head. The 12 NATO nations plan a unified force of about a million, to defend a line from the Arctic to the Mediterranean under Eisenhower with Lt. Gen. Alfred Gruenther as chief of staff. President Truman linked US leadership to SHAPE, while Germany’s role remains under negotiation and a total of roughly 60 Allied divisions is projected.
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Histone International Army
Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Eisenhower
Lkely
Versailles
France
Arctic
Mediterranean
Germany
United States
Britain
Yors
Raebel
Alfred M. Gruenther
U. S. Army
Kieuhower
St. Loui
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers In
SHAPE
Columbia University
Washington
Truman
Mac Arthur
Far East
Japan
U. N
Korea
Eack
Farflung
Defense Production
Contron
Mistake In Cartridges Kills One Hurts Two
In Mexico City on December 18 a staged attack for a movie left one soldier dead and two wounded when borrowed ammunition misfired during a faux assault at a barracks. A soldier and a cameraman were among the injured, neither in serious condition.
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Mexico City
W Help
Making & Drum
Sili
Del Rio Weather Forecast Near Delinq Vicinity
Partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with variable winds. No precipitation is expected and temperatures remain mild for the area as conditions change across the region.
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Deliq
Holiday halt on alien processing at Eagle Pass station
County agent Monzingo said alien laborer processing will stop from December 22 to January 7 with a skeleton staff handling calls and correspondence. Applicants with notices pending will be informed as soon after January 8 as possible as offices resume normal operations.
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Eagle Pass
County Agen TV
Edgvle Pass
Oil drilling boom sweeps Denver Julesburg Basin
Denver area reports swelling activity as leases rise in Weld and Larimer counties. Ryan Oil announces new basin leases while Morrison and Dakota tests advance in Holyoke and Kiowa County with plans for deep wells near 4000 and 1200 foot blocks.
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Denver. der
Denver-Julesburg
Lause
Colorado
Nebraske
Wyoming
Kiovs, Colo
Thirteen Texas Counties At Public Hearing
Thirteen Texas counties are expected to be represented at a public hearing here on December 19 before the state highway commission. Delegations from Jefferson, Crane, Midland, DeWitt, Victoria, Houston, Leon, Gonzales, Galveston, Hardin, Howard and Borden Counties will appear. Projects include both local roads and major highway improvements.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
State Highway Commission
Jefferson
Upon
Crane
Midland
Dewitt
Victoria
Houson
Lean
Gonzales
Galveston
Hardin
Howard
Borden
Hunghy Burglars Loot Dallas Home at Night
Police hunted burglars who broke into a residence in Dallas during the night. The suspects reportedly consumed ice cream, a beverage, and a small amount of ship’s rigging remaining, before fleeing the scene.
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DalLas
Truman Refuses Dismissal of Acheson at Press Conference
President Truman says he will not dismiss Secretary of State Acheson amid Republican calls. He recalls a Seward-era refusal and warns communism would be aided if Acheson is removed. Truman also states Marshall stays as Defense Secretary and Lovett remains deputy.
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Washington
Troma Stud
Acheson Homide
Osta
Republican
Congress
Truman
Abraham Gineccl
Seward
Acheson
Dean Acheson
Senate
House
Defense
Marshall
Robert A. Lovett
White House
W Stuart Symington
Traxler Faces Five Year Sentence in Okanogan Trial
Durant Oklahoma reports Pete Traxler was found guilty of a 937 Bryan County robbery and faces five years in prison. A district court jury deliberated about two hours and twenty minutes yesterday before convicting Traxler who had previously been linked to a 1947 robbery case. He was released on a $5 bond. his attorney moved for a new trial without success.
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Faiger
Als
Alvin
Texas
Paul ‘Jruh
el Paso
Ald
James Dyer
Baird
Basil M. Halbert Jr
Sonora
Sul Ross
del Rio
H. E. Hale
Halbert
Hale
Vaileiththawks
Finger
Sul Toss
Durant
Okla
Dew
Roy Urete
Traxler
Bryan Coune
Dawe
Frank ‘Trimmer
Bryan County
Eastham, Toads, Prixon Farm
Big
Texas Criminal Court of Appeals
Traxler Wao
Netts Transferred to San Antonio From Gallup Scout Executive
James L. Netts, long time Scout executive for Northern New Mexico, is transferred to San Antonio to arrange family relocation. Mrs Netts and daughters Jamie Lou and Tereea visit Bel Rio with his parents as they plan to spend Christmas holidays apart from him.
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James Lo Nell
Line Northern New Mexico Catunel
Gallup
San Antonio
San Antone
Rey Wilson on 26 Day Navy Leave to Visit Parents
Seaman Roy Lo Wilson of the United States Navy is on a 26 day leave visiting his parents Mr and Mrs H Wilken at Johor Giregt. Wilson serves at the Naval Communications Election in Bau duan Puerto Rico where he helped guard United States Navy property during the recent Nationalist Party uprising.
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Roy Lo Wilson
United States Navy
Bla Perents
H. Wilken
Johor Giregt
Wilson
Naval Communications Eletion
Bauduan
Puerto Rico
Korean Reds Pressing On Slin Allied Beachhead At Hungnam
Report from Hungnam notes continued pressure by Korean Reds around the allied beachhead. Confusion in the text references contracts and prices for work, suggesting evolving supply or labor details amid the standfast position.
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Slin
Hungnam
Burglars Target Best Cafe in Early Morning Raid
Reported burglary at the Best Cafe on the 1000 block, entry gained by pulling a peg from a door. Food items taken include potatoes and bread. witnesses describe gear and clothes left behind. Police notified, investigation ongoing.
New Curtains For Del Rie High Auditorium Stage
Del Rio High upgrades stage with new velour curtains and gold fringe. Superintendent Tanksley notes the addition includes valance, piping, and tone set pieces, with costs near 2000 dollars.
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del Rie H Igh
Tanksley
Mariott Russel
Sam H Walk Service Award Recipients Listed
The article lists Sam H Walk and others receiving service awards for long tenure. It notes dinners, recognition events, and names several employees with years of service, including inductees and accompanying officials. The piece references a ceremony at Fort Clara and mentions related induction and physicals scheduling issues.
Aliens Must File Address Reports After January 1
Federal requirements compel non citizens to file address reports by January 1. The registry action aims to track residency, with penalties and enforcement outlined by the Alien Registration Act and related public notices.
Memorial Scent Dinner Draws About 100 Attendees
The event drew roughly one hundred participants, including notable locals such as Ester Fawcett and John Hawke, with discussion centered on community matters and upcoming activities. Attendees included figures like Harold Potts and Dav Young, amid reports of organizational planning and local engagement efforts.
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Chance Jr
Dion Tick
Aaceedis
Ester Fawcett
Beanie
John Hawke
Susvercea Dav
Young
CoiMtsetoler
Harold Potts
Potts
Saor Shiles
Stores Extend Hours To Eight This Week
John Rowland of the Chamber of Commerce reports some downtown stores will stay open until 8 p m this week to accommodate shoppers. Not all stores will be open late every night.
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John Rowland
The
Chamber of Commerce
Rowland
Uae
Council And Commission Consider Intergroup Understanding Study
The council and a commission discuss a plan to devise a study and outline a course of action to address tensions between English and Spanish speaking residents. They seek to identify causes of misunderstanding and improve communication within the state community.
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Tellne
Truck Crash in Texas Kills Six Mourned Victims
A highway collision near Wells Texas on December 19 killed six people including Keener 30 and Rhodes 3. Authorities report a severe wreck involving multiple vehicles on the highway, with other travelers injured.
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Mineital
Allies Hold Beachhead as Chinese Forces Press Near Hungnam
Allied units in northeast Korea report pressure along the Hungnam front with Chinese troops probing the beachhead. US air forces reported abandoning Yonpo field while engineers destroyed supplies and disabled aircraft. Navy carriers and warplanes bombarded concentrations as I Corps units and allied artillery repelled several assaults.
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TORYO
Osum Hungnam
Korea
Air Force
Yonpo Adfield
Hungnam
Col
William Quinn
Crisfirit
Rhee
Ham-hung
Finland
Wolegnam
Maf
Sea of Dabas
Mutiaieun
Uies
Man Injured As Car And Train Collide
Reyos, 2, injured in collision between a car and a train at a crossing near Conepa Station Tuesday morning. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. The vehicle, driven south, was demolished on impact with the eastbound train from Dessinger.
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Eastbouads Dessinger
Vuraday
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Dwight E. Eisenhower
Henry C. Finger
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
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Hereford
West Texas
Ftabgen
India
New Delhi
Inidis
University of Evonsylvane Haere
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U. S. Dept. of Commerce
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Pete Traxler
James L. Netts
Rey Wilson
Bel Rio
Alow Panne
Hoopetorel
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Amery
Ruesill
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Tie
Boston
Aring Coyditeer
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NEA Radios Volepliotet
Sam H. Walk
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Wille B Carter
Clive Cookston
Pat O'Brien
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Stine Wit
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Tfrrer
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