Christmas Notes From the Roxyette Era in Grafton
The column reflects on holiday life around the Roxy theatre in Grafton, praising community organizers like Mrs Cosgrove for event details and recounting ballet history from ancient rites to Louis XIV. It quotes show business anecdotes about rehearsals, tardiness penalties, Christmas routines, and notes Dan Dailey and Hans Hanson in 1930s Broadway lore.
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Roxy
Roxyettes
Alino
Johnniles
Dan Dailey
Roxy Theatre
New York
Betty
Irene
California
Broadway
Omaha
Grafton
MacArthur warns of guerrilla activity in North Korea
In the west along the 381 parallel quiet conditions persist as General MacArthur cites intensified guerrilla raids directed by radio. American B 29s and jet fighters strike cities and troop concentrations, bombing Won san Pyongyang Chongju and Kogunyang while pilots report over 350 enemy casualties. President Syngman Rhee orders accelerated Communist trials and executions, noting 391 convictions with 242 deaths in Seoul since October 1.
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MacArthur
North Korea
Wonsan
Pyongyang
Chongju
Kogunyang
South Korea
Syneman Rhee
Rhee
Seoul
U S JET Makes Victory Roll After MIG Kill
The U S Sabre pilot Hinton returned to base and performed a victory roll over the airstrip as ground crews cheered. The colonel said he hoped to shoot down an MIG and even asked to receive a red star for his plane. The F 86 Sabre is described as the fastest jet in the world and survived its baptism of fire.
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U.S
Hinton
White House trimmed Christmas delivery hopes face record mall flow
The White House contends Christmas packages can arrive on time despite an unprecedented surge in holiday mall deliveries, signaling ongoing efforts to manage the peak season and keep commerce moving.
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White House
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Eisenhower likely to be confirmed as overall commander in chief
Atlantic continned from page one notes confarnes seems routine and no opposition expected to Eisenhower's appointment as overall commander in chief while Secretary of State Dean Acheson was due to arrive in Brussels.
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Atlantic
Confarnes
Licely
Eisenhower
Dean Acheson
Brus
Pace opens North Atlantic meeting in Brussels
U S Army Secretary Frank Pace opened the North Atlantic conference in Brussels. Pace said the United States is far from ready to resist a Communist assault on western Europe and noted Americans have increased preparedness and plan for greater sacrifices next year.
Conference in Washington Sparks Meat Price Control Talk
Country price controls appear possible as meat industry officials head to a Washington conference this morning. Speculation centers on ceilings for beef lamb and veal, but enforcement would face a token staff and widespread producer numbers. The meeting is likely a fact finding discussion on future price control feasibility and timing.
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Washington
Law on Taft-Hartley Handling Strikes Debated
The House debated strengthening the Taft-Hartley Act to address strikes with nationwide impact. A speaker warned the American people of dangers, noting faith in armed services alone cannot guarantee protection and suggesting railroads could be named in the discussion.
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Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Government Prosecutes Gammie Cases Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Washington reports the government will proceed with contempt of Congress cases in spite of a Supreme Court decision upholding a witness core refusal to answer about Communist party ties. Federal Attorney Fay says indictments were drafted with the ruling in mind. Seventeen cases involve refusals to answer new questions from the House Un American Activities Committee.
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Supreme Court
Patricia Binning
Communist Party
George Morris Fay
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