U Nations Inch Toward Koreas Front in Rear-Guard Action
U S forces report the Hungnam beachhead reduced to a few miles around the harbor as withdrawal proceeds under artillery and naval cover. American gunners hit enemy concentrations while Marines and Navy pilots claim 1 900 casualties and care for the wounded at sea. Elsewhere, minor skirmishes occur near Chunthon 10 miles south of the 38th parallel with North Korean reinforcements observed and a rebuilt North Korea Army seen forming a mobile force of up to 15 divisions.
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Washington
U.S 10Th Army Corps
Hungnam
Tenth Corps
Gen ‘Marine and Navy
Korean Peninsula
U.S Highth Army
Chunthon
88Th Parallel
Chahchon
Ani
Sith
Bsa
Mapas
North Hortan
City Of Grafton Votes 4800 For Water Plant Demolition
The city of Grafton approved a 4800 contract for junk at the old steam water plant in Grafton Park. Hart Brothers Merchandise Co. of Clarksburg won the bid, with labor to be provided by a Clarksburg firm at no city cost. Two lower bids were reported. City aims to demolish soon to clear space for storage and fund a standby engine driven pump at the pump station.
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Grafton
Grafton Park
Hart Brothers Merchandise Company
Clarksburg
Hart Brothers
A Page Lockard
T “Ue
Water Department
WV Cities to Spend 14.4 Million Next Year on Public Services
Harold Shamberger of West Virginia University reports that state cities plan 14.4 million dollars in the year ending June 30. County courts will spend 13 million. Over 60 percent goes to police fire protection and street sewer maintenance. Other funds cover administration recording reporting and sanitation. Smaller items include hospitals libraries and recreation.
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Charleston
Harold Shamberger
Bureau of Government Research
West Virginia University
Shamberger
West Virginia
White Christmas Expected In Local Area Weather Outlook
Snow flurries and freezing temperatures are forecast for tomorrow with a likely White Christmas. Graf ton saw little snow last night as temperatures dropped to seven below zero at 11:55 pm and rose to 20 above by morning. Elkins recorded three degrees below zero with half an inch of new snow bringing total to three inches. Boone and McDowell counties saw up to two inches, while Sewell Mountain in Fayette County reported one inch. Flat Top remained at three degrees above zero.
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Grafton
West Virginia
Nrthern
Elkins
Boone
McDowell
Sewell Mountain
Fayette County
Charleston Transit seeks fare hike after PSC study delay
Statewide roundup notes the Public Service Commission seeks more information before ruling on Charleston Transit’s request to raise the minimum cash fare from seven to ten cents. The PSC will study a 1960 revenues statement, delaying a decision until January 15. The story also covers Morgantown bus-office holdup suspects questioned and two men sought in Charleston area robbery. In Parkersburg a $3,700 liquor store burglary is unsolved with four assailants suspected. Other items report West Virginians listed as wounded or missing in Korea, a Mercer County police feud leading to a $50,000 libel suit in Charleston, record Huntington post office receipts, and a Beckley road-construction note.
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Charleston
Public Service Commission
Mprite
Charleston Transit
PSC
United Nations
Korea
Department of Defense
West
Hoover Voices Limits on Sending Troops to Europe
Former President Herbert Hoover calls for full exploration of the question before sending more American troops abroad. He will address the nation by radio and television tonight, promising to appraise U S policies amid the tense world situation. The speech will be carried by Mutual at 8 p.m. EST and rebroadcast by NBC at 10 30 p.m. WOR TV affiliate carries at 8 p.m.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Congress
Hoover
Mutal
N-B-C
W-O-R
Why More GIs Going To Europe Provokes Questions
Washington reports lawmakers from both parties press for clear reasons behind President Truman's order to deploy more American troops to Europe. They demand full details on NATO allies' contributions and assurances against stripping U S military resources. They seek briefings from Secretary Acheson and Army Secretary Pace at the earliest committees.
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Washington
Truman
Europe
Acheson
Army
Frank Pace
Truman Faces Choice Over Acheson Unity Push
Washington reports Republican critics demand Dean Acheson’s removal as Truman returns from Brussels with plans for a 1,000,000 man European army led by Eisenhower. Truman vows to back Acheson, arguing firing would aid communism while Taft, Wherry and Old Guard Republicans press for dismissal amid stalled unity.
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Washington
Robert Patt
Truman
Acheson
Dean Acheson
Robert Tait
Kenneth Wherry
Congress
Brussels
Belgium
Eisenhower
Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Wayne Morse
Oregon
George Aiken
Vermont
Taft
Wuerry
Free Christmas Party For 96 Local Kids
The Grafton Womans Club and a local theatre host a free 1:30 p.m. Saturday event at the Manos theatre for 96 underprivileged children. A movie of A Christmas Carol, candy, fruit, nuts and a toy for each child, plus Santa, are planned. Mrs. Mary Smith’s 4 H group will perform, with refreshments served. Youth Activities committee led by Mrs. W G Shroyer coordinate the program.
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Grafton Womans Club
Santa Claus
Manos Theatre
Santa
Mary Smith
W. G. Shroyer
Top State Officials May Be Eligible for Social Security
Charleston A G office says elective and appointive top state officials may qualify for social security coverage. Assistant AG W Hanna Jr notes they are subject to constitutional pay changes and that matching funds for old age coverage should be treated as a tax, not a salary increase. Governor Patteson requested the opinion.
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Charleston
Attoney
W. Hanna, Jr
Congress
Hanna
Govern Patteson
Mysterious shooting reported in Philadelphia area
Philadelphia police report another mysterious shooting, this time injuring 45 year old Richard Lavery on 3 street in South Philadelphia as he spoke with friends. It follows seven prior shootings in seven weeks, with no link yet to a confessed mad sniper.
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Philadelphia
Richard Lavery
Lavery
Nurses Exempted From Tax Resolution Passed by City Council
The City Council gave second reading to an ordinance rescinding a $15 professional tax for city hospital staff nurses and ordered refunds for those already paying. The council also restricted the City Parking lot to parking only, noting the lot was donated with conditions and that on duty business beyond parking violates the gift stipulations.
U S Britain and France Back Russia on German Conference
Washington reports Britain France and the United States have agreed in principle to a Russian proposal for a big four conference on unification of divided Germany. Western Foreign Ministers in Brussels state discussions must cover all East West Germany friction, not only unification and neutralization.
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Washington
Britain
France
United States
Germany
Brussels
Moscow
Germay
Extent Of Eisenhower's Power In Western Europe Debated
The article discusses how much authority General Eisenhower will have as commander in chief of western Europe under NATO. It notes Truman has given operational command to Eisenhower for U S and allied forces, but final say rests with the joint chiefs of staff. It questions if Eisenhower could move troops across Europe and resolve conflicts with allied governments. It mentions German troops as potentially useful, and quotes Eisenhower on American strength. It also reports Mrs. Eisenhower's sadness over delaying plans to retire to a farm near Gettysburg.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Western Europe
Europe
Norway
Truman
U.S. Army
U.S
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Kansas City
Tke
America
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
First Step Toward War Censorship Reported
Washington dispatch notes General Mac Arthur indicates military operation news will be checked in Tokyo or Korea before filing. No penalties specified for noncompliance.
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Washington
General MacArthur
Toyo
Tokyo
Korea
Pittsburgh Night Clubs Plan Early New Year Celebrations
Downtown Pittsburgh clubs seek to end 1950 on December 30 with New Year Eve parties. Five leading venues plan Saturday celebrations, dropping cover charges and providing noisemakers to mark the pre New Year event. State liquor board rejects Sunday festivities citing law, prompting the clubs to push ahead with their early party.
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Pittsburgh
State Liquor Control Board
Cltss
Grafton Women’s Club to Give Candy and Carol Show
About 600 children from the surrounding area will attend a Christmas program hosted by the Grafton Women’s Club. The event includes a showing of A Christmas Carol with background carols, candy distribution, and a greeting by club members. Admission will be charged to the audience, with club volunteers assisting.
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Grafton
Wwotmin
Manos
Laren
Woman's Club
Sue Woman's Club
Whic
Mysterious Desert Sphere Sparks Science Curiosity
In New Mexico a large metal globe was found in the desert stumping experts at the state institute of meteorites. Four official agencies including the Army Navy Air Corps and several universities are investigating the object as science pages note. The uneventful area and uninhabited lands frame the mystery.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
State ‘Institute of Meteorites
Army
Navy
Air Corps
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Mercer County
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C. B. Dye
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Dye
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