National Emergency Proclaimed to Mobilize Nation
President Truman proclaimed a national emergency and created a supreme defense mobilization office to direct, coordinate, and control all resources. He named Charles Wilnes of General Electric to lead the drive, warning of a communist world threat and calling on all Americans to sacrifice for rapid mobilization and economic stability.
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Whaliington
Truman
Charlie
Wilnes
Eiey
Wilko
Cellvstice
Stephen Farly
Five
Jufiuttes Inter
White House
Dtr
Triian
Lo Cali
Menber
Atime
Tonman Eid
Thia
Agaresnion
Remedebutilat
Reds
Achlen
Fia
Amerlatd
Hill
Bloxakian
Fecefiam
Tf Speeeh
Pigma
Suse Wa Piealble
Weather Summary Across States This Weekend
Weather outlook for Colorado Wyoming New Mexico and surrounding regions. Colorado expects generally fair conditions Saturday through Sunday with little temperature change. Wyoming shows partly cloudy north and fair south with light snow flurries in the mountains. New Mexico reports fair Saturday with a temperature shift.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Truman Warns Nation of Grave Danger and Calls for Strength
President Truman told the nation the United States faces grave danger and urged rapid military buildup, wage and price controls, and the creation of a new defense office under Charles J. Wilson as he warned of Soviet actions and the threat to civilization.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Amiday
Tota
Ilan
Trapmin
Milena
Soviet Union
North Korea
Russia Demands Hirohito Trial
Moscow demands an answer from the United States and Britain to a note proposing that Emperor Hirohito be tried by a military court for World War II war crimes. The United States says the note is a smokescreen to hide Soviet failures to account for Japanese POWs and other prisoners.
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Moscow
Tonleit
United States
Belinin
Hirohito
U. S
United Mulians
Trussis
Home for Christmas Missing in Action Chronicle
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a person writing of returning home for Christmas then going missing in action. Text mentions names, places, and wartime context with broken phrases about a wife, letters, and monitoring efforts.
Shopping Days Till Christmas At All-Greenly Stores
Washington reports show Congress approving a nationwide civil defense plan to guard civilians against enemy attacks. The program envisions $3.1 billion over three years with substantial local funding duties, as governors and mayors push for rapid consideration in the Senate.
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Washington
Itunie
Theeenate Armed Services Committee
Kefauver
D-Tettu
Legisladlas
Trumén
Walt
Cancer Fund Head Selects Chairman
Sirs Toula Littler general chairmen of the cancer fund driving appointed committee chairmen Mrs Earl Mu Kinley Waldini Mrs Gilbert Komke and Tifrs Meynold Shwayder Wivruture and jaimple Wat Mrs Neal Cras and Mrs Henry Broadhurst program Mrs Rudulph Singer sewing and encrypt Cravndsravk toy the drive which ovens Next spring was held Tuesday meeting Mey Lu fiers home We Nineteenth Avenue Mrs Fred Braun of Denver hailed army commander by the Calor 140 cancer Solidity explained to my drive and outlined projects which organizations may interlake tn help wadeer patiente Among focal sponsors is the AAUW.
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Toula Littler
The
Cancer Fund
Earl Mu
Kinley
Waldini
Gibert Komke
Aid Tifrs
Meynold Ft
Shwayder
Wivruture
Jaimple Wat
Neal Cras
Henry Broadhurst
Rudulph Singer
Mey
Lufiers
Nineteenth Avenue
Fred Braun
Denver
UN Cease-fire Effort in Korea Faces Rough Time
Lake Success Dec 16 UN diplomats report the Korean cease-fire talks with Chinese Communist representatives stalled. Three member committee officials met by telephone overnight, signaling mounting tensions as negotiators seek to end fighting in Korea. Chinese envoy Wu reportedly advised restraint. Government officials in New York say the situation remains unsettled and evolving.
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Lake Success
Red Chinna
U. N
Korea
China
Red
U.N
Abdie
Tina
Hsin Walt Poiplig
Security Council
Lantalaht
Revolle
Flelaln
Most Greeter Stores Open Tonight for Convening
Most Greeter stores will stay open this evening for the convention at CHTIAONS and pTEtE. An important note indicates the ivesley stores will remain open past Cab Friday.
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Ivesley
ARO P.m
Cabriday
Chtiaons Anc
Truman in Brief Washington Dec 1 summary
Washington dispatch outlines President Truman's surprise national emergency address. It cites a jump in military manpower from 2.7 to 3.5 million, mobilization of guard divisions, rapid defense production, price and wage controls, voluntary central allocations, sweeping powers, expanded taxes, and wartime finance measures.
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Washington
Truman Wuttin
Naliony Guard
Charles &, Wilson
Pny
Atari
Gasoline Rationing Not Likely This Winter
Washington reports deputy administrator for defense issues says rationing of gasoline seems unlikely in the near term. No widespread fuel cuts anticipated as winter approaches, despite high demand and ongoing energy policy discussions. London Daily Express names Winston Churchill Man of the Year with a large wine production note.
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Lonnon Wee
Artive
London
Rxproas
Winston Fluted
Post Office Cancels Ban on Parcel Post
Postmaster General Donaldson announced the embargo on parcel post due to the railroad strike is lifted. Normal mail service will resume immediately and postmasters will facilitate mailing of packages and other items. Strikers were returning to work as talks continued. officials expect full resumption of operations soon.
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Greelay
Alvike
Reese Wilkinson
Christina
Sinfas
Midwane
Washington
Prealiant Truman
Foothaater
Donaldson
Tewa
Wockington
Trump
Alnes
Vail Vaadh
Colursda Ecg Folay
Frank A. Pompanio
Snd
Jezse M. Donaldson
Pompanio
Norinal
Jury Acquits Mother in Death of Infant
A Denver court jury acquitted Mrs. Scott of the charge in the infant death of three month old Stephen Les Scott. The verdict followed hours of deliberation with the defense contending accidental death and the prosecution asserting homicide. After the reading, the defendant’s father confronted the prosecutor as officers separated the men.
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Denver den
Mra
Bnt Marlen Groka
Agaiy
Pers
Marine Lt Richard Kitchen Recalled to Duty in Weld County
Richard S Kitchen a Loveland high school product and local lawyer has been recalled to active duty as a first lieutenant in the U S Marine Corps Reserve. A 1949 Yale graduate and Denver University LLB, he previously practiced law in Greeley where he and his wife Pollyann and daughter Lesley Pare live at 1419 13th Street. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II with the Second and Fifth Marine Divisions and is active in local civic groups including the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Weld County Library. The Weld County GOP praises his service and dedication to country and announces his reassignment will not end his ties to the community.
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Awheid
Kitchen
LnuiLestind
Weed County
Waring Corps
Kitchen Fm
Fla
Marine Corps Reserve
Kilehen
Tiis
Pollyann
Daugster
Lesley Pare
Creeley
Thirteenth Street
Bis Tentershy
Hitler
Kiteten
Richard
Greeley
Martin G. Field
GOP
Central Committee
Orneley American Legion
Elks Welfare Committee
Chamber of Commerce i Menicipal Aftaire and Greelere
Colorado
YFW
Loveland High
Yala
Lee
Denver University
BF. Kitchen
Loveland
Wfhe
Russia Protests West German Rearmament Push
Russia objects to West Germany rearming, warning it would undermine the future security framework. Soviet officials accuse Berlin of seeking a NATO-like alliance and press officials deny Moscow seeks a new accord with Washington.
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Russia
West Germany
Allied Beachhead Forces Driven from Hamhung Amid Chinese Assault
The battles raged around Hamhung as Allied forces retreated from the port area. Chinese troops swarmed into the Hamhung suburbs driving back U.S. aimed positions while American and allied units fought to hold the Hungnan beachhead. Maj. Gen. Robert H. Soule described the tactics as ferocious and modeled on prior Chinese methods, with heavy infantry assaults and night maneuvers cited as key elements of the push toward the sea.
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Hamhung
New Face Oceans
Port of
Hungnam
Nerenn
Aimerican Coldier
Tamhang
Communista
Robert H. Soule
China
Ching Kol-shetr
Hughes
Eilee
Souleg
VY. S
la Te Dea
U.S. Liegaeye
U.S
U.s. Eighth Army
Hasth Parallel
I Noomman's Land
Lin Piao
Lew
TS Tenth Corps
Nice
Uiey
Boulnwest
Aird
Hanmnlong
Mtd Wen
Youtiv Shelly
Tonka
Armentinis
Erauelind
Witack
Geology Building Plans Advance at GU
Denver December 16 report outlines University of Colorado approval to fund a new geology building with total cost around 918000 dollars. Legislature previously granted 104000 dollars toward the project as part of state support for higher education facilities.
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Denver
Colorado
Regeula
Hus Lynding
Yianing Commission
Switchmen Return to Work Amid National Rail Strike
Switchmen in Chicago and other cities began returning to work after a three day strike crippled transportation. Talks in Washington reportedly led to an agreement though confirmation was scarce. A federal judge ordered yard workers to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for striking.
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Chicago
Dec
Washington
Werelvikers Wind
Swift
Hattle Creek
Mich
Alasandria
Neshville
Pittshapes
Tmumda
Tex
Whhich
Gus Nation
Topanion Pe Rail Ab
Feils
Ait Nation
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Michael J. Igoe
Jay
Monnyy OU Revlon
Jey Coden Cistriet Mtarney
Cileigo
Naked
Jude ‘Gne
Kerner
Abel
Tiulgewey Inn
J. CanMell
Althugh
Tian Ano
Minis Court
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Leo
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Senate
Francis W. Carpenter
Admintat Incor
Nruco K. Brown
Petralim
W. PB. Kennedy
Brotherhood of Railroad Truthmen
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Ee Wucdin
Lion Hoare
Steelman
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Inter Pains
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Richard Kitchen
Gresley
Mering Corps
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VFW
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