Truman Proclaims National Emergency Amid Rail Strike
President Truman proclaims a national emergency to unite the country against a Communist world conquest. He signed the proclamation at 10 20 a m EST and urges full support for armed forces needed to defend freedom while inflation curb measures may be re asserted.
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Cold Weekend From the East and Britain Freeze Parts
The East faces a cold weekend with sub zero temperatures across the Midwest and Northeast. Snow plumes hit the Great Lakes and New York, while Britain endures freezing conditions that halt travel and reduce power usage as subzero nights persist.
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Wilson Receives Vast Mobilization Authority From Truman
Charles E. Wilson, newly resigning head of General Electric, will head a new Office of Defense Mobilization with power over all mobilization activities. He gains control of production, manpower, wage and price regulation, transport, and defense buying, surpassing Byrnes in scope.
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Charles E. Wilson
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Office of War Mobilization
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Emergency Defense Bill Moves to Senate for Early Action
The House swiftly passed a $17.8 billion emergency defense bill, boosting defense funds to $42 billion for the year ending June 30. It allocates $16.8 billion for the armed forces and $840 million for the atomic energy commission, with little nongovernmental spending. Senate action expected next week.
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Nation moves toward 3.5 million armed forces
President Truman announced a goal to raise total military strength to 3.5 million as war emergency measures accelerate. Draft calls will reach 80,000 monthly for two months, with two extra National Guard divisions and more volunteers and reservists across Army Navy Marines and Air Force. The Army faces the largest expansion challenge with balanced progress by the other services.
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Hamilton's December Pay Check Held Up
State Auditor Henry Bridges was told to withhold Luther Hamilton's December retirement check and seek a ruling on his totally disabled status. Governor Scott announced the action at a news conference, noting Hamilton’s past roles as special and emergency judge and a 12 term presiding history, with potential appeal if pay is halted.
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Henry Bridges
Luther Hamilton
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Superior Court
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Asheville
UN Beachhead Falls Back From Hamhung to Hungnam
Allied forces retreat from Hamhung as Chinese troops mount mass sea wave attacks. Demolitions blast the city core while defenders withdraw to a ring around Hungnam port. Refugees flee frozen fields as Chinese push overrun forward positions in intensified assaults. Major Gen. Robert H. Soule notes the sea wave tactic.
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Hungnam Port
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Robit H. Soule
Aircraft Shares Are In Demand
New York traders react to a strong start as demand surges for aircraft and war related issues. Stocks in steels textiles rails and motors rise with major gains in Douglas Grumman Consolidated Vultee Boeing United Aircraft and Curtiss Wright and other war stocks including U S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet General Motors Chrysler Anaconda Copper American Dynamic America Woolen Wyandotte Worsted Southern Railway and Southern Pacific.
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GOP Demand to Fire Acheson Stalls at White House
Washington reports that Republicans pressed for Secretary of State Acheson’s dismissal, but the demand met silence at the White House and State Department. President Truman reaffirmed Acheson’s role while outlining new Western Europe defenses and plans to join talks in Europe. Senate GOP pledges to cooperate with Taft draft but remains noncommittal on action.
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Congressional Mail Heaviest In Years
Congress receives record mail on Korea and world instability with divided views on U S policy. Letters urge use of the A bomb, withdrawal from Korea, aid from Chinese Nationalist troops, and removal of Secretary Acheson while some tout the Monroe Doctrine and nonintervention. Mixed opinions appear from Democrats and Republicans across states.
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Southern Trains Return To Normal Schedules Across Cities
Rail workers in Washington and several cities returned to work as Southern Railway reported improved conditions in Charlotte and Chicago striking crews resumed first day shifts. President Truman urged an end to the walkout while union officials claimed a settlement without formal confirmation.
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Post Office Restores Service After Rail Strike Ends
Washington December 16 The Post Office lifted the embargo on the Christmas mail rush as the three day rail strike neared its end Postmaster General Donaldson ordered normal mail service restored and predicted faster handling of overflowing holiday mail and gift packages
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Union Back-to-Work Movement Spreads Across Cities
Reports say the walkout is easing as strikers in Battle Creek Washington and Alexandria pledge to return after President Truman urged an end to the walkout. Officials promise a full statement on the situation and indicate national union sources weigh in on the move.
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Fifth Army
Miner Rescued After 54 Hours Buried in Coal Mine
SELLECK Washington December 16 John Wolti spent 54 hours pinned under rock and timbers after a mine roof collapse. A 12 by 12 timber kept him alive and conscious as debris fell around him. Rescuers pulled him to surface at 7 20 p m local time to be treated at Enumclaw hospital for a crushed right arm and shock.
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Peace moves in Korea continue under UN mediation
New York report says India’s Sir Benegal Rau will present General MacArthur’s cease fire terms to the Communist side this week. The UN three man committee also includes Lester Pearson and Nasrallah Entezam. Pearson said discussions with General Crittenberger and Ernest Gross covered military aspects of a possible ceasefire, with political issues left for later consideration. The committee aims to reconcile conflicting views to lay groundwork for a truce while avoiding linkage with Formosa or Chinese communist matters.
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