Russia pushes atomic program as defense bill climbs
Washington reports intensified Russian atomic development cited by Atomic Commission Chairman Gordon Dean during testimony on a $3.0 billion emergency defense measure. Senate House talks to reconcile bills as air defense gaps, force expansion, and cruiser transfers to South America dominate hearings.
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Goldsboro Woman Burned To Death In Her Home
A 37 year old mother died in a home fire in Goldsboro early today after stumbling in the hall of her burning two room apartment. Her husband fought through ice in the back yard to save their three year old child. The victim Mrs Herman Gautier was found near the back yard as firemen gained control. Gautier a truck driver was treated at Wayne Memorial hospital. He said he had started the fire with an oil stove in the kitchen and woke to flames spreading to the bedroom.
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Wayne Memorial Hospital
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West German troops inch toward European army role
Bonn reports two thirds of Germany and Western powers near a plan to swap troops for near independence. Chancellor Adenauer says a big step forward opens talks with France, the United States and Britain on including West German forces in a 1,000,000-man defense plan against Soviet aggression amid long negotiations and occupation controls.
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Absenteeism Delays Key US Legislation Over Holidays
A Christmas exodus leaves major emergency mobilization bills stalled until January as House and Senate struggle to reach conferees. The $5.2 billion excess profits tax and $20 billion arms bill await final agreement, with limited sessions possible before New Year. A civil defense administration bill faces swift Senate approval, while defense production outlook remains optimistic.
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Yugoslavia vows Western help if war comes
Belgrade Dec 22 an army spokesman told Yugoslav citizens for the first time that the government would seek help from the West and arms from abroad in case of war. Maj. Gen. Djuro Loncarevic spoke at a reception with Premier Tito, condemning Soviet leadership and noting Yugoslavia would not fight alone if Russia attacked.
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Cradled Joyful Years From Measles to Matrimony
A brief nostalgic note celebrates joy and resilience as a life arc from childhood illness through marriage, highlighting hopeful progress and enduring happiness.
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British Chief In Singapore Warns Peiping
In Singapore on December 22 British Commissioner MacDonald warned Peiping's Reds that the free world will not be dictated by Chinese Communists. He said Western patience may end if China’s leaders stay hostile to the UN and East‑West cooperation, citing British investments and trade in China and sabotage affecting Malaysia.
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Adam Hat Drops Pearson Radio Contract
Adam Hat stores will not renew Drew Pearson’s radio contract when it expires February 18. The decision, announced by president Charles V. Molesworth, stems from a planned advertising media shift for 1951 and is not tied to the Pearson McCarthy controversy.
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Acheson to Report on Western Europe Pact Defenses
Secretary of State Acheson testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Brussels pact agreements for Atlantic defenses in Western Europe. President Truman says pact nations will train together soon for free world defense, as Congress seeks details on Korea reinforcements and troop commitments. Senator Lodge seeks specifics on Brussels arrangements and extra foot soldiers.
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R-Mass
Auto Industry Capitulates To Rollback
DETROIT December 22. The auto industry awaits a clarification of government wage controls after GM capitulated to an order cutting prices for new cars. GM will reprice 1951 Chevrolets Pontiacs and Cadillacs to 1950 levels, with wage control terms still unsettled by the Wage Stabilization Board.
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North Korean Woman Killed With Troops at Front
Northeast Korea dispatch reports a uniformed North Korean woman found dead on the Hungnam beachhead front after a pre-dawn infiltration attempt. She bore a cut-down fatigue uniform with North Korean army buttons and a big R stitched on one sleeve and a K on the other, and carried a large German made camera. No identification papers were found.
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Former Roosevelt Aide Edward Prichard is released
Edward F. Prichard Jr. a Paris attorney and former administrative aide to President Roosevelt, was freed from the Federal Correctional Institution near Ashland after President Truman commuted his two year sentence to time already served. Warden R O Culver confirmed the order and release at 8 p m last night.
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Edward F. Prichard
Truman asks Congress for emergency powers in wartime
President Truman seeks authority to shuffle government contracts and reorganize agencies during the national emergency. Congress delays final action, while sleeping laws mobilize to allow quicker action. The plan would let him adjust pricing and terms with manufacturers and restructure agencies to speed operations.
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Congress
Evacuation of 25000 Civilians From Hungnam Area
In the Hungnam beachhead area, nearly 25,000 civilians were evacuated as Red attacks intensified in western Korea. U N pressure for a cease fire was rejected by Peiping with Chou En-lai calling the six point plan illegal. MacArthur warned of a possible new Chinese offensive as American forces fortified the Hungnam perimeter with rocket ships and naval guns.
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Navy plans a new jumbo aircraft carrier
Vice Admiral Lynde McCormick testified that the Navy is planning a large carrier smaller than the United States but larger than its current big ships. The vessel would sit between about 45 000 and 65 000 tons and come amid defense funding discussions before Congress.
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Big Guns Dominate Beachhead in Korean War Artillery
Brigadier General Roland P. Shugg leads the beachhead artillery as American guns dominate the line with self propelled 155 mm howitzers and 105 mm pieces. Carrier planes support operations while observers use red and blue target charts to unleash rapid fire against approaching Communist forces.
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Roland P. Shugg
Shugg
Auto Shares Rally As Market Receives Fresh Supports
New York stocks rise on Dec 22 as autos lead with gains across the sector. General Motors unfreezing sales and a government price rollback spur buying while reports hint GM plans to build military aircraft. Other listed firms include Chrysler Studebaker Beecham Sears Distillers American Smelting Am Cyanamid Du Pont Eastman Kodak Texco Consolidated Edison and Southern California Edison.
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