Railroads Seen Easing After Tie-Up With Workers Returning
The Associated Press reports early back-to-work moves easing a week-long railway tie-up. Major lines show near normal service in New York and New England with signs of improvement in other cities, though Chicago remains serious and some regions display slow return. Defense Transport orders prioritize government shipments to clear jams.
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Stock Market Coasts Along in Mixed Trading
Mild cross currents of selling left prices mixed as the market coasted awaiting rail strike outcomes and possible tax action. Declines included Santa Fe, Pennsylvania, Illinois Central, Texas Co, American Telephone, Kennecott Copper, Union Carbide, International Harvester, and National Distillers. gains featured Chesapeake & Ohio, Standard Oil NJ, American Power & Light, Bethlehem Steel, Boeing among others.
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American Dynamid
Philip Morris
American Woolen
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Areer
Boeing
Hiram Waler
Allied tanks drive toward Seoul as Reds feint retreat
In a rapid shift of momentum during a 14 day offensive, five Allied tank task forces near Hoengsong push northeast toward Seoul. American infantry storm a hill near Anyang with bayonets yielding heavy Red casualties. Maj. Gen. Almond orders wide sweep to dislodge remaining Reds along ridges and roads south of Seoul.
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Anyang
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Fifth Corps
Hongchong- Hoengsong
South Korea
Edward M. Almond
Hoengsong
United Nations
Cold Wave Brings Subzero Temps Across Nation
A new Arctic air mass swept the country with strong northwest winds pushing temperatures down to 23 degrees below zero in the cold belt from Montana to the Mississippi valley and Great Lakes. The Weather Bureau warned arctic air reached Ohio and issued cold wave alerts for Ohio Tennessee West Virginia Pennsylvania. Forecasters said the outbreak was not as deep as last week but temperatures remained brutal in the Midwest while the East and South stayed milder.
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Government to issue slaughter control order to curb black markets
Washington reports the Office of Price Stabilization prepares a licensing scheme for all slaughterers with quotas to restrict black market meat. The plan aims to deter fly-by-night operators and ensure packers follow delivery patterns across the nation amid price controls. Officials foresee settlement of enforcement jurisdiction between OPS and the Justice Department and a new top-level manpower committee reporting to Charles E. Wilson.
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Advice Given Sparks Trouble Everywhere
A brief quip from M. L. P. warns that seeking advice invites widespread trouble as cracks in counsel spread chaos among people.
Soviet Note Makes Big Four Talk Probable
Moscow reiterates that German rearmament threatens peace while leaving open talks on other world issues. The note suggests a Paris preliminary meeting of the Big Four to plan a council agenda but limits discussion of substantive questions. Western diplomats call such a step feasible while seeking conference subjects.
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Former ATU Man In Liquor Case Charged in Conspiracy
Wilson federal court indicts eight men on charges of conspiring to violate federal liquor tax laws. The group includes J. C. Haithcock a former ATU investigator from Wake County who allegedly accepted protection payments and warned of raids. Also named are J. Percy Flowers James T. Flowers L. D. Allen Abner Buie Dyson Clovis Sullivan and Wayne Wall of Johnston County.
Dewey to Speak on Foreign Policy at Lincoln Day Dinner
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will deliver an important foreign policy address on February 12. The speech is set for the annual Lincoln Day dinner of the National Republican Club at the Waldorf-Astoria, announced by Chairman Daniel J. Reisner.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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New Jersey Disaster Toll 82 Worst Train Wreck In 32 Years
A crowded commuter train on a newly built trestle in Woodbridge New Jersey plunged off the tracks killing 82 and injuring about 500. The Broker sped onto the trestle despite a 25 mph limit as investigators probe the crash and officials vow hearings.
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N. J
Picture of Death on New Jersey Train Crash Scene
Eyewitness account from Woodbridge New Jersey recalls a fatal commuter train wreck on a cold night. Passengers describe chaos as torches cut through twisted cars, with victims and frightened bystanders, including workers and shoppers, trapped or killed amid debris.
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Arthur Wissner
Elberon
Wissner
American Admiral Would Head Unified Sea Force
Washington reports that NATO planners near completion of a unified sea force with an American admiral as top commander. Admiral William M. Fechteler, head of the Atlantic Fleet, is likely to head the supreme Allied command for the North Atlantic region, with co equal status to Western European forces. The force would defend sea lanes to Western Europe and counter enemy submarines bombers and ships to sustain Eisenhower’s armies. The North Atlantic Ocean area is defined as waters north of the Tropic of Cancer.
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Florida
Economy Advocates Hack Away at Truman Budget
Washington lawmakers pressed to slow tax increases and trim President Truman’s 71.6 billion dollar budget. A joint Senate and House review weighed whether 16.5 billion in new revenue should come in one or two bills as hearings continued. Senator Byrd urged potential deep spending cuts to reduce tax needs, while Senator Taft supported delaying tax action to pursue a balanced budget with austerity measures. Budget official Law ton and revenue chief Schoeneman testified on enforcement. debate focused on tax withholding and broader fiscal strategy.
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Texas Gas Fire at Houston Ship Channel Controlled
A massive gasoline fire along the Houston ship channel was brought under control at dawn after an all night battle by nearly 200 firemen. About 20 firefighters were injured as flames rose 300 feet, igniting a 24 500 gallon tank in a storage terminal with 50 tanks totaling 2 750 000 barrels. Nearby stood a tank with 80 000 barrels of aviation gasoline. Paint peeled from the nearby tank due to heat.
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Houston Ship Channel
Weather Bureau records show temp and rainfall data
Charlotte weather bulletin reports official Weather Bureau records for the 24 hours ending at 7 30 a m including temperature readings and rainfall amounts.
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