Reds Hit ROKs as Allies Clash with MiGs in Korea Front
Allied forces reported heavy ground exchanges as 200 Red attackers pressed Pinpoint Hill and Sniper Ridge on the central front at Kumhwa. United Nations Sabre jets fought 50 MiG-15s in 16 air battles with six Russians shot down. U N forces tallied December Communist losses at 9,429 killed wounded or captured, and air forces claimed a few MiGs downed or damaged.
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Korea
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Kumhwa
U. N
Eighth Army
5Th Air Force
New Year's Holiday Death Toll Fails To Hit Forecast
The United Press tally shows 284 deaths from plane crashes fires and miscapes during the four day Christmas and New Year period total 798 for the two holidays 1058 overall. Safety officials warn weekend travel could raise the toll with an all time peak in reach. Ned H Dearborn notes rate near 3.6 per hour and hopes to beat estimates as weather could curb trips.
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United Press
National Safety Council
Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Dearborn
Midwest
Senators Seek Opening For Rules Battle
A small group of senators prepared to challenge Senate rules that enable filibusters. Defeat appeared likely as Republicans led by Taft and most Southern Democrats opposed the move. Leaders Anderson and Ives were chosen to head a futile skirmish amid a broader push tied to civil rights.
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Senate
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Sen
Russell
Georgia
Sens
Anderson
Ives
Morse
Oregon
Truman taxes proposal sparks GOP scrutiny in Washington
President Truman proposed immediate tax deductions for living expenses for the President Vice President and House Speaker totaling 50000 annually for the President and 10000 for Senate and House leaders to replace prior tax free allowances. Republicans questioned motives and timing while considering the idea a possible trap or a fair policy in a high cost town.
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Truman
Eisenhower
GOP
Nixon
House
Joseph Martin Jr
Senate
Capitol Hill
Harry
White House
Rep
Keating
Simpson
Ways and Means
Congress
Byrnes
R-Wis
Ways and Means Committee
Lie accuses State Dept of delaying UN disloyalty data
Secretary-General Trygve Lie publicly charged the U N that the U S State Department delayed or denied information on disloyal Americans for UN staff. The U N said since 1948 Lie sought data on about 2 000 Americans with adverse comments only 24 times. The State Department declined comment as a new federal grand jury probe into disloyal Americans at the UN was announced.
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Trygve Lie
U. S. State Department
I . N. Lie
U. S
State Department
Senate
Atty
James P. McGranery
Washington
U. N
Lie
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Ron Price
Rotary
Anus Nel
New York Grand Jury
Lie Sa
U. S. Secretary of State
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Three Die As C-47 Crashes Near Raleigh Creek Park
A U S Air Force C-47 crashed in Crabtree Creek state park near Raleigh Durham airport during rain and fog killing three of four aboard. T Sgt Edward Matus survived and walked to Raleigh Durham airport seeking help.
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Crabtree Creek
Raleigh-Durham
Edward Matuis
Cleve Afb
S. C
Pope Afb
Matus
Civil Air Patrol
Air Force
Cary
Donaldson Afb
S.C
Laurinburg man to face no bond in police shooting case
Coroner recommends no bond for Harry Lowell 25 of Laurinburg in the Christmas night pistol slaying of Fay etteville officer Larry Graham 22 after a Laurinburg dance at the Laurinburg Maxton Air Base. Howell says self defense as Graham reached toward his pocket.
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Laurinburg
Harry Lowell
Larry Graham
Fayetteville
Laurinburg-Maxton Air Base
Graham
Howell
Fertilizer Use Urged By Agriculture Official At Raleigh
W A Minor assistant to Secretary Brannan told 250 agricultural leaders at North Carolina State College that more efficient lime and fertilizer use is needed to improve farmland, increase food and fiber production, and raise farmers' net returns amid population growth.
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Raleigh
W. A. Minor
Charles F. Brannan
Minor
North Carolina State College
Eisenhower In Fine Health Says Personal Physician
President-elect Eisenhower is reported in very good health by his physician Maj. Gen. Howard Snyder who has watched him since 1945. He has a strong reserve, recovers quickly, and maintains a stable weight around 178 pounds with little exercise. He sleeps six to seven hours, wears glasses for reading, and shows normal hearing and reflexes. His blood pressure is 140 80 and his appetite and digestion are good. He plans a quiet day at home and has no announced plan for a pre-inauguration press conference.
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Howard Snyder
Snyder
West Point
Hagerty
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Government Intervenes in New York Dock Strike
The New York dock strike by 462 workers halted or slowed activity on 61 piers and spread to Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore. After a nine hour mediation session the Federal Mediation Service urged resumed talks while unions pressed broader demands amid internal disputes over leadership and a state crime probe.
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Baltimore
New York Shipping Association
Thomas E. Dewey
Alfred Driscoll
New Jersey
Vincent Impellitteri
Peoale
Ryan
Gene Sampson
International Office
State Crime Commission
Sampson
Crime Commission
Frank H. Brown
Federal Mediation Service
Republicans and Dixiecrats Join in New Congress
The 83rd Congress convened with Republicans and Southern Democrats aligned to push GOP proposals. Key actions include swearing-in of members, planned rule changes to ease filibusters, and elections of Martin as House speaker and Bridges as Senate president pro tempore. Taft named Senate majority leader as Eisenhower’s program guides the new session.
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GOP
Alben W. Barkley
Senate
Ralph R. Roberts
House
House Rules Committee
Joseph W. Martin
R-Mass
Styles Bridges
R-N.h
Martin
Bridges
Senate Republicans
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Eisenhower
House Republicans
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Senate Democrats
Sen
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
House Democrats
Re- Grieg
Sam Rayburn
Exas
Little ti Little ti troubles fade with age
A playful verse traces a boy’s path from schoolyard woes to adult concerns like romance rent and rheumatism. The notice nods to reading writing arithmetic shaping a man’s later trials in everyday life.
Congress Opens Without Doughton First Time in 43 Years
North Carolina loses long serving Democrat Robert Lee Doughton as Congress opens without him for the first time in 43 years. New NC members include Republican Charles R. Jonas and Democrats L. H. Fountain and George A. Shuford joining Hugh Alexander in the House.
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Bob Doughton
Margaret Kernodle Washington
Robert Lee Doughton
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Coughton
Carolina
Charles R. Jonas
Lincolnton
Charles A. Jonas
Jonas
Hamilton Jones
D-Nc
Rep
Bulwinkle
Gastonia
Hugh Alexander
Kannapolis
Republimc
Alexander
Doughton
Percy Meekins
Manteo and Lenoir
Stella O. Miller Morrison
Philippines
Laurel Springs
N. C
Blue Ridge Mountains
L. H. Fountain
Tarboro
George A. Shuford
Asheville
Fountain
John H. Kerr
Warrenton
Shuford
Monroe Redden
DNC
Hendersonville
Weather outlook with low 22 high 42
Tonight’s low is 22 degrees and tomorrow’s high reaches 42. Today’s high was 43 with a low of 37 overnight. Sunset is 5 18 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 6 30 a m.
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