Steel Shortage May Slow Two Collins Elementary Additions
Paramount officials announced two four classroom additions at Collins Elementary on Coke Ave may be delayed due to a steel shortage. Contractors Oppert and Forsberg. Gardena, awarded the $127,000 contract, report a subcontractor may face a 60 day wait for all steel. Construction is 180 days, and officials fear completion before fall. Superintendent Robinson said the district will press on with available materials.
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Marines Still in Trap as Yanks Freed
In Korea the battle for Pyongyang rages as US forces from the Second Division break from encirclement and link with Eighth Army on a new line near Sukchon and Sunchon. First Marines remain isolated in the Chosin area, with Seventh Division troops air-supplied and attempting a rescue through a snowbound pass near Kotori.
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Attlee and Truman to Confer on Korean War Plans
Prime Minister Attlee planned a weekend trip to Washington by special plane for high level talks with President Truman. White House officials confirmed readiness for discussions on five key points including the Korean war, atomic bomb use, Western Europe defense, and further UN military commitments, with arrival date to be announced in London.
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Rabbit Foot Heist Ends With Missing Lucky Charm
Miss Carolyn Bell of 1521 Pine Ave pursues a thief after her purse is grabbed while walking near her home. The thief escapes. police later recover the purse and most contents, but the rabbit foot charm remains missing.
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Meteor Darts Over Alaska
In Anchorage Alaska tonight a brilliant blue white light flashed across the sky at 7 53 p m Alaska time and was visible for three to five seconds. A special agent said reports indicate a meteor may have landed in the sea southwest of the city. Thousands heard a swooshing noise as it appeared.
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Nine Die In Fashion Store Fire In Halifax
A fire swept a four story clothing store in Halifax killing nine people tonight. Fire officials reported multiple fatalities as crews fought the blaze in the Nova Scotia capital. The tragedy occurred in the business district, with casualties largely in the upper floors where shoppers and workers were trapped.
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Day of Infamy Editorial Urges Guard on Pearl Harbor Anniversary
An editorial warns that on the Pearl Harbor anniversary next Thursday Communists may attempt a second strike. It contemplates possible attacks in Japan Berlin or oil and aircraft sites, but deems such actions unlikely as Russians avoid direct war while Chinese forces resist.
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Truman Hurls A Bomb Threat at Chinese Reds
President Truman warned the Chinese Communist forces in Korea that the atomic bomb could be used to end the onslaught. He announced a crisis conference of congressional and defense leaders to decide on mobilization and said United Nations forces under General MacArthur will not abandon their mission. He stated MacArthur would decide where and when any A bomb use would occur, and confirmed U.N. action would depend on U.N. authorization and necessary measures.
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