Reds Lay Siege To Key Rail Hub Near Wonju
In the central sector the enemy captured the strategic center of Hongchon about 50 miles east of Seoul and laid siege to the rail and highway hub of Wonju. The Communists were within 12 miles of Wonju, which lies about 25 miles south of Hongchon and 55 miles southeast of Seoul. An Eighth Army spokesman said U.N. forces continued their withdrawal to predetermined positions.
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Hongchan
Seoul
Wonju
Hongchon
Eighth Army
U.N
Steel to Stabilize Prices Across Industry
Washington reports the nation’s steel industry has agreed to stabilize steel prices at current levels, signaling a coordinated move to halt price fluctuations. The decision aims to maintain market steadiness and protect buyers and producers alike.
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Washington
UNS
L A Considers Storm Drains As Raid Shelters
Los Angeles officials launch a survey of storm drains to assess their potential as bomb shelters. The move, ordered by the city council, follows councilman Harold Harby's statement that vast numbers could find safety there in an atom bomb scenario.
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Los Angeles
Board of Public Works
Harold Harby
Tito and Franco Stand Against Russia Threats
Tito speaks out amid three Russian led fronts and satellites encircling Yugoslavia. He understands Moscow thinking well and uses firm words to seek safety. Other nations facing aggression might learn from his stance as the country ships massive aid to stave off famine.
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Tito
Russia
Europe
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Truman Attends Surprise Theater Performance
President Truman visited the Gayety Theater in Washington unannounced to see the stage comedy Apple of His Eye. He paid for his ticket and sat center orchestra, with Edward Arnold and Mrs. Georgia Neene Clark also present, all surprised by the surprise attendance.
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Washington
Truman
Edward Arnold
Butlesque
French Offensive Moves to Trap Viet Minh in Indo China Hills
In Saigon on January 5 officials said the largest French operation in months threatened to trap about 1000 Viet Minh near the hills north of Tienyen in extreme Northeast Indo China. The offensive began before dawn Thursday and continued in the evening, according to a military spokesman.
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Saigon
Indo - China
Tienyen
Indo-China
Police Question Bierce in Black Dahlia Mutilation Case
Los Angeles police plan to question Edward B. Bierce a 45 year old suspect held for his wife’s brutal hotel room slaying as a prime suspect in the famed Black Dahlia mutilation. Detectives Harry P. Finch and James A. Thiele noted Elizabeth Short 22 of Hollywood a party girl whose mutilated body was found January 15 1947 and Florence Crane Bierce 49 killed in a similar fashion.
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Edward B. Bierce
Long Beach
Archie D. Stewart
Fred N. Whichello
Florence Crane Bierce
Rick Tolbert
L. A
Los Angeles
Florence Crane Bieree
Miss Short
Bierce
Price and Wage Freeze Planned
Washington officials reported Michael DiSalle plans a price freeze covering food and wages for about 50 days, aiming to halt price increases while ceilings are set. The plan includes retroactive rules to stop last minute price hikes and may involve farm subsidy proposals to control retail food prices without reducing farmer incomes.
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Washington
Michael ¥. DiSaile
Inga
High Economic Stabilization Agency
DiSalle
Truman
Congress
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Tony" Accardo
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Senate Crime Investigation Committee
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