Wherry Fears Arms Plan to Wreck Economy
Senator Wherry contends the administration’s arms program would wreck the economy. He cites a three year military bill of about 73 billion dollars plus civilian projects pushing total to 100 billion. Douglas argues for a 6 million man fighting force as Russia’s potential strike threat grows.
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Europeans Toast New Year Amid Fears And Fanfare
European cities rang in the new year with champagne and celebrations while political fears lingered. In London West End buzzed with revelers and a cracked statue memory as Scots lamented the theft of a sandstone relic from Westminster Abbey. West Germans heard their anthem amid nationalist tensions and debates.
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Gate City ABC Vote Contested in Local Referendum
A petition contesting Gate City ABC liquor referendum results was filed with the Scott County clerk by qualified voters. The measure passed 424 to 365 with 3.2 beer and wine approved. the contest alleges voting data and population figures from the 1960 census were not properly stated. Washington notes a New Year’s Day session in the First Congress sets a historical record.
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Sullivan Squires May Air Question Of Beer Licenses
In Blountville the Sullivan County Court convenes to air the license issue for beer in the county and three municipalities. The County Beer Board may refuse to consider licenses outside corporate limits, though board approval is a formality. City boards’ authority under state law could be challenged and possibly escalated to the State Supreme Court.
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Tennessee Assembly Convenes Amid Budget, Redistricting Debates
Nashville braces for the 195 General Assembly opening with a crowded agenda. Lawmakers face a tight budget, potential new revenue sources, and the controversial twin university proposal linking Memphis State College to the university system. A proposal for four year courses at Martin and potential college coordination may shape sessions.
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UT Plans Twin University System Cost Projection
Knoxville trustee says twin university setup would total 13 039 006 with UT seeking state legislation. Memphis State College’s elevation to university status approved by UT board. Dr Eugene A Waters notes expansion would cost about 1 373 165 and a DoT committee surveyed the plan.
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Holiday death toll tops 246 as New Year begins
A holiday period tally shows 246 deaths with 16 percent from traffic and 78 miscellaneous fatalities. California reported two midweek air crashes causing nine deaths, while a Familie fire in Gary, Indiana killed five. State tallies list traffic first, followed by miscellaneous deaths across the nation.
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Russians Answer West Peace Note
Western officials report Russia has replied to the Western powers peace proposal and may accept or reject the plan. The Foreign Office refused to confirm but noted Moscow proposed Big Four talks on Germany only after Prague talks by foreign ministers. The West delayed its reply pending further scrutiny by Acheson Bevin and Robert Schuman.
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UN Divisions Pressed as Red Offensive Drives South Korea
Chinese Red forces massed about two hundred thousand troops in a major assault across the 160 mile front near Yonchon and Kaesong, forcing withdrawals by UN units and threatening Seoul. Reports describe heavy fighting, encirclements, and intensified air and artillery bombardment as UN divisions face a pivotal test in the peninsula.
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Dewey Defends Defense Policy in Third Term Address
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey urged strong allied ties and global bases to deter invasion, contrasting with Hoover's call for withdrawal from Europe and Asia. He warned of isolation and death without unity and sacrifice, pledging a Spartan, action-driven state program.
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Early baby born at Miners Central Hospital in '51
An early entry records Baby No 1 of 1951 as a boy born thirty seconds after midnight at Miners Central Hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds one ounce. Parents Richard J and Priscilla Anne Muliney, aged 28 and 18, had not yet chosen a name.
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Truman Hopes 1951 Will Bring Peace
President Truman voiced a wish for world peace in 1951 while aboard the yacht Williamsburg cruising the Potomac River. He did not plan a public New Year’s observance and spent yesterday drafting the state of the union message for the new Congress.
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New Year 1951 Opens Amid Peace Prayers and War Clouds
The AP notes mixed New Year scenes as Americans pray for peace amid Korea tensions. President Truman and officials voice hope for global peace while warning on mobilization pace. Traffic deaths run below predictions as 1951 begins with favorable weather for bowls.
Soviet arms in Korean War largely older equipment
Washington reports US observers found Soviet equipment in Korea mostly ten years old or older. Only MiG-15 jets and some modern comms gear show relative novelty, while Russia withholds newer designs to avoid capture in combat.
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Elderly Father Kills Daughter Then Mortally Wounds Son
In Waynesburg, Pennsylvania a 66 year old man shot four times in his home killing his 18 year old daughter Mary Phillips and wounding his 19 year old son Charles before killing himself. His wife Martha narrowly escaped. State police described the weapon as a .22 single shot pistol and noted no apparent motive.
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