Below Zero Wave Adds More Misery To Western States
A brutal cold wave grips the western plains and Rockies with temperatures plunging to near zero. Los Angeles reports snow for the first time since 1932 and Fresno and other California areas face damaging freezes. The Red Cross aids Rapid City while a San Diego Girl Scout party is marooned by a blizzard.
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Delay Greetings Until Next April
Secretary Royall said no draft calls will be issued in February or March as voluntary enlistments and re-enlistments average 35 000 monthly. The navy and air force rely on volunteers, and as long as enlistments stay sufficient, the army will not induce draftees.
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Royall
Navy
Air Force
Fire Kills 19 Year Old Mother and Three Children
An oil fed blaze tore through a two family home near Lake Stevens Everett Washington killing a 19 year old mother and her three children named Miller Garry three Jerry 14 months and Judy two months Four others escaped with two in serious condition The tragedy highlights the dangerous effects of home fires in the area.
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Lake Stevens
Miller
Garry
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Judy
Cold remaining with light snow in La Crosse area
The forecast calls for continued cold tonight with light snow late at night. City low around 10 degrees, rural areas about 5. Highs Tuesday near 18 degrees.
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Chinese Peace Drums Leader Pushes Peace Talks in Nanking
Chinese legislators in the capital debated ending the civil war at an informal session. Kuomintang members urged immediate peace while the Nationalists sought Big Four mediation. Liu Pu-tung urged direct communication with the Communists, and Mo Ru-chu defended a legislative right to discuss peace. The group failed to unite on a course of action as Red threats mounted in Nanjing.
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Mo Ru-chu
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Nan
Need We Say It's Winter
Winter returns with a tease of spring as temperatures swing from the high 40s to 14. Meteorologist A D Sanial notes a 23 degree high Sunday and a forecast of cloudy cold conditions tonight and Tuesday. Lows may reach 10 in cities and five in rural areas with a Tuesday high near 18 and late snow. Nearby readings include West Yellowstone at 36 below and values in New Orleans and Jacksonville fluctuate around freezing.
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Nationalists at Suchow wiped out Reds claim end of long battle
The Chinese Communist radio announced that all government troops south of Suchow were wiped out by 10 am. Nationalists under Gen Tu Li-ming were reported at 150,000 to 250,000, with Red estimates trimming to about 130,000. Pilots dropping supplies were turned back as heavy artillery and phosphorous shells raged in the narrow front. The broadcast, heard in San Francisco, said the battle began Jan 6 at 3 pm and involved multiple Kuomintang army groups under Gen Chen Yi.
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Associated Press
Zeidler Urges Public Enterprise In Housing
Milwaukee Mayor Frank P. Zeidler called for public enterprise in housing transportation and city taxes for workers living outside Madison urging urgent municipal action. He spoke at Labor temple noting housing as the top problem and warning against the harm of poor housing on society. He argued conservatives turn to public enterprise and proposed preserving profits from businesses in the city while residents live outside.
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Plane Crash Kills Seven Near Osaka Factory
A B-26 crashed into a factory near Osaka on Saturday killing two American airmen and three Japanese. Twenty three Japanese were reported injured in the incident, according to the air force.
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Osaka
Air Force
Mauna Loa Eruption Dims As Slumber Returns
Mauna Loa, the great Hawaiian volcano, appears to be returning to sleep after a dramatic eruption. An eyewitness party from Hawaii National Park reported lava fountains 35 to 50 feet high and a river of lava on the crater floor, with snow blanketing the upper slopes.
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Okuaweoweo
British ships gather in tense Mediterranean
Britain concentrates troops and warships in the Mediterranean as cabinet deliberates Palestine policy and possible force show. Israel rejects a British protest over five downed planes near the Egyptian border and protests the landing of British troops at Aqaba. Britain reserves right to seek compensation and possible UN action.
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United States Deplores British Planes Shooting Incident
The United States urged Britain and Israel to treat the shooting down of five British planes as a regrettable incident only and said the event should not derail Palestine truce talks due to begin on Rhodes. The State Department noted it was informed in advance but not consulted on British force movements toward Trans-Jordan.
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Britain risks action over Middle East arms embargo stance
The report notes Britain considering bolstering Arab states if Security Council action stalls. A possible move would be to issue a notice declaring not bound by the arms embargo, with Israel rejecting British protest as misaddressed.
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Speed Work On Krajewski Home Project
Onalaska community drives help for the Krajewski family of eight after a December 22 fire. Wallace Massey calls for carpenters to speed the home erection in Ona laska and for donations to reach about 1900 dollars by January 20.
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Lagoon Rink Opens First Time This Season
Lagoon rink opens after 5 p m Monday with the con area available for skaters for the first time this season as announced by the La Crossertment.
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Think Bomb Guided Missiles Show Future of Warfare
U S military scientists study a guided missile fitted with a television eye to identify targets from a picture and home in on them. The glossary notes active homing where both illumination and receiver are in the missile, with beam rider and heat seeking tests mentioned and the challenge of distinguishing heat sources.
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The
Research and Development Board
Air Force
T Poe Ae
U. S
Budget Sparks Wide Reactions Across Congress
President Truman’s budget draws praise from lawmakers backing expanded programs and sharp criticism from opponents. Rep. Cannon calls it practical and long term, while Rep. Taber says it overshoots. Sen. Capehart warns of a five billion deficit and potential bankruptcy if spending continues. Senator McCarthy suggests Hoover era streamlining could yield savings.
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Lois Bassett Dies After Car Overturns Near Ironwood
Mrs. Lois Bassett aged 48 died from injuries after a car she rode in overturned en route to Ironwood in Menominee Michigan. The crash occurred Wednesday, with her death announced yesterday.
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Lois Bassett
Ironwood
Acheson On Political Spot
Senator Taft predicted GOP senators will delay any decision on opposing President Truman's nomination of Dean Acheson as secretary of state. Taft said informal talks may occur but the policy committee will wait for the senate foreign relations committee to act. Truman sent Acheson and James E Webb nominations to the senate.
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James E. Webb
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Trumar
Berlin Lines Show Communist Tactics Fail In Berlin
Gen Lucius D Clay said Russian efforts to win Berlin voters to communism have failed in the western sectors. He cited Berlin elections and Western zone setbacks as indicators that Soviet methods are losing influence while the Socialist Unity party weakens and costs of occupation rise.
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Lucius D. Clay
U. S
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Clay
Socialist Unity (Communist
Socialist Unity Party
Waging Cold War Budget Figures Revealed
A 1949 1950 year end tax and spending snapshot shows a $40 985 outgo and $40 180 en deficit with total debt around $251 569 to $251 923. The report notes half of the total budget devoted to cold war needs and highlights a six dropped amount from the above figures.
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Truman Proposes Record Peacetime Budget for 1951
President Truman submits a $41.858 billion budget for the 1951 year starting July 1, the largest peacetime total in U.S. history. The plan includes $282.82 per person and funds for armed forces, foreign aid, education, health and housing, with a proposed $4 billion payroll tax hike to support expanded military and social programs.
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Truman Proposes Higher Postal Rates on Newspapers
President Truman seeks a 250 million dollar increase in postal rates targeting newspapers magazines and advertising circulars moving as second and third class mail The move aims to reduce a deficit projected to exceed 400 million White House aides say the subsidy for low rates should end Postmaster General Donaldson says first class mail stays but other classes face boosts and higher charges were previously considered in January.
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