Red Hot Activity in Civil Defense Push Urgency
American homeland remains unprepared for third World War attacks and civil defense is expanding nationwide. Focusing on O C D leadership, new FCC administration, and calls for mass volunteer training and equipment as Americans demand readiness.
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Washington
Jon
U. S
Roosevelt
Santa Barbara
California
Astoria
Oregon
Brookings
Seattle
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York
Pearl Harbor
Office of Civilian Defense
F. H. Laguardia
James M. Landis
Truman
Federal Civil Defense Administration
F.C. BD. A
Metrol F. Caldwell, Jr
Congress
Heavy Coal Demands Loom As Blizzard Cuts Stockpiles
Washington reports the blizzard hastened coal depletion with 1950 output near 504 million tons if 1 million tons weekly holds. National Coal Association notes production may stay around that rate, 454 million tons by Nov 25, with 1948 levels distant and 1950 consumption likely rising into November as factories rebound.
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National Coal Association
Towel Left In Vets Stomach Denied Right To Sue
Washington battle over federal injury claims ends with the Supreme Court ruling a veteran cannot sue the U.S. government under the federal Tort Claims Act for a towel left inside his abdomen during a 1935 Army operation. Arthur K. Jefferson of Joppa Maryland, injured at Ft Belvoir Virginia, had the towel removed later at Johns Hopkins. The decision, delivered by Justice Jackson, clarifies the act does not cover military service claims.
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Washington
CPA
Supreme Court
Arthur K. Jefferson
Joppa
Jackson
Jefferson
Ft. Belvoir
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Justice Department
United States
U.S. Army
Martin L. Whetchel
Whetchel
Germany
Thomas A. Gusick
Cleveland
Italy
Gusik
Tirrenia
Kals
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Petition Seeks Impeachment of Federal Judge Knox
Washington reports a petition seeking impeachment of Judge John Knox of the southern district of New York was filed with the House Judiciary Committee. Mrs Eunice Walterman of Kansas City Kansas said she is a house wife and author and alleged a lack of jury trial in a suit against Myron C. Taylor and Margaret Klotz.
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Washington
John Knox
Southern District of
New York
House Judiciary
Mra
Eunice Walterman
Kansas City
Kan
Knox
Walteran
Myron C. Taylor
United States Steel Corp
U. S
Vatican
Margaret Klotz
Walterman
Dad
French Women and Children to Leave Northern Indochina
French officials ordered the evacuation of women and children from north Indochina due to rising international tension and threats from nationalist groups. About 3,000 to 4,000 dependents of French servicemen and civilians will be affected in Hanoi and Haiphong, with several hundred more from Haiphong. Africa's population averages 15.1 persons per square mile.
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Northern
Indochina
Hanoi
Indo-China
Indo- China
Haiphone
Handa
Haiphong
Africa
Pay timeline for WWII veterans claims set by VA official
George Starkey, local VA director, reports adjudication speeds at about 1,000 claims weekly. About 26,000 claims paid and 500 denied by November 17, 1950. Estimates suggest pay may begin for lower claim numbers before January 1951 and reach higher numbers by June 1951, but warnings apply. Veterans who wait should inquire at the Community Building office. compensation is $1 per day for time spent in enemy POW camps.
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George Starkey
Office of Veterans Affairs
Starkey
Cattlemen Warned on New Weed Threat to Livestock
Kansas livestock raisers are warned of halogeton a deadly weed not yet found in Kansas but present in Colorado alerts from county weed supervisor Leslie Demeritt urge careful screening of stock especially sheep and fields for the weed since halogeton seeds are light and can scatter easily livestock can die within hours after ingesting the seeds
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Kansas
Kansig
Colorado
Leslie Demeritt
Netsons
Water Main Break Disrupts Service in Independence
Independence Kan.Dec 5 A 14 inch water main broke early today leaving the city of 24000 population without water for over an hour at breakfast time. Cause not determined immediately Service restored to most of the city shortly after 7 30 a.m. at reduced pressure except for the area around the broken main No fires or other emergencies reported during the outage.
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Independence
Kan
Broken Main
Is Retirement Fatal Cornell Researchers Study Health Link
Cornell University researchers will conduct a seven year study to test if retirement shortens a man's life. Director Dr Robin M Williams says psychological disturbances from retirement may cause physical infirmities, supported by a six hundred thousand grant from Lilly Endowment Inc announced yesterday.
U S Troops Outnumber Other United Nation Forces
A historic tally shows United States forces in Korea surpass other UN troops in ground fighting and casualties. About 100000 Americans served on the ground with roughly 26750 more in naval and air units, totaling 31784 casualties. Other nations contributed smaller forces with varied outcomes.
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U.S
United Nation
Korea
Includin
R.o.k.republic of
Syngman Rhee
United States
U.N
ritain—Thia
Malaya
U. N
Tres Fense
Emanuel Shinwell
House of Commons
Nations pledge troops to Korea from many nations
A roundup of international contributions to the Korean War shows Australia sending about 1000 troops with a Mustang squadron and light losses. Thailand and Belgium mobilizing infantry. France deploying 1200 men en route. New Zealand assembling 1100 volunteers with frigates serving. Colombia offering 1080 men and a frigate. South Africa and Sweden sending units with no casualties. the Netherlands and Luxembourg contributing battalions. others including Belgium, Puerto Rico, and Nationalist China offering forces. India accepting a field ambulance unit.
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Turkey
United States
Korea
Greece
Athens
Canada
U. S
Ottawa
Fort Lewis
Wash
R.C.A.F
U.S
Pacific
Philippines
Australia
Thailand
Bangkok
U. N
France
New Zealand
U. N. Navy
Inchon
Wonsan
Colombia
Bogota
Almirante Padilla
South Africa
Sweden
Belgium
Luxembourg
Puerto Rico
China
India
Local Church Socials Mention Guests and Departures
The report lists gatherings at McLouth and Wellman churches with guests including Rev. and Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Ruth Fox family who are leaving the community. Also noted are visits by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wrightsman of Baldwin and a WCTU meeting at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Jennie Davin assisting. A Thanksgiving service, a 91st birthday, and a patient’s discharge from the medical center are mentioned along with regional travel for guests and hosts.
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A. EB. Ross
Jakaloosa
J. W. Stalion
Watlman
Wellman Church
Ruth Fox
Sam Wrightsman
Baldwin
James Booth
Robert Turner
Jennie Davin
Oskmnioosa
Davis
E. Rosa
McLouth Methodist Church
Ross
Inez Lacy
Ida Worewick
Oskaloosa
Dolly Meredith
Leavenworth
And
John Winfrey
Howard Seifert
Ed Grace
Lawrence
Rochester
Mich
Nevorning
Evnor Keheal United Brethren Church
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