Airmen Open Escape Route for 20,000 in China Bloodied Peril
Allied forces and air power pressed to clear an ice bound escape route for about 20,000 trapped American troops near Koto and Hamhung as Chinese forces and flanking divisions mounted new threats. Maj. Gen. Almond said the 20,000 near Koto were still contested but air support and a rescue column advanced. Navy units prepared for potential evacuation from Hangnem while reports noted casualties and continued artillery and air bombardment through the night.
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Tokyo
Edward M. Almond
Baie Ta
Felasy
Koto
Third Infantry
Hamung
United Nations
Hangnem
Chengjin
Stan Swinton
U.S
Swinton
Jack MacBeth
Asid
Hamhung
MacBeth
Koto He
Attlee Flies to Canada for Ottawa talks
New York reports Prime Minister Clement Attlee departed from International airport for Ottawa to meet Canadian Prime Minister St Laurent. They follow Washington conferences with President Truman yielding no new anti communist march actions. The dispatch notes a Rome Christmas gift mention and subscription promotions intertwined in the item.
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New York
CPM
Clement Attlee
Great Britain
International
Ottawa
Minut
Ond St. Laurent
Washington
Truman
Rome
Sabotage Hit Naval Transport at Seattle Dock
Seattle reports a large U S naval transport returning from Korea suffered damage at a Seattle dock under heavy guard. Military and civilian investigators hunt saboteurs, with officials unsure if the ship is the Gen A W Greely or another 12 000 ton C type vessel. Repairs underway at Bremerton shipyard across Puget Sound.
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Seattle
Korea
Navy
M.C. Eaton
Military Sea Transportation Nerview
MSTS
Mm Wie
Eston
Eaton
A. W. Greely
Orient
Bremerton Navy Shipyard
Puget Sound
Credly
Truman considering national emergency declaration
Washington December 9 United Press Secretary of Defense Marshall said today that President Truman is seriously considering announcing a declaration of national emergency.
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Washington
Defense Marshall
Truman
Truman Attlee offer to negotiate with Russia on Korea
President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee proposed talks with the Soviet Union and China to end the East West arms race and settle the Korean conflict, while warning that defense readiness must stay high until those powers modify their conduct. Seoul leader Syngman Rhee voiced sharp dismay at the talks’ outcome, calling for unified action and warning that Europe could become a war front if Korea falls.
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Washington
Truman
Attlee
Russia
China
U. S
Britain
Free World
White House
New York
Ottawa
London
Seoul
Korea
Europe
U.N
Asia
Rhee
U. N
Spy Is Sentenced for Role in Russian Spy Ring
Philadelphia reports SPI-H Gold, a slim dark haired chemist, was sentenced to two concurrent 30 year terms for espionage as the self confessed courier in a Russian atomic spy ring. He claimed the arrest proves a terrible mistake and urged mercy for his court appointed counsel. He began as a go between in 1933 and, during 1941 to 1945, carried secrets including war potentials and A-bomb information to Russian agents identified as Sam or Dick.
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Philadelphia
SPI
H. Gold
Gold
U. S
James P. McGranery
Adephian
Sam
Bright sun and mild weather across Kansas this weekend
Topeka reports bright sunshine and mild temperatures as Christmas shoppers fill the streets. The Weather Bureau forecasts 40s to 50s in most areas with highs in the 50s in western Kansas and 20s to 23 overnight. Hi City Garden City and Dodge City tied at 52 yesterday as east highs remain cooler. Topeka logged 18 this morning as the state's weather outlook stays pleasant through Sunday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Hiv City
Garden City
Dodge City
Ate
Collision at Seventh and New Hampshire Streets
A collision at Seventh and New Hampshire streets at 11 40 a m yesterday was reported to police. Cars involved were driven by Arthur Shaffer and Mrs E W Jones Merriam backing from the curb struck the Shaffer car and went south on New Hampshire street.
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Seventh
New Hampshire
Arthur Shaffer
Pe. Street
Sirs
E. W. Jones
Merriam
Shaffer
New Hampshire Street
Christmas 1950 Costs Rise as Shoppers Pay More
Retailers report Christmas sales similar to last year but expect stronger final days with higher prices and cautious buyers. Merchants note stock, gifts, and clothing moves vary, while TV sets and radios show rising demand as shoppers save for gifts and prepare parties. Late-season rush could boost earnings.
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Newrenet
Santa Claus
Liberal
Papin Dey Ciasanere
Ian
Senators Propose Arming Nationalists Beyond Formosa
Washington December 9 Republican senators Taft Smith and Knowland proposed arming Chiang Kai-shek to wage guerrilla war against the mainland Chinese communists beyond the Truman Attlee Formosa plan. They urged US aid to the nationalist government to back a broader anti commun ist effort and criticized the joint communique as insufficient.
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Washington
United States
Formosa
Taft
Ohio
H. Alexander Smith
New Jersey
Knowland
California
United Nations
Truman
Attlee
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Chinees Communiste
LA. N
Shipment ban tightens on goods to Russia and enemy areas
A new commerce department order bans shipments to Russia and other restricted destinations. It applies globally and targets items including weapons and atomic materials. Customs officials in Honolulu halted three ships awaiting cargo red China may avoid forbidden routes. The policy extends a crackdown on shipments via American carriers to strengthen communist forces.
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Ferechii
Americas
Pines
Fie
Commerce Department
Honolulu
China
Airfea
America
Western defense chiefs to meet in London on Germany role
General Omar Bradley announced that the twelve NATO military chiefs will meet in London next Tuesday to accelerate western defense planning, discuss German participation, and set the stage for a potential Eisenhower supreme commander. The U.S. will send Admiral Forrest Sherman to represent at the talks following Washington talks between Truman and Attlee on rapid European rearmament.
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Washington
Omar Bradley
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
London
Germany
Dwight Finenshower
Bradley
North Atlantic
Eisenhower
U.S
Truman
Attlee
Adm
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Ticket Sales Air For Police Variety Show
Nearly 900 tickets have been sold for a Police Variety show at the Community building on Saturday night, December 16, at 8. Patrolman Mike Murphree leads the two hour program to raise funds for policemen uniforms. Fifteen acts will perform. Tickets cost 1 dollar and are available from any officer.
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Mike Murphree
Kansas Jayhawkers to Preview 30 Minute Gridiron Film
The 1950 Kansas University football team film previewed at the Down town Quarterback club banquet will show highlights from all 10 games with longer focus lenses and closeups. Produced by Mosser-Wolf of Lawrence, narrated by Max Falkenstein, the action packed reel aims to excite fans and serve coaching and alumni needs.
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Kansas University
Hollywood
J. W. Sikes
Jayhawkers
Kansas
Mosser-Wolf
Lawrence
Max Falkenstein
Art Wolf
Messer-Wolf
K. U
Wolf
Alks
Kansas Alumni Association
Commercial Planes Evacuate Seoul Civilians
Tokyo officials say three commercial planes diverted to evacuate civilians from Seoul, Korea's capital. Civilians not identified. reason not given. Last plane departed Tokyo this afternoon as Tokyo to Manila flights were delayed to accommodate the operation at the request of American and United Nations agencies.
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Tokyo
Dee
Earl A. Groe
Northwest Airlines
Seoul
Korean Republic
Joe
Manila
United Nations
Persal
Ship Brings 40000 Christmas Trees to Philadelphia Harbor
A 65 year old three masted schooner named The City of New York docked in Philadelphia with a cargo of 40000 Christmas trees from Nova Scotia. Skipper Louis Kenedy compared the greenery to a great green haystack afloat while recalling the ship's Arctic and Antarctic service.
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Associated Pears
Philadelphia
Nova Scotia
Louis Kenedy
New York
Roald Amundsen
Antarctic
Richard By
Kenedy
CAR PRICES STICK Washington price clashes with the gov
Washington reports that General Motors Ford and Pontiac will not halt 1951 price increases as the administration warns it can roll back prices if needed. GM cited higher wages and raw material costs as justification while Ford noted substantial cost increases since the Korean War. Pontiac announced 1961 models will be priced higher by up to 80 dollars. A round robin news conference clarified that a wage price freeze is not imminent despite pressure from lawmakers. The Journal-World notes it will provide scores from the Kansas St Joseph game via AP with potential delay due to differing start times.
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Washington
General Motors
Ford
Alan Valentine
C. E. Wilson
Henry Ford I
Ford Motor Co
Pontiac Motors
Valentine
Michael ¥. Disalle
Cyrus W. Chink
Disalle
O'Mahoney
D-Wyo
Senate-House Economic Committee
United States
President's sharp rebuke of critic cloaks temper in letters
Critic Paul Hume's unfavorable notice of Margaret Truman's singing triggered a heated response from President Truman. The Washington Post critic described the concert as flat, prompting a public acid reach and comparisons to Andrew Jackson. The episode drew mixed reactions from Republicans and Democrats as letters and remarks amplified the family controversy amid a broader public discussion.
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Washington
Truman
Paul Hume
Washington Post
Hume
Margaret Truman
Washington Daily News
Westbrook Pegler
New York
Egler, & News
Mr. Truman
Sely Bhig
United States
Russia
Stalin
Drew Pearson
South
Miss Truman
Nashville
Tenn
Charles Ross
Sunflower Start Not Yet Definite
Hercules Powder Company plans for Sunflower Ordnance Works to reopen in 1951 remain uncertain with official sources saying no contract has been signed yet though a contract to rehabilitate part of the plant is expected. Lt. J Lawrence J Lincoln said authorization for a 5 million dollar rehabilitation was approved to restore production lines by February 1 without full output. A 500 man crew works on site under Colonel W B Rogers, with praise from U S Senator Harry Darby for the rehabilitation program.
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United States
Brenard Baruch
Hume
White House
Watkins
Utah
Congress
Andrew Jackson
Mr. Truman
Hercules Powder Company
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Hercules
Othe Journal-World
Altho
Hercines
Kansas City
J. Lawrence J. Lincoln
Wer
Lincoln
Lawrence
W. B. Rogers
U. S
Harry Darby
Kaw River Dredging Keeps Electric Plant in Shape
Kansas City Power and Light faced with reduced ice jams on the Kaw river restoring normal output. Cecil Hoard said the intake area was dredged after high water, a routine move as the river shifts. Four air skirmishes over Korea were reported but no major escalation observed.
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Kaw
Kansas City Power and Light Company
Kansas City
Kansas Power and Light Company
Lawrence
Cecil Hoard
KX. P. and. L
Missouri
Kansas City Power Company
Washington
T.S
Korea
Red Air Force
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