Washington defense report signals faster warplanes and bigger carriers
A Defense Department summary indicates the United States is boosting its combat power through newer faster aircraft, larger aircraft carriers, and stronger atomic warfare readiness. The Navy plans to raise carrier goals to at least 12 Forrestal-class ships, while the Army and Air Force outline delivery methods for atomic fire and improved defenses against atomic attacks.
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Air Force
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Russia
Kimball
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Immigration Act Under New Attack Across Nation
A presidential commission urged Congress to overhaul the McCarran Walter Act from top to bottom, abolish the national origins quotas, and admit about 100000 more immigrants annually. The panel blasted the 1921 based quotas as discriminatory, harming U S standing abroad. Two local servicemen return aboard the Gen C C Ballou, Sgt Charles E Coleman of Tonganoxie and Pfc Robert E Hemme of Perry, Route 1.
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Eisenhower
Philip B. Perlman
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McCarran-Walter
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Charles E. Coleman
Tonganoxie
Robert E. Hemme
Perry
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Sincere Christmas Thank-You Notes Guide by Vivian Brown
A digest of etiquette tips for writing timely Christmas thank-you notes. It advises choosing plain stationery in muted colors, avoiding electronic cards, writing personalized acknowledgments even for disliked gifts, and balancing honesty with politeness while thanking donors.
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Snowy Winter Hopes After Gift Exchange
A fragmenting note discusses awaiting a snowy season with skis or ice skates and plans to initiate a gift receiving tradition. It mentions surprise and gratitude for a gift from a boy, parental approval issues, and cautions about inappropriate presents such as jewelry or lingerie for casual friends.
Holiday Gift Etiquette Card From 1953
Lawrence column advises simple tactful replies to gifts. It suggests brief notes to avoid offense, with examples like Dear Jim and thanks for remembering me at Christmas. Recommends delaying sarcastic replies to family gifts, then re-reading before sending.
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Longshoremen Strike Hits New York Piers
Three small longshoremen locals led a Friday strike on Brooklyn and Staten Island piers within two hours while a wider threat to block New York Harbor ports grows. About 462 workers weighing bulk cargo stalled including coffee sugar hides and tin as unions back an anti corruption probe by the New York State Crime Commission.
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Bloody New Year's Violence In Mexico City Reported
Police described Mexico Citys New Year celebration as the bloodiest in a decade with four murders three accidental deaths and about two hundred injuries to revelers Hong Kongs population is estimated at about two and a half million
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Hong Kong
Shift in Policy Seen by Soviet in Germany
The Soviet high command signaled possible Kremlin policy shifts within two months, with General Chuikov saying he would lack authority to discuss policy questions with Western high commissioners. The notes come amid ongoing disputes over interzonal trade, Autobahn access, traffic, and telephone communications between zones, amid speculation of a Moscow freeze tied to a possible Stalin-Eisenhower Big Two meeting.
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Reber
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Eisenhower
FBI Nabs 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Harden Kemper in Arizona
FBI agents arrested Harden Collins Kemper, once among the bureau’s 10 most wanted. Detected in Glendale, Arizona, he used the alias Harvey Charts Kennedy and lived with two teenage sons. Kemper had prior auto theft convictions and missed a 1951 court order after release on bond.
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Ariz
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Harvey Charts Kennedy
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Chuust Misses Rose Bowl Chance From Air Photo
Robert Harold Sinclair, 26, bailed from a small plane over the Rose Bowl at halftime to get an aerial football shot. He cut his hand in the exit and could not operate his camera, landing near a gate after guiding the parachute away from the stadium. He was released by police who may refer the case to civil aeronautics.
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Calif
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Fairbanks
Alaska
R. L. Bylsma
Civil Aeronautics Authorities
Pabst Brewing Case Sees Mixed DOJ Action and Corrections
A House judiciary subcommittee found the Justice Department gave slightly improved treatment in a pure food case involving Pabst Brewing Co. The outcome was seen as right, with the conviction and fine upheld after disputes. Inspectors found rodent and insect infestation in corn at a Peoria Pabst mill, and FDA cited poor sanitation in June 1951.
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Payroll Insurance Setup Gets Impetus in Emporia
Emporia Enterprises, a new non profit formed by the Chamber of Commerce, will negotiate with firms seeking new locations and oversee a $200,000 industrial development fund to be built from policy holders over five years. W. E. Teichgracber, a milling company executive, is named president of the board.
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