Defense bill urged as first installment on preparedness program
Rep. Cannon urged House approval of an $18,033,000,000 defense bill saying it starts a preparedness plan to rise to astronomical heights. Truman sought $1.8349 billion more for stockpiling, bringing the year total to $2.9239 billion. Debated as committee trimmed funds for AEC, Aero, TVA, and the subversive activities board while preserving most of Truman’s request. A new $224 million fund for the Maritime Commission shipbuilding program was also approved.
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National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Tennessee Valley Authority
Subversive Activities Control Board
Budget Bureau
Maritime Commission
Slayer Returns Kidnapped Bride After Husband Slain
Adelina Lucero Brown, 24, was returned safe to her Santa Fe home by a former suitor who killed her husband and abducted her. The killer Harris dropped Mrs Brown near her home and fled into brush. Brown, 29, Lance Jot Chubley Brown Jr., a Marine veteran, died seven hours later from buckshot wounds. a deathbed statement named Harris as the killer.
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Large marijuana ring busted in Bellflower and nearby suburbs
In a 12 hour crackdown sheriff’s narcotics detail arrested over 25 suspects, including four girls, across Bellflower Artesia and Norwalk. Ages 15 to 25. Center of supply believed in Long Beach. juveniles face Alcoholic Beverage Central Act charges.
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Norwalk
Sheriff’s Office
Kay Maper
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Long Beach
Bellflower Blvd
Cedar St
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Greek freighter Agios Spyridon reaches Brest after gale
The 365 ton Greek freighter Agios Spyridon limped into Brest battered by a gale that damaged six ships on Atlantic coasts of France and Spain. A French tug assisted into port today.
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Agios Spyridon
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Trapped Miner Hears Rescue Voices From Rock Slide
In Ellecks Washington area rescuers report hearing John Woldl, 54, voice after two nights trapped in the Big Four Mine rock slide southeast of Seattle. Miners dig on as Woldl’s strength appears solid though communication is limited. Company president calls it a miracle as family expresses relief.
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David J. Williams
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Dewey Calls Full Mobilization to Combat Communist Push
Governor Thomas E. Dewey urged immediate national mobilization to halt Communist aggression. He proposed a 100 division U.S. Army, an 80 group Air Force, full Navy strength, universal military training, and a pay-as-you-go rearmament plan, plus registration of all citizens aged 17 and up. Dewey pressed rapid economic mobilization and allied enlistment to deter Russia.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York County
Manhattan
Lawers Association
U. S. Army
Republican Party
Dewey
Russia
Stalin
U.S. Army
U. S
Weather Outlook Mostly Clear Tonight and Saturday
A mostly clear night and Saturday with slightly warmer temperatures. Light variable winds shift to southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon, bringing a mild, breezy day ahead.
Embargo Put on Railway Express Items
New York December 15 The Railway Express agency announced an embargo on all express matter into and out of 15 states the District of Columbia and St Louis due to the railroad strike. The blocked states include Connecticut Delaware Indiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont and Minnesota. Express cannot move between the embargoed zones while within state operations continue. Medical funeral supplies and government wartime shipments are exempt. Attorney General McGrath said he will pursue contempt actions in Chicago and Cleveland against the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen for defying restraining orders. A further federal order in Washington targets additional noncompliance. Postal officials warned a broader Christmas parcel mail embargo may be required.
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Maryland
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New Hampshire
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McGrath
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Justice Department
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Tenn
Dallas
Texas
Los Angeles
War talk mounts as Texas solon seeks emergency funds
Washington December 15. Chairman Mahon of the House military appropriations panel urged rapid passage of a sweeping emergency appropriation of 18 033 304 424 nearly all for the armed forces. He warned war could be near and said the country rests on a tenuous thread while the Soviets may launch an all-out conflict against the free world.
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Texas
Military Appropriations Subcommittee
Mahon
Appropriations Committee
Free World
California Receives U S Instructions On Air Attacks
California and the nation received formal civil defense instructions detailing a uniform air raid warning system. Two signals will be used red alert for imminent danger and all clear. Red alert lasts three minutes with warbling siren signals. all clear is three steady blasts with two minutes of silence. If red alert sounds seek cover at work home or school or go to designated shelters.
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California
Walter M. Robertson
Civil Defense
Millard Caldwell
Federal
Washington
United Nations cease-fire committee meets U S delegate
New York December 15 The United Nations cease-fire committee invites U S Delegate Ernest A Gross to a private luncheon conference Ross to represent the United States in truce talks Wu Hsiu chuan may meet Pelping discussed. Assembly session ends with China Korea issue unresolved and Lake Success to host next political committee meeting Monday.
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United Nations
U.S
Ernest A. Gross
Ross
United States
U. S
Wu Hsiu-chuan
Pelping
General Assembly
China-Korea
Lake Success
Jacob A Malik
Formosa
Truman Urges Sacrifices as Acheson Ouster Push Grows
President Truman calls on Americans to unite behind the free world’s military buildup. His nationwide address will be aired at 7:30 pm on stations KFOX KFI KECA KHJ KNX and KFWB with TV and later radio rebroadcasts. House Republicans approve a resolution demanding Secretary of State Dean Acheson be fired, citing loss of confidence and calling for a State Department housecleaning. Senate Republicans prepare to weigh no confidence moves as Taft and Ives coordinate action.
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State Department
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Senate
Taft
Ohio
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Rép. Martin
Mass
Atomic energy project eyed near Paducah Kentucky
Government officials disclosed a site near Paducah Ky for a 500 million atomic energy expansion, the second in three weeks. Secretary Pace told Congress the military bill of 41.8 billion may be insufficient and the 16.8 billion request outmoded. President Truman planned to outline home front needs to meet Korea crisis and the Communist threat. An emergency declaration to accelerate military contracting and move toward a war footing seemed likely, with possible price and wage controls.
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Truman
Korea
Hoover to broadcast national policy address next Wednesday
Former President Herbert Hoover will deliver a radio speech on "Our National Policies in This Crisis" next Wednesday night over Mutual Broadcasting System. The address, from 5:00 to 5:36 p.m. Long Beach time, follows a week of letters requesting Hoover's views on the current international situation.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Mutual Broadcasting System
Christmas Carol and Page Listings Highlight The Times
A reader notice lists feature sections and page references across the newspaper. It notes entertainment, ads, classifieds, comics, puzzles, editorials, radio and TV, shipping, sports, theaters, weather, and women’s pages with their respective page numbers.
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3 600 000 Under Arms June Goal
Defense officials disclosed a mobilization speedup to have more than 3,000,000 men in uniform by mid June. Pentagon officials said manpower would not rise much beyond this point unless the world situation changes. President Truman planned to announce a goal between 3,000,000 and 3,500,000 men tonight.
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Pentagon
Truman
Fierce Fight Rages as Red Drives on Northeast Korea
AP dispatch from Tokyo reports Chinese forces smashing across American outposts in the Hamhung-Hungnam defense lines in the northeast. About 2,500 Reds attacked two American platoons, 80 to 100 men, cutting them off. tank support failed to reach them as Chinese infantry pressed the assault near Chigyong. American artillery and air power exacted heavy tolls, but the beachhead near Hungnam, a last refuge for around 60,000 Allied troops, faced continued pressure as Chinarelent forces regrouped for a broader push.
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No Man's Land
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Stan Swinton
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Seoul
Soviet Aid to Red China Grows in Korean War
Washington reports indicate enhanced Soviet involvement in Korea through more military equipment to Chinese and North Korean forces. Adm. Kirk meets Acheson, signaling high-level concern as fighter planes and ground gear flow from Siberia and a joint Soviet Chinese Korean staff forms in Manchuria.
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Truman
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