Operation Kiddie Kar Yankees Fly 964 Orphans to Island
Nearly a thousand Korean orphans were air lifted to an island off South Korea in Operation Kiddie Kar. Fifteen transport planes landed at Kimpo Air Base to move 964 children from Seoul to safety. The kids, ages six months to eleven years, suffered sores and starvation, many with diseases. Lt. Col. Blaisdell supervised a child welfare center as nurses and attendants accompanied the evacuees aboard.
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Selme
Ala
Truman Signs 90-Day Rent Control Extension
President Truman signed legislation extending rent controls to March 31, 1951, a 90 day extension urged by Congress to review housing during the defense emergency. The measure allows municipalities to abolish controls by simple council resolution, a change spurred by a Los Angeles charter dispute and pending staff guidance from Housing Expediter Tighe E. Woods.
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Brothers Home Armless Vet of Korea War Tells of Escape
The Rapczycki brothers Mike aged 10 and Gerald 18, veterans of the Korean War, are on Christmas furloughs from Army hospitals at Lakewood. Gerald was wounded in the Pusan perimeter. Mike lost both arms. They recount a brutal battle with 2200 enemy against 240 of theirs, playing dead for hours in freezing conditions before rescue. They are Wilson High School graduates, with Mike in the First Cavalry Division and Gerald in the 25th Division.
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Japan
Letterman Army Hospital
San Francisco
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Yugoslavia Aid Bill Reaches White House
A bill authorizing 38 million dollars in drought relief for Yugoslavia arrived at the White House for President Truman to sign promptly. The measure, aimed at bolstering Western European defenses against potential Russian aggression, was expected to be approved soon.
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Hoover Opposes Dispatch of GIs to Europe Now
Former President Herbert Hoover argues against sending more American troops to Europe until citizens and Congress review the issue. In a New York speech he urges calm debate on future U S policy toward free nations resisting communism, contrasting with Truman’s stance and Eisenhower’s selection as Allied commander.
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Outlook not so dark as in 1942 Gen Ike asserts
Ike Eisenhower said the current outlook was not as dark as spring 1942 and warned against hysteria. He expressed optimism for national unity and later noted the United States could lead a united Western alliance, while stressing caution and resolve in global warfare without naming Russia. The general spoke during Christmas with his daughter’s family in Enver and planned to depart for Washington.
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Ohio lawmaker indicted on seven kickback counts
Federal grand jury charged Rep. Walter Brehm of Ohio with seven counts of illegally taking political contributions from former aides. The indictment, tied to kickback probes, lists $1340 in contributions from Clara Soliday and Emm Cra ven. Brehm, Logan native, 58, asserts innocence and notes the case won t affect House membership.
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Germans to Drive Hard Bargain on Aid
Russell Belgium December 20 AP West Germans pressed for a larger share in the Western security plan in return for joining the proposed 1,000,000 strong international army. Bonn said talks with Allied high commissioners and Adenauer would shape Germanys role while the Christian Democrats warned against a hasty stance amid rival Socialist opposition.
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Parley on Red Threat O K’d by Americas
Representatives of western hemisphere republics voted to hold a Washington conference of foreign ministers about two months hence to coordinate efforts against international communism. The Organization of American States council unanimously approved the plan. Tentative meeting date set for mid February or shortly after in Washington. The U S requested the conference stating that aggressive policy of international communism threatens the entire free world.
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Twenty Billions for Defense Up for Senate Vote
The defense appropriations bill, totaling over 20 billion dollars, moves to the Senate with a Senate panel adding more than 2 billion after Truman and defense leaders urged faster mobilization. A major boost funds stockpiling of strategic materials. the Senate panel also approved emergency powers for the President to revise defense contracts, while a broader government restructuring proposal stalled. House action was blocked by Rep. Halleck.
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Off the Teletype News Highlights And Sections
A list of newspaper sections and page numbers outlines where to find features such as income tax tips Christmas carol beach combing bridge and obituaries. It notes pages for classifieds editorials financials sports theaters and more with several items and table references.
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Wage-control Planners Get Labor Appeal
The union labor policy committee led by William Green and Philip Murray urged President Truman to allow wage increases to match cost of living gains. They called for legislation to broaden controls on food prices and rents and urged final Wage Stabilization Board decisions without review.
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United Labor Policy Committee
William Green
Philip Murray
Truman
Economic Stabilization Agency
Alan Valentine
Night and Morning Fog Gives Way to Haze and Rising Temps
Night and early morning fog linger then haze develops as temperatures rise tomorrow. Light variable winds.
Curtain of Whizzing Steel Besieges Hungnam Beachhead
U N Press dispatch from Tokyo reports Communist forces pressing the Hungnam beachhead in northeast Korea with intensified attacks and first use of artillery against U S Third Division troops. Red bombardment met by U S and naval guns while attacks are repelled and air support claims predominate in ongoing fighting.
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Star Contract Seen for Miss Truman with NBC
New York December 20 AP Margaret Truman negotiates a long term exclusive contract with NBC for radio and TV appearances. Variety reports potential earnings near 200000 dollars annually once her program moves to all NBC AM Video circuits. NBC has not set figures.
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Tallulah Bankhead
Right of Censorship Expanded Across Korea War News
General MacArthur's headquarters enforced a voluntary censorship on all Korean war news and photos. Dispatches must be submitted in Korea or Japan for military screening before release, effective immediately. The Tokyo advisory division, previously a security guide, now handles editorial clearance amid prior honor codes and uneven adherence.
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