Truman Holds Slim Edge On Must Bills for Congress
President Truman appears likely to secure most of his must bills from the lame duck session as House and Senate move toward final action after Christmas. Key items include the defense and excess profits bills, civil defense, and emergency drought aid to Yugoslavia, with several Fair Deal proposals facing a late agenda.
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Daughter of famed farmer author wed at Malabar Farm
Mary Hope Bromfield daughter of author farmer Louis Bromfield married Robert T Stevens Jr of Plainfield New Jersey today at Bromfield’s Malabar Farm near Mansfield Ohio. Guests included Ohio Governor Lausche and Mrs Lausche, Leo Goldberg of New York, parents of actress Lauren Bacall, and prominent figures Harald Boeschenstein John Biggers and others from Toledo and Detroit.
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Million Koreans race to Pusan amid fear of death
Thousands flee toward Pusan as Chinese and North Korean communists press the war, with more than 245,800 arriving by boat, train, and on foot. Officials fear the refugee influx will grow and stress shelters, clothing, and food in the southeastern port.
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Oldest New England Inhabitant Dies at 111
Jeremiah Campbellton of Houston Maine died at 111 claiming to be the oldest man in New England. He says he was born near Van Buren Maine on August 15 1839 and was captured by a Micmac raiding party at age nine. He escaped six years later when a chief’s daughter warned he would be killed.
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Lakewood and Fullerton Toastmasters Plan Joint Meeting
Lakewood Toastmasters Club 815 will join Fullerton Toastmasters Club 37 for a joint meeting at Lakewood Country Club Thursday at 6 30 p m Tom Griffin will be toastmaster for Lakewood with Al Simon Ed Coyne and Cloyd Burtt as speakers Fullerton will present two speakers plus the general evaluator and table topics master John Todd and Milt Cantor tied for top honors in the Lakewood club’s contest last week Paul Rossiter presided.
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Ridgway Named New Commander of Eighth Army in Korea
Gen. Matthew Ridgway, veteran airborne expert, departs as Army deputy chief of staff to assume command of the Eighth Army in Korea after Lt. Gen. Walton Walker was killed. He is known for aggressive tactics, physical fitness, and a long World War II record from Sicily to Normandy.
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Britain to Double Army in Europe in 1951
Britain plans to raise five divisions in Europe during 1951 under Eisenhower defense plans. Regular reservists will be recalled and a volunteer drive launched to build two extra divisions, with two more kept in Britain and four overseas. Total forces across services reach about 840,000 men including reserves and auxiliaries.
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Tobin Opposes Relaxation of 40-hour Rule
Secretary of Labor Tobin today opposed any change in the federal 40 hour work week law for interstate industry. He warned that relaxing labor standards would undermine efficiency, stressing overtime pay as incentive to maintain production and reduce absenteeism during the current emergency. He noted no prohibition against working over 40 hours exists and any longer week could be set under existing law.
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Merit Badge Clean Sweep on Mount Mansfield
Ray Amend W Cobb a 24 year old former bomber pilot from Winter Park Florida earned his 111th merit badge becoming the most preferred Boy Scout in the United States He traveled from Florida to Vermont to ski Mount Mansfield earning the final badge with help from Vermont official Harris Soule and ski instructor Sepp Ruschp Cobb studied skiing for a week under Ruschp to complete the set.
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Matthew Fox Quits Film Industry Leader Resigns
Matthew Fox resigns from Universal Pictures Co. board and United World Films chairmanship. He cites rising demands as a civilian adviser to the Indonesian government after its independence. He is in New York now and plans to visit Hollywood before returning to Indonesia.
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Restrictions on U N Air Power Assailed
Hugh Baillie United Press president says Korea could resemble World War II if air power were allowed to strike Manchuria. He cites Europe frontlines, warning public opinion is stifled under communism and urges expediting Korea end to bolster Europe defense. Baillie recalls Gen Walker death and discusses leaders Adenauer and Eisenhower.
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For Rent Ad Tips for Long Beach Landlords
Long Beach landlords are advised to use the Press Telegram for rental listings. Prospective tenants scan the paper for vacancies and contact numbers, such as 6066, to arrange viewings or applications.
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