Traffic Toll of 28 Reported as Long Celebration Begins
The Associated Press reports a rising holiday traffic toll with 28 deaths from traffic incidents since Friday 6 p.m. and 330 more expected over the long weekend. state by state tallies listed Alabama to District of Columbia, noting 35,000 annual goal and one record high of 39,969 in 1991. Ned H. Dearborn urged caution to drivers and pedestrians.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Alabama
California
Colorado
Idaho
Illnois
Indiana
Maryland
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
West Virginia
Wisconsin
District of Columia
Ned H. Dearborn
Dearborn
Fire destroys Long Beach feed store and cafe
A stubborn morning blaze at 5175 Long Beach Blvd damaged the North Long Beach Feed Store and an adjacent cafe. Fireman Captain Robert Carroll was injured by a water jet, with an eardrum perforation reported. Bird life and tropical fish perished as smoke and heat scorched the store, with damage estimated near twenty thousand dollars. Investigators seek the cause as heavy fog hampered traffic and response.
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Long Beach Blvd
North Long Beach
Seaside Hospital
Robert Carroll
Enazine Co. 9
Alice
ECA Reports Aid Cut for Western Europe in 1950
The Economic Cooperation Administration announced that improved Western European conditions enabled a 40 percent cut in Marshall Plan aid during the first 11 months of the year. Total aid reached 2.431 billion dollars, down from 3.563 billion in 1945. The United Kingdom led recipients with 436.9 million, followed by France 373.0 million, Italy 275.3 million, and West Germany 222.3 million.
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Washington
Economic Co-operation Administration
ECA
Europe
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Classifieds by Page References in The Times
A compact listing shows where to find sections such as Boyle on A-9 Churches on A-7 9 i Classified on B-5 to B-3 Cosmics on A-6 Financial on Av4 3 Obituaries on AAS Rocko and Television on B-4 Shipping on A-4 Sparta on B-2 3 Tides Weather on A-4 Theorers on A-16
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Boyle
Cosmics
Rocko
Television
Sparta
Theorers
Stock Sales End Year With Record December Volume
New York December 30 1950 traders closed the year with a burst of activity. The market logged the biggest volume year since 1993 and the largest December since 1929. Final hour sales reached 1 030 000 shares, after 480 600 traded in the first hour. Prices moved irregularly with strong gains in some issues and a broad list near 20 year highs. Full year 1950 valuation of listed shares rose by about 18 600 000 000.
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New York
Der
Ishares
Copper ban blocks copper use in 300 consumer items
The National Production Authority barred nonessential copper in over 300 civilian products to conserve metal for defense. The rule eliminates copper from auto trim, hinges, jewelry, dishware, and many household goods while permitting copper as an electrical conductor in select appliances. Manufacturers may complete orders by April 30 if started before March 1.
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Washington
National Production Authority
Wiliam
Harrison
NPA
NPR
Oops Load of Oil Pours Into Wrong Cellar
Detroit report of a fuel oil delivery gone wrong when a driver poured 209 gallons into Mrs. Robert Wiggins basement by mistake. The Wiggins had converted to gas and the pipe outlet was open, causing a spill on the floor.
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Detroit
Robert Wiggins
Wiggins
Allied Leaflets Tell Reds Leaders Plot Their Deaths
Allied planes drop counter propaganda leaflets on Chinese Communist and Red Korean troops in Korea urging surrender. One leaflet accuses Beijing of a secret treaty to reduce China's population by 100 million and questions sacrifices in Korea as part of that plot. Leaflets also target Red Korean troops, suggesting Chinese leaders exploit Korea for gain.
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OKYO
Korea
Russia
China
Dulles Warns Not to Abandon Allies in Europe
Washington dispatch reports John Foster Dulles urging bipartisan support for European defense. He warned the United States cannot be an inactive spectator and must avoid a fragile pacific stance while opposing Hoover’s isolationist stance. Contends U.S. aid and troops should back allies against Communist aggression.
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Ashington
John Foster Dulles
State Department
Dulles
New York
United States
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Hoover
Gibraltar
U. S
Republican National Committee
Truman
John J. Sparkman
D.ala
Brien McMahon
D.-Conn
Four Die When Private Plane Crashes West of San Mateo
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO December 30 Four men perish as a private plane from Burbank crashes in three feet of water near Bayshore Highway and the San Mateo Airport foggy conditions and dwindling fuel contributed to the tragedy. Pilot Alexander F Banks 29 and crewmen George Muller 61 Alfred Springer 32 and Blackie Sheldon 55 were identified as victims of the Mission Santa Barbara freighter crew.
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San Francisco
Burbank
San Mateo
Bayshore Highway
Alexander F. Banks
Navy
San Gabriel
George Muller
Alfred Springer
Blackie Sheldon
Mission Santa Barbara
San Pedro
Greyhound Bus Flips Over Near Highway 66
A Greyhound bus carrying 35 passengers overturned on U S 66 after dawn. Four people received minor injuries, according to the highway patrol. The bus was en route from Amarillo, Texas to Oklahoma City and spun on slick pavement 14 miles west of here.
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Reno
Gkia
Dee
Greyhound
Highway Patrol
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
Texas
Here
Santa Fe Superchief Delayed by Mishap
The Santa Fe Superchief was delayed seven hours on its westward run from Chicago after the end of a derailed freight car struck the lower surface of some coaches near Morris Kansas. The train left Chicago the previous day and halted at Kansas City at 2 20 a m It departed again about 6 a m None of the passengers were hurt.
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Chicago
Morris
Kan
Kansas City
Plane Crash at Australian Beach Kills Children
An Australian Air Force plane in a shark patrol struck a crowded beach at Maroochydore Beach 70 miles north of Brisbane, killing three children and wounding 12 sunbathers. The pilot and a passenger were injured. one 11 year old boy was cut in two by the plane.
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Sydney
Australia
Shark Patrol
Maroochydore Beach
Brisbane
Communists Clash With Jets as Seoul Assault Looms
In eastern Korea Red forces push deeper, bringing artillery and armor toward Seoul for an expected all-out assault early in the new year. Forty Soviet-made jets clash with 15 U S Sabres over northwest Korea. two Reds shot down. US bombers report damage to guns, half-tracks, nine vehicles, and a tank. Front lines extend toward the 38th Parallel as armor massing surrounds key nearby towns.
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Tokyo
Korea
Seoul
U. S
U. S. Fifth Air Force
38Th Parallel
Kaesong
Fueneng
South Korea
ImJin
Yonchon
Parallel 38
MacArthur
U. S. Eighth Army
United Nations
Eighth Army
Inje
Taegok
SIX OF HER BOYS IN SERVICES
Beaumont Texas December 30 War claims three of Mrs Lorraine Wings sons in Beaumont now three others still in service Lester a Navy warrant officer has not heard since Korea Defense Department advised Pfc Philp Randolph Wing 19 wounded fatally September 26 Clifton Wing Navy man killed early World War Clifton Wing son of a previous marriage also a Navy man died after Pearl Harbor John Baer son from previous marriage a Navy man sank when his ship torpedoed Lester Arthur Eugene Seaman First Class on U S S Midway hospitalized in Maryland James Edward Wing telephone operator on U S S Valley Forge Harold Baer merchant seaman aboard a Socony Vacuum ship Still serving besides Lester are Arthur Eugene James Edward Harold Baer has heard from all but Lester who was captured in the Philippines in the last war reported missing on then prisoner liberation he rejoined the service
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Baumont
Texas
Lorraine Wing
Beaumont
Lester
Navy
Korea
Defense Department
Philp Randolph Wing
Clifton Wing
John Baer
Sag Lew
Pearl Arbor
Arthur Eugene
U. S. S. Midway
Maryland
James Edward Wing
U. S. S. Valley Forge
Harold Baer
Philippines
U S Mission Schools in China Seized
London reports Communist China ordered seizure of all American subsidized cultural educational and relief organizations within its territory alleging they deceived and doped Chinese minds. The New China News Agency said the action included freezing American funds and nationalizing U S property in retaliation to U S economic sanctions on China.
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London
China
New China News
Red China
U. S
Hong Kong
Ona
Ina
Explosion at Mendota Farm Plant Injures Eight
An explosion and fire destroyed the one story plant of C. N. Banks Co., Inc., on the outskirts of Mendota, injuring at least eight people as workers were hurled from the building. The firm sells and services farm equipment.
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Mendota
C. N. Banks 'Co., Inc
President Truman sails to craft State of the Union message
President Truman cruised the Potomac on the Presidential yacht Williamsburg with a few aides. He planned to spend the weekend drafting the State of the Union address to Congress next month.
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Washington
Truman
Potomac River
Willamsburg
State of the Union
Congress
New Year Celebrations in 1951 Priced Around Fifty Dollars
A United Press survey shows Boston New Year Eve plans mirror 1945 costs with packages from dinner and dancing to drinks in some venues. Most venues charge about 6 dollars per person plus tax, with hotels around 10 dollars, and lavish options like Copley Plaza at 50 dollars per couple including champagne and perfume.
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United Press
Springfield
Los Angeles
Coccanut Grove
Dafes
New York
Boston
Copley Plaza Hotel
Hildegarde
Seventeen Die As Argentine Airliner Burns Near Mar del Plata
Seventeen persons perished when a government operated Aero Lineas plane crashed after takeoff from Mar del Plata toward Buenos Aires. An eight year old girl survived with serious head injuries and burns. Investigators found an empty 45 caliber pistol in the cockpit.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Mar del Plata
Aero Lineas
Susana Castilla
Earthquake Shakes Ecuadorian Coast City
GUAYAQUIL Ecuador Dec 30 A strong tremor struck the area this morning but no damage or casualties were reported US dispatch says
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Weather forecast of clouds and light drizzle
Considerable cloudiness continues tonight with scattered drizzle. Light fog is possible near the coast early Sunday morning and coastal areas may see damp conditions through the weekend.
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