U S Missions to See Franco in Spain for Aid Pact
American officials said missions to negotiate economic and military agreements with Franco's government will arrive in Madrid soon under the Mutual Security Act. The plan includes 100 million dollars in aid to Spain to bolster western defenses and develop power, transport, and farm sectors. A permanent MSA mission and a military aid pact will follow, coordinating supervision of funds. Franco issued a New Year message signaling resolve to rebuild defenses and seek accord with the United States.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
Paul Porter
Mutual Security Agency
Marshall
U. S
Stanton Griffis
Griffis
Porter
Franco
Market News Service Butter Eggs Poultry Prices and Retail Rates
Butter and egg market news lists daily prices for Grade AA and Grade B butter, carton wholesale and retail rates, with changes for retailers and wholesalers. It notes small lots and farm weights including broilers and turkeys, plus rabbit meat figures and general price ranges for various poultry products.
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Tonbidg
Alege
Amed
Asiaaareas
Euling
Iiss
Open Letter to a New Year's Baby in New York
An open letter from Hai Boyle to a newborn on New Year’s Day. The piece reflects on the child’s future, growth pain, and the promise and perils of modern life, urging resilience and curiosity as humanity’s long dreams unfold.
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New York
Hai Boyle
Fairless Rejects Union Talk Bid
Benjamin F. Fairless, president of United States Steel Corp, refuses invitation to address the CIO United Steel Workers convention. He states the delegates’ opinions are fixed and nothing he could say would change them. He cables Philip Murray that union leaders ridiculed his suggestion for addressing wage policy.
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Pittsburgh
Tan
United States Steel Corp
CIO
United Steel Workers
Benjamin F. Fairless
Philip Murray
Fairless
Murray
U. S. Steel
Drifting Ship's Radio Ceases Amid Rescue Efforts
Britain radio amateurs failed to reach Kurt Carlsen aboard the Flying Enterprise, as the damaged freighter with a 60 degree list drifted 300 miles offshore in a gale. Rescue ships evacuated fifty people while salvage experts say the ship may be a derelict if unmanned. The Gen A W Greeley stood by as salvage conditions eased and prospects for towing declined.
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London
Britain
Kurt Carlsen
Flying
U S
A. W. Greeley
Atlantic
U S Probing Propaganda Use of POWs
The United States opened an Army led investigation into reports that Chinese Communists forced American prisoners of war to make pro Red broadcasts and letters. Some POWs were allegedly shown favored treatment to persuade them to back Communist propaganda. Evidence suggests limited success in converting GIs despite coercive tactics and broadcasts.
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Washington
United States
Red China
North Korea
United Nations Command
Red Armies
Korea
Peiping
Gt's
Communist Party
More Than Usual Sunshine in 1951 Weather Report
Southern California had more sunshine than usual in 1951, with rainfall below normal after last weekend's deluge. Forecaster A. K. Showalter noted rainfall totaled 14.33 inches, 3.80 inches in December, and said the year was better than the previous few calendar years.
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Los Angeles
California
A. K. Showalter
Last Confederate Vet R. Crump Dies at 104 in Lincoln
Lincoln Alabama reports the death of R Crump Alabama last Confederate veteran at age 104 in Lincoln at his home last night He celebrated his birthday on December 23 Survivors include two daughters Mrs Hollis of Lincoln and Mrs Riggs Darrah Coal City
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Alabama
Lincoln
Ala
BP. R. Crump
Secretary of State Acheson as a nonpromising path to presidency
Washington reports on historian Douglas Southall Freeman foreseeing limited presidential prospects for a Secretary of State. Freeman, in endorsing McGeorge Bundy’s The Pattern of Responsibility, notes Acheson’s mind and duties are highly specialized and unlikely to route to the Presidency. Freeman also cautions Acheson could become a scapegoat if peace efforts fail, or gain credit if the nation avoids catastrophe.
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Washington
Acheson
Douglas Southall Freeman
Freeman
Robert Ke, Lee
George Washington
McGeorge Bundy
Dr. Freeman
James Buchanan
Polk
Dean Acheson
Mrs Roosevelt Urges Patience With Russia in 1952
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt urges Americans to be patient in dealing with the Russians during 1952. She cautions against expecting quick results and says the public must learn to live with uncertainty as she travels to Paris and the United Nations General Assembly as a delegate.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Paris
United Nations General Assembly
New Year Celebrations Worldwide Amid Wartime Tensions
Associated Press reports New Year 1952 brought varied rites across nations. In Korea a pounding Allied artillery barrage marked the start, while truce teams pressed negotiations. Across the U S bowl games drew crowds. Berlin and Moscow regions observed with parties and gifts as the postwar year began.
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Associated Presa
Korea
United States
Moncow
Berlin
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