Russia Has A-bomb, Dean Says Flatly
Washington January 2 AP Atomic Commission Chairman Gordon Dean stated flatly that Russia possesses the atomic bomb. He spoke at a news conference amid debate over a 1949 Russian blast and Truman’s September explosion claim. He said the question of other nations making bombs should be directed to those countries. He declined to discuss delivery of bombs to the armed forces. He noted frugality may govern bomb numbers and cost, but emphasized the goal is to obtain more.
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President Truman appeals for March of Dimes drive
President Truman urged Americans to support the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis as the annual March of Dimes drive begins January 15. The goal is fifty million dollars.
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Russia to U K Big Four Parley over German priority
Moscow offered to prepare a conference of the Big Four foreign ministers if German questions get top priority. Western officials doubt acceptance of Soviet terms. The note argued against West German rearmament and urged delaying talks on broader world issues until Germany is settled. U S State Department said Western powers would consult on a reply.
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Walker Interred as 4-star General in Final Tribute
Walker H. Walton, a veteran of three wars, was buried at Arlington as a four star general after a posthumous promotion approved by President Truman. His body arrived from Korea where he died in a jeep accident December 23. The move to upgrade his rank was rushed so the President could sign before the ceremony.
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Relief in Sight at Last Commitee Bills Forced Listening Prohibition
Washington reports the National Citizens' Committee Against Forced Listening asks Congress to ban listening to music on transit and speeches at work. It broadens aims to include captive audiences and urges composers to withdraw music from enforced displays. The group argues democracy protects adults from being forced to listen or read against will.
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Pair Lost in Stormy Channel Believed Sighted
Climaxing a two hour air sea search the Coast Guard reported a small boat with two wildly waving persons spotted from the air 33 miles south of Newport Beach Officials believed the occupants to be Willard Ericson 40 of 2239 Sharpless Ct and Mrs Jean Wessling 35 a visitor from the east missing since Sunday after leaving Seal Beach for Catalina Island in a 16 foot outboard boat A 13 foot Coast Guard cutter from San Diego and the cutter Morris racing to reach the scene to pick up the occupents in high winds and heavy seas
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Teletype News Snapshot on Aluminum Stockpile
United States stockpile of aluminum declared sufficient for two weeks. The note appears in a teletype summary with page references and scattered section titles across Classifieds, Comics, Editorials, and other pages.
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Reds Drive Within 14 Miles of Seoul
Chinese invasion forces pressed a three prong offensive to within 14 miles of Seoul as U S Eighth Army withdrew. South Korean officials packed documents overnight while civilians fled across the Han River. The assault extended along a 140 mile front and involved multiple spearheads toward Uijongbu Kaesong and Kapyong with heavy fighting reported on the east coast.
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State of the Union Address Set for Monday
President Truman will deliver his State of the Union message in person to a joint session of Congress at 1 p.m. next Monday. The White House announced the time date and that the annual budget message detailing 1946 expenditures and defense programs will follow the State of the Union with his economic message to Capitol Hill on a yet-to-be-set date.
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Promoter Injured in Filml and Brawl at Hollywood Party
Hollywood reporters say promoter Stephen Van Boytham, 43, suffered a fractured skull after a party at a Studio City home. Guest accounts vary on whether he was assaulted or fell. Attendees included Sonny Tufts Tom Drake Hob Livingston Count Warbarant and others. Detectives questioned the hostess Mrs King and a Beverly Hills handler while Van Boytham received emergency surgery.
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Cohen in Hollywood Traffic Fracas With Police
Gambler Mickey Cohen clashed with officers at Hollywood and Vine at 4 15 am after stopping for a newspaper. Police issued a $5 fine for failure to move on after a green light amid a tense scene with onlookers.
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Truman Signs Bill to Bar Shipment of Slot Machines
President Truman signed a bill to prohibit interstate shipment of slot machines and related gaming devices. The measure carries fines and jail terms for violations and targets national crime syndicates profiting from gambling. It follows an attorney general’s conference that estimated billions in annual slot machine revenue and bribes to public officials.
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Civil Defense Measure Sent to President in Lame Duck
Washington January 2 AP The outgoing Congress voted 20.0 billion for defense and sent to President Truman a sweeping civil defense bill that would grant limited executive powers during an attack. The senate and house adjourned after final votes. A war powers measure was approved, limiting reorganizations while preserving essential defense contracts.
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U N Political Unit to Weigh Korean Crisis
At Lake Success on January 2 the U N General Assembly political committee will meet at 10:45 a m to hear a report from the three member cease fire committee on truce failures and a U S demand for strong action against Communist China as part of a new push south of the 38th parallel. American diplomats with British and French allies seek a joint policy and the United States aims to brand the Chinese Reds as aggressors to enable stricter action.
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Weather Forecast With Cloud Increase And Showers
Increasing high cloudiness tonight and tomorrow with brief light showers. Winds shift from light variable to southwest at 15 to 20 mph tomorrow afternoon. Cooler temperatures expected tomorrow.
421 Killed In Accidents During New Year Holiday
National Safety Council data show 421 deaths in the United States over the New Year period, far below the Christmas toll of 545 but above the 330 predicted. Nontraffic accidents added 120 fatalities, with more than 1,100 lives lost in violent incidents across the holiday span.
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