Capital Falls After 3-day Red Assault
TOKYO reports say U S Eighth Army began abandoning Seoul under pressure of a three day Chinese Communist frontal assault combined with a Mongolian eastern outflank. American British and South Korean troops withdrew north of the city, leaped south in a rush, roads clogged with traffic as fires broke out.
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Allen Center Slot Machines Sunk at Sea
Naval officials torpedoed thirty eight slot machines formerly at Allen Center. At 1 15 today a Navy tug moved beyond the breakwater to sea and dumped the machines overboard. Capt. John Y. Dannenberg said the destruction follows a new federal law on military reservation property. The machines valued at $200 each belonged to the club.
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Two Strong Quakes Rock Mexico Coast
Two moderately strong quakes shook the west coast of Mexico near Colima, reported by the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. The tremors occurred at 4:24 and 5:98 a.m. local time, with magnitude estimated between 6.0 and 6.5 on the quake scale.
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New Defense Production Board Created by Truman
President Truman sets up a Defense Production Administration merging scattered emergency agencies with William H. Harrison as head to oversee output transport fuel minerals and power under Wilson's direction. The order expands Harrison authority to defense loans and tax benefits while excluding food. A new Defense Mobilization Board chaired by Wilson is also created with cabinet members and corporate leaders.
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Pravda Stalin name count shocks Yugoslav paper
A Zagreb newspaper quoted by Tanjug analyzed Pravda’s November 27 issue and found Stalin's name mentioned 101 times on the front page in varying forms. It noted multiple epithets like Comrade Stalin and Great Leader, contrasting with scarce mention of the Soviet people.
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82nd Congress Opens With Call for Unity and Courage
The 82nd Congress was sworn in with Speaker Sam Rayburn urging action to deter international threats and secure freedom. President Truman aims for united national effort as Republicans press for clear international aims amid a tense, ceremonial, fully refurnished Capitol.
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Western Storm Roars East Affects Midwest Sleet and Ice
A hurricane strength storm from the Pacific drove a cold wave across the Great Plains and Midwest with freezing rain, ice, and blizzard conditions. Minnesota warned of ten below, Illinois and Wisconsin saw ice and power damage, and Minnesota to Michigan faced hazardous roads and high winds. A second storm off the northwest coast threatened British Columbia and Pacific states with 80 mph winds while Coast hazards included a seaman drownings and high waves near Oregon. Timberline Lodge reported one of its worst snowstorms with twenty two inches in 24 hours.
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News High Lights OFF THE TELETYPE
A condensed listing notes the Eighty-first Congress spent 410 billions, the largest peacetime total, with references to page sections for Beach Combing bridge ads comics editorial financial obituaries radio television shipping tables tides temperatures and Women’s Activities across multiple pages B and A sections.
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More Taxes to Be Needed Says Truman Tax Law Signed
President Truman signed a 3.3 billion excess profits tax into law, signaling that “more and much heavier taxes” will be needed. The measure hits corporations earning 25,000 or more, retroactive to July 1, 1950, and raises the normal corporate tax from 45 to 47 percent. Revenue is projected to plus up federal finances amid costly rearmament and wartime era memories.
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Man Called to Police to Arrest Him in War Protest
Paul E. Davis, 20, cited for speeding on Aug 5, told police to arrest him. He wrote a letter from Korea saying he did not want mercy and urged officers to bring warm clothing. Judge Holliday recalled the warrant after reviewing the letter.
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Jury Selection Opens in Violet Berling Murder Trial
In Superior Court Judge Fred Miller begins jury selection for Violet John Berling 32 accordion teacher accused of murdering 10 year old Kay Frances Erickson on Oct 12. Prospective jurors face lengthy questioning as defenses and prosecutions plan to exhaust most of the day with 1:20 peremptory challenges each. A restrained crowd watches from behind barriers outside the sealed courtroom as no one under 18 is admitted.
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West presses Russia for clarity on four power talks
Secretary Acheson said the West needs further clarification of Russia's position before a four power meeting can be assumed. The United States Britain and France have begun discussing next steps in response to Moscow's latest note. He noted Russia appears willing only to a deputies meeting to set an agenda, not exploratory talks before the foreign ministers meet.
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All Russia Geared for Mobilization, Army Digest Says
Washington dispatch reports the Army Information Digest says Russia has mobilized its civil and military structure for rapid mobilization. It cites an armed force of about 4.5 million, with over 3 million in the army, and notes a pervasive military atmosphere in Soviet life and education.
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Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies and Light Winds
Increasing cloudiness to night and Thursday with west to southwest winds 5 to 12 mph. Winds pick up Thursday afternoon. Temperature remains largely steady.
U S Calls for New Action to Gain Peace in Korea
U N cease fire panel reports inability to pursue a cease fire now. U S delegate Warren Austin says aggression must be resisted and democratic Korea remains the goal. Britain backs a 48 hour adjournment while Nationalist China objects to delays. Next meeting set for Friday.
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Senator urged to remove baby from military committee
Englewood father Mark Harris faults Senator Edwin C Johnson for sending infant care pamphlets to his family and asks if Congress plans to place his baby on a committee. Harris, a war veteran, states he will not surrender his rights and demands the baby be removed from the military affairs committee.
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