Eisenhower Signals Acceptance of Republican Nomination
Gen. Eisenhower says he would consider accepting a Republican Presidential nomination if nominated next July, but will not seek relief from his duties as Supreme Allied Commander Europe. The 61 year old general confirmed his Republican affiliation and noted his name would be entered in New Hampshire’s March primary. Three rivals are Taft, Warren, and Stassen. The statement was read at SHAPE.
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Assembly Ousts French Cabinet
Paris January 7 The French National Assembly ousted Premier Rene Pleven’s five month old cabinet after a plea for freedom to cut the 140 billion franc deficit of the nationalized railway system The Socialists split from the government over economy plans and rail layoffs are feared Pleven is expected to resign immediately
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Eisenhower Backers Jubilant Over His Announcement
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower signaled he would accept the Republican presidential nomination if offered, boosting backers who had worried by his silence. Taft said Eisenhower is not a candidate but would accept a draft, while Truman offered no comment. Continued on Page A4.
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Million Dollar Blaze Kills Seven in Westfield Block
A multi story apartment business block fire in Westfield Massachusetts last night killed at least seven people and injured thirteen. Firefighters battled smoldering ruins over twelve hours after the blaze, which featured three detonations and the collapse of walls and a five story section. Fire officials credited heroic actions by firemen and onlookers for saving others as portions of the structure remained unstable awaiting inspection.
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Furious Air Fighting Renewed Over Korea Front
United States Sabre jets destroyed seven MiG-15s and damaged 12 in two days of renewed air combat over northwest Korea. Two MiGs were shot down and two damaged on Monday, with five more MiGs hit the day before. Allied ground forces fought in subfreezing weather as UN infantry gained slightly near a prize outpost west of Korangpo, six miles from Panmunjom. Carrier planes and land-based bombers disrupted rail and supply networks across the peninsula.
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Weather outlook Mostly clear and colder tonight
Forecast calls for a mainly clear and cold night with increasing clouds tomorrow. Rain is possible by nightfall and southwest winds may reach 25 miles per hour tomorrow.
Truman and Churchill Discuss Supplies at White House
President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill directed a special committee of economic experts to study raw materials including Britain's steel needs and report back tomorrow. The morning session covered Western defense, NATO, and general problems. the afternoon was to focus on European defense and related military issues including atomic energy developments.
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Kefauver in Ohio Primary Declared By Hays
Rep. Hays of Ohio announced a full slate of delegates for Senator Estes Kefauver in the Ohio Democratic presidential primary. He said consent must be in writing and hinted Kefauver may enter, with attention to the Feb. 6 deadline.
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Unsinkable Captain Carlson Clings to Tow to Harbor
London Jan 7 AP The Flying Enterprise towed by the Turmoil remains 145 miles from Falmouth as the crew fights a brutal Atlantic gale. Captain Kurt Carlsen, aboard with Mareenne Dancy, shows increasing confidence while the 6711‑ton ship drifts at 3 knots in fog and swells.
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Vishinsky urges UN high level meeting on Korea deadlock
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky told the UN Political Committee in Paris that Panmunjom talks have stalled for six months. He proposed a high level Security Council meeting to help break the deadlock without delaying talks or shifting focus to Paris. Western powers and Brazil offered an amendment to limit Korea as a first item and require usefulness before calling such a meeting.
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Not Guilty Plea Filed in Wanger Shooting Case
Hollywood producer Walter Wanger entered a not guilty plea to assault with intent to commit murder after shooting agent Jennings Lang, son of actress Joan Bennett. Defense argues temporary insanity. Three alienists named to examine Wanger, reports sealed until trial. Bennett says meetings with Lang were strictly business.
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Snowing Again New Slides Shut Wolf Creek Pass
Denver report notes three fresh snow slides on Wolf Creek Pass in southwestern Colorado closing the route. The storm dumped up to 14 inches on the pass with 10 inches at Durango and six inches at Monticello Utah while travel remained dangerous and chains were required. The highway department deployed crews and warned of more slides as a related weather system affected New Mexico and Utah. The Cumbres Pass railway near clearance as crews work toward a meet by Monday night.
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Where to Find It Listing Fragments
An index of sections and pages for a newspaper shows sections such as Obituaries Sports Theaters and Comics with page references. It lists varied items including radio television shipping and a notes line on women activities across multiple pages.
Two Truckers Die in Wolf Creek Pass Avalanche
Monte Vista Colorado January 7 UP two Para mount California truck drivers Earl Croft and Raymond Bradshaw were found in the cab of their Watson Bros Transportation Co truck buried in an eight foot snowbank on Wolf Creek Pass. State police and ski patrol removed the bodies after digging through deep snow. authorities believe suffocation likely.
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