Swift Buildup of Arms Urged by President
President Truman told Congress the free world must rapidly expand military strength to counter Soviet conquest in Korea and worldwide. He urged readiness to negotiate but warned of fighting if necessary, emphasizing peace through strength and allied mobilization. Security measures surrounded the Capitol as he spoke to a joint session.
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Britain Urges New Korean Cease Fire Effort
Britain urged the United Nations to mount another attempt at a Korean cease fire while warning China that acceptance of its terms could break with the free world. Sir Gladwyn Jebb told the General Assembly committee that a cease-fire must precede negotiations, warned of a possible China split, and endorsed a staged peace plan with UN supervision and troop withdrawals.
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Recklessness blamed for New Year holiday fatalties
News roundup notes reckless driving caused most fatal New Year holiday deaths. Mentions where to find regular sections and pages across the newspaper including beach accidents, obituaries, sports, and theater listings.
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Vinson Announces $2 Billion Navy Shipbuilding Plan
House armed services chairman Carl Vinson introduced a 2 billion program to build over 60 ships including a super aircraft carrier and two rocket launchers, with 250 ships to be modernized. The plan, cleared by the Defense Department and Budget Bureau, aims for immediate action and includes hearings with Admiral Sherman.
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Slayer On Border Hunt After Another Car Theft
The search for Badman Bill Cook intensified on both sides of the Mexico California border after another car was stolen. FBI reports a 1940 Chevrolet Talet sedan with California plates linked to Cook, whose red shirt was found in a victim’s car. Officers in Sonora and across the border watch for the stocky ex convict, believed to be heading toward the U S border. Probes indicate Cook may be forced to reenter the United States as desert terrain limits his escape.
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Robert H. Dewey
Seattle
Guy Woodward
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Brown Sworn in as New State Attorney General
Edmund G. Pat Brown was sworn in as California attorney general in Sacramento. He pledged cooperation with Governor Warren and said he would discuss the Crime Commission request within two weeks. Brown named four assistants and praised his campaign team including his mother and wife. He succeeds Republican Fred Howser.
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Pat) Brown
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Bert Levit
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Arthur H. Sherry
Alameda
William V. O'Connor
Frank J. Mackin
Los Angeles
Ida Brown
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Fred Howser
Crime Commission
Six Die in Farmhouse Fire at Oklahoma Farm Home
Six members of the Humphrey family perished in a farmhouse fire near Okemah Oklahoma early today leaving a 11 year old boy alive. Isaac Humphrey and Olja Humphrey both about 50 years old died along with four of their five children Betty 7 Janice 5 Dale 9 and Darlene 1. Norman the eldest son escaped by jumping from a window.
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Weather outlook with scattered clouds and fog tonight
Scattered high cloudiness increases to fog and low clouds tonight and tomorrow. Cooler temperatures expected. Light variable wind shifts to west southwest at 7 to 15 mph by afternoon.
Tokyo Earthquake Shakes Center of City at Dawn
Tokyo was jolted by a 3:35 am quake lasting about a minute, waking sleepers and rattling clocks and chandeliers. Reports say two fires in Yokohama may be linked, with the epicenter estimated within 32 miles of Tokyo.
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Warren Fears Zero Hour May Be Near
Sacramento January 8. Governor Earl Warren opened a new 1951 Legislature with a warning that the zero hour may be rapidly approaching as he framed a four point civil defense program. He asked no new emergency powers and urged swift implementation of the September civil defense act with a focus on national defense over continuity of governance. The speech outlined a broad third term agenda and noted a Republican Senate and Assembly majority, calling for harmony and economy in defense planning.
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Planemakers Set to Fill U. S. Needs
Santa Monica January remarks from Donald W. Douglas of Douglas Aircraft Co say the U S aircraft industry can build planes in any number needed for national defense. He cites President Truman’s pledge to 50 000 planes and 35 000 tanks yearly and notes wartime record of unmatched output. J H Kindelberger of North American Aviation adds expansion depends on pipelines and materials like engines and electronic gear.
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U S Will Make Big Try to Curb Meat Prices
Washington January 8 AP Economic Stabilization Administrator Alan Valentine said a big try would be made as soon as possible to control skyrocketing meat prices. He hinted the effort might include rationing and probably subsidies while stressing the difficulty of full control without such measures. He noted the drive to build up an agency staff, linked food costs to wage controls, and said rationing may be needed to curb price pressure. He also said no ration books have been ordered yet.
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Huge Expansion of Air Force Mapped
Washington January 8 AP John A McCone Air Force undersecretary said the service plans war plane output for a force larger than the current 84 groups with a goal of 3 500 000 men under arms across fighting branches. He indicated near 100 groups may result and that aircraft output could reach seven hundred to eight hundred planes a month.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Wherry to Oppose Troops for Europe
Senator Wherry of Nebraska declares he will introduce a resolution stating it is the Senate's sense that no U S ground troops be sent to Western Europe until Congress decides policy. He criticizes the President for remaining silent while seemingly committing the nation to sending troops despite opposition.
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Nebraska
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Retreat From Wonju After Fierce Battle
Allied forces yielded Wonju after a two day siege as Red troops entered the burning city. U N forces withdrew to new positions to allow the main body to retreat toward Taejon and Pusan. Osan fell as Chinese units pressed the western flank, while airstrikes and a blown ammunition train marked the withdrawal.
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Four Far Eastern Critics on Senate Policy Group
Four Republican Senators named to the Senate policy group include critics of the administration’s Far Eastern program. The new six-member panel was announced by Chairman Millikin as Republicans seek influence on foreign policy. The four outspoken critics are Knowland California, Alexander Smith New Jersey, Ferpicca Highaen, Brewatex Maine.
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