National manpower mobilization policy eyed by Truman
Mrs Anna Rosenberg testified at a Senate hearing that President Truman plans a new national manpower mobilization policy urging industry agriculture and civilian groups to conserve available manpower and balance needs. She noted possible deferments for farm workers while stressing the need to do the job right and avoid frequent congressional amendments.
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Snake-Killer Washer Delivers Rattlesnake Surprise
Mrs Junior Duncan tested her washing machine to clean clothes and found a dead rattlesnake among the laundered garments. She described the snake as looking more like a ribbon than a snake as it rolled through the wringer after rewashing.
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20000 Reds Drive to Flank Yank Salient
American Second Division troops clung to a salient near Wonju as about 20000 North Korean Sixth and Tenth Divisions pressed a northern and eastern flank. A Second Division spokesman said a Red force was beaten back with 200 to 300 casualties while another clash near Wonju caused about 2100 Allied losses in a seven hour fight. Allies held a stabilizing line as Chinese and Korean Reds massed nearby. a larger push appeared to be forming in the Chungju to Osan corridor.
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President selects Dulles for Nippon peace talks
President Truman names John Y. Foster Dulles to head a U S mission to Japan for talks on a peace treaty with the rank of ambassador. The mission aims to gather Japanese sentiment for an early decision on next steps and to pursue discussions with Gen. MacArthur Premier Yoshida and other leaders in Japan.
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Debate over deploying U S troops abroad grows heated
Sen Connally, chair of the Senate foreign relations committee, says the administration should seek Congressional approval before sending American troops to Europe and urges a bold, united response with Western Allies to deter Soviet aggression. He clashes with Taft and others favoring prior approval and cautions against limited participation.
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Nebraska
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MacArthur allegedly silenced in Washington control split
Chicago Daily News reports from Tokyo that Washington removed Gen. MacArthur's authority to issue communiques on ground operations in Korea. Lt. Gen. Ridgway takes over issuing, while Parks argues overall command remains with MacArthur. Beech notes unprecedented curtailment and quotes limited releases from MacArthur's headquarters.
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Soviet War Outlook Sparks April Alarm
Experts warn the Soviet Union may blunder into war by April amid shifting Russian moves. The notice appears in the newspaper’s Page A-15 feature, with other items listed across pages A-1 to B-1 including Beach Combing and Theaters.
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Eight Die As B-50 Wreck Brings Loss Near Ed walls AFB
MAROC January 1 Eight persons died when a B-50 bomber crashed on a 4000 foot peak near Edwards Air Force Base ten miles east of here. The full crew of six Air Force men and two civilians aboard were killed. Capt William A Bailey and Lt Col Gordon L Pyle among the dead. others named include Robert E Mathusa and Libun N Cate. Two civilians from Ryan Aircraft Co. were identified as C A White and Dingo.
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Warren Seeks Billion-dollar State Budget
Sacramento, Jan 11 Gov Warren proposes a 1 016 883 002 state budget to Legislature with no new taxes. He forecasts a 20 736 277 surplus in the general fund by June 30 1952 and 51 794 420 in cash at year end. The plan includes 1 788 993 for Civil Defense and lists cuts in agency operations and building. Retail sales tax projected to raise 376 175 000.
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Heavy Winds Spread Havoc in Bay Region
San Francisco dispatch reports severe winds across the Bay Area damaging Sunnyvale San Jose and parts of San Francisco and East Bay. Estimated damage may reach 1 million dollars. No fatalities but minor injuries from falling trees and grass fires. Gusts reached 73 mph at the Weather Bureau airport in San Mateo County.
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U S AEC to test atomic weapons near Las Vegas
The Atomic Energy Commission announced plans to conduct experimental nuclear detonations on a guarded Nevada bombing range near Las Vegas. President Truman authorized the tests as part of the 5000 square mile reservation, preserving safety measures and limiting access to personnel directly involved. The program aims to speed up weapon development while maintaining radiological safety and security. The AEC will also continue use of Eniwetok in the Marshal Islands for related tests.
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Hoarding of Rubber Put Under NPA Ban
Washington reports the National Production Authority banned hoarding of natural and synthetic rubber and added items to the antihoarding list under the Defense Production Act. Also restricted were methylene chloride used in paint removers and dry cleaning along with various textiles and industrial chemicals.
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Labor chiefs urge long term wage price policy in speech
Major labor leaders told the Wage Stabilization Board that a flexible long term wage price policy is needed for a decade. The ESA announced no 30 day temporary freeze, leaving controls in limbo as analysts fear 8 to 10 percent food price rises in 60 days. ULPC spokesmen for AFL CIO machinists and railroad unions warned against short term fixes, while John L. Lewis and UMW leaders spoke separately.
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Weather alert: Small-craft warnings along coast tonight
Small-craft warnings are hoisted along the coast until midnight for winds ranging from 15 to 35 mph. Clear tonight, but increasing cloudiness late. Continued cool tomorrow with a high near 55 and light variable winds.
American Casualties Rise 2537 in Week
Washington reports Korea war casualties totaling 42,713, up 2,587 from the prior week. Defense Department says 6,247 killed in action, 29,206 wounded, 7,160 missing.
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United States to Fight On in Korea as Cease Fire Sought
Lake Success January 11 AP The United States accepted a UN plan for an immediate Korea cease fire followed by negotiations on Far East issues by the United States Britain Russia and Red China. Warren Austin warned the Chinese Communists there would be a time limit for their response if this effort fails the UN would unite in further steps to resist aggression. US officials say American troops will fight on in Korea and allied UN forces will strive to establish a defense position on the peninsula with no voluntary withdrawal. State Department said it knows nothing of a British Commonwealth proposal at London that the US and Red China continue.
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State Department
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Lon‘don
Red China
Woman Gives Birth to Fifth Child in St Louis
An 18-year-old woman, married at 13, has a five-pound girl named Wanda Sue born January 6. She is Mrs. Ivan Queen, wife of a city rubbish department worker earning 200 a month. Her husband is 29.
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Attorney General withdraws pinball legality opinion
San Francisco January 11 Atty General Edmund G Brown said he withdrew the prior opinion on pinball machines legality and will issue a specific ruling in each case to avoid county to county differences. Assemblyman Carl Fletcher had requested decisions on Skill Quiz Game Skill Quiz Lecture and Clue Quiz Game. Broven recalled San Francisco DA ruling one ball pinball illegal equated to slots.
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