Truman Urged to Seek Soviet Pact Before Decision on Superbomb
Senate Democrats stand united behind Truman Formosa policy. Democrats favor no military aid to Nationalists on Formosa and fear intervention could spark war. Calls rise for clear U S stance on Communist China and Moscow influence as Acheson report is postponed.
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Formosa
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Illinois
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China
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D.-Ga
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Maryland
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Russia
North China
Manchuria
Sen. Connally
Texas
New Hydrogen Bomb Debate Sees Urged Nuclear Talks
The Times reports Truman may be urged to resume international talks on weapons control before deciding on hydrogen bomb production. Lilienthal backs delays. administration officials weigh reopening talks with Stalin via UN or direct channels. The Times notes a trend toward one more push for a negotiated settlement with the Russians.
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Truman
Russia
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Washington
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Atomic Energy Commission
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United Nations
Millions in Red China Face Starvation in 1950
Hong Kong dispatch reports millions of peasants in Red China facing starvation in 1950. Up to 40 million people are in famine areas with 8 million hungry now. East China could see 16 million starve. floods, pests, and plagues blamed. Relief mobilized from Peiping, with a fifth of east China cultivation wiped out by floods. Manchuria’s quota shortfall drains food to the north under a barter deal with Russia. Peasants face 20 percent harvest tax and an 18.7 percent projected budget deficit. China’s food imports embargo worsens the crisis. experts warn improvements in south farming needed for years.
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Red China
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Communist State Administrative Council
Peiping
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Jung Tse-Ho
Es Care
South China
Unrest Over Saar Grows in Germany
Berlin reports rising tensions as France and West Germany clash over Saar sovereignty and coal rights. Adenauer and Schuman dispute French privileges while Britain weighs impacts on postwar peace. meanwhile East German camps prompt propaganda rebuttal as West Germany ends rationing March 1.
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Bautzen
West German Federal Republic
Spain Denies Bid for Soviet Wheat
Paris reports that Spain has no dealings with Soviet trade representatives on buying Russian wheat. An embassy official said no special trade mission has arrived and Spanish diplomatic and trade officials here have not engaged with Soviet representatives.
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Foray Nied
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Man Attempts Takeoff in Gasoline Truck at Midway Airport
Charles Martin, 24, allegedly drunk, drives a 3000 gallon gas truck down a runway at Chicago Midway after crashing into an arriving plane. Police pursue as two airliners circle awaiting clearance, no charges filed yet. A separate truck crash disrupts Milwaukee Road yard operations near DuPlainville.
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Martin
Cars Driven Off Lake Winnebago
OSHKOSH Wis Jan 17 Hundreds of automobiles were driven off frozen Lake Winnebago after being marooned overnight on a large floe. About 450 cars and 1000 or more ice fishermen were cut off when a strong wind broke the ice. The Wisconsin Conservation Department built a bridge of solid ice to shore near Chilton and led convoys to land. Police reported 26 cars remained on the ice in the Oshkosh area as other cars stranded between here and Fond du Lac were also moved to shore.
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Winnebago
Wisconsin Conservation Department
Chilton
Conservation Department
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Fond du Lac
Locomotive Runs Wild 18 Miles
Milwaukee dispatch reports a diesel locomotive ran uncontrolled for 18 miles yesterday as its two-man crew prayed for safety. Engineer William Jordan, 69, said he tried to use all controls before the run ended with the track clear and no injuries. An inquiry into the near‑out-of-control incident is expected.
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Jess
William Jordan
Flying Farmers Visit to Texas for Mexico City Leg
LAREDO Texas Jan 17 Sixty five planes carrying 128 TM members of the Kansas Flying Farmers stopped in Laredo today on their second midwinter mass flight to Mexico City. Bill Jenssen of McPherson is president of the group A S Neel of Little River is trip chairman. They planned short flights today to Monterrey and Saltillo after clearing customs and immigration at the municipal airport here. The main flight to Mexico City will begin tomorrow.
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Texas
Kansas Flying Farmers
Mexico City
Bill Jenssen
McPherson
A. S. Neel
Little River
Monterrey
Saltillo
Expectant Father Robbed Near Hospital Ward
In Baltimore on January 17 Ralph Fleming arrived at City Hospital's maternity waiting area in a tense scene. He reached a breaking point and decided to leave his seat to stretch, then was robbed in the hallway before the birth.
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Ralph Fleming
City Hospital
Fresh air ends in robbery and surprise birth
A man seeking a breath of air left his home and encountered a gun, two men robbed him of $45. He then returned inside to discover he had a newborn son, but police took him to headquarters to view the rogue's gallery.
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Fleming
Weather and Tides Report for Long Beach Lifeguains
Daily coastal data lists sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, high and low tides with heights, and water conditions. Foregoing statistics credited to the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Monday weather notes.
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U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Long Beach
32 Million Americans Over 65 Have No Incomes
The Census Bureau reports 3.5 million Americans aged 65 or older have no cash income, about one third of the 11 million in that age group. The remaining 7.5 million show a median cash income of 908 dollars, with half below 808 and half above. Acting director Philip Hauser notes data relate to 1948 incomes amid hearings on Social Security expansion.
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Census Bureau
Census
Philip M. Hauser
Hauser
Austria Royal Relative Weds Royal Relative in Belgium
Archduke Charles of Habsburg, 31, wed his childhood sweetheart Princess Yolande de Ligne, 26, in a grand ceremony at Bel oeil Belgium. The couple, daughter of Belgium's ambassador to India and Princess de Noailles, plan a three week honeymoon in Palm Beach with residence on Fifth Avenue in New York.
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Zita
Europe
United States
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Fifth Ave
Gentral Park
Palm Beach
Fla
Radio Silence Held for Lee Obsequies
Four AMations of the Don Lee Broadcasting System observed one minute of silence today in memory of Thomas Lee, founder of the network, whose death occurred last Friday. Rites for Lee, heir to millions, were held in Pasadena with only close relatives in attendance.
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Angeles
Don Lee Broadcasting System
Thomas Non
Lellen Ghee
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Hoffman Sees ECA Plan as First Line Against Communism
AP dispatch reports Paul G. Hoffman, head of the ECA and Marshall Plan director, praising aid as a defense of Western civilization. Speaking to the Poor Richards Club in Philadelphia on receiving its 1950 medal, Hoffman called for finishing four years of aid, linking Franklin’s spirit to Europe’s recovery and freedom.
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Paladelphta
Paul G. Hoffman
Hoffman
Russia
Richards Club
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Vyacheslav Molotov
ECA
America
Europe
Rules Committee Pushes Quick House Rule Change Vote
The Rules Committee moved to restore the House Rules Committee's power to pigeonhole bills and set a rapid vote. Chairman Sabath announced adjournment, but a sufficient number of members directed Rep. Cox to seek an immediate House vote on the proposed rules change. President Truman may join the debate if time allows.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
Sabath
D-Ill
House
Rep
Cox
D.-Ga
Truman
Tucker Associates Trial Near Finale
In Chicago on January 17 final arguments will start in the marathon mail fraud and conspiracy trial of Preston Tucker and seven associates. Federal Judge Walter L. Labay and a jury of twelve will hear summaries after defense and prosecution advise on jury instructions. The defense rested yesterday without testimony challenging the government claims of a $28 million rear engine car project.
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Preston Tucker
Walter L. Labay
Tucker Pe
Hiccup Victim May Fly to Mayo Clinic for Treatment
A 24 year old grocery store manager, weighing 80 pounds after 19 months of violent hiccups, may be flown to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for treatment. Retired Mayo physician J T Murray warns he could die without care. His mother Mrs Margaret O Leary reports an offer of air transport.
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Jackee
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
J.T. Murray
Mayo
Margaret O'Leary
Gas Strikers Avert Shut-off in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, gas service was saved from shut off as striking United Mine Workers District 50 members returned to work at 4 a m. The delay nearly extended to the last moment, with the company warning that gas could have been cut off for days. The walkout began when the contract expired at midnight Sunday.
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Gas Company
Ronald A. Molony
United Mine Workers District 50
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