General's A bomb view shocks Washington from ARCH base
Maj. Gen. Emmett O'Donnell, who directed UN bombing in Korea, called the atomic weapon the only effective means against Red China. He urged using the A bomb and said the war is global, all-out, and must not be fought under Marquis of Queensbury rules. White House and Air Force officials stressed he spoke for himself and not the government.
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Rosie) O'Donnell
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Nation Told Now Is Time to Hike Taxes
Senator Robertson urged quick action to raise 8 to 9 billion dollars in new revenue to combat inflation and fund defense. He proposed raising corporate tax rates, lowering individual exemptions, and expanding excise taxes on luxury and borderline necessities, warning against delaying beyond Congress.
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Mystery Santa Gives Cash To Navy Recruits In Transit
Mrs. Muriel McCormick Hubbard of Middletown Conn a granddaughter of John D Rockefeller gives cash and pep talks to sailors en route to Newport Army Navy recruits. Chief Petty Officer Steven Kotelas Sr. of Bridgeport says she handed out $107 then $50 more and repeated the gesture on a later train. Hubbard says she simply plays Santa Claus and does not seek bragging rights.
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Chicago
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Bridgeport
New Haven
Santa Anita name for Arcadia spurned
Arcadia city council rejects citizen proposal to rename Arcadia Santa Anita. Mrs Florence Zoller suggested the change tying city identity to Rancho Santa Anita and historic figures like E. J. Baldwin. The council vote maintained the original Arcadia name despite months of discussion.
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Arcadia
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Lucky Baldwin
Gas Condition Blamed for 11 Mine Deaths
In Kermit West Virginia a mine blast at Burning Springs killed 11 men and injured 2. State Mines Chief Arch Alexander cited a recent gaseous condition flagged by federal inspectors as the cause. Names of the deceased include Tom Moore and his son, Charley Sparks and his son, the Dalton brothers, Walter Johnson, Sherman Fields, Lashly Mounts, Charlie Ferrer, John Chafin, Williams Bowens who remained hospitalized, and Joseph Hinkle. Rescue efforts were slowed by gas and barricades.
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Steptown
Williamson
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Loss of Boat Attributed To Cross Eyed Mate
In Baltimore on January 19, Federal Judge Calvin Chesnut ruled against Somerset Seafood Co in a suit to recover 365000 for the oyster boat T. H. Anderson sunk October 15, 1949. Testimony said the ship's mate was cross eyed and unable to read charts or steer, after it rammed a sunken hull in Tangier Sound during target practice.
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Somerset Seafood Co
T. H. Anderson
Virginia
Tangier Sound
Press Chief MacArthur Defends War News Curb Policy
General Douglas MacArthur told Editor and Publisher that he ordered stricter wartime censorship in Korea at the press’s urging. He argued the balance between public information and security was best achieved under military control, and cited a Washington conference on December 18 where publishers urged censorship. Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks indicated possible modifications.
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General MacArthur Attacks U S Newsman Over Bias Claims
General Douglas MacArthur charges war correspondent Homer Bigart with biased reporting after Bigart in Look Magazine criticized tactics in Korea. MacArthur cables Radio Commentator Robert Montgomery saying Bigart’s bias harms American soldiers and diplomacy. Bigart and Look Magazine have no comment. Herald Tribune and Look did not respond.
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Look Magazine
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Korea
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American Broadcasting Co
Cabling
Army
Bl Igart
Eighth Army
el- Sart
United States
Racing as a tonic, Burke cites longstanding value
Carleton F. Burke, cited as Turi authority and author of Pastime of Millions, states racing has long served as a tonic. The remark frames the sport as beneficial beyond entertainment, aligning with Burke’s broader writings on athletics and public health.
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Carleton F. Burke
Turi
LOS Angeles Turf Club, Inc
Woman Held in Killing of Mate
BRUNSWICK, Me. Jan. 19 Blond Evangeline Cooper, 45, was held today on suspicion of a felony after 12 hours of questioning in the slaying of her husband, Lancelot Conner, 56. Found in her apartment with his body, she admitted disrobing and binding herself, but gave no motive. County Attorney Daniel C. McDonald said she was booked and remains in custody.
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Brunswick
Evangeline Cooper
Bath
Don't Talk About Troubles Correct Them Says Mother
A mother urges practical action over doom and gloom. She cites Mrs Zina Lee Bowman of Nashville who used HADACOL to address vitamin deficiencies and regain energy for housework and family life.
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Clees Ferry Road
Nashville
Tennessee
Hadacol
Tha LeBlane Corporation
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