Mother Pleads Guilty in Chaining of Boy
In Norwalk California, 1950s era, Marjorie DeLeon pleaded guilty to charges of unjustifiable punishment after chaining her year old son Eugene DeLeon in a backyard box. The boy, found malnourished and restrained, was placed in juvenile hall and the mother placed on probation with reporting requirements.
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Norwalk
Eugene DeLeon
Sunshine ‘Acres
Downey ‘Justic Court
Marjorie DeLeon
Sheriff's Office
Pacific Colony
Justice of Peace A. D. Boone
Hore
Sunshine Acres
Eugene
J. G. Watson
Press-Telegram
Two Yankee Divisions Escape as Chinese Reach Gap
In Korea the 200000 plus Chinese offensive swarmed through the Tokchon gap threatening large Allied forces. U S Eighth Army said one column neared Pyongyang while six Chinese armies were identified and tanks appeared across the Chongchon. The 24th Division guarded Pakchon and the Anju River bridge with no enemy contact reported in its sector.
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Seoul
Chongchon
Korea
U. S
Eighth Army
Pyongyang
Sinchang
Tokchon
Hies
Yellow Sea
Manchuria
China
Eighth
Kuna
Kunu
Tast
Pakchon
Anju River
Yan
Bevin Sees Political Peace Key to Korea Settlement
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the British House of Commons that a political settlement is needed to avert a wider war in Korea. He said Britain trusts the United States to resist aggression and work toward a UN friendly solution, and he questioned a Russian Chinese conspiracy while noting U S cooperation remains firm. Bevin spoke after an emergency cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Attlee.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Britain
Korea
U. S
United Nations
Bevin
Minster Attlee
Weather outlook with fog and cooling trend
Fog tonight and tomorrow morning followed by increasing cloudiness and cooler temperatures tomorrow. Light winds become westerly to 8 12 mph tomorrow afternoon.
Living Cost in U S Rises to All time High
Washington November 29 The government cost of living index rose to a new high and will trigger wage hikes for nearly a million workers tied to the index. General Motors will grant a three cent an hour rise to 357000 hourly workers with an immediate pay period after December 1. Household costs showed gains in house furnishings and apparel while food prices edged up 0.2 percent as meats declined seasonally.
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Washington
General Motors Corp
Freight Train Derails in Kentucky No Injuries Reported
A southbound Southern Railway freight train derailed at least 22 cars in Dry Ridge Kentucky this morning. State police reported no injuries.
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Dry Ridge
Southern Railway
Kentucky
Willliammstown
Truman Seeks 38 Million Aid for Tito Yugoslavia
President Truman asked Congress for swift approval of 38 million dollars in food and emergency aid to Yugoslavia to avert a winter famine and sustain Marshal Tito's independent government under pressure from the Kremlin. Assistant Secretary Perkins had already testified to justify the need before the House foreign affairs committee.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Kremlin
Europe
Moscow
Soviet Union
George W. Perkins
House Foreign Affairs Committee
California Block Warden System Voted by State Disaster Council
Sacramento November 29 AP The State Disaster Council voted to establish a block warden system in California to cover every block. Retired Maj. Gen. W M Robertson said it would take about three months to organize wardens for all blocks and estimated possible atomic casualties at 50 000 in six target regions Fresno Riverside San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Sacramento. He noted there is no state plan for mass civilian evacuation and warned a timetable is essential for effectiveness.
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Sacramento
State Disaster Council
California
California Civil Defense
W. M. Robertson
Richard Graves
League of California Cities
H. P. Gleason
Alameda County
Robertson
Fresno
Riverside
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Gov. Warren
Disaster Council
Washington
U S Steel Makes Wage Offer in Steel Talks
United States Steel Corporation disclosed a wage offer to the C S O United Steel Workers today. Union President Philip Murray summoned policymakers as talks broke and a main wage policy committee session began.
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U.S. Steel
Pittsburgh
United States Steel Corporation
C. S. O. United Steel Workers
Philip Murray
Murray
U. S. W. Executive Board
U.S. 5
U. S. Steel
Gypsy Kidnaps Baby for “Cure” in Long Beach Case
San Bernardino authorities investigate as a 5 month old girl from San Bernardino was allegedly taken by a gypsy woman to be treated at a claimed Indian Remedy Clinic in Long Beach. Police note potential black market baby racket with the child possibly never to be returned.
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Long Beach
San Bernardino
Trinidad Muniz
William D. Gilchrist
San Diego
Allies Weighing Sanctions to Block Chinese Aggression
UPI reports Washington weighing proposed UN sanctions on China in response to Communist actions in Korea. Officials say allies Britain France and other UN members are engaged in consultations to avoid a split in the anti Communist coalition while considering trade and diplomatic steps. The NSC met with President Truman presiding to discuss options, but no firm plan emerged.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
UPI
Korea
United States
United Nations
Britain
France
U. N
Asia
News High Lights Deai Loma Treasure Move China Reds Advance
Page A 4 reports Deai Loma treasure moved as China Reds advance in regional action. Additional item notes bank president resignation following Cohen testimony on loan.
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Deai Loma
China Reds
Cohen
Army Aid Raps Disaster Talk in Korea War
An Army spokesman called the Korea situation serious but not catastrophic and urged reporters not to be overly pessimistic. He said MacArthur has enough machines and firepower to avert a disaster, but the UN must decide on manpower and authority to destroy the Chinese Reds. He noted South Korean divisions are regrouping after heavy Chinese pressure, and explained Chinese gains reflect totalitarian tactics and night attacks.
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C. ¥Ates McDaniel
Washington
Korea
United States
Pentagon
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Macarthur
U. S
Miami Cold Sets Record as Frost Grips Resort Area
The 40 year coldest November weather brings ice on puddles and rooftops to the Miami area. Mrs Taylor Alexander, wife of a University of Miami botany professor, reported 22 degrees at her South Miami home as residents in outlying sections noticed frost this morning.
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Miami
Fla
Mass. Offensive By Chinese Reds Brings Changes
A Senate panel indicates Congress may expand the draft to recruit more men for the armed services. Sen Tydings warns of a grave Korea situation with mass Chinese invasion and says new war plans are under development after closed-door briefings.
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Bulletin
Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Congress
Defense Department
Sen
Tydings
D.-Md
Defense
Korea
Three Powers Plan Joint Reply to Russ on Germany
The State Department said the U S would meet in Paris with British and French envoys to craft parallel replies to Moscow on a four power German disarmament conference. Ambassador James Bruce or Charles Bohlen would represent the United States. Britain favored a four power meeting if a genuine move toward ending tension was shown, though Bevin called the Russian invitation too restrictive.
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Washington
State Department
U. S
Paris
Moscow
Michael J. McDermott
James Bruce
Charles Bohlen
United States
Russia
London
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
Britain
Germany
Bevin
UN placation of China Reds seen unlikely
Lake Success reports privately express forebodings about localizing Korea fighting as Chinese Communist intransigence hardens. Peiping’s Wu Hsiu chuan denounces US policies and widens gulf with non Communist states. Malik’s Security Council speech looms and US seeks early action on Chinese aggression charges.
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Lake Success
United Nations
Peiping
Wu Hsiuchuan
Korea
United States
Orient
Mao
Tze-tung
Resuime
India
Sir Benegal Rau
Britain
Jacob A. Malik
Security Council
Mey
U. N. Commission For the Unification and
Seoul
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