Atom Spy Gets 30-Year Term
A chemist tied to the Klaus Fuchs ring was sentenced in Philadelphia to 30 years for wartime espionage. He could seek parole after a third of the term, with release possible in 21 or 22 years. The ruling follows Fuchs’ guilty plea linking Gold to passing atomic secrets to Russia.
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Delphta News Service
Har- Gowie
America
Russia
Philadelphia
Gold
Klaus Fuchs
John D. M. Hamilton
Fuchs
England
J. Howard McGrath
Wool stockpile criticized as Munitions board blamed
Senate Armed Services subcommittee says the United States has no wool reserves for a military emergency and blames the Munitions board. It warns rapid mobilization could leave troops underdressed and costs would rise if purchases abroad replace domestic stockpiles. The report notes prior years’ stockpiles in 1947 1948 and 1949.
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John B. Owen
Ashington
United States
Munitions Board
Korea
Congress
Senate Armed Services Preparedness
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
J. D. Small
WOOL
New Jump Noted In Food Prices
The government reports a two percent rise in grocery prices in the last half of November, with overall food costs 4.3 percent higher than at the Korean War start. Anti inflation officials note mobilization laws prohibit a farm price freeze at this time.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Lubbock Woman Receives Shock After Odd Car Crash
Billye Francis Grrigsby twenty two of 3608 Thirty-first escaped injury but suffered shock after a 7 15 p m Saturday crash on College Street. Her northbound coupe struck a parked car owned by Mrs Leo Baxter of 3209 College. The car veered into a yard and fence at 2501 Thirty-second, causing $75 damage. Grrigsby was taken to Lubbock Memorial hospital by Patrolman Glenn Fletcher and released after treatment for hysteria.
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Billye Francis Grrigsby
College
Leo Baxter
Grrigsby
Glenn Fletcher
Lubbock Memorial Hospital
Allies Accept Big Four Meeting Pinning Conditions
Paris dispatch says the United States Britain and France agreed in principle to a Big Four meeting by inviting Soviet Russia but require talks on all East West issues. A prior three nation group says the discussion should include Austria peace treaty and Korea Indo China with the goal of a comprehensive agenda.
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Paris
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Germany
U. S
David Bruce
Oliver Harvey
Alexandre Paroid
Foreign Office
London
Washington
Korea
National Emergency Under Consideration for Mobilization
Secretary of Defense Marshall said President Truman is seriously considering declaring a national emergency and ordering full mobilization because of the Korean crisis. Senate leaders urged action while the White House denied imminence, as defense officials prepared plans for manpower and production changes.
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Frank B. Allen
INS
Ashington
Secretary of
Defense Marshall
Truman
Senate Appropriations Committee
Sen. Thomas
D-Okla
Military Appropriations Subcommittee
Thomas
Sen
McClellan
D-Ark
White House
Stephen T. Early
Marshall
Appropriations Committee
China hints of desire to end fighting in Korea
India’s Sir Benegal Rau said the Chinese government indicated a wish to end the Korean war “as early as possible” while Russia’s Andrei Vishinsky told the UN that terms require withdrawal of all foreign forces. Wu Hsiu chuan pressed Trygve Lie for UN peace talks as Rau met in Lake Success and Manhattan.
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George Bria
Associated Press
Ake Success
India
Sir Benegal Rau
Korea
Russia
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
Rau
Gen. Wu
Peiong
38Th Parallel
Lake Success
Manhattan
Peiping Radio
United States and Britain Forge Unity in World Threat Response
U S and Great Britain announce total accord to mobilize all resources against Communist aggression. President Truman earns credit for steering Anglo American talks as Attlee led a bold plan to save Hong Kong and bolster manpower and industry. The talks acknowledge higher taxes, service, and austerity at home, with possible cost of Korea in view.
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William K. Hutchinson
VNS
Ashington
United States
Great Britain
Britain
Truman
Washington
Clement Attlee
Hong Kong
Sten
Hone Kore
Korea
United Nations
Home Christmas Lighting Contest Seeks More Entries
Twenty one entries have been received in the Avalanche Journal fourth annual Home Christmas Lighting and Decorating contest in Lubbock. Entries accepted until noon next Saturday for cash prizes totaling 165 dollars across exterior, window, doorway, and outdoor tree categories. Open to any home within Lubbock city limits. contact Naomi Caddel at The Avalanche Journal by phone, mail, or in person 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on business days.
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H. I. Kiefer
Avalanche-Journal
Wenty
Lubbock
Naomi Caddel
Avalanche Journal
YULE
Goodfellows Fund Receives First 50-50 Sunday Class Gift
The 50-50 Sunday School class of First Methodist Church in Lubbock donated 15 to the Goodfellows Christmas fund, the first group contribution toward the 17th annual drive ensuring no child has empty stockings on Christmas Day. The drive continues with coupons on Page 1 and Page 14 for full contributions.
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First Methodist Church
Goodfellows
Lubbock
Education Meet in Austin
A brief education meet unfolds in Austin with participants from multiple schools. Officials and attendees discuss curriculum, testing, and instructional improvements during the session on Page 8.
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Austin
Burglars Hit Baldwin's Department Store at Lamesa
Burglars entered Baldwin's department store in Lamesa Friday night and stole clothing and accessories including six to ten overcoats at least six men’s suits more than 100 pairs of gloves luggage six pairs of men’s shoes women’s purses and costume jewelry Also listed were a Sunbeam Mixmaster toaster and a King’s Jewelry ad items. Authorities searched for the suspects as loss amount was not disclosed.
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Lamesa
Baldwin’s
Action On River Project Sought
Mayor Clarence Whiteside flew to Washington to push for authorization of the Canadian river water development project before Congress adjourns. Amarillo and Panhandle cities back an $85 million plan to dam the Canadian river at Sanford and pipe water to many communities. The House approved the measure last year but the Senate stalled it. efforts aim to secure Senate action in the final days.
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Clarence Whiteside
Washington, D. C
Congress
Amarillo
Panhandle
South Plains
National Capital
Whiteside
Lubbock
Sanford
Panhandle-South Plains
House
Senate
Tear Gas Bombing Wounds Two In Lubbock Club
Two men were hospitalized after a tear gas bomb was thrown into the Rainbow Inn a dine and dance spot near the Plainview highway in north Lubbock. Glenn Halen of Ropesville was severely gassed and Jack Baughtman suffered a deep wrist gash. An unidentified woman also was affected but not hospitalized. Police investigated. no suspects were held.
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Lubbock Memorial Hospital
Rainbow Inn
Plainview Highway
North Lubbock
Glenn Halen
Ropesville
Jack Baughtman
Slow Safe Retreat Seems Only Left Choice In Korea War
HAL BOYLE argues the Korean War appears militarily decided with UN forces lacking a winning option against a Chinese Red army estimated above one million. The fighting suggests a UN defeat despite bold front lines, and diplomacy may be the only remaining path to end the conflict. The Chinese aim to drive the American Eighth Army and Tenth Corps from Korea, aided by overwhelming air, tank, and artillery power.
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Associated Press
KYO
U. S
Changjin Reservoir
Korea
Hungnam
Eighth Army
Seoul
38Th Parallel
Inchon
United Nations
Edward M. Almon
U.S. Ten Corps
Seventh Division
U.S
Almond
Koto
First Marine
Hal Boyle
Eoul
South
Tenth Corps
Suspect Sought In Stabbing Here
Pfc. Charles Hart a 19 year old soldier at Reese Air Force base was stabbed in the left chest in a Queen City alley about 9 15 p m Saturday He was taken to Chatman hospital where doctors said the wound from a single knife thrust would not prove fatal Three witnesses all soldiers said a tall negro suspect employed at a downtown hotel did the stabbing They could not provide the address Police kept routine Saturday focusing on gamblers and drunks and a Houston man jailed earlier in the day was jailed again later in the afternoon
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Charles Hart
Reese Air Force Base
Queen City
Air Patrol
Hotel Porce
Chatman Hospital
Joseph Thornton
Earnest Galloway
Marshall Jones
Hart
Houston
Weather Lubbock and Vicinity Forecast Update
Forecast for today and Monday cools slightly with highs near 60 and Monday morning lows around the upper 20s. Variable light to moderate winds, detailed hourly readings from 3:30 p m to 11:30 a m are provided with typical U S Weather Bureau data indicating humidity, sunrise at 5 39 a m, and upper 90s maximum values not seen here.
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Lubbock
U. S. Weather Bureau
Manumum
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