Soviet drive targets Asia as Korea armistice sought
In Moscow a major 1952 push aims to clear decks for an economic offensive with Asia as main theatre. In Paris, Vishinsky urges a Security Council armistice in Korea, tying to Stalin era diplomacy and Moscow's plan to curb US influence. A Korea armistice could suspend hostilities while Communist aims advance.
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Moscow
Asia
Paris
Andre Vishinsky
Russia
Security Council
Korea
Stalin
Japan
United States
U.S
Vishinsky
Southeast Asia
Steel union debates postponement amid Truman appeal
Delegates at a special Steel workers convention considered delaying the strike after President Truman urged continued production. Philip Murray indicated the United Steel Workers and union executives favor submitting disputes to the wage stabilization board while seeking an 18-cent to 14-cent hourly raise and wage concessions.
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Atlantic City
Philip Murray
C.O
United Steel Workers
U.S.W. Executive Board
Truman
Wage Stabilization Board
Murray
Washington
WSB
U.S.W
Canada Weighs Supersonic Jet Fighter Plans
Ottawa reports Canada is evaluating a new supersonic fighter to back the RC AF aging Canuck. Avro at Malton is said to be studying a 700 plus mph design 1000 mph max, with government funding and possible export interest. Avro denies current work on such a jet.
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Ottawa
Canada
R.C.A.F
Avro Aircraft Company
Malton
Ont
Avro
Toronto
Crawford
Gordon Jr
Avro Canada
R.C. A.F
Burglar Robs Roundup Tavern Then Loot Drops Amid Crowds
A gunman robbed Buddy Clark's Roundup in San Francisco of 400 dollars. He left a paper sack with a hole in it as witnesses chased after the spilled cash, and few bystanders thought to call police.
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San Francisco
Buddy Clark
Below Zero Record For California
A 42 degree below zero reading was logged by the Bureau of Reclamation at Boca Dam near Truckee California, possibly the coldest in the United States yesterday. Below zero temps were widespread in northern California's Sierra region.
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Truckee
Calif
California
Old Sol
Bureau of Reclamation
Boca Dam
United States
Sierra
Trains Collide In Danville Freight Yard Mishap
Three Southern Railway freight trains collided near Danville yesterday injuring no one seriously. Ten freight cars and a three unit diesel engine were demolished in the wreck.
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Danville
Vam
Southern Railway
Snowplows Struggle to Clear Isolated Alberta Towns
Lethbridge Alberta reports heavy snowdrifts isolating Raymond Cardston Pincher Creek Magrath Picture Butte and Waterton Lakes National Park for a second day. Winds near 40 mph with gusts to 58 hinder plows as roads remain blocked and rural schools brace for closure. Army rescue teams evacuated over 100 people including 10 babies while travel to Calgary remains possible only via main routes.
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Lethbride
Alberta
Alberta Motor Association
Raymond
Cardston
Pincher Creek
Magrath
Picture Butte
Waterton Lakes ‘National Park
Weather Office
Calgary
Lethbridge
Alberth
Pincher Co
Cowley
Maroos
Vauxhall
Foremost
Macleod
Allied Infantrymen Regain Positions in Korea Front
Allied infantrymen backed by tanks and artillery regained two western front strong points in Korea west of Korango near the 38th parallel and Panmunjom after a Chinese assault December 28. The engagement lasted about an hour with two Red groups retreating. Three other small fights were reported along the 145 mile front as Sabre jets noted bolder enemy pilots and a MiG-15 damaged in a Thursday crash.
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Seoul
Korea
Eighth Army
Korango
Panmunjom
Aremen
Scotland Faces Deep Snow and Travel Disruptions
Snow and ice halted roads and slowed rail services in Scotland and northern England. A cold spell moved south, icing routes across central and southwest England while London and the southeast saw milder, sunshine breaks.
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London
Reuters
Scotland
England
Navy to Convert Two Heavy Cruisers to Guided Missiles
The United States Navy will convert two heavy cruisers, Canberra and Boston, from the mothball fleet to guided missile ships. They will move from the west coast to east coast yards for remodeling with new fire control systems and missile storage.
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Washington
United States Navy
Canberra
Boston
Sailors Near Rescue In Flying Enterprise Saga
Captain Carlson amidships on the drifting Flying Enterprise fights to stay with his ship as destroyer John W Weeks delivers coffee and supplies. Tug Turmoil races to secure a tow line while weather improves and waves ease after days of violent seas.
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London
Kurt Carlsen
Atlantic
United States
Enterprise
John W. Weeks
Carlson
Reuters
England
Carlsen
W. L. Thompson
McKinney
Tex
Frederick Parker
Parker
Falmouth
Turkey earthquake in Erzurum kills 33 and injures hundreds
A violent earthquake struck Erzurum province in eastern Turkey, killing at least 33 people and injuring hundreds, as rescue teams search collapsed buildings. The quake prompted urgent relief efforts and widespread fears across the region.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Reuters
Erzurum
Smilestones Cavalry Recruit Skips Horsehead Fear
A terse training exchange shows an instructor reassuring a recruit about a horse head image, implying adjustment to mounted drills and steady progress in a cavalry program.
Soviet proposes UN Security Council role in Korean talks
Russia proposes the UN Security Council intervene in Korean armistice negotiations and consider easing tensions at a high level. Foreign Minister Vishinsky criticizes Western plans while the US warns the move is unacceptable and favors continuing collective measures.
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Paris
Russia
United Nations’ Security Council
Korea
Andrei Vishinsky
Lorig
Southeast Asia
U.S
Vishinsky
United States
U.N
Security Council
China
Brix
General Assembly
Ussr
Canda
Asia
Viet Nam
Burma
Thailand
Record Oil Gas Strikes in 1951
Edmonton reports a record 108 oil and natural gas discoveries in western Canada during 1951. Alberta led with 98 finds including 35 oil strikes and 63 gas discoveries. British Columbia and Saskatchewan posted gas and oil discoveries. Manitoba notched its first oil in non commercial quantities.
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Edmonton
Canada
Alberta
Fort St. John
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Road Conditions Report Notes Slippery Spots and Strong Winds
Road Report No. 1 east is slippery in spots but generally good. No. 1 west is in good condition though slick in spots. No. 3 west is slippery in spots but passable to Lethbridge. only Lethbridge to Coutts is advised for travel. High winds up to 60 mph have caused many drifts in the area. Monalta to Thelma is passable but drifted beyond.
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Lethbridge
Coutts
Monalta
Thelma
Firefighters avert explosion at Calgary chemical tank
Firemen quickly contained a blaze at the Dominion Tar and Chemical West Calgary plant threatening 95,000 gallons of creosote. There was no immediate estimate of damage and flames were halted before an explosion occurred.
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Calgary
West Calgary
Dominion Tar and Chemical Co. Ltd
Claxton Holds Private Talks With Canadian Prisoners
Defence Minister Claxton visited No 25 Canadian field detention barracks in Korea where 70 inmates, 50 Canadians, are kept in harsh conditions. He offered private talks to address welfare concerns. nine men spoke privately about personal issues, not punishments. He also pledged action on mail delays and longer five day leaves.
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Seoul
Claxton
Korea
Canada
Wartorn
John Rockingham
Defence Minister
United States
Japan
Egyptians Report British Force Battle in Suez
Cairo reports an 1840 man British force armed with tanks and artillery clashed with Egyptian police in the Suez area. The interior ministry bulletin says 15 Britons were killed and 14 Egyptians wounded as police came to rescue civilians at railway shops attacked by the British forces.
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Cairo
Suez
Interior Ministry
Riverside Monarchs Edge Lethbridge Juveniles on Weekend Tilt
The Riverside Monarchs juvenile team hosts the Lethbridge Native Sons Saturday at 8 30 in Arena Gardens. Coach Ted Smith announced the game today.
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Riverside Monarchs
Lethbridge Native Sons
Arena Gardens
Ted Smith
Spook Haunting Family Prompts Local Curiosity in Louisville
In Louisville, the Thacker family reports a series of eerie events since Sunday. Objects move on their own, a two pound photograph album swirls, a corn cob levitates, and a ring box sails between rooms. Neighbors and a county patrolman investigate while Walter Brown, 16, claims Thacker spectacles rise and jump.
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Louisville
Henry Thacker
Robert Covington
McDaniel
Walter Brown
Thackers
Prairie Weather Turns Mild Across Regions
Mild conditions persist across most regions with a slow southward cold front entering Peace River Lloydminster and Prine Albert this afternoon and tomorrow morning a deep Alaska storm center will push cold air back northward restoring mild air in Peace River tomorrow a brief break in mild weather expected elsewhere day temperatures remain 20 to 30 degrees above zero Medicine Hat reports sun and mild winds with lows near 1 degree and highs around 25 tomorrow
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Prairie
Peace River
Lloydminster
Prine Albert
Alaska
Peac River
Medicine -Hat
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