Commies Hit Hamhung Front as U N Forces Hold
Chinese forces attacked Hamhung and areas west of the city in a daylong clash. U N troops and air support halted the assault with tanks and jets, while new attacks formed elsewhere in Korea. Rail walkouts paralyzed Chicago and spread to Texas, slowing shipments and prompting contempt filings.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Hamhung
KA Wilac Ai Gann
United Press
Jack Burley
U. S
Burley
North Korea
Chosin Reservoir
Central Korea
U. S. Ath Army
Chunchon
Strategic Highway Center
38Th Parallel
Seoul
Douglas MacArthur
U. S. 8Th Army
United States
U. S. Army
Pyongyang
Washington
Korea
Russia
Truman set to rally nation on world crisis tonight
President Truman will address Americans via radio and TV at 9 30 p m CST outlining unity against the Communist threat and declaring a national emergency tomorrow morning He is expected to announce selective wage price controls and broad mobilization measures to seize transport and communications and expand defense production Gov Dewey urged total mobilization to 100 divisions and a large U S armed force with allied support The plan focuses on swift military buildup and possible civilian cutbacks to support defense needs
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Truman
Ncessary
Chiveler Corporation
Columbus
Ohio
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
U. S
Yugoslavia
Spain
Chiang Kai Shek
Mr. Truman
Toy For Ticket Event At Mexia Theater
Tomorrow at 10 a.m. the Mexia Theater hosts a toy for ticket program arranged by Maurice Easterling and the Mexia Boy Scouts. Three comedies and seven cartoons will entertain youngsters, with admission free for children who bring a usable toy. Toys go to the Mexia State School for Christmas gifts. The program features acts from the three stanges Andy Clyde and Hugh Herbert.
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Mexia
Maurice Easterling
Easterling
Mexia Boy Scouts
Mexia State School
Three Stanges
Andy Clyde
Hugh Herbert
Government identifies assassin in Blair House shooting
The government states Griselio Torresola fired the bullet that killed a White House policeman during the November 1 Blair House attack. Oscar Collazo, wounded but recovering, faces first degree murder charges with trial set for February 19 by Federal Judge Matthew McGuire.
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Washington
Griselio Torresola
White House
Truman
U. S
Oscar Collazo
Blair House
Collazo
Matthew McGuire
Fairfield Fires Up Drive to Buy New Pumper Truck
A fund campaign is under way in Fairfield to raise money for a new pumper type fire truck. Reports say fire insurance premiums could be lowered if the purchase is completed.
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Fairfield
Spb
Limestone Peanuts Sold For About 28000 Dollars
Groesbeck Journal reports Limestone county farmers sold roughly 2,545,880 pounds of peanuts in Groesbeck this fall at an average price around 0.10 per pound. George Bledsoe of the Chamber of Commerce states the tonnage and value, noting a total sales figure near 28000 dollars for the nut crop.
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Groesbeck
Limestone County
Groesbeck Journal
George Bledsoe
Chamberoof
Groesbeck Merce
Com
Honey locust yields surpass sugar cane in top performance
The report notes the honey locust shows three times the better yield compared with the best sugar cane results. Ite bens
Santa Talks With Kids Over Mexia Phone
Dozens of area children phoned Santa Claus nightly from 7 to 9 o clock to discuss Christmas plans. Mexia 924 was the number. Santa spoke with 56 kids the night before last and 55 the previous night.
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Santa Claus
Saint Nick
Mexia 924
Mexia Daily News
Postoffice
Mexia
Traffic light installed after fatal crash in Groesbeck
In Groesbeck the intersection of Highways 14 and 164 gained a traffic signal two blocks from the county courthouse following a crash that killed 10 year old Jerry Denton and severely injured his father Lesilard Denton. R. M. Mundine of Fairfield was seriously hurt. The collision left both cars demolished and marked the ninth traffic death in Limestone county that year.
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Groesbeck
Spl
Jerry Denton
Fairfield
Lesilard Denton
R. M. Mundine
Limpestong
Teague Fire Department elects officers for coming year
Teague Volunteer Fire Department recently elected officers for the coming year. Earle Long is chief, Johnnie Maggard assistant chief, Tom Joe Peyton captain, Travis Fogleman assistant captain, J. C. McSpaden reporter, and Rev. W. A. Cusseday chaplain. A community Christmas tree event will be held Saturday night at Teague High School gym with Mrs. Eva Duggan leading carols and Mayor Fenton Smith delivering a talk.
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Teague
Spl
Teague Volunteer Fire ‘Reparment
Earle Long
Johnnie Maggard
Tom Joe Peyton
Travis Fogleman
J. C. McSpadedn
W. A. Cusseday
Spi
Teague High School
Eva Duggan
Fenton Smith
Bushel of Apples Price Cited in Korea
In Korea a bushel of apples cost fifteen cents. The fragment notes a currency figure tied to the fruit price, suggesting a historical context of inexpensive produce. The text mentions a person’s billet and time references, but the clearest fact is the apple price in Korea.
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Korea
Mexia youths enlist in Army and Air Force
Three Mexia youths join the U S Air Force with four year enlistments and one joins the Army for three years. Harvey Hallmark, Donald Braune, Truman Lewis, and Billy Smiley are named with their parents and addresses. Enlistees travel to Lackland and Fort Sam Houston for processing. Retired Eddie Dunn from Mexia awaiting assignment at Camp Chaffee after basic training. Houston expansion plans cited by AGC official. Annie Lucy Lane to succeed Edwards as district home demonstration agent. Mexico union secretary general notes communist agitation within the union.
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Washington
J. Howard McGrath
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Dallas
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Southern Pacific
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Donald B. Braune
Truman Lewis
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Air Force
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Mexia High School
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North Bailey Street
Braune
Otto Braune
East Tyler Street
Navarro Junior College
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Waco
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
McKenzie Jackson
Vernada’ Jackson
District
College Station
Annie Lucy Lane
Will Sutress Edwards
Stephenville
Limestone County
Freestone Cotton Declines Sharply in 1930s Outlook
Freestone County shows a sharp drop in ginned cotton with 5 726 bales by December 1 versus 10 637 bales the year before, reported by J C Baggett, U S Census Bureau special agent.
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Fairfield
Spl
Freestone County
J. C. Baggett
U. S. Census Bureau
Caution in Handling Christmas Tree Urged
Washington officials urge safer Christmas tree practices after a Hartford fire killed 21 residents and injured 39. Guidance includes daily water refills, sturdy placement away from flames, and ensuring exits remain clear. Officials advise buyers to check lights and electrical appliances for safety.
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Washington
Hartford
Conn
Department of Agriculture
Sai
Prolific Father Marries One Of His Children’s Mothers
William Richards a 29 year old man who has fathered 300 legitimate children by two women chose to marry Rosemary S instead of remaining in jail for non support of their five illegitimate children. Alice Cunningham had charged him with non support and Richards agreed to wed Rosemary to avoid imprisonment.
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Parkersburg
W.va
William Richards
Richards
Alice Cunningham
Rosemary S
Alice
Rosemary
UN Chief Aides Enter Korea Cease Fire Talks
The United Nations General Assembly recesses for Christmas as a three member commission is set to begin work on a Korea cease fire possibly with Mao Zedong in Peking. The UN plans to address Formosa aggression charges and other Far East issues while Republicans press Truman to fire Dean Acheson.
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Flushing
N. Y
United Nations General Assembly
Korea
Peking
Mao Tze- Tung
Formosa
Manchuria
China
Far Ast
Judge Ferguson Warns of Civil Crisis in Limestone County
County Judge Clarence Ferguson told Mexia Rotary Club that bombardments could force mass evacuations toward Limestone County and strain water food and health services. He recalled refugee hardships in Europe and warned Texas has only a skeleton civil defense setup leaving civilians vulnerable to war induced shortages.
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Limestone County
Tykay
Mexia Rotary Club
Clarence Ferguson
Europe
Judge Ferguson
Rotarians
Texas Gulf Coast
Texas
Rotary
Housewife Testifies Preacher Seduced Her at Fifteen
In Indianapolis a 24 year old Des Moines housewife testified evangelist Jerry Owen seduced her in a hotel room when she was 15 and later took her on a revival tour to Dallas Texas as part of his trial on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a 17 year old Indianapolis girl. She said he acknowledged the conduct when asked if it was wrong.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Des Moines
Jerry Owen
Dallas
Texas
Owen
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