Four Red Armies Move To Join Expected Attack
Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker, 1year-old commander of the U S 8th Army in Korea, died in a jeep crash north of Seoul while en route to decorate his son for bravery. Gen. Ridgway named to succeed Walker as Chinese forces threaten Seoul. Three others injured in the accident.
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Seoul
Korea
Walton H. Walker
U. S.8th Army
Matthew B. Ridgway
U.S. Army
Walker
Tokyo
Texas
United Nations
Sam S. Walker
Young Walker
Changchon River
Douglas MacArthur
United States Army
Little Dale Happy With Llane Parents After Adoption
A year after publicity drew thousands of adoption inquiries for Dale, the Llano couple R J McKown report he is healthy and joyful. Dale, now eight inches taller and growing on target, speaks clearly and plays daily. He asks Santa for a dump truck a tractor a toy shovel and a train and attends First Baptist Church in Llano.
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Little Dale
A. W. DeGuire
Mexia
Clarence Ferguson
Groesbeck
DeGuire
R. J. McKown
Llano
Dale
Houston
McKown
Mexia Daily News
Santa
Debates Over Foreign Policy Roil Congress in Washington
The Congress wrestled over foreign policy with Republicans backing Hoover's defense buildup while Democrats warned of appeasement risks. Senators urged a united front against communism and a strong stance on Korea, with leaders calling the conflict one of survival. A separate tax bill faces a New Year's vote after House and Senate negotiations.
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Waashington
Congress
Herbert Hoover
United States
Europe
Hoover
Dean Acheson
House
Senate
Dennis Chavez
New Mexico
Florida
Far East
Moscow
Lansdale G. Sasuscer
Maryland
Dying Youth Sees Father at Christmas Miracle
Six month old Harold Youngblood of Pampa Texas is dying of cancer in John Sealy hospital Galveston. He wished to see his father Artie Youngblood whom he had never met. An Amarillo Times reporter located the father in Albuquerque New Mexico and brought him to Galveston for a Christmas reunion. Harold expressed his dream and gratitude saying his father was his ideal.
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Galveston
Harold Youngblood
Pampa
Texas
John Sealy Hospital
Harold
Velma Faye Stone
Mrs. Stone
Chrysler Wins Massive Tank Contract Postwar Orders
Detroit news wires report Chrysler Corp will build 169 million dollars worth of medium tanks at a new arsenal to be built in Newark Delaware. Brigadier General David J. Crawford announced the contract as one of the largest tank orders since World War II. GM Truck and Coach Division also won a 100 million dollar contract for military vehicles and Cadillac aims for light tanks production in Cleveland amid other tank orders from American Locomotive and GM.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
Newark
Del
David J. Crawford
Ordnance Tank and Automotive Center
General Motors Truck and Coach Division
Pontiac
Mich
Cadillac
Cleeland
American Locomotive Company
Schnectady
N. Y
Cannes Stopover Highlights Mediterranean Cruise
A fragment notes a Cannes stopover during a France based Mediterranean cruise. It mentions a ten day itinerary and a late 20th century travel context with references to Europe and coastal ports.
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Erat
Cannes
Ranean Crolae
France
Ten Die as Amarillo Dormitory Fire Rages
A fire swept a convalescent dormitory in Amarillo killing ten aged residents. Policeman Gib Gibson fought a grass blaze to evacuate others and suffered severe burns. Mrs Vincent perished, Mrs Taylor narrowly escaped, and nurse Helen Wright aided victims amid shock.
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Amarillo
Gib Gibson
Anne Taylor
Annie Vincent
Helen Wright
Phillip Jeffers
Negligent Homicide In Auto Crash Claims Woman and Children
A vehicle collision results in the death of a woman and her two children. Police report a negligent homicide investigation initiated, with inquiries into driver actions and potential contributing factors. Local authorities urge witnesses to come forward as inquiries continue.
Thanks to Our Advertisers and Readers This Christmas
Pra Chniinin thanks the Mexia Daily News readers and the many firms that advertise in the paper for their support in producing a clean honest and interesting small-city daily. The note expresses gratitude and a commitment to liberties and Merry Christmas.
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News Publishing Company
Mexia Daily News
Texas
United States
America
Free Nations Urged to Unite for Defense in Christmas Message
Pope Pius XII urged free nations to form a tight union to defend peace against external aggression. He also announced excavations beneath St. Peter's Basilica have likely rediscovered the tomb of St. Peter, noting the apostle’s remains may lie under the basilica. The pope warned internal discontent could aid an aggressor and hinted Russia as a potential threat.
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Vatican
Free Nations
Russia
St. Peter's Basilica
St Peter
Mexia Homemaking Pupils Remodel Toys for Children
Mexia High School homemaking students under Mrs. S G Orand remodeled old toys and made new ones over several weeks. On Thursday they held a party to present the toys to children while listening to Christmas stories and songs.
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Mexia High School
S. G. Orand
Betty Vaughn
Jeanie Thornton
Tommie Ward
Donna Sue Pratt
Chessie Parks
Marilyn Coffee
Bill Ward
Elaine LaRue
Mrs. Orand
Geraldine Fisher
Charlene Gardner
Walley Payne
Janet Sterling
Virginia Hargreaves
Patsy Hartnett
Margaret Moore
Elizabeth Stovall
Mary Pollard
Billie Speight
Marie Fountain
Thelma Smith
Wanda Briggs
Rebecca Thornton
Bessie Duncan
Dorothy Bell
Sophia Yelldell
George Bell
Yank Sabre Jets Win Decisive Fight Near Manchurian Border
Eight American F-86 Sabres clashed with 15 to 25 Mig-16s over Northwest Korea near the Yalu. Six enemy fighters were shot down in flames and one damaged. The Americans returned to base unscathed after the fierce air battle near Sinuiju.
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U. S. Sth
Korea
Manchurian
Yalu River
Sinuiju
MIM
Far Eastern Air Forces
Tokyo
Commando Kelly Ready to Face Korean Reds
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Charles E. Kelly known as Commando Kelly, seething with combat zeal, seeks a chance to prove his one man army prowess as his younger brother Danny is reported missing in action among 60,000 U. S. troops at the Chosin reservoir in Korea. Danny, 18, idolized his Medal of Honor winning brother and also joined infantry to emulate him.
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Pittsburgh
Charles E
Kelly
Reds
Danny
Korea
U. S
Chosin Reservoir
North-west
Stop Sign at Farm Roads 39 and 169 in Personville
W J Easterling Precinct three constable announces a stop sign placed at the intersection of Farm roads 39 and 169 at Personville. He cites three recent accidents and warns drivers to stop or face a fine on the Mexia to Jewett road.
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Personville
Mexia-to-Jewett Road
W. J. Easterling
Precinct Three
Funeral of General Washington Reported in Kingston Gazette
The Ulster County Gazette of Kingston New York carries a memorial noting General George Washington died December 14 1799 at age 68. The report mentions artillery minute guns a funeral procession and a music band in sorrowful tribute. It also records a Senate message to President Adams expressing deep regret for the nation's loss. Also appears an advertisement for sale of half of a saw mill with a convent tied to it.
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George Washington
Senate
Pres
John Adams
Mr. Adams
Ulster County Gazette
Kingston
New York
McKinney Street
Soa
McKinney
J. L. Thrasher
Washington
United States
Adams
Senate of the United States
Aisdw
Communists poised for second Korean invasion push
Chinese Red armies move south from Manchuria to join North Korean forces near Seoul. Combined 39 Chinese divisions and 18 North Korean divisions total about 990,000 troops in Korea as UN forces brace for a major offensive. General Walker killed in a jeep collision near Seoul as fighting intensifies on both front and Hungnam.
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Tokyo
Seoul
United Nations
South Korea
38Th Parallel
U. S
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
North Korea
Manchuria
China
Chou En-Lai
Walton H. Walker
Auto Wage Contracts Frozen Across U S
Washington reports that the government orders an immediate wage freeze for over one million auto workers as part of the wage price control battle. The freeze, issued Saturday, will last until March 1 while a government study assesses wage, price and profit factors in the automobile industry.
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Washington
Secor
Alan Valan
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Chrysler Company
Blaze
Telephone, Telegraph, Gad Power Companies
Red Air Force
Hinabor
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