Reds Slam At UN Line Despite Cold
In Western Korea on the eve of Christmas a Chinese Communist battalion of about 750 attacked Allied trenches on T-Bone Hill west of Chorwon, supported by artillery. Allied forces held the line amid heavy fire as U S and UN air forces clashed with roughly 60 MiG jets, with Sabres likely destroying two and damaging nine. Maj James Hagerstrom and Lt Walter Fellman led early air combat, while Capt Vincent Stacy and others helped repel the MiG offensive. Casualties for the Dec 15-21 week dropped to 1,631, the lowest since July.
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Seoul
Tae Hill
Korea
U. S. Eighth Army
U.N
North Korea
U.S. Fifth Air Force
Sabre
Eighth Army
James Hagerstrom
Tyler
Tex
Yalu River
Manchurian
Fellman
Manchuria
Vincent Stacy
Crystal Falls
Mich
United Nations
T-Bone
U. N
Surgeons Gift Sight To Blind Children In San Diego
Two surgeons performed operations on Ignacio and Emma Rodelo, siblings born blind from bilateral congenital cataracts. If successful, a six month check will gauge outcome, aided by Mrs. Josephine Andazola who referred the case from Tecate, Baja California. The procedures aim to restore about 80 percent of normal vision for the 13 and 12 year olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Ignacio Rodelo
Emma _ Rodelo
Josephine Andazola
Andazola
Tecate
Baja California Mexico
Nativity Scene of Jesus Born in Bethlehem Manger
Biblical passage from Luke describes Mary and Joseph finding no room in the inn and Jesus born in a manger. Shepherds watch, angels announce good news of joy to all people, with heavenly praise and a sign in Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Christ the Old
Eisenhower names Morse top agricultural aide in new administration
President elect Eisenhower picked True D. Morse of St. Louis to be under secretary of agriculture designating him to work with Ezra Taft Benson. Morse, 56, heads Doane Agricultural Service and edits Agriculture Digest and has long been active in farm economics groups. He will face Senate confirmation after Eisenhower takes office January 20.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
New York
Eisenhower
True D. Morse
St. Louis
Morse
Farm Management Service
Ezra Taft Benson
Salt Lake City
Senate
James C. Hagerty
Benson
Missouri
Hagerty
America
Who’s Who
Doane Agricultural Service of
Oe Agriculture Digest
Polio-Stricken Family To Enjoy Happy Holiday
Walter Green and his five polio affected children faced a lean Christmas until neighbors organized a holiday surprise. Charles 26, Kenneth 18, Milford 13 returned home from hospital, Bertha 16 and Roland 21 remaining in care. A decorated tree, gifts, and baked ham were arranged to lift their spirits in Western New York.
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Paul Thomson Clean
N. Y
Walter Green
Charles
Kenneth
Milford
Bertha
Roland
St. Francis Hospital
Bate
Green Farm
Ellicottville
Mary Casella
James Ward
Lynn Eddy
New York
Mrs Green
Marabelle
Oland
Fliers Drop Candy Bomb On Small Isle Off Korean Coast
A U S Air Force C47 dropped 100 pounds of candy bars by parachute to children on a tiny island off the Korean coast. Boxes bore Merry Christmas from the Kyushu Gypsies in Korean. Pilots Lt Don Davis and Lt Edward H Osman described circling the island and delivering the gifts on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
U. S
C47
Kyushu
Edward H. Osman
Akron
27 Dead In Raging Sea Off Lebanon
Beirut officials say 27 people known dead after the French liner Champollion wrecked on a reef near Beirut. About 100 injured, 16 bodies recovered, with many feared missing as boats capsized and survivors reached shore dragged by surf and jagged rocks. The liner was en route from Marseille and Alexandria to Beirut with 220 crew and 12,546 tons.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Champollion
Marseille
Alexandria
Holy Land
Hitch-Hiker Returns to Jail After Ride in Wrong Car
Elmer Barnes of Hillsboro was jailed after hitchhiking in a car driven by Sheriff E. F. Gustin who recognized him as a walkaway from Chillicothe jail on December 8.
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Hillsboro
O.P
Elmer Barnes
E. F. Gustin
Chillicothe
Alien Law Bars Sailors Off Liberte
The Liberte arrival marks the first use of the McCarran Walter Act provisions on screening crew for political ties and crimes. About 266 of the 974 crew must stay aboard during a three day port call unless they meet strict security requirements. The case highlights a tightening immigration regime and fuels ongoing partisan debate over quotas and enforcement.
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New York
Liberte
Justice Department
Washington
Educators deny Budenz charges they are commies
Budenz named 30 scholars and officials as former Communist party members in testimony before a House committee. Respondents, including Linus Pauling and others, angrily deny the charges as committee officials note Budenz cites party documents. The list touches Guggenheim Foundation grants and funds from Rosenwald, Rockefeller, Marshall Field, Russell Sage, Rosenberg, and the American Peoples Fund.
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Budenz
Washington
Louis Budenz
Communist Party
Daily Worker
New York City
Fordham University
House
FBI
Harold M. Keele
Thomas I. Emerson
Yale Law School
New Haven
Emerson
Guggenheim Foundation
Linus Pauling
Division of
Chemical Engineering
California Institute of Technology
Pauling
New York
Rosenwald Fund
Rockefeller Foundation
Marshall Field Foundation
The
Russel Sage Foundation
Rosenberg Foundation of California
American Peoples Fund
Frederick Vanderbilt Field
Lawmakers Plan Report Criticizing McCarthy
The Senate elections subcommittee plans a report sharply critical of Sen. McCarthy and far less critical of Sen. Benton. The body, led by Sen. Hennings, has examined charges each made against the other during their campaigns. Illness delays final vote and language debate remains unsettled.
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Washington
Senate Elections Subcommittee
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Benton
D-Conn
Hennings
D-Mo
Senate
Congress
Wisconsin
Thizers
Sen. Hendrickson
R-Nj
World Marks Christmas Eve With Global Ceremonies
Christians worldwide pause to honor peace as Pope Pius XII and leaders broadcast messages. In Bethlehem Catholic mass and Protestant services mark the nativity. Truman, Elisabeth II, and other leaders share seasonal remarks while troops in Korea and other theaters receive Christmas wishes and aid.
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Associated Press
Christendom
Bethlehem of
Judea
St. Catherine
Christ
Izabeth I
Britain
British Commonwealth and Empire
Pope Plea for Peace Appeals to World Poor and Oppressed
Pope Pius XII delivered his 14th Christmas peace appeal from Vatican City addressing the world’s poor and oppressed. He criticized communism for attacking the Christian faith and warned that capitalism alone fails to improve conditions, urging reduced luxury, redirected capital to aid suffering, and public works where private enterprise falters. He urged a reduction in the gap between rich and poor and cautioned against treating society as a machine while praising industrial gains that do not crush human spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pius XII
College of Cardinals
Vatican Radio
Eopies
FBI Ordered to Probe New York Waterfront Corruption
In sworn testimony the New York State Crime Commission described the waterfront as rife with bribery extortion shakedowns and gang violence. Attorney General McGranery ordered the FBI to begin a federal investigation while New York officials offer cooperation and note the longshoremen ILA's alleged mob ties.
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Washington
FBI
Atty
McGranery
New York Waterfront
New York State Crime Commission
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
State Crime Commission
Joseph Kaitz
Dewey
Herbert Brownell
Eisenhower
Come
Albany
H H
New York City
AFL International Longshoremen’s Association
ILA
John V. Kenny
Jersey City
Fred N. DeSapio
Hoboken
William O’dwyer
O'Dwyer
U. S. Atty
Myles J. Lane
New
Yale Spirit Aids Peace Says General Clark Message
General Mark W. Clark told U N Command troops that the spirit of Christmas expresses hope for peace on earth and goodwill toward men. He said the Christmas message, carried through centuries, sustains faith that hatred will be banished and fortitude will lead to the goal of peace. He extended warm wishes for the days to come.
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James van Fleet
Eighth Army
Korea
van Fleet
Mark W. Clark
United Nations
Earth
Clark
Tokyo
United Nations Command
U. N
Hashel
Christ
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