French Demand Riots and Ultimatum to Tunis Bey
In Tunisia, 10 days of rioting have killed at least 50 people as France demands the Bey of Tunis help restore order. French Resident General Jean de Hautecloque warns of harsher military action unless steps are taken. Reinforcements arrive. Arab nationalists push for independence while the Bey, Sidi Mohamed Al Amin, shows sympathy to demands. Police and casualties reported amid scattered riots and a move of French colonists to larger towns.
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Tunisia
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Jean de Haute¢cloque
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Moknine
Sousse
Elan
Sfax
Tunia
Norbert Durand
Reds Charged With Playing Waiting Game
In Munsan Korea the United Nations Command accuses the Communists of a waiting game during truce talks. A UN broadcast says Reds may be stalling to prevent bargaining or planning a future offensive. Rear Admiral Libby claims the Communists intend to use sick and wounded prisoners to pressure Allied terms. Observers note talk on an oral pledge not to construct airfields could enter the record.
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Army employe shoots wife mother-in-law and aunt then kills self
In Cream Ridge New Jersey Garner Powers 32 a Fort Dix civilian employee killed his wife Glorida 27 her mother Helen de Mayo 59 and her aunt Louise Bowker then shot his four year old son Gary and killed himself after the killings Police said the couple had separated recently and the women had gone to mediate the dispute at the Powers home
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Monmouth County
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Helen de Mayo
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Town Protest Over Air Disasters In Elizabeth New Jersey
Elizabeth residents plan an indignation meeting called by City Council President John C. Boyle to vent fears after a American Airlines jet struck homes killing 23 aboard and six locals. A prior Dec. 1 non scheduled C 46 crash near Newark killed 56 aboard. Probes into the crashes and Newark airport expansion are urged.
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John C. Boyle
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Budget Cut Seen In Humphrey Budget Plan
CHARLESTON West Virginia Senator Humphrey said Wednesday that President Truman's proposed budget could be reduced by two to three billion dollars or more. He cited possible cuts in federal aid to education expanded public works projects and foreign aid.
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Tools Ordered For Breaking Jet Bottleneck
After five years of talk the United States moves to ease a jet engine production bottleneck. The Air Force contracts 18 large forging presses to speed parts for bombers and fighters, though full delivery will take two years or more. Russia reportedly uses a press over 30,000 tons to mass produce the MIG-15.
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United States
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Germany
Kefauver Enters 1952 Race With Call For Clean Government
Sen. Kefauver formally entered the Democratic presidential contest pledging youth and vitality in the national administration. He urged wide candidate choice and world peace, criticized current government ethics, and outlined a platform emphasizing clean government, world peace, a balanced budget, and continued economic gains.
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Plane Reported Down In Nevada
The Las Vegas sheriff's office and the Las Vegas Air Force Base organized search parties to locate an airplane reported down in the 80 mile stretch between Las Vegas and Needles California. A crash report from Searchlight 40 miles south mentions an unknown type plane possibly Air Force. Additional search from Kingman Arizona near Willow Beach to probe another crash report.
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Allies Raid Red Defense Line In West
Allied raiding parties strike the Western Front of Korea ending the 19th month of the war with heavy battles west of Chorwon. United Nations tanks and infantry combat Chinese entrenched on a hill for six hours, then hit again at 7 30 a m. The Eighth Army says 20 Reds were killed in an hour long fight and 60 bunkers damaged. Tanks, artillery, and aircraft hammered Communist positions from Chorwon to Kosong, with about 1 200 vehicles reported destroyed and 120 aircraft claimed.
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Kosong
Cleanup Plan Passes Hurdle
President Truman’s tax collectors under civil service and Bureau of Internal Revenue reorganization won a key House committee test with near unanimous support. The Expenditures Committee rejected a disapproval resolution and will back the plan, which becomes effective 60 days after submission unless blocked by Congress.
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Truman
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House Expenditures Committee
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Senate
DiSalle Plans Feb Departure From Price Stabilization OPS
Washington Michael V DiSalle said he hopes to leave the price stabilization post in mid February to return to Ohio and run for the U S Senate President Truman may have named a successor by then If not Edward F Phelps Jr could serve as acting chief Phelps has OPS tenure since October 1950 and previously worked in the wartime OPA
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Michael V. DiSalle
Ohio
U. S. Senate
Truman
Price Stabilization
DiSalle
Edward F Phelps Jr
OPS
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Price Administration
Stevenson Named As Democratic Nomination Contender
New York Times Washington dispatch notes Gov. Adlai Stevenson of Illinois as a leading Democratic potential in Washington. The Times cites Truman family preference for a candidate who can carry on foreign policy, with Stevenson viewed as most experienced in foreign affairs. Stevenson said he is running for re election as governor and did not rule out a presidential bid.
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Vogeler's Friend A Spy Visa Held Up
Vienna reports U S diplomats investigate whether Nikita Kabiakov is a true ally or a Russian spy in refugee disguise. Vogeler says Kabiakov aided his escape attempt from a Hungarian prison where he was jailed as a spy. Visa cancellation and anti blackmail threats complicate the case amid confusing intelligence notes.
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Austria
Spond
New York
Army Surgeon Maj. Gen Edgar Hume Dies at 62
Maj. Gen Edgar Erskine Hume former chief surgeon of the Far East Command died at Walter Reed Hospital age 62. Army officials did not release the cause of death.
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Midwestern States Struck by Arctic Cold Wave
The Associated Press reports bone chilling cold across the Midwest and South, with temperatures more than 30 degrees below zero in spots. Snow and wind impacted New York and Pennsylvania areas, with several inches of snow, school closures near Rochester, and hazardous driving conditions. Temperatures in Chicago fell to zero, while Jacksonville and Mobile saw milder readings.
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Six In Family Die As Train Hits Car
Fresno report: six of the Sabala family die when their car is struck by a Southern Pacific train at a grade crossing north of Fresno. Identified victims include Julio Sabala 52, Victoria Sabala 27, Julio Sabala Jr. 9, David Sabala 5, Emily Agular 17, and a 19 year old relative Agular.
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Kefauver Decision On Ohio Expected
Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee is expected to say whether he will enter the Ohio primary for the Democratic nomination in a few days. Cincinnati attorney Timothy Hogan and Columbus attorney Herbert S. Duff recently obtained nominating petitions for Kefauver pledged delegates to the Democratic convention.
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Estes Kefauver
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Wright
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Belgian cabinet wins test vote in parliament
In Brussels the new cabinet led by Premier Jean van Houtte with the Social Christian government secured a 103 to 93 confidence vote in the House of Representatives with two abstentions. A Senate confidence vote is expected later in the week.
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Belgium
House of Representatives
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Social Christian
Senate
Full Scale Probe Urged By Keating
The House Judiciary Committee opened in camera to discuss an inquiry into Attorney General McGrath. Rep Keating of New York seeks a full scale probe into McGrath’s 1949 appointment and alleged favoritism in the Justice Department with six or seven specific cases cited, including California and St Louis. The panel, 17 Democrats and 13 Republicans, may vote on a bipartisan basis.
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House Judiciary Committee
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Justice Department
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Keating
R-Ny
Truman
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Celler
California
St. Louis
Dixie Senators Battle Over Cloture Rule Debate
Southern senators unite to block changes to the filibuster rule as the Rules Committee schedules an initial showdown next Tuesday. Proposals vary from a simple majority to a two thirds vote on debate limits, raising fears of a paralyzing floor fight before July conventions. Senator Russell leads the southern opposition while committee members position for votes on pending measures.
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Senate Rules Committee
Senate
Congress
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Russell
D-Ga
Rules Committee
Daniel Boone Kin Dies
Funeral services will be held here Friday for Mrs. Margaret Heary a year old grami niece of Daniel American frontiersman Sae Tuesday in Springfield.
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