Johnston Moves Toward Government Wage and Price Freeze
Washington AP Eric Johnston prepares to issue a blanket wage control without full union consent while price rolls back to December levels is considered. Labor on the Wage Stabilization Board opposes a fixed freeze preferring a flexible formula. Senators and officials anticipate a broader mobilization in steel copper and aluminum controls.
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Canada proposes six point peace plan toward Red China
Canada offered a six point compromise to the United Nations for a Korea peace process. The plan calls for a conference in New Delhi within a week to discuss a cease fire as a first step and sets a 48 hour window for China to respond. It emphasizes a cease-fire before further talks and includes all Chinese forces in Korea.
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General MacArthur Nixes Retreat in Korea Birthday Remarks
In Tokyo General Douglas MacArthur marked his 71st birthday with work and ceremonies. He warned China against pressing into Korea declaring the United States will not be driven from Asia and will press on to victory. He received a handmade ivory letter opener from his son Arthur during birthday events at his headquarters.
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Boy 9 Killed in Gun Dispute in Cleveland
In Cleveland a 9 year old boy, John McGinty, was killed by a accidental gunshot during a struggle between Benny Ceccola 12 and William Fahey 15. The boys admitted stealing the revolver from a parked car and were held at a juvenile detention home as police investigated.
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Doomed Vessel Towed to Sea
The atom bomb blasted aircraft carrier Independence has been towed from Hunters Point to sea for a secret weapons test. Tugs moved the 10,000 ton hulk through the Golden Gate to a point 500 miles offshore for sinking by a weapon to be placed aboard. Naval observers will witness the sinking, tentatively scheduled next month. The weapon type was not announced.
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Congressmen and Generals Stage Rollicking USO Fund Show
In Constitution Hall last night a government crowd headlined a benefit for the USO. Leaders from Congress, the judiciary and cabinet joined in a lively Original Amateur Hour with Ted Mack as emcee. Performers included Rayburn, Gore, McDonald, and diplomats among others, while a charity fashion show and dances lit the program.
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Vatican bans priests from Rotary clubs citing church decree
L Osservatore Romano reports Catholic bishops must decide locally whether to urge laity to withdraw from Rotary. The Vatican notes priests cannot join or attend Rotary meetings, though they may attend outside-sponsored meetings on priestly activities. The Supreme Congregation of the Holy Office issued the January 11 decree.
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Alter Urges Priests to Volunteer as Chaplains
Archbishop Karl J Alter appeals to priests aged 30 to 50 years with at least five years ordained to serve as military chaplains. He says voluntary service requires sacrifices and added burdens during the national emergency.
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Britain Reduces Meat Ration By Twenty Percent
The Labor government announced a 20 percent cut in the weekly fresh meat ration for each Briton from 11 1 2 to 9 1 3 cents. Each person will still receive 2 1 3 cents of corned beef weekly in addition to the fresh meat allowance.
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Truman Plans For Security Board Opposed
President Truman's plan for an Internal Security Commission meets strong congressional opposition over access to confidential files. The eight members named join Admiral Nimitz as chairman to study loyalty programs and safeguard internal security while preserving freedoms. Senators Ferguson and McCarran insist on unrestricted access and criticise past cooperation with Congress.
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Allies Close In On Seoul Against Light Resistance
Allied armored columns with air support push toward Seoul advancing beyond Suwon and Kumyangjang. Reports say Suwon is deserted and heavily damaged with light opposition as UN patrols penetrate Red territory south of Seoul.
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France Pushes For Creation Of Joint Army
France proposes a unified European army under one commander to deter communism inviting 21 governments to discuss on February 6. West Germany shows willingness to join. observers see potential for a single European defense force with a civilian defense minister and integrated land sea and air power under SHAPE for NATO defense.
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Singer Ginny Stimmes Seeks Divorce Decree in Custody Suit
Singer Ginny Stimmes sues Hyatt Robert Dehn for divorce once more in Santa Monica charging mental cruelty and seeking custody of their two minor children. The pair previously filed for divorce in 1948 but did not reconcile.
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Five Killed in Powder Blaze at Picatinny Arsenal
A fire at Picatinny Arsenal New Jersey killed five workers and burned four others critically while they blended gunpowder for artillery shells in a small building. Most victims were from the Newark area. the blaze involved 62 tons of powder and was brought under control quickly.
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What's What Sunday Notes and Groundhog Day Feature
Aunt Hattie and Elsa Simpson discuss world politics city problems and gossip in a must story for Sunday. Battling polio is a daily fight for Linda Shackleford described with photos and home study. A card party by Welfare Auxiliary at Middletown Hospital headlines the Women’s Section picture.
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