Eisenhower urges modest U S troop aid to Europe
Senator Wherry demands Acheson spell out what "modest" air and ground strength the United States would commit to Europe. Eisenhower, in a nation radio report, says new American divisions would bolster defense, while stressing munitions and equipment needs and avoiding treatment of specific treaties or numbers.
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Washington
Wherry
R-Neb
Acheson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Senate
Eisenhower
Congress
North Atlantic
Fisenhower
America
Taft
Unio
U.S
Draft Revisions Draw More Study As Eisenhower Weighs 18 Age
Washington reports General Eisenhower endorses universal military service while senators debate lowering the draft age to 18 and extending service to 27 months. Proposals include stricter induction rules, shorter service, expanded deferments for students, and continued guard-based postponements.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Defense Department
Universal Military Service and Training
UMST
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
National Guard
Pentagon
Eight Die in Georgia Farmhouse Fire Near Rabun Bald
Eight people perished in a north Georgia mountains farmhouse blaze with six children escaping. Victims included Edgar Teague and four of his children and three children of John Talley. Fire details were unclear with reports of an overturned stove and a gasoline explosion. The farmhouse sat at the foot of Rabun Bald in a small community eight miles from the nearest telephone.
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Dillard
North Georgia
Edgar Teague
John Talley
Rabun Bald Mountain
Janesville Woman Dies as Dress Catches Fire
Nellie King 82 died from burns after her dress ignited from a stove fire at her home. Her sister Katherine Doheny suffered burned hands while trying to extinguish the flames.
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Janesville
Nellie King
Katherine Doheny
Young Men Directed Toward Military Service Future
Evanston Illinois report cites Paul G Armstrong Illinois selective service director telling educators from Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin that youths from school age onward face a decade or more of mandatory service. He notes drafts already call up unmarried non veterans and will begin 19 year olds by May to hit a 5000 monthly quota. He argues 18 year olds are mature enough for military training and that future graduates have slim deferral chances.
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Evanston
Ill
Paul G. Armstrong
Illinois
Selective Sérvice
Armstrong
Indiana
Wisconsin
Green county board to hear official reports and discuss aging home
The February session of the Green county board of supervisors convenes at 10 a m Tuesday in the circuit court room for reports from elective officials and departments. It will address the proposed county home for the aged and a request for financial aid from the new armed forces service committee. Herbert Summeris may seek higher cemetery care rates. This will be the board’s last session before April reorganization due to elections. The county agricultural committee has an all day meeting Monday. other committees plan meetings before February.
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Green County Board of Supervisors
Circuit Court
Green County
Green County Armed Forces Service
Herbert Summeris
Greenwood Cemetery Association
Board of Supervisors
County Agricultural Committee
Two Women Shot by Scorned Suitor in Hopewell
Police report two Hopewell women were killed by a shotgun blast around 12 30 a m as they returned to the home of Mrs Louise McDiarmid 35 and Mrs Fannie Kendrick 23. The suspect reportedly wounded himself and left a guilt note on a cardboard box.
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Hopewell
Fannie Kendrick
Louise McDiarmid
UW Enrolls 13,251 in Madison Semester Registrations
University of Wisconsin official figures show total registrations at noon reached 13 251 for the second semester in Madison. The count reflects student enrollment activity across campuses and programs.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
OPS Rolls Back Scrap Steel Prices and Bans Aluminum Use
The Office of Price Stabilization cuts scrap steel and iron prices by about ten dollars per gross ton for standard grades and up to sixty dollars for special grades. Aluminum use in over 200 non defense products is banned, effective April 1, with further cuts to civilian supply planned through June. The NPA orders limits on natural rubber and shifts toward more defense contracts for aluminum producers and fabricators.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
National Production Authority
NPA
NPR
Blair Plane Impounded Over Duty Technicality
Captain Charles Blair, who set a New York to London speed record, had his war surplus Mustang held in London after customs claimed a 20 percent duty on unscheduled arrivals over 48 hours. Blair, 41, flew 3,500 miles in seven hours 48 minutes, returned to New York, and said he paid $13,020 for the aircraft.
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London
Britain
Charles Blair
Blair
New York
Pan-American
Red China Premier Says Aggressor Vote Blocks Road to Peace
Chou En-Lai declared the United States and its accomplices blocked peace in Korea by a U N resolution naming Peiping an aggressor. He called the resolution illegal and warned Peiping would ignore the U N good offices committee. Australian ambassador called the broadcast nonsense. the U S delegation would comment later.
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Tokyo
China
United States
Korea
United Nations
Peiping
Chou En-Lai
U. N
Is.n
Lake Success
New York
Australia
K. C. O. Shann
U. S
Rail Shippers Hit Standstill as IC and Milwaukee Impose Embargo
Local freight movement halted as Illinois Central refused all freight, citing rail car congestion from Freeport south to Chicago. IC shipments yesterday were rerouted away from the Chicago area. The Milwaukee Road also refused all freight since Thursday and embargoed perishables since Wednesday.
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Monroe
Illinois Central
Freeport
Ghipenentshet
Chicago
Milwaukee Road
Railway Strike Governs Mail Embargo and White House Efforts
A nationwide post office embargo hits second class mail and third and fourth class matter due to the railway strike. Mediation board calls for a 4 p.m. CST meeting between railroad officials and union heads after yesterday’s fruitless talks. Federal court action and White House pressure fail to spur swift resumption of work as the strike expands, idling 150000 workers and threatening war and civilian operations.
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Post Office Department
Air Parcel Post
Washington
National (Railway) Mediation Board
John Thad Scott Jr
Mediation Board
CST
Scott
White House
U. S
Otto Kerner Jr
Brotherhood of Railroad
Michael L. Igoe
Igoe
Girl Scout Court Of Awards Honors Lincoln Troops
A large crowd watched Lincoln gym host an awards ceremony where intermediate Girl Scouts received badges, five year pins, and special presentations. Mrs. B C Curl spoke on camping and homemaking badges, and Mrs. Floyd A Davis highlighted international peace as troops 1 2 5 6 9 11 12 14 17 and 20 were recognized for leadership and service.
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Lincoln Gymnasium
B. C. Curl
Janesville
Floyd A. Davis
Monroe
Davis
Mmes. Ed
Area Sees Warm Up After Bitter Cold Spell
Bitter cold loosens its grip across the nation with widespread damage. Temperatures rose from near zero to the mid twenties in the area by afternoon asFlorida and southern states faced ongoing risks, crop losses, and power outages amid a historic cold wave.
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Dixie
Florida
Sunshine
Alabama
Arkansas
Michigan
Illinois
Berrien County
Mich
Berrien
Georgia
Midwest
South
St. Augustine
Fla
Tampa-St. Petersburg
Chicago Snow Fallout Declared Harmless By Authorities
Argonne Director Walter H. Zinn said airborne radio activity from atom tests may have reached the Chicago area. Weather chief Gordon E. Dunn noted particles could have fallen in Illinois in snow at 20 000 feet. He stressed the radioactivity found is far below levels threatening health or safety.
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Chicago
Walter H. Zinn
Argonne National Laboratory
Gordon E. Dunn
U. S. Weather Bureau
Illinois
Argonne Laboratory
U N Takes Weekend Breather After Korea Crisis
United Nations adjourns after a month of extraordinary sessions amid Korea tensions. Key issues include sanctions against China, a good offices approach to peace talks, and the 38th parallel demilitarized zone plan. South Korea denounces the decision as betrayal.
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Korea
United States
Republic of Korea
Wage Freeze Eases for Merit and Longevity Pay
The Washington wage stabilization board lifted some limits on wages allowing merit and length of service increases for millions of workers. The move permits pay adjustments for promotions and premium payments for night work or specialized tasks, while stopping short of an across the board raise.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Brodhead Alleys Fire Causes Minor Damage
A fire in the floor joists of the Brodhead bowling alley caused minor basement damage. Firefighters arrived after 2 45 p m, with employees already near extinguishment. Smoke damage was reported and insurance covered the loss. Fire Chief Truman Olin said overheated furnace pipes likely caused the blaze.
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Truman Olin
Army Secretary Sees Frontline Action Near Seoul
Army Secretary Earl D. Johnson toured Western Korea as U N and allied forces pressed toward Seoul. Reports described Chinese forces under Chou En Lai insisting Beijing will ignore UN actions while battles raged near Suwon Anyang and Sinchon with Turkish and American units holding firm.
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U.N
Korea
Wonju
Seoul
Johnson
Stan Swinton
U. N
Han River
Anyang
Jim Becker
Suwon
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Harry P. Homan
North Western Railroad
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Yangyang
Red China
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Lincoln
Girl Scouts of City
Win C. Dallman
Harold E. Scherer
Charles H. Buehler Jr
George W. Clark
Thomas A. Gaughan
Harold J. Lamboley
Victor L. Sorenson
S. L. Bailey
L. J. Schroeder
Walter J. Speich
R. W
E. B. Lux
Ralph K. Kofoed
Bennetee
Brodhead
Army
Air Af Front
Earl D. Johnson
Chou En Lai
Good Offices Committee
Associated Press
William J. Waugh
Sinchon
Tenth Corps
Fifth Air Force
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