Attlee Arrives For Talks With Truman On World Crisis
British Prime Minister Attlee landed at Washington to meet President Truman for a top level conference aimed at shaping a common policy in the world crisis and preventing a global war. Attlee said the talks would align policies and uphold what is right amid the tense situation.
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Washington
Truman
Attlee
Cathay
Acheson
Defense
Marshall
Acheson, Marshall
W. Averell Harri
Westbrook Pegler Reports Breakup Over Lipschutz War Group
Westbrook Pegler outlines the withdrawal of prominent figures from the Society for the Prevention of World War III over political dictation by Isidore Lipschutz diamond merchant. He notes misattributed names, legal pressure to drop them, and disgruntled comments from Herbert Bayard Swope and others about the society’s leadership and Germany policy.
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New York
Society For the Prevention
Isidore Lipschutz
Arde Bulova
Bulova
Europe
Herschel
Advisory Council
Mr. Herschel
Herbert Bayard Swope
Lipschutz
Germany
Swope
Lyle Evans Mahan
Admiral Mahan
Rudolph Fluegge
Davis
George Fielding Eliot
Mahan
Eliot
Fluegge
Miriam Stuart
United Nations Asked to Act on Korea Crisis
The United States and five other nations formally urged the U N to address Chinese Communist intervention in Korea. A telegram to Secretary-General Trygve Lie signaled possible action by the assembly or its steering committee within hours. Britain France Norway Cuba and Ecuador sponsored the move, with further talks planned between Prime Minister Attlee and President Truman.
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New York
United States
United Nations Assembly
Korea
U. N
Trygve Lie
Assembly
Britain
France
Norway
Cuba
Ecuador
Security Council
Peiping
Washington
Attlee
Truman
Four Graves Children Die In Fire Near Bogalusa
A fire at the frame home of Luther Graves, a Negro, killed four Graves children aged six months to 14 and their friend Charles Green, 14. Their father was badly burned and two others were injured. Denman Graves and J C Simmons were also hurt.
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Bogalusa
Luther Graves
Here
Larry Graves
Jerry Graves
James Graves
Ollie Mae Graves
Graves
Charles Green
Denman Graves
J. C. Simmons
Five Indicted for Contempt in McCarthy Era Probe
Washington reports five individuals charged by federal grand jury with contempt of Congress for refusing to answer HUAC questions. Among those named are Steve Nelson, Marcel Scherer, and five others linked to Soviet or Communist activity and wartime isotope work. Indictments rest on refusals to state party membership.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
Steve Nelson
Western Pennsylvania
University of California Radiation Laboratory
Marcel Scherer
Nelson
House
UN American Activities Committee
David Joseph Bohm
Giovanni Rossi Lomanitz
Santa Driving Grandpa's Sleigh in Kansas City Store
In Kansas City on December 4 seven Santa Claus greeted children from a department store sleigh. A three year old, Jeffery Miller, told Santa the sleigh belonged to his grandfather Everett Miller. Santa promised careful handling of the rented vehicle.
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Kansas City
Santa Claus
Jeffery Miller
Santa
Jeffery
Everett Miller
Building permits total for November reach
Building Inspector Sam Awl announced that permits totaling 173,306 were issued in November. The report lists 2 buildings, 27 new dwelling units, nine non-dwelling, 16 additions and alterations, 3 buildings moved, and 3 demolished.
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Sam Awl
Huge Spending Bill Faces Sharp Tax Hikes in Congress
Washington reports Secretary of the Treasury Snyder warned of a possible 50 percent jump in next year’s outlays to 67.5 billion dollars driven by defense costs. Congress weighs a 3.4 billion excess profits tax and broader tax revisions amid Korea war spending and a push for higher income and excise taxes. Republicans oppose the measure as debate continues.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Dec
Congress
Korea
House
Gift of Love Surpasses All Gift of Love Surpasses All
A reminiscence of charitable gifts totaling 592 dollars is noted alongside a retelling of O Henry s The Gift of the Magi. The piece highlights a frugal couple lacking funds yet filled with generosity during the holidays.
C of C Banquet Scheduled Tonight in Twin Cities
Business and civic leaders of the Twin Cities gather at 7 30 p m at the Virginia Hotel for the Monroe West Monroe Chamber of Commerce banquet featuring Ralph Bradford international vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States Bradford will speak on Face Facts Or Else Reservations are nearly filled with tickets 250 each available at the chamber office in the Virginia hotel
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Twin Cities
Virginia
Monroe - West Monroe
Chamber
Virginia Hotel
Pulitzer prize winner Frank Noel seized near Korea
Tokyo reports that Frank Noel AP photographer, 52, a Pulitzer Prize winner, was captured by Chinese forces near Koto six miles south of the Changjin reservoir while a convoy was ambushed. Marine Capt. Michael Capraro witnessed the seizure as Noel chose to stay with advancing American troops.
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Stan Swinton
A. P
Noel
Korea
Wonsan
Swinton
Tokyo
Frank Noel
Pfc
Frank
Associated Press
Koto
Changjin Reservoir
Michael Capraro
Israel Jordan Head Cease Fire Breaks Out on Negev Road
In Jerusalem two Arab legion armored cars were knocked out in the Negev clash after a United Nations cease fire order. The armistice commission said Israel and Jordan agreed to withdraw and a meeting was set for today. Jordan said it would not fire unless Israel molested its traffic. Israel also agreed to the cease fire but did not mention withdrawal.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Jordan
United Nation
Negev
Arab Legion
Israel Armistice Commission
U. N
Tel Aviv
Chinese Using American Arms In Korea Push
Washington reports the Chinese Communists used late-model American made arms in repelling Gen Douglas MacArthur's offensive in Korea. Officials cite 3.5 inch tank-buster bazookas airlifted early in fighting to counter T 34 tanks and say many weapons are of U S origin along with arsenals from Russia China and Japan. The note suggests similar usage by Ho Chi Minh's guerrillas in Indochina and mentions a U S field gun signaling the French retreat from China last April.
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Washington
Pentagon
Douglas MacArthur
North Korea
Korea
U. N
Pusan
U. S
Russia
China
Japan
Ho Chi Minh
Red
Indo- China
FLIER DIES RATHER THAN KILL OTHERS AT AIRBASE
Dallas, Dec. 4. First Lt. James Arthur Bradley of Dallas gave his life to spare Sunday drivers when his burning F-84 jet crashed near Hensley Field after an internal explosion. He steered the plane over about 100 parked cars and crash landed beyond the field. Bradley, 32, a World War II veteran with 129 missions, was married with two children and attached to the 191st fighter squadron of the Texas Air National Guard.
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Dallas
National Guard
James Arthur Bradley
Hensley Field
B. M. Taylor
Bradley
191St
Texas Air National Guard
Fire Destroys Rex Costumes in Mardi Gras Loss
A morning fire in New Orleans destroyed Rex Mardi Gras floats and costumes worth about 100000 dollars. One firefighter was injured, and the Rex organization doubts rebuilding in time for February 6 Carnival. The blaze damaged the March Garden at Calliope and Magnolia, leaving charred float platforms and sparking fears the parade may be canceled.
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New Orleans
Rex
Calliope
Magnolia
Howard Dey
Henry Sauter
Dey
Chinese Free 27 Americans in Changjin rescue claim
Northeast Front Korea December 4 Twenty seven American soldiers were released last night by Chinese Reds in the Changjin reservoir sector. Some officers captured by the Communists were not returned. Wounded men said the Chinese brought them to U S lines and said Go on back where you belong They added We are going back to Manchuria. Maj Joseph Gurfein Brooklyn witnessed the arrival and called it propaganda yet confirmed 27 returned. The Chinese had earlier freed two groups of Americans.
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Korea
Changjin Reservoir
U. S
Manchuria
Gis
Shanghai
San Francisco
Joseph Gurfein
Ocean Ave
Brooklyn
MacArthur
China
U. N
Hamhung
Hungnam
10Th Corps
Changjin
A. P
Tom Stone
A. P. Corres
Couple Hurt When Auto Hits Tree East of Monroe
A New Jersey couple, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Burlington of Napley, were seriously injured when their 1941 Pontiac left U S Highway 80 and struck a tree six miles east of Monroe. Helen Burlington, 21, is in serious condition with internal injuries. her husband, 25, suffers a broken arm and other injuries. Both were taken to St Francis Sanitarium. Police say Burlington lost control before the 2 p.m. crash, which demolished the car.
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New Jersey
Monroe
Carlos Burlingham
Brooklyn Avenue
Napley
N. J
Helen Burlington
St. Francis Sanitarium
Burlington
Allies Retreat From Pyongyang amid bitter five day battle
U S Tenth Corps forces under General Edward M. Almond climaxes a five day fight to consolidate near the Changjin reservoir. Chinese divisions pressed to divide and conquer, while UN forces formed a rearguard 10 miles north of Pyongyang. Reds advanced toward Hamhung and Hungnam as Marines and soldiers fought to break red traps.
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U. S
Korea
H.aj
Edward M. Almond
Tenth Corps
Changjin Reservoir
Tokyo
United Nations
Pyongyang
Walton H. Walker
Eighth Army
Chongchon River
Louisiana Casualty List No 167 From Korean Area
The Defense Department announced ten Louisiana army personnel casualty statuses in list 167. Killed in action Pfc Oliver W Holmes of New Orleans. Died of wounds Pfc Joe W Smith of Robeline. Wounded Pfc Floyd J Coutee Montrose Pfc Mathew Kellum Jr McDade MSgt Robert W Sweeney Lottie. Missing in action Pvt Joe E Allen Kilbourne Pvt Hartwell J Champagne Henry Pfe Lawrence J LeBoeuf Houma Sgt 1 c Willard H Shipp DeRidder. Returned to military control Cpl William E Anthaume Bogalusa. earlier list 166 named 11 Louisianans including KIA Clifford Etheridge Zwolle Pfe Thomas O Moore Minden Pvt Ralph A Pecot Jr Lafayette Cpl Willard D Wallace Bogalusa Pvt David Gheat Alexandria Wounded Litle Jack Hawsey Homer.
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Washington
Louisiana
Department of Defense
Oliver W. Holmes
Mercedes Holmes
South Derbigny St
New Orleans
Joe W. Smith
Mamie L. Smith
Route 1
Box 3
Robeline
Floyd J. Coutee
Florence Gallen
Montrose
Mathew Kellum, Jr
Maggie B. Kellum
McDade
Robert W. Sweeney
Morgan Sweeny
Lottie
Joe E. Allen
Mattie Allen
Kilbourne
Hartwell J. Champagne
Lucile C. Champagne
Henry
Lawrence J. LeBoeuf
Bertha J. LeBoeuf
Houma
Willard H. Shipp
Hattie Straener
North Texas St
DeRidder
Evelyn S. Shipp
Far East
William E. Anthaume
Octave E. Anthaume
Michigan Ave
Bogalusa
Clifford Etheridge
Vance Etheridge
Zwolle
Pfe
Thomas O. Moore
Hazel R. Moore
Minden
Ralph A. Pecot, Jr
Vivian Pecot
North Washington St
Lafayette
Willard D. Wallace
Edna S. Wallace
Box 338
David Gheat
Frances
Wounded marshals in Bastrop shooting improving
In Bastrop Louisiana two 65 year old marshals injured in a shooting with Billy Quinn last week are reported to be improving at a local hospital. G R McDowell the most seriously injured appears stronger while Marshal S F Kitchens is steadily improving. Louis Means was wounded slightly in the arm during the incident.
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Bastrop
Billy Quinn
G. R. McDowell
S. F. Kitchens
Quinn
International Pag
Kitchens
McDowell
Louis Means
R. E. Harp
Honor Roll of Twin Cities Firms For Chest Drive
Daily note from the Twin City Community Chest Chairmen announces an Honor Roll listing local firms whose employees have adopted the daily pay pledge for the Chest drive and payroll deductions. Additional names will be added as they come in. information is available by calling 8218.
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Twin City
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