Grandstaff Granted Pardon After Century Event
Grandstaff, guest of honor at the Big Spring centennial, freed after a life sentence for Memphis larceny. He plans prayer at the cathedral, remarriage with Mrs. Mildred McConkey of Fort Wayne, and to reconnect with his mother. Douglas Morrow reports an Aspen Productions film titled Cross Roads.
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Grandstaff
Memphis
Mildred McConkey
Fort Wayne
Ind
McConkey
General Electric
Hollywood
Douglas Morrow
the Stratton Story
Casualties and withdrawals shape Korea war report
A headquarters summary details allied losses in Korea including U S Marine Division 2891, U S Seventh Division 2097, U S 25th Infantry 1606, U S First Cavalry 443, U S 24th Infantry 146 and other forces 1011. It notes heavy fighting near Changjin reservoir and Hungnam retreat, with World War II comparisons and cautions against calling the operations a disaster. The withdrawal from Sinanju to the 38th parallel is explained as a strategic tightening against Chinese forces. Brews ter and other Senate voices critique U S policy and urge decisive action and European defense will.
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U. S. First Marine Division
U. S. Army
Seventh Infantry Division
25Th Infantry Division
First Cavalry Division
24Th Infantry Division
U. N
First Marine Division
Army Seventh Division
Changjin Reservoir
Korea
Koto
Hungnam
Sinanju
China
Yalu
Manchuria
Pyongyang
Eighth Army
38Th Parallel
MacArthur
British fliers report tar shortage and rail targets in Korea
West coast air patrols from the carrier Theseus note scarce tar along key north Korean routes to Pyongyang Sar iwon and Kumchon with indications of night traffic. They struck nine bridges damaged three including a pontoon bridge at Hanpo and attacked two locomotives north of Hwangju as General MacArthur reports allied casualties and Chinese strength near the Yalu.
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Theseus
Pyongyang
Sariwon
Kumchon
Hanpo
Hwangju
MacArthur
Sinanju
Yalu River
Manchuria
Hoover notes general principles in Hoover speech
The Hoover policy committee member said he agrees with many general principles while Taft called the speech isolationist but said Hoover presents a point of view deserving congressional consideration. Senator Russell avoided direct comment but credited Hoover with judging army navy and air force size and tactics, urging joint chiefs to decide policies as sentiment grows for re-examining the program.
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Martin
United States
Moscow
Joe Stalin
Watkins
Europe
Benton
D.-Conn
Hoover
Del&are
United Nations
Saltonstall
Mass
Aiken
Senate
Taft
Congress
Ohio
Russell
D.-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Army
Navy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Korea to review all death sentences after mass executions
Executions since a decree reached 391 brought to trial and 242 executed as of now. War destroyed the West gate Prison death house forcing shootings by designated guards. A board of review will assess all current and future death sentences, and families will be notified in advance with body release and chaplain accompaniment rights.
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Westgate Prison
Kim
Korea
Mummers feud cited in New Year shooting near club
Two men were shot near a club after a meeting, with Detective Lieut. Charles Brown saying Lavery may not have been the intended target. The gunman may have aimed at James J. Durning, a longtime Mummers leader and New Year parade figure, amid reported disputes within the group.
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Charles Brown
Lavery
James J. Durning
Durning
Brown
Trem
War Powers and Aid Allocations Move Through Congress
The report details wartime spending boosts including 1.8 billion for stockpiling strategic materials and 840 million to 1.08 billion for the atomic energy commission. It notes plans to build 50 fast cargo ships, funds for TVA, and aircraft research, with a senate cut of 1.85 million for Southeastern Power. A proposal to divert up to 112 million in Marshal Plan funds to China is discussed, as Truman defense powers are revived in the House.
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House
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
Tennessee Valley Authority
Southeastern Power Administration
Langley Field
Truman
China
Knowland
R.-Calif
ECA
William Foster
Aetna Finance Promotes $100 Shopping Money Offer
Crowds gather at the Aetna Finance Office to learn about the Shopping Money Plan offering $100 immediate cash for shopping. The service requires only a name or security with liberal terms and courteous service. Carter Styles, manager, oversees the office at 204 N. 2nd Street. Ady. nil ea
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Aetna
N. 2Nd Street
Carter Styles
Ady
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R.pa
Roxanna
Emperor V Reeman
St. Louis
Dobe
Tyres Committee
Expenditures Committee
Florida
Millard Caldwell, Jr
Hoffman
R.mich
Armed Services Committees
Hoover's
Counter
Hattie
Silverstein
Louisiana
Huntin
Aetna Finance Company
Nil Ea
Child’s Musical Rockers
Robertshaw
Samson
North Grand St. Dial
Iverstein
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