Skeptical look at Holmes reveals revisionist echoes
Westbrook Pegler notes a revisionist current challenging Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. He cites Father Ford and Burton Rascoe comparing Holmes to totalitarian thinkers, arguing that Holmes equated law with force and denied natural or divine laws.
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Seven Louisianians Dead in Korea Identified
The defense department lists seven Louisianians killed in action or wounded in Korea on casualty list No. 190. Names include Second Lieut. Stanley A. Anderson, Cpl. Donald C. Brown, Cpl. Leonard P. Garcia Jr, Cpl. J. A. Morrison, Pvt. James A. Winborn, Pvt. Paul Castiglione, Pvt. Donald J. Didier, and Pvt. Frank J. Bourgeois along with wounded Marine Private Roy Doherty.
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Five Die in Flaming Cessna Crash in California
Sunland Calif Jan 1 five persons perished in a single engine Cessna wreck that toppled into Verdugo hills during a landing approach to Burbank Lockheed airport. Victims include Enoch J Peterson of Portland Oregon Paul I Seirsen of Glendale California and their son Leland Seiersen a Camp Cooke soldier. Seiersen believed to be the pilot.
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New Year Brings Old Hopes Fears Across the Nation
As 1951 began, Americans faced ongoing war fears and peace prayers. Times Square drew 850,000 revelers yet many prayed through the night for loved ones in Korea. Celebrations varied by city with Sunday alcohol laws and more uniforms seen in the streets as young men marked the holiday.
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New Year Session Opens as House Murmurs Through Bills
Washington January 1 The House of Representatives began an unprecedented New Year session as 71 members face retirement or loss of seats after November gains by Republicans. Top items include a 77 percent excess profits tax with a 62 percent ceiling and a retroactive start, plus an emergency defense appropriation of about 20 billion dollars. The Senate has no session today but will reconvene tomorrow, while many details await a House Senate committee compromise.
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U S Learns Little About Russian Arms in Korea
The United States reports that over six months of combat in Korea, aside from one jet fighter model, Russia has supplied its Chinese and North Korean allies with largely older equipment. An army official notes enemy arms seen are ten years old in design, including T 34 tanks and standard small arms, while some communications gear may be newer. The MIG 15 is a noted exception as a late model aircraft.
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Six Million Man Army Debate Divides Senate
Senate debates a 6,000,000 man fighting force as Senator Douglas urges rapid mobilization by November 1 while Senator Wherry warns that such a program would wreck the economy. Douglas cautions about Soviet satellites and calls for unity in wartime preparation. Wherry criticizes Acheson on defense policy.
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Dewey Urges Strong Allies for Survival and Unity
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey in his third term inaugural address warned that America must build and sustain powerful alliances and base areas worldwide to deploy atomic weapons. He clashed with Herbert Hoover over Europe and Asia policy, urging free nations to unite, endure sacrifice, and pursue a Spartan, nonpartisan course.
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Body of Lt Gen Walton H Walker Arrives in Washington for Arlington Burial
The body of Lt. Gen. Walton H Walker eighth army commander killed in a Korea jeep crash arrives in Washington from Tokyo via Anchorage Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. He will lie in state Tuesday at Fort Myer Chapel with his widow son Capt Sam Simms Walker a grandson and aide Walter Reynolds present.
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Russia Replies To Peace Talk Note Amid Traffic Toll Drop
The report notes a marked drop from the prior week in holiday fatalities with 168 traffic deaths and 78 miscellaneous deaths from Friday evening to New Year’s Day. California records the highest toll among states with 131 deaths. overall totals include many road crashes and a few non traffic fatalities such as two California plane crashes and a Gary West Virginia family fire. The national safety council projects about 330 traffic deaths by midnight New Year’s Day.
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Weather starts mild in 1951 with snow in forecast
The weather outlook shows mild conditions in the Mississippi valley east through the east, with warmer air reaching the west gulf states. Strong winds bring snow and colder air behind, with rain then snow expected across the western and central nation tonight and Tuesday. Minot North Dakota logged 6 below, and storm warnings were posted for Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
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Preachers Urge Higher Faith Amid Global Tension
The foreign office disclosed Russia replied to the West's peace talks offer though it remained unclear if Washington and Paris have received replies. Across churches and synagogues, sermons urged greater hope, moral resolve, and prayers for peace as the world nears a new half century, with faith and repentance presented as paths to curb destruction.
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One Killed And 15 Injured In New Year's Eve Mishaps
A fatality and fifteen injuries occurred in five New Year Eve accidents on highways near here and at Selman field. W. C. May of Fairbanks, 23, died from head injuries after a rollover north of Monroe on U.S. 165.
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Massive Chinese Red Offensive Pushes Toward Seoul
AP reports a large North Korea and China led breakthrough with 200000 attackers pushing UN lines along a 150 mile front. Frontline descriptions cite heavy combat near Yonchon Kaesong and near the Imjin river as forces threaten Seoul with intensified air and artillery support.
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Two Escaped Inmates Captured In Houston Car Theft
Two of nine Ramsey prison farm escapees were caught in Houston after a stolen car chase. Robert L. Cannon and Douglas Fairbanks Bryan, both life-term habitual criminals, were arrested by Patrolman Don Moffett. Seven others remain at large as officials suspect outside help.
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