Evacuation Under Way as UN Forces Withdraw in Korea
Be U S Forces abandon Wonsan naval base and withdraw by small boats to Hungnam and Hagnam as Chinese pressure closes in. About 40 000 to 50 000 troops of the 10th Corps move toward Hungnam for possible sea evacuation, while transports and warships guard the operation. Continuation noted on page eight.
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Truman Attlee resume talks on Korea and unity pledge
President Truman and British Prime Minister Attlee met at the White House to resume talks on the Korea crisis and expected a second conference that afternoon. They planned a final communique denying atom bomb use in Korea and outlining broader limits before allied consultation. The eve of Pearl Harbor anniversary framed the discussion as Attlee prepared to address the National Press Club.
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Free World
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National Press Club
Christmas Tree Trucks and Flooded Roads Chronicle a Local Scene
The report notes frequent truckloads of Christmas trees passing by and a 2 40 clock on the First Christian church tower. Harbor road remains blocked by high water with the Shenango River covering debris. A large illuminated display near the Diamond draws night viewing, while the Mt Air New Galilee road reopened December 3 after bulldozer work and drift.
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First Christian Church
Pa Newe
Harbor Road
Alfred A. Martin
Shenango River
Pennsylvania Power
Diamond
Daily Weather Forecast and Stats
Cloudy and windy with rain possible late tonight or Thursday. Tonight’s low 25 to 30 in the east and mid 30s in the west. U.S. weather data show a 38-degree high and 22-degree low with no precipitation. river stage 14.9 feet. A year ago the high was 40 and the low 19.
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Early Takes Over Duties Of Secretary To President Truman
Stephen T. Early, ex deputy defense secretary and Roosevelt aide, assumes temporary White House press secretary duties for Truman after Charles G. Ross collapsed and died at his desk. The change is described as a temporary transfer until a permanent replacement is named.
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Truman
Washington
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Stephen T. Early
Defense
Roosevelt
White House
Charles G. Ross
Secretary Charles G Ross Dies at White House Desk
President Truman mourns the sudden death of his press secretary and lifelong friend Charles G. Ross who collapsed at his White House desk after briefing reporters. Ross, 65, served as a trusted public servant and close associate of the president.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Sub-Zero Wave Charms Midwest Amid Snow Storm
A deep Arctic air mass blanketed the Midwest with snow and record low temperatures. From North Dakota to the Texas coast areas report sub-zero readings and heavy snowfall with Minneapolis Duluth Chicago and Des Moines among cities noting significant totals and forecast to plunge further tonight.
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Texas Gulf Coast
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Ohio
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Des Moines
Canada
Chicago
Shenango River Drops After Flood Peak
The Shenango River began to fall after overflowing low-lying areas. By 9 o clock this morning the water dropped about six tenths of a foot to 14.9 feet. Roads along the river and fields north of the city remained flooded, but no serious damage was reported.
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Death record notices from December 6 1950
Mrs. David B. Alexander aged 58 of 293 Euclid avenue Mrs. Harold E. Bleakley of 218 East Lincoln avenue and H Rankin Reed aged 91 of Slippery Rock R D 4 are listed in this death notice.
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Euclid Avenue
Harold E. Bleakley
Lincoln Avenue
H. Rankin Reed
Slippery Rock
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Conviction of Judith Coplon Reversed by Appeals Court
New York December 6 The U S Court of Appeals reversed the 29 year old Judith Coplons espionage conviction handed by a U S District Court in New York and ordered a new trial The ruling held her guilt was plain but the original verdict illegal and the Justice Department weighs a new trial while she faces a similar Washington case
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Justice Department
Judith Coplon
U. S
Miss Coplon
Washington
United States Court of Appeals
Moscow
Induction Of Draftees Set For December 15 At Pittsburgh
Selective Service headquarters received word that the men ordered will report for induction at the Pittsburgh Recruiting Station on December 15. They form part of a 392 man quota, with Local Board 86 to furnish 56 registrants and Local Board 87 to provide 33. They depart by early morning train for Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Local Board 86
Local Board 87
President would not drop atomic bomb unless survival at stake
A Washington source says President Truman will unleash the Atomic bomb again only if the United States survival is threatened. The source asserts the president has no intention to precipitate a third world war and that use would follow only dire necessity, with continuation noted.
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Washington
Truman
United States
U.S. Warplanes Strike Reds Across Yalu Front
U.S. Fifth Airforce fighter bombers bombed and strafed positions to the Yalu river border in Manchuria. They blocked a re open attempt to revive Sinuiju airfield, shot down two Yak fighters, damaged several, and rendered the field unusable. A later jet flight followed.
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Yalu
Manchuria
Fifth
Sinuiju
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MacArthur calls Korea propaganda scandalous
Gen Douglas MacArthur, in a cable to International News Service, denounces claims of biased broadcasts as scandalous propaganda. He asserts UN command adherence to policies and cites confirmations from Truman and Bevin, stressing he acts to implement higher policy, not set it.
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Douglas M’arthur
Tokyo
Korea
United Nations Command
Cold Wave Arrival Delayed by Slower Front Movement
The cold wave forecast for tonight will be delayed in western Pennsylvania as the front moves slower than expected. Today should be mild with temperatures from 45 to 50 and sunny morning skies. Cloudiness increases in the afternoon and tonight with a low around 25 and a chance of rain tomorrow.
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International News Service
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
U N Assembly Convenes Emergency Session Over Korea
The United Nations General Assembly meets at Lake Success to consider a six power resolution led by the United States Britain France Cuba Ecuador and Norway criticizing Chinese Communist military involvement in Korea. An eastern group led by India seeks a ceasefire and pledge not to cross the 38th parallel while Lester B Pearson urges broad peace negotiations with the Chinese Communists.
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Rent Control Extension Plan Hampered by Rules Committee
The House rules committee delayed action on a three month rent control extension amid a Republican Southern Democrat coalition push to await administration wage and price plans. The Senate schedules a two month extension vote. Maybank predicts substantial funding for the wage price program, with estimates ranging from 50 to 250 million dollars.
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House
House Banking and Currency Committee
Senate
Sen
Maybank
Banking Committee
General Collins Visits Troops Across Korea Front Lines
U S Army Chief of Staff General J Lawton Collins toured the Tenth Corps area in northeast Korea and flew over forces at Hagaru and Kotori near the Changjin reservoir. He then traveled from Korea's northwest sector to Yonpo airfield near Hungnam, where he was greeted by Major General E M Almond and staff.
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Kotori
Changijin Reservoir
MacArthur
Tokyo
Collins
Japan
Yonpo
Hungnam
E. M. Almond
Almond
Hagaru- Kotori
Farmer Shoots Daughter Then Kills Himself in Pa Home
State police and Luzerne county detectives probed a motive after 45 year old Anthony Cavallini of Southdale shot his sleeping daughter Josephine in her room before midnight and then killed himself. His son Anthony Jr and daughter Leona said they knew of no reason for the slaying.
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Huntingdon Township
Anthony Cavallini
Southdale
Josephine
Anthony
Leona
Evacuation of U N Troops From Northeast Korea Area
U S and South Korean troops in the extreme northeast sector are moving to a beachhead near Hungnam for a large scale amphibious evacuation. Gen Omar Bradley said forces around Hagaru are included as ships ring Hungnam to carry 40 to 50 thousand men.
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Washington
U. S
Hungnam
Korea
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
House Passes Excess Profits Tax Measure
The House approved an excess profits tax on corporations by 378 to 20 after two days of debate. The levy aims to raise 3 to 4.6 billion dollars annually, with Sen. George Ga. predicting quick Senate action and possible Christmas passage.
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Washington
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Sen
George ‘D) Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
George
Stassen Calls for 48 Hour Cease Fire Ultimatum
Harold Stassen proposed a 48 hour cease fire ultimatum against Peiping with a threat of UN retaliation including potential use of the atom bomb. He urged Peiping to halt the Korean offensive by Friday midnight and supported mediation. He outlined a seven point peace plan including armistice of forces and supervised elections. A UN mediator from an uninvolved member state would oversee a broader settlement.
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Tokyo
Harold Stassen
Red China
United Nations
Korea
University of Pennsylvania
Peiping
U.N
China
Stassen
City Officials Compile Snow Removal Costs
City officials are compiling bills to determine the total cost of removing snow last week. They will not announce the final amount until all invoices are presented. Extra workers, sixty six in number, cost more than 1100 dollars for street department aid.
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Inside Today's News Classified Page Overview
A brief catalog of page items including cross word 18, comics, obituary, radio T V and sports listings plus society stocks and theatrical notes.
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