Eisenhower Briefed in Washington Before Europe Flight
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower arrives in Washington for a world situation briefing and Western Europe defense plans. He will meet President Truman Defense Secretary Marshall and Gen Omar Bradley then fly to Europe to establish a Paris based temporary headquarters and staff. Lt Gen Alfred Gruenther named chief of staff for the European command setup.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Western
Europe
Truman
Defense
Marshall
Acheson
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
White House
Eisenhower
Paris
Alfred M. Gruenther
U. S. Army
Weather check and town notes from the county column
A resident reports a 12 degree thermometer difference this morning with the new unit at 10 below and the old at 22 below. The State Highway Department unloads scarce cinders for stockpiles as winters grow tougher. Milk from porches froze solid for two mornings, delaying breakfasts. New Castle records show several large buildings rising in 1950 increasing property values. Neighbors assist feathered neighbors with multiple feeding stations around town.
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Neshannock Avenue
Pa Newe
State Highway Department
Daily Weather Report Forecast for Fair, Light Snow Chance
The forecast calls for fair to start, high of 28 to 34 with cloudy night and low of 12 to 25. Friday brings more clouds and a light snow chance with little temperature change. For the 24 hours to 9 am, highs reached 22 and lows 13, no precipitation, river stage 6.9 feet.
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United States
Recognition Of Spain Seen As Direct Slap At Kremlin
United States reverses course on Spain by restoring full diplomatic relations. The move is treated as a rebuke to Soviet exploitation of Spain and an effort to integrate Franco into free Europe. Stanton Griffin nomination signals U S aims to finance reconstruction and development for a self sustaining Franco regime.
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Kremlin
Washington
Truman
Francisco Franco
Stanton Griffis
New York
California
U. S
Franco
Eight Fires Cause Loss of Over $180 000
Western Pennsylvania blazes totaled more than 180000 in damages leaving 76 homeless. In Millvale 150 firefighters battled a three hour fire causing 15000 in damages to four two story brick business places and injuring three firefighters. Saegerstown fire caused 60000 damages to Ralph Mains apartment and office building forcing 12 residents into sub zero weather. A defective flue caused 20000 damages to a three story brick dwelling in Pittsburgh's south side. Continuous report notes quick action by firemen saved a five family apartment and two more structures.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Millvale
Saegerstown
Ralph Mains
South Side
Industrial Gas Use Cut By Half Says Company Manager
Thomas J Foley of the Manufacturers Light and Heat Company says industrial gas use is reduced by fifty per cent as a precaution. Residential supply remains adequate and no shortage is expected with reasonable use. Industries affected have standby fuels like oil or propane and are now using them. The district gains more supply after tapping the eight inch line into the 26 inch Texas to Buffalo trunk.
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Manufacturers’ Light and Heat Company
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Mr. Foley
Texas
Buffalo
Spanish circles pleased by Truman ambassador appointment
Madrid reports that Spanish government circles are highly satisfied with President Truman's choice of Stanton Griffis as U S Ambassador to Madrid resuming full diplomatic relations. They also note former Foreign Minister Jose Felix Lequerre? remains a referenced figure in the reassessment.
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Spain
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United States
Madrid
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U. S
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Thirteen Below Again Records Low For Second Day
District residents shivered as temperatures again hit 13 below zero on a second straight morning. Rural areas ranged 10 to 20 degrees below zero with water pipes affected and Enon Valley at 16 below. Forecasters predicted a rise toward freezing later today.
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Midwest Sees Relief From Zero Wave Across Regions
A southwest wind eased the extreme cold in the midwest while the eastern seaboard and parts of the Ohio valley kept a tight grip. Weather reports show milder readings in the midwest with cities like Chicago near seasonal levels, though lone spots remained very cold and train delays continued in the east.
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Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Gulf States
Binghamton
N. Y
Elmira
Hartford
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Lone Rock
Wis
Mercury
Rochester
Minn
Rose
Mercury Rise Expected As Pennsylvania Warms To Freezing
Frigid statewide conditions begin to ease with forecast highs near freezing. Philadelphia may reach 30 while Pittsburgh tops 28 to 34 as early readings vary from 4 above to 17 below in towns like Brookville Blairsville Altoona Scranton. Fire officials warn homeowners to use extreme furnace caution to prevent overheating.
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International News Service
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brookville
Morgantown
W. Va
Wheeling
Blairsville
Altoona
Philipsburg
Scranton
Man Faces Surgery After Swallowing Razor Blade
New York police reported 25 year old Geronimo Torres said he bit a razor blade while peeling an orange, lost balance and swallowed it. Bellevue hospital planned an operation to remove the blade after X rays showed it in his stomach.
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New York
INS
Geronimo Torres
Bellevue Hospital
March Draft Call Set at 80 000 Men
The defense department ordered 80,000 draftees for induction in March. This raises total drafted to 450,000 as part of a winter mobilization to 80,000 monthly. January and February quotas were similarly raised. National Guard units will join, while navy and air force rely on volunteers. Overall armed forces aim to grow from 2.4 million to about 3.1 million by July 1.
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INS
Defense Department
Army
National Guard
National Air Guard
Navy
Air Force
Armed Services
Truman to Receive Woodrow Wilson Award
The Woodrow Wilson Foundation will honor President Truman with the Woodrow Wilson award for distinguished service. The award, first given in 1925 to Lord Robert Cecil, was announced on the 94th anniversary of Wilson’s birth by Eleanor Wilson McAdoo. The presentation is set for January 10 at the White House.
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INS
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Woodrow Wilson
Truman
United States
Lord Robert Cecil
Wilson
Eleanor Wilson McAdoo
White House
Harry D. Gigeonse
Board of Directors
Enemies fly 50 jet sorties on Korea front
The Air Force reported 50 Communist jet sorties in the past 24 hours along the Manchurian border near North Korea. Spokesman said attacks were single-task Mig-15 missions from the Russian-built jets as part of a build up for a possible offensive.
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Washington
Air Force
North Korea
Chiang Kai-shek plans Formosa invasion of mainland China
Reports from Taipei say Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist army on Formosa is ready for a counter offensive against the mainland. Four generals are designated to lead the invasion, with plans to be implemented after possible changes to U.S. policy toward Taiwan. The Pan Asian News Alliance cites top secret details and hints at resumed coast raids.
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Tokyo
Taipei
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
China
Chiang
Pan Asian News Alliance
United States
Taiwan
Pan Asian
Traffic Deaths Forecast For New Year Holiday
The National Safety Council predicted 330 people will die in U S traffic accidents over the New Year weekend covering 6 p m today to midnight Monday. The estimate follows about 550 deaths during the Christmas holiday, one of the nation's grimmest periods.
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Chicago
INS
National Safety Council
U. S
Death Notice of Mrs Shuier Mrs Edie and Beitzell
Death records list Mrs John W Shuier Sr 64 of 1313 West Washington street Mrs Anna McConnell Edie 60 of VolantBD 3 and William Bell Beitzell 16 of Ellwood CityBD 1.
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John W. Shuier, Sr
West Washington Street
Anna McConnell Edie
Volant
B.D
William Bell Beitzell
Ellwood City
Drive To Set Peace Plan For Korea Grows At U N Lake Success
A 12 member Asia Arab bloc led by Sir Benegal Rau of India plans a new push with Communist China to spur a major peaceful settlement of the Korean issue. The group aims to revive negotiations calls and press the 60 member political committee to act as the cease-fire talks languish. The effort follows a stalled three man cease-fire panel and delays as China massed forces threaten new action in Korea.
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Korea
Lake Success
Three Seek Presidency of State Teachers Association
At the 98th annual Pennsylvania State Education Association convention in Harrisburg three candidates compete for the presidency. Paul S. Christman, John Lumley, and Robert E. Dawson are nominated for the post as the 1951 president is slated for installation Friday.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Legislative Committee
Harmony
Paul S. Christman
Schuylkill Haven
Legal Service Committee
John Lumley
Sullivan County
Robert E. Dawson
West Scranton High School
Congressman Sabath Reaches Record 43 Years in Congress
Rep Adolph J Sabath the 84 year old dean of the House breaks the all time continuous service mark with more than 43 years in Congress He began his House tenure on March 4 1907 and has served without interruption He chairs the House rules committee and surpasses prior record held by Justin Morrill of Vermont who served 43 years 9 months 24 days in the combined House and Senate.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Adolph J. Sabath
House
Justin S. Morrill
Vermont
Senate
Sabath
MacArthur predicts January Red offensive in Korea
Gen. Douglas MacArthur warned that a massive Red offensive is expected to begin in the first ten days of January. Intelligence in Tokyo says more than 277,000 front-line Chinese troops and 200,000 Korean Reds are deployed to spearhead the attack, as Communist China triples its 1951 military budget to eight billion dollars. The alert follows mounting enemy patrols along the Eighth Army line south of the 38th Parallel.
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U.S. Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
South Korea
Tokyo
China
MacArthur
Eighth Army
Korean Peninsula
Admiral Doyle proposes inland firewall using artillery and tanks
Tokyo dispatch quotes Rear Adm James H. Doyle USN saying army artillery, with planes and tanks, could replace warship guns to create a firewall far inland beyond naval gunfire range. He notes the strategic relevance as MacArthur’s forces face a potential large Korean front clash with about 1,350,000 Chinese and North Korean troops.
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Tokyo
Hungnam
James H. Doyle
USN
Douglas MacArthur
Sweater-Clad Dog Braces for Cold Winter Storm
A house dog named Arthur Mometer sports a baby blue sweater as a brutal cold snap grips the area. The pup’s outfit features cuffed sleeves and a full back to shield him from 20 degree winds and blizzards. The story notes the dog remains unfazed by the寒冷 conditions as the wind roars outside.
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