Truman declares national emergency to speed defense program
President Truman proclaims a national emergency and calls for higher taxes and longer work hours to boost defense. He announces wage price controls, mobilizes 3.5 million troops, and creates the Office of Defense Mobilization led by Charles E Wilson of General Electric. Auto prices are frozen at December 1 1950 levels, provoking industry protests as civilian production may be cut back to expand war output.
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Soviet notes threaten Western defense plans in Europe
The Soviet Union warned Britain and France that German rearmament would not be tolerated, asserting that arming Germans by Atlantic allies would violate the Potsdam pact of 1945 and that Western Germany's inclusion in the Atlantic pact would undermine Russia's alliance with Britain and France. Observers debate if the move signals a broader threat or a tactical ploy timed with Brussels meetings.
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Marshall Opposes Full Mobilization Yet Warns of Urgent Build Up
Defense Secretary Marshall told a House appropriations subcommittee in a secret hearing that he hopes World War III can be avoided but that the United States must near wartime strength. He did not specify how far mobilization should go but said the July 1 goal of 2,771,000 armed personnel must be increased substantially.
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Defense bill clears House for vast wartime funding
The House approved a first installment defense appropriation of 17.809 billion dollars and sent it to the Senate. It designates 16.845 billion for the armed services and 640 million for the atomic energy commission, matching President Truman’s request as the second installment on the preparedness program moves forward. President Truman also sent a new request for 1.835 billion to bolster materiel stocks. the House began study immediately.
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United Nations faces stalemate over Korean War truce
At the UN diplomats pressed for a cease-fire amid a stalemate on Korea. Russia demanded the withdrawal of all foreign troops including alleged Chinese volunteers and voted against the cease-fire plan approved by the UN committee. A three-member committee was named to pursue the truce, though most observers doubted success.
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Acheson Faces Ouster Pressure As He Tours Brussels
Secretary of State Dean Acheson flew to Brussels to reassure Atlantic pact nations amid Republican calls for his firing. President Truman reportedly stands by Acheson, while critics argue the move could undermine allied unity and U.S. foreign policy.
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Rail Tie-Up Ends After Pressure From White House and Unions
More than 10 000 striking rail yard workers halted a three day walkout in a stoppage that froze freight and delayed Christmas packages. Negotiations at the White House followed a presidential fact finding that urged a 40 hour week with modest wage gains. The unions sought 40 hours pay for 48 and argued for higher compensation, while railroads pressed for no wage increase.
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White House
Baking contest at Waldorf Astoria draws national entrants
Housewives from across the nation compete in a Pillsbury contest at the Waldorf Astoria for thousands of dollars in prizes. Mrs. William E. Brebner of Des Moines presents her creation titled The Thing to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor as a quirky showpiece.
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Churchill warns against delaying use of atomic bomb
Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill warned western powers against the view that the atomic bomb should not be used unless it is used against us first. He framed the idea as akin to never firing until shot dead.
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Hollywood to New York to screen doors Judy Holliday rises
Hollywood stars tested for Born Yesterday screen version with Judy Holliday praised for stage triumph. Judy Holliday began as a Merco Theatre switchboard operator and rose to film success. Robert Young shifts from radio Father Knows Best to film roles. John Ford John Wayne Maureen O Hara Rio Grande earns Family Audience award. Spencer Tracy finds new Plymouth Adventure lead. Margaret Truman views historical films with critique.
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Mirror of Your Mind and the Psychology of Freedom
A column cites N H Pronko and Dr Lawrence S Kubie on mind unseen forces. It discusses belief in unfairness shaping behavior and the shift toward viewing mental illness as life problems rather than brain disorders. It notes reaction to injury and the goal of psychoanalytic insight freeing the mind from unconscious tyranny.
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Keeping Healthy Dont Waste Heart Reserve Power
The article explains how germs in the body can cause illness when immunity is weak due to fatigue weather or poor nourishment. It notes that strong individuals may die in flu epidemics if they overexert themselves, using up heart reserve when rest is needed, and stresses that the heart works much harder when active than at rest.
Health Notes on Breathing Feet and Heart Rhythms
The notes discuss asthma focusing on expelling air rather than intake, adenoid removal opening the eustachian tube, a third of patient visits lack physical causes, foot care importance, slimming guidance for calmness of spirit, and harmless extra heartbeats.
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