President Truman Refuses To Dismiss Acheson
President Truman declares he will not dismiss Secretary of State Acheson, citing a Lincoln parallel and urging unity amid alleged Communist threat. He defends Acheson against charges as false and notes continued service of Marshall and Lovett. Republicans pressed for Acheson’s removal and for congressional review of major policy commitments.
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Washington
Truman
Thefuse
Acheson
Congress
Pitiher
Nis
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Seward
Mie Acheson
Dean Achison
Senate
House
Pacific
Marshall
Robert A. Lovett
Dab Use
White House
W. ‘Stuart Symington
Secretary of Defense
Symington
National Security Resources Board
GOP
Railroad Santa toiling pals cheer ill Jill Miller in Duarte
Santa Fe railroad workers in Los Angeles division bring a Christmas visit to Jill Miller ailing since rheumatic fever. A note in her window says Sick as daily trains pass, and railroaders drop off magazines and gifts. Engineer D Ketley leads the delegation with hope and a doctor’s support for her health.
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Algnab
Jill
Jin
Og "Beyie
Engineero D. Ketley
San Bernardino
Calif
Russian Attack Within a Week Said Possibility
Rear Adm. Miles R. Browning USN Ret says a Soviet attack is probable by week’s end and urges urgent US readiness The New Hampshire defense chief warned panic is unnecessary but emphasized imminent peril and a three point pattern including ambassador Kirk’s return and Vishinsky departure from the US
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Concord
Miles R. Browning
USN
Admiral Browning
New Hampshire
Adm
William, F
Bull” Halsey
Hornet
United States
Browning
Russia
U. S
Alan G- Kirk
Moscow
Andrei ¥. Vishinsky
Cosmic ray cloud chamber for home use announced
Pasadena chemist describes a Cowan Chamber a simple glass jar with dry ice and alcohol vapor that records cosmic ray paths continuously. The device uses ordinary materials to produce visible cloud trails when high energy particles pass through, offering a 24 hour detector at low cost.
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Pasadena
Calif
Eugene W. Cowan
California Institute of Technology
Cowan
Eisenhower Named Supreme Commander For Europe Defense
Brussels dispatch reports Gen Dwight D Eisenhower approved by NATO pact powers as supreme commander of an integrated European defense force. The plan foresees a 1,000,000 man force by 1953, with West Germany contributing about 25 units of 6,000 troops each and political economic concessions in return. Allied talks to begin on German contributions were authorized.
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Brussels
Belgium
Dwight, D. Eisenhower
Europe
Eisenhower
Atlantic
West
United States
Britain
France
Federal Republic
Bonn
Stamp Sales Hit Record In Portsmouth Post Office
Postmaster Peter J. Rickex said stamp sales in Portsmouth totaled more than $3,300, a new daily record amid a busy day at the Post Office. The crowd and activity suggested a strong stamp season with many customers purchasing large quantities.
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Portsmouth
The
Postoffice
Peter J. Rickex
Aloe
UN Commission Hopes for Chinese Parley on Korea Cease Fire
United Nations diplomats remain hopeful that Communist China will respond to pleas to continue Korea cease fire negotiations. The UN three man commission, led by Sir Benegal Rau, appealed to China to keep talks going and offered to travel to Peiping. Wu Hsiu chuan plans to depart for Peiping via Overseas Airways at 4 30 pm.
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Dee
United “ Nations
China
Korea
Red
Wu Hsiu-chuan
Peiping
British’ Overseas Airways
London
Moscow
Sir Benegal
Rau
India
Canada
Prowler Terror Stirs Philadelphia Youths in Night
A mysterious sniper fear grips Philadelphia as a man in a dark coupe, long black coat, and derby is sought after a woman is killed and several wounded. James J. McCann Jr. 14 and his brother described the stranger near their Oak Lane home while their mother reported a car leaving minutes later. Police, aided by vigilantes, mount a large manhunt in northern city streets.
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James J. McCann, Jr
John
Police
Excess Profits Tax Bill May Pass by Saturday
Senate leaders push swift passage of a multi million dollar excess profits tax bill with a Friday night deadline and a Christmas recess possible. Finance committee approved the measure and debated terms to align with House version, while experts cautioned on revenue projections and retroactive provisions for firms.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Senate Finance Committee
George D-61
House
Congress
George
All or Nothing Mobilization Machinery Reaches Washington
President Truman seeks wartime powers to restructure agencies and renegotiate defense contracts. Senator Magnuson sees this as a step toward full mobilization, while McCarran cautions slow Senate action. Meantime ESA explores meat price controls and GM protests rollback. Reuther vows to challenge any wage freeze under new stabilization talks.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Magnuson D-Wash
Armed Services Committee
McCarran
D-Nev
Senate Judiciary Committee
Cautiouary
ESA
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Nash
West Germany to Get Air Force Under Pact
Western Germany will regain an air force under an Atlantic pact plan by 12 nations to defend the West. The program envisions 55 to 60 divisions plus air and sea arms, aiming for about 1,000,000 troops by year end 1953. Bonn would provide 25 combat units of 6,000 ground troops, obtaining political and economic concessions in return.
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West’German Republic
Europe
Brussels
Belgium
Germany
Pact
Russia
West German
Bonn
New Fire Truck Arrives Here in Portsmouth
Portsmouth's fire department received its new 750 gallon pumper today and the vehicle will be ready for use in a day or two.
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Portsmouth
Fire Department
Uae
Progress Reported in Train Dispute Talks
Washington AP reported White House pressure produced some progress in second day negotiations between railroad management and four large unions over the wage hour dispute that led to government seizure in August. Officials cautioned final agreement unlikely soon as talks extended past midnight.
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Washington
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Rai
Admirals Ewen Lead Carriers in Air Support at Hungnam
United Nations naval air and ground fire repelled Red attacks on the Hungnam port beachhead in northeast Korea. Carrier Task Force 77 under Rear Adm E C Ewen aided by Rear Adm Richard Ruble and air cover from Theseus and other ships fought through icy seas, claiming heavy Red casualties and signaling a Communist buildup near Hungnam. Four US F86 Sabres clashed with 12 MiGs near Sinuiiu, with Sabres shooting down one MiG in the encounter.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Aled Hungnam Port
Northeast
Korea
Hungnam Port
North Korea
U. S
Eighth
Tenth Corps
Hungnam
Missouri
St. Paul
Rochester
Japan
Roscoe H. Hillinkoetter
Richard W. Ruble
Bandoeng Strait
Theseus
Sinuiju
Earle E. Partridge
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West Germany
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Ernest Bevin
Robert Schuman
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Hiad
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Chicago
Sffike
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Beethwick
E. C. Ewen
Reda
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