Germany and Allies Begin Treaty Talks
Bonn December 22 AP Two thirds of Germany and key western powers prepared for protracted talks over swapping German troops for near independence of the Allied-occupied area. Chancellor Adenauer announced a "big step forward" after a five hour parley with the high commissioners of France the United States and Britain, with plans for West German troops in a Western Europe 1,000,000 man defense force against Soviet aggression.
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Bonn
Germany
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
France
United States
Britain
International Army
Europe
Brussels
Quiet Entrance From Old Man Winter Lowers Snow Hopes
Lee reports a calm morning as forecasters predict a warmer day with increasing clouds. The Concord weather bureau notes only a bare possibility of snow in New Hampshire tomorrow or Sunday, dashing White Christmas dreams.
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Lee
Winter
Concord Weather Bureau
New Hampshire
Senate poised to approve three billion civil defense plan
The Senate moves toward swift approval of a three year civil defense bill funding 3.1 billion dollars, with 56 percent federal funds and rest by states. Kefauver expects little controversy, while Taft criticizes broad emergency powers. House already approved the measure 247 to 11.
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Washington
Senate
Kefauver
Taft
Ohio
China Spurns UN Cease-Fire Bid in Korea
Peiping radio announced Premier Chou En-lai rejected a United Nations cease-fire commission plan as unlawful since Red China did not take part in its creation. The three man panel pressed for talks with Beijing on Korea, but Beijing refused to engage. The UN seat remains held by Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist delegation. Diplomats noted the move could foreshadow broader Far East discussions.
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Tokyo
Red China
United Nations
Korea
Chou En-lal
Peiping
Committee At
Lake Success
China
Chiang Kaishek
Iéi Korea
Chou
Jess
Thesday
Far East
Formosa
Young Exeter Man Missing in Action
A 20 year old Exeter youth Pfc Elmer P Richard has been reported missing in action in Korea He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph A Richard of Epping road He served with the 59th anti aircraft battalion of the 15th army He graduated from St Michaels parochial school and went overseas last October He has four brothers Ralph A ar Gerard and Edward of Exeter and Ivan of Amesbury Mass and two sisters Mrs John McDonnell and Miss Mae Richard both of Exeter A brother Henry died in 1948 His father owns an Exeter ice company
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Exeter
Elmer P. Richard
Korea
Richard
Ralph A. Richard
Epping Road
15Th Army
St .Michael's Parochial School
Ralph A.ar
Gerard
Edward
Ivan
Amesbury
Mass
John McDonnel
Mae Richard
Henry
Exeter Ive
Artillery keeps Koreans at bay on beachhead
On Hungnam Beachhead December 21 AP report by Stan Swinton describes artillery as the battle’s queen. American guns of 105 mm and 155 mm direct and indirect fire pin enemy while carrier planes suppress day activity. Brig. Gen. Roland P. Shugg notes artillery techniques surpass earlier methods as shells flood targets via preplanned concentrations.
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Hungnam
Korea
Roland P. Shugg
Beechhead
Shugg
MacArthur
Peninsula
M Etion
38Th
Seoul
Chunchon
Christmas Exodus Suspends Action on Mobilization Plans
Washington December 22 AP says a Christmas holiday exodus halted most action on emergency mobilization bills. House leaders sidetracked measures granting broader mobilization powers and railway union shop agreements. SenateHouse conferees must yet resolve differences on the 3.2 trillion excess profits tax and the 20 billion arms bill before final passage.
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Washington
Truman
House
Senate House
Senat Am. Compto
Israel and Jordan Unite For Christmas in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem on December 22 AP reports Dr. Abraham Biran says Israel and Jordan coordinate to celebrate Christmas with "spirit of cooperation." Pilgrims will cross the armistice line to Bethlehem via the old Roman road, with 300 applications approved. A second Bethlehem visit uses Mandelbaum Gate for a detour into the Arab-occupied old city.
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Jerusalem
Holy City
Israel
Kingdom of
Jordan
Abraham Biran
Bethlehem
Palestine
Biran
Armistice Line
Mary and
Joseph
Jesus
Old City
Mandelbaum
Santa Claus in Portsmouth Hit by Boy's Wrath
Santa Claus actor William Emery, 18, on duty for the Chamber of Commerce, was approached by a four year old on Congress Street. The child blamed past Christmas dissatisfactions and delivered a roundhouse punch to Santa’s whiskers, as his mother hurriedly escorted him away amid shoppers.
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Portsmouth
Santa Claus
William Emery
Elwyn Road
Chamber’ of Commerce
Congress Street
Santa
Wartime Schooling Plans Ready in Case of War
Concord AP reports New Hampshire eyes rapid teacher training and reserve recruitment to offset possible wartime vacancies. Dr. Hilton C. Buley says surveys will show reserve status of teachers and numbers needed, with former teachers and liberal arts graduates as potential substitutes.
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Concord
New Hampshire
Hilton C. Buley
State Education ‘Department
Buley
New Hampshire High School
Tap
City Council to Act On Rent Controls Thursday Night
City officials will decide the rent control issue at a special meeting Thursday at 5 pm after a brief closed session Wednesday night. Rent controls in Portsmouth were extended until March 31 by a law signed by President Truman, with lapse possible if Congress takes no action.
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Edward C. ‘Peterson
Peterson
Portsmouth
Harry S. Truman
Congress
Deer Hunters Anticipate Snow in New Hampshire
Concord dispatch reports hunters eye a forecast of several inches of snow aiding tracking as the late season closes. State records show the 1950 deer kill trails last year by about 1,500, signaling a lighter harvest at this point.
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Concord
New Hampshire
State Fishland Game Department
Christmas Foster Mother Of Newington Notes Hopeful Future
Mrs Belle Williams, 76, longtime Newington farmer, has cared for five foster children since 20 years ago. The last was married recently, yet she expects their visits on Christmas. Supported by Portsmouth friends and naval sailors, she remains self sufficient, planning to take in more children if the state allows.
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Belle Williams
Nore
Maine Man Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life
CAPE PORPOISE ME December 22 AP A 45 year old man pursued his wife to a neighbor s home shot her fatally then returned to his Christmas decorated house and killed himself County Attorney Charles W Smith listed murder and death by own action in the deaths of Willis McKay 45 and Olive 35 of Wildes district York county The State Police Captain said a 32 year old son John witnessed the father s suicide The family including four children had just returned from shopping near Biddeford McKay reportedly brooded over a long period John said his parents argued about domestic affairs but the specifics were unknown Mrs McKay was shot in the head in a neighbor s kitchen and McKay killed himself with the same rifle in his bedroom A Christmas tree stood in the living room The couple had a son Willis Jr 19 and two young daughters unnamed The couple had lived in this community about 27 miles southeast of Portland.
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George ‘Brinker
Em3e
St. Louis
Hosie Washington
Fniie
Pittsburgh
O'Neal Thaxter
SDK
Lake Charles
Johnny
Williams
Haverhill
Mass
Cape Porpoise
Charles W. Smith
Willis McKay
Olive
Wildes
York County
Robert L.marx
John
Biddeford
Noble Old Nags Of Boston Treated To Christmas Meal
In Boston on December 22 AP reports the 34th annual Christmas meal for work horses, with oats carrots and apples. Five wagons with trees moved to Lafayette Mall and Boston Common as MSFCA volunteers served breakfast to horses Tommie Socks and Blaze alongside city police mounts. Barry J. Blake and John C. MacFarlane attended in festive attire.
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Boston
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of
Boston Common
Lafayette Mall
TNE
Police Department
Tommie
Chamber of Commerce
Barry J. Blake
John C. MacFarlane
MSFCA
Mae
Chinese Probe ROK Lines Hit Near Chunchon
MacArthurs daily summary warns of a big offensive as Red attacks press northeast of Korea's front near Chunchon. US forces repel regimental assaults while Chinese and North Korean links move toward Seoul main rail lines.
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Tokyo
Korea
Seoul
MacArthur
Republic of Korea
ROK
Chunchon
Republic
Ichon-Kumhwa- Hwachon
Yonehon
United Nations
Hwachon
Sariwon
Yonchon
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Stephen
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William
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N.C
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