Ohio River Flood Pushes Towpath Closures Near Lucasville
As the Ohio River neared a crest of 55.5 feet, Towpath closures near Lucasville and Scioto backwaters prompted evacuations of lowland families. The Lucasville Bridge remained open while pumping stations activated in Portsmouth and New Boston to defend a 77 foot flood barrier. Weather officials revised the crest downward and warned of cold, possible precipitation following the rise.
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Explosion Blasts 26-Inch Gas Line North of Wheelersburg
A 26 inch Tennessee Gas Transmission line exploded north of Wheelersburg lighting a 30 mile area for over two hours. The blast damaged 80 feet of pipe and nearby power lines but left gas supply intact. Police fire and guard units controlled traffic as crews began repairs.
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Pyongyang Falls Back as China Reaches Front
U N forces retreat from Pyongyang after Chinese troops sweep into the area. The city, once home to about 300000, burns as refugees flee south toward Seoul amid reports of a stand possible near the Inchon-Seoul corridor.
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U.S. Leads Red Charges at U N on Korea Invasion
Six nations led by the United States Britain France Ecuador Cuba and Norway filed a formal memorandum with U N Secretary General Lie urging immediate action to stop Chinese Communist intervention in Korea The document accompanies a request to bring the issue before the 60 nation assembly and will guide discussion by the 14 nation steering committee with possible full debate if approved China’s troops are fighting U N forces in Korea and Russia vetoed a Security Council withdrawal proposal.
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US Korea Casualties and Forces Across UN War
The United States led in Korea casualties among UN allies, with about 100000 U.S. ground troops and roughly 26000 more naval and air personnel. Total service deaths reached 4789 with 21700 wounded and 5018 missing as of December 4.
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Crisis Talks Turn Grave as UN Forces Face Possible Withdrawal
Washington dispatch reports crisis conferences discuss the risk of total UN defeat in Korea and a Dunkerque like evacuation by sea and air. Gen Omar Bradley reportedly told Truman and Attlee evacuation plans are ready if needed and that a defense line may allow withdrawal if held.
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Taft asks Truman for more information on world crisis
Senator Taft urges President Truman to report directly to the people after talks with Prime Minister Attlee. He says Republicans were not consulted on policy and cites telegrams showing public confusion and a demand for basic leadership as Korea and world issues unfold.
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Two Men Fined In Municpal Court Slot Clause Case
In municipal court Judge Kenneth Cranston fined Edward Hairston 34 of 1209 12th Street fifty dollars and costs for possessing two slot machines. Thomas Fraley 28 of Wheelersburg rt 1 had case dismissed for lack of evidence that machines were used for gain. Machines from both cases were confiscated or retained for destruction and coins totaling 129 dollars were turned over to the county treasury.
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Thomas Farley
Wheelersburg
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Allentown
Fraley
Cranston
Sheriff's Department
Sherif Burl E. Justice
Friendly
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Harold Carter
Doctor Honored As Family Doctor Of The Year
Dr. Dean Sherwood Luce of Canton Massachusetts named family doctor of the year by the American Medical Association's house of delegates in Cleveland.
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Canton
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Mrs Santa To Come Tonight At Esplanade Welcome
Santa arrives with Mrs Santa at 7 p m on the esplanade to begin the Christmas season. The event is sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce with Jaycee Vernon Miller as general chairman. The Portsmouth High School band will perform as a 25 foot Christmas tree stands ready for festivities.
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Richard Sunderland
Howard Smith
Capt. Hill
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Joe Eberts
Bob Weltman
Bill Reinhardt
Stassen Meets MacArthur in Tokyo on World Tour
Harold E. Stassen conferred with General MacArthur for two hours in Tokyo during his world tour. The University of Pennsylvania president is touring internationally.
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Gen. MacArthur
University of Pennsylvania
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