Marshall Plan chief urges shift from recovery to defense
Milton Katz, Truman’s Europe Marshall Plan envoy, asked Congress to reframe aid from solely rebuilding Europe to strengthening military and political defenses. He urged reestablishing Europe’s strength, making Germany reliable, countering disaffection in France and Italy, and boosting productivity to match U.S. output.
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Local Soldier Dies In Korea
Mrs. Hazel Tackette of New Boston received word from the Department of Defense that her son Corporal Roy O. Chaffin Jr died of wounds suffered in Korea after being wounded a second time last month. He enlisted in 1949 and served in Japan before Korea, and was an only son. His stepfather R C Tackette works as a driver.
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Japan
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R. C. Tackette
Reinhardt Transfer Co
Edward Howard
Maloneton
New Rise To Bring Crest Of 56.5 Feet
Rain and upstream runoff push the Ohio River toward a new crest of 56.5 feet projected for Portsmouth by the Weather Bureau in Cincinnati. The river rose through Thursday night, with ongoing increases downstream toward Marietta and Gallipolis, while local roads faced flooding and detours.
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Ike Says U S May Recall All Veterans
General Dwight D. Eisenhower told 20 000 troops at Camp Pickett Virginia that the United States may soon call all young men back to service He urged duty and unity and warned there is no true peace without readiness in a visit with General Mark W Clark.
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Chinese Communist Executes Nationalist Guerrilla General
Mainland reports say Hsu Lai-ksu, a Nationalist guerrilla general, was executed by the Communist regime last month. The claim comes as authorities in Taipei report renewed tensions and a crackdown on resistance leaders.
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U.S. Officials Brace for Possible Wage-Price Controls
Price Stabilizer DiSalle said a general ceiling is planned but not imminent. ESA chief Valentine and Wage Stabilization Board Chair Ching signaled selective controls may apply to defense materials first, with possible retroactive rollbacks if a freeze occurs. Industry talks with Ford and GM to suspend 1951 model price hikes are pending.
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Communists Hold Korean Retreat Amid Escape Ports
Thousands of American and Allied troops push toward Hungnam as Red Chinese traps close in near Koto Airstrip. Marines fight through snow to reach the east coast escape port with relief columns advancing from Hungnam.
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Rent Control Bill Extends Lifespan in Congress
The federal rent control program slated to expire year end gained at least 75 days as Senate and House conferees prepared to reconcile differences. Conference aims to bridge gaps after swift passage in both chambers.
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Senate House
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Ohio Senators Vote Against 60 Day Rent Control Extension
Ohio's Senators Taft and Bricker opposed extending the federal rent control act for 60 days beyond year end. In the House, Democrat Polk supported extension while Republican Jenkins opposed.
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Ohio
Robert A. Taft
John W. Bricker
James G. Polk
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Thomas A. Jenkins
Ironton
Bells Signal Kettle Day In Portsmouth For Christmas Cheer
Bells ring in downtown Portsmouth Saturday to start the Kettle Day drive by civic groups and public safety departments. Funds support the Salvation Army Christmas program. last year totals included thousands of meals, toys, baskets, and parties for the needy. Co chairmen Glen Throckmorton and Leslie Robinson coordinate the effort.
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Scioto County
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Chillicothe
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Glen Throckmorton
Leslie Robinson
Crisis Parley Winds Down With Broad Europe Focus
President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee end windup talks on the world crisis with reviews of progress. Gen. Collins reports U.S. forces in Korea can hold with limited losses. Agreements stress European defense, slower moves on Korea and China, and UN backed actions.
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Washington
Truman
Attlee
Barkley
Mr. Truman
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Korea
Collins
China
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United Nations
Tru
U.S
Britain
Minimum Pay Raises for Ohio Workers Take Effect
The first minimum wage raise since 1937 applies to 115 462 women and minors in Ohio hotels and restaurants. Nonservice rates range from 49 to 55 cents per hour by city size. service workers receive 40 to 55 cents statewide. Old rates were 13 to 21 cents. Exemptions include part time student workers and certain service sectors.
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Columbus
Ohio
Albert A. Waldman
Union Ratifies New Wage Pact With Detroit Steel
Local 2116 United Steelworkers of America ratified a wage pact with Detroit Steel Corp. effective December 1 to December 31, 1951. Average wage increase is 16 cents an hour with hourly rates from 1.31 to 2.76. Further talks will set wages for clerical and plant protection workers.
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