Land Naval Fire Hold Red Horde Back at Hungnam
Tokyo reports a fierce bombardment by warships and field artillery stemming a major Chinese assault on Hungnam's northeast Korea beachhead. Missouri joined offshore, U S 10th Corps defenses held the Reds, Hamhung abandoned, and Chinese numbers massed in surrounding hills as UN forces repelled attacks with heavy naval fire and ground counterfire.
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United Nations
Hungren
Korea
Missouri
U. S
Hadward M. Almond
Hungnam port
Hamhung
Hungnam
Mis
souri
white hills
Samchok
Norfolk
Inchon
MacArthur
Wangnam
allian
amis
ver third division
United States Eyes Feb Meeting of 21 American Republics
Washington reports the United States plans a prompt new meeting of the 21 American republics to tighten hemisphere defenses against Communist threats. Officials say foreign ministers could meet in Washington by mid February as President Truman seeks to show hemispheric priorities are at the fore.
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WASHINGTON
United States
Truman
U. S
Cordiner Elected GE President to Succeed Wilson
New York Dec 18 Ralph J Cordiner was elected president of General Electric to succeed Charles E Wilson who is slated to lead the new demobilization board.
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NEW
NEW YORK
Ralph J. Cordiner
General Electric company
Charles E. Wilson
McKellar Appeals Seal Unity Appeal Over Policy Fees
Senator McKellar urges unity behind President Truman amid criticism of Acheson as the Senate votes 47 to 29 to send a resolution demanding a report on talks with Attlee to the Foreign Relations Committee. The move to act immediately was defeated 45 to 30 as McKellar warns of a supreme test against Communists and Russia.
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WASHINGTON
national ‘unity
McKellar
D-Tenn
senate
Truman
Attlee
congress
State Acheson
United States
Russia
KEM
Acheson
Brussels
Rail Dispute End Is Sought by White House Push
Washington December 18 Hope rose for an easy settlement of the long wage and hour dispute between the nations railroads and four unions. The White House pressed terms while negotiations accelerated as a yardmen strike faded. Presidential Assistant John Steelman kept talks going to early morning with some progress noted.
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WASHINGTON
White House
John PR. Steelman
Steelman
Toledo
Maniac Sniper Terrorizes City in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police issued a broadcast description of a white male suspect, about 5'10" with slim build and wavy hair, driving an old 1940s car and possibly owning a .22 rifle. The manhunt follows the Saturday killing of Mrs. Claire Cohen and attacks on six others, with officials saying, "There's no doubt a maniac is on the loose."
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PHILADELPHIA
ammadman
Claire Cohen
Dewey Oyster Demand Rebuffed
New York December 18. Left wing congressman Vito Marcantonio called for Governor Thomas E. Dewey to be impeached over the Hanley letter episode. Democratic Senate minority leader Elmer F. Quinn sharply rebuffed the demand calling it asinine and saying there was no chance of such a move.
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NEW YORK
Vito Marcantonio
Thomas E. Dewey
State senate
Elmer F. Quinn
Marcantonio
Rent Controls Lifted in Sacramento and Yolo Counties
Housing Expediter Tight E Woods announced the end of rent controls in Sacramento and Yolo counties California on December 18. The move affects tenants and landlords across these regions as new price regulations take effect.
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WASHINGTON
E. Woods
Sacramento
Yolo counties
Caif
Pace Warns Allies They Are Far From Ready To Meet Attack
U S Army Secretary Frank Pace told Atlantic defense and foreign ministers in Brussels that the north Atlantic alliance is far from ready to withstand a Communist assault on western Europe. He urged nations to complete plans for a unified European army and warned aid will come only if each nation fully accepts responsibility. Pace spoke as ministers opened a two day session and discussed strengthening military and economic positions while Germans face pressure to contribute troop units.
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BRUSSELS
Belgium
U. S. Army
Frank Pace
north Atlantic
Europe
Pace
U. S
OET
George C. Marsh
Paul Van Zeeland
free world
Van Zeeland
Atlantic alliance
15 Cent Bus Fare Stabbing Motive
In Houston a 19-year-old youth was charged with murder and two counts of attempted robbery after a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed when witnessed says he refused 15 cents for bus fare. The victim, David Rodriguez, had five stab wounds.
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HOUSTON
Tex
Fred G. Postel
Manuel Zapata
David Rodriguez
Refugio Zapata
Manuel
Rodriguez
Union Ratifies Hike in Wages for 85,000 AFL Workers
A three year contract covering more than 85,000 AFL employees in the New York metropolitan area authorizes wage increases totaling 15,000,000 dollars annually. The average rise is about 3.50 per week and the union will seek to organize unrepresented shops to shield union shop employers from unfair competition.
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NEW YORK
AFL
Truce Trio Talks With Chou En-lai On Korea Peace
The U N cease-fire committee asked Chinese Foreign Minister Chou En-lai to set a time and place for Korea peace talks and said it was willing to meet any Peiping representative. Lester Pearson reported no reply yet and said the group sent a cable after informal talks with Wu Hsiu-chuan. The 60 nation political committee adjourned to await Peiping's response as Malik observed.
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Chou
Pearson
Red China
Wu Hsiu-chuan
Peiping
Jacob A. Malik
Rhee Denies Child Executions in Korea
Seoul December 18 UPI President Syngman Rhee cited a United Nations observer to refute reports that South Koreans executed children as war criminals. He urged speedier trials and executions due to battlefield pressure and prison shortages, noting the observer saw no child corpses in exhumations near Seoul.
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SEOUL
Korea
UPI
Syngman Rhee
United Nations
Truman to Ask Restoration of Wartime Powers
President Truman, after a morning conference with Senate and House Democrats, plans to seek restoration of some wartime authorities, notably in government organization and contract negotiations. Congress debates timing amid a crowded schedule as leaders aim for swift action on tax and defense measures before Christmas recess.
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WASHINGTON
senate
house
Truman
congress
White House
senate finance committee
house armed services committee
Vinson
D-Ga
armed services
U S Harvests Bumper Crop Report Signals Ample Supplies
The final government crop survey shows a 1950 yield of record proportions except for cotton. Output is the third largest on record and near the five year average, ensuring ample supplies for civilians, the military, and exports. Cotton declines due to pests and weather, prompting export restrictions. The report coincides with a push for record production next year to meet 1952 needs.
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WASHINGTON
agriculture department
Symington Emerges as Potential Defense Secretary
A White House source said President Truman is considering W. Stuart Symington for the next secretary of defense. The source expects Symington to obtain the office eventually, but no date has been set.
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WASHINGTON
White House
Truman
W. Stuart Symington
Symington
ESA Maps Moves In Inflation Fight
Washington officials consider a voluntary freeze on prices and wages as the likely next step to curb inflation driven by defense spending. The measure aims to hold December 1 levels, with full compulsory controls possible by March, while GM halts certain 1951 model car sales amid price rollback orders. Charles E. Sever e to head the Office of Defense Mobilization under Truman. Wilson to lead ODM.
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WASHINGTON
Alan Valentine
ecunomic stabilization authority
HSA
Valentine
ESA
Detroit
General Motors corporation
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Cadillas
economic stabilization agency
Chrysler
Ford
Nash
WILSON
icar
Charles E
severe
General Electric co
Truman
office of defense mobilizations
ODM
Heavy Buying Booms Market Surges to 11-Year High
New York equities rose strongly as trading reached the heaviest level in 11 years. Stocks tied to mobilization programs climbed $1 to $3 a share, with about 5 million shares changing hands. The advance was led by aircraft, steel, rail, and oil issues amid a market tape several minutes behind the floor.
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NEW YORK
New York exchange
Soldiers Escape Burning Bus in Texas Crash
Forty five soldiers of Oklahoma's Thunderbird division narrowly escaped death when their bus overturned and caught fire near Orange Texas. Thirty two soldiers and the driver were injured as the bus, returning from Houston leave, struck loose gravel and toppled into a 25 foot ditch.
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ORANGE
Tex
Oklahoma
Thunderbird
45th
national guard
Houston
Bergdoll Admits Draft Evasion
Bergdoll, 23, son of notorious WWI draft evader Grover Bergdoll, pleaded guilty in New York to two counts of draft dodging. He admitted evading physical examination on August 21 and induction on November 9, faces up to five years and $10,000 fine, sentencing set for Thursday. His attorney said he seeks limited service now.
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NEW YORK
PI—Alefred Bergdoll
Bergdoll
young Bergdoll
Charles City
Student Deferment Program Outlined
Washington, Dec. 18. An advisory group set up by draft director Lewis B. Hershey proposals to keep army draftees while preserving a talent pool from colleges for scientific research and vital fields. More than 200 leaders attended. no objections voiced. Hershey urged presenting the issue to Congress before changes are made. deferment would apply until end of the enrolled college year.
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WASHINGTON
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
congress
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