Defense Leaders Walk Tightrope On Mobilization
Defense Secretary George C. Marshall and top military leaders warn the nation may face a long period of international tension rather than full-scale war. They urge maintaining a workable partial mobilization to avoid weakness and to enable rapid shift to full mobilization if needed.
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WASHINGTON
defense department
congress
Defense
George C. Marshall
Pentagon
Marshall
Korea
Snow Piles Across Northern States in Cold Wave
The Associated Press reports heavy snowfall across the northern half of the United States with subzero readings in several locales and four to seven inches in many areas. New York City marked a major snow event, Chicago saw knee deep drifts, and the heaviest accumulations extended from the Dakotas to the eastern seaboard. Temperatures plunged in Upstate New York and Caribou Maine, while transportation faced disruption and residents enjoyed sledding and winter sports.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texas
New York city
weather bureau
Chicago
Montana
Dakotas
seaboard
Minnesota
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan
New York
Newton Falls
Caribou
Full Censorship Applies in Korea by U.S. Eighth Army
Tokyo dispatch reports full censorship is in effect at U S Eighth Army headquarters in Korea. News agencies accredited to Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgeway are permitted to use only controlled telephones.
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TOKYO
U. S. eighth army
Korea
Matthew B. Ridgeway
Pious Family Robbed During Christmas Services
In Los Angeles on December 26 James D Mills reported to police that while he and his family attended church services a thief entered their home and took an 18 pound turkey 40 dollars worth of gifts from under the Christmas tree and the family Bible.
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LOS ANGELES
James D. Mills
President Truman cuts holiday short in 1950s crisis note
President Truman left Missouri early for Washington amid reports of a new Red offensive while denying any fresh crisis. He planned to return by 3 p.m. Eastern, with talks at Blair House with Acheson Marshall and Bradley, and treasury secretary Snyder joining dinner.
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KANSAS CITY
Piergent
Far East
Europe
Truman
Washington
White House
Missouri
Short
Blair house
State Acheson
Defense Marshall
Omar N. Bradley
joint chiefs of staff
Los Angeles Drunk-Driving Toll After Christmas Celebrations
Los Angeles officials report a holiday binge with 11 traffic deaths 1292 drunkenness arrests and 1626 accidents staged by office parties. Police say most arrests occurred in the first 24 hours of the weekend binge.
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LOS ANGELES
Prices of Hogs Near Record Prices
CHICAGO December 26 hog markets climbed 50 to 75 cents per hundredweight to the highest since September as receipts were thinner due to storms. Cattle gains were 50 cents to 1.00 higher while lambs remained unsold amid higher asks. Most butcher hogs sold 20.00 to 21.25 with sows 16.75 to 18.73 and a few reaching 13.00.
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CHICAGO
Casualty List Counts 288 Names Across Categories
Washington December 26 Defense Department casualty list No. 185 reports 288 names. Of these 77 are dead, 126 wounded, 62 missing, and 23 injured in war zone accidents.
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WASHINGTON
uRA
defense department
State of Union Talk May Stress Fair Deal Plans
President Truman returns to Washington to unveil a state of the union message likely stressing Korea and European rearmament. He may revisit FEPC, while health insurance faces doubt. Alaska and Hawaii statehood is urged, with big defense outlays, tax actions, and emergency agencies on the agenda as Congress opens.
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WASHINGTON
Truman
congress
Independence
82nd congress
Korea
western
Europe
fair employment practices commission
FEPC
Alaska
Hawaii
house
senate
Yugoslavia
Anxiety and war shadows over Christmas observances
The piece notes fears of conflict shadowing holiday observances amid Korea war anxieties. Remington trial opens as government accuses former commerce economist of Communist ties, while defense calls case confused. World leaders urge peace with Pope Pius XII extending Holy Year indulgences and U S leaders praising saving troops in Korea.
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NEW YORK
William W. Remington
commerce department
Remington
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Korea
Pius XII
Vatican City
Rome
EUROPE
Langer Opposes Push to Replace Acheson
Senator Langer of North Dakota says he does not support GOP efforts to oust Dean Acheson as secretary of state. He urges unity against danger, and calls for all American forces to be withdrawn from Korea as soon as possible to preserve readiness for future emergencies.
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WASHINGTON
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Langer
R-ND
GOP
Truman
Korea
French Defense Debate Delayed In French Assembly
In Paris the national assembly saw 4-Communists join conservatives to win a delay in France rearmament debate. Premier Rene Pleven's cabinet reluctantly agreed to postpone until tomorrow, noting the delay had already stretched too long. Pleven lamented the debate should have concluded by Saturday with a confidence vote.
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PARIS
national assembly
France
Rene
Pleven
assembly
Students Killed In Plane Crash near Hope Arkansas
Three and possibly four University of Oklahoma students were killed when a single engine plane exploded and crashed eight miles south of Hope Arkansas. Victims identified include Fred Jones Jr Oklahoma City Roy M Allen Imson ite Okla and E D Johnson with one more unconfirmed. Bodies were mangled beyond recognition, Arkansas State Police reported.
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HOPE
Ark
University of Oklahoma
here
Fred Jones, Jr
Oklahoma City
Roy M. Allen
Imsonite
Okla
E. D. Johnson
Arkansas
Milton Mosier
Senators Press Food Price Probe
Senate investigating committee led by Senator Gillette races to finish a probe into sudden food price hikes before January 31. The panel reviews egg market swings, meat and sugar price increases, coffee price manipulation, and oleomargarine price changes after tax changes.
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WASHINGTON
senate
Gillette
Iowa
Truman
congress
Six Men Die In Hotel Fire In Buffalo
Six men perished when a Christmas night blaze swept the top floor of Sam's Hotel in Buffalo's east side. Erie county morgue identified four victims as Clarence F. Wagner John Edward Shea Jack Swain and Charles E Hollis. two others were known only by first names Thomas and Mike. About 35 rooms on four floors housed mostly elderly pensioners. Rescuers aided occupants as some escaped barefoot into 11 degree cold. no survivors were reported injured.
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Erie county
Clarence F. Wagner
John Edward Shea
Jack Swain
Charles E. Hollis
Thomas
Mike
Sam's Hotel
Michigan
Myrtle
Clash Near 38th Parallel As Korean War Escalates
South Korean and Chinese Communist troops clash near the 38th parallel 28 air miles northeast of Seoul as Seoul residents flee. U N and RO K forces report Red patrols along the front and Ridgway assumes command after Walker’s death. Chinese leaders threaten foreign troops’ withdrawal while massed forces await a signal to strike in force along a 120 mile front.
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TOKYO
Seoul
Republic of Korea
Korangpo
Kaesong
Pyongyang
ROK
United Nations
U. S. Eighth army
U. N
CHINA
Red China
North Korea
Matthew B. Ridgway
Washington
Waiton H. Walker
Ridgway
Eighth army
South Korea
REDS
Korea
Stan Swinton
U. S
10th corps
Hungnam
southeast Korea
Pusan
Pohang
Red
Chu Teh
United States
Formudia
38th parallel
Chu
Peiping
Kyodo
MacArthur
Cinu
republic of Chinth
Naions
U N Reshuffles Korea Forces Into One Army
General MacArthur announced the withdrawal of the U S 10th corps from Hungnam completed a force reshuffle in Korea. The regrouped 105 000 men now operate under a single unified command of the Eighth Army. Ridgway arrived to take command of the Eighth, Almond to lead the 10th corps. The move expands the Eighth Army to three corps First Ninth and Tenth. MacArthur cited China’s entry as a factor and warned UN aims to end the war were blocked by secret political plans.
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TOKYO
MacArthur
Hungnam
10th
Korea
10th corps
8th
Matthew B. Ridgway
Pentagon
Ridgway
Waleron H. Walker
Edward M. Almond
8th army
Almond
Fusan- Pohan
Sea of
Red China
U.N
U. N
Western Army Builds Staff for Eisenhower HQ
Paris December 26 recruits already underway for Gen Dwight D Eisenhower international army headquarters though no home chosen. Secretaries hired for fluency in German French and English. surveys of sites underway. Eisenhower to tour Europe in January to inspect HQ sites and meet Atlantic pact allies.
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PARIS
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Versailles
allied expeditionary force
SHAEF
Fontainebreau
Lord Montgomery
Europe
Catholics urged to extend Holy Year for world peace
Vatican City December 26 The Holy Year will be extended prompting Catholics worldwide to intensify prayers for peace and spiritual benefits from the extension.
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VATICAN CITY
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