B-29s and Jets Pound Reds Across Korea in Snow
United bombers and jet fighters swept Communist held cities and troop concentrations in North and Northwest Korea. They dropped tens of tons on Wonsan Pyongyang and Chongju hitting rail facilities and bridges. Fifth Air Force pilots said they killed or wounded hundreds of enemy troops and damaged locomotives and gun positions as Corsairs and Mustangs backed the strikes despite snow flurries.
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Tokyo
North Korea
Wonsan
Pyongyang
Chongju
Kogunyong
Korea
Koguiyong
Fifth Air Force
49Th
Sunchon
Pukchong
250 Casualties Down to Kelly Air Evacuation Report
In one week of direct air evacuation from Hatvain to San Antonio 250 casualties arrived at Kelly AFB. Latest plane arrived Sunday. Cont division reports 25 air planes under MATS from civilian airlines being fitted with 30 stretchers each to transport war casualties after ferrying cargos to Japan. Planes are DC4s and will stop on the west coast for refueling. MATS evacuation planes fly nonstop Hawaii to San Antonio about 4000 miles per hop, averaging just over 15 hours.
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Hatvain
San Antonio
Kelly Afb
Kelly
Continental
MATS
Japan
Csus
Hawaii
Holiday Vacation at The Light Junction Public School
The Junction public schools will dismiss from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 to observe the Christmas and New Year holidays. Sherman Rimes, high school principal, announced the schedule.
Testing Firm President Dies
Evanston December 18 CINS John H R Tapp 47 head of an auto engine testing firm died in Evanston s St Francis hospital of a fractured skull suffered when he was thrown from his horse.
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Evanston
John HR. Tapp
I Evanston
St. Francis Hospital
North Atlantic Parley Opens in Brussels Under Eisenhower Plan
The Brussels talks amid heavy security opened without Acheson as bad weather grounded his plane. Ministers aim to approve a combined air, land, and sea force under Eisenhower, with about 150000 West German troops as combat teams. The plan envisions 20 French, 10 American, 10 British divisions plus Benelux 6, Canada 2, and West Germany 8 divisions, forming a 1953 assembled defense. Eisenhower to arrive in January to organize this large peacetime alliance.
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Brussus
Brussels
Plais Provencia
U. S
Acheson
Paris
Eisenhower
Benelux
Belgium
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Europe
Acheson Delays Brussels Flight in Blizzard Weather
Paris December 18 State Secretary Acheson looked today on the wall of his flight to Brussels after a landing at Orly in bad weather A raging blizzard in Brussels and unfavorable flying conditions forced the change in plans. On landing in Paris this morning it was feared he would travel to Brussels by train or auto.
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Acheson
Paris
Brussels
Paris’ Orly
Births and Deaths Reported in FUATONIA for November
In FUATONIA on December 1, records show 25 births this November while four deaths were recorded among local citizens. The stork was notably active as families welcomed new arrivals during the month.
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Fuatonia
Cahe Fayeile
Schlickeisen Funeral Held in Taylor
Funeral services for Leon Schlickeisen 51, a Nosck area farmer, were held at Gilswap Funeral Home with Rev. G A Zook and Rev H Stelzer officiating. Burial followed in Taylor City cemetery. Survived by widow Annie, daughters Mrs Leroy Grabs and Mrs Edward Tull, sons Larry Wayne and Wallace Ray, mother Mrs Lillie Schlickeisen, brothers Tierbert of Seattle and Felix of Lake Grove, sisters Mrs Clarence Tuskana, Mrs R F Evang, and Mrs Joe Heuston.
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Taylor
Edward Tull
San Antonio
Larry Wayne
Wallace Ray Schlickeisen
Lillie Schlickeisen
Austin
Tierbert Schlickelsen
Sceattle
Felix Schlickelsen
Lake Grove
Ore
Clarence Tuskana
Miami
R. F. Evang
Joe
Webster
Heuston
Fastest U S Jet in Action Continues to Frighten Foes
Major General Edward M. Almond reports heavy artillery and aerial fire as Chinese infantry press on Hungnam port from multiple sides. The battleship Missouri adds long range naval gunfire, with 20 mile reach, supporting Allied coast landings and operations in Korea.
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Edward M. Almond
X Corps
Hungnam Port
Arival
Mis
Missouri
Samchok
Norfolk
Inchan
Kojrean
Symington Next in Line for Defense Secretary Role
A White House source says President Truman is considering W. Stuart Symington as his future secretary of defense, likely after Gen. George C. Marshall, who turns 70 on December 32. The timing remains undecided as Marshall nears retirement and Symington awaits official confirmation.
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Washington
Dec
White House
Truman
W. Stuart Symington
Symington
Gen. Marshall
Marshall
City County In Radio Deal Agreement For Maintenance
The county commissioners approved a contract with the city for maintenance and dispatching of two way radio units. The county will pay monthly per unit and hourly repair rates plus parts, with annual inspection fees. The notice ends with an unrelated classifieds call for light ads and a Dial code.
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2Way
Baker's Hair Tonic Claims Dandruff Relief
Hallettsville resident Johnnie Honish reports relief from dandruff and itchy scalp after using Baker's Hair Tonic. He praises the product and notes nearly ten years of use, urging others to seek the same relief. The advertisement promotes Baker's Hair Tonic and Baker's Lathe rinist Shampoo, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Johnnie Honish
Rt. 3
Baker
Baker's
Santa Visits Bank Pays Bonuses to Some Employees
A miniature Santa visited the National Bank of Commerce, giving a bonus to employees with one to ten years of service. All staff received no bonus if their tenure was under a week or over 45 years. those with one to ten years earned 60 percent of a month's salary.
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Santa Claus
National Bank of Commerce
Assistant DA Named Bert Smith Jr. Appointed in City
Acting Dist Atty Harvey L Hardy announced the appointment of Bert Smith Jr 24 of 300 E Evergreen as assistant district attorney. Smith a St Marys University graduate replaces Willand Bryan who left to join the armed services and will work with Chief Investigator Charles Bond on gambling cases.
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Bert Smith Jr
E. Evergreen
Harvey L. Hardy, Smith
St. Mary's, University
Willand Bryan
Armed Services
Charles Bond
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