Dulles Defends Global Policy Against Hoover Isolationism
San Antonio dispatch reports John Foster Dulles bluntly challenging Herbert Hoover’s isolationist stance and warning that abandoning allies would invite Soviet conquest. He argues solitary defense fails and urges stronger U S commitments, counterattack readiness, and a balanced peace as the only viable defense against Russia and global aggression.
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Newtons
Jatin Foster Dulles
Herbert Hoover
U.S
State Acheson
Korea
Sulles Rebustas Dulles
Hoover
America
Russia
Ruhr
Europe
Middle East
Christmas memories and keepsakes in San Antonio
Mrs Helen J Franklin shares a handwritten poem about the morning after Christmas with vivid scenes of toys scattered, children asleep, and a family’s fragility. San Antonian Mrs Sare A Boyer on Dwyer Ave describes a collapsible white Christmas tree in use as a centerpiece, noting its age and treasured memories.
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Fiy Brenwicke
Cary
Helen J. Franklin
Mrs. Franklin
Battenburg
San Antonio Officer Awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Col. George P. Peploe of San Antonio, commander of the 38th Infantry, receives the DSC for heroism in the Korean War. He directed two battalions under heavy fire and led an enveloping advance that helped drive Communist forces across the Hwang River. Also notes Van Johnson and others injured in a Sun Valley skiing accident.
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San Antonio
Divsion
Upeas West
George P. Poplee
Korea
Peploe
Airlong River
van Tomnson
Burt Holly Woo
Dee
van Johnson
Slay
Sun Valley
Idaho
Air Rifles Plague Police Report
In police reports Saturday Lydia Tietze reported air rifles caused $70 damage to two autos windshields and a window at a home on Sayers Street. Martha Curtis suffered slight head injuries from a BB pellet. The Landrum Variety store reported theft of two air rifles after a store window was broken.
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Lydia Tietze
BH. E. Landrum
Landrum Rl
Sl. Edi
Fulbright urges single boss for RFC despite Truman opposition
Sen. Fulbright of Arkansas said he will ask Congress to place a single boss over the RFC. He planned to introduce his bill at the start of the new Congress next Wednesday, despite President Truman's vigorous opposition to the plan.
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RFC
Washington
Sen
Fulbright
D-Ark
Congress
RFE
Truman
Preservative Trade Secret Remains Hidden for 25 Years
In Los Angeles in November 1924 a staff member at the California State Exposition dropped a potato into a jar of fluid. The potato appears fresh and intact today as the preservative's formula stays a secret. Only two members know the secret, shared only upon death, resignation, or departure of one holder.
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Los Angeles
Louis V. Venator
Baby development milestones by month from infancy guides
The piece summarizes typical infant milestones by age from one to twelve months, detailing smiling at one month, cooing at two, head control at three, grasping at four, rolling and mobility by five, sitting by six, mobility by seven, pincer grasp by eight, pulling to stand by nine, walking with support by ten, and walking independently around twelve months, with caveats about variations. It references a 1946 Journal of Pediatrics article and a leaflet titled The First Year, noting distribution through a magazine package and promotional material for comics.
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Hoye
Myrtle Meyer Eldred
Puck
Ithis
Rezieter Andlimagazine
Tvea Big secHons
Eimane Syndiesle
Horoscope for many signs hints at new year chances
Fragments of a December 1950 astrology page advise readers born under Aries through Aquarius to focus on personal improvement, faith, and practical plans for 1951. Text weaves in religious reminders, New Year resolutions, and cautions about overconfidence, urging thoughtful reflection and service.
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Frances Diauk
Aries
Marian Martin Pattern 9126 for plus size dresses
Ad shows Marian Martin pattern 9126 in sizes 12 to 40 with deep collar and slim skirt. Provides yardage per size and invites readers to mail 25 cents for pattern and 20 cents for booklet from The Light Pattern Dept, San Antonio Light, Texas.
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Usc
Marian Martin
Tare
Light
San Antonio
Texas
Manila Typhoon Winds Shake City
Manila reports strong winds from a typhoon within 20 miles. Early readings show forty to forty five mile per hour gusts, with forecasts predicting increasing winds up to seventy mile per hour as the storm nears. Citizens brace for stronger conditions tonight.
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Manila
Birens
14 Killed in Argentina Plane Crash
A passenger plane crash near Mar del Plata Argentina killed fourteen people. One eight year old girl survived after being pulled from the wreckage as rescuers battled flames and ensured medical attention for the lone survivor.
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Argentina
Mar del Plata
Jitben
Igisla
UN Forces Strike North Korea Bombardments Continue
UN forces report progress in Korea with engagements near Chun-chon and Chorwon. A North Korean patrol was captured near Korangpo and enemy forces were engaged around Sindong and Yonchon. FEAF aircraft dropped 176 tons of explosives on Chorwon while carrier planes hit rail bridges near Kunu and Manpojin. Navy air missions damaged railroad track tunnels bridges and warehouses in rugged terrain.
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Chunchon
Korangpo
Seoul
Sindong
Yonchon
Red-eld Kaesong
Dain
FEAF
Chorwon
Red Communications Center
Parellel
Central Korea
Sunerforis
Kunu
Sinanju
Yeil
Manpojin
Yalg River
Manchuria
Navy
Princeton
June Haver Suspended Over South Sea Film Refusal
Hollywood reports actress June Haver is on the suspension list after allegedly refusing to appear in a South Sea island film. Twentieth Century Fox says she declined to put her heart into the role and.
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Hollywood
Dec
June Haver
Twentieth Cen
Kydox
South Sea Island
New Year's Eve Dances Wide Area Listings
Diverse New Year events listed across venues including Hilltop Hall Oak Grove Hall and Hermann Sons Hall. Dances feature bands such as Rudy Kurte's Weldon's Maske teers Al Schnable's Texas Top Hands and Jimmy Martin & The Texas Flowboys with modern and old time music. Reservations urged for venues in Elgin Nacogdoches and Houston area listings.
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RT Gay
Hilltop Hall
Sun
Dee
Rudy Kurte
Weldon
Masketeers
Ady
Fnjoy
Austin Kay
Randolph
Bob Brown
the Skyliners
Modern
Elgin
Oak
Grove Hall
Nacogdoches Rd
Jimmy Martin
Texas Flowboys
Mt. Hermann Sons Hall
St. Mary's
Texas Tophands
Converse Hall
Edgar Friesenhahn
Orch
Gilerenge
W. Crockett
Miss Simms
Chris Starkoreh
Dance Sun
St. Hedwig Hall
St. Hedwig
Texas
Juluus Dieter
Walil
Medina Civer
UN Group To Woo Reds
In Lake Success on December 26 a coalition of Asian and Arab states proposed luring Communist China into talks on a political settlement of Far Eastern issues. The plan would require addressing China’s UN membership, Korea withdrawal, and the U.S. Seventh Fleet withdrawal from Formosa, making acceptance unlikely for the United States.
Truman Prepares State of Union Message on Potomac Cruise
President Truman boarded his yacht on December 30 and planned a weekend cruise to finish drafting the 1951 state of the union message. He aims to finalize the document during the voyage and return to Washington soon.
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Truman
State of Union
Washington
Potomac River
Plane Falls on Beach Kills Three Tot Children
A Austerlian Airforce shark patrol plane crashed on a crowded Sydney beach killing three children and injuring 14 others. The injured include the pilot and one passenger on board.
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Sydney
Austerlian Airforce
New Year's Day Egg Nog and Assorted Sandwiches
A recipe collection for a New Year's Day party includes egg nog and assorted sandwiches. Instructions outline heating yolks until thick, blending with sugar and liquids, chilling, then folding stiffly beaten egg whites into the mixture. Serves about 8 to 16 portions. directions mention doubling quantities as needed.
RailPact Change Asked by Engineers in Wage Talks
Rail engineers urged a peace pact to settle a long running wage dispute with four operating unions. 125 general chairmen met in Loromeville to discuss the plan and were told to return to Washington to negotiate terms. If approved by all unions, a special Railway Labor Act board could review issues. The pact proposes 23 cent hourly raises for yard servicemen retroactive to Oct 1, plus 2 cents next Monday. Road service workers would gain 5 cents retroactive to Oct 1 and 6 cents on Jan 1, plus quarterly cost of living adjustments. Productivity raises possible after Jan 1, 1952 if policy allows.
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Washington
Randum
St. Louis
Obscure obituary notes scattered in local columns
Fragmented obituary notices list names such as Fannie Lay Keloham and Esther Rawar with survivors and service details. multiple lines show garbled, partial survivor lists, dates, and locations like Porter Lorin and Storkdale. Additional fragmented entries mention Elizabeth Christilios and Tillie Braune with funeral times and churches, plus scattered family references and burial plans.
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San Angely St
Fural
Uwid F
le Garner
Yaustiers
Mik
GS. Rowe
HW Schule
HW Schule, “Mrs.” Esther Rawar Mrs. Wilma: Thewpking: Brote Vance, Irvin
Syd Malone
Dais Tennison
Maude
Alma McWright
Sturday
Texas
Ale
Dirceglon Ter
Hoppe Aviclia
Stude Et Dionpo
Hleshy Ave
Gilbert
Willisin Studer
Olea Prantla
Studer
Fortes
Loring
Elizabeth K. Christilies
Cypress St
Bikie Cadena
Mary Bilodeau
Si Jerrke
Joseph
Taga
Zizik-Kearnsneral Home Bhd
Annept
Schnetzer
Ory
Zittk-Kearns’ Fugsral
Brause
Tillie H Erne
BA Fears
Batesville
Tess
Uvalde
Taxas
Hustand
Olive
Braune
Igelia Aisl
Prothers
Go Ernst
Alvin
Udo
Teufles Fers
Alfend
Pohl
Mig
Erna “Hauler
Lindy Hautler
Bea
Felical, Reformed Church
Brownies
Edwin Herest
Fischer
Riche Yom
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Myrtle Meyer
Anderson Aldrich
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Journal of Pediatrics
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Dave Tory
Tau. IL
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G. Aiken
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Hermann Son
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Denver Blvd
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Oren Tutt
Melody Ram
Sun, Dee
Shot's, Corner
Rhythm Aces
American Legion Post
Aransas Pass
Athens
Beaumont
Corea
Galveston
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Sema City
San Enelo
Williston ND
Ninnie Dring
Tang
Wille
Ba Strong
Stanley H. Frodsham
Kirk Place
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Frank Stribling
Stanley Frodsham
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