Army Orders Ban on Raw Recruits
The Army will not accept new enlistments of men without prior military experience in January under a defense economy drive. Only soldiers about to deploy or with expirations within days may enlist, and original enlistments for December were capped at 5,000. Additional steps permit discharge requests from most enlisted personnel, with a target force reduction to 630,000 by February 4 and an overall cut of about 26 percent from the current level.
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Washington
Army
Defense Economy
United States
Pregent Jevel
Formosa On Red List Targeted by Beijing Broadcast
A Peking radio broadcast monitored by Reuters said the 1950 policy will be to liberate Formosa and Manchuria lands and Tibet and to annihilate the remnant forces of Chiang Kai-Shek, declaring this aim in its New Year message from London.
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UNS
Formosa
Malinan
Tibet
Chiang Kai-Shek
Peking
Reuters
Chiang Kal Kao vows to fight Communists to death
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in a New Year broadcast from Chiang Saipeh Formosa pledged to fight Chinese Communists to the death and vowed not to yield any territory to the Soviet aggressor as long as he lives.
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Chiang Kalk
Tong
Bidault Asks 3 Confidence Votes in Parliament
Paris December 31 Premier Georges Bidault asked parliament for three confidence votes on his cabinet proposals for France 1950 budget. He said votes would be taken Monday afternoon after having won three votes for his record budget though lawmakers were balky on raising revenue to meet the needs of the plan.
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Paris
Georges Bidault
France
Bidault
Czech government ends gasoline rationing and broadens coupons
In Prague at year end the Communist led Czech government abolished gasoline rationing for private cars and cut meat and clothing prices while liberalizing shopping in rationed shops. All citizens will receive clothing coupons as a New Year gift though black market operators and wealthier peasants lose some ration advantages.
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Prague
East West Fight To Highlight 1950 Keynote
In Rome on December 31 1949 the keynote for 1950 centers on Americanism versus communism as a global clash. The piece warns three dangers for the coming year including a cold war burdening Western budgets appeasement under economic pressure and the threat of World War III. It credits Stalin with major postwar triumphs notably the Communist victory in China and anticipates further Soviet recognition by Britain and others.
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Africa
Texas records violent holiday deaths rise past fourteen
A grim Saturday in Texas saw 14 violent deaths since Friday as the holiday season nears, lifting the statewide count to 133 since Dec 22. Nationally, New Year weekend began with 48 total deaths from traffic crashes, fires, and other accidents across the country.
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Associated Press
Entir
Giles Nof in Race Eliminated from Governor Candidacy
Austin note: Giles Nof, commissioner of the general land office, announces reelection to his current post and withdraws from the governor race. He calls the year ahead crucial in land issues and says he cannot pursue personal ambitions.
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Wascom| Giles
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Reds Plan Rocket Tests
BERLIN December 31 The Berlin Derabend reports the Soviets are reconstructing Adolf Hitler s rocket proving base at Peenemunde on the Baltic. Four runways for V 1 rockets are completed and six more are under construction.
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Derabend
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Peenemyende
Loyal Crew on freighter Flying Arrow resists Shanghai voyage
Hong Kong dispatch reports 43 crewmen mostly ashore doubt mass protest and accuse Captain Jones of intimidation as the Flying Arrow heads toward the Nationalist blockade. Some say they would stay aboard if forced to sail while awaiting possible US press action and NMU letters urging protection or withdrawal. Nationalists claim mined waters near Shanghai. cargo awaits Tuesday sail.
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J P.M. Becker
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Hong Kong Sunday Herald
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Frederick A. Hut
T Tree
NMU
Dean Acheson Dee
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Drizzle Forecast for Los Angeles Opens 1950 Weather Outlook
The first day of the year sees fog drizzle and light rains with many clouds and mild temperatures. A crowd dining scene may be revealed to San Antonians in the afternoon. Temperatures range from a low of 54 to a high of 78 degrees.
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Quiet San Antonio New Year’s Eve Police Stance
Police held a quiet New Year’s Eve in San Antonio with 90 male officers and 15 women on duty from 5 p m Saturday to 3 a m Sunday. Officers monitored revelers as 90 men and 15 women were assigned to maintain order. One incident involved a celebrant injured in an accident. caution remained high for downtown riverside passivities. Col. John R. Gee ordered 80 air police on duty downtown with four trucks ready for use. A roast pork and candied yams menu was announced for Sunday dinner.
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Cepeda
Erong
John R. Gee
Mrs FDR Memoir Set for The Light Series
Eleanor Roosevelt’s This I Remember memoirs, covering 1924 to 1945, will appear in The Light starting Sunday January 8. The volumes reveal private family life, FDR’s health, and relations with Churchill Stalin and other leaders, including pivotal White House moments and the Roosevelt family’s stance after his death.
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Foggy New Year Weather Dampens Texas
The Associated Press reports a foggy New Year across Texas with a rain-soaked night and mild afternoon temperatures from 54 in Amarillo to 57 in Corpus Christi and Alice. Farmers welcomed the welcome rain as fields and ranges dried. The fog persisted into Sunday in eastern and southern Texas along the gulf.
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Alice
New Coal Strike Hint Circulates Amid Denials
Rumors of a new coal strike in the new year spread today despite denials from district union chiefs led by John L. Lewis. Officials said they would not be surprised if 480,000 miners do not report to work next Tuesday but offered no concrete information. UMW president John L. Lewis remained silent.
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United Mine Workers
Russia Puts Finns on Mat
Moscow reports Russia accuses Finland of harboring over 100 Soviet war criminals and violating peace treaties. Deputy Foreign Minister Gromyko demanded an explanation for Finland’s failure to hand over the criminals and alleged forged documents and false family names aid their concealment.
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Soviet Union
Tass
Andrei A. Gromylo
K. Sundstroem
Gromyko
Berliners Win Praise for Their Determination
High Commissioner John J. McCloy praised West Berliners for their firmness and resolve in warding off darkness and avoiding concentration camps or forced labor. He credited joint effort with bringing light back to Berlin in his New Year message.
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I—U
John J. McCloy
Phone Strike Averted For 15 Days
A threatened 50 000 member Southwestern Bell strike in six states was postponed for 15 days after the CIQ Commandations Workers of America accepted Gov Forrest Smith of Missouri's appeal for a truce. The walkout would halt service in Texas Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas and part of Uno. The governor warned he would use the state injunction power to keep workers on the job while union demands for raises insurance benefits and working conditions are reviewed.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
CIQ Commandations Workers of America
King Thompson
Yachtsman Held by Arabs
London dispatches report a British yachtsman, Albert Liddermore, kidnapped in the rocky deserts of southeast Arabia. Aden forces reportedly moved to counter the seizure after his yacht was looted and taken toward the Mukalla port in the Hadhramaut region.
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Arabia
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Million Dollar Gift to Notre Dame by Mrs Fisher
The University of Notre Dame receives a 1,000,000 donation from Mrs Fred J. Fisher widow of the Fisher Body founder. Two hundred fifty thousand funds a revolving loan pool for working students while 740,000 finances the Fred J. and Sally Fisher Memorial dormitory for about 20 students. The loans are open to capable students regardless of scholastic standing to attract worthy young men.
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University of Notre Dame Today
Feed J. Fisher
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Fisher Bodyco
Fred J
Sally Fisher
A-bomb test hints and Honolulu hiring office opened
A hinted A-bomb test discussion notes deterioration of facilities since 1945 while a Honolulu hiring office is opened. A spokesman mentions extensive skilled worker needs across many categories though project dates and hiring figures remain classified. Rita Hayworth receives world congratulatory messages for her newborn granddaughter Princess Yasmin.
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