Russia slams 13 nation Korea peace plea at UN session
In Lake Success the Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky derided the 13 nation appeal to halt Chinese forces in Korea. He asserted Red China and its people seek peace only after UN troops withdraw, and accused the group of backing the 38th parallel crossing. The assembly debates a six nation plan as India abstains from the key vote.
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India
China
Philippines
Egypt
Korea
Norway
Ecuador
Cuba
Security Council
Russia
Carlos P. Romulo
Rent Bill Faces House Split Over Wage and Price Controls
A coalition of House Republicans and Southern Democrats blocked a 90 day extension of federal rent controls demanding general wage and price curbs. Rules Committee vote 6 to 5 delayed action as Southern members urged broader mobilization. Senate moves forward with a 60 day extension amid calls for rejection by Senator Taft.
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House Rules Committee
Dixie
G.O.P
House
Rules Committee
Rep
Colmer
D-Miss
Congress
Truman
Calmer
Rep. Cox
D-Ga
Sabath
D.nl
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Maybank
D-S.c
Senate Banking Committee
Judge Fines Daughter In Court Twist
In Yonkers Judge Albert L. Fiorillo fines his daughter Mrs. Alberta F. Lewis two dollars for a traffic ticket. He paid the amount to the court clerk after delivering the sentence and called for the next case.
Voice of America readers praise U S as warm friend
Malcolm Johnson writes in a special column on the editorial page about readers abroad who say they regard the United States as a warm hearted friend. The note lists features and pages for comics, radio TV, crosswords, and various departments.
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Voice OF America
United States
Malcolm Johnson
Attlee vows no appeasement of China in Korea crisis
Prime Minister Attlee told the National Press Club there will be no appeasement of Communist China as Britain stands with the United States in Korea. He defended recognizing China and urged focus on long term world peace and international law amid ongoing fighting. He noted US forces fight with British troops under UN banner and hinted at future talks with President Truman.
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Washington
Attlee
Britain
China
National Press Club
United States
Korea
Truman
United Nations
Refugees Halted at 38th Parallel as Front Advances
North Korea's 38th Parallel becomes a boundary as UN and American forces retreat southward. Thousands flee toward Seoul while authorities halt trains at Kamhehon north of the line. Hundreds frozen or crushed as boxcars fill with refugees from Pyongyang amid the Chinese Red Army advance. Captain C. L. Andress reports several deaths on arriving trains.
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Korea
United Nations
Red
Kamehon
38Th Parallel
North
South Korea
Gis
Seoul
Pyongyang
North Korea
C. L. Andress
San Angelo
Tex
Sarinon
Five Maternity Garments Stolen in Newport Break-In
Police report a break-in at Jane's Dress Shop on Spring Street in Newport. Thieves stole five maternity dresses worth 15 dollars. cash and other items were untouched or overlooked.
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Newport
R. I
Jane
Spring St
Real Cold Expected Friday In Central New York
The Mercury notes a real cold snap arriving Friday after a delayed cold wave. Central New York readings dipped to near zero with Elmira at five above and Rochester at 21 below preceded by a broader frost pattern. The forecast calls for a 30 degree low tonight and possible rain or snow tomorrow with easterly to NE winds.
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Maine
New York
Elmira
Watertown
Binghamton
Utica
Rochester
Albany
Andrew P. Keller
Texas
Kansas
Bismarck
N.D
North Dakota
Early to Serve as White House Press Secretary Pro Tem
Washington sources say Stephen T. Early will act as White House press secretary temporarily until President Truman names a successor to the late Charles G. Ross. Early, Roosevelt’s former press secretary and recent deputy secretary of defense, entered the Ross office and was described by aides as Steve who will pinch hit for Charlie.
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Washington
Stephen T. Early
White House
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Early
Roosevelt
Defense
Ross
Steve
Charlie
Food Price Index Rises to New Peak in Wholesale Market
New York report shows the Dun Bradstreet wholesale price index climbing to 6.77, the highest since September 21, 1948, up 17.5 percent from last year. Sixteen of 31 foods gained including flour, wheat, beef, sugar, coffee, eggs, and pork with only ham and raising slower.
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New York
Dun
Aussies to Augment Citizens' Army
Prime Minister Robert Menzies announces Australia will raise its volunteer citizens' army to 30,000 men to prepare for a major war. The force is agreed to serve domestically unless a major war requires otherwise.
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Aussies
Canberra
Australia
Robert Menzies
Duke of Windsor nabs warm U S welcome on arrival
In New York the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were greeted with a hug and seven kisses as the Duke arrived aboard the Queen Elizabeth. they dismissed rumors of marital rifts, laughing off questions about their supposedly waning throne ties. The Duchess arrived from France with attorney HN. G. Walter and shivered through the chilly pier welcome despite their public affection.
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New York
Duke of Windsor
Elizabeth
France
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Dhe
North River Pier
HN. G. Walter
Duke
United States
Windsor
Bahamas
New York State Health Dept Warns Colds Uncurable
The Health Department says there is no real cure for colds and warns against relying on so called cold cures. It notes 15,000,000 New Yorkers will use remedies from peppermint tea to antihistamines this winter and advises simple foods fluids rest and doctor contact if feverish. Antihistamines may ease symptoms but scientists doubt their effectiveness in preventing or treating colds.
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Albany
New York State
State Health Department
Yale Students Sleep Through Berkeley College Fire
A blaze at Berkeley College New Haven broke out after 4 15 am in a fourth floor suite shared by three sophomores. Four fire companies a battalion chief and a deputy chief responded but most Elis slept through the incident until awakened by firefighters. The origin of the fire remains undetermined.
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New Haven
Yale
Berkeley College
Elis
Two Legged Jinx Ends in Crash and Hospital Trip
Ronald Bugg broke both legs in a collision while being rushed to a hospital in England. The ambulance continuing to the hospital after the crash, where Bugg remained with two broken legs.
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Bury ST. Edmund
Eng
Ronald Bugg
Bugg
Royal Weekenders in Greece Visit
Britain's Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived at Turcalomana Bay and were welcomed by the Greek king and queen for a brief royal stay. The couple will spend several days in formal events and sightseeing with the Greek royal family.
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Athens
Greece
Britain
Elizaveth
Prince Philip
Turcalomana Bay
Sampson to receive 250 Air Force personnel
Preparations underway for the arrival of about 250 U S Air Force officers and men from Lackland base to staff a new training facility at the Sampson naval training station during World War II. An advance group of 50 flies in tomorrow, 200 more arrive by train Sunday, while 700 civilians are to be hired for civil service jobs when the base opens next April 1.
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Rochester
Lackland
State Employment Service Office
Geneva
Sampson Air Force Base
Maine Jail Cold Prompted Escape Foolhardy Return
Riverside California reports a caller taunting sheriff and asking to be moved from a Maine jail. Sheriff Rayburn sent a deputy to Holden Missouri to recapture Everett George, who had escaped Blythe California last month while awaiting auto theft trial.
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Riverside
Calif
Maine
California
Carl Rayburn
Holden
Everett George
George
Blythe
Rai
Princeton Joins Korean War Action Under Ofstie Flag
The U S Navy recommissioned carrier Princeton has begun combat operations off Korea under atomic expert Rear Admiral Ralph A Ofstie commanding Task Force 77.
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Korea
U. S. Navy
Princeton
Ralph A. Ofstie
Airstrip at Hagaru Abandoned in Korean Front Squeeze
UPI report from Tokyo describes Marine units and allied forces breaking out of a Chinese encirclement south of the Chosin Reservoir. They head toward Kotori village as 5,000 Marines and other infantrymen press a desperate escape amid mounting casualties. The Eighth Army slows the Red offensive near the 38th Parallel while refugees flee toward Pusan.
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Tokyo
Hagaru
U. S
Eighth Army
halterL&é
38Th Parallel
Pusan
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Geneist
Douglas’ MacArthur
Chosin Reservoir
Hamhung
Pope Urges World To Keep Peace in Holy Year
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII urging world peace in an encyclical to Roman Catholic bishops. He said the 1950 Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome shows people yearn for peace and called for a sacred crusade against war and discord. He urged Catholics to pray for peace during the Christmas novena.
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Vatican City
Pius*y
Rome
Delayed News Delivery Cited By DAngst
The note cites technical difficulties causing late delivery and asks readers to ship with patience until machine issues are ironed out. It asks readers not to call the Herald Journal office until the carrier has passed and promises faster, better printing once corrected.
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Herald-Journal Office
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