President Truman Wins Bipartisan Backing on War Power
Republican leaders and President Truman agreed a dangerous emergency exists and favor rapid armed strength build up. Taft said Republicans back the plan, while cautioning over a legal basis for a national emergency and noting more talks before any declaration. Wherry and Martin anticipated further meetings with Congress before a final decision.
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White House
United States
Taft
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Martin
Massachusetts
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Faye Emerson and Skitch Henderson Begin Mexico Honeymoon
Television star Faye Emerson and band leader Skitch Henderson began a brief tropical honeymoon in Cuernavaca Mexico. The couple wed yesterday in the same town where Emerson was divorced from Elliott Roosevelt last January and will stay through Saturday before returning to New York for another wedding and their programs.
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Cuernavaca
Mexico
Faye Emerson
Skitch Henderson
Elliott Roosevelt
New York
Swiss airliner wrecks at Sydney reserve airport
A large Swiss airliner clipped a guide light pole at the nearby reserve airport and slid into a bog about half a mile away. Of the 31 people aboard, several passengers suffered minor injuries while overall damage appeared limited to the aircraft and surroundings.
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Sydney
N. S
Reserve
Private power clash over Langley aviation center right to supply
Marquis Childs reports on an editorial page dispute between a private power firm and a public utility over who should supply Langley Field Virginia the nation’s key aviation research center. The note lists page placements for comics features and sections in today’s paper.
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Langley Field
Virginia
Marquis Childs
United States suspends Marshall Plan aid to Britain
The United States cuts off all Marshall Plan aid to Great Britain effective January 1. The action follows Britain’s economic recovery progress and totals to date 2.694 billion dollars since 1948. Aid may be reconsidered if Britain’s position worsens, with 175 million dollars remaining for six months. The move does not affect NATO defense arrangements.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
William C. Foster
Britain
George C. Marshall
Europe
Gaitskell
House of Commons
Foster
U. S
Economic Cooperation Administration
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
City plans 25 women crossing guards for schools
Mayor Corcoran announced 25 women will be hired soon as school crossing guards at about 40 crossings if funds permit. Wages set at 500 dollars annually, with pay drawn from patrolman funds. preference given to widows of firemen and policemen, and pensions for those widows to be raised from 75 dollars monthly.
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Mario Rossi
Frank F. Harmon
Stores to Cut Egg Prices This Week
Local retailers expect egg prices to drop 13 to 16 cents per dozen after a brief spike. Most cuts should land 11 to 16 cents, with large eggs around 79 cents per dozen. Last week saw a 95 cent peak, with wholesale highs near 80 cents, amid NYC shortage and government purchases cited as factors.
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New York City
New York
Area to Get Snow 26th Straight Day
Calumet Michigan residents brace for a 26th straight day of snow as a UP weather forecast predicts more flakes. Season total climbs to 82 inches with rapid snowfall leaving grass visible under six foot drifts.
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Calumet, Mich
Upper Michigan
Cool-Off Plea From White House Letter Writer Truman
White House sources say President Truman should cool it before writing more letters after a string of controversial notes. Rep. F Edward Hebert of Louisiana revealed receipt of a sharp missive criticizing campaign tactics and urging unity in prayer.
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Washington
White House
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F. Edward Hebert
D-La
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Hebert
Army Acts To End Rail Walkout Halted War Freight Traffic
A sudden unauthorized strike by yard switchmen disrupted Chicago freight movement, impacting war shipments. Army officials warned the walkout jeopardizes Korea efforts and vowed steps to restore service. Union leaders blamed White House delays and seek 48 hours pay for 40. Carnegie Illinois Steel prepared to shut South Chicago plant but aimed to stay open.
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Senate probes liar in Rosenberg case as perjury risk looms
The Senate Armed Services Committee launched a search for who lied in the Red front investigation of Anna M. Rosenberg. They kept the culprit unnamed while signaling possible perjury charges threatening her nomination as Assistant Secretary of Defense for personnel.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Anna M. Rosenberg
Red Front
Rosenberg
Harry P. Cain
R.-Wash
Truman to Seek Defense Housing Bill Start
Washington reports the administration plans to ask Congress to begin work on a new defense housing bill funded by federal dollars. The move aims to speed construction and provide housing for defense workers amid postwar shortages.
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Defense Housing
Washington
Conpress
Akay
Final Troop Plan Talks With Allies in London
Military chiefs and deputy foreign ministers from Atlantic allies met in London to approve a final plan aimed at moving German troops into a united defense line. The session sought a coordinated approach among nations to strengthen European security.
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London
Atlantic Allies
Cease Fire Proposal Draws Soviet Skepticism at UN
Soviet delegate Jacob Malik charged the United States and Britain seek a cease fire in Korea only to give their forces a breathing spell for a new attack. He suggested China would resist unless linked to broader demands including UN admission.
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Russia
Jacob A. Malik
United States
Britain
Korea
Malik
United Nations Assembly
China
Russia UN Staff Moves To Go Home
Soviet Union United Nations staff are leaving the 50 room former J P Morgan house in Glen Cove. Reports rise of a mass exodus to Russia though a rental agent doubtfully says not all will depart together. Russian officials declined to comment.
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J. P. Morgan
Russia
Nation RACING to Rearm Draft Quotas Boosted to 370000
Washington reports a new draft call increases January and February quotas by 78 percent, raising total draftees called to 370,000. Defense officials say accelerated weapons production and a possible national emergency could raise those totals further as the Army seeks more manpower amid Korea and the Soviet threat.
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Korea
Truman
Army
Ex General To Be Paroled
Ex General Meyers former major general in the Air Forces to be paroled Feb 1. Parole over to IRS agents to face income tax evasion charges in Baltimore. Convicted March 1948 of inducing a witness to lie in Senate probe and sentenced to 20 months to five years.
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Bennett E. Meyers
Air Forces
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
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Senate
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23 More Overnight Cars Towed 68 Tagged
Twenty five more automobiles were towed away and 68 ticketed overnight as police continued enforcement of the 1 to 7 A.M. parking ban. Mario Rossi scheduled a conference with Police Chief Kinney and Traffic Court Judge Preston as complaints flood in from motorists with nowhere to park. Monday night authorities ticketed 182 autos and towed 13. Towed charges remain $5 with traffic violation fees rising to $3 first offense, $5 second, $10 third.
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Corcoran
John A. Kinney
Truman H. Preston
Cold spell hits Massena as nationwide readings rise
Massena reported four above zero as skies cleared early while Syracuse and Watertown stayed cloudy with readings at 23. North Dakota posted three above, and the northeast storm moved to Hudson Bay, reducing snowfall in Central New York. Weatherman Andrew Keller predicts no snow for 24 to 36 hours with west southwest winds 15 to 20 mph and lows around 23. Daytime highs near freezing.
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Watertown
North Dakota
Hudson Bay
New York
Andrew P. Keller
Ike Led European Army Plan Agreed Upon
London AP reports 12 North Atlantic Pact nations agree on organizing a European army to be commanded by Gen Dwight D Eisenhower. Ike's appointment awaits the Brussels ministers meeting next week after a joint communique shows general agreement among deputies and chiefs of staff.
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London
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Brussels
Belgium
North Atlantic
Ilse Koch Collapses in Trial at Augsburg Prison Hospital
Red haired Ilse Koch collapsed again during her trial in Augsburg Germany and three doctors say she cannot follow proceedings. Chief Judge George Maginot ordered the 43 year old Mrs Koch returned to nearby Aichach Prison hospital until she calms down.
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Germany
Ilse Koch
iChief
George Maginot
Mrs. Koch
Aichach
Evacuation Of Korea Enters Third Day Under Attack
Thousands of United Nations troops board transports at Hungnam harbor for the third day of sea evacuation amid intermittent Chinese attacks. The NE Korea operation began Monday with 60 000 UN troops urged to withdraw from the Chosin area as Marines and Army forces broke a trap. News of the withdrawal was briefly suppressed by MacArthur HQ. In western Korea nonessential personnel and equipment were being moved from Seoul as U S Eighth Army reorganized.
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Haystacks Reported Moving During Korean War Patrols
Two Fifth Air Force pilots returning from North Korea missions described haystacks appearing to move or march. One haystack pulled aside, was strafed and burst into smoke. Another pilot said a haystack with 15 Red troops marched briskly down the road.
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North Korea
Chinese Attack On Hamhung Beachhead Repulsed
Chinese forces in American winter uniforms attacked the UN defense line near the Hamhung Hungnam beachhead Wednesday but were driven back by U S Third Division troops. The assault marked the first since the Tenth Corps began evacuating the last allied foothold in Northeast Korea. One prisoner identified as from the 81st Chinese division was captured amid reports of further Chinese troops on the front.
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Korea
U. S
Loot Recovered From Stolen Car In Buffalo Heist
Police recovered in a stolen automobile $2,000 worth of clothing stolen from a suburban cleaning establishment. Investigators sought to determine why the thieves abandoned the vehicle and loot after their efforts.
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