GM freezes 1951 car sales amid price order confusion
General Motors halted sale of 1951 Chevrolet Pontiac and Cadillac passenger cars to dealers, placing new stock on consignment and not salable until released. The action follows the government price order and ESA review, with previously delivered 1951 cars already in dealers’ hands.
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Allies approve German unit in Western European army
Defense ministers of Western Atlantic allies approve a 58 division Western European army formation including German troops. The move comes as the United States accuses allies of not acting swiftly enough to ready defenses against a possible Communist assault.
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Belgium
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UN offers direct Korean peace talks with Chou En-Lai
The UN cease-fire committee announced it would meet Chou En-Lai in Peiping or another designated place to discuss cease-fire terms. Lester Pearson read a cable showing Peiping had not authority to negotiate. No reply from Peiping yet. committee seeks earliest possible meeting to discuss arrangements.
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Chou En-Lai
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Ren China
Wu Hen-Chian
No Ball Times Are Too Grim Dewey Plans Austere Inaugural
Governor Dewey announced an austere inauguration reflecting grim times. The ceremony will be simple, with no New Year Eve inaugural ball. The oath will be at 1 PM January 1 in the State Capitol Assembly chambers, likely administered by Chief Judge John Z. Longstern, with a 19-gun salute from the New York National Guard outside. A private midnight oath will be held for family only at the Executive Mansion.
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Action Nears Senate Tax Action Nears Senate Tax
Washington leaders moved to secure swift passage of a large excess profits tax bill. The Senate Finance Committee met to fine tune the measure seeking debate and a vote by Friday before Christmas recess. A House approved bill to provide 27.8 billion in defense funds also awaits action.
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Todays Features And Page References In The Paper
The listing shows pages for features across the issue including crossword horoscopes amusements letters and regular sections. It notes page numbers for various items such as Bridge Qh Financial and Classified plus references to social eat sports and editorials with a page 16 figures section.
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Seven Children Escape Fire as Gifts Burn in Baltimore
A Baltimore home fire destroyed the Linddverous household leaving seven children aged two to nine with only the clothes on their backs. Father William Barnes 74 and the mother managed to reach safety as burning debris collapsed the ceiling. All clothing and Christmas gifts were lost in the blaze.
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Subway Mishap Injures Scores in New York Train
A subway car began moving with doors open injuring more than ten people. Most were treated at the scene or Harlem Hospital, with several others receiving on-site care. The incident drew emergency responders to the Harlem area.
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New York
Harlem Hospital
College Draft Parley Called
Washington F D A jury of citizens met to decide if bright college students should be deferred from the draft. Draft Director Lewis B. Hershey scheduled the gathering. About 500 attended or were invited to participate in the inquiry on deferrals for students.
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Lewis B. Hershey
Hundreds of European Nations Face Education Fallout From Fire
In Antwerps Belgium and Brussels area a large fire destroyed thousands of homes and displaced residents including volunteers from education and industry. Amid NATO talks in Saigon Indo China ministers discuss defense while thousands of Indo-Chinese seek stay in school. A plan defers top half students until year end as relief and aid mobilize.
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Antwere
Belgium
Saigon
Walkout Threatens Quick Rail Wage Dispute Settlement
Washington reports a wildcat walkout by switchmen in Toledo Ohio risking derailment of rapid contract settlement between unions and railroads. Officials had hoped White House talks would resolve the 21 month wage dispute within 48 hours.
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Washington
Toledo
White House
Truman Seeks Expanded War Powers To Meet World Crisis
President Truman plans to request extended crisis powers in government contracts and organization. House leaders said he will seek authority under war powers acts previously available, with Rayburn and McCormack citing Title I and II provisions to streamline agencies and contracts. Brotherhood railroad officials reported a voluntary sickout as talks continued with union leaders in Toledo.
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Rayburn
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McCormack
Mass
Les Wice
Cone
It Was Heave-Ho Year in Filmland
Hollywood gossip notes a wave of divorces surpassing weddings, with stars like Blonde Betty Hutton and Barbara Stanwyck making headlines. Hutton split from Ted Briskin, pursued multiple romances, then remarried, while Stanwyck filed after 11 years with Robert Taylor. Nancy Sinatra also sought separation from Frankie Sinatra amid complaints of absence and disputes over earnings.
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Barbara
Nancy Sinatra
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Family Flying. Brothers serve aboard Pacific carrier
Jim and Chris Christo brothers from Syracuse serve as airman and machinist’s mate third class aboard a Navy aircraft carrier in the Pacific. Sons of Mr and Mrs Steve Christo they have two months shipboard together after stints in Pensacola and prior service in World War I.
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Cold Spell To Continue With Snow Likely At Night
A weather forecast predicts continued cold conditions with a light snowfall tonight as a west or northwest wind of 18 to 20 mph lowers temperatures to around 15 degrees. Highs near 25 and subfreezing lows possible if windbreaks fail. Syracuse saw cloud cover temper the drop while Binghamton plunged to four below zero under clear skies. In Southern Jefferson County, up to 10 inches of fast-falling snow fell in an hour, leaving 36 inches on the ground near Lake Ontario and snarling Route 71 between Syracuse and Watertown.
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Andrew P. ‘Keller
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Guilty Plea By Bergdoll In Draft Dodging Case
Alfred Bergdoll, 23, son of famous WWI draft dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, pleads guilty in Federal Court to draft evasion. Judge Sylvester J. Ryan sets Dec 2 for sentencing, with up to five years per count and a $10,000 fine. Bergdoll writes to the draft board declaring refusal to report for induction.
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Alfred Bergdoll
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Sylvester J. Ryan
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Grover Cleveland Bergdall
Philadelphia
Lower East Side
Herman Adlerstein
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Leo
Dugge Ryan
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Selective Service Administration
Tons of Airmail Pouring Into Korea
Airmail from 16 nations pours into wartorn Korea at about 11 tons daily, with five tons arriving daily at the international exchange office. The facility sorts and routes mail to and from United Nations forces under planning that involves the United States, Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Sweden, Thailand, France, the Union of South Africa, Turkey, Belgium, Greece and India.
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Canada
Fire Guts Church in Buffalo Amid Christmas Gift Loot
A furnace fire caused about 20000 in damage to Beth Church in Buffalo. The blaze disrupted a Christmas service as 24th Division guards and church members searched the ruins for presents including candy cookies and nuts. One minister reported the incident, while Evangelical and Reformed members planned to lift Christmas gifts to Korea.
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NO REST Chinese Come On In Waves
Tokyo dispatch reports United Nations rear guards shielding vital escape routes near Hsingnam harbor. American planes and the battleship Missouri provide cover as a massive threat looms offshore. In Western Korea, UV command deploys F-86 Sabre jets against Chinese air force bases, claiming a rocket-laden Russian made fighter shot down over Maneh bureau region.
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Hsingnam Harbor
Missouri
Walt Fom
Korea
UV Command
Manehureau
Sabreau
Premature Christmas at Sinuiju Beachhead Amid Pacific War Chaos
Amid Sinuiju beachhead fighting on Christmas Day 1450, U S Seventh Division troops consumed turkey as shells and fires replaced carols. Chinese forces pressed the battered front while the Missouri battleship loomed nearby and prisoners of war were released including Americans and Britons.
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Halite Ag
Stalin Dominates Soviet Local Vote with 100 Percent Turnout
Premier Stalin and top aides won seats in the Moscow Soviet as Sunday elections reported near total turnout. Tass said the Stalin district posted 100 percent participation by noon, with similar scenes in major cities.
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Nationalists Ask U S Invasion Aid From U S
Formosa papers urged U S backing for a Chinese Nationalist invasion of the Chinese mainland. They argued the strike would ease Communist pressure on UN forces in Korea and prevent endless American troop commitments there.
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