Truman vows to enforce law on GM price freeze
President Truman said prices for 1951 GM cars will be fixed per the Economic Stabilization Administration. He noted GM halted sales of Chevrolets Cadillacs and Pontiacs after Alan Valentine ordered a rollback under the Defense Production Act of 1950. The press questioned unfreezing the sales freeze, and Truman said the government would cross that bridge when it arrives.
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U S to Send More Troops to Europe Soon
President Truman announced plans to deploy additional American forces to Europe to join Eisenhower’s integrated European defense command. He would not reveal numbers or timing, but said troops will be sent as soon as possible after Eisenhower selects his star. The general will hold the Western European post equivalent to MacArthur in the Far East.
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Truman to Seek Christmas Proclamation for Nationwide Prayers
President Truman disclosed he is preparing a Christmas proclamation calling for nationwide prayers. He spoke at a news conference about a letter to Representative Hebert criticizing political campaigns in Louisiana and elsewhere, and said the letter did not close the subject. He indicated the proclamation would also suit religious leaders and reporters.
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Civilian Tin Use Cut 20 Percent in U S Regulation
The National Production Authority issued a regulation effective February 1 cutting civilian use of tin by 20 percent to stretch supplies for form factors like toothpaste and shaving containers. The move, aimed at freeing tin for essential items, affects manufacturers and prompts a broader discussion in Congress about substitute materials and reassignment of resources.
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Editorial on price controls in auto industry by James Marlow
Today’s features note scarcity of machinery for price and wage controls and ask how the Economic Stabilization Agency can damp auto prices while car makers must adjust prices to match taxes and employees’ living costs. James Marlow writes on Page 20 with broader page references.
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Rookie letter carrier and dog bite incident reported
Rookie letter carrier Ele mund Weston on a route with regular carrier Don Sayers. Weston's dog bit Sayers after the mail was brought into Weston's house at 221 Strongav. Sayers received treatment for a leg bite and remained at home recovering. Weston plans to continue delivering mail with his dog kept restrained.
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Twelve Nations Unite on European Defense Pact
Brussels reports the 32 Atlantic Pact nations plan Ike to lead an international army in 1951 for Europe defense with German participation in a centralized command. Council ministers urge talks with West Germany on its entry while a high command structure forms under U S Britain and France. Washington also announced federal service for Air National Guard units starting Feb 1 with more ground divisions to be activated.
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Truman Refuses to Dismiss Acheson Amid GOP Fire
President Truman says he will not dismiss Secretary of State Acheson. He cites Lincoln's similar stance and warns unity is needed to confront communism. Republicans pressed for Acheson’s firing, but Truman defends his foreign policy and calls the charges groundless.
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Dewey orders budget cuts and no new state jobs
Governor Dewey ordered drastic budget reductions across departments and barred new state jobs except for defense or essential operations. He stated current employees would not be dismissed and salary adjustments under study would not be affected. He warned further cuts as the budget faces a large increase.
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Missing Tug Sought Near Buffalo and Brussels
U S and allied ministers in Brussels seek faster armament production as Eisenhower, now SHAPE head, may shift forces in Germany under Truman. Washington to announce U S defense realignments while a missing 80 foot lugger, Sachem, sails toward Dunkirk from Buffalo with crews and weather hampering search along Lake Erie.
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Missing C-54. 37 Aboard as Search Continues
A U S Army C-54 transport with 37 aboard was reported overdue after failing to land at Clark Field Manila. Search planes comb the mountains of Luzon as authorities seek the aircraft lost since departure from Okinawa.
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Frozen horse thaws after whisky rescue in Wales
In Pencoed Wales a near-frozen horse was saved when widow Amelia Gylltiths offered Scotch whisky to the animal as it lay stuck in an ice covered stream. After several swigs the horse kicked free and climbed out, avoiding death and possible euthanasia.
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French Air Force crew killed in two-plane collision over coast
Turbulent Indo Chinese air crash claims thirty French officers and crews during training over the Gulf of Tonkin. The disaster follows a chaotic week as Lyon air units report a fatal collision near Tourane. The Strand correspondent notes heightened memorials as military honors are planned.
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Cholera Epidemic In India Claims 500 Lives
A bread cholera outbreak sweeps two villages in the Hills of Orissa Province on the east coast. Press dispatches report 500 persons dead with bodies in streets and stations at Rantai and nearby Pari. Emergency hospitals overwhelmed with patients awaiting beds.
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Korean Army Back In Action Near Hungnam
North Korean forces aided by Chinese troops threaten South Korea anew as Third Division troops fight near Hungnam. Yonpo airport abandoned. allied harbor defenses hold despite banzai assaults along the waterfront.
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Reds Still Coming to Hungnam War Port
The Navy reported Communist forces moving huge quantities of war equipment from Manchuria toward Hungnam, the UN escape port in Northeast Korea. Navy aircraft flew 12 sorties. 806 enemy troops counted as killed and 66 buildings destroyed. Air Force logged 520 sorties with one enemy plane sighted. MacArthur estimated the reconstituted North Korean army at 150,000 with 50,000 in reserve. North Korea’s government said it would join with its forces near Manchuria as it sets a new capital a short distance south of the border.
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Weather Log Shows Harsh Cold Across Upstate New York
The Mercury plunged to four below zero at Watertown and single digits in other cities including Syracuse and Buffalo. Weatherman Andrew P. Keller warned of continued cold with five day lows well below normal and several inches of snow on the ground in Syracuse.
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