Civil Defense Unit to Go into High Gear
Washington reports the administration moving to boost civil defense ahead of a new national program. Congress considers a comprehensive bill granting vast powers for wartime and disaster response, including coordinating defense activities and shelter design. Senator McCarran and others push for a stronger framework to prepare the nation for possible attack.
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Civil Defense Unit
Hosahr
Attien
Natons
Truman
Re Zani
Miard FE
Caldwell
Florida
Senate
Tne Nirestire Nn
Halse Belorn
McCarran
DeNev
McCarran Sain
Freed Lifer Heads Home From Tennessee Prison
Frank Cranmstaff, once serving life for arm crimes, was pardoned by Gov Gordon Brown and released from Tennessee Sime Prison after 30 years. He plans to reunite with his mother and his wife in Decatur Indiana, with parish visits noted and a reception at St Marys Church.
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Fl Wayne
Decatur
Ind
Meh McConkey
Big Spring
Tex
St. Mary's
G B Union Ends Three Week Walkout
The General Start ing Company and its Sievsinkers ended a three week walkout yesterday after accepting a one increase offer. Workers returned to the job as negotiations concluded.
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G. B
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NEROM
General Sterting Co
Sievsinkers
Pelley Freed Of Last Charge
Former leader Lelivy Pelley gains release after a long legal fight in North Carolina. A judge rules no further action and parole terms had altered his sentence. The case stems from sedition-related charges and a prior suspended sentence. The article also notes unrelated labor disputes and wage details affecting skilled workers.
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Noslesville
Jnd
Silvey Spits
Lodge Ton IR White
North Carolina
Lelivy
Worth Gaealina
Rami Ashive Tal
North
Carolin
Petin
Olind Tirrane
Nidze White
Chirishtias
Ying Pelvis
UN Group Clings to Peace Hope Amid Cold War Talks
A three member UN commission urges patience as they await a formal reply from Communist Premier Chou En-Lat on Korea cease fire negotiations. They stress that no agreement can be reached without China’s representation and warn of possible withdrawal of U.S forces from Korea and Formosa if conditions fail. The group plans further talks on December 2 as part of the UN’s 64 nation position.
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Slocess
Navions
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Korea
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Hins
Hearst
Associator Press
Kokyo Ut
FL l Assembly
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Tian
Sit Benegal
Raw Jet Dada
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
Red China
Poyping
U.S
Puna
Formosa
China
Congress in recess as Senate and House convene on Tuesday
The report notes Senate and House recess with ongoing discussions on a conference and independent administration. It cites a tentative deal involving a profits tax and a broad Atlantic pact framework, while unclear details reference state actions and financial items awaiting clearance.
Aunt Het Faces Trial for Age Fraud at School
A single seman reports Aunt Het admitting wrongdoing about her age and plans to name others in her grade at school. The piece notes she will discuss the others involved after acknowledging her own actions.
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Cnn
Echooi
Seaway and power project urged by Federal Power Commission
The Federal Power Commission calls for immediate construction of the combined St Lawrence Seaway and power project with Canada. It rejects a New York State start on the power phase, while Congress has twice rejected the seaway plan. Commissioner Nelson Lino Smith dissents, urging a New York initiation.
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Washington
Fedeal Power
Lawrence Seaway
Buthe Commission
New York State
Tne
Orizeia
Canada
Truman
Congress
Poiver
FRC
New York
Tin Seaway
Desirabie
Nelson Lino Smithy
Chinese Communists linked to Moscow by 7500 mile line
Radio Peking reported direct contact between the Chinese Communist government in Paklig and Moscow via the world’s longest telephone cable, a 7,500 mile link opened on December 12.
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Hong Kong
Paklig Isman
Moscow
Radio
Peking
Ike's Brother To Wed, Wishes Name Were Smith
In Tacoma Ward story Ike Eisenhower's brother Folgac plans marriage to Miss Lucille Dawson at Olympia, license issued. Folgac would prefer the name Smith. family ties and a public note reveal his wish amid air of secrecy and a request to alter his name.
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Smith
Tacoma
Ward
Dwight
Eisenhower
Folgac
Ismaine
Lucille Dawson
Olympia
Nere
Eikenhower
Pid Tespeiding
Jamanbel Presbyterian Church
Caine
Profits Tax Plan Advances Despite House Delay
A Senate backed profits tax compromise aims to cut the 77 percent levy on excess profits and boost federal revenue. the measure, supported by both parties, heads to President Truman after a House vote delay for Christmas recess. The plan seeks to fund national defenses, projecting billions in revenue and surpassing 1945 wartime collections.
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Waliington
Sonalee Tinuse
Senate
HOUSE
Theca
Truman
Debate Over Isolationism Sparks Bipartisan Clash
Washington debate rages over U S policy toward Europe and Russia. Acheson warns withdrawal would be catastrophic while Republicans press for containment and increased defense. Senate discussions hinge on European aid and changes to tax on corporate profits amid broader defense concerns.
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Desh Acheson
muyNert Tormar
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Hoover
Tie
Atheson
Gue
North Atlantic
Binsters
Senaim Conmites
Eitopel
Evita
Asia
Acheson Sale
Elliott Linked In Divorce Action In Santa Monica
California court records show Elliott linked to a divorce case involving Mrs. Minhow D Bell Nowe, with Dr. Rex L. Ross Jr. denying involvement by the Ross family and seeking custody while the wife’s whereabouts and status remain unclear amid allegations. The proceeding included counsels for both spouses and a pending Superior Court hearing on the custody petition.
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Santa Monica
Cadi
Phe
Minhowd Bell
Hon
Elliath Ronsevel
Hyde Park
Honsevelt
Ross
Rex L. Ross Jr
Roosevelt
Ransesvh
Hyile
Paris
Raeservely
Arizona
California
Dr. Reese
Ingaurt
Thess
Petitinn
Wounded Marine Named Rose Parade Marshal
In Pasadena California Marine Robert S. Gray, 21, was chosen as marshal for the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. He is recovering at Camp Powiling Hospital after injuries from the Karaan war, with an operation planned to remove bullet fragments.
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Rose Marshal
Pasadena
Divightt Bischhawer
Grant Marshall
Robert S. Gray
Camp Powitlelng
Hazan
Tito to Fight Only for Survival Amid Yugoslav Tension
Fragmentary report suggests Tito vows to fight only for survival as Yugoslavia faces external pressure. The text mentions Vilnius or Vigo style threats and preparations allegedly by Taissia and Combifornt allies as an excuse for an attack by BR.
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Tito
Belgrami Yorodavia P
Tin
Omar Gure
Sve
Yugoslavia
Pagan
Christmas Hope Brightens Warrens Family Tale
In a Sacramento hospital setting a year of hardship begins with a girl named Nina, the Honey Bear, whose Christmas charity connects Gov. Warren’s family with thousands sending cards and telexes after a healing accident. Dorothy chats with her sister as therapy strengthens legs while Mercy Christmas unfolds.
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Nina
Elizabeth Taylor Files for Divorce
Elizabeth Taylor files for divorce from Conrad Hilton Jr. The record cites cruel and inhuman treatment as the charge. The article notes her demand for restoration of her maiden name and mentions their May 6 marriage in Hollywood.
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Elizabeth Taylor
LOS Angergrgt
Eliesbeth Taylie
Conrat
Millany Jr
Artress Yesker
Taylor
Dhgs Taylor
Hallirwood
Vishinsky on Trip Takes FM to Moscow Route
Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky arrived in Paris from New York after UN meetings en route to Moscow. He departed Orly yesterday aboard a special flight, with officials stating a possible visit to the Soviet embassy before continuing.
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Antrel Y. Veshinsky
Paris
Heatriodag
Bertin
Moscow
New York
United Nations
Ffespatit
Orlyalytrame
Truman borrows brother's hat in odd fashion clash
A garbled report describes President Truman avoiding formal headgear preferring long hats in evening dress, briefly borrowing his brother's hat to fit a scheduled appearance at a Kansas City event. It notes a Masonic lodge offer in Grandview Missouri and a report from a correspondent about fashion choices and a motel incident.
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Kansas City
Grandview
Jaskalling Wiror
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