Hungnam evacuation praised as miraculous military operation
United States task force withdraws from Hungnam Korea in a large UN evacuation. Maj Gen Frank Lowe calls it one of the miracles of all time. The complex sea redeployment moved 105000 troops and 193 ships with 350000 tons of gear in 13 days, with light casualties and a peaceful withdrawal.
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U.S
Hungnam
Korea
Jungnam
Frank Lowe
Wonsan
Manchuria
First Marine Division
Seventh Infantry Division
Chosa
U.S. 10Th Corps
Holiday Death Toll Hits 676 in Christmas Tragedy
Chicago dispatch reports a record 676 deaths over 78 hours from violent accidents during a three day Christmas holiday. Traffic fatalities exceed 300, with 523 from highway crashes amid snow and ice. Accidents include fires drownings and falls total 153 non-traffic deaths. Last year’s toll was 580 with 167 in accidents. The National Safety Council had forecast 440. The report notes wartime style casualty counts and memorial rites in Yokohama for Lt General Walker killed in Korea. Arlington burial planned for several victims.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Tokyo
Wallon IL
Walker
U. S
Collmander
Associated Press
Korea
Aquiva
couNem
Chapel Center
Yokohama
Thelya
Ee United States
Nowaver
Arlington National Cemetery
Iment
Spat
Front Lines Gut Bombed Across Nations In Death Toll Rise
The report notes over 1000 auto mishaps in Los Angeles with 11 deaths and 900 injuries as drunken-driving arrests rise to 362. Tragedies extend in Korea with UN troops surprised by attacks and casualties, while winter weather grips Northern New York and Buffalos area with subzero temps and gifts drifting from a Christmas scene. The Journal’s radio editor mentions a potential $100000 offer for a Windsor-related production.
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California
Texas
New York
Los Angeles
Korea
INS
United Nations
Batlle
Buffalo
Mercury
Paris
Tex
Far East
Bombay Command
I River
Wnbeley
Head
Massena
Watertown
al- Ganetier
York
SES
Jack O'Brian
Charles King Radio Productions, Inc
Jay Herbert
Truman cuts Christmas vacation. returns to Washington
President Truman ends his Missouri holiday and heads back to the capital amid warnings of urgent defense issues in the Far East Europe and on the home front. White House says no new crisis. MacArthur signals UN developments and rumors of a new Red offensive spark speculation about the sudden move.
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Kansas City
Far East
Europe
Truman
Washington
White House
Teuman
Missouri
MacArthur
Tokyo
North Korea
Soolteph Short
Collins
Admiral Bauer Found Dead in Suspected Suicide
The coroner's office reports retired Rear Admiral George W. Bauer USNR died by probable suicide after being found hanged in his bedroom. Bauer, 74, had been ill for months, and was known as a founder of the Naval Reserve through Bauer and Schweitzer.
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Ran Francisco
George W. Bauer
USNR
Bauer
Caroline Bauke Wares
Bauer & Schweitzer
Today’s Features And Pictorials On Pages 12 To 29
A brief reader guide lists comics Ada Jean Kain Dr Dean Crossword and other features on pages 28 and 29. It mentions regular sections including Amusements, Editorials, Bridge and Letters, and highlights Todays Pictures on page 12. The note also references radio and TV listings plus sports, financials, and columnist Earl Wilson on various pages.
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Ada Jean Kain
Dean
Ary Haworth Haroscone
Onne
Nes Radian
Earl Wilson
Winchell
Nehru Sees Struggle Between Communism and Democracy
New Delhi, India Premier Nehru told the Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association that the battle between Communism and democracy will be decided not by military clashes but by which ideology best serves the people. He suggested the public may reject both systems for an intermediary approach after examining results.
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New Delhi
India
Nehru
Indian Chemical Manufacturers’ Association
Weather outlook boosts snowfall forecast this weekend
Weatherman Andrew F. Kel says another three to six inches of snow can be expected, following eight inches that fell over the weekend. Snowfall this month totals 322 inches, but remains below the December record of 46 arches set in 1944. Page 10 continues.
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Andrew F. Kelct
Coinren
Gang Strips Store of 70000 Stock in Snowstorm Heist
In a bold daytime raid during a heavy snowstorm, a gang robbed a store, taking nearly all of Charles Moses’s $70,000 inventory. The thieves, masked and coordinated, left the area quickly as authorities began inquiries.
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Charles Moses
Niny — Girling
Dinner Gifts Taken in Home Burglary During Church Visit
James J. Mills and his family were at holiday services when a burglar entered their Los Angeles home and stole an 18 pound item. Police reported the incident yesterday noting the theft occurred during their absence.
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Los Angeles
James J. Mills
Suspected Scots Sealed Border Hunt For Coronation Stone
English police and Border squads launched a nationwide search for the stolen Stone of Scone, taken from Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day. Investigators suspect extreme Scottish nationalists, after thieves reportedly concealed themselves during a Christmas Eve service and removed the 336 pound ceremonial relic from its shelf under the seat.
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London
England
Scotland
Eas
Scotland Yard
Britain
Westminster Abbey
Patice
Porrom
Remington Trial Opens in Perjury Case Against Ex-Economist
New York UPI report says the government will call a surprise witness as William W. Remington, 33, a Dartmouth graduate, faces perjury charges for allegedly denying ever joining the Communist Party. The 1950 timeline notes he reportedly joined in 1934 while at Dartmouth and remained a member for ten years.
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New York
UPI
William W. Remington
Peruty
Coromunist Party
Dartmouth College
Remington
Communist Party
Dartmouth
Hanover
Dalai Lama Flees Tibet for Safety in India
Reports from Kalimpang say the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s living Buddha and ruler, is fleeing ahead of advancing Chinese troops. He travels with an escort of about 200, another 400 following him, aiming for India as tensions rise along the Himalayan frontier.
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New Deli
Dalai Lama
Tibet
Kalimpang
China
India
Communists to Open 18th Biennial Convention in New York
Reported by AP, the Communist party prepares for its 18th biennial convention in New York City with events planned across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Vietminh actions in Indo China are noted as part of ongoing coverage.
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New York
Pane
United States
Nationad
Manhattan
Bron and
Neasy
North Inddey
Brooklyn
Saigon
Prisoners Questioned By Russian Officers In Korea
International News Service reports Russian army officers in Soviet uniforms questioning American prisoners in Korea. The piece notes Chinese forces and Vietminh pressure, with mentions of Gus Hall and Eugene Denis, amid internal party leadership concerns and North Korea tensions.
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TORYO
INS
Korea
Reaper
Tienyon
Moncay
Gus Hall
Promier
Isf
Kore
Eugene Denis
Y Jana
William 2. Foster
Ambiguously Reported Endurance Test In Warfront
An American officer described recent reports from Russian and Chinese units during the war. The officer noted efforts to press questions on Russian and Chinese divisions, with mentions of Capetown, Chorwon, and a prisoner context. The report references potential prize outcomes and pressures in visitor interactions.
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Rothroush
Alhim
Ibn Tatresp
Claire Chiens
Ollnent
Chorwon
U.S. 1Th Air Force
Tunis
Tunisia
A&th
United States
Doctor Keeps 15 Year Gift Promise
In Potesville Ba Dr J Harry Close born December 25 promised to waive fees if ever called to deliver a Christmas baby. After fifteen years of practice he fulfilled the pledge delivering an eight pound girl to Mrs William Savage of Dinerille at Good Samaritan Hospital.
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Potesville
J. Harry Close
Dee
William Savage
Dinerille
Good Samaritan Hospital
Pittsburgh Court Free of Drunks
Police Magistrate John F. Borves did not hear drunkenness cases in downtown Pittsburgh this Christmas season. In prior years he sent offenders home without punishment, but this year not a single arrest for drunkenness occurred in the downtown area.
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Pictsburgh
John F. Borves
Cauyl
Pitts, Burgh
Evacuated Units Link In South to Face New Offensive
In Korea the 10th Corps evacuated 203,000 troops from Hungnam after a 13 day amphibious withdrawal. Chinese forces crossed the 38th parallel toward Seoul, threatening the capital as Ridgway assumed command to unify UN forces. The northward push included Kaesong and multiple prongs near Seoul with warning broadcasts from Chinese radio.
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Earnesh Hoberecht
Tokyo
South Korea
Seoul
38Th Parallel
Douglas MacArthur
Kaesong
Eighth Army
10Th Corps
Apea
Hungnam
Korea
United Nations
Matthew B. Ridgway
Washington
Walton H. Walker
Walker
Edward M. Almond
United Press War
William Burson
Ridgway
Itantier
Pepin
U. S
Formosa
Macarth
Eight Die in Beechcraft Crash Near Hope Arkansas
In heavy woods eight miles southwest of Hope Arkansas a light Beechcraft Bonnanza plane crashed burning. Three victims were tentatively identified as Fred Jones of Oklahoma City, Fred Jones Jr of Oklahoma City, and Fred Johnson whose address is unknown.
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Hope, Ark
UPI
Fred Jones
Okishama City
Fred Johnson
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Rome
Pope Vins Ail
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St. Peter's
A.S. Seventh Division
Adm
G. W. Bauer
Gen. Walker
Windsors
Walton W. Walker
Koresy
Vietminh
Ineke
Chennault
Pittsburgh
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