Ground lull Yalu River bridges smashed in Korean War raid
U S Navy air strike during the Korean War smashed Yalu River bridge links into Manchuria in a major assault. Fifth Air Force planes and Navy bombers pounded communist positions while fighters clashed with Soviet jets. Pilots reported the Suiho Dam bridge south of Central Korea knocked out temporarily as others were damaged or not yet confirmed.
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Ralph Teatsorth
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Hriday
U.S. Navy
Yalu River
Troy Manchuria
U.S. Fifth Air Force
North Korea
Jes
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Chongchon River
Lin
Valley Forge
United
Jack Burley
Navy
Korea
Manchuria
Suiho Dam
Panzer
Nas Skyraiders
Ships Limp Home After Fatal Collision At Sea
NORFOLK VA Four sailors were killed and four injured when the Navy destroyer Brown Row collided with the USS Roan before dawn during blackout maneuvers. Both ships limped toward port today amid investigation and mounting casualties.
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Norfolk
Cap
Tivo
Brown- Row
Quill Stricken in New York Heart Attack
Michael I Quill, 4 year old international president of the Transport Workers Union, suffered a heart attack yesterday and was reported in fair condition today at 8 hospital.
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New York
Michael I! Quill
Transport. Workers Union
TODAY'S FEATURES THE TRUMAN TARTY AND MEETINGS
A partial front page item quotes Marquis Childs on editorial page condemning Democratic losses after midterm defeats. The section notes features on page 70, including comics by Jean Kain and horoscopes, with talking over on page 45 and pictures on page 49.
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Truman
Congress
Marquis Childs
Antes
Jean Kain
Dean Coors
Mary Haworth
Ettoreais
Police Question Seven In Fatal Stabbing Case
A seven person brawl ended in a fatal stabbing in a building hallway. The victim, identified as a local man, died from wounds sustained during the altercation. Police say they are questioning several individuals and are reviewing surveillance and witness statements. Further details including the victim’s name and the exact location were not released.
Warren Wins California Governorship by Million Plus
Republican Governor Earl Warren defeats Democrat James Roosevelt by more than one million votes, with results from 17,234 of 18,408 precincts showing Warren 2,393,276 to Roosevelt 1,229,247 and a total 3,367,612 tally in 1946. A separate item reports a fatality at Mattydale Air Base related to a drinking party and a late night incident investigated by Assistant District Attorney Frank DelVecchio, involving Hurley.
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San Francisco
Earn Warren
James Roosevelt
California
Warren
Roosevelt
Bradford B
Rebels Attack 2 French Airfields in Indo China
Fragmented dispatch reports rebels attacking two French airfields near Haiphong as French forces clash with Communist and rebel elements. It notes Devereux, Wake Island hero, as a naval officer cited amid Indo China fighting and mentions U.S. congressional results in Maryland's Second District with Devereux winning 97,995 to 298 votes for Ren.
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SMGON
Indo-China
Hanni
China Sea
Haiphong
L Towson
Ma. A
S. Devereux
Wake
Congress
Maryland
Devereux
Ren. Willam P. Bolton
Deganeraie
Death Penalty Sought in Greece for Embezzlers
Athens reports the sac Mament will urge parliament tonight to vote the death penalty for specific embezzlers of public funds. The motion aims to curb corruption and protect state finances, reflecting a hardline stance by the government on financial crime.
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Athens
Greece
Sac Mament
Congress Holds Whip On Truman Faces Hostile House
Washington reports that President Truman must negotiate with a largely hostile Congress after Tuesday's election. Democrats retain control of both chambers, but Republicans and southern Democrats unite to block major domestic and foreign proposals.
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Congress
Truman
Washington
Ginge
Taft Sounds Calls as GOP Gathers for New Congress
Senator Taft from Ohio opened a conservative gathering in Cincinnati as Republicans prepare for the 82d Congress to convene in January. They vow to press foreign policy criticism, aiming to curb the Truman administration amid postwar tensions and new Korea era challenges.
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LLP
Senate
Robert A. Taft
Rohio
Truman
Cincinnati
G.O.P
Congress
Europe
Guy G. Gabrielson
Bunsling
Far East
Acheson
McCarthy
Wis
Lusiio
Millard E. Tydings
Reds Reach Tibet Capital Near Lhasa Invasion Report
Calcutta dispatch cites Hindustan Standard saying Chinese troops are within sight of Lhasa and near the city. The map from Tibetan traders allegedly links Nepal, Sikkiat, and Bhutan with China, with traders having dealings with Red Chinese forces. Reports claim troops less than 40 miles from Lhasa or on the approaches overlooking the city.
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Calcutta
India
Lhasa
Hindustan Standard
Assam
Tibet
Nepal
Sikkiat
Bhutan
China
Thi
Contietinz
Cty
Surplus items sold for pennies in Texas, government paid
A Texas farmer mispriced military surplus gear found in a government catalog. He bid low, bought 16 items at under a dollar each, then learned the bid was valid. Government authorities at San Antonio verified the purchase and noted the items covered about an acre of ground.
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San Antonio
Tee
Phey
Polar air blasts Central Canada to U S with snow
A major cold snap moves south from central Canada bringing snow flurries and high winds to Syracuse and the region. Temperatures linger in the 30s with a low around 24 tonight, as Denver and Great Falls report near freezing readings and widespread snow depths grow in Colorado, Wyoming, Minnesota, and North Dakota.
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Centra Canada
United States
Syracuse
al Sadowski
U. S
Canada
Sadowski
Great Falls
Mont
Denver
Colorado
Wyoming
Minnesota
North Dakota
Mercury
Canadian
Eisenhower Eyes Return to Europe in Military Role
In Fort Worth Texas General Dwight D. Eisenhower said he sees a chance of returning to Europe soon in some military capacity. He stated he might be in Europe again for any duty the military assigns, while denying any fixed plans or past promises about future commands.
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Wort Worth
Duight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Yesunrday
Hanley to Leave Hospital Today
Governor Sue R Hanley defeated Republican candidate Senain will leave Columbia Memorial Hospital today after being admitted four days ago due to exhaustion from a campaign. The plan is to rest and assess next steps as she recovers before returning to public duties.
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Hanley
Osoon
Sue R Hanley
Repuoliren Cans
Senain
Columbia
Camapaez
Nassau
U S to press Korean red issue in UN security council
A U S delegation plans to push for a strong UN resolution accusing Chinese Communist forces of intervening in Korea and to demand withdrawals. Washington aims to move swiftly while some council members hesitate and awaits Beijing’s representatives. The next council meeting is set for Palestine. a Korean session could come Friday.
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Security Council
Palestine
United States
Harges
Peiping
MacArthur
Pravda View of Vote in U S Elections
Pravda declares the new American Congress will differ little from the old as Democrats and Republicans are equally reactionary. It notes Vito Marcantonio of New York defeated by a three party coalition, dropping nearly 3,000 votes to 35,383 versus 96,272 in 1948.
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U.S
Pravda i
Il American Congress
Communist Party
American Labor Party
Vilo “S Marcantonio
New York City
Dbut
Marcantonio
Congress
Chinese Reds Stir War Scare in Cities
In Taipel Formosa Chinese Nationalist Intelligence reports claim Communist China mobilized 54000 troops in Korea with 156000 more planned. The dispatch notes voter apathy amid an off-year election and warns Reds have staged civilian measures against atomic targeting as fear spreads through major cities.
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Taipel
Formosa
Intelligenes
China
Korea
Money Talks Loudest Than Picket Lines
Washington telephonists faced a payday dilemma choosing paychecks over crossing picket lines. Reported morning clashes saw workers declare solidarity while some adhered to promises to remain out, then resumed payments up the street.
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Washington
Alor
Polio Cases Top 1949 Wave In Statewide Totals
State Health Department reports polio cases outside New York City rising in January 1949. Total cases reach 261 thousand with a 11 percent increase over the previous period and a statewide rate around 2,393 per something.
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Albany
New York City
State Health Department
Terms Suspended On Ex Trooners in Albany Case
In Albany a dated report notes suspensions on pleas in a case involving former state employees and alleged training state charges. Key figures include Reginald W. Caze and Fred C. with terms suspended on penalties and monetary figures cited.
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Albany
Lit—-Tiva
Bespere Reveyed
Vere
Ss Telay
Petliament
Dudze
Bar H. Gathay
Reginald W. Caze
Fred C
DiMaggio Heads to Korean Front for Fleet Visit
New York outfielder Joe DiMaggio sails for Korea with plans to visit the U S Navy Fleet Corps Area in North Korea. He will tour Pusan and nearby military facilities, meeting service members and viewing hospitals among the area’s deployments.
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Tokyo
Doe InMaggio
New York
Finak
San Francisco
Korea
Fieet Corps
North Korea
Monay
Dawn Move Picketing Spreads Across Nation
A dawn protest by 83,000 Communications Workers union members paralyzed a major link in a coast to coast communications network as Western Electric workers joined, threatening widespread outages and the spread of walkouts from the east coast to other regions.
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New York
Ihnge Roth ‘Lelephome
CLO Communi+ications Workers’ Union
Western Electric Company
Picket action disrupts telephone workers across several states
Union members walk out in a wage dispute at the New York Telephone building and other exchanges. About 140 Central Office installers in New York join a broader strike, with picket lines outside major hubs from New York City to Detroit and Philadelphia. Western Electric reports no service impairment as emergency lines handle priority calls. Union leadership cites a substantial wage boost as the aim while non-striking staff are urged to stay clear of picket lines.
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Philadelphia
Rourse
Althougi
New York ‘Telephone Company
Edward Priddle
Anversidan Telephone &Telegraph
Coulrm New York
Wreereoreverran Telephone and Telegraph Company
Michigan Bell Tell- Phone Company
Nnes
Anglican Teléphone and Telesteph
New York City
Tilding Han
Jenganes
Hove
Detroit
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Des Moines
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Little Rock
Ark
Bel
Tory
Memphis
Wmon
New York
Citg
IGWA
Minneapolis
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Trocord
Ngs
St. Louis
Kansas City
Stattin
Eqinpoket Parkes
Atay Hagar
Casula
Michigan
HR Comergency Fetvire
Fea BA
Sant Tiras, Belspakeemen
Jan Sereyre
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