Striking Trainmen Return to Work in Key Cities
Washington and Chicago began runs as striking railroad switchmen eased back after a three day walkout. Union leaders warned talks might still fail on wage and hour issues though crews returned to near normal in Chicago Washington Battle Creek Nashville Pittsburgh St Louis and Dallas. A statement on the situation was promised as reports of a settlement circulated but officials offered no confirmation.
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Washington
Battle Creek
Mich
Alexandria
Nashville
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Dallas
Tex
Truman
5Th Army
Brotherhood of Railroad
Chinese Drive Allies Out of Hamhung and Hungnam Port
Allied beachhead forces abandoned Hamhung as Chinese forces surged in mass waves, with defenders withdrawing to a ring near Hungnam port. Demolitions blasted Hamhung, refugees fled toward the beachhead, and Chinese troops overran suburbs while American, Puerto Rican, and South Korean troops held a toehold. Generals described the ferocious tactics and ongoing attritional fighting as ships bombarded coastal roads and air forces reported heavy enemy casualties.
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Hamhung
Tokyo
Hungnam Port
Sea of Japan
China
Robert H. Soule
Chiang Kai-shek
Soule
U. S
10Th Corps
Hamhung - Hungnam
Doughboys
Hungnam
U. S. 8Th Army
West Korea
Seoul
George E. Stratemeyer
Far East Air Forces
Korea
Truman Proclaims National Emergency to Avert Communist Threat
President Truman declared a national emergency and called all Americans to unite in bolstering armed forces. The proclamation, signed at 10 20 am, outlines powers under the Defense Production Act and other postwar measures, though some are reassertions of existing authority. Early indicated uncertainty about immediate use of all emergency powers.
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Ashington
Truman
Stephen Early
White House
Mr. Truman
Local Xmas Trees and Auto Deals Advertised
An page ad highlights wholesale and retail Xmas trees including balsam and Scotch pine at 27th and Cleveland and Ewing street. It also promotes New Chevrolet prices and trade values, urging Wise investing and offering used Chevrolets with higher resale. Bank ad invites opening a checking account at Harter Bank & Trust Co. 126 Market North. Features ice cream fruit cake at Superior Ice Cream dealers serving ten.
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Harter Bank & Trust Co
Sick Bays or Bomb Bays The Timken Roller Bearing Co ad
A wartime editorial debate questions whether crippling railways via a strike or through bombing would be more effective. It weighs the impact of a workers protest against a government injunction versus enemy air attacks on terminals and lines, underscoring uncertainty about outcomes.
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Timken Roller Bearing Company
Parcel Post Embargo Lifted by Postoffice Decision
The Postoffice Department lifted the parcel post embargo at 11:15 a m today ending a 39 hour restriction that halted outgoing parcel mail and reduced incoming mail. Postmaster General Donaldson signed the order, and Canton post office began accepting parcel post to most states again.
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Postoffice Department
Canton Post Office
Donaldson
Findlay's 5c-S$1 Store Opens Today
The Findlay's 5c to 1$ store opens at 10 a.m. today at the 36th and Cleve location offering a wide range of items priced to attract bargain shoppers. Shopping hours run until 6 p.m. with specials advertised throughout the day.
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Findlays
36Th & Cleve
Xmas Trees for Sale By Bob Stoffer at Fin dlay's Rear
Bob Stoffer advertises Christmas trees for sale at the rear of Fin dlay's at the corner of 36th and Cleve NW, offering seasonal greenery to local shoppers.
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Bob Stoffer
Findlay’s
36Th & Cleve
Senate G O P Demands Fire Of Dean Acheson
Washington Dec 16 AP Republican lawmakers pressed President Truman to dismiss Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Senate Republicans backed a House resolution calling for immediate removal, labeling it an invitation to Stalin. Democratic Leader Lucas urged restraint, while Taft helped craft a cooperative Senate pledge.
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Washington
Truman
Dean Acheson
White House
State Department
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
Stalin
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Rayburn
Texas
Taft
Ohio
Senate G.O.P
Nation eyes 3.5 million armed forces to meet emergency
President Truman outlined a rapid expansion toward 3.5 million military personnel as part of a national emergency plan. The effort relies on drafts, expanded reserves, and added National Guard divisions, with the Army facing the greatest expansion challenges while the Navy and Air Force lean on volunteers and reservists. The goal targets by mid-1952, with Navy and Marines set toward 683,870 and 166,150 respectively.
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Truman
National Guard
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Frank Hannon Dies Founder of Hannon Electric Co
Frank R. Hannon, founder and president of the Hannon Electric Co., died Friday at 9 p.m. at Aultman Hospital after a year of declining health. He was 58, resided at 425 36th St NW, had started the firm in June 1926 and served as president and manager. The Canton company at 1605 Waynesburg Rd SE designed Hance kiln fans and screen heaters sold worldwide. born in Ft. Recovery, he came to Canton with his parents.
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Frank R. Hannon
The
Hannon Electric Co
Aultman Hospital
Mr. Hannon
36Th St NW
Electric Company
Waynesburg Rd
Ft. Recovery
Canton
Truman lays out mobilization plan to meet national emergency
President Truman's mobilization address outlines a national emergency proclamation, manpower buildup from 2.5 to 3.5 million, callup of two extra National Guard divisions, expanded draft, rapid defense production, price and wage controls on key items, voluntary controls elsewhere, broad home-front powers for Charles E. Wilson, higher taxes, longer hours, fewer civilian goods, and ongoing peace talks without yielding to aggression.
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Washington
President Truman
National Guard
Charles E. Wilson
Truman Proclaims National Emergency and Mobilization
President Truman declares a national emergency to mobilize the economy and military. He outlines powers to extend plant hours, requisition ships, activate coast guard reserves, promote temporarily, waive defense bids, and insure war risk. He warns of Communist aggression threatening U.N. efforts and American freedoms, urges citizens to sacrifice. Charles E. Wilson is named head of an Office of Defense Mobilization to ramp up production toward 18,000 to 24,000 planes annually within a year.
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Coast Guard
Truman
Korea
U. N
General Electric
Charles E. Wilson
Defense Mobilization
Wilson
United States
War Production Board
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