Arm and defense drive expands as tensions rise
Secretary of State Acheson warns free world faces Soviet strength after China's Korean War intervention. He urges a greatly increased U.S. and Western European arms program, signaling urgent defense mobilization and possible $10 billion for armed forces plus $1.5 billion for atomic production. Congressional leaders offer cautious reactions amid talk of broader rearmament.
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Washington
Acheson
Free World
U. S
Europe
China
Enemy Hurls 80 000 Men At Allied Line
Seoul dispatch reports 80 000 Chinese Reds encircled and isolated US Marines and soldiers in the Changjin reservoir sector northeast Korea. Heavy fighting west of Yudam as 5th and 7th Marine regiments endure action. Northward assaults and roadblocks hamper supply lines.
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Seoul
Changjin Reservoir
Korea
U. S
Yudam
Hagaru
1St Marine Division
Truman Backs MacArthur in War Strategy
President Truman outlined possible use of the atomic bomb against Chinese Communists if necessary while backing Gen. Douglas MacArthur amid criticism. He urged unity, called for urgent congressional funding to speed mobilization and the atomic program, and said UN forces will not abandon Korea. He avoided pledging all-out home-front measures but said such options are under review.
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National Council of Churches of Christ
Cleveland
Acheson
United States
Free Nations
State Department
White House
Russia
Washington
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
Asia
Europe
Chi
Union Offers 4 methods to end bus strike in Canton
Canton’s AFL bus drivers and garagemen propose four plans to end a 47 day strike, the longest mass transit tieup in the city. Led by union president Max Phillips, offers include a 17 cent hourly raise, a 17 cent package deal with fringe benefits, wage dispute arbitration, and a contract modeled after Akron and other cities.
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Canton
A.F.L
Max Phillips
Thomas H. Nichols
Phillips
Akron
Repository
Snow drifts block rural roads in Canton area
Snow drifts across county roads hindered traffic on routes 62 43 44 80 93 and 241 with one way traffic on Route 8 north of North Canton. City estimate to clear streets runs about 25000 to 30000 dollars as officials seek funds from gas tax and motor vehicle accounts.
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Akron-Canton
Canton
Louisville
Minerva
Jackson School
North Canton
Broadway
Fairhope
Firemen Fight Snow for Time to Reach Fires
Six fire calls in nine hours kept crews busy on Wednesday as snow hindered operations. At 1:44 p.m. emergency crews responded to a blaze at 1819 Blecker pl NE, a two story building where most damage hit the west apartment of Mr and Mrs Edward L Smith and their six year old son. The fire began in a bedroom and destroyed clothing including items of a visiting serviceman relative. Defective wiring suspected due to makeshift five apartment wiring and a single 25 amp fuse carrying the load. An extra company was summoned to the blaze at 1:51 p.m.
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Blecker Pl
Edward L. Smith
Smith
Christmas Club Ad At Canton National Bank
Prepaid Christmas plan urged for next year at Canton National Bank famous for its big chime clock. Edgefield Community Club Bazaar and bake sale postponed to Saturday December 16 for local fundraiser.
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Canton National
Mem. F.d.1.c
War Shortages Press City to Finish Arena Now
City officials and civic leaders debated finishing the partially completed arena at the Harter estate on Market as war shortages loom. Service Director H. K. Williams warned that delaying two months could render necessary equipment unavailable. Berger’s district sales manager echoed urgency, citing steel rationing and possible government takeover of production. The panel urged swift agreement to complete the building and meet civilian needs before further cuts.
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Council
Harter
Public Property Committee
H. K. Williams
R. L. Seiple
Berger
Republic Steel Corp
2ee Days Till Christmas Invest Wisely
Christmas promo from Ewing's at 929 Cleveland N delivers new and used Chevrolets with price adjustments. New cars are $100 less, used cars fetch $100 more. Home Furniture at 229 Market advertises delivery and Xmas specials.
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Ewing’s
Free Soft Water Installations Anniversary Offer
Softee Inc. marks its third anniversary with free soft water installations during November. Renters or buyers can ask about a self service rental at $2.58 per month to all customers. Phone 45181. Softee Inc. 134 12th NW.
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Softee Inc
LaVerne's Mt. Vernon Market Ad Card
Mt. Vernon Market at 34th and Cleve NW offers ample open parking and shopping options. Local ad highlights convenient access and availability for customers.
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LaVerne
Mt. Vernon Market
34Th & Cleve
Imprinted Xmas Cards Order Ad
A brief notice promoting imprinted Xmas cards with a call to order. Mentions payment by check and references Harter Bank & Trust as a member of a federal association. No date or location provided.
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Harter Bank & Trust
F.d.1.c.ad
Trifari Costume Jewelry at Onesto Hotel Jewel Box
Advertisement notes Trifari costume jewelry on display at the Onesto Hotel building in a finest jewelry shop open every evening until 8 30 p m with extended hours.
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Trifari
Onesto Hotel
16 Cent Raise Hinted Under Study in Steel
Pittsburgh nov 30 ap policy makers of philip murrays cio united steel workers met today to decide if they will accept a reported 16 cent average hourly wage boost from united states steel corp the industry leader. the offer coincided with a 3 cent rise for more than 600000 cio uaw workers under cost of living escalator contracts effective tomorrow. officials estimated similar raises for thousands in other industries as bureau of labor statistics reported the cost of living at a new high with the index at 174.8 percent of the 1935 39 average. big steel did not reveal a figure for 155000 steel workers but sources expect 16 cents including fringe benefits. the nationwide average wage for steel workers stands at 1.72 an hour and the union is seen likely to accept the offer with broader raises anticipated for about a million union members. the industry has historically followed u s steel’s lead.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
C.I.0
United Steel Workers
United States Steel Corp
Steel Industry
C.I.C
United Auto
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Big Steel
Murray
U. S. Steel
Fulton Lewis Jr. News Broadcast on WHBC Tonight
Radio bulletin promotes Fulton Lewis Jr at 7 p m on WHBC. Timken Roller Bearing Company ad for McCue Super Market notes snow cleared and ample parking. Telanos Cash Market ad says closing due to illness at the corner of 25th and Fulton Road.
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Fulton Lewis, Jr
WHBC
Timken Roller Bearing Company
McCue
25Th & Fulton Rd
Telanos
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Automatic Steel Products Co
Walter J. Weber
Mr. Weber
Marines
Reservoir
Northwest
Edward M. Almond
10Th Corps
Walton H. Walker
U. S. 8Th Army
Changchon
Kunu
Anju
8Th Army
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Cooper’s
9Th St
Dial
Jack’s Poultry
Savannah NE
Fbolens
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Mr. Williams
Williams
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City
Hegrim Specter
Amusements
George Sokolsky
Lionel Trains & Accessories
Swayze Hardware
30Th
Martindale Rd
Ferraro
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