Walker Killed In Jeep Truck Collision On Korean Front
Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker, commander of the U.S. Eighth Army, was killed in a head-on jeep collision near Seoul as U.S. forces brace for a new Chinese Red attack. Gen. Ridgeway named to succeed him, with a noted WWII airborne service record. Captain Sam Sims Walker, 25, met officials upon arrival.
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Seoul
Walton H. Walker
U.S
Eighth Army
Walker
George S. Patton, Jr
Korea
MacArthur
Matthew B. Ridgeway
U. S Army
Army
Leven C. Allen
U.S. Eighth Army
Pusan
North Korea
George 8. Patton
Third Army
Armored “Ghost Corps
Europe
Patton
Germany
82Nd Airborne Division
18Th Airborne Corps
U. S. Army
Peiping
U.N
North
South Korea
Washington Merry-Go-Round: A Letter About a New Grandchild
Ed Note from December 14 1950 addresses the looming world turmoil and the need to curb intolerance and haste to judge. The author laments society's polarized state, warns of a new sixth column aiding Moscow, and contrasts current fear with hope that future generations may untangle these tragic mistakes.
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Moscow
Giant Lighted Tree Wins First Prize for Ed Dick
Ed Dick on Evergreen Drive won first prize in the outdoor Christmas decorations contest for residences in last night’s judging. Eugene Wood’s red oil cloth Santa on Basin Road earned second prize. John Maurstad on Seventh Street took third with an auto spotlight donation. Many homes exhibited expansive displays, including Leslie R. Hogins’ porch fireplace scene and prominent yard trees, with honor mentions for numerous others.
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Ed Dick
Evergreen Drive
Alaska Electric Light and Power Co
Eugene Wood
Santa
Basin Road
Parson's Electric Co
Cowling Motor Co
John Maurstad
Seventh Street
Leslie R. Hogins
Arnot Hendrickson
Evergreen Avenue
North
Juneau
Behrends Ave
Booker T. Chandler
Leota
Santa Claus
Star of Bethlehem
Farwest Cab Company
Jack Burford
Jacobson
South Franklin
Plane crash wreckage found near Penticton, B C
A Canadian Pacific Airlines DC-3 disappeared with 18 aboard after leaving Vancouver for Calgary and was located high on Mt Okanagan near Penticton. Five persons were sighted around the wreckage as RCAF and RCMP rushed a ground party to the snowy, wooded scene. The plane carried 15 passengers and 3 crew headed to British Columbia centers and Alberta for Christmas.
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Vancouver
B.C
Canadian Pacific Airlines
Mt. Okanagan
Penticton
Royal Canadian Air Force
Calgary
C.P.A
R.C.M.P
British Columbia
Alberta
Here
The Ideal Christmas Tree Is The Fir
A brief note explains the fir is ideal for Christmas trees due to its needle retention. The statement highlights its lasting green needles and enduring form for holiday displays.
Steamship arrivals and departures schedule
Freighter Palisana due Monday at 1 a.m. from unspecified port. Denali from Seattle to arrive Monday at 5 p.m. Princess Norah set to sail from Vancouver December 30. Baranof from the west scheduled to arrive Sunday at 1:30 p.m. southbound.
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Palisana
Denali
Seattle
Princess Norah
Vancouver
Baranof
West
President Truman Seeks Safe World at Christmas Homecoming
President Truman, in Independence, declares Americans in excellent shape to meet World Communism. He speaks to Masons about a world safe for all, urging patience and unity as he reflects on homecoming joy and a public spat with Roy Roberts of the Kansas City Star.
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Independence
President Truman
Washington
Truman
White House
Kansas City
Roy Roberts
The
Kansas City Star
Roberts
Open House at Minfield Home on Lena Point
Peter J. Nickel and wife invite friends to an open house at the Minfield Home for Children on Lena Point on Wednesday December 27. Visitors may attend from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Hosts will welcome all guests.
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Minfield
Oven
Lena _ Point
Peter J. Nickel
Soule Couple Staying at Baranof Hotel Pelican
Mr and Mrs M W Soule of Pelican are guests at the Baranof Hotel in this city. The entry notes their residence and current lodging, reflecting a social or visit notice.
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M. W. Soule
Pelican
Baranof Hotel
Norman Nissen Seeks Rest Stop in Whitehorse Visit
Norman Nissen of Whitehorse is stopping at the Baranof Hotel for a brief layover.
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Norman Nissen
Whitehorse
Baranof Hotel
Weather Report for Juneau and Vicinity
Temperatures for the 24 hour period ending 6 20 this morning show a max of 38 and a min of 31 in Juneau and 36 and 28 at the airport. Cloudy with snow or rain tonight with a low near 32 and partly cloudy Sunday with a chance of rain. highs near 37. Precipitation totals: city 3.06 inches since Dec 1 and 36.30 inches since July 1. airport 0.01 inches since Dec 1 and 25.34 inches since July 1.
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Weather Report
Juneau
Trace
Prize Winners in Juneau Downtown Christmas Displays
Judges selected R W Cowling Company for first prize at Front and Main Streets for a Santa workshop scene with elves and pine forest. Juneau Florists won second with a gingerbread house scene, and Mrs J C Hayes earned third for a nativity and caroling angels.
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Chamber of Commerce
Juneau
R. W. Cowling Company
Juneau Florists
J. C. Hayes
Hayes
Cowling
Santa
Nancy Cameron
Stevens
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
Vic Power
Juneau Health Center
Alaska
Mourned commander Walker dies as Korea faces push
The Eighth Army, led by General Walton H. Walker, is poised for a dangerous Christmas offensive after his fatal jeep crash. General Ridgway takes command as border tensions rise, while Chinese forces push across the 38th parallel and a rare Hungnam artillery exchange occurs. U.S. Sabres claim air superiority in a major jet duel near the Yalu, downing six MiGs with no losses.
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Douglas MacArthur
Korea
Manchuria
Chongye
Commie
Hungnam
Russia
Yalu River
Santa at Baranof Bar Decor Contest Act
An audience watches Ric Mounier perform three Santa Claus panels at Baranof Bubble Bar. The first shows a jolly Santa greeting customers, the second he welcomes the town, and in the final scene he rides away on a peppermint candy cane with a beer in hand.
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Baranof
Ric Mounier
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Rose Queen
Queen Eleanor Payne
Pasadena
Calif
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Queen Eleanor
Laurie Engdahel
June Roan
Billie Joe Hudnall
Norma Dragaset
Betsy Josi
Wirephoto
Lsc
Bell Gynaicate Inc
Drew Pearson
George L. Arnold
Los Angeles
Adam J. Marshall
Glacier Highway
Clayton Polley
Earl Hunter
Reck
Jack Clark
Fourth Street
Walter Stutte
James Orme
Tenth Street
Sid Thompson
Harry Stonehouse
Twelfth Street
Ernie Parsons
Home
John Kennedy
Gastineau Avenue
Channel
Clay Lillegraven Yard
Calhoun Avenue
B. C
Hope Safe
Roy
Airport
Juneau and Vicinity
Elmer Friend
Kay Kennedy
Dorothy Pegues
Preston Sandbo
Jack Lund
John Swet
Walter Smith
Ken Waller
Art Bringdale
Art Stephens
Ken Junge
Boyd Savage
Clara Evanson
Jim Beard
Dorothy Manthey
Helen Monsen
Howard Weed
Don Sayre
Agnes Kiefer
Capitol Theatre
Thomas Hardware
Dr. John Clements
J. P. Christensen
REDS
Associated Press
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