Frenzied Reds Attack Allied Beachhead in Northeast Korea
U S forces faced a major Chinese Communist assault aimed at annihilating the United States Tenth corps on the northeast Korea beachhead. The battle included inflicted losses on both sides as tanks and infantry clashed, with hundreds of Reds reported killed as they pressed near Hamhung and Hungnam.
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Tokyo
United States
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Seoul
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No-Man’s Land
Lin Piao
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Manchuria
United States Third Infantry Division
Chigyong
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Red
Republicans Demand Acheson Ouster in Congress Clash
Senate and House Republicans formally condemn Secretary of State Acheson and call for his firing. A 23 to 5 Senate vote followed a House GOP resolution urging a State department housecleaning. Democrats warn of a partisan fight as Korea policy and MacArthur are spotlighted.
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Washington
Senate
House
Acheson
House Republican Caucus
State Department
Air Raid Warning System Explained
Helena reports the air raid warning plan details as civil defense officials outline a two stage code. Col E K Cheadle and Brig Gen S H Mitchell relay signals including a three minute red alert and a three one minute all clear with two minute silences.
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Helena
Col
E. K. Cheadle
State Civil Defense
Civil Defense
Butte Textile Stores Extend Holiday Hours Tonight
Butte textile stores will stay open tonight until 9 o'clock to accommodate Yuletide shoppers. They open at 9 a.m. tomorrow and will continue next week with 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours Wednesday through Friday. Regular hours resume Monday and Tuesday. Saturday December 23 will start at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.
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Butte Textile
UN Group Begins Peace Efforts
In New York the United Nations cease fire committee started secret talks to stop fighting in Korea. It heard views from Gen. MacArthur's unified command and planned to meet Chinese Communist representatives over the weekend.
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Willis D. Crittenberger
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Masonic Lodges Install Officers Tonight in Silver Bow
Six Masonic Blue lodges of Silver Bow county prepare for installation at the Masonic temple with a 650-plate banquet in the temple ballroom. Percy W. Doles of Havre will install, assisted by Luther T. Hauberg of Helena. Butte No. 22 hosts. Doles, Montana grand master, has served since 1906 and led Havre civic and Masonic efforts.
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Silver Bow County
Masonic Temple
Temple
Percy W. Doles
Havre
Grand Lodge of Montana
Luther T. Hauberg
Helena
Butte Lodge No. 22
Ted Cann
Frank B. Shott
Doles
Grand Lodge
Montana
Great Northern Railroad
March of Dimes Drive Planned in Silver Bow County
Preliminary plans for the annual campaign were outlined at a Friday meeting of the Silver Bow county chapter. E B Wainwright noted polio cases nationally rise this year and praised a 1950 county effort that raised 8175.66 with funds split between local and national chapters. Local programs spent 3784.99 on patient care and donated 500 to the national office to cover deficits.
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Silver Bow County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
E. B. Wainwright
Wainwright
National Foundation
Gasoline Rationing Not Necessary Now
Washington officials state gasoline rationing will not be needed under the current defense program. Deputy Petroleum Administrator Bruce K. Brown reports the armed forces use less than five percent of the nation’s gasoline and that mobilization can occur without straining supplies.
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Washington
U.P
Bruce K. Brown
Truman Demands Railroad Strikers Go Back to Work
President Truman declares the railroad strike endangers the nation and orders strikers to return immediately to their posts of duty. He cites interference with troop and equipment movement and broad impacts on defense readiness as the country awaits crisis resolutions. A federal judge orders show cause why contempt sanctions should not be imposed on the strikers and their unions.
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Truman
Washington
Chicago
Michael L. Igoe
Brotherhood of Railroad
Chamber Drive Nearing Close For Butte 1951 Memberships
Butte Chamber of Commerce nears its 1951 membership quota with about 26 cards outstanding. The executive committee meeting at Finlen Hotel, led by President L. S. Waite, expects minimum target to be reached early next week. A. F. Rice credited for most new members. list now nearly 28.
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Butte Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Finlen
L. S. Waite
A. F. Rice
Butte
Another Quake Hits Sierra Army Depot in 36 Hours
A series of temblors rattled the Sierra ordnance depot at Herlong California, tallying 25 quakes in 36 hours with the latest at 10 01 am described as a dilly by residents. No new damage reported though earlier Thursday quake damaged underground water steam and sewer lines. Depot official Eve Taylor said the roar preceded Friday’s quake sounding like detonated ammunition. The depot stores equipment and ammunition. Herlong hosts civilian workers and lies 62 miles northwest of Reno.
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Calif
Sierra Ordnance Depot
Eve Taylor
Reno
Britain to Increase Army in Germany
London reports Britain will transfer armored, infantry, anti aircraft and artillery units to Germany during January and February to bolster the allied occupation force against potential Communist aggression. Brigades and divisions will be expanded as part of the reinforcement.
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London
U.P
Britain
Germany
War Office
Russians Set Up Human Blockade
Berlin reports that East Germany enacted a law targeting West allied policies with penalties up to death for warmongering supporters. The measure declares any defense policy opponent a warmonger and threatens seizure or drumhead trials for travel across the Soviet zone. West Berlin police tightened patrols to prevent provocations and kidnap attempts at the border.
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House Votes Billions for Defense
The House approved a $17.8 billion defense appropriation described as the first installment of a massive mobilization program to deter World War III. The bill would fund the Army Navy and Air Force at $16.8 billion, the Atomic Energy Commission at $840 million, and include other wartime stockpile and build plans while trimming total requests. The House also rejected a $350 million emergency shipbuilding proposal and anticipated a second installment as lawmakers and the Pentagon project further needs through next fiscal year.
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Two National Guard Divisions Called Into Federal Service
Washington reports the 31st Alabama‑Mississippi and the 47th Minnesota‑North Dakota will be inducted into active duty January 16. Training at Fort Jackson South Carolina and Camp Rucker Alabama, they were chosen as best fit for their regions. Four Guard divisions and two regimental combat teams are already federalized.
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S. C
Camp Rucker
Ozark
Ala
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Truman
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Oklahoma
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Tennessee
Armed Killer Frees Girl and Vanishes Near Santa Fe
An armed killer released a girl and fled into brush south of Santa Fe after an overnight abduction. Lucian H. Harris, 52, a former Pelican, Louisiana woodsman and skilled rifleman, eluded a posse including air scouts. he promised to kill himself. He returned the girl to her parents and vanished again, leaving a note that he would end his life.
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Lucian H
Stormy) Harris
Pelican
Harris
Soviet demands reply to Hirohito trial note
Moscow reports the Soviet government on Saturday night demanded a response from the United States and Britain to its February note proposing that Emperor Hirohito be tried by a military court for alleged germ warfare planning during World War II.
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Britain
Hirohito
Truman to Proclaim National Emergency and Mobilize
President Truman will declare a national emergency and mobilize the economy after a wartime broadcast. Congress approves a $17.8 billion defense bill and executives plan wage price controls and a rapid buildup to nearly 3.5 million in uniformed service within months.
Butte Weather Forecast Mixed Clouds and Mild Temperature Change
Mostly cloudy in Butte with little change in temperature. Saturday should see a low around 16 and a high near 33. From Thursday midnight to Friday 5:30 pm the airport reports a low of 14 and a high of 43, while the School of Mines records a low of 25 and a high of 40 with trace precipitation.
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Helena
Mobilization Plan Prompts Broad Economic Shifts
President Truman’s mobilization speech and forthcoming national emergency decree outline steep tax increases, price controls, wage stabilization, and a mass draft to 3.5 million. Nationwide consumer cutbacks, defense production expansion for vehicles and radar, longer work weeks, and active recruitment of more women, youth, and retirees shape the coming year.
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