Truman Says Use Up to Military Field Leaders
President Truman said the atomic bomb’s use in Korea is under field leaders’ discretion and could be deployed without UN approval. He warned it is terrible but may be used if necessary, while stressing US aim to halt aggression through the UN and to bolster defenses and military strength.
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Rent Controls To be Debated In Senate Extension
Senate Banking Committee approves a two month extension of Federal Rent Controls to Feb 28. Maybank predicts swift approval as he supports keeping faith with Korea war service members and families. The bill would replace Dec 31 expiry with Feb 28 while preserving local extension terms.
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Split Command Blamed For Offense Collapse
In Korea the United Nations offensive collapse prompts criticism of divided command under General MacArthur. The U S Tenth Corps operates independently from the Eighth Army, causing coordination gaps and calls for unified army status or an overall command. Weather notes follow for Georgia and Northwest Florida with cloudiness and warmer temperatures.
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North Korea
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Delpi
Chinese Forces Attack Northeast Korea Front
Eighty thousand Chinese troops were reported advancing against UN forces in northeast Korea with heavy fighting near Changjin reservoir and encirclement of Marine regiments. Ground fighting and supply line disruption continued as UN forces held a volatile front from Chongchon to Sinchang amid aerial and naval support.
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Fugitive from Georgia Attacks Woman to Avoid Return
Willie Jackson a 50 year old Georgia prison fugitive confessed to attacking a 42 year old white woman to avoid being sent back. He faces robbery and assault with intent to rape charges and was arrested within 90 minutes after the Navy Department worker was assaulted. He is jailed on $60,000 bond awaiting a December 13 hearing.
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Navy Department
Criticism of Gen MacArthur Heard in Europe
Western Europe voices criticism of General MacArthur after Korea reverses. Paris talks of informal moves to replace him and fault lines over mixing military and political duties. In Britain Bevin defends UN aims and operational controls amid parliamentary questions.
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Veto Likely to Block UN Action on Korea
The Soviet veto on the six power resolution could push the Korea issue to the UN General Assembly where a condemnation of Peiping and calls for sanctions may be considered. Warren A. Austin warned that Chinese Reds defy the world while Gen. Douglas MacArthur leads UN forces in Korea.
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Milk rebellion ends as patrol moves in Georgia
Georgia's two county milk rebellion against Agriculture Commissioner Tom Linder ends today as state patrol moves in to enforce the law. Gov. Herman Talmadge ordered deputies after five of Linder's milk inspectors were arrested, deterring further protests.
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Expansion of Atomic Facilities Seen in Crisis
Washington reports the crisis may push a huge expansion of atomic facilities with a potential $1.5 billion request to Congress. The AEC set plans for a South Carolina site for new facilities and a possible Southeast Kentucky plant is only rumored.
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Controls tighten as Korea war prompts civilian curbs
Washington reports that NPA officials forecast no quick homecoming amid Korea reverses. Copper and aluminum cuts, plus a 20 percent March curtailment, are set to slow output in auto, appliances, radios, and TVs. December cobalt limits hit civilian firms. zinc and nickel curtailments may follow January 1.
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Four Point Buck Deer Falls In Love On Missouri Farm
Carthage Missouri November 30 AP Mrs Claire Jackson reports a four point buck deer on her farm southeast of Carthage has fallen for a two year old Shorthorn heifer. While hunters in 26 Missouri counties enjoy an opening, the buck stays by the heifer by day and chases her at times without bothering other cattle on the farm.
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Here
Acheson Urges Swift Arms Drive in World Crisis
Secretary of State Acheson called on the free world to prepare for the worst and speed a larger arms program in the United States and Western Europe. He warned of Soviet power and Chinese actions in Korea, urging a greatly increased scale and tempo of defense mobilization and noting possible new funding for armed forces and atomic production.
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Peiping
Tax debate stalls in Congress over corporate rates
Reported yesterday the committee pushed two alternative plans for raising the corporate income tax rate from 48 to 49 or 50 percent. The goal is to offset costs with a broader tax base and shift the burden, though critics fear higher levies will curb investment.
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Winston Churchill Plans Vacation Amid War Clouds
Amid rising war concerns, Winston Churchill reportedly turning plans toward a sun holiday. The report notes tentative departure timing and Britain’s wartime posture as European tensions intensify.
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Churchill
Britain
Fresh Snow Hampers Eastern Cleanup Efforts
Fresh falls of snow and strong winds hinder cleanup operations across the eastern states. Heaviest accumulations hit Western New York, Pennsylvania’s northwest, and Ohio's northeast corner as flurries sweep the Great Lakes and Northeastern regions. Traffic in major Ohio and Pennsylvania cities remains heavy with travel problems due to the ongoing storm. Weather officials in Chicago describe the event as an offshoot of the weekend blow across the eastern river corridor.
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