U S Forces Fall Back Toward Hungnam
American units pulled back to a new gun and tank line five miles from the Hungnam sea coast as overwhelming Chinese forces assaulted the UN beachhead in Korea. Hamhung was abandoned with civilians streaming toward the sea while Maj. Gen. David G. Barr praised firepower and defended the withdrawal as necessary.
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Tokyo
U.P
Hungnam
Hamhung
United Nations
10Th Corps
Korea
Yonpo
U. S. Seventh Division
David G. Barr
Cherokee mother asks commandant to redeploy son to Korea
A Cherokee mother, Mrs. Glen B. Peterson, asks Marine Commandant Clifton Cates to return her lone surviving son, Tech Sgt. Robert J. Ward, to combat in Korea. Ward, 24, appealed to her after orders to move him to a rear area. he has seen three family tragedies including two brothers killed in World War II and Iwo Jima. He remains with his platoon, fearing he cannot leave his men. Ward writes of love for his wife Bettye and daughter Bobbie Linda and his wish to fight to keep his people free.
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Inglewood
Calif
U.P
Marine Corps
Korea
Glen B. Peterson
Robert J. Ward
Peterson
Frank Ward
Saipan
Ernest
Iwo Jima
Robert
Navy
Clifton Cates
Japan
Ward
Inchon
Mander
Little Squaw
Bobbie Linda
Bettye
United Front Urged Of All United Front Urged Of All
President Truman declares a national emergency and calls all citizens to unite to meet the threat of world conquest by Communist imperialism. He orders mobilization of military and civil defenses and a vast production effort across farms factories and businesses to strengthen national security. The proclamation outlines citizen duties to sacrifice for the common good and to support the United Nations effort.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
Korea
Aigen
United Nations
Gate Snk
Lara
United States
Tucson Sees 100th Straight Day Without Rain
Tucson marks the 100th day with no measurable precipitation, a record-tying stretch possibly matching the city’s driest spells. Forecasters predict mostly clear skies tonight and Sunday with no rain expected and temperatures steady.
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Tucson
No Can Doo No Can Do or 15th Hopes He Can
In Korea with the U S Third Division on December 16 a South Korean infantryman joins the ranks, bringing the Fifteenth regiment motto Can Do into a puzzled moment as soldiers meet No Can Doo.
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Korea
U. S
Fifteenth Infantry
No Can Doo
Tito Aid Bill Passage Set For Next Week
The 38 million dollar Yugoslav aid bill, aimed at backing Marshal Tito against Moscow communism, looks assured of congressional approval next week as a conference committee ironed out differences. The plan includes a local currency fund and required use of surplus U.S. foods to meet Yugoslavia’s needs, with safeguards for free movement of U.S. supervisors and non discrimination.
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Washington
Marshal Tito
Moscow
Senate-House
Senate
Yugoslavia
House
U.S
Tito
Truman
Congress
Cost Of Living Rise Really Hits Bottom
Columbus reports added pressure on households as Banner Diaper Service Co announces a 10 cent weekly rise in service rates. The move comes amid ongoing inflation and increases in living costs across the region.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.P
Banner Diaper Service Co
UN finishes work for year amid Korean war stalemate
The 1950 United Nations assembly wrapped its fifth session with most business settled except the Chinese Korean question. Russia and Red China blocked peace moves, as UN highlights included the Acheson plan and vows to unite against aggression. Military actions near Korea continued as UN forces withdrew under Chinese pressure.
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New York
United Nations Assembly
Russia
China
Nasrallah Entezam
Iran
Acheson
Security Council
Soviet Union
United Nations
South Korea
World reacts to Truman emergency call around globe
Western papers hailed the U S move as hope for the non Communist world while eastern outlets denounced it as a step toward war. Pravda warned of war forecasts. Bonn and Paris officials spoke of grave risk and potential talks with China and Russia. Greece backed the United States. Danish and Italian papers urged defenses and policy firmness. Communist outlets blamed U S intervention for heightening tensions.
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London
Truman
United States
Russia
Communist Party
Pravda
Europe
Theu. S
Bonn
Germany
Red China
Soviet Union
China
Electrical Inspector Appeals in Tucson After Dismissal
Cecil H Clark electrical inspector for the city of Tucson filed an appeal through attorney Albert Hesselberg city personnel director and asked for a hearing before the city civil service board. Clark, in office since March 4 1946, was suspended Oct 26 pending investigation into alleged misconduct and was dismissed last Saturday. Hesselberg said the hearing would be held as soon as possible but no date is set yet.
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Cecil H. Clark
Tucson
Albert Hesselberg
City Civil Service Board
Clark
Phil J. Martin Jr
Hesselberg
Rail Workers Return to Duties Across Major Cities
Rail yard workers ended a three day strike and gradually resumed duties in Chicago Washington St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Asheville Minneapolis Dallas Nashville Battle Creek and Los Angeles. The post office lifted embargoes on Christmas parcel post as unions and federal courts weighed in on the dispute amid ongoing wage talks and stalled negotiations.
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Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Boston
Asheville
N. C
Minneapolis
Dallas
Nashville
Battle Creek
Mich
Los Angeles
Post Office Department
W. C. Curley
Chicago Area Rail Superintendents Association
Truman
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Cleveland
Farmy
Orange Object Dives In Lake
GRAND HAVEN Mich Dec 16 UP A Montague Mich business man and his five children reported seeing a big orange colored object crash into Lake Michigan in flames early today. Otto Heinz said he saw it five miles off shore and it looked like a harvest moon when it hit the water. Coast guard and state police searched the area while rail and air authorities reported no missing aircraft and routine operations over the lake through the night.
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Grand Haven
Mich
Montague
Lake Michigan
Otto Heinz
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Selfridge
Air Force Base
Midway Airport
Chicago
Heinz
Coast Guard
Milwaukee
Wis
Muskegon
Truman Warns Of Dangers
President Truman warned of grave danger facing the nation and outlined a four point plan to preserve freedom. He called for united action with the United Nations, strengthened allied defenses, rapid expansion of U S armed forces and production, and an expanded economy with controls to curb price rises and wage stabilization. He announced new price controls and a defense mobilization office to direct government actions.
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Mr. Truman
Defense Mobilization
Charles E. Wilson
General Electric Co
Wilson
Truman
E —Ent
Washington
United Nations
U. S
Deat
Korea
United States
America
Kremlin
Office of Defense Mobilization
Captain Knew What He Wanted in Korea
In Korea with the U.S. Third Division on December 16 a captain was picked up during the night and hauled in for questioning. When pressed he muttered the word Scotch and soda and answered bourbon water to a challenge.
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Korea
U. S
Price Controls Loom On Essentials Incoming Orders Soon
Washington reports the government will issue initial price control orders today with President Truman warning that chiselers will not be allowed. Early controls will be selective and voluntary wage and price limits aim to defend defense needs. Over 60 to 90 days more orders will follow as stabilization agencies begin work and fair standards are set.
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Washington
Truman
Tremen
Greyhound Fights Bus Line Order in Phoenix Case
Greyhound Bus Lines lawyers planned a superior court suit to block Sun Valley Bus Lines from operating Phoenix to the Mesa Chandler Gilbert area. They contend the Arizona corporation commission overstepped its authority by granting the certificate, which the Sun Valley firm had received yesterday to serve the southside area.
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Phoenix
Greyhound Bus Lines
Sun Valley Bus Lines Authority
Mesa-Chandler-Gilbert
Arizona Corporation Commission
Sun Valley
Southside
Greyhound
Pearson Slams McCarthy in Senate on Pearson Record
Drew Pearson rebukes Senator McCarthy on the Senate floor for accusing him of pro communism. The famed columnist defends his anti communism record while McCarthy denounces him as a liar and a Moscow influenced figure. David Karr denies any Communist ties and challenges McCarthy to repeat charges outside immunity. Adam Hat Stores president denounces McCarthy’s remarks as unwarranted.
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Pearson
Wisconsin
McCarthy
Washington
Senate
Moscow
Adam Hat Co
Tlease
David Karr
Karr
Washington Monument
New York
William H. Weintraub & Co., Inc
Charles V. Molesworth
Adam Hat Stores, Inc
Adam Hat Stores
Weather and notices tease upcoming pages and sections
A brief page guide lists sections and topics in the issue. It notes page 2 carries a rain-making contract approval and page 3 references call-ups by two national guard units while page 10 reviews index food prices and Pearson content.
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Greece
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Berlingske Aftenavis
University of Arizona
Lewis W. Douglas
Arizona
Great Britain
Robert L. Nugent
University
Board of Regents
J. Byron McCormick
Captain
Greyhound Fights Bus Line Order
Drew Pearson
Sen
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
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Society
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