New Defense Line Forged By UN Army In Korea
UN forces in South Korea form a unified command under Lt Gen Ridgeway to defend Seoul area. The 8th Army and 10th Corps brace for a Chinese thrust after the Hungnam evacuation and to counter three pronged advances toward Kaesong and Seoul.
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Tokyo
U. S
10Th Corps
8Th Army
South Korea
Seoul
Hungnam
United Nations
Yuo
Matthew B. Ridgeway
Washington
Walton H. Walker
Walker
Sth
Edward M. Almond
United Press
William Burson
Ridgway
Barges Loose Sink Ship After Fog in New Orleans
Eight or more barges broke their moorings on the foggy Mississippi and struck three freighters. The freighter ERito reportedly sank with a large hole in its side. Owners Mike Gilbrich and Marine Garcia valued the vessel at $100,000. The New Majestic nearby sustained minor damage. Coast Guard Hudon stood by unable to assist due to fog.
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New Orleans
Mike Gilbrich
Marine Gercia
Majestic
General Walker's Body to Return for Burial
U S 8th Army Commander Lt Gen Walton H Walker will be sent to the United States for burial late this week Gen Douglas MacArthur's headquarters said He was killed in a jeep accident north of Seoul while en route to decorate British and American soldiers including his captain son The three star jeep collided head on with a South Korean truck and he died shortly after
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U. S. 8Th Army
Walton H. Walker
United States
Douglas MacArthur
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Seoul
Korea
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British Commonwealth Brigade
Matthew B. Ridgeway
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Eighth Army
International Soundphoto
Guerrilla Activity Delays Supplies to Red Armies
Chinese nationalist officials report heightened guerrilla operations across southeast China opposite Formosa, delaying Communist supply lines to Korea. They claim troops diverted from Tibet invasion weaken the mainland invasion, though anti-communist movement remains hopeful of future blockades. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek cites 1,661,000 guerrillas, mainly in southern China.
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Washington
China
Korea
Formosa
Tibet
Chiang Kai-Shek
Don Maxwell Heads Zeredetha Council
Don Maxwell was elected illus trous master of the Zeredetha Council 21 of the R. and S.M. at the meeting last Friday night. Other officers elected include W.P. Dusenbery deputy master Donald Lins PCW George Mc Daniel treasurer and W C Bell recorder. The other officers will be appointed by the illustrious Master of installation night in January.
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Zeredetha Council
R. and
S.M
W.P. Dusenbery
Donald Lins
PCW
George McDaniel
W. C. Bell
Government Claims Remington Stole Secrets for Reds
The government told a federal court jury that economist William W. Remington stole vital government documents to secretly deliver them to Russian spy couriers. Remington, charged with perjury for denying before a grand jury that he was a Communist, faced opening statements by U S Attorney Saypol who said he lied about his party membership.
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New York
William W. Remington
Remington
William Chanler
Commerce Department
Washington
Elizabeth Bentley
U.S
Saypol
Nand
Communist Party
Severe Cold Wave Hits Iowa After Snow Storm
A severe cold wave moved into Iowa following a Christmas snow storm. The weather bureau forecast 20 below zero in snow covered northeast areas with lows around 10 below elsewhere and 5 to 15 above today. Snow totals ranged from a trace to eight inches in extreme northeast, with highways generally normal despite patches of snow in protected areas.
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U.P
Iowa
Weather Bureau
State Highway Commission
Garner
Watersloo
Davenport
Rock Island Trains Collide Near Lineville
The Rock Island imperial passenger train crashed into a stalled freight train about three miles east of Lineville. Three crewmen were injured and several passengers may be hurt but not seriously. One diesel locomotive burned. the engine, fireman, and mail clerk were rushed to a hospital in Trenton, Missouri. The track remained blocked into the afternoon.
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Rock Island Imperial
Rock Island
Here
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Imperial
West
Trenton
Post Office Recovers After Heaviest Christmas Mail Season
Post master Jay Brown reports one of the heaviest seasons on record as 202 484 letters and cards moved through the cancellation machine in a two week span. Parcel post deliveries ran on Sunday and Christmas Day, while third class mail such as magazines and circulars continued to be delivered. The local office remains closed for two more days while cleanup continues.
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Jay Brown
Brown
Firemen Called to Zelinsky Residence Fire
Firemen were summoned Monday to the Walter Zelinsky residence at 509 South Fourth Street. Smoke damage from a faulty fireplace flue confined the damage.
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Walter Zelinsky
South Fourth Street
Eight Iowa Died In Weekend Highway And Fire Accidents
Eight Iowans died over the Christmas weekend in crashes and a fatal house fire. Notable victims include Thomas Barnes 9 months Des Moines and Randall Williams 17 Brandon, among others, with a charge for improper passing filed against George McCullough Chapin.
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United Press
Iowa
Thomas Barnes
David L Barnes
Des Moines
Highway 64
Andre Carstensen
George McCullough
Chapin
MecCullough
Barnes
Advance KC Christmas Party Moved to Wednesday
The Knights of Columbus Christmas party, previously set for Thursday, is advanced to Wednesday at 8 PM in St James social hall. The change accommodates the district CYO meeting scheduled for Thursday evening at the same venue.
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Knights of Columbus
St. James
CYO
Black Christmas toll on roads and fires across nation
Traffic accidents killed 554 people during the holiday weekend amid severe winter weather. The National Safety Council called it a Black Christmas and urged lessons to lower New Year tolls. Fires claiming numerous lives were linked to overheated stoves and faulty Christmas lights as a cold wave swept the country.
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National Safety Council
Arctic
Great Plains
Oklahoma
Ned H. Dearborn
America
Light Snowfall Today and Cold Night After Holiday
The weather observer reports a very light snowfall and a low of three below zero overnight. By early afternoon the sun returned with no further snowfall expected today.
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Washington
Christmas Spirit Helps Evicted Family and Other Iowa Tales
In Britt a veteran and family faced eviction but relief funds and local donors supplied rent payments and essentials. In Fulton a fire destroyed the Morrows’ home, yet radio appeals brought clothing toys and cash. Marshalltown and nearby groups aided by redistributing gifts and toys for local children.
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David Hackett
Soldier's Relief Fund
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Kire
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Verne Morrow
Fulton
Edward Loftus
Clinton
KROS
Lost Presents
Marriage licenses issued at courthouse to four couples
A marriage license was issued at the court house Sunday to John R. Coffman of Washington and Roberta J. Shalla of Kalona, and today to Willis R. Miller and Lois M. Steckley, both of Welt man.
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John R. Coffman
Washington
Roberta J. Shalla
Kalona
Willis R. Miller
Lois M. Steckley
Weltman
Marian and Ruth Sridges Spend Christmas in Davenport
Marian and Ruth Sridges traveled from Muscatine to Davenport to celebrate Christmas with family and friends, enjoying seasonal gatherings and local traditions.
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Ruth Sridges
Muscatine
Christ
Davenport
Eisenhower Faces Major European Challenge as Commander
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower receives a paper army for Europe with Atlantic pact nations forming land air and supply forces from France Britain and the United States. He must win Western trust and persuade Europe that the United States is their bulwark against Communism while Europe decides on national armies.
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United States
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Europe
Eisenhower
Russia
Three Die in Arkansas Beechcraft Plane Crash
Hope Arkansas report of a Beechcraft Bonanza crash eight miles southwest of town. Three persons killed including Fred Jones Sr and Jr of Oklahoma City and Fred Johnson. initial injuries reported later corrected. Plane originated in Oklahoma City. destination undetermined.
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Arkansas
Hope, Ark
Fred Jones, Sr
Fred Jones, Jr
Oklahoma City
Fred Johnson
New Anti-Tank Gun Enters Production Noted by Army
The Army announced a 105 mm jeep mounted, recoiless anti-tank rifle dubbed M-27 is in production with claims of unprecedented hitting power. Officials would not confirm Korea usage and emphasized it is not yet standard equipment.
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Washington
Korea
Farm Bureau Plans Youth Training School in Des Moines
The Iowa Farm Bureau invites county bureaus and local farm firms to cooperate in a youth training school in Des Moines January 26 27. Sponsored as the bureau’s first event of its kind the program will cover cooperatives farm organizations and government farm agencies with lectures and discussions. Four youths from each county will be invited by county Farm Bureaus to attend.
Free dance sponsored by Musicians Union Muscatine chapter
The Musician's Union of America Muscatine chapter hosts a free dance at the VFW rooms on Friday December 29. All young married couples are invited to attend.
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Musician’s Union of America
Muscatine
VFW Rooms
Tipton Man Reported In Fair Condition After Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Clarence Swails 30 of Tipton was in fair condition at University Hospitals after Sheriff Murphy described an attempted death by his own action. Swails reportedly shot himself in the head with a .22 caliber pistol last night as his car left Highway One four miles east of here. Audrey Coleman and Earl Reynolds, fellow Tipton men, said Swails was all right when they left to seek help after the car went into a ditch.
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Iowa
ELEY
Clarence Swails
Tipton
University Hospitals
Albert Murphy
Murphy
Swails
Highway One
Here
Audrey Coleman
Earl Reynolds
Pope Extends Holy Year Indulgence To All Catholics
Pope Pius XII expands the 1951 plenary indulgence to Catholics worldwide. Believers must visit designated churches, go to confession, receive Holy Communion, and recite specified prayers. Instructions cover both Eastern and Western rites of the Church.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius XII
Rome
Scotland Yard Searches Britain for Stone of Destiny
Police across Britain mount a nationwide hunt for the Stone of Scone after it was stolen from Westminster Abbey before dawn. Authorities urge public tips and monitor highways from London as they seek a man and woman with Scottish accents seen near the abbey.
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Stone of Destiny
London
Britain
Scone
Westminster Abbey
England
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