Truman seeks 17.85 billion defense boost at speed
President Truman asked Congress for 17.85 billion dollars for arms including atomic weapons with utmost speed. He cited the gravity of the world situation, Korea, and the need to strengthen forces and atomic stockpiles, while pledging free nations will not falter. Support from lawmakers was swift, with multiple senators and representatives backing rapid approval.
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Truman
Washington
Congress
Korea
United States
Free Nations
Hill D- Alay
Winchester Residents Favor Use of Atom Bomb in Korea
Winchester residents express mixed views on deploying the A bomb in Korea with some citing saving lives and pressuring Chinese Reds while others warn of innocent casualties and Christian principles. Local postmaster, fruit company rep, and several homeowners weigh political and ethical implications and urge UN action if necessary.
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Winchester
Korea
Winchesterians
Winchester ‘Sing Star
U. N
Carl Campbell
Bartonsville
United Nations
Thomas W. Kitchen
Valley Pike
Fred Sturm
Greystone Terrace
Apple Man
Melvin F. Seldon
A. B. Ruppenthal
National Ave
American Fruit Growers, Inc
Reds
Alda Shorts
Wudoun
Paul Bromley
Lixty Ave
Howard P. Starliper
Ivy St. Mechanic
Hugh Emmons
Directors of Winchester Chest Review 1950 Campaign Progress
Twenty directors met at the George Washington Hotel to update the 1950 Winchester Frederick County Community Chest drive. They set nine local representatives, reported divisions toward goals, and discussed policy revisions and a year round educational program to strengthen the Chest.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Stephens City
Wayne B. Warren
Kernstown
Drive
Henry Covington, Jr
Monford Custer
Custer
James C. Davis
Pred J. Larrick
Covington
Chest
F. L. Largent Jr
Community Chest
London Bomb Toll Estimations by British Doctors
British medical experts estimate a London atom bomb would in the first flash kill 30 000 people. With precautions and calm, deaths could be halved. delayed radiation could kill about 1 100 more. Doctors from Harwell and officials caution courage and compliance as key defenses.
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London
British Ion
E. ‘S. er-Williams
Adve
Home Office
Smith
Scotland
Departent of
Health
Britain
Harwell
Ernest Rock Darling
Ernest
Winchester Auto Wash
W. Hart
Valley Ave
Defense Chief Plan Proposed in Congress
Washington report on a National Resources Security Board draft to create a Civil Defense Agency led by a $17 500 per year chief with sweeping powers over federal agencies and state systems to coordinate civil defense after an enemy attack. House bill by Representative Durham moves to Armed Services Committee and likely Senate action. critics warn of broad powers and undefined costs.
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Washington
Gress
National Resources Security Board
House
Representative Durham
D-Nc
Armed Services
Senate House Atomic Committee
Durham
Congress
Military Establishment and
Atomic Energy Commission
Hig
Wage-Price Curbs Expected Soon
President Truman’s price administrator move spurs talks in Congress that wage price controls are likely. Lawmakers differ on timing but expect controls to appear, possibly selective. Senate leaders warn economic segments will feel impact, with Korea defense spending cited as a factor.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Michael W. DiSalle
Toledo
W. Stuart Symington
National Resources Board
Senate
Wherry
Nebraska
di Salle
Maybank
D-Sc
Senate Banking Committee
Korea
O’mahoney
D-Wye
House Economic Committee
MacArthur Rejects Stop-Before-Manchurian Frontier Claim
New York Times quotes General Douglas MacArthur denying any authoritative suggestion to halt before the Manchurian boundary. He asserts United Nations resolutions and directives guided all major UN operations and that stopping short would require UN approval. He also argues Chinese aggression was a premeditated outcome of prior defeats of North Korean forces.
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New York
New York Times
Douglas MacArthur
Times Dispatch
Washington
Arthur Krock
MacArthur
Krock
Times
Washington Dispatch
James Reston
Reston
United Nations
MacArthur Aides Say the Situation Is Not Desperate
In Tokyo MacArthur aides state UN forces in Korea are not desperate and the atomic bomb is not needed. Fifth Air Force jets hit the Chinese build up south of the Chang Chong river as UN troops retreat south of Changjin reservoir and near Hagaru. Maj. Gen. Willoughby cautions reporters and avoids endorsing drastic measures.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Eighth Army
Changchon River
Changjin
Charles A. Willoughby
North Korea
Willoughby
Truman
U. N
Pyongyang
Lin Piao
38Th Parallel
Seventh Infantry Division
Changjin Reservoir
U. S. First Marine Division
Hagaru
Browder Jailed on Contempt Count
Earl Browder, longtime No 1 American Communist, jailed for failing to post 1500 bond on a contempt of Congress charge. Federal Judge Curran denied liberty on personal bond after Browder refused to answer Senate questions during McCarthy era probe. He announced he would defend himself.
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Washington
Earl Browder
Edward M. Curran
Browder
Senate
McCarthy
R-Wis
Curran
War News At a Glance Cites Manchuria Limits and atomic stance
War news notes lack of authority to pursue Chinese Communists into Manchuria and a critical but not hopeless situation. The chief intelligence officer says no need for an atomic bomb. Reports say Chinese Reds prepare new south Chongchon River attack while Truman asks for substantial military and atomic energy funding. United Nations assembly head urges swift action as Soviet veto blocks Council moves. Premier Pleven may join Washington talks with Attlee and Truman.
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Manchuria
Chongchon River
Truman
Atomic Energy Commission
United Nations
Assembly
Nasrollah Entezan
Int Council
Pleven
France
Washington
Britain
Attlee
Buses Introduced on Loudoun Street in Winchester Transit
Winchester City Transit Line announces two major changes after a month long study. Buses will run on Loudoun Street from Piccadilly to Cork with one way traffic recently regulated. Berryville Avenue Valley Pike service shifts to hourly during off peak times, with half hour runs elsewhere, under Public Safety Committee led by Claude B Smalls Jr.
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Loudoun Street
Piccadilly
Cork
Winchester City Transit Line
Berryville Avenue Valley Pike
Loudoun
McCrory’s
Berryville Avenue
Valley Avenue
Place Brothers
McCrory's
Valley Pike
Millwood Avenue
Boscawen
Loudoun Streets
J. C. Penny
N. Braddock Street
Martinsburg Pike
City Council Public Safety Committee
Claude B Smalls, Jr
W. P. McGuire
A. Harold Rowe
Government Workers on the Increase
A congressional committee on non-essential expenditures reports October government employment rose for the fourth straight month. Total government workers reached 2,130,384, up 33,563 from September, with the military establishment up 37,207 while civilian agency employment fell by 3,644.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
Byrd
D-Va
Sarah Zane Fire Co to Hold Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. is set for Friday evening December 1 at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Burcun. Loryn M. Crabill Captain.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
Big Three Parley May Be Held to Discuss the Crisis
London reports a possible Big Three summit as Prime Minister Attlee plans a Washington visit to confer with President Truman. Pleven may join discussions in Paris as Attlee outlines aims on Korea, Far East policy, and a possible Western Powers Russia talks to ease world tension.
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London
Attlee
Washington
Truman
Paris
Foreign Office
Rene Pleven
Parisan
National Assembly
Pleven
Thero
Robert Schuman
Far East
Downing Street
Ernest Bevin
Emmanus Shinwell
Korea
United Nations
Red China
Ling South
U U. N
United States
Mr. Truman
Russia
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Atlee
Commons
House
Churchill
Europe
Defense dept Identifies 323 Korean War Casualties
The Defense Department announced 323 additional American casualties from the Korean War in list No. 164. Among the total, 198 are missing in action, four are killed, 94 wounded, and 27 injured in accidents.
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Washington
Defense Department
U N Assembly urged to take up the Korean case
Delegates at the United Nations urged rapid action on Korea as Malik and Wu voiced stalemate over removing Chinese troops. Moscow and Peiping’s positions blocked a Security Council path, prompting talks on a veto-free approach and wider U.N. engagement before Washington weekend meetings between Truman and Attlee.
Television Blamed For Decline In Theater Attendance
Hollywood magnate Charles Skouras tells Hollywood Foreign Correspondents that television has cut theater attendance by 10 to 15 percent in areas with TV. He predicts theaters will soon pair features with television entertainment to combat the loss and foresees TV in every U S theater pending FCC approval.
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Hollywood
Charles Skouras
Skouras
National Theater
Hollywood Foreign Correspondent, Association
New York
Chicago
California
Skoares
Tele
United States
Five day Virginia weather outlook and notices
Five day weather outlook for Virginia predicts rain likely Saturday night or Sunday and again Tuesday or Wednesday with about one fourth inch total precipitation. Temperatures will run two to five degrees above normal, milder Sunday, colder Monday, rising Tuesday and Wednesday. Also notices: Charley Rouss Fire Company meeting Friday Dec 1 at 8 pm. W O W election Friday Dec 1. local stock auction Saturday Dec 2 in front of Prod. Coun ty Court House at 11 am with listed securities. estate actions and auctioneers named.
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Virginia
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Robert C. Legge
W.O.W
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White Palace
N. Loudon
Kurtz Furniture
South End Fire CO
Defense Chief
Mac
J. W. Hollis Treas
City of Winchester
Harry L. McCann Treas
Frederick County
H. W. Butler Packing House
Lovett’s
White Post
Bray’s Place
Burcun
Loryn M. Crabill
U.S
U.N. Assembly
Security Council
Nasrallah Entezam
U.N
Kore
Bene Meeger
Jacob A. Mi
Malik
U. S
China
Moscow
Peiping
Gladwyn Jebb
India
Sir Benegal N. Rau
Clement Attlee
Weather Outlook
Cornelius Simpson
IOCAL + I
County Court House
G. Wash
Emn
National Fruit Prod. Co
A. B. Solenberger
Florence M. Barr
Coleman Dunn
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