Greece Wins Seat on United Nations Security Council
In Paris Greece won a Security Council seat on the 19th ballot with 39 votes to White Russia's 16. The United States backed Greece amid a rotating eastern bloc balance, while White Russia joined the U S S R and Ukraine under a Yalta framework.
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China
Jagge Amerie Began
Four New Highway Deaths in Virginia
Four people died in Virginia in separate incidents last night and today. Randolph Holloman of Parms was killed on Route 170 near South Norfolk when struck by a car. Walter Hagen of Charlotte North Carolina was charged with involuntary manslaughter. Carl B. Southard of Denbigh died on a Warwick County road with Harold Smith injured. Enos Morrison of Washington died in Arlington hospital from injuries after a truck incident near Roslyn and Edwin Wright of Rhoadsville died from an accident near Fredericksburg on December 6.
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Morrison
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Barr
U S Congressmen Clash Over Vishinsky Term Venomous Old Goat
Rep. Mike Mansfield and Rep. M Vorys attacked Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky as a venomous old goat during a UN discussion on four American airmen missing after their unarmed transport plane was forced down in Hungary. They condemned Soviet spin and sought access to the airmen, while noting U S aid to anti Khrushchev efforts and Cuba wariness in the Security Council debate.
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Stafan Wierblowski
Records Fall at City Post Office as Mail Cancellations Surge
Carl Campbell announced a new daily record of 109 819 mail cancellations surpassing the previous all time high of 104 190 set Monday. Total holiday outgoing mail reached 479 310 pieces, 56 300 more than last year. Parcels received are delivered daily including Christmas. rural residents urged to clear snow from boxes and mail for distant states should be sent Air Mail or Special Delivery.
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GI Posthumously Honored for Night Assaults on Enemy
Set 1st Class Junior Edwards of Indianola Iowa received the Medal of Honor for repeated single hand night assaults on enemy sun positions in Korea. Lt General James A Van Fleet praised the 24 year old infantryman whose bravery helped his unit hold a vitally important stronghold. Edwards served in Company 3 23rd Infantry 2nd Infantry Division.
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Washington
Junior Edwards
Indianola
Korea
James A. van Fleet
8Th Army
Edwards
23Rd Infantry
2Nd Infantry Division
Fresh Storm Buffets Nation With Snow and Cold
The nation endures a fresh storm after a week of snow and frigid cold. The system dumps heavy snow sleet and freezing rain eastward, with sub zero readings across the Midwest and plains. At least 228 deaths are linked to the severe weather as schools and businesses close and traffic snarls emerge from Denver to the Great Lakes.
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Reds Woo Surrender Of Americans With Christmas Stockings
The U S Eighth Army reports a new communist psychological tactic at the Korean War front. Christmas stockings filled with cards, gifts, a safe conduct pass and surrender invitations are being delivered across the lines by farmers or left for troops to find. The items include a handkerchief, cigarette holder, a peace pin, and multiple photos contrasting Korea and the United States.
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Buck” McDonald
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Armistice supervision talks shift to staff officers at Panmunjon
The staff officers spent two hours at Panmunjon with no report of progress. Communists proposed a compromise on airfields and neutral inspection, while seeking limits on aerial observation and troop rotation. The subcommittee planned to reconvene Friday after further staff work.
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Plans for Starting U N Prisoners Home
In Seoul the U S Eighth Army completed plans to begin moving Allied prisoners home promptly after liberation from Red camps. Prisoners will be escorted to Allied reception centers in Korea for identification medical checks and clothing before being sent to Japan for interrogation prior to possible return to their homelands.
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James Wood Frederick boys game postponed by weather
The James Wood and Frederick High School boys basketball contest has been postponed due to bad weather. No new date was announced this afternoon.
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James Wood-Frederick High
POW List Leaves Young Bride In Tearful Confusion
Agnes Sasser, 22, sees name of her first husband Pfc Walter B. Dixon on a POW list. Dixon was reported killed in Korea in May 1951. Agnes remarried Pfc William C. Sasser at Fort McPherson. She questions the listing, noting matching serial numbers but conflicting Defense Department notes of death and a paid $10,000 policy.
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Walter B. Dixon
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Korea
Agnes
William C. Sasser
Fort McPherson
Walter
Nation nears millionth traffic death in holiday boost
The National Safety Council reported 999,754 traffic deaths by 10:30 a m EST with snow and ice slowing travel. The group warned the final toll could reach one million by Saturday noon if travel patterns do not change.
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Council
County Schools Close Today for Christmas As More Snow Arrives
Frederick County Schools will dismiss for Christmas today due to heavy snowfall. Reopening is set for January 2. Winchester city schools will stay open tomorrow for the last workday before the holidays and resume January 3.
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Frederick County
Garland Quarles
Winchester
Bristol
Salem
Four Car Makers Seek Higher Ceiling Prices
Detroit reports auto makers Ford Studebaker Hudson Kaiser-Frazer applying to the Office of Price Stabilization for 1952 model price increases. Proposed ceilings range from Ford 71 to 114 dollars and Lincoln 203 to 316, Studebaker 112 to 155 for Champion and 161 to 197 for Commander, Hudson 95 to 142, Kaiser-Frazer Henry J 379 to 417 and Kaisers 402. Some firms may hold increases below the full amount if OPS approves.
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Kaiser-Frazer
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Champion
Commander
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Kaisers
First Phase of Checking Prisoner List Completed
The Defense Department finished the first phase of reviewing the Communist list of American POWs in Korea by 8 30 p m EST last night identifying about 2940 of 3198 names. Telegrams went to next of kin while about 250 names remained to be resolved.
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Man Sentenced to Three Years for Robbery
A man was found guilty of robbery and sentenced by Judge Elliott D. Mar to three years in prison. The trial occurred after the defendant was accused of breaking and entering Brown's home in the town area. The case referenced related fugitives and a second charge tied to Skyway Grill.
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Gaveed
Virginia State Penitentiary
Brown
Henry
Johned
Louis
Skyway Grill
Peata
Third Largest Wheat Crop Is Seen Next Year
Washington report from the Agriculture Department forecasts a wheat crop next year may top 1,165,000,000 bushels, the third-largest on record, boosting reserves by up to 100 million while plantings occur next spring.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Motorship Erria Fire Leaves 11 Missing Near Astoria
Coast Guard reports eight passengers and three crew members missing from the Danish motorship Erria burning near the Columbia River mouth. Officials say 23 passengers and 60 crew members are accounted for, with about 114 aboard when the ship anchored outside the river bar awaiting weather to cross.
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