Communists Mauled In Korean Battles
In Korea 3500 Chinese Communist troops faced U S and South Korean forces on Triangle Hill and Sniper Ridge as mortars rockets and heavy guns blasted them. US Seventh Division units were encircled but broke out amid bitter hand to hand fighting. In Seoul President Syngman Rhee urged united anti Communist effort and warned victory here would embolden anti Communist nations in the Far East and Soviet satellites.
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Rival Theme Songs Highlight Presidential Campaign
The WORLD This Week analyzes the race as major candidates approach the finish. Republicans tie heavy registration to protests against the Administration corruption in Washington and costs of living. Democrats cite prosperity under 20 years of Democratic rule and fear of a downturn if Republicans win.
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European Army Delay in France Worries French Supporters
French leaders clash over ratification of the European army plan led by Foreign Minister Schuman. Edouard Herriot warned on provisions allowing Germany a police force while French troops limits could tighten. Pinay defended France stance as delays stir suspicion of collusion with Herriot.
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UN Committee Debates Korean War Amid Election Delays
The 60 nation United Nations Political Committee weighs Korea without General Assembly debate, aiming for a confidence vote on US handling of Panmunjom talks and repatriation terms. President Truman clashes with Republicans over alleged anti Jewish and anti Catholic remarks as Stevenson campaigns vigorously across 12 states.
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Miners Protest Wage Battle Over Milk and Pay Boost
Miners protest cuts to a $1.90 daily wage with a 40 cent reduction from the Wage Stabilization Board. Leaders like John L. Lewis decry the cut and threaten to strike, citing families needing milk and a firm contract. Officials back the WSB stance as inflation controls.
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Vietminh Victory Shocks Nghia Lo in Indochina
Vietminh forces crushed the French Union garrison at Nghia Lo in a major attack amid vertical rains. French commanders cite lack of armored reinforcements and weak fortifications as causes. The setback follows February 14 and signals Vietminh regrouping for further operations toward Yunnan China, with Lai Chau as a key nearby stronghold.
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Turkey Republic Day and Navy training noted
Dates mark October 29 Turkey Republic Day in 1923 era commemoration and October 31 Hallowe en. November 1 sees Army Navy amphibious training at Little Creek Virginia and Newark Airport resumes commercial aviation operations.
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British Send Forces to Kenya to Contain Mau Mau
Dr. Howard A. Howe of Johns Hopkins announced a vaccine showing favorable responses in initial controlled tests on six Baltimore children. He warned many unknowns remain before large scale use.
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Hope parries with Truman on whistle stop tour advice
Bob Hope recalls receiving a Truman citation and offers political quip. He jokes that a whistle stop tour would benefit if Jane Russell joined, suggesting the president would "get a lot more whistles."
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Bank holdup and cave-resident found in separate city reports
In Los Angeles a gray haired woman robbed a downtown bank cashier of one thousand dollars then vanished. In Pittsburgh police, alerted by smoke, poked a stick into a crack and found John Kervertis sixty eight living in a tunnel under the sidewalk. Kansas City cattlemen at the American Royal Livestock show wore I Like Herefords buttons.
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