Cold War Flare Sparks Korea Invasion Crisis
United Nations condemns North Korea aggression as Soviet backed forces push into South Korea with up to 40 000 ground troops and 90 tanks. U S evacuates 600 from Seoul amid reports of Russian crews on captured tanks. Senate approves 2 billion CCC loan expansion to 6 750 000 000, amid tariff clash. McCarthy retires from baseball. UN calls for cease fire. Northwest Airlines disaster near St Joseph Michigan leaves 55 passengers dead.
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Editorial unity on Korea shocks the nation
The press unites after North Korea’s invasion urging decisive U.N. action. Major papers demand force to defend South Korea, warning of a potential descent into wider war and a failed League of Nations precedent. The piece notes stock market jitters and wartime anxiety across the United States.
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North Korea
United States
United Nations
Korea
New York Times
Asia
Portland
Ore
America
Denver Post
U.N
New York Stock Exchange
Wall ‘Street
Onds
Living costs rise amid meat fueled CPI jump
The consumer price index increased by eight tenths of 1 percent from April 15 to May 15, the steepest monthly rise in nearly two years. Food prices rose 1.9 percent in the same period, driving the overall cost of living higher nationwide though the annual comparison remains below the prior year.
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Frank Erickson
America
Erickson
Ruth and the Home Life Spirit in Tough Times
The piece argues that Ruth illustrates family unity through work, shared ideals, and faith. It contrasts country and city families, emphasizes common goals over tastes, and elevates religion as the strongest family bond. It cautions against homes without shared beliefs and highlights the Bible's portrayal of devotion between Ruth and Naomi.
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Ruth
Naomi
Boaz
Education secretary warns of worsening teacher shortage
Willard E. Givens of the National Education Association says the nation faces a bleak prospect unless drastic action is taken. In his annual report he projects school enrollment rising from 26,635,000 to 34,091,000 next decade, a gain of about 7.5 million, with 750,000 more teachers needed.
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Barkley
Willard E. Givens
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Seals Adopted By Long Beach Boys Cannot Be Fed
In Long Beach California the Nu-Pikée seven adopted a baby seal found ashore by three boys from Alamitos Bay. The boys sheltered the creature aboard their sailboat but could not feed it. They tried to release the seal to its mother at sea, yet the animal kept returning to shore and followed them back each time.
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Calif
Alamitos Bay
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