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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
3
Editor notes that Truman and Atlee discussed postwar world tensions while U.N. forces retreat. Wage price controls are hinted as a policy measure. The column reflects Western Newspaper Union analysis with editorial framing.
British Prime Minister Attlee and President Truman met in Washington to discuss Korea and the world situation. They weighed whether UN forces in Korea should withdraw or fight on, and debated a blockade against Communist China versus defense of Europe and Southeast Asia. Observers said Europe is the decisive theater of operations. The cost of living index rose to 174.8, boosting automatic pay for nearly a million auto workers while others feel the squeeze.
Military observers warn of a potential Dunkirk like evacuation as UN forces retreat toward Seoul. China reportedly fields up to a million troops, threatening the Eighth Army under Lt. Gen. Walton H Walker with near impossible odds if a stand is made. A Pusan style beachhead could offer a last evac route to Japan.
A devotional story compares tangible gifts to the invisible gift of love. A wealthy lady learns through a servant that the real Christmas present is acts done for love. The tale parallels Mary and Jesus and reminds readers that true giving is silent, unpriced, and known only to God.
Civil defense chief James J. Wadsworth told the atomic energy committee the administration seeks 3.1 billion dollars to build bomb shelters and fund related mobilization. About two thirds would fund communal shelters with federal matching aid to states and cities. Field tests start soon, with specifications to follow, and every citizen urged to participate in defense readiness.
Defense department announced American casualties in Korea reached 31,028 by late November. The list counts 5,307 deaths 21,114 wounded and 4,611 missing overall. Army 26,627 casualties including 4,442 dead. Marine Corps 3,829 including 725 dead. Navy 328 including 50 dead. December actions not listed.
The quote reflects Charles H. Spurgeon on letting conduct proclaim faith rather than preach. It notes the heavy task of restraining one’s own self and urges living a visible, faithful witness through daily deeds.
December 25 is celebrated as a red letter day in many lands with diverse customs. The World Book Encyclopedia notes its long-standing observance since the 4th century. Scandinavian trees, Norwegian rice pudding with an almond, and a brave traveler welcoming lighted homes are described. In China, three-piece muslin stockings hold gifts from Lan Khoong Khoong and Dun Che Lao Ren. Guatemala Honduras and Mexico feature a pinata tradition with candy rewards.
Christmas was the top event in Norway with six months of preparations. Families prepared food clothing and household items at home. Shoes were tanned from home raised hides and clothing was woven on hand looms.
The article notes 15 to 16 million trees cut and shipped for the holiday market with prices from 1 to 15 dollars. It highlights regional varieties, with balsam or spruce in the lake states, New England, and Appalachia, and other evergreens elsewhere. It mentions lodgepole pine and Douglas fir in Colorado and Douglas fir on the Pacific coast, plus scrub pine in Maryland Virginia and Washington D.C. and white pine hemlock and red cedar in other locales.
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