US 16th Corps Clears Red Traps in Northeast Korea
Dispatches report US forces in Northeast Korea withdrawing to coastal flatlands under cover of ships and air power. The 10th Corps avoided Chinese traps, abandoning several cities as evacuation fleets move along the Sea of Japan coast amid ongoing UN operations.
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Attlee says UN troops will hold in Korea and backs Truman on atom
Prime Minister Attlee spoke in the House of Commons expressing good hopes for UN forces to withstand in Korea. He said he was satisfied with President Truman's stance on the atomic bomb and urged genuine East West discussions with Russia.
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House of Commons
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Russia
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House
Winston Churchill
Far East
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J. Lawton Collins
MacArthur
Planned Retreat That Saved the 8th Army
Lieutenant General Walton H. Walker kept the Eighth Army from panicking as Chinese forces launched a major offensive on November 25. The withdrawal, carefully planned in advance, remained orderly and controlled, with minimal losses despite heavy enemy numbers. Analysts compare the maneuver to Rommel’s North Africa retreat, noting the UN forces preserved strength for future operations.
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Tubercular bug fights back as Christmas Seals grow
Central Texas farmers and others nationwide will vote on the acreage allotment program Thursday. Slaughter cattle are scarce and prices at Capitol Live Stock Firm reach a two year high. St Edwards introduces a new refereeing style in basketball games stirring change.
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Not For Sale Site Ends Austin Junior High Plot Fuss
The T. H. Williams tract at West 29th Street and Shoal Creek was declared not for sale by owner T. H. Williams. Board President W. L. Kocurek and protest delegates clashed Monday night as Williams said he will build a home there and does not want to sell.
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Farmers Asked For More Food
Dallas report on the 32nd annual American Farm Bureau convention quotes W Averell Harriman urging increased production of foods and fibers in short supply. Allan B Kline says farmers can meet manpower limits and will do the hard work to supply wartime like needs.
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Iowa
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US and Britain Back Plan for Korea Cease-Fire Probe
The United States and Britain endorsed a proposal by 13 Asian and Middle East nations for the UN to explore a possible Korean cease-fire. The US will not make Far East policy decisions until a cease-fire is in effect. India’s Sir Benegal Rau presented the plan. China appears to push a Monroe Doctrine stance. Peiping reportedly desires peace. The committee adjourned awaiting instructions, with approval expected to move to the General Assembly under Nasralla Entezam’s leadership.
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Cotton Export License Applications Mounting
The Commerce Department reports applications to export cotton greatly exceed limits. Only 987,413 bales remain to be licensed, while 3,340 applications for 1,457,322 bales are on file. Quotas are set by the Agriculture Department.
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Army Doubles January February Draft Quotas
Washington reports the Army will call 160 000 draftees in January and February nearly doubling prior totals. January rises to 80 000 and February to 60? 80 000. Navy and Air Forces rely on volunteers. A congressional change may be needed to sustain this pace. Public figures push universal service. Committees warn of Soviet atomic threat and demand bigger U S armed forces. Bush and Conant headline a new defense group urging mobilization.
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Truman to address crisis with radio report this week
President Truman plans a national radio address Friday or Saturday night to outline a world crisis as congressional leaders meet at the White House to consider a national emergency. Key developments include continuation of price controls on tin, a meeting of the Economic Stabilization Agency, tank production talks, and calls for a long range global defense plan. Senator Lyndon Johnson urges rapid planning and an end to defense department confusion amid war threat. The Texan notes the US is at war with Communist China and resources must be conserved for potential mobilization.
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D-Ga
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China
Truman Letters Draw Fire Over Campaign Low Tone
President Truman fires off another letter criticizing the recent campaign’s low tone. Hebert replies calling the rebuke regrettable, while Truman notes his Thanksgiving proclamation urging prayers for peace. The exchange, released by Hebert’s office, follows prior sharp back and forth on religion and politics.
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Probe Continues On GI Training
The House investigation into possible abuses of the GI training program moves to Dallas with Rep Teague leading. Hearings start Thursday and Friday with at least twelve Dallas Fort Worth witnesses summoned. Lenderman, head of the VA training facilities in Dallas, resigned after questioning about personal dealings involving a Fort Worth man running GI barber schools in Texas.
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Reservists uncertain on status after national emergency call
Washington officials clarified that a national emergency declaration would not automatically mobilize reservists. Army Navy and Air Force would still call up personnel per needs, with the slow down policy potentially set aside, and pay or insurance would not change automatically.
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