UN forces repulse Chinese assault in Korea as 1000 Reds killed
In Northwest Korea during the week ending Sunday, Allied air power halted a Chinese three-regiment attack against South Korea’s Sixth Division near Roumup and the Chongchon line. reports say about 1,000 Chinese were killed as UN forces, including the First Cavalry Division and Third Infantry Division, pressed toward key river bridges while continuing to push back the Chinese offensive.
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United Nations
Forecast of harsh winter drive by Chinese Reds in Korea
An American intelligence briefing warns UN forces in Korea could face a bitter winter campaign as Chinese troops strengthen positions north of the front. Reports describe large troop movements, armored redeployments, and prisoner testimonies indicating Nine Chinese divisions may confront UN units, signaling a heavy logistical toll.
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United Nations
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Ore Aeverai
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American air forces strike across Korea in major Sunday assault
American forces led a large Sunday attack against Chinese and Red Korean troops and supply lines in North Korea. B29s dropped about 240 tons of fire bombs on three targets while light bombers used fragmentation and napalm bombs. Fighters claimed 300 to 400 Communist kills in over 200 sorties and Mustangs hit a convoy near Sakchu destroying trucks and a fuel dump. The Far East airlift moved 1,000 tons of supplies from Japan, including a night drop of ammunition to South Korean troops north of the 37th parallel.
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Noblesville
Ind
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Neil R. Bartimus
Austin
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Sigourney
Iowa
Fifth Air Force
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Far East Combat Cargo Command
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Charles Rosecranz
Rosie
Hawaii
Dreams About Home Broken For Fighting Legions
Don Whitehead reports from the Chongchon River front as US Army soldiers face disillusionment in Korea. The narrative reflects a personal hope for a swift end near the Manchurian border, contrasting with ongoing combat three weeks into November.
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Korea to bear rebuilding brunt in US aided plan
In Seoul on November 12 William C. Foster of the ECA told Korean leaders they must bear the brunt and set the pace for rebuilding their war wrecked country with U.S. and free world support. A Korean committee urged aid from a single independent source to supplement the UN program and Meyer was named head of the ECA mission.
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Free World
Foster
United Nations
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Standard Vacuum Oil
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Ea Ge
Fort Worth Records Only U S Point Without Normal Phone Service
Fort Worth was the only city in Texas without normal telephone service as of Sunday night observers said. Southwestern Bell workers returned to posts across Division 6 with pickets at three buildings but service waned to the main office by late afternoon. The nationwide strike began Thursday morning led by Western Electric.
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New York
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R. G C. Pollock
New York City
Amarillo
Abilene
Texas Longhorns Clash Buffs for Cotton Bowl Berth
In the waning days of the season a major clash between Texas Longhorns and an opponent determines the Rest berth in the Cotton Bowl. The Monday Morning Page 5 discusses the grand entrance and prize implications.
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Sion
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New York Solon Race Investigation Ordered
Chairman Mansfield of the House campaign spending committee ordered an investigation into the New York congressional race where W Kingsland Macy narrowly lost. Macy had received the Hanley letter that stirred controversy in the state vote drive and requested the inquiry.
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Mansfield
Freight Derailment Destroys Tracks Near Thorndale
A Missouri Pacific freight train derailed on a bridge two miles east of Thorndale sending 21 of 75 cars into a 20 foot ditch. No injuries were reported though four hundred feet of track were damaged and lines and trees were toppled. The train traveled from St Louis to Austin and was rerouted until repairs were completed.
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Missouri Pacific
Here
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Missouri-Pacific
Palestine-San Antonio
Sheffield
St. Louis
Austin
Santa Fe
Palestine
Temple
Taylor
Actress Julia Magione Dies Exponent of Shakespeare Plays
Julia Magione, 85, former actress and leading exponent of Shakespearean roles with her husband E. H. Sothern, died Sunday in a New York City hotel. She and Sothern dominated Shakspearean stage from 1904 to 1924.
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Julia Magione
E. H. Sothern
New York City
Woman Doctor Charged With Kidnapping in New Mexico Abduction
Dr Nancy Campbell 43 was charged Sunday night with kidnapping for ransom in the Friday abduction of nine year old Linda Stamm near Santa Fe New Mexico. Bond set at 25000 and she remains in jail as FBI and local authorities traced the ransom plot and arrest scene. Linda was later released after a ransom attempt failed and authorities closed in at the Stamm home. The case drew onlookers as Campbell, Yale educated and regarded for charity work, faced charges in a dramatic investigation culminating at Sos Y Lomas district.
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N. M
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Linda Stamm
Robert Fox
David Carmody
Carmody
Yale
FBI
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Kilman Campbell
Laura
Brooks General Hospital
San Antonio
Linda
Stamm
Sos Y Lomas
Sun and Hills
Here
New Mexico
Stamm Place
Gillespie Wreck Claims San Antonio Man Near Fredericksburg
Paul M. Saur 22, a civilian employee of Kelly Air Force Base, was killed when his car struck a concrete bridge five miles south of Fredericksburg. His companion Lewis Sylvester 56 was hospitalized with severe shock. Saur's body was taken to San Antonio. his mother resides there.
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ANS
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Saur
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Tom Carey
Ivan Lawrence
Donald Nickles
Truman Faces Soft-Pedal Fair Deal in Unity Drive
Friends say President Truman may ease back parts of his Fair Deal as Republicans take control in the new Congress. He reportedly will not force Senate Democrats to back a chosen leader, aiming to unite a reduced Democratic bloc while weighing domestic versus foreign policy priorities.
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Oklahoma
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Montana
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Kentucky
Russians Build Strong Navy as Survey Sees Quiet Threat
Brassey’s 1950 Annual cites Britain’s unofficial survey that Russia is rapidly expanding its navy with two 35,000-ton battleships completed this year and more under construction. It notes aircraft carriers, 360 submarines with plans to reach 1,000 by end of 1951, and a first line air force of 18,000 planes aided by German tech.
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Australian envoy flies to Far East for red negotiations
James Plimsoll, Australian member of the UN Korean commission, travels to the Far East to seek direct talks with Chinese Communist leaders on Korea. He stressed the commission will work to establish a united democratic Korea and reduce regional tensions amid ongoing Security Council maneuvers.
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Yalu River
Truman Proposals Seek Wider Foreign Aid After Marshall Plan
President Truman outlined a broad foreign aid program to extend Western Europe recovery and rearma ment, bolster Southern Asia and the Middle East against Communism, and expand raw material production. The Gray report recommends a central aid agency, continued Europe support past mid 1952, and more loans and grants totaling over 1.1 billion dollars annually for underdeveloped areas and Japan careful consideration of further Japan aid.
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Middle East
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Gordon Gray
Gray
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Free World
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Fire damages part of Williams's home
A fire at the home of Fred Williams, American-Statesman sports editor, at 2005 Scenic Drive damaged the roof over two bedrooms and furniture by water. The blaze began about 7 30 p m and was likely sparked by a chimney. Crews controlled the fire in under an hour, says District Fire Chief A F Schriber.
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American-Statesman
Scenic Drive
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A. F. Schriber
Republicans Eye Gains as Census Redraws House Seats
Republicans appear set to benefit from the 1952 census redrawing of House lines. California gains seven seats, Michigan Florida Virginia and others add members, while New York Illinois Pennsylvania lose seats. Gerrymandering fears and court challenges loom as legislatures redraw districts ahead of the 1952 elections.
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