US forces take hill near Chorwon after fierce five push
Western Front dispatch details Allied assault south of Chorwon Korea. American regimental staffer says the hill was captured after repeated assaults. 800 Chinese dead reported on the reverse slope. Tanks supported the drive as Chinese anti tank guns were captured. War diary notes heavy rain and relentless artillery as heavy combat persisted along the Chorwon Kushla sector.
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Jim Becker
Korea
Chorwon
Montgomery Ward
Kushwa
United States limits UN security force to Korea
The United States informs the United Nations that its contribution to a permanent UN security force will be limited for now to forces in Korea. Ambassador Ernest A. Gross says US forces in Europe under NATO could be made available under proper circumstances. Secretary General Trygve Lie praises the stance as progress toward a collective security system.
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United Nations
N. Y
United States
Korea
Ernest A. Gross
U. S
Secy
Trygve Lie
Europe
Gross
General Assembly
Lie
Carriage Bodies Mounted on Steel Springs in 1670
The National Geographic Society notes that carriage bodies were mounted on steel springs around 1670, reflecting early efforts to improve ride quality and vehicle design. This historical detail highlights technological strides in transportation geometry and engineering of the era.
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National Geographic Society
Critics of Teen-Age Monsters Probably Ex-Caleaters Flappers
Hal Boyle argues that anger at teenagers reflects adult fear and nostalgia for youth. He notes teens show increasing strength and responsibility, cites Korea era examples, and urges critics to improve society instead of blaming youth. He compares past youth fads like flappers and cake-eaters and defends the teen as capable and evolving.
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Hal Boyle
New York
America
Meat Birds Enter National Chicken of Tomorrow Judging
Fayetteville Arkansas hosts the National Chicken of Tomorrow contest with 16 000 young chickens judged live and 20 000 expected visitors. Breeders from 24 states participate as judges tally scores across egg production hatching rate feed use growth and mortality to crown a winner who earns 5000 dollars. Governor Sid McMath and Vice President Alben Barkley attend events including a queen ball parade and poultry forum.
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Fayetteville
Ark
America
University of Arkansas
Sid MC Math
Arkansas
Alben Barkley
Joan Walters
Rogers
Chicken-of- Tomorrow
Parents Held in Death of Son in Detroit
Detroit police detained Leo Liss and Dorothy Liss both 36 and 28 as homicide suspects after Walter two died from injuries deemed the result of a beating. Walter’s body was found two months after eviction orders led officers to a plaster covered 20 gallon oil can near the couple’s bed. Detective Sgt. Harry Wimmer said the man admitted striking Walter in anger during a quarrel and discovering he was dead the next morning.
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Detroit
Leo Liss
Dorothy
Walter
Harry Wimmer
Liss
Polio Research Grants Total $49 131 At U of Minnesota
The March of Dimes announced grants totaling $49 131 to the University of Minnesota for infantile paralysis research. President Morrill and Basil O’Connor disclosed the awards. The largest share, $30 646, goes to Dr. Jerome T. Syverton for studies on insects like cockroaches in disease spread.
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Minneapolis
March of Dimes Today
University of Minnesota
Morrill
University
Basil O’connor
National Foundation For
Jerome T. Syverton
Indian Women Porters Can Really Take It
Australian bank clerks Robert Chambers and Brian Chaseling toured India on motorcycles and praised Himalayan women guides. After a climb near Darjeeling they found Sherpa porters on a six day trek in New Delhi left them exhausted and impressed.
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New Delhi
Himalayas
Delhi
Darjeeling
Robert Chambers
Brian Chaseling
Sydney
Reds Tunnel Into Hills to Escape UN Planes
North Korean hills shield Communist troops from allied airstrikes as they tunnel into mines caves and ravines. Fifth Air Force leaders describe extensive camouflage and night bombing to disrupt the tunnels and protect advancing lines in the Korea theater.
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Reds
Fifth Airforce Headquarters
Korea
North Korea
Frank F. Everest
Fifth Airforce
Col
Cecil H. Scott
Scott
Supply and Demand Still Controls Prices
Babson argues that price trends hinge on supply and demand rather than government policy. He says high quality goods stay costly, take-home pay, union activity, and money supply will influence food clothing and shelter prices, with caution against hoarding and emphasis on quality. He cites wages, unions, and the dollar, urging sensible, quality-focused buying.
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Washington
New York
Great Central
Truman
Roosevelt
Publishers Financial Bureau
Petrillo Reelected AFL Musicians President for 12th Term
James C. Petrillo was reelected Thursday as president of the AFL American Federation of Musicians for a 12th term. There was no opposition.
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New York
James C. Petrillo
AFL American Federation of Musicians
House Group OKs Funds for Flood Control
The House Appropriations Committee approved fiscal year flood control and rivers and harbors funds. Key items include Garrison reservoir in North Dakota with 34 million dollars, Oahe reservoir across SD and ND, Fall River basin, Fort Randall and Gavins Point reservoirs, and Mississippi River works between the Missouri and Minneapolis with 90 thousand dollars plus Ohio River open channel work at 160 thousand dollars.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Truman
Minnesota
Red River of the North
N. D
Minn
North Dakota
Garrison Reservoir
Oahe
S. D
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Minneapolis
St. Anthony Fall
Ohio River
St. Anthony Falls
Montana
Fort Peck
Pakistan Develops Textile Industry
Pakistan advances its textile sector aiming for self sufficiency by 1956 with a goal of 1,035,000 spindles. An emergency plan begun in 1950 budgeted about $22.5 million to buy 250,000 spindles. Government has purchased 150,000 spindles so far 100,000 from the United Kingdom and 50,000 from Japan. A mission is negotiating in Japan for the remainder. There are 21 cotton mills in Pakistan.
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Karachi
Pakistan
United Kingdom
Japan
System Fails Plans of Fine Evaders
Mechanicsburg burgess Ray E. Hutter proves parking meter fines by testing meters himself. He adds coins to meters with accused to see if the device works. If the meter takes the coin, the fine stands. if not, the money is returned.
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Mechanicsburg
Burgess Ray E. Hutter
Burgess Hutter
Hutter
Seek Place for God in Independence Day
A 56 member Committee to Proclaim Liberty aims to bring God back into Fourth of July observance. Notables like Herbert Hoover Douglas MacArthur and Bing Crosby are among its members. The drive starts with a press conference and calls for bells to ring at noon on July 4 and for clergy to preach on freedom under God the Sabbath before the holiday.
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Los Angeles
Committee To
Herbert Hoover
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Bing Crosby
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