Chinese Aims in Korea Raised By New Offensive
North Korea battle fronts show heavy Chinese pressure near Changjin reservoir and Yudam while NW fronts fall into a rare lull. Almond reports six to ten Chinese divisions opposing the 10th corps. Walker’s Eighth Army faces about 200000 attackers as U.N. forces withdraw to a tightened line along the Chongchon.
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U.N
Korea
Edward M. Almond
10Th Corps
Eighth Army
Hal Boyle
U.S
Chongchon River
Flaming Kunu
Anju
Boyle
Red Manchuria
Yellow Sea
Chongchon
Sinchang
Truman Seeks Unified Action Over Korea Crisis
President Truman declares Korea threatens world peace as Communists from Manchuria attack UN forces. He outlines three steps: UN action to halt aggression, bolster free nations defenses, and rapidly expand US military power including atomic energy funding. He plans to meet congressional leaders and unite citizens behind freedom's defense.
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U. N
Korea
Security Council
Warren Austin
Atomic Energy Commission
Army
Navy
Air Force
President Absent from Nuclear Decision Denials MacArthur Criticism
President Truman said the atomic bomb in Korea remains under consideration and could be used by military leaders without U.N. approval but hopes it will not be employed. He vowed to bolster U.S. forces, including atomic energy funding, and defended MacArthur against critics while stressing U.N. unity and Formosa neutrality.
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Korea
Asia
Europe
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Truman
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U. S
Congress
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Navy
Air Force
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Formosa
South Korea
Group Backs Profits Tax Compromise
The house ways and means committee approved an excess profits tax bill aimed at war costs, with a 75 percent rate and 67 percent cap on combined taxes. It would apply to profits above 85 percent of the average earnings 1946-49, effective July 1, 1950 for the 1951 fiscal year.
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House Ways and Means Committee
Truman
Treasury
Snyder
House
Senate
Congress
Truman says MacArthur cannot order atom bomb use
The White House clarified that President Truman alone can order the atomic bomb and that General MacArthur has no authority to direct its use. Under current law the bombs are in the custody of the Atomic Energy Commission.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Gen. MacArthur
Atomic Energy Commission
Wage and Price Controls Under Senate Look
Washington AP report says Senator Maybank a Democratic of South Carolina indicates active consideration of wage and price controls. He notes top level study and cites administration officials as advising the matter is under review.
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Washington
Maybank
D-S.c
Senate Banking Committee
Split Command Criticized In Light Of Korean Collapse
The U S Eighth Army faces a divided Korean front as the 10th Corps under Major General Edward M Almond operates independently in the northeast. Coordination occurs from GHQ Tokyo, prompting questions about army and corps status and liaison between commands amid the Inchon plan and separate theaters.
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Korea
U.N
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Eighth Army
10Th Corps
Edward M. Almond
GHQ
Tokyo
Stan Swinton
Almond
North Korea
Swinton
Walton H. Walker
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Inchon
Wages Boosted By U. S. Steel
The CIO United Steelworkers accepted a fifth round wage boost from U S Steel and prepared to sign a contract as the company announced a 5.5 percent steel price increase. The deal affects about 155 000 workers in six companies and raises the basic steel wage from 1.185 to 1.31 per hour with top class pay up to 2.86.
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Pittsburgh
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U. S. Steel
Big Steel
Polio Battle Won By Nina Warren Near Normal Life Ahead
Sacramento AP reports 17 year old Nina Warren known as Honey Bear, daughter of Gov. Earl Warren, has beaten polio. Doctors say she now has no paralyzed muscles in her legs and will be able to be a normal child. Initially she was paralyzed from the hips down.
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Sacramento
Nina
Honey Bear
Warren
Earl Warren
Junius B
Five Found Dead After Gas Poisoning at Fayetteville Garage
Five men including two soldiers and two mechanics were found dead Thursday at the Bailey Motor Company garage in Fayetteville. Police say carbon monoxide poisoning from gas occurred while workers listened to a Joe Louis fight broadcast the prior night. a coroner's jury was empaneled.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Bailey Motor Company
L. F Worrell
Pentagon Reports Improved Korean War Situation
A Pentagon spokesman said the overall Korea situation looks better, with China reducing pressure on the western front. The 1st Marine Division is holding in the Choisin reservoir area and not in a hopeless situation, while casualties are not excessive and Marines are inflicting many. He suggested Chinese forces may have halted western-front attacks due to heavy losses.
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Washington
Korea
Pentagon
Choisin Reservoir
Eire to Buy U S Coal to Fill British Supply Gap
Dublin government will purchase 100 000 to 150 000 tons of coal from the United States to cover a deficit in shipments from Britain. The swill cost about 1. The plan aims to secure fuel amid wartime shortages and ensure steady power generation in Ireland.
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Dublin
Eire
U. S
Britain
Beech Aircraft founder Walter Beech dies at 59
Walter Beech founder and president of Beech Aircraft company dies Wednesday night at age 59 after more than three decades in aviation.
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Wichita
Walter Beech
Beech Aircraft C Ration
Petition Demands Fire Protection On Memorial Drive
Cedar Rapids residents press city council for improved fire protection and water mains following a fatal Nov 11 blaze at 1620 Memorial Drive SE. A 185-signature petition, including the victim’s father, seeks hydrants and mains extended along Memorial Drive and Rompot addition. Waterworks officials note Westwood area petitions resume as council begins formal petition procedures.
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Cedar Rapids
Harold Heath
Memorial Drive
Leo Louis
Westwood
Casualty Totals in Korea Rise to 31028
The Department of Defense announced 31028 verified American casualties in Korea as of November 24, up 1032 from a week earlier. The tally lists 5307 dead including 4755 KIA, 21662 wounded, 4611 missing with 546 rescued. breakdown by service shows Army 26627, Marine Corps 3829, Navy 328, Air Force 244.
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Washington
INS
Defense Department
Korea
Department
Army
Marine Corps
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