UN weighs crossing 38th parallel in Korea war
The United Nations contemplates moving beyond the 38th parallel as North Korea’s invasion faced a UN victory in the south. Debate centers on risks of provocation from Moscow Peiping and Red China, and the objective of unifying Korea under a democratic government.
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United Nations urged to grow strength to safeguard world peace
Cordell Hull on his 79th birthday urged patience and devotion by free nations for the UN to strengthen its role in preserving international peace and security. A North Korea broadcast warned against letting communism grow, while Warren Austin pressed the need to prevent threats to Korea and world peace. The National Production Administration announced a sweeping priority order prioritizing military needs over civilian production for rearmament, with D O priority ratings applied by defense and A E C. The auto industry anticipated a 10 to 15 percent cut in civilian output as scarce materials are diverted to defense. Major General Hershey proposed extending draft service to 30 months, easing dependency rules, and allowing induction of veterans under 26, amid a pool of only 1.5 million under-26 eligible draftees and a 50 percent rejection rate. He criticized current draft qualifications as too tight.
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Gorilla Breaks Free At Lincoln Park Zoo Standstill
Bushman the 550 pound gorilla trotted from his cage in the Lincoln Park Zoo monkey house after an attendant forgot to lock the door. A garter snake and baby alligators were used to lure him back. Keeper Edgar Robinson, who tended Bushman since infancy, sustained a bitten arm during the two hour scare.
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Truman Congratulates MacArthur on Korea Victory
President Truman sent Gen. Douglas MacArthur congratulations for victory in Korea. He praised the delaying action, brilliant maneuver, and liberation of Seoul. He thanked commanders Walton Walker Charles Joy Stratemeyer and all allied forces for unifying arms under the United Nations banner.
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George E. Stratemeyer
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Farm Prices Rise Sharply in September
The agriculture department reports farm prices up about 2 percent in September bringing the level to 9 percent above pre war highs. Gains were led by cotton cottonseed and citrus with broad increases in farm inputs and labor costs. Officials say government potato supports may near last year's 90 million outlay as the large crop may prompt withdrawal of price supports next year unless laws change.
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U S Casualty Totals From Korea War Released
The defense department announced totals as of October 1 showing 17,200 casualties in Korea. The figure includes 2,211 dead 11,050 wounded and 3,959 missing in action. Of the dead 2,211 were killed in action and 230 died of wounds. Fifty prisoners of war and 167 other men were listed as missing.
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New U N Policy Sparks Debate Over UN Power Shift
The piece discusses a secret state department memo advocating shifting UN General Assembly influence to deter aggression when the Security Council stalls. It contrasts early postwar veto dominance by big powers with calls to strengthen GA authority, cites reactions by France and Britain, and notes political fallout including a Pearson column parody about Senator Wherry and Kefauver funding cuts.
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Jet Jockey Slang Aimed at WWII Jet Pilots
An abridged wartime dictionary translates jet era slang. Terms include Go Handle for throttle, Flute Happy for an all‑function control stick, Panic Button as emergency button push, Squirting for jet flight, and Jet Jockeys for pilots, among others.
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Alcoholism Rampant In Plato's Day Too
A Madison study group heard E M Jellinek of Yale discuss ancient Greek writings on alcoholism and modern treatment. He defined an alcoholic as someone controlled by alcohol and noted conflicts in medicine government and industry over drinking, urging cooperation to solve the problem. Attendees included doctors ministers nurses businessmen and police.
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Pattern 312 Modernizes Ten Outdated Chairs
Pattern 312 shows how to bring 10 chairs up to date with padding and upholstery. A kitchen chair becomes a padded slipper chair, a wicker chair is padded and covered, and old rockers are remodeled. Directions include repairing springs and frames. Price 25c.
Reading the Evening Paper Sparks Talk at Bedford Hills
In a workshop pattern service from Drawer 10 Bedford Hills New York Arthur reads the evening paper. He cites a report of a woman who fell and died without medical assistance, prompting his father to explain that medical aid is provided to cure people.
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