Vast Enemy Push Near Pyongyang Escalates Korean War
UN forces regroup along the Chongchon River as a 255,000 strong Chinese Communist offensive presses toward Pyongyang. The battle tightens with Chinese and North Korean units moving on Yongsan Yongbyon Won, threatening to split UN forces and trap divisions near the Chosin reservoir while tens of thousands more aid the assault from Manchuria.
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Acheson To View Grave Red Crisis
Washington shows urgency as Secretary of State Dean Acheson plans a nationally broadcast address at 8 PM on the China crisis and Korea situation. Officials say he will urge unity to deter Chinese Communist intervention and weigh possible economic and diplomatic actions with allies. The speech follows changes in plans to speak in Cleveland and signals the gravest crisis since World War I with potential moves against Beijing and warnings of a broader war.
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Senate probes big spending and illicit ads in elections
Washington AP reports a Senate elections subcommittee will investigate large expenditures and the use of esurrilous literature in Senate campaigns. Chairman Gillette, a Democrat from Iowa, said no contests of this year's elections are involved.
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Eighth Army Attack Averted Disaster Statement By Walker
Lt General Walton H Walker commander of the U S Eighth Army said UN forces in Ko Yee might have been destroyed if the Eighth Army had not launched an assault five days earlier Walker spoke after returning to the front from Tokyo where he met General MacArthur He said delaying would have allowed 200000 troops to strike with double strength and noted no intervention by Red China had occurred to his knowledge
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Nations press for firm stand on China crisis
Bruce W. Mann reports the United States moves to press UN Security Council for a vote on a China crisis resolution calling for Chinese withdrawal from Korea. Russia pledges veto, pushing the issue toward the General Assembly and potential sanctions if Western powers rally behind a defense of UN operations in the Far East.
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Concerted Effort Planned To Boost United Chest Drive
United Chest campaign aims to offset a shortfall as donations total 16,871.64 with 14,180 from special gifts. General Chest chairman Charles A. Dunseth notes businesses await collection and urges firms to contact City Hall Chest office to update records and reach a 15,000 from special gifts quota, ending December 1. Several local firms have joined the 100 Percent Club.
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Truman Seeks Billions for Arsenal Expansion
President Truman plans to ask Congress for nearly 2.8 billion dollars in emergency funds to expand the atomic arsenal. A House appropriations subcommittee met in anticipation of the request as Congress has already appropriated hundreds of millions for atomic expenditures. The Atomic Energy Commission says new plants near Oak Ridge Tennessee and a site in Aiken South Carolina will boost production, with the Oak Ridge operation expected to produce a key component for early 1950s bomb delivery systems.
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Cost Of Living Soars To All Time Record
Cost of living rose to an all time high by six tenths of a percent from Sept 15, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. General Motors announced a three cent per hour increase for about 337,000 hourly workers, effective after Dec 1, and about 80,000 salaried GM employees will receive a total increase of 55 dollars for the period Dec 1, 1950 to Mar 4, paid at quarter’s end next March.
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ACL Seeks Okay To Cut Service From ACL Petition to stop two trains
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad seeks authority from the Alabama Public Service Commission to discontinue the two passenger trains Sayannat to Montgomery via Dor thup, arguing the service operates at a net loss. A public hearing will be held at the Commission’s Montgomery offices. The railroad cites previous refusals and argues reduced revenues could render operation impractical, while contending due process concerns and interstate commerce burdens.
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Tax Plea Faces Soviet China Plot Committee Veto
Washington reports a fight over a $4 billion excess profits tax proposal as the Ways and Means Committee split 12 to 1 on a key definition. Republicans push for new corporate rates, while Democrats debate excess profits rules and potential Alaska statehood hurdles loom in Senate strategy. PMID: none.
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Cotton crop support price set for 1951 season
Secretary Brannan announced the 1951 cotton price supports at 90 percent of parity based on the August 3 1958 level. The policy, within the 75 to 90 percent permissible range, involves loans from the Commodity Credit Corporation. Farmers are urged to produce at least 16 million bales next year with no marketing quotas or acreage allotments in effect.
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Lawmakers Push for U S China Russia War Showdown
Desperately worried lawmakers demand a showdown with Russia and China over Korea. Senators urge Secretary of Defense to brief Armed Services on military outlook under Chinese pressure. calls grow for atomic options and UN action.
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Board to Appeal Decision On Bank
The State Banking Board fights to grant an operating permit to the Commercial Bank of Dothan. A circuit judge extended a temporary injunction against the board and nullified a charter issued earlier. The First National Bank of Dothan sought a permanent injunction, and the case moves toward the State Supreme Court with concerns over public interests and possible political influence.
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Solons Cool Toward Extending Rent Law Despite Truman Plea
Washington AP dispatch reports Congress reluctant to extend federal rent control beyond December 1. Senator Maybank foresees a possible 68 day extension, while Tobey Bricker and Flanders oppose any renewal. Korea war developments may influence the vote on a temporary continuance.
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Protestant Churches Form National Body At Historical Meet
In Cleveland AP report the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America is formally constituted amid pageantry. Dr Franklin Clark Fry of New York voices the pledge to serve mankind. The move unites over 31 million Protestants and Eastern Christians in a landmark religious development since Luther. A New York bishop urges a policy statement framing. A committee will draft a message to the President for public release.
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Retirement sought by Maj Gen Jorvit A Anderson
Washington AP reports Maj Gen Jorvit A Anderson, 59, seeks retirement after 2 more years of service. The general announced plans amid a career spanning multiple postings and leadership roles.
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