Chinese Units Rise Against Reds Near Hambhung Front
Allied forces report heavy Red concentrations near Hambhung and Kusong as Chinese and North Korean units push toward the Manchurian border. US tanks, artillery, and air support seek to blunt the assault while ROK divisions regroup. More than 10,000 Communist troops advance from the northwest in a bid to hold ground before winter.
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Associated Press
Seoul
Ip Yokly
Hambhung
Manchurian
Hamhung
10Th Corps
Lhall
Korman
Hamburg
Ben Price
KMAG
Price
Hambung
Red Ching
Onjong
U. S
East Korea
Big Chasin
Mancurie
William Jorscheh
Kusong
Anna
Macs Ree
Nea Steroy
Oil Base Jelly Cargo Standoff Delays China Shipment
Wilmington reports a freighter Flying Cloud A received a large quantity of petroleum jelly loaded for shipment to Communist China. Authorities decide the fate of the 16 000 gallons amid questions over intended use. Port of Philadelphia officials, led by Rory Michael J. Bradley, weigh medical versus lubrication purposes as the cargo remains detained.
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Wilmington
Del
Eee
Baltimore
eDy
Toei
Philadelphia
Rory Michael J. Bradley
China
Yugoslavia Backs Allies in Cold War Shift
Premier Tito praised the United States in Zagreb signaling a departure from Moscow as Belgrade aligned with the West. Diplomatic sources call it Yugoslavia’s most significant foreign policy move since breaking with the Communists, warning of UN complaints over Soviet provocation.
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Edward M. Korry
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
United States
Russia
Marshal Tito
Women's League
Zagreb
America
Titoalee
United Nations
Tito
Community of Free Nations
Reds Kill 80 Civilians in North Korea Action
Allied troops discovered 80 North Korean civilians murdered at Fakchon, allegedly by retreating Red soldiers. Bodies found with hands bound behind their backs, signaling a possible mass execution amid conflict.
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North Korea
Fakchon
General Drive Started For United Chest Funds
General Drive for United Chest Funds mobilizes volunteer workers to raise funds across residential areas. Drive chairman presided as volunteers gathered for the kickoff amid briefings and early progress reports.
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United Chest Funds
Volounteer
Dolbanweek
United Chest, Inc
Nathan Greenberg Generalalee
Chast
Welch
Etara
Bb Grengey
Freak
United Chest
Dothan
Nathan Greenberg
Srhtral Drive
Charles
North Koreans Call Remaining Youths To Arms
Tokyo dispatch reports North Korea mobilizes all remaining youths and women for frontline duty as Allied forces press the front near the Yalu River. Gen MacArthur’s spokesman notes Sinuiju confirms mobilization amid heavy combat and propaganda claims of heavy NK losses and prisoners.
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Tokyo
North Korea
United Nations
Yalu River
Boulder Dam
Powart
Bare ‘der
Red l
Sinuwu
Siberia
U. S
Iwon
Wonsan
Ent
Yey
Herday
Manchurian
Doupa
MacArthur
Re Sinuiju
Sinuju
Mancy Khurian
Isnokesman
Ted
Ailes
GOP Nominee Plans Dothan Talk Friday
Dr. Jonny Crowder, Alabama's Republican governor nominee, will visit Dothan Friday during a state swing to advocate for a two party system. The Tuscaloosa doctor, in his 61st bid for public office, opposes Democratic Governor-nominee Gordon Persons and will also speak in Eufaula Friday and Enterprise Saturday. Crowder argues for competition between parties to elect better officials and improve state government.
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Jonny Crowder
Alaama
Dotman Freday
Crowder
Gordon Persons
Tuscaloosa
Enterprise
Gorden
Pact Nations Vie On German Army
Washington AP reports the Atlantic Powers' Defense Committee debated forming a Western Europe defense force amid disputes over arming Germany. French defense views on German rearmament sparked debate as ministers met to resolve the command structure likely under General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Washington
Atlantic Powers’ Defense Committee
Western
Europe
Russia
Conde Bons
Defense Committee
Saturany
Moch
Germany
Gere
Jynal
de Merse Council
Britain
Jera
Russia seeks veto on Lie for UN chief as vote nears
Russia on Lake Success tries to block Trygve Lie's extension as United Nations secretary general while the United States and 13 other nations push a General Assembly resolution to extend Lie's term for three more years. Soviet delegate Jacob A Marka proposes new nominees as voting totals show Romulo and Huxley Lebanon failing to gain majority.
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Bruce W. Mann Lake
Russia
Trygve Lic
United Nations
United States
General Assembly
Jacob A. Mark
Lie
Security Council
Warren R. Austin
Council
Carlos PF. Romulo
Philippines
Charles A. Hux
Lebanon
Soviet Union
China
India
Egypt
Lester Beareson
New Point System Affects Reserve Enlistees
Washington AP reports a new Army point system will guide reserve enlisted men based on age, prior service, and dependents. It determines which reserves on active duty go overseas and the order for future recalls, favoring those with the fewest points within military specialties.
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Washington
Chinese Repulse Tibet Defenders Near Capital City
Indian government says Chinese Communists invaded Tibet and are under 200 miles from Lhasa. Tibetan government seeks diplomatic help while a British paper reports a four pronged assault across eastern Tibet.
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Tibet
P.V. Sharma
New Delhi
Oes
Lhasa
India
Jha Drong
Igh
Shishado
Pemba Go
United Nations Security Council
Peiping
Calcutta
the Statesman
Aluntze
Jyekunde
Wberation Command
Gongma
Riwoche
Tashi
Tom Thunig
Chamdo
S. Sinha
Tridian
Sinhaa
Shoea
Sweden mourns death as son takes oath king
King Gustaf V died after a 43 year reign plunging Sweden into mourning. Crown Prince Gustaf Oscar Fredrik Wilhelm Olaf Gustaf Adolf was proclaimed king pledging to govern constitutionally. Queen Louise, British born, becomes queen. Crown Prince Carl Gustaf 18 months old. Funeral arrangements set with state mourning and national ceremonies underway.
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Gustav Svensson
Stockholm
Sweden
Custat VI
Seekold
Gustaf V
Oscar Frederic Wilhelm Olaf Gustaf Adolf
Tagle Srtandey
Stun Pua
Tont
Main
Louise
Tembera
Gustaf
Earl Mountsbatten
England
Victoria
Carl Gustaf
Drottningholm Palace
Europe
Stockholm Palace
Guntar
Riddarholm Church
Margaret of
Stunting Pilot Dies In Crackup At Norfolk
In Norfolk Virginia a stunt pilot perished when his tiny aircraft crashed during a display. The pilot identified as Charles Edward Logum Madison NC and his sister Mitton Bailey claimed the craft’s lines and weight caused the fatal mishap.
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Norfolk
Yeater
Jane
Charles Edward Logumm
Madison
Nci
Tibbons
Mitton Bailey
Reds Lose In Vote Amid Austrian Communist Contests
AP dispatch describes a Soviet influenced Austrian race where Communist candidates faced strong opposition. In a tight contest, the Reds garnered 131 votes while two seats shifted, yielding a low showing and a narrow defeat for the Communist slate.
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ENMA
Austria
Anti-Red Board Plans First Session
Washington reports the new Communist Control Board, led by Chairman Seth W. Richardson, will convene for its first session Wednesday. Richardson says he cannot predict outcomes as the board decides who falls under the Anti-Subversive Law and awaits Justice Department action to unlock registration access.
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Washington
Communist Control Board
Seth W. Richardson
Truman
Richardson
United Press
Justice Department
Northwest flood isolates towns as rivers surge
Rain swollen rivers isolated communities across Oregon and Washington. At least 18 dead, thousands homeless, U.S. 99 101 and 42 closed by high water. National Guard mobilized to aid evacuations in South Central Oregon, Red Cross emergency help in Grants Pass, Roseburg, Eugene area. Willamette River and Rogue River flood stages rose. Crescent City cut off by disrupted transport and communications.
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Portland
Ore
Niles
Bates
Weather Bureau
Aleutians
Pacific Northwest
National Guard
Orekon
Bose
Tug
Grants
Poss
Lownr
Billard
Glenwood
Conville
Alaie
Oregon
U.S. 99
Douglas County
TNO
Eugene
Althouss
Brose
California
Crescent City
Weekend Accidents Claim Eight Lives On State Highways
The Associated Press reports a deadly weekend on Alabama highways with eight fatalities across Huntsville Birmingham and mobile areas. Victims include Chattanooga Tenn residents in a car crash near Huntsville and an Aniston matron in Meridian Miss. A 16 year old near Greensboro and a man near Jemison were also killed. several others injured in separate wrecks.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Huntsville
Georgia
Anniston
Meridian
Miss
Ken
Fatvolmen
Ed Wright
Frac
Ave Wright
Jemison Davidson
PaRaberta
Bares
Ej Bimningham
Alberta
Tuscalocss
Bennifield
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