Koreans Fall Back as China and NK Forces Strike
The story recounts UN withdrawals in Korea after initial advances, detailing a massive Chinese and North Korean assault of about 200,000 troops aimed at splitting defenses and destroying positions. It notes improved morale among frontline soldiers and widespread homefront defeatism, plus Army expansion plans and looming tax-based funding for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerezma
U. N
38Th Parallel
Yonchon
Seoul
Kumchon
Kaesong
Huon
Chunchon
North Korea
South Korea
U.N
Korea
Americcan
Congress
Seation
Truman
United States Signals Japan Rearmament in Peace Treaty
The United States indicated to Japan may rearm after a peace treaty in a note to Russia, allowing for United States and other nations' troops in Japan to aid self defense. It asserts Formosa questions must follow the UN Charter, and that the U.S. keeps Japan in the democratic camp. As of January 1 Korea casualties total 38,325 across all services with 8,492 dead and 37,012 wounded.
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United States
Japan
U. S
Russia
Formosa
U.N
U.S
Korea
Acion
Minning
Navy
Air Force
March of Dimes Fund Campaign Opens Across Nation
The 1951 March of Dimes campaign launches Monday as a nationwide effort against polio, the epidemic disease crippling hundreds of thousands and costing 88 million dollars in care. By 1980 funds aided over 84 thousand victims costing 20 million dollars, with the national fund at its lowest point since 1938. Officials note four of five victims received financial help.
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Ted States
March of Dimes Funds
National Fund
Foundation
Big Four conference hopes fade as Soviet stance delays talks
The article notes Western hopes for a new big four conference falter after the Kremlin’s delayed reply, with Russia demanding acceptance of Prague declarations and inclusion of Communist China. It highlights Acheson’s call for a 1985 prescription of production and faith, urging deterrence and national sacrifice amid fears of a darker war era. It contrasts international tensions with rising domestic tragedy in Korea related traffic deaths during the 1950 holidays.
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United States
Britain
France
Kremlin
Russia
Pwwers
Europe
Germany
China
Far East
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Churchill
England
America
Fans Dream of Parlor Over Bleachers in Draft Era
In a look at sports economics, writers discuss how television and the draft squeeze live attendance. The piece cites the Big Nine, Los Angeles, and Army-Navy sellouts as rare, with experts noting televised games rarely match home crowds. It also recounts boxing-era fortunes of Firpo, Dempsey, Tunney, and others, highlighting how fighters saved and invested earnings.
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Big Nine
Los Angeles
Lula Angel Firpa
Pampas
Firpo
Buenos Aires
Dempsey
Louis
Gene Tunney
Canada
Frank Gotch
Mouler
Manassa
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Asion'a
Doyle O. Hickey
Douglas MacArthurs
Baneda
Walton H. Walker
8Th U. S. Army
Walker
Arlington Cemetery
March OF Dimes
March of Dimes Fund Campaign
South Dakota
Marshall
Secretary of Defense
George Marshall
Ann Moon Remington
Commerce
William Remington
Remington
Elizabeth Bentley
Seortscode
Frank Brangh Mississip
Ponds
Grantland Rice
Fighters In the Black
Tunney and Others
Tunney
Ray Robinson
Jake LaMotta
Eddie Eagan
Harold Arnett
Raint
Ninieay
Kellogg's
van Camp
Gujoy
Omarie Eines
ING
Yonkers
Desiors
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