Morin explores Korean War outlook amid tougher numbers
Belman Morin reports from New York on December 27 that a decisive victory in Korea is unlikely due to Chinese and North Korean numbers. He notes morale remains intact among U N troops, while a possible withdrawal from Korea is discussed, with emphasis on naval power, intensified bombing, and guerrilla resistance if needed.
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Belman Morin
New York
Korea
Pacific
Japan
Peiping
G. I
MacArthur
United Nations
Orient
South
Wholesale Food Price Index Rises Sharply in Week
New York December 27 The Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food price index jumped ten cents to 6.90 the highest since September 14 1948 and 20.6 percent above the year ago level of 5.72 The index tracks the cost of a pound each of 31 commonly used foods Wheat oats hams bellies butter cheese cocoa beans potatoes steers hogs and lambs rose while flour rye beef cottonseed oil and eggs fell
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Why Doesnt U S Bomb Power Dams On China Border
Discussion on whether the United States could bomb hydroelectric dams on the Yalu river border with Manchuria and North Korea. Analysts note potential strategic risks, including triggering wider war and Russian involvement, and consider limited bombing options on the river’s North Korean ends without entering Manchurian territory.
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U.S
China
Yalu River
Caen Air Force
Suiho Hydroelectric Power Company
North Korea
Kuria
Coast Guard Imposes New Port and Ship Security Rules
The Coast Guard ordered immediate port and ship security rules to screen subversives from maritime workers. Commandant Merlin O’Neill announced the measures amid a strike threat on West Coast ports, with union leaders Bridges and Bryson opposing the proposed security card system and challenging vague grounds for denial.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Merlin O'Neill
Korea
CIO
Communist Party
Admiral Padangy Pees
Harry Bridges
International Longshoremen and Warehousemen’s Union
ILWU
Bryson, Jr
Marine Cooks, and Stewards Union
MCSU
Bridges
Bryson
O'Neill
State Taxes Not to Be Increased Says Roy A. Taylor
Asheville civic club hears State Rep. Roy A. Taylor of Buncombe say the 1951 General Assembly will not raise taxes. He cites higher federal levies as reason to avoid a tax boost, though he expects removal of the $15 sales tax ceiling on high priced items.
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Asheville
I- State
Roy A. Taylor
Buncombe
General Assembly
Civic Club
Asheville Man Is Held For Triple Slaying
Asheville, Dec. 27. C L Shelton, 25, of Craggy, held on murder charges for the slaying of his three-year-old stepson Harold Shelton, mother-in-law Dora Pittman, and brother-in-law Delmos Pittman. Shelton wounded two others. he shot himself in an apparent suicide attempt and remained in critical condition.
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Asheville
State Highway Commission
aSerses
C. L. Shelton
Craggy
Sheriff's Department
Shelton
Harold Shelton
Dora Pittman
Delmos Pittman
Stokes Pittman
Grady Pittman
Marie
Pittman
Here
Truman May Not Ask New Taxes Until Later In Year
Washington December 27 The Truman administration has not completed its plans for heavier taxes for the new Congress. A White House aide Joseph Short said he doubts there will be a tax request in January. The meeting with four top advisers included Acheson Marshall Snyder and Bradley.
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Washington
Truman
82Nd Congress
White House
Joseph Short
Congress
Blair House
Acheson
Defense Marshall
the Treasury
Snyder
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Missouri
Short
Stock Market On Price Rise Today
A quiet recovery move in the stock market lifted prices a few cents to just above a dollar. Some sections like motors lagged while notable gains appeared in Southern Pacific and several blue chips including United Air Lines Du Pont U. S. Steel and Bethlehem Steel with boosts also at Goodrich and Zenith Radio.
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New York
Motors
Southern Pacific
Senate probes RFC political intrigue amid resignations
Senate special subcommittee says it is investigating charges of political manipulation at the Reconstruction Finance Corp. as RFC officials like L. B. Glidden resign amid disputes over board confirmations and White House ties. John J. Haggerty’s shifting roles at RFC and Waltham Watch are cited in the evolving dispute.
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Senate
RFC
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Lished
Waltham Watch Co
Haggerty
Waltham
Over Half of Seoul's Population Evacuated
Seoul officials estimate more than half of the city population has moved southward. Spokesman Clarence Ryee said the evacuated number approaches 1,000,000 after UN forces drove Reds from the area in September.
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Seoul
Bitter Cold Wave Hits Eastern Half of Nation
The Associated Press reports a Arctic air mass sweeping the eastern half of the United States, with Florida spared. Subzero lows gripped the Midwest and Great Lakes as the cold front pushed into Dixie and New England, marking the season’s coldest spell.
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Associated Press
Santa Claus
North Pole
Rockies
Atlantic Seaboard
Florida
Midwest
Gulf States
Dixie
Mid - Continent
Great Lakes Region
New England States
Red River Valley
Great Lakes Area
North Central States
Renee
Minn
Mason City
Army Dips Into National Guard for 7500 Junior Officers
The Army will call 7500 National Guard and organized reserve lieutenants and captains to active duty from March 1 to 22, the first use of guard and reserve units for individual officers since the Korean crisis began. It will also activate 890 medical officers, 850 dental officers, and 415 medical service corps officers in two groups on February 5 and March 15. The Navy plans to release reservists next summer.
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Washington
Army
National Guard
Navy
Christmas Card Acknowledgment Lacking Sender Identity
A brief note says a pretty Christmas card was received and praised as the most beautiful, but the writer cannot recall who sent it and could not acknowledge the sender.
MacArthur says 1.55 million Reds poised to strike Korea
General MacArthur's headquarters estimate more than 1.55 million Communist troops in Korea prepare to attack UN forces. He notes a large Red force facing the front across the 38th parallel, with substantial Chinese and North Korean units and ongoing redeployments.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
South Korea
Sut Sel Livelee
Manchuria
Red Army
Matthew B. Ridgway
Syngman Rhee
U. S. 10Th Corps
Shinn
North Korea
U. S. Eighth Army
Eighth Army
Neral MacArthur
Chunchon
Seoul
Aue Oe
Bay Saldolios
Far East Air Forces Bomber Command
Red China Could Muster 12 Million Strong Army
Hong Kong dispatch notes Communist China may field a fighting force of 12 million by year end with a regular army around 5 million and 2 million more in coming months. Mobilization launched Dec 12 as Peiping calls workers and students to military training. Official News Agency cites 101,000 student volunteers and 13,900 Shanghai volunteers answering the arms call.
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Hong Kong
China
Trac
Red China
al Lars
Peiping
America
Newews
East China Military and Political University
Shanghai
Former Official Shot In Peacemaker Role
North Wilkesboro reports a 35-year-old farm worker was charged with murdering 55-year-old William Burchette, a former state prison superintendent. Burchette’s son and daughter witnessed the shooting as Ester allegedly held a pistol and opened fire when Burchette intervened at the scene.
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North Wilkesboro
William Burchette
Claude Billings
Burchette
Soft Coal Operators Oppose Price Freeze Amid Labor Pressure
Washington reports soft coal operators oppose a price freeze arguing prices lag last year and profits fall despite heavy production. They fear wage controls tied to a freeze could provoke John L. Lewis to challenge the stabilization system. Rumors say Lewis will seek higher wages and greater welfare fund contributions.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Michael V. DiSalle
Union
Lewis
United Mine Workers Welfare and Pension Fund
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U. S
Relman Morin
United States
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Careeare
Alfred Sieminski
D.-N.j
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Combas A
Pentagon
Russia
Yalu ‘River
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Field Enterprises, Inc
Pusan
Hungnam
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U. S. 8Th Army
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House
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Dallas
Glidden
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