U S Must Prepare for War or Peaceful Coexistence With Russia
Duke University marked its 100th commencement with Dr. Kirk warning graduates that the United States must be ready for either war or peaceful coexistence with the Soviet Union. He urged confidence in American strength while pursuing peace, citing the nation’s industrial power and scientific talent. Degrees were awarded to leaders in education and philanthropy including James A. Gray and N. Garber.
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U. S
Russia
Durham
Son Kirk
Duke
Cohcontin Universitity
Soviet Union
Ir Buice
North Carolina
James A. Gray
Winston-Salem
A N. Garber
Ric
Kirk
Tanks Smash Red Central Front Lines
U.N. tanks on the Korea Central Front blasted 48 Communist bunkers, leaving 15 Chinese dead and 4 wounded. Sw southwest of Kumsong, tanks did most damage in a 55 minute barrage while others targeted positions south of Pyongyang near the former iron triangle. Long range artillery and night spotter planes shelled Red convoys and rail lines. 70 trucks were reported destroyed by B 26s, weather limiting patrols.
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U.S. Eighth Army
Kumsong
Pyongyang
Iron Triangle
U.N
Red Front
U.S. Fifth Air Force
North Korea
Letters From GIs In Korea Spark Paper Ads
A trio of readers reply to a wartime letter asking for pen pals in Korea. Elizabeth Toomey recounts how civilians back home respond with chatter about fashion, marriages, and news about celebrities, while urging GIs Fred Meade and Ed Bolger to return home soon.
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Korea
Fred G. Meade
Traf
APO
Sanancisco
Calif
Fred
Fellows
Johnnie Ray
Frank Sinatra
Arilyn Monroe
Elizabeth Toomey
Transcontinental Tele Scope Opens New Era Across Continent
A pioneering telecommunication milestone marks the crossing of the continent by a new line or service. The feat signals a broader reach for faster communications and connects distant regions with enhanced linkages.
Goody’s Headache Powder Promises Fast Relief at Nickel
An advertisement touts Goody’s as a fast acting headache powder costing a nickel for a package of two. It claims ingredients are the same as those physicians recommend daily for relief of pain and suggests taking Goody’s as directed for quick relief from headaches and other pains.
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Seoul
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Wren
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Goody
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Seabrook
Hormel
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Seabrook Farms
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