Ridgway Warns of Decisive Korean Battle
Increasing activity reported as 24 American Sabre jets attacked 20 enemy fighters in northwestern Korea, driving them toward Manchuria with no U.S. losses. An Allied night fighter was hit by an unknown craft but unscathed. Communists may strike at Seoul via two valley corridors, with limited Allied withdrawals near Chomban. Ridgway called the offensive a supreme bid for victory, warning of possible renewed intensity within 48 hours.
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Air Force to release 46000 reservists soon
Brig. Gen. Harlan C. Parks testified before a House subcommittee that about 46,000 enlisted Air Force reservists recalled involuntarily will be released soon. Officers from the unorganized reserve may serve their full 21 months. Many organized reservists still face extended service as the Defense Department reviews a broad reserve program.
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Davenport Flood Dims City as River Rises
Mississippi river flood imperils 24,000 people in Iowa Illinois and Missouri as crest nears Tri Cities Davenport Rock Island and Moline. Evacuations lift homeless families to 2000 while 240 blocks lie under muddy water. Emergency crews reinforce dikes to hold back floodwaters.
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Which Are They Editor Commentary on War and Isolationism
The President labels Republicans warmongers for backing bombing Manchuria and aiding Chinese Nationalists while previously accusing them of isolationism over troop deployments. The piece argues for avoiding name calling and focusing on issue merits as debate continues.
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