Allies Forced to Give Up Pyongyang
Allied defenders abandoned the shattered city as Chinese forces surged toward the front. Pyongyang fell just after midnight, marking a bitter defeat for the United Nations in Korea. Paratroopers of the 187th Airborne Regiment fought a two hour engagement at Sibyon-ni as the retreat continued southward.
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HST and Attlee Seek Mutual Accord Meeting
HST and Attlee conferred for 105 minutes with top advisers and will resume discussions Tuesday aboard the Williamsburg. The guarded communique avoided confirming reports of a China compromise to avert war while noting Bradley summarized UN Korea risks and the leaders reviewed the general world situation.
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Those Awful Men! Erie Clerk Picks Lipstick Pockets Pet Peeve
Beulah Mason, a local dry cleaning clerk, cites men who leave lipstick in pockets as her pet peeve in Erie. The incident highlights recurring irritants in everyday service work.
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Time for Steady Nerves Editorial
Time for Steady Nerves Editorial argues this week may determine history as the nation faces Korea and UN issues. It warns against retreat from Korea, appeasement toward Communist China, and withdrawal from Formosa, claiming such steps would amount to losing a war and surrender at the United Nations.
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