China may halt Korean offensive at 38th parallel
High diplomatic sources said Chinese Communist leaders told India's delegation they are willing to stop advancing troops at the 38th parallel as a basis for negotiations. Gen Wu Hsiu Chuan reportedly said Peking would not formally reply to the appeal for a halt until battlefield events unfold.
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New Delhi
Sir Bonigal N. Rau
Peking
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Last Gls Reach Port Tokyo as Marines Break Out
About 20 000 battle weary United States Marines and Infantrymen escaped a Chinese trap in Northeast Korea and reached the Hamhung plateau then moved toward Hungnam coastal safety. Casualties were heavy on both sides with estimates of heavy Chinese losses and more than 15 000 enemy killed. The First Marine Division was said to have destroyed three Chinese divisions as the unit heads for an armada expected to evacuate survivors.
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Hamhung
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Los Angeles Records Warmest December Day in 55 Years
Los Angeles reached 87 degrees on December 10, the hottest December day since 83 was logged in 1895. The city tied and surpassed previous warmth metrics as residents noted unseasonable heat.
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Peru Quake Kills, Injures Dozens in Latest Tremor
At least seven people died and 30 were injured in yesterday's earthquake in Peru's New Peru ICA region. Reported today are recurrent aftershocks that caused further property damage and fear among residents.
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Special Election to Fill Council Seat After Resignation
Critics argue special elections waste funds as a council seat becomes vacant. A vote will fill the chair left by Blockstein who moves to the state assembly. The single-district contest, no runoff, costs about 5000 and must occur within charter time limits.
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Blockstein
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