Red thrust checked as UN lines hold Chongchon River
South Korean forces halted a three mile push by Communist spearheads along the Chongchon River in northwestern Korea. UN troops established a firm defense line after three days of attacks that forced American spearheads to withdraw from nine to 40 miles. North Koreans and Chinese forces reportedly regrouped and signaled possible renewed offensives while weather limited air observation.
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Truman Stassen To Broadcast Tonight
President Truman will deliver his only campaign speech tonight at 7 p m Pacific time over major networks with a nationwide East Coast telecast. Harold E Stassen will respond from New Haven Conn over Mutual network while Truman goes to St Louis for his remarks.
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Overplaying Communism in Campaign Talk
The columnist argues that repeated anti Communist charges risk dulling public perception and eroding attention. He compares public reaction to a boiler factory noise, warning leaders not to overplay security threats even when real. Continued on Page 16.
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Joe Stalin
Soviet Request For Big Four Meeting Rejected By U S
The United States rejected Russia’s demand for a Big Four meeting on German rearmament. State Department spokesman Michael McDermott said the Russian proposal, handed to Ambassador Alan G. Kirk by Andrei Gromyko, must be read before a final decision. He noted delays to resolve Austrian peace talks before tackling Germany. Kirk conveyed the Prague declaration opposing German rearmament, and Gromyko urged a foreign ministers council with the three western governments.
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McDermott
Council of Foreign Ministers
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Russig
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Woman Hurt in Lakewood Blvd Three-Car Crash
One woman injured in a three car collision on Lakewood Blvd south of Spring Street. Dorothy Belcher, 30, of Sun Valley, suffered a knee injury and was taken to Community Hospital. Traffic was tied up on the busy thoroughfare for some time.
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Sun Valley
Stewar Bae All Eenger
Grass Fire Burns 40 Acres On Paramount Boulevard
A wind driven grass fire scorched 40 acres near Paramount Boulevard and South Street destroying a home two barns and contents of two salvage yards. Firefighters from six county and three Long Beach units fought the blaze for up to eight hours, with crews remaining on scene until after dark. An unidentified man is reported to have started the fire by burning strap wood, helping the tumbleweed spread the flames toward a pasture and homes at 1884 Paramount Boulevard.
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Norwalk Soldier Arthur C. Grice Killed in Korea
Private Arthur C. Grice, son of Mrs. Alice Griffin of 11242 Ferina Street Norwalk, was killed in action in Korea according to the Defense Department after earlier being listed missing.
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Alice Griffin
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Parley of 100 Leaders Debates Labor Strategy
Nearly 100 top business leaders met at Sea Island Georgia for a three day mobilization forum during the Korean war era. They weighed whether to press unions for no strike pledges or negotiate with labor individually as government moves toward economic mobilization. The majority signaled the government was not rushing rapid mobilization.
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Charles Sawyer
Business Advisory Council
Pepper Meets Mac After Korea Talks
United States Senator Claude Pepper met General Douglas MacArthur in Tokyo on November 4 and said he felt MacArthur viewed the Chinese intervention in Korea as a serious threat. Pepper did not disclose further on Korea but cited the perceived Communist menace.
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