Critical Week of War Begins as Reds Move on Taegu
The United Nations faces a 60 000 strong Communist siege force threatening Taegu the temporary South Korean capital. Pohang fell in a savage night attack prompting concerns over intelligence and readiness as the front near the 38th parallel shows renewed danger and possible withdrawal fears. The piece warns of broader miscalculations and the high cost of delayed ground forces against a robust Oriental enemy.
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Taegu
South Korea
United Nations
Korea
Pohang
Pusan
Eighth Army
38Th Parallel
U. S
U. S. Naval Aviation
Pentagon
Atlantic
Pacific
West Virginia’s “Boy Wonder” returns to politics in 1934
The piece traces Rush D. Holt’s early U S Senate election at under 30, his shift to Republican allegiance, and subsequent political moves. It notes his volatile stances against Roosevelt measures, defeats in 1940, and delayed eligibility, then compares him to James W. Wadsworth as a cautious potential model.
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Virginia
Rush D. Holt
United States
Henry Clay
Holt
Nen Dedler
Congress
Republicans
West Virginia
Ifs That Might Have Altered Korea War Outcomes
The piece argues several hypothetical conditions that could have changed the Korean War balance. It contends more carriers and battleships in operation would deter losses at Pohang and inland rail, enabling continuous air support, and it advocates a distinct U S naval air force identity to clarify air operations among U S forces.
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Pacific
Korea
Lawrence
Pohang
South Korea
Korean
North Korea
Russia
China
Missouri
Far East
Wisconsin Democrats Boost Local Candidate Count
Wisconsin Democrats field about twice as many county courthouse candidates this year as in the past, signaling stronger party organization and closer two party competition with the GOP. The sheriff race is pivotal, shaping voter alignment for assembly and governor contests.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Democratic Party
Wisconsin
Sheriff
Assemblyman
Wisconsin Gop
Conference on aging seeks national central source of info
About 800 people from across the country gathered for a first national conference on aging. The exploratory meeting discussed creating a central source for aging information, potential government or non governmental, and noted the lack of a unified federal bureau like the children's bureau. It highlighted retirement pressures, recreation needs, medical research, and the growing income gap among the elderly with millions lacking independent income.
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Marlow
Congress
Children’s Bureau
Feder
Census Bureau
Mayor hosts guests at Blackhawks Panthers baseball game
Ten years ago Mayor J J Verdota and the common council welcomed city officials from nearby communities to the La Crosse Blackhawks versus Fond du Lac Panthers game. Dredging plans for a nine foot channel in Black River are before the U S War Department. Maj J W Moreland informed Hugh G Corbett of the Chamber of Commerce of latest developments.
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la Crosse Blackhawks
Fond du Lac
Report From Around Town
A slice of local life covers a party blunder when a husband mistook his wife for a cigarette and sparked laughter. Also notes visitors at the Inter-State fair spotting a live duck won at Ona laska Legion concession and a newsroom overheard quip about a Williams cartoon. A Tribune reporter recounts a hitchhiker misadventure with four friends emerging nearby.
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Tribune
Lang Drive
Johnsons aides offend Chandler in Washington scene
Drew Pearson notes offhand remarks by Brig Gen Louis Renfrow during a Chandler visit mock the baseball official and hint at favors. The column also mentions FDR Jr criticizing Joe Hanley and rail travel favoritism for military personnel amid transport policy.
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Washington
Louis Johnson
Happy
Chandler
Johnson
Louis H. Renfrow
Renfrow
Peronnel
Outing of La Crosse Tribune labs at Oehlers
La Crosse Tribune laboratories enjoyed a days outing at Oehler's care Thursday as the guests of their president Mrs. R J Maurer. The Fall referendum will decide a new 250000 water works project. The Red Wing steamer ceases service due to low water. Milwaukee yards install new heavier steel tracks. An Eye On Figures notes a risqué scene at Spring Valley with a couple dining at a booth.
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Oehler’s Care
R. J. Maurer
Red Wing
Wabasha
St. Paul
Milwaukee Yards
Spring Valley
Wis
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