Poor Man's Philosopher: Dusk Along Allied Korean Retreat
Hal Boyle chronicles the late day withdrawal on the Chongchon River front in Korea. Refugees pour from Kum and nearby towns as dust covers drivers and frost coats the fields, while night fogs the road and distant towns like Sukchon Pyongyang and Sunchon fade from view.
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Hal Boyle
Chongchon River Front
Korea
Kum
Kunu
Sukchon
Pyongyang
Sunchon
Western Europe Tense Over Korean Crisis and MacArthur Row
Western Europe sits on edge as the Korean crisis looms with potential for wider conflict. Soviet forces in East Germany threaten Europe, while Britain and France oppose MacArthur’s moves and push for peace talks with Red China, viewing Moscow as the decisive factor.
Delay at Jan Smuts Airport Pushes Completion to 1956
Johannesburg reports that the Jan Smuts Airport, planned as the largest in South Africa, may not be finished until 1956 instead of 1950 unless additional funds are allocated for completion.
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Jan Smuts
South Africa
Johannesburg
A Wishful Thinker Seeks Peace This Christmas
A reader writes a heartfelt letter to Santa asking for world peace amid Cold War fears. She cites Korea, China, Russia, potential atomic weapons, inflation, political divides, and global unrest, urging leaders to show wisdom and kindness for a free world.
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Roean
Congress
China
Santa
Free World
Russia
Answers to Questions From the Haskin Service Can Question
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau answers reader questions on topics from poultry origins to radio stations and genetics. The column covers origins of Rhode Island Reds, number of US AM stations, bald eagle plumage, Ganges sacredness, Belgian royalty, cycling mileage, beef grades, UN genocide convention, and pillow stuffing history with concise factual responses.
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la Crosce Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington
D C
le Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eve St. N W
Washington D.dc
Red Charges Confused In Anna Rosenberg Case
U S Senate committee cleared Anna M Rosenberg of disloyalty charges amid mistaking identity claims. Rosenberg denied support for any Communist front groups as senators noted there are many with the same name in New York City.
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Anna Rosenberg
Washington
Anna M. Rosenberg
Defense Department
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
Rosenberg
Tydinga
D-Md
Law Lowered On Eau Claire
Madison Wisconsin law action targets Eau Claire for failing to improve sewage disposal facilities. Water pollution committee asks Attorney General to review steps and enforce compliance. Eau Claire cites 4000000?. preliminary report shows no action beyond cost estimate for a new plant. Chippewa Falls reports progress with financing plans and bids next month.
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Madison
Wis
Eau Claire
State Water Pollution Committee
Chippewa Falls
Chippewa River
Car Crash Kills Cambria Man Near Randolph Wisconsin
Randolph Wisconsin reports 49 year old Ard H Horn of Cambria was killed when the car he rode in collided with a truck near Randolph Thursday night. No other details available.
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Randolph
Wis
Howard H. Horn
Cambria
Here
Nerme Street or Bural Route State
Mail to Washington DC. This item lists routing or street designation and a postal instruction. The fragment suggests a directional route or public works note tied to Nerme Street or a bur al route in the state. Further readable context would clarify the exact locality and purpose.
Navy tests offered to Central high seniors
Naval reserve officers training corps will test 16 Central high school seniors on Saturday December 9 in a mental aptitude exam. Those who pass both mental and physical exams and gain NROTC acceptance may receive a four year college education at government expense and be commissioned in the Navy or Marine Corps after graduation.
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Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Central High School
NROTC
United States Navy
Marine Corps
Harlan Ills
Earl Kish
Edward Griffin
Dennis Ortmeier
Thomas Neiderman
Thomas Hicke
John Carlson
Lee Rozelle
Harold Morrison
Donald Markos
Richard Larson
Terry Hurtgen
Donald Minor
Wesley Beranek
Thomas Roach
Eugene Olson
Yule Fire Dangers Highlighted By Underwriters
The National Board of Fire Underwriters warns that Christmas tree fires ruin hundreds of families yearly.Hy n d man Pennsylvania saw major destruction as flames spread through homes and businesses after a tree sparked a town blaze. Historic fires in Babbs Switch Oklahoma St Johns Newfoundland and a Hartford convalescent home illustrate risks from candles electric lights and careless disposal of cigarette stubs.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Pennsylvania
Hyndman
Babbs
Okla
St. Johns
N. F
Hartford
Wife Stabber Guilty of Manslaughter in Cincinnati
James E. Ferguson, 32, convicted by a criminal court jury of first degree manslaughter for stabbing his wife on April 17 and leaving her until a physician arrived 16 hours later. The judge scheduled sentencing. conviction carries 1 to 20 years. Defense claimed insanity at the time of the act.
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Cincinnati
James E. Ferguson
Dast
Question and guidance on recalling disabled reservists
Inquiries from readers about recalling reservists drawing disability pay. Pentagon guidance says services may recall but cannot pay both disability and active duty. waivers needed. Navy and Marine recall disabled reservists. Army issues Sept 15 1950 policy. Air Force bans involuntary recall for disabled reservists but suggests notification to stop disability pay. Includes sample reader questions on appeals, deferment, uniform allowance, and terminal leave with concise actions.
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Air Force
Pentagon
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Adjutant General
Continental Air Command
Louisville
State Board of Appeals
Miami Beach
Fla
West Point
St. Albans
Department of the Army
Gravely Point
Washington
D. C
Mystery Play Unites Central Groups At Dec. Sixth Assembly
The Tiger's Claw a one act mystery by Wilbur Braun will be shown to Central high students on Wednesday December 6 in an assembly. Masquers and Harlequins along with Central’s drama groups present eight roles played by Karl Gillmeister Lee Rozelle Thomas Hicke Sally Frey Susan Fransway Carol Staples Ardele Gossell and Susan Hart Ruth Kilian is student director with William Branch as stage manager. Directors and supervision are provided by Masquer ana Harlequin advisors Elizabeth Brady and Randi Brye.
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Central High
Harlequins
Wilbur Braun
Karl Gillmeister
Lee Rozelle
Thomas Hicke
Sally Frey
Susan Fransway
Carol Staples
Ardelle Gossell
Susan Hart
Ruth Kilian
William Branch
Masquerana Harlequin
Elizabeth Brady
Randi Brye
Leaflets greet Churchill calling for peace in Korea
In London, two women tossed leaflets at Winston Churchill as he left his home for a foreign affairs debate. The flyers urged not to send British sons to Korea, signed by The Mothers of British Conscripts Committee. Churchill was escorted to a car and no arrests were made.
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Paris
Bevin
House of Commons
MacArthur
United Nations
Britain
Red China
China
Moscow
Peiping
Russia
Winston Churchill
Korea
Mothers of British Conscripts Committee
Churchill
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