Russia Urges Big Four Meeting
Paris reports that the United States Britain and France agreed in principle to accept Soviet Russia’s invitation to a new big four meeting but tied to an “if” on conditions. Western allies want a German chapter only after Austrian peace treaty, Korea, Indochina and Japan issues are resolved.
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France
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Oliver Harvey
Alexandre Parodi
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London
Washington
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Rau Says Red China Seeks End to Korean War
India's UN delegate Rau said Chinese government signals indicate a desire to end fighting in Korea soon. Vishinsky pressed that terms remain withdrawal of all foreign forces, i.e. UN troops, from Korea. Wu Hsiu chuan asked Lie to meet at the Waldorf. Lie declined comment. Rau met Wu and said Peking is considering the appeal by 13 nations to halt Chinese forces at the 38th parallel. The U N press on six power resolution to withdraw China awaits Monday action.
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India
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38Th Parallel
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Korea
Peiping Radio
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United Nations
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Attlee
Moscow
Seoul
Unite Nations
Goa
South
America
Collins
Washington
Bradley
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Korean Peninsula
20000 Men In Rescued U S Units In Korea
Twenty thousand U S marines and soldiers linked with a relieving task force near Koto six miles south of Hungnam as they push through icy canyons under heavy Chinese fire. Maj. Gen. Almond said the two forces joined and air support aided the operation. A potential roadblock by up to 40,000 Chinese troops threatened the escape route toward Hungnam.
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U. S
Changjin Reservoir
Korea
Hungnam
Edward M. Almond
Tenth Corps
Almond
Tom Stone
Koto
First Marine Division
Marine Air Wing
Navy
Wonsan
United Nations
C. Turner Joy
Stan Swinton
U.S
Two Proposals Would Make Major Changes In City's Government
The common council debates redistricting 21 wards and reducing the 21 member body to one third. Alderman Harry Newburg sponsors, citing ward population inequalities and unwieldy council size. Await official 1950 census results before finalizing plans.
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Common Council
Harry Newburg
Newbury
Kramer
Marshall Says Emergency Call Under Study
Secretary of Defense Marshall warned of a growing world crisis and said President Truman is seriously considering declaring a national emergency. He spoke after a three hour closed session with senators debating nearly 18 billion dollars for defense and possible all out mobilization to meet the Korean war threat.
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Marshall
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Navy
Air Force
Elmer Thomas
Dokla
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Thomas
Appropriations Committee
Russia
Senator McClellan
D-Ark
McClellan
Local Weather Forecast Sunday Snow Flurries Expected
Cloudy Sunday with occasional snow flurries and little temperature change. High near 25 degrees.
Houston Man Dies After Hunting Accident Rifle Wounds
Sylvester O'Conner, 55, of Houston, died in a Winona hospital from rifle wounds suffered on Kenneth Jacobson farm 12 miles south of Houston while hunting hawks. He stumbled and the rifle discharged. Survived by wife Margaret, two sons Eugene and Robert, one brother William, and three sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Winona
Kenneth Jacobson
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Raymond O’conner
O'Conner
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Eugene
Robert
William
Mary of
Henry Benton
Klemn Fish
St. Paul
Four Kenosha Men Guilty of Operating Illegal Still
Four Kenosha men Charles Cosentino 44 Michael M 47 Edward J Masiewicz 33 and Frank Cicchini 33 were found guilty of operating an illegal still at a Racine county farm. They had pleaded innocent but changed to no content. Sentencing was deferred pending probation department investigation.
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Kenosha
Racine County
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Frank Cicchini
Robert E. Tehan
Federal Alcohol Tax Unit
Floyd Damon
Recine County
Parley Ends With Concern Graver Threat Near
Truman Attlee meetings left Washington worried the Korean crisis could flare into a greater threat. Officials noted no immediate optimism from communists and debated a possible national emergency. The long term plan aims to speed Western rearmament and keep doors open for a Moscow settlement while pursuing a UN backed Korea defense.
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Korea
MacArthur
United Nations
Asia
Moscow
Canada
France
Italy
North Atlantic Alliance
U S Seeks Victory Through Superior Weapons And Tactics
The article argues that in a potential world war the United States would rely on better weapons and tactics rather than manpower. It notes Korea as a current example where UN forces face a far larger Chinese Red Army and examines the moral and political hesitations around using atomic weapons.
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Elton C. Fay
Washington
U. S
Korea
United States
China
America
Blame Munitions Board For Wool Stockpile Failure
Senators fault the munitions board for failing to stock wool for military use. The report says the United States faces a long Korea campaign with a 3,000,000 man force and no wool in stockpile or inventory, while the board cites lack of funds and the need for congressional action.
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Washington
United States
Korea
Congress
Stoppage Call Forces Allis-Chalmers Meeting
CIO UAW local 248 at Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee called a Monday meeting for all employees to halt production. Charles M. Schultz, local president, said workers were advised under their contract to refrain from work stoppages, while a company spokesman labeled the move unauthorized and a union pressure attempt for higher wages beyond the current contract.
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Milwaukee
Ciouaw
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Charles M. Schultz
Too Many Robbers For The Cops In Korea Peace Battle
The Korean conflict shows UN forces unable to halt Chinese Red Army gains in Korea. Western powers discuss potential diplomatic exits while Gen. Collins notes US troops can defend themselves. Evacuation not favored for the broader peninsula. Peace prospects appear slim.
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Korea
Egg Prices Jump sharply in Chicago wholesale market
Egg prices surged seven to 14 cents a dozen wholesale this week in Chicago. Veteran market observers call it the most sensational move in eggs in 30 years as demand roars ahead of supply, despite year to date production being higher than last year.
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Chicago
Soldier’s Medal of Honor Dream Ends at Pentagon
At Camp Cooke California Sergeant Manuel J. Pacheco once wore a Medal of Honor ribbon and drew high honors. Officials said no record of any Manuel J. Pacheco having won the medal, ending the veteran’s mistaken distinction.
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Calif
Manuel J. Pacheco
Stanford
Pacheco
Sergeant Pacheco
Pentagon
Washington
Seek Additional Donors For 2 Day Visit Of Bloodmobile
Local blood program seeks more registrations for a two day Red Cross bloodmobile visit at Avalon under manager Theodore Jankowski. Quota is 270 pints with 20 percent rejection allowance. donors must be healthy and not underweight. Hours: Wednesday 2 to 8 pm and Thursday 9 am to 3 pm at La Crosse Red Cross center room 104.
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Theodore Jankowski
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Red Cross Blood Center
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