What’s Chinese Reds’ Real Aim in Korea Crisis
The article weighs four possible U.S. responses to Chinese Communist aggression in Korea. It discusses all out war, limited war, stalemate defense lines, and the risk of broader Soviet-Chinese involvement, contrasting U.S. and British views. It notes uncertainty about which path best matches UN obligations and questions ultimate objectives.
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United Nations
China
Truman
Mr. Attlee
Europe
U. S
Asia
Russia
Korea
Red China
Vandenberg Faces Uncertain Return From Illness
The article notes Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg's health relapse delaying his planned January return to the Senate. It discusses broader Korea policy options amid debates on war vs limited action, and recalls his shift from isolationism to supporting the United Nations.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Senate
United Nations
Bad Highway Year In 1950 Traffic Deaths Hit High
The 1950 year promises about 36 000 fatal traffic accidents, the worst since World War II. Bad weather icy roads speed and drinking are cited as chief causes. Despite repeated warnings drivers seem unmoved by the risk.
Weathering storms: Babson recalls four stock panics
Roger Babson notes four major market scares from 1914 to 1942 and observes how the industrial averages recovered after each. He argues today’s economy sits at peak prosperity but warns prosperity may hinge on prudent decisions by leaders and adherence to financial discipline.
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Babson Park
Mass
New York Stock Exchange
Roosevelt
United States
Europe
England
Kohler Expected to Forge Closer Capitol Relations in Wisconsin
John Wyngaard analyzes Wisconsin politics as Walter Kohler ascends to governor. He forecasts a more collaborative GOP led by Knowles,Laird,Lenroot with fewer clashes in the legislature. He notes realignment, stronger party loyalty, and a smoother path for Kohler’s early term.
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Rennebohm
Wisconsin
Wyngaard
Statehouse
Heil
Goodland
Kohler
Republican Party
Republican Legislative Caucus
Warren P. Knowles
New Rich
Walter Kohler
Use of China Guerrillas Rush to Joint Chiefs of Staff
A top secret study on anti communist guerrillas in China is rushed to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It notes unorganized bands of ex Nationalist troops and starving bands estimated at 1.5 million, Mao Tse tung's terror drive, and a smaller disciplined Nationalist unit totaling about 30,000 under Chou Tien hsiung. The piece also covers blood tag distribution and FTC findings on interlocking directorships in major U S steel firms and banks.
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Washington
China
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Peking
Mao Tsetung
Shanghai
Tsing- Pearson Tao
Chungking
Can
Chekiang
Kwantung
Kwangsi
Hunan
Chou
National Salvation Army
FTC
Wall Street
Lehman Brothers
Goldman-Sachs
J. P. Morgan
Kennecott Copper
Phelps Dodge
Chase National Bank
J. Frank Drake
Gulf Oil
A. M. Temp
Standard Oil of
California
Arthur W. Page
Continental Oil
Robert E. Wilson
Indiana
President Truman sets phased mobilization plan
President Truman outlines a cautious mobilization approach with limited wage and price controls and a speeded defense push. He warns against blanket controls and notes the need for a larger price control staff while preparing for broader actions if necessary. Voices like Bernard Baruch urged full mobilization earlier in the process.
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Office of Price Control
Truman
Congress
Michael di Salle
Mr. Truman
Bernard Baruch
Baruch
Ten Years Agoinisi Opposition To Out of Town Fire Calls
A La Crosse common council committee recommends recording opposition to using the city fire department for out of town calls after a three hour discussion with Campbell and Shelby township representatives. Local businessmen and Junior Association of Commerce plan a winter sports promotion group at the Stoddard hotel with four businessmen and three races to serve as directors.
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Campbell and
Shelby
Common Council
la Crosse
Junior Association of Commerce
Stoddard Hotel
la Crosse Gas and Electric Company
Utermoeh
Board of Trade
National Joint Committee
Housing outlook and economic notes from Washington
The note discusses the term lame duck origins and its political use. It forecasts housing construction delays due to metal shortages after January. It notes a wartime population gain and rising home ownership between 1940 and 1950. It also reports Sen. Robert Taft of Ohio stopping his weekly column after winning re election to the Senate.
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U. S
Abraham Lincoln
Congressional Globe
Congressional Record
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
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Marine Corps
Hal Keats
Federal Trade Commission
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Jones and Laughlin
New York Central Railroad
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E. B. Greene
Sewell Avery
Northern Trust Co
Inland Steel
Edward Ryerson
Avery
Ullman, Inc
American Rolling Mills
R. C. Stanley
Hase National Bank
Steel Company
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
George Sloan
Tom Girdier
Republic Steel
Lewis Williams
John McWilliams
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
South Africa
ECA
Bell Syndicate, Inc
James Marlow
the Nation Today
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la Crosse Tribune
W. R. Salzer
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