Hospital Ship Repose Clears Narrow Channel With 750 Wounded
Hal Boyle reports the U S hospital ship Repose carried 750 plus wounded UN troops from Chinnampo during a dangerous 30 mile passage. The vessel, returning to Inchon, faced mines and shallow water, with 30 Navy nurses aboard and aid from Foss and Forest Royal. Captain Perdue noted the operation ran two and a half days with high medical standards maintained aboard.
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Korea
U. S
Yellow Sea
Japan
C. H. Perdue
Goldsmith Sr
San Diego
Repose
Chinnampo
Pyongyang
United Nations
Foss
Forest Royal
NAVY
Perdue
Robert Coyle
Takoma Park
Big City
Foreign Affairs Push Button Warfare Seen as West’s Salvation
AP analysis argues conventional arms may not counter Soviet manpower advantage in Europe and Korea. Experts cite German WW II lessons and the need for innovative weapons and rapid industrial mobilization to offset Russia’s 726 million manpower pool and extensive satellite network.
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Russia
United States
United Nations
U. S
Europe
Third Hormone Found Effective Against Arthritis and Ills
A synthetic compound F from the adrenal gland may treat arthritis and other diseases. Dr. Max Tishler announced at a science meeting that tests will compare compound F with Cortisone and ACTH. Cortisone and ACTH relieve arthritis but often only while used, with broader potential benefits seen in fever, heart, cancer, burns, and other conditions.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Max Tishler
Merck and Co
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Questions and Answers From The La Crosse Tribune Bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers factual answers by mail for a three cent return postage. Sample questions cover the San Jacinto monument height at 567 feet from grade to top and 552 feet from entrance to top, the Pocono Mountains name origin, a dog breed recognized in 1942, and motion picture censorship by producers, codes, and boards.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
San Jacinto Monument
Texas
M.R. A
National Board of Review
Catholic Legion of Decency
Protestant Film Commission
Last Bounty Mutineer Adams Dies on Pitcairn in 1829
John Adams, the final survivor among the nine Bounty mutineers, died on Pitcairn Island in 1829. He had claimed birth in Gloucester, Massachusetts to avoid potential punishment by the British government.
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Bounty
Pitcairn Island
John Adams
Adams
Gloucester
Mass
Wealthy Russian Czar's Reported Daily Income At $25000
The former czar, cited as one of history's wealthiest rulers, was said to earn about 25000 dollars each day. The piece then lists U S Navy and Marine Corps reserve entry requirements and notes the giant hummingbird as the largest hummingbird, naming its Andes origin and measurements.
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Russia
Women’s Reserve Corps of the Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Home Law Book Covers Marriage to Trade Marks
The popular Home Law Book offers 48 pages of up to date information on marriage and divorce laws naturalization contracts notes interest wills property copyright and trade marks. It is a practical reference for laymen compiled by a layman and costs 20 cents postpaid.
Home Law Book request in La Crosse Tribune notice
A short notice in the La Crosse Tribune indicates a request or notification for obtaining a Home Law Book. It mentions a mail-to Washington D C route and references street or rural route delivery from Wisconsin.
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The
la Crosse Tribune Informa
Public Schools Collect Toys for Needy Through TOT Campaign
La Crosse public schools join the Tide of Toys drive as American Legion Post 52 asks for used toys. Campaign runs January 3 to 9 with collection at public schools, then dispatch to Europe via CARE. Gifts must be usable and nonmilitary with notes from donors.
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la Crosse
American Legion Post No. 52
Frank Italiano
Legion
M. G. Batho
C. F. Evans
Roy L. Wingers
Robert Roellig
Michigan Official Moves To Curb New Auto Black Market
Secretary of State Fred M. Alger Jr moved to stem a suspected rise in a grey market for new cars. He said he is investigating a case and plans a conference with auto manufacturers and dealers to discuss rules or statute changes to prevent grey market activity tied to resale at inflated prices during wartime shortages.
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Lansing
Mich
Fred M. Alger
Alger
Milwaukee Girl Mistreated by Motorist In Three Cases
A south side 11-year-old girl said she was duped into a stranger’s car, slapped and restrained before the motorist released her. A police physician found no injuries. Police launch house to house search in Black neighborhood for the attacker described as a mustached Black man. A second 11-year-old victim reported similar assault, with no confirmed link among the cases.
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Milwaukee
South Side
Adolph Kraemer
Rita Smith
Reds Grab Cotton Dominate Pakistan Market
Trade circles said Wednesday Communist China is grabbing up all available cotton in Karachi. Purchases to date were estimated at 28,500 bales. Cotton is a vital war material and civilian need. A Red China purchasing mission member cited U S sales halt to Peiping and possible UN boycott talks.
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Karachi
Pakistan
China
Red China
United States
Peiping
Franco Gains Backing as UN Reopens Madrid Ambassadors
The United Nations moves to restore ambassadors to Madrid amid global shifts against Soviet influence. The United States signs on as a leading early envoy as questions rise about Franco’s grip, civil liberties, and Spain’s strategic role in resisting communism.
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Spain
Madrid
Franco
United Nations
U. S
Spanish Republic
Moscow
Europe
Pyrenees
U. S. State Department
Korea
Wisconsin Outdoors in 1950 shows shift to management topics
Outdoor Editor Dion Henderson reviews Wisconsin 1950 for forestry game management and safety progress. He highlights Horicon marsh restoration questions, rising focus on deer and habitat issues, fish and water quality work, enforcement changes and field reports across the state.
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Wisconsin
Henderson
Horicon Marsh
Air Barrier Seen High Above Earth Threatens Rockets
Astronomers at the American Astronomical Society meeting report a new air barrier at about 60 miles up doubling previous heat estimates. Discoverers Richard N. Thomas of the University of Utah and Fred Whipple of Harvard observatory say it requires rocket design to slow initial speeds to prevent metal noses from melting during ascent.
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Associated Press
Haverford
Americ Astronomical Society Thursay
Strawbridge Observatory
Haverford College
Richard N. Thomas
University of Utah
Fred Whippe
Harvard Observatory
Thomas
Whipple
Earth
Ex Assemblyman Wallace Nield Dies in Racine Area
Wallace E. Nield, 61, a former Wisconsin assemblyman and Racine County official, died Wednesday at his home north of Racine after a long illness. A farmer and produce dealer, he served in 1947 as a Republican from Racine County's second district and on the Racine County Board from 1933 to 1947. he failed to win re election in 1948.
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Racine
Wis
Wallace E. Nield
Nield
Racine County
War Casulaties Total 38325
The total announced casualties in the Korean War reached 38325 through December 22 based on notices to next of kin. Dead numbered 6432 with 5742 KIA and 684 died of wounds. 27012 wounded and 5571 missing since start, 4753 currently listed missing. Army 32066, Marines 5524, Navy 429, Air Force 306.
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Washington
Army
Marines
Navy
Air Force
New Year Holiday Fatalities Forecast By Safety Council
The National Safety Council projects 330 deaths in traffic crashes over the three day New Year weekend from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. Last Christmas saw 545 deaths. President Ned H Dearborn urges taking transit, assuming others may be impaired, not riding with intoxicated drivers, and slowing in bad weather.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Council
Sale of Japanese Children Reported in Tokyo
Between January and June 1950 observers in Tokyo report 681 Japanese children were sold into service with prices ranging from 28 to 140 dollars. The figures reflect wartime evacuations and forced labor practices affecting minors across the region.
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Tokyo
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Scotland Yard
Richard Harrison
American Kennel Club
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J. R. Williams
By Alton L. Blakeslef
Haskin Service
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Home Law Book
Michigan
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