Russian Proposal for Korea Cease Fire Marks First Peace Bid
United Nations and Washington discuss Malik's radio speech proposing cease-fire and troop withdrawal from the 38th parallel as the initial step toward peace. The Russian UN delegate’s move drew cautious study with questions on Chinese representation and UN machinery for Korea.
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N. Y
Jacob A. Malik
Korea
38Th Parallel
Red China
Washington
Malik
Truman
State Department
U. S
New York
Kefauver Questions Soviet Peace Talk Proposal
Senator Kefauver doubted Russia's UN peace talk proposal for Korea, calling it suspect and likely a delaying tactic. He urged a federation of free nations under the UN for unified anti Communist action and criticized MacArthur and McCarthy while urging stronger North Atlantic unity and swift action.
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United Nations
Jacob A. Malik
Sen. Kefauver
Wisconsin
Jefferson-Jackson
United Nation
Patrick J. Lucey
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Pegeine
Pres. Truman
Union of ‘Free Nations
Atlantic Council
State Department responds to Malik on cease fire and peace talks
A U S State Department statement criticizes Malik and the Soviet Union for propaganda moves and calls for concrete cease fire terms and verifiable peace efforts. It frames any peace outreach as serious if backed by public cooperation with the United States and UN representatives.
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Malik
United States
Austin
York
United Nations
Potential new Koreas seen in Iran and Yugoslavia
Washington observes the war’s first anniversary and flags Iran and Yugoslavia as likely flashpoints for renewed Korean War spillover. Officials warn growing East West tension could spark broader conflict via subversion and “little wars” before a full-scale clash.
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Iran
Yugoslavia
Rain Causes Train Wreck Near St Joseph Missouri
A derailed Burlington train three miles north of St Joseph due to rains and floods. Six cars and a diesel engine left the track as high river bluffs gave way causing the wreck with damage reported but no fatalities.
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Kansas
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Eisenhower Aide Dies in Early Reports
Gen Dwight Eisenhower mourns the loss as his father in law passes away at age 90, with details forthcoming. The death prompts tributes from military and political associates across the nation.
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Gen. Eisenhower
Superliner Christened in Historic Ship Ceremony
Mrs. Connally christened the SS United States as thousands watched the $70,000,000 liner launch. The fast new superliner was hailed as a record setter in the ceremony witnessed by a sunlit crowd and officials from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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United States
Tom Connalle Hng
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
Bed Check Charley Downed Over Korea
The United States Air Force reports that Captain Heyman of Stillwater Oklahoma shot down the Russian built PO-2 near Seoul during a night interdiction mission. Charley, a small notable plane, was destroyed in midair after taking a .50 caliber volley.
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Seoul
Richard M. Heyman
Stillwater
Okla
Air Force
Heyman
Anor
Korea
Truman Fights To Save Curbs
President Truman sent an urgent letter to Congress amid a last-ditch effort to preserve economic controls. He warned that a soft approach invites disaster and asked lawmakers to oppose bills that would curb Price Administrator Michael DiSalle's authority to roll back meat and other prices.
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Truman
Congress
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House Banking Committee
Michael V. DiSalle
Senate Banking Committee
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Business As Usual as UN Troops Advance in Korea
Dispatches report Allied forces pushing through central and western Korea while enduring Red attacks in the east on the final day of a year of conflict. Korangpo lies 29 miles north of Seoul and 29 miles north of Pyongyang. U.N. infantry drive toward positions south of Pyongyang as Jacob Malik proposes a cease fire conference.
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Korea
Russia
Orangpo
Oll
Gompnamoks
Korangpo
Seoul
Pyongyang
Dewey's Korean Trip Seen As Bid To Lead Party
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey plans a visit to Korea and other Far Eastern lands, viewed by allies as a bid to positions himself for leadership of the Republican Party. The announcement follows his wartime bipartisan foreign policy credit with Senator Van deaeber (R Mich) and reflects a push toward a stronger foreign stance. Meanwhile a four-engine Bush plane encountered navigation trouble and was found near a Monro airport after losing bearings in rain.
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Washington
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Korea
Far
Ata
Vanaeabers
R-Mich
Mags Roberts
Monro
Body Of Tomah Is Being Returned
A fragmented report notes support for Coram with Taft and Senator Jerry of Nebraska criticizing. The quote affirms a desire for a vacation if offered, while other details are unclear. White H
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Taft
Erry
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Lewis Urges Labor Unity and Attacks Walter Reuther
The 1-year-old leader of the United Mine Workers attacked Walter P. Reuther as a pseudo-intellectual while urging labor unity. He praised UAW 50 and claimed auto workers could be led to victory at a Ford rally with UAW locals, noting CIO founder ties.
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Eelle Eettate
Ley
Walter P P. Reuter
United Mine Workers Union
UAW 50
Lewis
UAW
Ford
CIO
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