MacArthur Wanted Chinese Troops Against Korea
Rep. Hugh D. Scott Jr. said General Douglas MacArthur sought to use Formosa Nationalists and Chinese mainland guerrillas in the Korea conflict as early as September. Scott said 600000 nationalist troops on Formosa and a million guerrillas in China were ready to divert Chinese communists from Korea, and that Truman blocked action by ordering the Seventh Fleet to Formosa.
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Philadelphia
Douglas MacArthur
Hugh D. Scott, Jr
R.-Pa
Thomas E. Dewey
Republican National Committee
Archstreet Businessmen’s Association
MacArthur
Formosa
Scott
China
Korea
Truman
U. N
MacaArthur
Six Chinese Divisions Learn Meaning of Annihilate
Lawrence Daily Journal World reports from Tokyo that six Chinese divisions were ordered to annihilate, with Marines detailing the retreat from Changjin, heavy enemy casualties, and notes on atomic attack readiness. Lt. Col. Henderson describes the First Marine Division’s withdrawal as a major effort amid frigid conditions. Civilians and prisoners show extreme frostbite and injuries.
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Tokyo
U. S
Marine
Changjin Reservoir
F. P. Henderson
Gary
Ind
Lemuel C. Shepherd
Fleet Marine Force, Pacific
MacBeth
Changjin
Hamhung
Kote
Yudam
Hagaru
Koto
Henderson
Chinhung
Hamhung-Hungnam
United Nations
Chs
Portland Oregonian Sold for Five Million Dollars
Newhouse buys the Portland Oregonian for cash in a five million dollar deal announced in New York one week after the paper's 100th anniversary. The Oregonian serves about 224,000 daily readers and 280,000 Sunday, adding it to a growing chain that includes Newark Star Ledger and several Long Island and New Jersey papers.
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New York
Portland Oregonian
Samuel I. Newhouse
Newhouse
Oregonian
Sesident
E. B. MacNaughton
The
Newark
N. J
Star Ledger
Long Island Daily Press
Long Island Star Journal
Harrisburg, Pa
Patriot News
Syracuse
N. Y
Herald-Journal and Post- Standard
Staten Island Advance
Jersey Journal of
Jersey City
Oregonian to keep staff and policies unchanged
The statement asserts no changes to staff or policies at the Oregonian and notes MacNaughton will continue as president. The brief release emphasizes continuity in leadership and operations.
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The
Oregonian
MacNaughton
Fakes Insanity Trial Drift For Koch Case In Augsburg
In Augsburg Germany December 11 a doctor testified Ilse Koch may be feigning insanity to dodge her trial for concentration camp atrocities. The Red Witch of Buchenwald was reportedly carried from jail to a hospital in a screaming frenzy. Two doctors said they did not consider her insane as the trial proceeds without her. If not present by next Monday a new trial would be ordered.
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Augsburg
Germany
Ilse Koch
Buchenwald
Augsburg Hospital
Frau Koch
Buchenwald Concentration Camp
Employment office reports week hiring in Kansas area
Forty seven persons were hired through the Kansas State Employment Service last week. Of these, 25 were men, 22 women, and 15 veterans. Fourteen job openings remain on file, including three stenographers, two waitresses, and five laborers. Weekly unemployment claims totaled 97.
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Kansas State Employment Service
Kansans named in latest casualty lists released
The Department of Defense lists Kansans among casualties: Cpl Jose Alejos of El Dorado wounded in action. Paul L Harmer of Marysville missing. Y L Bryant of Leavenworth died of wounds. Pvt Louis G Farley of Clearwater died in action with the Marines.
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Department of Defense
Jose Alejos
el Dorado
Paul L. Harmer
Navy
Maryeville
Y L Bryant
Army Leavenworth
Louis G. Farley
Marines
Clearwater
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Congress
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Acheson
Philip C. Jessup
Dean Rusk
John J. Muccio
Republic of Korea
Jack Macbeth
Hse Koch
Journal- World
VapoRub
WLD
MEW
Titanie
Kelvinator
Ony
K. 8
E. S
Nad
Ford
Lear
Fords
Morgan Mack Motor Co
Vermont
Jts
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