UN Forces Escape Across Chongchon River Amid Red Attacks
U N forces escaped across the icy Chongchon river in northwest Korea as Chinese forces swarm. Two American divisions were threatened with encirclement near Kunu while other allied units fought on the western flank. MacArthur warned of a new war and urged a political solution as a winter defense plan formed.
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Korea
Tom Lambert
United States
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Anju
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Christmas trees for Pearl Harbor from Halifax mayor
Halifax November 29 The Canadian destroyer Nootka en route to Pearl Harbor to join Korean fighting forces will bring a touch of Christmas to the Pacific Island Four potted Christmas trees sit on the Nootka s deck as presents from Halifax Mayor Gordon Kinsey to Pearl Harbor s mayor
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Nootka
Pacific
Gordon Kinsey
National Council of Churches Formed in Cleveland
The National Council of the Churches of Christ was formed in Cleveland to coordinate the work of 29 Protestant and eastern Orthodox churches. The action crowns 16 years of interdenominational effort and reflects a movement toward unified religious action in America.
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World Council of Churches
Amsterdam
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National Council of Churches
Ralph W. Sockman
New York
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America
Cumberland House learns caviar making from sturgeon
In Cumberland House, SHERMEN learn caviar production from a Winnipeg specialist. They butcher and process sturgeon for market while Sask fish marketing service notes the first shipment left Cumberland House on Sept. 26. It was flown to Beaver Lake for freezing and future sale. season set at 8,000 pounds.
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Winnipeg
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Sastchewan fish marketing service
Beaver Lake
United States at UN Faces Russian China Veto in Korea
The United States urged the United Nations Security Council to record world conscience on Chinese Communist aggression in Korea. Warren R. Austin warned of a probable Soviet veto of a six‑power resolution, while Wu Hsui-Chuan defended Peiping against U.S. charges. The debate highlighted tensions as UN forces face renewed Chinese attacks. MacArthur commented that a Christmas deadline reflected universal concerns.
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Wu Hsui- Chuan
Peiping
BC to Supply Timber to UK Admiralty?
Vancouver reports British Columbia may soon supply the British admiralty with shipbuilding timber as a shortage of softwood drives the treasury to authorize more Canadian timber purchases. BC offers lumber for scaffolding, dimension timbers and other soft woods used in ship construction, while eastern Canada provides hardwoods for decking and similar needs.
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Bevin Sees No GB US Split Over Korea Policy
London November 29 Bevin told the House of Commons there is no split between Britain and the United States over Korea and that a political settlement is possible if China agrees. He stressed stabilization of the military situation first, and that MacArthur’s actions were guided by joint UN objectives to resist aggression. Bevin warned of a potential Russian-Chinese world conspiracy but said a political solution depends on Chinese cooperation.
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MacArthur
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Shortages Loom For Canada In Wartime Economy
George G. Rogers of the American Economic Foundation warned Foreman's Club that manpower and material shortages akin to those of the 1940s will hit Canada as Korea era armament accelerates demand. More efficient production is needed to keep output high, with effects possibly felt in under six months.
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American Economic Foundation
New York
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U S Plans United Nations Strategy On Korea Crisis
Washington officials report the United States will work through the United Nations and allied powers to address the Korean crisis. Sanctions against Communist China are considered, aiming to keep a unified anti Communist coalition. A closed security council session discussed the issue but offered no firm steps.
Gas leak reports fuel inquest into Leduc hotel blast
In Leduc Alberta on November 29 the inquest into the hotel disaster entered its second day as witnesses described a hissing sound from uncapped pipes heard 40 feet away. Ten people died and 16 were injured when the hotel was destroyed by an explosion and fire. Albert Welsh of Imperial Oil and Ludwig Tauber, a Leduc carpenter, testified about the gas installation after the blast. Kenneth Smith, a Leduc grocer, said he shut an open pipe into his warehouse after hearing a noise, mistaking it for air cleaning before gas service began. He noted considerable pressure on the pipe and a welding odor he did not identify as gas.
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Kenneth Smith
Leduc grocer
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Carpenter Tauber
Ottawa Cabinet Meets amid Korean crisis talks
Ottawa dispatch reports the federal cabinet opening session as Korean crisis dominates the agenda. Prime Minister St Laurent said the international situation looks confused while External Affairs Minister Pearson remained undecided on returning to New York if the Korean issue reaches the General Assembly. Reports from Canada’s UN delegation and talks with U.S. officials and ambassador Hume Wrong surround Red China discussions at the Security Council.
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Hume Wrong
Washington
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Four Masked Men Steal $10,000 From Toronto Bank
Four masked armed men robbed a west-end Canadian Bank of Commerce branch in Toronto, forcing 15 staff and five customers to lie down. They took about $10,000 from the teller, then fled in a maroon car later found abandoned. A pursuit involved a dark blue or black follow car. no vault entry or shots were fired.
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
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Weis
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Wright Avenues
Alexander Marshall
Six Soviet Armies Threaten Western Europe In Blitz
Berlin dispatch reports six Russian armies in east Germany in winter quarters, with allied intelligence rating them capable of sweeping most of western Europe in a single blitz. Observers fear an invasion could follow U.S. atomic moves against Red China or if the U.S. uses atomic force against the Soviet Union. Military sources say western Europe is poorly defended, with only a small Allied buildup and US divisions diverted to Korea or held in reserve. The six Soviet formations total about 33 divisions, including at least 10 armored, wielding Joseph Stalin Mark Three tanks.
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All out assault feared as UN troops brace river line
In Korea, UN forces at Chengchon river concentrate to repel a suspected Communist frontal push before dawn. Washington cautions optimism is warranted but serious danger persists. In other notes, Korea’s foreign minister accuses China of existential threats, and draft law reform debate surfaces in Congress. Tokyo faces rising tension as leaflet warnings circulate amid fears of city attack. Toronto reports the death of British American Oil founder Aleert LeRoy Elsworth, a longtime executive and board chair.
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