Taft urges Truman to report on Korea crisis
Senator Taft demanded direct presidential disclosure on the Korea crisis after talks with Prime Minister Attlee. He accused administration leaders of excluding Republican input, urged a public explanation of problems, and cited widespread public confusion and calls to oust State Department officials. Malone blamed Attlee for protecting British and French investments and warned of concessions in Korea.
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Truman Warns Of Tremendous Odds In Korea Crisis
Washington dispatch reports United Nations forces facing potential total defeat in Korea with evacuation plans ready if needed. General Omar Bradley told President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee of possible sea and air withdrawal and testified that U N troops could be evacuated if a defense line collapses. Truman warned of tremendous odds while pledging continued effort for freedom. no firm immediate actions were decided at the talks.
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U S carries brunt of fight for Korea's freedom told
overview notes how the United States bears major responsibility in guiding Korea's freedom struggle. emphasis on policy, military support, and international stance, reflecting wartime alliance dynamics and strategic aims across allied leadership and public outlook.
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Cold Wave Pushes Midwest Temperatures Below Zero
A harsh cold wave sweeps the Midwest with forecasts calling for 10 to 20 below zero in Minnesota and subzero in Chicago. Readings drop across the plains with Amarlio at 13 above, while snow blankets central plains and upper Ohio River areas. Rain affects parts of the Northeast as the cold front moves southeast.
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Congress Moves Fast On Rent Curbs Extension
Washington December 5 Congress to act quickly on rent control extensions with the House set to vote on a 90 day extension beyond December 31 and the Senate to begin voting on an 11 day extension. Leaders aim to wrap up Truman program items this week including emergency aid to Yugoslavia and the excess profits tax as the House closes in on the 13 billion defense bill.
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Red China Provoked World War Crisis, President Charges
President Truman said Communist China leaders have deliberately confronted the world with the risk of general conflict. He stressed the United States must unite free world resources to meet Communist imperialism as China’s Red intervention in Korea highlights a broader scheme to dominate globally. He spoke amid conferences with British Prime Minister Attlee and urged support for young servicemen fighting in Korea. Continued on Page At, Col. 53.
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Warren Pushes California Civil Defense Action
Governor Warren pressed for timely state civil defense steps at a Sacramento press conference. He warned the federal government may react variably with war clouds or calm, noting Congress has not acted beyond pledges. California will proceed with defense planning without costly shelters until federal guidance arrives. He hopes Congress acts in the short session to enable a real state program when the Legislature reconvenes January 8.
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Red Cross Doubles Call for Blood
Washington December 5 UP The American Red Cross requests Americans to give twice as much blood per month to meet greatly increased Korea era military needs for lifesaving plasma. A spokesman said 80 000 pints monthly go to armed forces and 2100 civilian hospitals. The December quota will start a plasma stockpile and monthly collections will rise as labs convert blood to plasma and serum albumin. Blood will be sent daily to labs in Philadelphia San Francisco and Los Angeles from 36 regional collecting centers and participating banks.
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Lad Seeks Half Price Bicycle From Santa
In Snyder Texas a boy named Jere asks Santa to share the cost of a bicycle for Christmas. He says he earned money selling soft drinks but cannot pay the full price and asks Santa to cover the other half in a letter found after passing through the post office on the way to the North Pole.
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Nations Demand UN Halt Chinese Korea Intervention
Six nations led by the United States Britain and France filed a formal memorandum with UN Secretary-General Trygve Lie urging immediate Assembly action to address Chinese Communist intervention in Korea. The document outlines the situation, notes Russia vetoed a Security Council withdrawal proposal, and invites careful consideration by the 14 nation steering committee before a full Assembly debate.
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Expel Russia and Satellites, Head of Legion Urges
Erle Cocke Jr. national commander of the American Legion called for expelling Soviet Russia and its satellites from the United Nations. He spoke at the Public Relations Society of America outlining Operation Survival with broad measures including full mobilization, universal military training, atomic weapon use only for primary targets, civil defense boosts, and a revamped State Department. He warned of losing both the cold war and the shooting war to communism.
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Weather forecast notes fog tonight then clearing
Heavy fog tonight and early tomorrow give way to generally clear skies. Expect increasing haze or smog, with slightly warmer temperatures. Winds will be light and variable, becoming southwest at 5 to 16 miles per hour tomorrow afternoon.
U N withdrawal in Korea reported orderly with light losses
AP reports the United Nations withdrawal in northwest Korea proceeding without panic, with major units intact and heavier arms largely with rear units. Chinese forces pushed a spearhead toward the highway between Hungnam and Wonsan, complicating Marine and Seventh Army movements. The USS Franklin D. Roosevelt carrier group arrived offshore, boosting carrier presence to three large ships, while two carrier planes crashed in northeast Korea and one pilot was rescued by helicopter.
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Pyongyang Reclaimed By Chinese Forces Amid Heavy Air Attacks
Chinese Communist troops reportedly entered Pyongyang at night despite intense air strikes that killed about 2000 en emies on the Taedong River approaches. UN forces had withdrawn from the city after heavy buildup by Chinese troops, finding Pyongyang burning and abandoned.
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Evacuation Alert For Indochina Civilians
In Saigon on December 5 a French military spokesman said rebel activity in Tonkin Province was rising as Viet Minh forces advance toward Hanoi. Four thousand American, French, and British civilians were urged to stand by for possible evacuation amid the periled Indochina situation.
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U N Extends First Feelers on Korea to Chinese Reds
U N signals cautious opening on Korea crisis as Wu Hsiu Chuan meets officials from India Britain and the Soviet bloc. Discussions cover possible demilitarized zones and Peiping’s reaction to early talks. Lie Rau and Jebb engage Wu during a flurry of private briefings.
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