Mobilization Plans Revised by U S Chiefs
Senator Lyndon Johnson said top defense officials are revising manpower mobilization plans and he has delayed Senate hearings. He noted manpower estimates are being revised in light of recent developments. The preparedness subcommittee will focus on mobilization and speeding up production of tanks, aircraft, and other defense items.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Senate Armed Services
U S debates Korea crisis and church group seeks humor
An early United States debate on Korea crisis unfolds across national pages while a church group calls for standup humor. Feature notes cover entertainment, schedules, obituaries, and sports across multiple sections.
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U. S
A Far East Air Forces crewman survives a 8000 foot fall
K. O. from an open rear 8000 foot fall over Korea shocks the Changjin Reservoir area. Robert A. Foelske of Waterloo Iowa, aboard a C119 Flying Boxcar with 31000 pounds of ammo and supplies, was knocked out by shifting cargo. He pulled his ripcord after the fall and later rode a jeep to the Hungnam base, then returned to resume loading duties.
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K. O.d
Korea
Far East Air Forces
Robert A. Foelske
Waterloo
Iowa
Changjin Reservoir
U.S
Foelske
Hungnam Air Cuip
Blizzard grips wide area with 30 below warmth fear
Unted Press reports a major midwestern blizzard blanketing nearly half a million square miles. Temperatures dropped to 30 below at Fraser Colorado and 24 below at Jamestown North Carolina while Amavillo Texas rose to five above. The storm disrupted trains and flights, caused floods and power failures, and claimed at least sixteen lives across multiple states.
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N. C
Amavillo
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Arkansas
Iawa
Ohio
Wichita
Kan
University of Wichita
Albert Lea
Minn
Ohio Valley
Rockies
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sCanaria
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Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
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Rio Grande Valley
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Vanover
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Victoria
B. C
Vanderhoo
Leaving Korea No Appeasement, Zacharias Says
New York Nec Dec 6 The retired head of naval intelligence, Zacharias, told the National Association of Manufacturers that the United States can pull troops from Korea without losing prestige. He urged not appeasing China and warned of using force if necessary, including unconventional weapons, while asserting no fear of the Russians.
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New York
Nec
M. Zacharias
Nectional Association of Manufacturers
United Sates
Korea
Congress of American Industry
Naval Intelligence
Zacharias
Europe
U. S
Thief Steals City Hall Safe Amid Alarm Fails
In Perth Amboy New Jersey a junk dealer carted off the city hall safe after midnight. Police raced two blocks with riot guns as the alarm rang loudly in the headquarters. The sale had occurred yesterday but the alarm wires remained connected, allowing the crash to trigger.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
City Hall
Trapped U S Marines Fight Toward Freedom in Korea
Some 15 000 U S Marines and infantrymen fought along a snow covered mile high road toward Kotori in northeast Korea seeking a junction with other trapped Americans. Eight army units held position north of the 38th Parallel as Chinese forces advanced. Refugees fled toward Pusan while Gen J Lawton Collins surveyed the front before Tokyo conferences.
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Kotori
Korea
Hamhung
Hungnam
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U.S
Saas
Hagaru
Changjin
Katori
U. S. 8Th Army
38Th Parallel
Pyongyang
RED
Eighth Army
Truman Attlee Agree on Spurring Production Efforts
President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee agreed to a vigorous effort to increase production and ensure efficient use of scarce raw materials in the United States and Britain. A working party was formed to study allocations for materials like tin and rubber, with emphasis on raw materials for defense.
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Truman
Attlee
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Britain
White House
National Press Club
Stephen Early
Charles G. Ross
Early
Nehru Discloses India's Efforts to Halt Korean War
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru told Parliament India sought a cease fire and demilitarized zone in Korea, with negotiations including Red China. He noted no timing for when India proposed the plan, as MPs pressed for regional security ties and democratic negotiations.
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China
M. R. Masani
Brazil
Korea
Tibet
Indochina
United Nations
F. Moosherjee
All-India Hindu Mahasbha
Jerome Desouza
Loyola Missionary College
J. D. Kripalani
Democratic Front
Congress Party
Nepal
Attlee
Truman
Chinese Bulk Drive to Aid Trapped Men Near Changjin
U S Third Infantry Division tried to break through south of Changjin reservoir to reach Marines and doughboys trapped amid Chinese lines, but a Chinese attack halted the column two miles north of Majon. Allied planes supplied the trapped force all day while ground convoys could not breach the Chinese positions southeast of the reservoir.
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6Th Corps
Korea
U.S. Third Infantry
Todase
Changjin
Majon
G O P May Insist Acheson Be Fired
Senate Republicans weigh a formal demand to dismiss Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Chairman Taft says policy committee will revisit the issue, tying it to broader foreign policy aims and possible agreement with President Truman. Sen Milton Young floated Eisenhower as a replacement.
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Ashington
Robert A. Taft
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Dean Acheson
Taft
U.S
Korea
Acheson
Truman
Milton R. Young
R.S. D
Young
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Attlee denies appeasement in China during Korea support
Prime Minister Attlee told a National Press Club audience that Britain will not appease Communist China to end the Korean conflict. He pledged continued support with the United States in Korea and defended recognizing Communist China as the ruling power on the mainland. Attlee urged focus on long term peace and urged allied unity. He emphasized that British forces fight alongside U S troops under the United Nations flag and promised Britain's flag will fly beside the Stars and Stripes in Korea.
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Security Council
Korea
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Abdel Rahman Azzam Pasha
Arab League
Trygye Tie
Truman
Britain
Attlee
Washington
U.N
India
China
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Efee
National Press Club
United States
United Nations
Clear tonight with patchy fog near the coast tomorrow
Mostly clear conditions persist tonight with some night fog near the coast. Temperature is expected to change little tomorrow as winds shift from light variable to west to northwest at 10 to 15 mph tomorrow afternoon.
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Ocaat
Little Chan
Farm wife amputates trapped husband leg to save life
In Indiana a farm wife amputated her husband Gilbert Hartig’s mangled leg with a butcher knife after he was grabbed by a corn picker. She applied a tourniquet, summoned neighbors, and Hartig was rushed to St. Mary’s Hospital in serious condition but expected to recover. His wife Lillian praised his calmness during the crisis.
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Ind
Rom
Gilbert Hartig
St. Mary's Hospital
Lillian
Hartig
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