Guns fall silent on Korea front as Yankees relax rules
The onlookers describe a rare pause on Korea’s western front with U S forces smoking openly and removing shoes in view of Chinese troops. Although fraternizing occurred, soldiers were cautious, following orders. In Munson Marines tested prisoner of war exchange procedures at Freedom Village ahead of Aug. 5 exchanges.
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Freedom Village
Armando Arias
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Army
Fresher eggs for soldiers as pasteurized varieties reach field use
Wartime food news notes J & Co and Armour & Co introducing pasteurized eggs for armed forces with thermo stabilized methods and trial shipments via quartermaster. Swift uses oil with pasteurization while Armour adopts shellless processing. Separate items cover Christmas in a POW family, Lt Arias’ release and earlier WWII captures, plus an odd court tale on obesity and a German mayor’s weight.
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Ike to Ask New Debt Limit Near End Of Week
Washington officials indicate they will seek a new debt ceiling from Congress late this week. They warn the Korea truce will not significantly ease government finances for six to eight months and defense spending will largely stay on track. Some savings from reduced fighting costs may be redirected to aid devastated Korea, while uncertainties in Indochina loom.
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Five U S Ships Sunk in Korean War Losses
U S Navy reports five ships sunk and 82 others hit in the Korean War. Casualties total 337 KIA and 1585 wounded. Sunk vessels include four minesweepers and one tug. battleships New Jersey and Wisconsin hit. cruisers Helena Los Angeles St Paul hit. other ships Rochester Bremerton and Manchester damaged. forty destroyers attacked.
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Truman Seeks Tax Cut on Memoirs Sale
Judge Samuel Rosenman said talks are ongoing with the Internal Revenue Bureau to allow former President Truman to ease the tax load on the Time magazine memoirs sale. A $500,000 figure floated, though no ruling has been made, and the plan would spread payments and taxes over six years. The Chicago Tribune cited a $600,000 sale and said a seven-year spread was denied.
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