Official Attitude on Korea Has Serious Psychological Aspects
A commentary urging decisive policy on Korea amid Senate hearings on Gen. MacArthur. It argues civilian and military leaders show half heartedness, warns of demoralized public support, and stresses the need for a winning war or immediate withdrawal from Korea. It notes the psychological impact of treating Korea as a police action and calls for a clear objective to unite national resolve.
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Korea
Far East
Formosa
Joint Chiefs of Staff
MacArthur
America
United Nations
U.N
Reds
Congressmen To Consult Ike On Foreign Aid Plans
A delegation of 16 Congressmen will consult with General Dwight D. Eisenhower in Europe on the eight and one half billion military and economic foreign aid bill. Ike will not return to Washington to avoid entanglement in the MacArthur controversy and partisan Asian policy battles. The trip aims to secure firsthand military insights and authenticity from the commander in chief.
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Europe
Dwight’ D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Ike
Washington
MacArthur
Pentagon
Johnson Reveals Shocking Inner Picture of US Government
Washington reveals a scathing view of the United States government at a critical time. Former Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson portrays confusion and friction between the Defense and State Departments, neglect of duty in foreign relations, and lack of war planning for Korea starting June 25, 1950. The testimony claims the Army in Japan was an occupation force, with weak weapons, few mobile forces, and inadequate Navy ships and aircraft, and that top officials suppressed truth to protect the administration.
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Washington
Louis Johnson
Senate P Committees On Foreign Relations and Armed Services
M. MacArthur
United States
Korea
South Korea
Japan
Far East
Critique of Joint Chiefs and State Department Pressure
A historical analysis questions military planning failures and emergency preparedness, blaming Joint Chiefs of Staff for lacking independence from political pressures. It notes Secretary Johnson’s critique of State Department influence and calls for a comprehensive Senate inquiry to reveal factors shaping military judgment.
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U. S. Air Force
Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Johnson
Joint Chiefs
Department of State
Senate Committee
Congress
Ale
Military factors shape the Soviet conflict trend
The author argues that the ongoing clash with the Soviet Union is primarily a military conflict driven by the unstable military balance with the Atlantic community. He notes communism rose under pressure of world wars, failed revolutions elsewhere, and that the Iron Curtain marks a military frontier. The core question is the Soviet Red Army’s reach, to be settled by negotiation or war.
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Soviet Union
United States
Russia
Lenin
Zurich
St. Petersburg
Kerenski
West
France
Italy
Germany
Red Army
Marx
Stalin
Molotov
How Many Reds Must Die General Marshall Quote
General Marshall says victory requires killing enough Chinese to force the Communists to sue for peace. The article notes domestic reaction at home to this hard line stance and its controversial implications.
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Marshall
Soaper Critiques Attire And War Policy In Nervy Plea
The speaker blasts male star attire and mocks policy on China. He questions the plan under Marshall aid, argues against triggering Soviet war, and asks how many U S troops must die to learn the correct Chinese casualty count.
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Yalu River
Yalu
Korea
Russia
Live valiantly decline fears and seek joy ahead
In JUST FOLKS by E. A. GUEST a speaker tells a high school class that happiest days are in the past, but the columnist counters with a call to grow old bravely. The piece ends by contrasting a lion cage metaphor with the danger of deceit, urging courage.
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Gus
Long Beach Grows State Guard and Transit Plans
Long Beach reports 90 men in the California State Guard with a third unit soon to be formed at the National Guards Armory. The Long Transportation Company will deploy buses around July 6. Municipal oil revenues are set to rise about $15,000 monthly under new price schedules from Standard Oil and other buyers. Local employment conditions are near normal per a report to Commissioner Tincher by the Social Welfare Bureau. The city administration will not pursue oil well regulations within municipal boundaries.
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New York State
Long Beach
California State Guard
National Guards Armory
Long Transportation Company
Standard Oil Company
Commissioner of Affairs
E. E. Tincher
Social Welfare Bureau
Public Forum Letters on Rotation in Korea War
Readers debate civilian pressure for a specific Army rotation plan for 452nd Bomb Wing troops in Korea. One writer warns such meddling lowers morale and may overlook current military needs, while stressing the Pentagon should decide troop rotations. Another letter endorses parental guidance to curb juvenile delinquency amid busy schedules and calls for family support.
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Press-Telegram
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452Nd
Korea
State Department
Pentagon
MacArthur
Far East
45Nd
Sen. Kefauver
Floyq
Television and Colleges Squabble Over NCAA Broadcasting
The fight over TV rights pits colleges against promoters as the NCAA tests limiting telecasts to one Saturday game per section. Penn refuses to cooperate, planning full schedules on TV, while Ivy opponents demand Penn accept the scheme. The dispute highlights commercialization over pure sport and hints at future programming shaped by viewer demand.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Cornell
Farmer’s Wife Guardian of Rural Life in Verse
A rural poem extols the farmer’s wife for her work beyond housekeeping. She tends children and husband, feeds animals, stores produce, sews, bakes, makes jelly and jam, and crafts garments from flour sacks. Her sturdy character shapes farm life and health. God bless the farmer's wife.
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Conklin
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