Korea Troops Gird for Winter
Allied forces in Korea prepare for winter with ample supply lines. Eighth Army will deliver three phase clothing issues through November 1, equipping front line troops with woolen undershirts, two blankets, field jacket, wool lined gloves and waterproof clothing. British, US, and UN units coordinate gear.
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In Syracuse a 60-year-old Corning woman, blind for 25 years due to cornea degeneration, regained sight after successful cornea transplant operations. Dr. Frederick C. Stansbury reported she can read felicitation cards and letters, as her eye nerves remained intact. The piece also notes army winter gear updates and new front-line tenting and footwear.
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A disjointed excerpt notes taking breaks, singing when possible, and delaying cloth issuance until colder weather. Stebbins mentions the weather and Korea statistics, and the infantryman’s habit of carrying gear, with unclear surrounding context.
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