Chinese forces push toward South Korea across 38th parallel
The report describes about 27 Chinese divisions advancing toward the Korean peninsula after pushing UN troops from the north. It notes Mongolian cavalry and camel supply caravans used for mobility as the 8th Army withdraws to the 38th parallel with U N forces positioned near Hamhung and the northeast US 40th corps on the coastal plain.
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Tokyo
South Korea
United Nations
Genghis Khan
Red China
North Korea
8Th Army
Parallel 8
North
Reuters
U.N
Fide
38Th Parallel
United States 40Th Corps
Hamhung Coastal Plain
Sask. court of appeal upholds lottery conviction
Regina reports indicate Sylvia Blaine, secretary of the Prince Albert Kinsmen club, was upheld in a lottery charge by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal with one judge dissenting. The case follows an annual break up date contest linked to the Saskatchewan River.
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Regina
CCP
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal
Sylvia Blaine
Blaine
Prince Albert Kinsmen Club
Truman to Speak During Week End
President Truman plans a radio address Friday or Saturday on the world situation and necessary steps as war threats loom. He will meet tomorrow with congressional leaders to discuss proclaiming a national emergency and placing the economy on a war footing with Acheson Marshall and Snyder also invited.
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Washington
Truman
White House
United States
Dean Acheson
Defence
George Marshall
Treasury
John Snyder
Congressional
Evacuation Begins as UN Forces Withdraw from Hungnam
Unconfirmed reports say Anglo American troops start boarding UN warships offshore at Hungnam retreat. Chinese forces estimated near 100000 men believed to converge on UN lines after the 60 mile withdrawal from Chosin reservoir.
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Tokyo
Reuters
Hungnam
Korea
United Nations
U.N
Chosin Reservoir
Surrounding Forces Block Road to Hungnam Evacuation
The report describes a Communist surround of a corps with a road south blocked. At Hungnam port a UN fleet stood ready to evacuate the encircled forces as the page continues on seven.
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Hungnam
Pitiful Refugees Flee Toward UN Lines in Massive Korean Exodus
Describes a vast civilian movement across Korea as refugees stream south from Chinese occupied areas toward UN lines. Estimates vary as 80 percent of populations in northern danger evacuate, with columns up to hundreds of thousands seen on roads between Chaeryong, Haeju and Seoul. Continued details promised on page seven.
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U.S
Korea
United Nations
Seoul
Chaeryong
Haeju
Chongchon
Pyongyang
CBC
Uncertain CBC Aluminum Offer Tests US-Canada Talks
Ottawa reports Trade Minister Howe plans a Washington visit to renew Canada’s offer of up to 500000 tons of aluminum and seek more US steel. Last offer of 200000 tons over three years was rejected, fueling cross border politics amid hopes Howe can revive economic cooperation and align with Hyde Park aims. The CBC faces shifting tastes as it balances education and entertainment across English and French audiences.
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Ottawa
Howe
Washington
United States
British
Columbia
Canada
Hyde Park
U.S
Air Force finishes Canada photo mapping after 29 years
Ottawa CP reports the RCAF has photographed 4 567 600 square miles of Canada over 29 years, with over half in the last three summers. New techniques and the Tri Met camera system produced rapid, extensive mapping, while meteorological advances enabled nine planes to operate together for a single day.
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Ottawa
RCAF
Canada
Air Force
Broad Dominion
R. I. Thomas
Soviet Union
Northland
Death Toll Rises in Singapore Riots Over Dutch-Girl Case
In Singapore two days of sectarian violence left 14 dead and over 140 injured as troops and police enforced dusk to dawn curfews. The unrest centered on the custody battle for Marie Bertha Hertogh, with Britons, Eurasians, Indians among the dead and a British court ruling allowing the Dutch mother to reclaim the girl.
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Singapore
Supreme Court
Marie Bertha Hertogh
Netherlands
Milesqua
Fragmented reminiscence from a child’s memory visit
A hazy OCR fragment recalls a child and father visiting a place, a white scene, and a whispered moment about getting a haircut. The readable lines imply a quiet, domestic scene captured in an old newspaper snippet.
Rail worker admits carelessness caused Canoe River wreck
Edmonton CP reports 22 year old A J Atherton testifies at Board of Transport inquiry into the Canoe River crash that it would not have happened if he had listened to a repeat of the order. He admits often not heeding repeats and notes two words were missing from the orders creating overlaps with another train. Twenty one died in the Nov. 21 collision between Red Pass Junction and Blue River, B C.
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Red Pass Junction
Blue River
B.C
Medicine Hat elects Riley mayor as hospital by law passes
Ratepayers approve city paying 1 for the hospital and Wilson Riley is elected mayor by a record vote of 2,533 to 1,729 over W E McCombs and 1,577 for H C Leinweber. Mrs Lillian Gust wins the first woman alderman seat with 3,321 votes to 2,213 for Mrs Terrill. Hospital by-law passes 2,240 to 413. New aldermen elected include Lorne A. Walker and Jack H. Cocks.
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Wilson Riley
C.P.R
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Ald. Riley
Riley
W. E. McCombs
H.C. Leinweber
Lillian Gust
McCombs
Mary Terrill
Terrill
D. A. Scholten
E. W. Smith
Dirk ‘Scholten
Lorne A. Walker
Jack H. Cocks
J. W. Douglas
Booscott
R. C. Gardner
Medicine Hat General Hospital
Hector Lang
AW. A. Keith
Leinweber
Gust
Smith
Scholten
Final Standings With Four Elected For Two Years
A partial tally shows four officials elected by a large majority. Votes cast total 5,895 with 10,421 eligible voters, indicating strong support for the winners. Names listed include Dirk Scholtens and Lorne Walker among others in a formal returning-officer style record.
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Scholten
Dirk
Walker
Lorne A
Smith
Earl W
Jacke
Heckbert
Edward B
Lean
Oliphant
George ‘Wade
Arthur C. Felesky
Arthur Jordan
Ted
Ieee
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Sudhiy
Edmonton
Henry G. Young
Miller
Alta
Farmers’ Union of Alberta
PUA
Frank &. Mariele
Hionlin
Ray Garneau
Wainwright
Dunton
Saskatoon
Kinnenton
Albayta
Beveridge’s
C.B.C
Reg Hardy
Southam
Ottawa Bureau
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Earl W. Smith
Dirk Scholten
Saab Tee
Wilson
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