Pyongyang Falls to Red Chinese in Korean War Move
News reports describe Chinese forces entering Pyongyang after UN troops abandoned the city. Refugees say Taedong River crossings occurred as Allied withdrawals continued toward Seoul. Frontlines show Chinese maneuvering near Hamhung and Koksan with potential enveloping threats to retreating Allied columns.
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UN seeks urgent UN action to halt China in Korea
Six nations including the United States Britain France Ecuador Cuba and Norway filed a brief with UN Secretary General Trygve Lie urging immediate Assembly consideration of Chinese intervention in Korea. The memorandum supports taking up the issue at the 14 nation Steering Committee meeting at 2:45 p.m. EST and, if approved, a full Assembly debate.
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Cold Wave Coming Flood Peril Eased Across East
Rough wintry weather lingered in the storm battered east and midwest but the cold eased flood danger in the Upper Ohio Valley. Frigid air spread across the plains while Ohio and nearby states faced subzero to near zero temperatures. rivers rose and crested in Steubenville and Marietta as lowland floods displaced hundreds. Snow and rain plagued the region with gusty winds. several deaths occurred and roads were blocked by high water.
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Excess Profit Levy Faces Clear Sailing in Senate
Washington AP reports a multi billion dollar excess profits levy bill poised for House final passage and swift Senate action. Administration push to raise revenue continues as Republicans seek to substitute a milder levy with higher corporate tax. debate centers on taxing profits above 1949 averages and raising top rates amid ongoing defense spending.
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Three Billion Civil Defense Plan Proposed
Washington AP reports a three-year plan costing 3.1 billion dollars to bolster civil defenses, with 2.25 billion for communal-type shelters shared by federal and state governments. The plan also funds admin costs, equipment, stockpiles, and communications, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers.
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Armco Boosts Steel Prices Across Products
Armco Steel Corp raises prices by 5 per ton for hot and cold rolled, enamel, and galvanized products following an 18 percent hourly wage raise for workers. President W. Sebald says the move reflects higher wages and raw material costs, with further price adjustments anticipated on a comparative basis.
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Navy to call up 15000 reservists for active duty
The Navy announced that 15,000 trained Naval Reserve enlisted men will be called to active duty in April, May and June. About half will be seamen and apprentices with at least six months prior service as seamen, hospitalmen and stewardmen. The remainder will be Reservists holding ratings in 34 specialties.
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Naval Reserve
Alaskan statehood bill appears dead in Senate
Democratic leader Lucas of Ili noise sidetracked the Alaskan statehood bill in the Senate yesterday, withdrawing his motion to take up the measure and probably killing it for the season. He may also doom a companion Hawaii statehood bill. both measures had House approval.
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Bradley Says UN Could Evacuate Troops By Sea
Gen Omar Bradley testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that UN withdrawals could allow sea evacuation if Korea defenses fail. He noted optimistic briefings contrasted with earlier warnings as Taft urged more direct White House communication on the crisis. Taft accused Administration leaders of excluding Republican input while calling for clear public explanations of the dangers and policy. Hoey urged immediate American troop withdrawal to prevent a broader slaughter in Korea.
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Truman Says UN Fights Against Giant Odds
President Truman said United Nations forces in Korea are fighting against tremendous odds but the fight for freedom will go on. He spoke amid talk of a possible Dunkirk type withdrawal and said evacuation plans are ready if needed.
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Columbus Woman Shot To Death
Miss Virginia Bates 40, a catering supervisor at Fort Hayes Hotel, died from a bullet wound after being found in a gutter near her east side home. An autopsy confirmed the wound to her left temple. Police call her the apparent victim of a robber gunman. her purse and watch were missing. Bates, a World War II WAVE veteran, had left the hotel about an hour earlier.
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Wonder Drug ACTH Saves Life Of Man With Skin Burned Off
In Cleveland AP report, a 70 percent burn case survived due to ACTH. The patient T C Gains near Parker Arizona received grafted skin from non kin and recovered with reduced pain, shock avoided, little scarring, and preserved muscle function. The AMA exhibit notes six miracles and foresees new burn treatments.
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American Medical Association
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Oenix, Ariz
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Ariz
Kaiser Given New RFC Loan of $25 Million
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation granted Kaiser-Frazer a $25 million loan to sustain auto output and shift into defense production. Kaiser announced a San Francisco Bay Area plant for military products and potential shipbuilding, with loan conditions to hold car prices, cut daily output to 600 units, and prioritize defense work.
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Gas Line Hit by Explosion Near Wheelersburg
A Tennessee Gas Transmission main ruptured near Wheelersburg Ohio causing a large natural gas fire that burned for a time. No injuries were reported as workers shut off valves and began repairs. The blast disrupted electric service and drew traffic jams in the area while flames were visible for miles.
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Boy Smuggles Snakes From City Zoo
A Philadelphia boy slipped into the zoo twice and hid a Ball python and an Emerald Tree boa under his jacket, taking them home on the trolley. Zoo curator Roger Conant warned the boa is dangerous. no charges were filed as the boy’s name was withheld.
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Cargo for Red China Halted in San Francisco
Customs officials acting on Commerce orders halted cargo destined for Red China or Hong Kong in San Francisco. Twelve tons of extra hard silicon steel from the Norwegian ship Igadi were to be unloaded before sailing. Shipping to Tientsin and transshipment points at Hong Kong and Macao are affected by the UN Korea war cargo ban.
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