Reds Mass New Troops Tanks Guns In Korea Front
AP reports thousands of Chinese infantry supported by tanks and field guns surged south across the Kum Song River as three South Korean divisions advanced northward into the bulge area. Heavy fighting erupted east of the Bulge with an estimated 977 Reds killed or wounded in three hours.
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Kumsong Bulge
Kumsong River
Punchbowl
Bulge
Eighth Army
Roks
U. S
Christmas Hill
Kumsong
Fifth Air Force
Kamsong
Associated Press
Forrest Edwards
Dulles Talks on Truce and Peace Hesitation
Washington AP United States warns that if Communist negotiators reject an honorable peace the Allies must continue fighting in Korea. Dulles notes lack of guaranteed future conduct by the Communist regime of China and urges confidence in Rhee’s sincerity while stressing readiness for peace or war.
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United States
Korea
Dulles
China
Voice of America
Walter S. Robertson
Rhee
Robertson
John Foster Dulles
Ace
South Korea
Syngman ‘Rhee
Weather outlook and record heat in Middletown area
Showers are expected to end this afternoon with weekend conditions turning partly cloudy and warm. Forecaster notes clouds and high 90s despite rain yesterday, with temperatures reaching 98 at 5 p.m. and a low around 72 overnight. Rain totals near 2.3 inches by morning, then more rain after. Kentucky forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers east tonight and Sunday.
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Middletown
Mercury
Armeco
Kentucky
Oil Barge Fire Lights Sacramento Waterfront
A 7-A worker leaped into the Sacramento River and swam ashore as an oil fire broke out on his barge, damaging the waterfront and causing explosions from gasoline drums. Fire crews rushed to the scene from across the city to extinguish the blaze of unknown origin. The injured man, 45 year old John Bergum of Concord, was hospitalized with second degree burns to his arm, legs, face, and neck.
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Sacramento
Calif
John Bergum
Concord
Truce talks delayed as Reds seek more time
The 24 hour recess at Panmunjom delays a response to Allied demands for an armistice now or risk breakdown. North Korean Col Ju Yon cites administrative reasons, while Dulles and Robertson say the UN can proceed toward an armistice. You Chan Yang warns of potential attack if unification drifts.
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Panmunjom
Ju Yon
U. N
Red High Command
Taft to resume duties as Senate majority leader
Bulletin from New York Hospital says Senator Robert A. Taft is improving after hip treatment. Stitches to be removed next week and he expects to resume public duties in Washington when Congress convenes in January. In Tokyo, Asahi notes at least 200 dead and over 1000 missing in Japan’s second major flood in three weeks.
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Robert A. Taft
Congress
Daily Bulletin
New York Hospital
Sen. Taft
Washington
Tokyo
Japan
Asahi
Soviets Sign Expanded Trade Pacts Across Europe
The Soviet Union signs a three year French commercial pact and Denmark contracts to build five cold storage freighters as part of a broader push to ease Soviet economic strains. Trade talks with Britain and Sweden also surface while Japan and other nations report barter deals with Moscow.
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Soviet Union
France
Denmark
Kremlin
United States
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Sweden
British Board of Trade
Russia
Britain
Geneva
United Nations Economic Commission For Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
West
United Nations
Moscow
Japan
Tokyo
China
Australia
Ceylon
India
Buenos Aires
Iran
Netherlands
Senate AF Supporters Lose Battle For Funds
WashingtonObservers say Air Force advocates failed to restore more than five billion dollars cut from the air arm in the Eisenhower era. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 34.511 billion dollar defense bill for the year beginning July 1, with no added Air Force funds. Senators Maybank and Hayden tried to add 450 million, but both attempts failed. The bill still awaits Senate passage amid floor battles and potential House-Senate negotiations.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Truman
Secretary of Defense
Congress
Senate
Russell
D-Ga
Maybank
D-Sc
Air Force
Eisenhower
Hayden
D-Ariz
Byrd and Robertson
Virginia
Ellender
Louisiana
Sen
Ferguson
R-Mich
Wilson
Confusion Over Albuquerque Water Rules Grows
Albuquerque residents face five sets of summer water regulations and strict enforcement. City officials have staggered watering days, causing widespread confusion. A resident, Bruce Nesbit, asked his mother if the heavy rain means it is watering day.
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Albuquerque
Bruce Nesbit
McCarthy to Probe Without Dems Faces Senate Clash
The Republican choice to let Sen. McCarthy lead anti Communist inquiries without Democratic backing threatens a campaign issue as three Democrats resign from the investigating subcommittee. Dirksen predicts the panel can proceed, while McCarthy allies expect no slowdown despite minority absence.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Senate
McClellan
Arkansas
Symington
Missouri
Henry Jackson
Sen. Dirksen
R-Ill
Beneft
Mundt
Sen. Potter
R-Mich
Eisenhower
Dirksen
Maude Adams Dead at 80 Peter Pan Star Dies in Catskills
Actress Maude Adams famed for Peter Pan died at age 80 in Tannersville New York. She began on stage at nine months and rose to become one of America's greatest actresses. Adams immortalized the boy who never grew up on the American stage.
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Tannersville
N. Y
Maude Adams
Peter Pan
Miss Adams
Catskill Mountain
James Barrie
Navy Reserves and Marine Crew Die In Crash Near Whiting Field
A Marine cargo plane carrying 40 naval reservists and six crewmen crashed near Pensacola after takeoff from Whiting Field. The aircraft, a R4Q Fairchild Packet, burst into flames, killing 41 aboard and injuring several. Survivors were treated at Pensacola Naval Air Station Hospital. The flight was ferrying reservists from Corpus Christi and Norfolk as part of a six week summer training program.
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Fila
Whiting Field
Navy
Womnth Re
Pensacola Naval Air Station Hospital
Ray Allen
Whiting
Corpus Christi
Tex
Norfolk
Alex Allen
Naval
2Nd Marine Air Wing
Cherry Point
N. C
Tornado Hits New Orleans Suburbs After Water Spout
A water spout allegedly fed a tornado that struck the New Orleans area, destroying a Catholic church and a small home, damaging several houses, and injuring one person. Two water spouts were seen on Lake Pontchartrain prior to the tornado.
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New Orleans
Carl Prochnow
Lake Pontchartrain
French Girl Reigns As New Miss Universe
Miss France 21 year old Christiane Martel won the Miss Universe crown in Long Beach defeating Myrna Hansen of Chicago and Kinuko Ito of Japan. The Paris entrant earned a six month Universal-International contract and a gold trophy, with contracts and film hopes as key prizes.
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Bill Becker
Long Beach
Calif
Universe
Angel Face
France
Christiane Martel
Paris
Miss Martel
United States
Myrna Hansen
Chicago
Japan
Kinuko Lito
Mexico
Ana Lepe Jimenez
Australia
Maxine Morgan
Universal-International Studio
Eight B50 bombers collide. eight airmen killed near Arizona
Two B50s collided near Williams Air Force Base in Arizona. One plane returned to base. the other crashed in the desert after four crew members parachuted to safety. A fifth jumper was killed, likely struck by the plane. The wreckage scattered over a 200 yard area. The dead include Capt. Nicholas P. Sussillo Jr., Capt. Greenberg, Airman James J. Burnfin, Staff Sgt. Roy E. West, Airman First Class Joe, Airman First Class Donald E. Jones, and Airman Second Class George L. McLenner.
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Williams Air Force Base
Ariz
Air Force
Here
Davis
Monthan Air Force Base
Tucson
Arizona
Davis- Monthan
Davis-Monthan
Nicholas P. Sussillo Jr
A P. Sussillo Sr
Brooklyn
Greenberg
Bombardier
Ethel Greenberg
Losanata
James J. Burnfin
Cal G. Burnfin
Corbin
Roy E. West
Central Fire
Regina Howell West
Norfolk
Joe
Nelson A. Gulick
Utica
N. Y
Donald E. Jones
Albert E. Jones
Henniker
N. H
George L. McLenner
Grant A. McLenner
Tuscola
Bus Strike in Columbus Ends In Three-Way Deadlock
Columbus faces a three day bus strike as CIO Transport Workers Union demands higher wages, the transit company seeks a fare hike, and the city resists a big enough increase. City officials hold talks with Cincinnati and Detroit firms as riders seek alternatives. Mayor Oestreicher canvassed 12 other cities for takeover interest.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Detroit
Columbus Transit Co
Orain
Robert T. Oeestreicher
Back Road Maze Solved For Elderly Man
In Lafayette New Jersey, 71 year old John Pitta wandered 17 miles after getting lost returning from a country store while staying at Hopatcong Heights. A truck driver guided him to safety after days without food, as neighbors and authorities tracked his disappearance.
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N. J
John Pitta
Hopatcong Heights
Pitta
Exhra
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