Allies Retreat To Hungnam In 50 Mile Marine Breakout
A force of about 25 000 Marines seventh division G L and British commandos escaped through a Chinese trap to Hungnam in a grueling 50 mile retreat in freezing 25 degree below zero weather. The U S engineers bore the brunt with 60 percent casualties in the first battalion. Casualties mounted as the column hacked through craters and icy roads while Chinese troops harassed the rear and flanked the march.
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U. S
G. L
Korea
Hungnam
Koto
Angelo Path Our Children No Shouts By Aged Toddlers
A fragment notes that very young children aged around three to five frequently resist guidance and direct orders, reflecting typical toddler defiance observed by parents. The passage hints at common behavioral patterns and parental reactions within the early childhood stage.
Errol Flynn headlines crown a tumultuous 1950 year
In Movieland Hollywood reports recap Errol Flynn's 1950 filled with engagement to Princess Irene Ghika and later Patrice Wymore, court alimony questions, a Monaco wedding on October 23, a controversial yacht honeymoon, a French suit alleging assault, and ongoing gossip about the marriage.
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Europe
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Lilli Damita
Warner Brothers
Patrice Wymore
Salina Kan
Kansas
Monaco
Monte Carlo
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Fossils Club of Washington Aims at Sociability and Safety
The Washington Fossils, a 130 member retiree group, meet weekly for business tours and public questions while promoting sociability. Eugene Merritt, 70, showcases a health safety exhibit at a Golden Age Hobby Show to prevent falls among the elderly and assist safe home environments.
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Washington
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Merritt
U. S. Public Health Service
Questions and Answers from a Royal Page
A column presents reader questions about natural history and climate. It notes that King snakes are immune to snake venom, describes Spanish moss seeds as hairlike and wind dispersed, and explains England’s milder climate due to the Gulf Stream compared with Labrador’s polar current.
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England
Labrador
Gulf
North Polar
Arlene Dahl to marry Lex Barker in Hollywood
Hollywood December report says actress Arlene Dahl age 24 and Lex Barker age 32 became engaged at a gasbord party last night. The betrothal was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs R S Dahl. Barker, son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Barker Sr of New York, was previously married to Constance Thurlow of New York.
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Lex Barker
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Alexander C. Barker
New York
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Retirement Proposals Highlight Special Factor in Pensions
A fragment notes discussion on old age considerations and a special factor for retirement from employment. The text references policy ideas without detailing specifics.
Notable Heroics in Korean War Patrol Near Ipsok
Hal Boyle's account recalls Lt Richard Talbert and a 26 man patrol from the U S Seventh Regiment fighting and escaping a Chinese ambush near Ipsok in northwest Korea. The group, aided by two machine gun men and four F 80 jets, endured intense fire leaving two wounded, two captured, and two jeeps destroyed while marching five miles to safety.
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Richard Talbert
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Price and wage controls clash with auto industry reforms
The nation faces a wage price dilemma as the White House links labor and management pledges to curb inflation. Auto makers resist freezes amid steel and synthetic rubber cost rises. ESA orders price rollbacks until March while wage stabilization plans unfold. Walter Reuther vows to oppose wage freezes. General Motors warns the five year contract could be jeopardized.
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Pearl Harbor
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White House
Office of Price Control
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Patel Death Strikes Indian Leadership In Troubled Asia
DeWitt Mackenzie notes the death of Sardar Patel weakens India's fledgling government as Asif's upheaval looms. Nehru calls for consultations while figures like C. R. and Ambedkar emerge as potential successors. Jam Saheb of Nawanagar shifts to the democratic regime, signaling future leadership dynamics.
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Associated Press
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Asif
Pakistan
Indian
Maharajah Jam Saheb
Nawanagar
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New Delhi
Lake Success
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Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari
C. R
Patel
Mahatma Gandhi
All India
Gandhi
Dr. Ambedkar
Jam Saheb
Inian
U. N
Asia
U S May Sell Excess Warships to Latin Nations
Washington reports the United States may sell surplus World War II naval ships to several Latin American countries to strengthen their navies amid possible war. Negotiations are confirmed after congress authorized sales of excess naval and military equipment to American republics. Chile and others are among six or more nations seeking surplus cruisers from the mothballed fleet.
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Washington
U. S
Congress
Chile
Soldier Finds Wallet, Dough After Field Reenactment
A veteran recounts joining his unit after two hours, losing everything in a jeep explosion. He discarded clothes and items except an M-1 rifle, ammo, and a pistol. The next day he returned to the area, found his wallet and all his money.
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Talbert
Patrol Bomber Sought By Cutter Off Washington Coast
A coast guard cutter Bonham rushed to the open sea to locate a missing navy patrol bomber and seven crew after the twin engined plane vanished during a training mission 400 miles off Cape Flattery. Navy, coast guard and air force planes searched intensively with lifejackets and liferaft on board but no sign found.
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Coast Guard
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Washington State
Cape Flattery
United States
Pacific
Air Force
Whidbay Island Naval Air Station
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