Korean War Breaks Out In 1950 Across Korea
The United States, guided by President Truman and key officials, reacts to the outbreak in Korea with swift measures. MacArthur ordered to rush munitions to the south, UN Security Council approves a ceasefire and withdrawal resolution, while Washington debates further action and aims to localize fighting to protect South Korea amid global tensions.
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Washington
Independence
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Defense Johnson
Blair House
Korea
Howver
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Johnson
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Senate
South Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
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38Th Parallel
John Myun Chang
Dean Rusk
Chang
Rusk
State Department
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Lake Success
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United Nations
MacArthur
Pyongyang
Moscow
Seoul
U. S
Hadacol Promoted For Neuritis Pains By Missouri Reader
Missouri matron Lucy Hollinsworth of Shirley asserts Hadacol eases neuritis pains from vitamin deficiencies. She claims dramatic improvement after one bottle and urges continued use. Trial size sold for 1.25 and large family size for 3.50, with photo credit to Leblane Corp in 1950.
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Lucy Hollinsworth
Shirley
Missouri
The
Leblane
Danger of High Speeds Cited in 60 MPH Warnings
Judge W M Harper compared a 60 mile per hour impact to dropping an egg from a ten story height to stress the danger of speeding. Ouachita Parish Safety Council opens a June program on speed control highlighting energy and stopping distances and the higher fatality risk at 60 mph.
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W. M. Harper
Ouachita Parish Safety Council
Harper
Ouachita Parish
Fair Enough Prompts Army Volunteers for Electricians
A call urges electricians to volunteer with the Army, promising uninterrupted seniority rights. Individuals with small shops are encouraged to volunteer themselves and have a partner manage the business, emphasizing the importance of participation and noting pay of 100.50 dollars for a period.
UN Security Council Breaks Deadlock Over Korea Crisis
The United States Britain France Russia and China hold veto power with Egypt Norway India Yugoslavia Ecuador and Cuba as other members. The council weighs stronger measures if North Korea ignores UN demands while Russia blocks unification moves and attempts to enforce a cease fire through sanctions and possible military action under Article 51. John M. Chang appeals for a Korean cease fire as Trygve Lie urges unified action, but Yugoslavia’s stance limits unanimity. The UN seeks to restore peace though enforcement remains elusive amid division over a UN military force.
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UO B
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Trygve Lie
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Seoul
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East Indies
Kashmir
Palestine
U.N
Korean Republic
Tragic Floods Claim 11 Lives Across Smithburg Area
In Smithburg six B J Cooper family members died in swift waters while three others in a second family perished when their home was torn apart against a railway trestle. Berea, a small agricultural community on the Hughes River south of here, also suffered losses.
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B. J. Cooper
Smithburg
Berea
Hughes River
Berea and Weston flood tragedy sparks warnings and high losses
Six people die in Berea including a grandmother and two grandchildren as two youths, Harland Hodge and Charles Bridge, warn residents. Weston area sees widespread flooding with about 200 homes destroyed and damage around 2 million dollars. Berea victims include Mrs. Clara Bee and her brother William Gribble. Also notes 1949 New England fish catch up but value down due to trash fish.
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Berea
Paul Revere
Harland Hodge
Charles Bridge
West Union
Weston
West Fork
Clara Bee
William Gribble
Cleveland
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