Fear in the United Nations as Austin Presses Wu at Security Council
U.S. delegate Warren R. Austin pressed Wu Hsiu Chuan to reveal whether there will be war or peace in the Far East. The exchange framed China as aggressor in Korea and sparked alarm that the council faced a potential World War III scenario. Wu warned against backing U.S. aggression while pledging China would not stop sending volunteers to Korea.
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Big War Push Frenzy in Korea Faces Chinese Counterattacks
General MacArthur directed a U N push in North Korea that aimed for a decisive breakthrough. Initial gains faded as Chinese forces surged with up to 200 000 troops, threatening the UN army and prompting warnings that World War III may have begun.
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Six U S Communists Indicted by Grand Jury
A federal grand jury indicted Earl Browder Frederick Van derbilt Field Philip Jaffe Joseph Kamp Edward Rumely and William Patterson on contempt of Congress charges. Each faces heavy fines and prison if convicted.
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Congress wrangles as Truman asks for key measures on opening day
On opening day of the lame duck session Congress wrangled over rent control extension Alaska and Hawaii statehood higher taxes and defense spending. Republicans warned against delaying rent control and sought greater input on foreign policy while critics urged unity amid Korea war news. The public grows frustrated seeking some national unity during the crisis.
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Release of Low Power Reactor Data by Three Nations
The United States Great Britain and Canada agreed to publish data on low power nuclear reactors to boost peaceful atomic energy development. The Atomic Energy Commission said the release will speed training of reactor engineers and accelerate progress, though private builds require government approval to access fissionable materials.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Justice Dept Moves To Register Communists Under Security Law
The Justice Department filed a 4800 word petition with the Subversive Activities Control Board seeking to force the Communist Party of the United States to register. Attorney General J. Howard McGrath says the party is run by the Soviet government. The party refuses voluntary registration and fights the petition. hearings may last months, per Seth Richardson.
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Tragedy on Long Island Rail Cars Collide in Deadly Wreck
Two trains on the Long Island railroad collided in a catastrophic crash. Seventy seven people were killed and 232 injured as investigators probe flaws in the line. another recent wreck had left 33 dead and 125 injured.
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Use of the Atom Bomb Debated by U S Leaders in Korea
Army and Air Force officers proposed bombing massed Korean troops near Suwon early in the Korean War but the plan was vetoed. Moral considerations and strong authority sources cited the high risk and consequences of using the weapon.
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