Korea War Reaches Deep South After Alpine Push
Observers report morale among front line soldiers high while homefront frustration grows. U N forces retreat south of the 38th parallel as 200000 Chinese and North Korean troops strike. Draft calls rise to 80000 in March, with total quotas near 450000, and spending for 1951 projected around 75000000000 dollars.
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Yonchon
Seoul
Kumchon
Kaesong
Hyon
Chunchon
North Korea
South Korea
Korea
United States Signals Japan Peace Treaty and Rearmament
The United States indicated Japan would receive a peace treaty and may arrange for self defense including stationing troops from the United States and others. Washington also asserted that rearming Japan is necessary to combat remaining militarism and that Formosa disputes should follow the UN charter over other agreements, signaling a stance against handing Formosa to Chinese Communists.
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Japan
U. S
Russia
Formosa
U.N
Korea
Casualties in Korean War Reach 38 325 Total
As of January 1 the army reports casualties in Korea totaling 38 325 an increase of about 2 000 from the prior list. Dead number 6 432 including 5 742 killed in action 684 died of wounds and six missing. Wounded total 27 012 with 684 later dying of injuries. Missing listed at 4 753 divided among services 32 066 army 5 524 marines 429 navy 306 air force 306.
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Marines
Navy
Air Force
Conference plans fade as Russia stalls Big Four talks
United States Britain and France proposed a new Big Four conference to address world problems. The Kremlin reply was not disclosed but Western powers faced disappointment with no near meeting. Reports say Moscow seeks Prague declaration and Chinese representation before Far East issues.
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United States
Britain
France
Kremlin
Russia
Europe
Germany
China
Far East
Acheson frames 1951 as production and faith crusade
Secretary Acheson urged strong U S defense in a radio interview. He said retaliation power must not be overlooked and called for blood toil sweat and tears plus faith in the country. He linked U S resolve to Churchill 1940 and warned of darker times before full rearmament.
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Dean Acheson
United States
Acheson
America
Christmas Holiday Traffic Toll Beats 1949 Figures
During Christmas 1950 a flood of traffic deaths and injuries hit the nation. 724 Americans died in crashes, 545 of them on highways, with Los Angeles reporting 11 deaths and 1,084 total accidents. Police charged 352 with drunken driving and 1,222 with drunkenness. Only South Dakota had no fatality linked to the holiday.
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Korea
United States
Los Angeles
South Dakota
Grandma Saysings Contest Ad Reads Modern Margarine
An age ad invites readers to submit Grandma sayings for a prize with payment and a Miss Nu Maid package photo offer. The pitch extols Table-Grade Nu-Maid margarine as modern in texture taste and packaging, urging Cincinnati readers to buy and submit.
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Miss Nu Maid
Grandma
East
Pearl Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Miss Nu-Maid
March of Dimes Campaign Grows Nationwide
The 1951 March of Dimes drive starts across the United States targeting polio. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports over 100000 new cases and $58 million spent on patient care in three years, with 1950 aid reaching more than 54000 victims at $20 million.
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United States
National Foundation For
March of Dimes
National Fund
Foundation
Secretary Marshall Warns Against Rapid Mobilization
Secretary of Defense George Marshall urged restraint in late 1950, warning that rushing mobilization and rapid mass conscription could delay rearmament. He cautioned against assuming faster appropriations and bigger draft calls would ensure safety, insisting such haste is not necessarily safer.
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Secretary of Defense
George Marshall
Marshall
Veteran job training open to all applicants
Jesel Training Inc offers unlimited opportunity for veterans and non veterans with no Diesel experience required. For information contact Corr. Veteran Approved program details and eligibility.
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Jesel Training Inc
Corr
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