Korea: The Story Repeated in the Cold War Battlefront
The article recounts renewed UN withdrawals in Korea as Chinese and North Korean forces push south of the 38th parallel. It notes mass assaults of about 200,000 troops, aims to split defense lines, morale on front lines vs home front, and ongoing U.S. draft increases to 450,000 with projections toward higher tax revenues to fund defense.
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U.N
38Th Parallel
Yonchon
Seoul
Kumchon
Kaesong
Hyon
Chunchon
North Korea
South Korea
UVN
U N
Korea
Congress
Truman
Generals Attend Haneda Vigil for Walker in Tokyo
Generals Hickey and MacArthur stand at Haneda airport for the arrival of Lt. Gen. Walton Walker. His body is being sent to Arlington for burial after his death in Korea. The United States signals possible postwar Japan rearmament and notes on Formosa relations with Russia and China.
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Doyle C. Hickey
Douglas MacArthur
Haneda Airport
Walton H. Walker
8Th U. S. Army
Korea
Walker
U. S
Arlington Cemetery
Casualty totals rise in Korean War report
As of January 1 the army announced total casualties in Korea at 38,325 an increase of about 2,000 from the prior list. Dead numbered 6,432 including 5,742 killed in action 684 of wounds and six missing. Wounded 27,012 with 684 later dying of injuries. Missing listed 4,753. Breakdown shows army 32,066 casualties marines 5,524 navy 429 and air force 306.
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Marines
Navy
Air Force
March of Dimes Campaign Launches Nationwide Drive
The 1951 March of Dimes campaign opens as polio cases surge, with the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis spending 58 million dollars on patient care after aiding over 54 thousand victims in 1950. Officials report funds at a low point since 1938, while four of five cases received financial help.
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United States
National Foundation For
March of Dimes
National Fund
Foundation
Big Four Conference Hopes Dented by Kremlin Reply
Western powers awaited a Kremlin reply to a proposed big four meeting to fix global issues. Officials hinted the reply contained conditions blocking unqualified talks. Reports say Russia favors Prague declaration and Chinese representation before Far East matters, challenging US acceptance.
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United States
Britain
France
Kremlin
Russia
Eastern
Europe
Western
Germany
China
Far East
Mid
Acheson Urges Blood, Toil, Faith for 1951 Policy
Secretary Acheson spoke in a radio interview urging a 1951 prescription of blood and toil and faith to deter aggression and rearm the nation. He compared the stance to Churchill's 1940 resolve and emphasized American sacrifice at home amid Korea and rising auto fatalities during the holidays.
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Dean Acheson
United States
Acheson
Churchill
England
America
Winter driving hints reduce anti freeze costs for most cars
The National Bureau of Standards and Du Pont report that for the average passenger car either low boiling or high boiling anti freeze suffices. Premium anti freezers offer no extra protection in mild conditions, with four of five cars fully protected by standard priced product unless driven at high altitudes or below 30 degrees.
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National Bureau of Standards
du Pont Company
Bureau of Standards
du Pont
Packers' Safe Dollar Goes to Farmer
The article notes how most of a safety fund or return goes toward farmers. It emphasizes checking the dashboard temperature gauge as a warning signal for cooling system issues and urges having a serviceman inspect the gauge to prevent overheating or overcooling.
Near Record Meat Production Expected in 1951 Industry Report
The meat industry faces near record production in 1951 driven by defense buying and high employment. Profits in 1949 averaged seven tenths of a cent per dollar, with 78 cents of every sales dollar going to farmers. The report notes the complex distribution from farm to consumer and warns on anti-freeze practices and engine cooling, advising proper maintenance and fluid handling.
Marshall Warns Against Hasty Mobilization
Secretary of Defense George Marshall urged caution in late 1950, warning that a rapid mobilization could delay rearmament. He cautioned against the belief that quicker appropriation of funds and faster drafting would guarantee safety, noting that speed can backfire.
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Secretary of Defense
George Marshall
Marshall
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts wet summer holidays 1951
The piece notes the Almanac forecast for next summer having rainy Memorial Day Fourth of July and Labor Day. It cites the 159th year of publication at Dublin New Hampshire and mentions other almanacs and historic ties to William Bradford and Ben Franklin.
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National Geographic Society
Weatherwise
Dublin
N. H
Old Farmer’s
Hagerstown
Europe
America
William Bradford
Benjamin Franklin
Poor Richard
Prevent Overheating by Cleaning Radiators and Proper Coolant
Clogged radiators slow air intake and can cause engine overheating even when other parts are fine. Remove leaves and debris by washing from the back with a hose. When adding coolant, do not fill to the top to leave space for expansion.
Egg Production Depends On Well Balanced Ration
Poultry experts report one pound of balanced feed yields seven eggs. Illinois guidance suggests 75 90 percent cereal grains and by products, 5 10 percent animal protein, plant protein 0 15 percent maximum, 5 10 percent legume roughage, calcium carriers if no meat by products, and one pound salt per 100 pounds total ration.
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Vocational Agricultural Service of
University of Illinois
Efficient Warm Hog House With Simple Build Plan
The article describes a sunlit hog house designed for profit with dry, inexpensive housing. It measures 7 by 86 feet and 4 feet 10 inches high, built on skids with a rough one inch floor and 2 by 4 inch sills. Siding and roof use 1/4 inch tempered hardboard, with 2 by 3 inch studs supporting the structure. Plans AFB-196 from Farm Service Bureau in Chicago Ill. are free.
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Farm Service Bureau
West Washington St
Chicago 2
Ill
Hog Pasture Plan Aims Alfalfa to Save Feed
Farmers plan for next year include an alfalfa pasture for hogs to save grain and protein feeds. The idea focuses on efficient land use and reducing feed costs by integrating hogs with forage crops.
U S Crop Production Up During Last Ten Years
Agriculture has raised output by 10 to 14 percent over the past decade while labor fell and the population grew. Extension services, research, and resident teaching from agricultural colleges, plus mechanization, largely drove the gain.
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U.S
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Formosa
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March of Dimes Fund Campaign
Los Angeles
South Dakota
Ann Moos Remington
Commerce
William Remington
Remington
Elizabeth Bentley
Key West
Florida
OFA
Farmer's Almanac
Business & Invest
OPPOR
St. Joe
Omaha
Chas. McCourtney
Table Rock
Nebraska
Teve St
Wash
J DC
A. Lucas
N. Ambelang
Millerton
Needs Machinery Corp
Kansas City
Sears New Styles
Leonard Fiton O
K. E. Lookabaugh
Sears Rnochbuck & Co
Lincoln, Nebrask
Wanda Tiaves Welch
Sharp
Chaleur
Linecaln
Joie
Lydia E Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pute Ileey
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