Korea turns tide with Inchon assault and Seoul push
The Korean War shifted from defense to offense as General MacArthur launched an Inchon landing behind enemy lines and pushed toward Seoul. U S forces seized Wolmi Island and Kimpo air field while advancing from the Inchon beachhead as Communist defenses reportedly crumbled. In a separate case, Alfred Slack admitted wartime spying for the Soviet Union and provided details on RDX to Harry Gold, influencing espionage prosecutions. The broader Japanese peace treaty process remains stalled until the major powers agree, with informal discussions begun under John Foster Dulles.
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Kimpo
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Syracuse
Greenville
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Russia
Slack
James M. Meek
Meek
Harry Gold
Philadelphia
Stack
Gold
United States
State Department
John Foster Dulles
War tensions and frontline scenes in Korea described
MacArthur surveyed six smoking red tanks near Seoul declaring a grim mood in Korea. Bernard Baruch warned that all out war may be needed to win. McCormick letters tell of a son killed in Korea and a family’s shock. Bogdanov warned of a broader war and the Big Three debated Western German rearmament in New York talks.
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Seoul
Bernard Baruch
Korea
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McCormick
Semyon Bogdanov
Congress clears way for Marshall as defense secretary
The House approved a waiver to allow General George C. Marshall to become secretary of defense amid bitter Senate remarks. Taft and Wherry opposed civilian control concerns. Jenner attacked Marshall as an adversary of national interests. The article also notes broader defense and production controls and penalties under new law.
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Ohio
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Nebraska
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Civil Defense Plan Aims to Mobilize Nation Against Atomic Attack
Congress warned of a vast civil defense program larger than World War II scale. W Stuart Symington led the National Security Resources Board, saying an enemy could strike cities suddenly. The plan envisions a nationwide mutual aid system with thousands of paid and volunteer workers to reduce casualties.
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W. Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Popular TV Series The Halls of Ivy Sparks Wide Interest
ONALD and Benita Colman launched The Halls of Ivy in January and it drew rapid popularity. The show and its theme song spawned a recording, with college leaders praising it and students noting its appeal.
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Follow Through on Second Offensive Against Communism
A second offensive against communism followed the North Korea invasion with the Voice of America broadcasting to the Far East about the exploits. Factual reports of daring maneuvers led broadcasts to the Far East and Near East, sharing attention with coverage of the foreign ministers meeting in Europe.
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Near East
Europe
Chicago mason sues over foot too long rule
Michael O Malley a Chicago masonry contractor sues F W Woolworth and Waterbury Lock & Specialty for 20000 claiming a rule sold was one foot too long causing him to build garages and a house a foot too big and now faces counterclaims for not filling his contract.
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O'Malley
Acheson Signaled No Immediate War Moves by Russia
Acheson told a tightly secret House and Senate foreign relations meeting that Russia is unlikely to wage war in Europe soon despite U.S. arms reinforcement plans. He warned western Germany faces opposition to an armed police force unless part of an Atlantic pact force and noted UN decisions on Formosa and a possible plebiscite. He also highlighted tensions over German rearmament and U.N. leadership questions.
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France
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Formosa
China
Card Castoff Becomes Giant Ace
The story tracks Jim Hearn a Georgia Tech star who rose from quiet castoff to key Giants pitcher under Leo Durocher. It notes his bench time with the Cardinals, the Giants gamble, and Hearn’s rapid emergence as a top arm, outpitching several aces while shedding earlier setbacks. The piece also mentions Sammy Arzetta’s unlikely golf career breakthrough and a World Telegram hole-in-one tournament history.
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