Western Europe defense urged amid Korea war fallout
The piece argues that the United States and its European allies must rapidly mobilize and arm Western Europe to deter Soviet aggression. It warns that Communist expansion via Europe’s frontier requires a strong North Atlantic alliance and warns against repeating postwar military policy errors. The text emphasizes sacrifices for peace and urges action between the Baltic and Mediterranean regions.
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United States
Europe
Baltic
Mediterranean
Korea
Free World
Reedtam
Wasted Brainpower Urges Wartime Veterans for Advisory Roles
A Beckley citizen praises Admiral Chester Nimith as a public information consultant to the United Nations and argues veteran leaders like George C. Marshall Dwight Eisenhower and Bernard Baruch should be recalled to advise the President. The piece urges recruiting elder statesmen to guide wartime civilian and military strategy and prevent further administration missteps.
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Beckley
Chester Nimith
Nimita
United Nations
Beckleyan
Admiral Nimils
Washington
George C. Marshall
Dwight Eisenower
Bernard Baruch
Herbert [Oover
Janes Francis Byrnes
Truman
Important Decision Stabilizes Korean UN Positions
The past week brought grave threats to United Nations positions in Korea, but by week’s end the situation stabilized enough to elicit confidence from Washington military leaders. More crucial was their resolute support for the course of action chosen.
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United Nations
Korea
Washington
Rosh Hashanah Observed Signs in Beckley Businesses
In Beckley yesterday and today many shops closed for Rosh Hashanah the Jewish New Year. The observance marks a 10 day period of penitence leading to Yom Kippur with personal reflection on life fate and relationship with God. The article cites Dr. Philip Bernstein and notes the Shofar blast recalling Abraham’s devotion.
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Beckley
Philip Bernstein
Abraham
Gene
Open air corn roasting remembered in playful plea
The writer recalls corn roasted in embers as a cherished rural memory and asks readers for a simple open air roasting method. He laments modern habit of eating corn with holders, suggests late corn from Earl Bibb Jr’s farm near White Oak, and invites tips to recreate a nostalgic autumn feast.
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J. W. Walters
Cood
Earl Bibb, Jr
Gunda Gai
White Oak
Where in it are the troops for one front
The essay notes that while the U S fought on three fronts in World War II, Allied demand for a European second front shifted. Now in Korea America, with forces in Korea, Germany, and the Middle East, asks West European powers where their troops for a single front are.
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Pacific
India
Africa
America
Korea
Germany
Middle East
Europe
Raven One: War Evacuees Return Home To Alaska
Alaska Times describes Operation Raven evacuees arriving at Elmendorf Air Force Base. Wives and children, many widowed, disembark after long flights from Asia. Volunteers provide food and toys while health officials and immigration staff conduct questions and checks. Some infants born abroad arrive with Japanese dolls and polished sandals, while others remember comics.
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Lachlan MacDonald
Anchorage
Alaska
Hal Boyle
U.S. A
North Pacific
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Tokyo
Japan
Elmendorf
Asia
America
Government to draft doctors and dentists up to fifty
The draft law now lets doctors and dentists up to age 50 be drafted, not just 19 to 26. The first targets will be those who had medical training funded by government during WWII but saw little service. Registration rules will apply to those under 50, with volunteers receiving a $100 monthly bonus and commissioned status. reserve members are exempt from registration but can be called to active duty with the same bonus if drafted.
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James Marlow
Washington
Navy
Dientists
Army
Congress
Defense Spending Soars as US Prepares for Possible War
Stewart Alsop surveys NSC activity led by Philip Jessup and Thoms Finletter as defense estimates climb from initial 18–20 divisions to potential US totals of 18–20 Army divisions, 90–105 Air Force groups, and Navy expansion. Costs rise toward 40–50 billion dollars, plus European and arms programs.
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Stewart Alsop
Washington
National Security Council
Philip Jessup
Air Force
Thoms Fin- Jetter
NSC
Korea
Truman
Congress
Atlantic Alliance
Beacons and Battles Near Camden Stir Coastal Affairs
Cornwallis wins at Guilford Courthouse but Greene Marion and Lee press the war in South Carolina as Dorande van Kortenaer and Ross Pembroke reconnect amid siege and signals. A climax builds with beacons lighting and a daring escape plan forming around the Matte farmhouse as loyalties tighten and futures hinge on Camden.
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Cornwallle
Greene
Guilford Courthouse
Marlon
Swamp Fox
South Carolina
Ross Pembroke
Dorand van Kortenaer
Janet
Raoul
Marion
Paul St. Aubin
St. Aubin
Camden
Dorande
Mrs. Motte
Carolinas
Lord Rawdon
Cornwallis
Virginia
Lee
Ross
Gavin James
Nine Unsung Prophets Forewarned of Korea War Themes
A 1947 advisory report to President Truman warned of a geopolitik program like the Axis, involving political subversion, military domination, and a potential policing action by the United States. The nine citizens, including Dr. Karl Compton and Joseph Davies, urged Universal Military Training as a response policy.
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Elton
Fayap
Washington
United States
Korea
United Nations
Iit
Europe
Asia
Truman
Congress
Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Joseph E. Davies
Moscow
Daniel A. Polling
Edmund A. Walsh
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