Dams on Manchuria Korea Border Questioned by Veterans
Veterans and politicians question if United States bombers should strike the Yalu river hydroelectric dams held by North Korea and Manchuria. The debate centers on military value, risk to Far East war, and who would authorize such attacks, with potential delayed-action bombs proposed to collapse dam foundations without broad Manchurian territory crossing.
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Elton C. Fay
Associated Press
Ashington
U. S
Manchuria
North Korea
Alfred Sieminski
New Jersey
Korea
G.i’s
Carter Sieminski
New York
G.I
Pentagon
Russia
Yalu River
Far East
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
Suiho Hydroelectric Power Co
U.N
Yalu
Mamochin Dam
Mamochin
Mukden
China
United States
Opera
Dam Attacks Threaten Rivers and Cities in War
The text notes that destroying dams could cut factory output and yield military gains. It warns that sudden water releases might flood transport routes and cities downstream. It mentions European dam bombings carried out for these aims.
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Europe
GM To Build Jet Warplanes At Kansas City Plant
General Motors will manufacture Republic F84 Thunderjet jets for the air force at its Kansas City Kansas plant. Tooling starts immediately with car assembly continuing until retooling is finished. The plant, leased from the government, will shift to jet production with 5000 current workers, no figures on order size released.
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Detroit
General Motors Corp
Air Force
Kansas City
Kan
North American Aviation Co
G. M
Buick
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
General Motors
Minister A W Fortune Dies In Lexington Born Killbuck
Dr Alonzo Willard Fortune 77 a noted minister educator and former president of the International Convention of the Disciples of Christ died in Lexington. Born in Killbuck he led pastorates in Chagrin Falls and Cincinnati and served as a Kentucky Missionary Society trustee. He received Kentucky's Algernon Sullivan Medal in 1944 and Hiram College alumni award in 1946.
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Lexington
Alonzo Willard Fortune
Killbuck
Fortune
International Convention of the Disciples of Christ
Chagrin Falls
Cincinnati
Kentucky Missionary Society
University of Kentucky
Algernon Sullivan
Hiram College
Questions and Answers on Draft and Military Service
A veteran asks about paying medical bills while pregnant, dishonorable discharges, and drafting rules. Answers note free care at nearby army facilities if available, possible new hearings for discharge rulings, limited grounds to avoid conscription, and individual merit in National Guard cases. The Q and A cover eligibility, dependents, and reserve status with NEA Service notes.
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Army
Douglas Larsen
Lie Declares U N defeat would end hopes in Korea
Oslo dispatch reports United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie warning that a UN failure to stop the Communist attack on Korea would end the UN's aims there or elsewhere. He urged perseverance despite potential war with China, stressing the goal of a free, peaceful Korea governed by its people. Also notes 1949 US currency paper and ink usage figures.
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Oslo
Norway
Trygve Lie
United Nations
South Korea
U. N
Korea
Red China
U.N
Lie
Republic of Korea
China
Burglary Suspect Bound Over to Grand Jury
Clarence R. Nealy, 24, of 1411 Willerave SE, was bound to the grand jury after pleading guilty to burglary of an inhabited dwelling at night. He admitted burglaries on Dec. 20 at Thomas Julian’s home on 1121 Sherrick Rd SE and Peter Speigle’s residence at 1222 Warner Rd SE, stealing rings, a watch, an electric razor, earrings, a lighter and $27. He will be questioned further to aid in clearing other area burglaries.
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Clarence R. Nealy
Willerave SE
Gordon J. Burris
William D. Harrison
Thomas Julian
Sherrick Rd
Nealy
Peter Speigle
Warner Rd SE
Nationalist Paper Urges U S Aid for China Invasion
In Taipei the Central Daily News urged the United States to provide financial and materiel support for a Nationalist invasion of mainland China. The piece, aligned with Chiang Kai-shek's party, argues it would relieve Korea, curb the Red threat to Indo China, and presents surrender or war with Russia as alternatives for the U S.
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Taipei
Formosa
Central Daily News Today
China
United Nations
Korea
Chiang Kai-shek
Nationalist Party
Red China
Senator Johnson seeks posthumous promotion for Walker
Senator Lyndon Johnson of Texas moves to promote the late Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker to full general. Walker commanded the 8th Army in Korea and was killed in a jeep accident near Seoul. He had lived in Belton, Texas. Johnson calls Walker a true Texan and will introduce a resolution in Congress for the honor.
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Washington
Walton H. Walker
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Two Youths Injured In Area Auto Crash
Traffic returned to normal after a busy Columbus Day weekend with 22 accidents reported to police. Donald Boone age 17 from Smith Avenue SW and Robert Beach age 13 of Navarre were hurt in a single collision at Navarre Road and Dueber Avenue SW at 7 35 p m. Boone remained in Aultman Hospital for X ray tests while Beach received treatment for a possible nose fracture and forehead bruises. Beach was riding in a car driven by Robert C Beach 51 who skidded into Boone’s machine as he tried to turn.
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Donald W. Boone
Smith Ave SW
Aultman Hospital
Robert Beach
RD 1
Navarre
Navarre Rd
Dueber Ave
Young Beach
Robert C. Beach
Boone
Beach
Ravenna Arsenal to be rehabilitated for war emergency
The Ravenna Arsenal shell-loading plant will be rehabilitated at an estimated cost of about 1,000,000 dollars. Han kin-Conkey Construction Co. of Cleveland announced the project as part of the present World War II emergency effort.
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Ravenna
Hankin-Conkey Construction Co
Cleveland
Man 23 Bound to Grand Jury on Cutting Charge
Azie Patterson, 23, of 2019 Penn Pl NE, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a cutting with intent to wound charge. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound to the grand jury by Judge Gordon J. Burris. The affidavit by Everett Henson alleges Patterson cut his wife Rose on Christmas Day.
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Azie Patterson
Penn Pl NE
Gordon J. Burris
Everett Henson
11Th St SE
Rose
Patterson
What Prayer Can Do in Reader's Digest January issue
An advertisement promotes the January Reader's Digest featuring Fulton Oursler on meeting God half way in prayer. It highlights lessons from figures like Lincoln and Ezio Pinza and notes a quarrel resolution between Eddie Dowling and Laurette Taylor. It urges readers to buy the issue for 35 condensed articles of lasting interest.
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Fulton Oursler
Lincoln
Eddie Dowling
Laurette Taylor
Ezio Pinza
Mary Martin
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