MacArthur and the Korea War Strategy Debate
The text outlines skeptically the early Korea War goals and intelligence limits. It discusses Soviet China’s potential strength from 3 to 5 million troops, the division between military and political intelligence, and the idea that Washington intended a broader contest with Moscow rather than a direct invasion of Kremlin chambers. By October, MacArthur neared the China border, with the Eighth Army advancing.
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Moscow
MacArthur
Kremlin
Decision on Soviet China shapes Korea War policy
By George Sokolsky argues the United Nations army faced restricted air and intelligence access as Chinese forces moved into Korea under Lin Piao and Mao's coordination. The piece asserts Washington blocked MacArthur from protecting troops and investigates Chiang Kai-shek’s shifting role and the timing of Soviet China’s involvement.
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Soviet China
United Nations
Yalu River
State Department
MacArthur
Chiang Kaishek
Mao Tze-tung
Lin Piao
China
Chiang Kai-shek
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South
Hainan
Kwangtung
London
Washington
Korea
King Features Syndicate
Icebox Brigade Patrol Saves Civilians Across Front
Far East 8th Army patrols wade barefoot through ice to scout Red moves along a 150 mile battle line. Maj Walter Simonovitch led a half frozen crossing that rescued eight Korean youths targeted by North Korean vengeance squads using girl spies. Civilian refugees were guided to safety as enemy fire opened. The Reds reportedly employ female agents as well.
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Korea
8Th Army
United Nations
Hal Boyle
U. N
Death Squad
Larksville
Maj. Simonovitch
Night Patrol Peril and Cold Die in Frontline Action
Hal Boyle describes winter night patrols where freezing to death in a dark land is a common risk. In one sector a small native boat overturned, four soldiers fell in, three reached shore, one vanished under ice. After a few days some volunteers may rejoin patrol duty.
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The
Associated Press
Sibelius and Shostakovich Copyright Quirks Explained
Carleton Smith notes Finland's Sibelius has long lived in public domain in America since he wrote before 1918, earning nothing from performances while Shostakovich profits by renting manuscript parts. He explains Finland Russia copyright gaps and the unusual practice yields income per performance for the Soviet composer.
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Sibelius
United States
Russia
Finland
Mystery Man Keeps Secret About Manuscripts
Inez Robb reports the husband claimed to have burned all manuscripts while a longtime maid insists there are five metres of manuscripts. The husband, with a sly look, calls it a secret.
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Elius
Quadruple Amputee Swamped by Letters
ASHINGTON Jan 4 AP American has sent best wishes for the New Year to Pfc Robert Smith the first quadruple amputee of the Korean war Over the New Year weekend Walter Reed Hospital attaches say he received more than 2000 cards and letters and his hospital bank account holds about 1400 Dollars Money is pouring into other special funds for him Doctors say he is getting along well Mrs Marie Heintz of the hospital staff says the whole nation has taken an interest in him and he is a wonderful kid
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Ashington
Robert Smith
Walter Reed Hospital
Robert
Marie Heintz
Hershisher Cleared of First Degree Murder Charge
Samuel Hershisher, a Richmond Township farmer, was released after a grand jury refused to indict him for the death of his wife Ruth, 55, an invalid. He maintained she took her own life, and the case found no indictment.
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Norwalk
Samuel Hershisher
Richmond Township
Ruth
Hershisher
Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Flush Relief
Older readers may suffer nagging backache and low energy from stress and cold. Doan's Pills are advertised as a mild diuretic used for over 50 years, helping kidneys flush waste and ease frequent night trips and bladder irritation.
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Dean
Doan
National City Lines Conviction Upheld in Monopolize Case
CHICAGO Jan 4 AP The U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co of Akron and seven other firms for conspiring to monopolize trade It also upheld the conviction of Firestone vice president Lee R Jackson The National City Lines Inc of Chicago which runs buses in Canton Ohio among others was convicted along with four other persons All convictions were sustained Federal Judge William J Campbell fined Firestone and the other companies 5000 each and Jackson 1
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Chicago
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
National City Lines Inc
Canton, O
William J. Campbell
Firestone
Jackson
Wake Up Nights Ad for Kidney Relief Test
An advertisement urges readers to try a 24 hour kidney relief test named BUKETS. It claims kidney dysfunction causes backache and frequent urination and promises a 25e refund if not pleased.
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