Leaders Seek Peace Terms Amid Korea Crisis
In Washington, Prime Minister Attlee and President Truman discuss Korea and world security amid a rising cost of living. They consider options from ceasefire at the 38th parallel to a broader defense strategy, aiming to present united Western resolve without triggering a wider war. The plan also weighs diverting forces to Europe and Asia while pursuing an honorable solution if feasible.
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Korea Crisis Deepens as UN Forces Fall Back
Military observers warn of a possible Dunkirk style retreat as Pyongyang fumes forward. The Chinese forces may have up to a million troops, threatening the destruction of the Eighth Army unless a stand is made in a fortified pocket like Pusan or a perilous withdrawal to Japan.
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Korea
Pyongyang
Seoul
China
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South Korea
Pusan
Japan
Controls May Be Soon for Wage Price Curb
A high government official signaled that general wage price controls may be needed to prevent damaging inflation. Treasury Secretary Snyder testified at a Senate Finance Committee hearing that controls will be put into effect if inflation worsens, while Alan Valentine of the wage price control agency urged quick action to reach a balance in prices and wages.</s>
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A-Bomb Debate Rages Over Truman Korea Policy
President Truman stated the United States would fight in Korea and would use the atomic bomb if necessary, while Europe feared retaliation and Americans debated the weapon's necessity. A White House clarification said MacArthur had not been granted such authority, and global opinion split.
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House Passes Tax Measure Amid Korean Crisis Action
The House approved a corporate profits tax plan by 38 to 20, aiming to raise about $41 million. Expected to reach the White House, the measure faced doubt in the lame duck session, but the Korean crisis prompted swift congressional action.
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Truthful government as force for informed voters
A Washington reporter argues that the public fails to act as a real political force due to inadequate government information. He cites radio and press limitations, party propaganda, and widespread voter ignorance about policies and aims, urging truthful, forceful communication from administrations to empower citizens.
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United States
Woodson Wilson
Broughht Shome
Republican Party
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Washington Silhouettes and Capitol Changes in Brief
A visual of the President with Secret Service near Blair House contrasts with a White House scene satirizing wartime additions. The House chamber seating is reduced from seven aisles to five while capacity rises to 456. Freshmen senators include Nixon, Smathers, Dworshak, Dirksen, Hennings, Monroney, Case, Barnett, Carlson and others listed. wartime temporary buildings remain in government use.
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Rhode Ialand
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Home Shelter Plans and Federal Matching Funds
Federal leaders propose a three to four million dollar appropriation for bomb shelter construction to match city and state spending. Wadsworth told the Senate Atomic Energy Committee that inadequate shelters could fail to protect the public in a potential air raid and urged rapid mobilization of civil defense nationwide.
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Dainty Little Basket For the Little Ones
Beautiful panel for smaller family members features embroidered figures in soft colors and simple stitches. Cross stitch words, pattern No S853 includes transfer for a 14 by 17 inch panel, color chart, materials, stitch instructions and finishing directions.
Cultural Exchange Through Korea and Japan
A historical note on Korea as a conduit of culture in Asia, detailing how Korea transmitted ancient Chinese civilization to Japan and helped diffuse Buddhist philosophy, fostering art and learning during Japan’s early rural era.
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Asia
Japan
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