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Foreign Policy
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he mentioned were Japan, For
mosa, the Philippines, Indonesia,
Australia and New Zealand in the
Pacific and Great Britain on the
Atlantic side.
But he warned:
1--WE must not undetake any
thing beyond our power, as we
have in Korea. We must not as
sumo obligations by treaty or
otherwise which require any ex-
tensive use of American land
forces"
He described Japan as "a Spe-
cial case" and suggested that this
country make a treaty at once
with the japanese. Such a treaty.
he said. should provide for as
sistance from the United States in
the air and on the sea and "tem-
porarily, perhaps, with few di-
visions on land" until the Jap
anese can create their own land
army for defensive purposes"
Aid for Chang Favored.
He said such a policy should
also involve support of General
issimo Chang Kai-shek on For
mosa and the providing of arms
and other assistance to enable
the Chinese Nationalists to op-
pose the Chinese Communists.
"It is ridiculous to talk about
avoiding war with Chinese Com
munists when such a war already
exists" Senator Taft added.
With regard to sending land
forces to Europe, Senator Taft
said there is mo legal obligation"
for us to do so.
He said that such question has
never been discussed in the Con-
gress and added:
1.-The Atlantic pact may have
committed us to send arms to the
other members of the pact but no
one ever maintained that it COM
mitted us to send many American
troops to Europe. A new policy is
being formulated without consult
ing the Congress or the people,"
Coverup Attempt Charged.
In other cases, Senator Taft
added, policies have been devel-
oped to the point where the hon.
or of this country is committed
before any serious debate is per-
mitted by the public. Such was
the case, he added, on the Mar
shall Plan ano the Atlantic Pact.
Seantor Taft said there have
been recent appeals for unity from
the administration and its sup
porters, and added:
II suggest that these appeal.
are an attempt to cover up the
past faults and failures of the
administration and enable it tx
maintain the secrecy which ha!
largely enveloped our foreign
policy since the days of Franklin
D. Roosevelt"
Senator Taft suggested tina
100000 men in each the Air Force
and Navy would provide "a mos
powerful sea and air defens'
without threatening the Nation
economy"
/ COntrOIS Held prOha HE
But he warned that building
up a large land force would ado
greatly to this country's burder
and increase the armed forces ap.
preparations bill by another $2(
to $50 billion a year.
Even with a smaller bill, tht
Evening star., 1951-01-05

Senator said, price and wage con-
trolls will probably be necessary"
Meanwhile, Senator Douglas
Democrat, of Illinois. proposed a
Senate showdown on American
foreign policy.
He suggested that the Senate
make a binding choice among
three courses he said were open to
the Nation.
These, he added. would include
/. Withdrawal into Western
hemisphere defenses as suggested
by former President Hoover.
2. Fighting only to save West
ern Europe.
3. Opposing aggression in every
critical area where anti-Commu-
mist allies can be found.
Limited Fight Deplored.
Senator Brewster, Republican
of Maine told reporters he thinks
| it is "grotesque" to fight a limited
battle against the Chinese Com
muniSts in Korea. He said Gen
Macarthur ought to have author
ity to "use any weapon we possess
to save American lives"
However, Senator Fulbright
Democrat, Of Arkansas, a Foreign
Relations Committee member
said he doesn't think it wise tc
bomb the Chinese now.
Senator Bridges, Republican, oi
New Hampshire suggested the
United States either open a second
front by backing a Nationalist in
vasion of China or withdraw
American troops from Korea.
Senator Wherry of Nebraska
the Republican floor leader. chal-
lenged the Presidents right tt
send more troops to Europe with
out prior congressional approval OF
that policy.
"1t is my sincere belief the
President does need congressional
permission before he can senc
American troops to Europe under
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public schools face new and un-
precedented pressure. He pointed
out that the shortage of materials
will retard provisions for build
ings, equipment and supplies.
More than 1000 educators from
Delaware, the District, Maryland,
New Jersey, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania and Virginia are at
tending the conference. Group
discussions of various teacher
problems were scheduled for to-
day and tomorrow with general
session set for 1890 pm. to-
morrow for a summary of findings.
Evening star., 1951-01-05
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WASHINGTON RESIDENT

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Evening star., 1951-01-05
'Chinese Probed Seoul Defenses
Three Weeks Before Attockinq

a general withdrawal to prepare
positions along a radius eight to
10 miles from Seoul.
This set the stage for the Sec
ond round of the battle for Seoul.
Although the pullback had short
ened the overall length of the
perimeter. the disentegration of
the South Korean 1st Division
nullified any strategic advantage.
Other units had to spread them
selves out to take care of the
ground which otherwise would
have been the South Koreans re-
sponsibility.
For the record, the South Ko-
rean lst Division had established
a firm reputation in the 9th Army
as a tenacious outfit with endless
fighting spirit. South Korean divi-
sions do not have the armored or
artillery support enjoyed by their
American counterparts.
1t has been officially estimated
that three Chinese armies-about
100000 men-were concentrated
against two American divisions
and two South Korean divisions
as of New Years eve. In addi-
ton, Chinese were known to have
carried out a steady buildup be-
hind their frontline forces.
January 2 was quiet. Allied
forces continued to take up their
new positions and prepare for
the showdown battle. The en-
emy apparently was regrouping
and getting set to resume his
drive.
Aircraft Targets Scarce.
Allied aircraft were in the air
in great strength. But masters
in camouflage, the Chinese had
concealed themselves well. Tar
gets were scarce.
Although most frontline OBJ
servers thought it would take
from five to 10 days for the Chi
nese to get ready for the drive
on Seoul, it soon became appar-
ent the enemy was in hurry.
At dawn Wednesday an esti-
mated company hit one company
of the oath Division. 1t was the
same old story.
Soon there were two enemy
companies, then a battalion, then
a regiment. and finally a division
Using identical tactics as pre-
viously, the Chinese again hit
what they believed to be the weak
line in the chain. This time they
selected the same regiment which
had fought them tooth and nail
on New Years eve.
The Chinese knew that this
particular regiment in its valiant
fight had sustained heavy casual
ties. They apparently reasoned
correctly-that requirements could
not yet have arrived.
On either side of this one regi-
ment two other reasonably fresh
American regiments beat off en-
emy thrusts. Again the fork had
hit the tender spot.
Security regulations prevent iden-
tification of the oath Division reg
iment which was singled out for
this special attention. It's COM
mander, a deceptively calm little
man, said during the height OF
action against his unit:
These Chinese are just using
good military tactics. They hit us
before and they want to keep on
hitting us before we can catch our
breath. But where they all come
from I'll never know
1t could have been worse. Had
the Chinese been in possession
of armor or artillery or air-or
all three-they could have ex-
plotted this breakthrough to trap
a good part of the whole 24th
Division.
In fact, with resolution and
strength they might have been
able to cut off most of the 9Th
Army.
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Evening star., 1951-01-05
By Jack Macbeth
Associated Press War Correspondent

WITH U. N. FORCES IN KO-
REA, Jan. 5.-What happened to
the vaunted United Nations de-
fense perimeter north of Seoul?
Why did the 9th Army abandon
the South Korean capital?
It was something like sticking
a fork into an old-fashioned
cheese souffie. First. the sub
stance directly beneath the fork
collapsed. Then all around it
the crust sagged downward and
gradually gave way.
AS they had done north of the
Chongchon River. the Chinese
knew where to aim their fork.
Their aim was true.
After sending out patrols for
three weeks to locate weak spots
in the perimeter defense. the Chi
nese decided they were ready. On
bitterly cold New Years eve they
struck.
Some frontline officers who had
believed the enemy would select
Christmas TO renew his offensive
misinterpreted the delay. They
attached to it the belief the Chi
nese were awed by the military
array assembled north of Seoul.
AS each day passed. confidence
scared. But there was no cocki-
ness.
Even after a few enemy self
propelled guns and heavy NOR
tars began barrage against
American and South Korean po-
sitions in the center of the perrin
eter at sunset, few officers were
ready to conclude this was the ex-
pected new drive.
Maj. Gen. John H. Church, COM
manding the famed United States
oath Division said after a dozen
rounds Of enemy artillery fell into
his positions:
II am not worried one bit. The
longer thev wait the better
like it."
Shortly after nightfall, how
ever, one company of Chinese
infantry was detected trying to
sneak into Oath Division positions
south of the Imjin River, about
80 miles northeast of Seoul.
BY 10 o'clock, one regimental
commander believed he had a
battalion of enemy coming at
him. A senior intelligence officer
commented crisply:
This could be the beginning
of something big"
Just the Beginning.
Meanwhile, the South Korean
9Th Division on the 24th's left
flank also was receiving light
probing attacks. But further to
the West-Due north of Seoul
the South Korean 1st Division
was meeting stiff pressure.
1t was Just the beginning.
In the early hours of New Years
Day an official spokesman at the
front told me the enemy had
penetrated positions held by the
South Korean 1st Division. This.
then, was the Chinese fork that
did the damage.
AS the hours went by Chinese
attacks on the oath sector in
creased in intensity. Some Amer
lean companies were forced to
withdraw slightly but there was
no question of a rout.
With the weakening of the
South Korean 1st Division the
South Korean 9Th and the United
States oath were left in a grave
danger of being outf1anked.
Also, at this time 1t was learned
that the South Korean I'd Division
on the Americans right flank had
been forced to give up considerable
ground. Details of this action are
still scarce.
Record Round of Battle.
With double threat to the cen
! ter of the Oerimeter the 9th Army
Evening star., 1951-01-05
Filipino Crops

The six major farm crops of the
Philippine islands are rice, corn,
abaca manila hemp. coconut,
sugar cane and tobacco, as well as
some minor crops.
Evening star., 1951-01-05

the North Atlantic pact" Senator
Wher1v said. THE treaty pro-
Yides that it is up to Congress to
determine the character of mutual
aid"
Evening star., 1951-01-05

Land is measured in morgens in
South Africa. One morgen equals
2.1165 acres.
Evening star., 1951-01-05

Wage and price adjustments
have been placed in effect for all
of Austria.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
kIASKA NEAR QUOTA
 lyN FOUNTAIN FUND

A total of $35096 has been con- tributed from Alaska's school child ren toward the quota of $500 set for them toward the fund for construc- ton of a United Nations Symbolic Fountain on the lawn of the LIN building, it was revealed today by Comdr. E. P. Chester, treasurer of the local committee.
 Chester said this morning that five schools Of the Alaska Native Service have turned in a total of S47.l4 this week. In all contribu- tions have now been received from students of 7S territorial, church, private and ANS schools in the territory. It is anticipated the quota will easily be reached if all schools make contributions.
 The committee in Alaska for the Fund is headed by Mrs. Ernest Gruening. The wives of all governors of the 48 states and the territories of the United States were designat- ed as chairmen for the Fund to which school children throughout the nation are asked to make penny contributions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
JOE GREEN, 0LDTlMER, pkSSES AWAY EARLY
 TODAY IN HOSpITAL

Joe Green, oldtime Alaskan pass ed away quietly at 2:55 am. today at St. Ann's hospital where he has been since he suffered a stroke several weeks ago.
 He was born in Menlo, Iowa, in 1883, first came to Alaska in 1908 and mined in various parts of the Territory. He was a representative from the First Division in the Ter ritorial Legislature in 1883, 1885 and was speaker in 1897. He served in the Senate in 1945 and 1949. His wife died here in 1946.
 He was a charter member of the Elks lodge at Ketchikan and the Pioneers.
 The remains are at the Garter Mortuary.
 Greens niece, Mrs. Bernice Kay ser of Seattle and the Ketchikan Elks lodge have been notified. Flu neral arrangements will be an nounced later.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
FREE MOVIE SHOW,
 AUX BAY RESIDENTS

A protector has been borrowed and a full program of films have been secured to assure Aux Bay residents of their regular weekly free movies tonight sponsored by the Aux Bay provisional post of the American Legion at DeHart's Store
 The movies will begin promptly at pm. The program includes a Fish and Wildlife Service feature. two short Forest Service films and an- other short comedy from the Ter ritorial Health Department.
 Earlier, it was feared that this weekly feature might have to be suspended because of mechanical troubles in the projector but anoth- CT machine has been borrowed tenn porarily until repairs can be made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
GEORGE R0GGE, WELL KNOWN MASON, DIES
 ON HAWAIIAN TRIP

George G. Rogge, a prominent Mason and former University of Washington Alumni Association president, died Monday in Hono- lulu while vacationing, according to a news story in the Seattle Post Intelligencer.
 Well known throughout Alaska because of his activities with Masonic organizations, Mir. Rogge had made several trips through Alaska and had many friends here.
 He lived on Mercer Island and owned Rogge Commission Co.,, a wholesale produce company.
 He was past potentate of Nile Temple of the Shrine, Seattle; a past master of Service Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; junior war den of Lodge of Perfection, Scot tish Rite, and a member of the testers.
 His civic work in Seattle included service to the Community Chest Council, American Red Cross and the American Legion. He was an active alumnus of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, University of Washing ton.
 MT. Rogge was a member of Rainier Club, Washington Athletic Club and the Quarterback Club.
 Born at Helena, Mont, MT. Rogge came to Seattle as boy He was graduated from Franklin High School in 1918 and from the Uni versity in 1922. He was a four year letterman on the University football team.
 Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane; sister, Mrs. Warner H. Marsh, Dallas, Tex, and half brother, William J. Jensen, Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
Boston Born
 0uadrupIeis
 Doing! g! Wei!

BOSTON, Feb. 3 -lRl- Boston's first quadruplets in 25 years were reported doing well' today while their patrolman father. who Init the jackpot for babies but so far not for cash" was assured all hos pital and medical expenses would be paid for him.
 The quads - two boys and two girls = were born yesterday to Mrs. Robert J. Allen, wife of a Boston policemen whose take-home pay is $53.03.
 They were placed in incubators because of their tiny size. Doctors there said the babies have "a won derful chance"
 Archbiship Richard J. Cushing of the Boston Catholic Archdiocese commemorated the birth by devot- ing his weekly radio broadcast to it.. the head and twist it into a psyche year-old Mrs. Allen listened in, the Archbiship said:
 eff Police Commissioner Sullivan and Boston's Finest don't pay your entire medical and hospital ex- penses, send the bill to me"
 Then, again directing his re- marks to Mrs. Allen he said:
 Relax. Have a good night You have given the greatest event that happened in this country today. This is your day I'll make a per sonal visit to you over the week end"
 A radio had been placed at Mrs. Aliens bedside so she could hear the broadcast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
PATE NCE
 NOW URGED
 BY TRUMAN
President Has Hopes World War Can Be Avoided
 Restrain Aggression

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3 -R- President Truman said today there is good reason to hope" another World War can be avoided If we can get over the present crisis suc- cessfully."
 But the United States, MT. Tru- man added in a speech here, can not lead the forces of freedom from behind"
 The job in hand, he said, is to restrain aggression before it bursts into another World War"
 He said, T think we can do this. We can't be sure, of course, but there is good reason to hope for success" He pointed to the next few years as probably the most diffl- cult
 The President appealed for pa- tience and leadership from the American people in dealing with Allies abroad.
 Under security guard as HedFy do in wartime, MT Truman came here by train from Washington to dedi- cate a 2O0-seat chapel to four chap pains who went down off Green land with their torpedoed troopship, the "Dorchester," in World War II. They gave away their own life belts. They were two Protestants, a Roman Catholic and a Jew.
 The $300,000 chapel built with the donations of more than 10000 per- sons of all faiths, was the dream of the Rev. Dr. Daniel A. Polling, father of the Rev. Clark Polling, Schenectady, N. r., one of the Pro- testant chaplains who perished with the Dorchester"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
TAKU T0ASTMA5TERS
 CRITICISED IN NEW
 STYLE AT MEETING

With Irwin Curtis as general critic, Taku Toastmasters at their regular Thursday evening meeting were subjected to new style of specialized criticism of the eve- ning's speakers. Wayne Richey dis cussed approach, platform manners, and descent from the rostrum. Willis Avery treated subject matter in his criticism, and Bud Kristan, organization. Dr. Ted Oberman evaluated each speakers vocabulary and Bob Bowling talked on audi ences' reaction to various speakers
 Al Ransome was topic master for the evening and introduced dis cussion of the advantages and dis advantages of public address system.
 Sinclair Lorain, as toastmaster, introduced the following speakers: Herb Rowland, Meaning Rather Than Size; Ellis Reynolds, Auto mobiles; Commander Donald Nor rison, The Recognition of Buoys Lights, and Other Navigational Marks for the Benefit of Land lubbers." Harold Foss talked about hotels Where the Guest is Always Right; and Mayor Waino Hen- drickson gave simulated radio talk on "The Russian American Company"
 Bud Elkins was grammarian.
 Guests for the evening were Frank Smith of the CAA at An nette Island, and Bud Schultz, Gladys Uggen, Donna Wood, Amelia Cesar, all members of the Junior Toastmasters Club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
CITY CLERK TOLD
 TO COLLECT TAXES
 DUE FROM FURRIER

The City Clerk was authorized by the Juneau City Council last night to take the necessary steps to collect taxes due from Martin Victor, Juneau furrier.
 A check received by the City in the amount of $242.07, signed by Mrs Victor on the National Bank of Commerce of Seattle was re- turned to the city clerk because the signature was not authorized. , The check was dated December 8. 1850. The Victors are not now in Juneau.
 Councilman George Jorgenson was authorized to act for Mayor Waino Hendrickson during the legis- lative session if necessary. Hend- rickson is a Representative from the First Division.
 The main issue of moving city offices and departments was laio over for a special meeting next Friday evening at o'clock in the Council Chambers.
 Much time was devoted to the size of windshield stickers used or the registration for out-of- -towr cars, now exempt for tax for use o1 city streets.
 An amendment to the city sales tax ordinance to include the ser vices of doctors and dentists passed on first reading Hospitals and fun eral services are still exempt. There was some discussion on how to raise funds to provide for civ ilian defense.
 A matter involving garbage dis posal from the small boat harbol was referred to the small boa' harbor committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
ANNUAL WORLD DAY
 OF PRAYER WILL BE
 OBSERVED ON FEB. 2

The annual World Day of Prayer will be observed in Juneau Friday, February g. A full program begin ming with noon organ concert is being arranged by committees of church women, headed by Mrs. Edward P. Dick.
 The Methodist Church will be open at noon for any one who wishes to enter for prayer. medl- tation or organ concert enjoyment. Mrs. Ruth Popejoy will preside at the Hammond organ.
 An afternoon service will feature a religious skit, performed by wom- en. and the evening worship service will feature a new filmstrip pro- duced by the missions department of the United Council. of Church Women. The afternoon and evening sessions will be held in the Lutheran Church.
 The first regular annual observ- ance of a World Day of Prayer began in 1887 and was observed by the Presbyterian women of the United States. It has grown rapidly in the past 20 years and is now observed by thousands in the United States and Canada as well as 90 other countries. The first Friday of Lent was chosen as the day of prayer Men, as well as women are invited to join the services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
The W ashington Merry -Go Round
By DREW PEARsON

Copyright. 1851, by Bell Syndicate, Inc, " ASHINGTON-In the delegates lounge of the United Nations, U. s. Ambassador Warren Austin stood listening to group of earnest peo- pie. They talked at some length. Austin listened carefully, as pa tlent, as solid as the Vermont hills from which he comes.
 At the other end of the delegates lounge Yugoslav delegate Ales Beb- Ter, stanch Marxist, though friendly to the U.S.A., sat talking to Miss Betty Jacobs, representative of the United Nations Childrens Fund. h. trigued at Ambassador Austins lengthy conversation, Ambassador Bebler finally asked Miss Jacobs
 What are those people doing, bothering Mr. Austin?"
 "They are lobbying" Miss Jacobs replied. Then, noting the Yugo- slav's puzzled expression, she con- tinued: That's an American sys- tenn whereby the people can make their views known to the govern ment. That group talking to MT. Austin is peace organization which has some ideas on China and Kor- ea."
 Do you mean to say that just
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-03
OLD NORTH STAR,
 ANS FREIGHT SHIP,
 NOW UD FOR SALE

SEATTLE, Feb. 3. - B-The veteran Alaska native service ves- sel North Star, Admiral Byrd's flag ship on two trips to Antarctica, is to be sold to the highest bidder.
 V. R. Farrell, administrative as- sistant for the service, said bids will be opened at p. m. February 21 in Room IA, 2400 4th Ave. s. For the past two years the ship has been berthed at the govern ment locks. Prospective buyers may inspect her by appointment.
 The vessel was built in 1922. She was replaced in 1948 on the Alaska run by a larger ship, also named the North Star.