November 4, 1950
That fall of 1950, gas ran $0.27 a gallon and Truman was in the White House — and Allied troops had just recaptured Seoul from North Korean forces, three months after the invasion began. On the radio, "Goodnight Irene" by Gordon Jenkins and The Weavers was the song everyone knew, while "All About Eve" was drawing crowds at movie theaters across the country. The New York Yankees won the World Series that October, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in four straight games, and the FCC issued its first license to broadcast television in color, awarding it to CBS.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — November 4, 1950
NY Times Headlines — Week of November 4, 1950
Key Tally Is 52-5; Action To Give Assembly New Power Is Opposed Only By Soviet Bloc Acheson Hails Decision 'Uniting For Peace' Program Also Requests Big Five To Reopen Consultations... Related Resolutions Pass U.N. Adopts Steps To Combat Attack Pearson Addresses Vishinsky
Calls Korea Issue; Reply To President Cites 'Blunders' As Cause Of War Disaster Dewey And Duff Praised Administration Is 'Spy-Riddled' And 'Socialistically Inclined,' Ex-Candidate Asserts
U.N. Chief Is Stern; Calls Intervention One Of 'Most Offensive Acts' Of Lawlessness Big Enemy Trap Averted General Declares Troops Move Into Korea From Manchuria, Beyond Reach Of His Army, Mission To Destroy Foe Two Red Divisions Identified M'Arthur Charges Aliens Reopen War Headquarters In Doubt Headquarters Is Calm Move On Complaint Doubted Washington Shuns Comment President Is Silent
Red Chinese Rally People Against U.S.; All Groups In Peiping Coalition Also Pledge To Support Aid For North Koreans Red Chinese Rally People Against U.S.
Soviet Calls Korea Liberation Battle; Marshal Bulganin, In Bolshevist Anniversary Address, Says West Seeks A New War Soviet Says Korea Is Liberation Fight Stormy Applause U.S. Sends Best Wishes
World Events — November 1950
Time Person of the Year — 1950
On the radio
Billboard Charts — November 4, 1950
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1950–51 Season
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — November 4, 1950
On the field
Sports Champions — November 4, 1950
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