October 16, 1950

SKs drive to within 35 mi of Pyongyang; push through Suan; on E coast, drive N toward Hamhung and Hungnam and W toward Pyongyang; beat 2 counter-attacks; NK disintegration seen; US 1st Cavalry Div advances through Namchonjom; nears Sinmak; F-80s knock out NK command post near Mulgae; Kumchon encircled; B-29s hit Sinanju; drop leaflets on 5 cities; fighter planes hit Sariwon area; Task Force 77 strikes Upper Wonsan Bay and Hamhung; carrier planes hit Sindo Is; B-26s hit ox-cart convoy 10 mi S of Manchuria border; US 24th Div reptd committed on left of 1st Cavalry; SK 8th Div reaches Munam

comment on non-Pres yr record, NYC; party leaders statements

UP asks Atty Gen McGrath, Sens Ferguson, Lehman and 'Humphrey about Internal Security Act effectiveness; McGrath denies moves to undermine law; sees Justice Dept diligent in enforcement; says difficulties were anticipated; studies changes, stressing substitute for defense plant listing provision; Ferguson charges State Dept attempts to enforce Truman veto message rather than law; Lehman, Humphrey urge repeal or revision

Inspector TFA Ward retires; pension bd to pass on retirement pleas of 110, including Detective Chief Whalen

Govt decree ends privileges of Communist party officials and state hierarchy; aims at equal rations for all in crisis; maximum ration described