795.00/11–1450: Telegram
The Chargé in Korea (Drumright) to the Secretary of State
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[Received November 14—4:30 a. m.]
381. Re Embtel 374 November 13.1 There continued yesterday to be little direct contact with Chinese Communist Forces in 8th Army sector. Three Chinese were captured who stated they from 119th and 120th Divisions of Chinese Communist 40th Army. All three were stragglers, having been separated from constituent elements for past three or four days. There mounting evidence North Koreans being used as protecting screen for Chinese Communist Forces. This tactic reportedly causing dissatisfaction and low morale among North Korean Forces.
Poor visibility hindered aerial observation last night of communications routes to Manchuria. However, some traffic was observed moving [Page 1147] in both directions with largest concentration (perhaps 100-odd vehicles) moving south from Chongjin toward Onyangni.
No enemy aircraft were observed over northwestern Korea yesterday. UN planes continued attacks against Yalu Bridges.
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