Ban on Two Reporters Lifted in Korea War Coverage
General MacArthur ended the Army ban on front line reporting by AP’s Tom Lambert and UP’s Peter Kalischer. The correspondents were cleared to return to the war zone and carried the UN commander’s confidence for future assignments. MacArthur declined formal censorship as abhorrent, though Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker may impose it in the field if needed.
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General MacArthur
Associated Press
Tom Lambert
United Press
Peter Kalischerta
United Nations Supreme Commander
MacArthur
Eighth Army
Walton H. Walker
Reds Gain Setbacks On Eastern Front As GI Lines Hold
General MacArthur reported two decisive Communist setbacks on the eastern front with South Korean forces inflicting disorganized retreats in Yongdok and near Yechon while American units fell back 6 miles northwest of Taejon on the Kumaeon River front. US planes supported the southward counterattacks as Reds hurled large forces at Taejon corridors.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Korea
Kumaeon River
Yongdok
Yechon
Hamchang
Kum River
38Th Parallel
Reds
Truman to Seek Domestic Controls for Wartime Scale
President Truman is expected to outline limited domestic powers to support expanded military operations. Officials cite plans to call up six to nine National Guard divisions and reinstate regular Army units, with details likely revealed to Congress and possibly via a radio address. Proposals include metal allocation, production ceilings, and restoring consumer credit controls to curb demand.
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Truman
Mr. Truman
Congress
Capitol Hill
Stalin asks seat for Red China at UN Security Council
The New York Times reports Soviet Prime Minister Stalin has sought China’s seating on the United Nations Security Council as a step toward ending the Korean conflict. In Korea, U N troops face heavy resistance as Kum River fighting continues with Red mortars and anti tank rifles, while Taejon and Kongju headlines reflect an uncertain front and renewed air raids on Seoul.
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New York Times
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China
United Nations Security Council
Kum
Moore
Taejon
Kongju
Moscow Radio
London
Seoul
Wainwright Reflects On Korea War And Hope
In a San Antonio interview, 66 year old General Jonathan M Wainwright compares Korea to Bataan and Corregidor, speaks of heavy odds and scarce resources, and expresses confidence in victory under General MacArthur, warning the public of a potentially long conflict.
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William C. Barnard
San Antonio
Korea
Jonathan M. Wainwright
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Corregidor
Wainwright
United States
MacArthur
Doug
Associated Press
A Laugh Every Day in Out Our Way Pitcher Outsmarted
The text teases a humorous baseball gag in Out Our Way with a pitcher outsmarted for laughs. It invites readers to page 6 to see the funniest ball game of the summer and follow the daily comic for the year’s best laughs.
General Wainwright recalls wartime captivity and retaliation talk
The article quotes General Wainwright discussing Korea and possible Soviet provocation. He recalls surrender at Corregidor on May 6 1942 and captivity until August 1945. Postwar he led the Fourth Army in San Antonio until 1947 and became president of the Armed Forces Mutual Life Insurance Company. His aide C J O L Holman retired and joined him in the business.
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Wainwright
Philippines
MacArthur
Australia
Corregidor
United States
Wainwight
Fourth Army
San Antonio
Armed Forces Mutual Life Insurance Company
Almanac Weather Note for AMAHILLY And Vicinity
Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon or evening thunder showers expected Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures show little change with a high around 90.
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Amahilly
Clarendon Area Hit by Severe Rain and Hail Storm
The Clarendon area endured heavy rain and hail driven by strong winds yesterday afternoon. Leon Watson reported flooding, downed trees, and a 6 foot torrent near Clarendon while traveling from Lakeview. Hail reached six inches on some pavements with a one inch hail size near Brice and Cotton damage noted south of Clarendon.
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Clarendon
Leon Watson
Arthur
Watson
Lakeview
Hall County
Brice
Claude
Amarillo
Lesley
Childress
US Weather Bureau
Amarillo Air Terminal
Lubbock
K. R. Jenkins
Weather Bureau
Memphis
Gift Show At Tri-State Fairgrounds Draws 450 Buyers
The Amarillo Gift Show opened with 450 buyers from five states touring about 300 exhibits on one floor at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Ann Howell leads the chamber of commerce arrangements as lunches and registrations proceed, with toys, glassware, leather goods, radios, and other holiday items on display.
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Tri-State Fairgrounds
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Automobile Building
Merchants Building
Ann Howell
Chamber of Commerce
Italy
Dresden
Germany
Davis Quits as Gold Sox Pilot
Newa Globe reports Harry Davis resigns as Amarillo Gold Sox manager. Pete Knapp replaces him as skipper while keeping Davis as chief scout. Knapp backs Davis as a potential major league scout and names Jerry Barta to start against the Cubans in the 8 o clock game.
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Newa-Globe Sports Radicol
Harry Davis
Amarillo
Pete Knapp
Davis
Knapp
Harry
Knepp
Gold Sox
Abilene
Jerry Barta
Let Freedom Ring Feature Opens Page 6 Spotlight
A Page 6 feature titled Let Freedom Ring offers guidance on gratitude with the prompt Count your blessings. Readers are encouraged to explore the Spotlite feature and seek back issues for ongoing inspiration.
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Spotlite
Mobilization of Labor Urged by AFL President
AFL President William Green urged all-out preparedness including mobilization of labor. He warned of third world war implications and the need for training, equipment, transportation, and unity of effort to secure front line service and civilian safety at home and work.
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AFL
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Economy Drive Seems Fruitless in Senate Budget Push
Senator Douglas of Illinois spent a week on the Senate floor trying to whittle a 35 billion dollar appropriations bill for government operations. He lost votes and amendments as he sought to reduce spending and oppose aid to Ellender for a new office building and to scale back the Finance Corporation plan from 60 to 20 automobiles.
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Douglas
Illinois
Senate
Ellender
Louisiana
Finance Corporation
Senate Appropriations Committee
Control of Aliens Faces Hot Fight
Washington July 164 A diputed bill to control aliens whom the United States cannot deport goes to the House with a hot fight. Critics call it a concentration camp bill and say a lost battalion of criminal and subversive aliens remains in the country. The measure targets deportable aliens whose home countries will not accept them, a shift urged by former Attorney General Tom Clark.
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Washington
United States
House
Tom Clark
Justice Department
Belgians Honor Battle Victims At Bastogne Memorial
Thousands in rain gather on Le Mardasson hill to dedicate a star shaped monument for the Ardennes Battle of the Bulge. The ceremony includes a Belgians American tribute with a reading of President Truman's message and Maj. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe's famous nuts remark.
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Belgium
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Ardennes
Trueman
Robert D. Murphy
Anthony C. McAuliffe
Registration and club meetings fill Amarillo day
All day registration for the second week term at Seek West Texas State College. Homemaking class at Horace Mann School. Ad Club and Downtown Kiwanis meet at noon. Evening events include swim classes at San Jacinto and meetings of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Pilot Club at local hotels. Baseball and political event ads noted.
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West Texas State College
Amarillo
Horace Mann School
Ad Club of
Herring Hotel
Kiwanis Club
San Jacinto
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Blackstone Hotel
Pilot Club
Amarillo School Board
Rage Men’s Associa’ Saratoess Cafe
North
Blue Sox
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North West
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Fort Worth
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