UN approves force to halt aggression in Korea
The UN Security Council voted seven to one to authorize military action to stop Communist aggression in Korea. United States Britain China France Cuba Norway Ecuador supported. India Egypt Yugoslavia opposed. The decision marks a first era of UN sanctioned military sanctions under the charter and signals a stern message to Russia over seizures of states.
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Egypt
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Britain
China
France
Cuba
Norway
Ecuador
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Russia
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Kremlin
Court Reestablishes Potter County Domestic Relations Court
The Texas Supreme Court upheld a legislative act creating a Potter County court of domestic relations. It reverses lower court rulings that found the act unconstitutional. Judge Gene Jordan and county officials will decide funds space and staff. the court will handle adoptions name changes delinquency and other family matters plus certain child crime cases. Appeals will go to the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals.
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Texas
Potter County
District Court
Court of Appeals
Texas Supreme Court
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Henry &. Bishop
W. E. Gee
General County
Court of Domestic Relations
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
South Koreas capital Falls as Communist Advance Gains
South Korea lost Seoul and other key points as the Communist advance presses south. South Koreans struggle to form lines while awaiting American air power backed by British ships. US Far East Air Forces said jets and light bombers attacked North Korean positions northwest of Seoul, bombing troop concentrations, convoys, and railyards.
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South Korea
Seoul
US Far East Air Forces
American jets claim six North Korean planes down
At Southern Japan based airbase on June 27, American jet and Mustang pilots shot down at least six Russian-made North Korean aircraft over two days while protecting and escorting evacuation transports from Korea. Lt. Bob Wayne of Garden City NY described a fight near Kimpo Airfield, noting scorched gun ports and several confirmed kills by a Mustang pilot and jet fighters.
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Guadalcanal
England
North Africa
Kimpo
Suwon
Korea
Bob Wayne
Garden City
Wayne
Kimpo Airfield
K ” Wo
Jet pilots down two Yaks near Kimpo in Korea action
Captain Ray Schillereff and Lt. Robert DeWald engaged enemy fighters over Kimpo, shooting down two Yaks after intercepting a warning from a Mustang. Set. Jim Brothers of Elizabeth City eyed painting red stars on his F 80.
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Jim Brothers
Elizabeth City
Ray Schillereff
Seattle
Robert H. DeWald
Atlanta
Korea War Crisis Deepens As Stalin Weighs Options
United Press dispatch notes Stalin faces tough choices after Truman's bold Korea move. Possible paths include silence to dodge blame, covert aid via volunteers, or direct Russian involvement. British support and UN backing raise pressure while Pravda labels US actions aggression. On the ground, Suwon reports battlefield shifts as war trends favor the Koreans.
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Kremlin
Moscow
Korea
Stocks Rebound From Volatile Fluctuations On Wall Street
New York traders seen gains up to four dollars a share as stock market steadies after two days of sharp swings. Opening rush boosts prices, ticker tape lags on the floor and turnover nears 2.5 million shares for the session.
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Conley Child Custody Case Delayed in Brockton
In Brockton ADA Robert G. Clark asks for a continuance until Oct 10 as Lynette Conley remains with Mary F. Conley in Amarillo. Conley cites inability to travel. Brockton confirms calls to Massachusetts were made. Judge Davis may reduce sentence if the child is returned. charges could be dropped if Lynette is brought home.
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Amarillo
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Louis
Lynette
Massachusetts
Conley
Monroe
Plymouth County
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Arthur R. Ewing
Lynette Conley
Lee Conley
Plains Riders to Hit Saddle for Parade
Western riders from the Panhandle will ride Saturday afternoon in the parade opening the Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo. Parade marshal Ben Andis leads a lineup including the Lubbock County Sheriff's Posse and Vernon Palomino Club. The rodeo runs five performances starting Saturday night at 8 PM with additional shows Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
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Will Rogers
Lynn Beutler
Elk City
Oklo
Beutler
West
Cowboys Turtle Association
Organization of Rodeo
Whip Wilson
Western Pictures
Wilson
Senate OKs one year draft act extension
The Senate approved a one year extension of the draft act by a unanimous 76 to 0 vote. The measure gives President Truman authority to call up draftees and reserves to keep armed forces above two million, with rapid House action noted at 315 to 4. The move aims to pressure Communist forces in Korea and elsewhere, and authorizes drafting and mobilization across all services. Chairman Tydings predicted near unanimity before the vote.
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Army
Navy
Air Force
House
Korea
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Coast Guard
Tydings
Maryland
Armed Services Committee
Hawaii and Alaska Nearer Statehood
The Senate Insular Committee approved bills to grant statehood to Alaska and Hawaii. The Alaska bill passed eight to two with three abstentions, while the Hawaiian bill advanced nine to one with three present not voting.
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Senate Insular
House
Alaska
Hawaii
O’mahoney
Wyoming
Mingo Junction Council Weighs Census Funds
In Mingo Junction Ohio the city council meets tonight to approve funds for its own census. Preliminary counts show the population dropping from 5192 to 4454, prompting local officials to seek an independent count.
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Mingo Junction
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Region
The Weather Bureau reports scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tonight with mostly warm, partly cloudy conditions through Thursday. Amarillo highs near 94 with lows around 67 tonight and 72 tomorrow, slight moisture noted. West Texas remains clear to partly cloudy with minor shower chances in the Panhandle, while New Mexico stays generally fair. Olver and Wiggins Lumber Co. 1200 West 8th.
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West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Truman Hopes Warlike Move Will Mean Peace
President Truman said he hopes the U S decision to confront Communist expansion will bring world peace. He spoke before the Reserve Officers Association at the Mayflower Hotel amid cheering and stressed the seriousness of the Korean crisis and the need to act with force.
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Washington
United States
Reserve Officers Association
Mayflower Hotel
Louis Johnson
White House
South Korea
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