Two Jenkins on Ballot Stirs Tenth District Race
Thomas B. Jenkins filed petitions for independent candidacy and claims a $1000 offer to enter the race. He opposes incumbent Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins in Ohio's Tenth District with backing cited from local Democrats and Republicans.
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Pohang Falls After Savage Night Battle in Korea
American forces evacuated Pohang on the east coast after a night battle as Red troops seized the city and closed in on the nearby airfield. U S tanks and infantry rushed toward the airstrip while General MacArthur reported most Communist bridgeheads across the Naktong River had been eliminated.
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Army recalls 7862 reserve officers not in Organized Reserve Corps
The Army will activate 7862 reserve captains and lieutenants not in the Organized Reserve Corps by Oct. 6 for 21 months. An additional 1582 officers from medical dental veterinary and medical service corps will be involuntarily recalled. Most hailed from Second Army states. Physicals at nearby posts precede reporting with about one third expected by Sept. 22 and Sept. 29.
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House-Old Mobilization Bill Moves to Senate
The House passed a broad mobilization bill granting President Truman wage price rationing powers and other controls. Senate leaders expect a similar measure despite Republican opposition led by Senator Taft who warns Congress would abdicate its authority.
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Crown Prince Baudoin Becomes Belgium’s Ruler
Crown Prince Baudoin assumed full royal powers ahead of ruling Belgians in place of his father King Leopold III after the Senate and Chamber of Deputies approved transferring authority. The move concludes a royal drama that began with Leopold’s exile in 1945 following his surrender to German forces in World War II.
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Reds Say Russians Use U.S. Ships to North Korea
Rep Weichel says Russia is using American ships borrowed in World War II to haul military supplies to Korea. He cites evidence and calls for recovering hundreds of U.S. warships and merchant vessels held by the Soviet Union. He notes a fleet of about 800 Soviet vessels in Asiatic waters and recalls past State Department withholding of ship information.
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Midwest Sees Early Autumn Chill Across Region
A cool Canadian air flow brought near freezing readings in Michigan and Wisconsin, dipping temperatures into unseasonably low levels over the Great Lakes. The cool air then moved east and south into the Ohio Valley from northern Illinois and Indiana, while other areas stayed near seasonal norms.
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Akron officials seek injunction to end 600 worker strike
Akron city officials hopeful for a court injunction to end a strike by 600 sanitation department workers and resume garbage collection.
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Costly UMT plan seen as unjustified by lawmakers
Senators heard that universal military training would be too expensive in dollars and manpower to add to the mobilizing preparedness effort. The Department of Defense plans a teenage training bill to Congress soon, meeting immediate opposition from former supporters.
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Income Tax Hike Seen By Oct 1
Congress moves toward a $3 billion increase in personal income taxes effective Oct 1, with 20 percent rises possible for many taxpayers. The Senate Finance Committee also approved a $1.5 billion annual rise in corporate taxes raising the top rate to 45 percent from July 1 1950. Presidents plans call for broader levies to finance the Korean War and military aid while considering an excess profits tax if Congress acts.
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Anti-Red Moves Escalate Contempt Citations in Congress
The House planned to add 56 contempt citations to witnesses who refused to answer questions from the House Un American Activities Committee about Communist party membership or associations. Debate centered on the committee’s right to compel answers with Rep eo dissenting. Separately Senators Mundt Ferguson and McCarran teamed to push a crackdown on Communists and subversives.
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Military drill for future officers sails to Little Creek
Four hundred officers to be, eight hundred midshipmen and cadets, aboard the U S S Bayfield. They will study amphibious landing procedures including ship exits, air support effects, and shore bombardments in a combined exercise at Little Creek Virginia.
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Diseases in Korea Feared By Army Medical Experts
Army experts warn in Korea fleas flies and fish can spread diseases. Mosquitoes lice rats also pose threats. Troops receive vaccines and general precautions. officials issue detailed sanitation guidance and water safety notices.
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Columbus Forecast Primes Cooler Weekend Ahead
Temperatures will average 3 to 6 degrees below normal with a slow rise starting Tuesday. Normal highs 78, lows 58. Expect a cool spell this weekend and light precipitation after the weekend.
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Truman will not seek universal military training bill this session
The White House announced President Truman will not pursue passage of a universal military training bill during this session of Congress. The Senate Finance Committee meanwhile approved an annual increase of about $3,000,000,000 in personal expenditures.
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Allies probe Korean front as Chinju withdrawal looms
U S and South Korean forces near Chinju edge as North Korean troops retreat from the base while American units advance on Pohang and strengthen footholds along the Naktong frontier. Air and ground actions intensify in the 140 mile battle perimeter.
Pohang Inchon Front Sees First Korean War Amphibious Lading
U S forces under Major action press advance toward the Pohang airstrip after a dry-foot landing by the First Cavalry Division. American units push from near Chinju and Ko song as Reds launch renewed attacks with heavy artillery. Air power and artillery support bolster U S defense along the Naktong River line.
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Milton D Campbell 62 dies. early American Legion organizer
Milton D Campbell aged 62 who helped organize the American Legion in St Louis Missouri in 1919 died Friday.
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