U S Seeks to Lure Chinese From Formosa in Korea Crisis
The United States pressed Chiang Kai-shek to keep Nationalist and Communist forces out of Korea. Washington warned against aiding South Korea without Formosa defenses and urged consultations between Chiang and MacArthur. Officials doubted Chiang’s offered 33,000 troops would deter Communists who might exploit such aid.
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United States
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Fei
CaIa Ang Wal
Genral Douglas MacArthur
For_iosa
Chiang
MacArthur
China
Switchmen Refuse Plea A 40 Hour Week Demand Strikes
The Switchmen's Union of North America rejected a government plea to end a strike against five Western and Midwestern railroads. It warned the strike would only end if wartime conditions or a national emergency were declared. The union offered to aid essential shipments during a national economic need. The five railroads affected include Great Northern, Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, Chicago Great Western, Western Pacific, and Denver and Rio Grande Western. Workers walked out seeking a 40 hour week at 48 hours pay.
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Switchmen's Union of North America
Truman
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Western Pacific
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Man's Body Found in Columbus Home Slaying Suspected
The body of 38 year old Joseph Breitfeller of South Columbus was found Monday inside his front door. Police said he had been knifed in the chest. the weapon was not found, suggesting murder. A burglary and scuffle are suspected. the coroner withheld a verdict.
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Summer Weather Creates Bike Demand
Mr. C FE Thomas of Athens placed a Want Ad for a WHIZZER MOTOR BIKE at 35. He telephoned to report selling the bicycle this afternoon before his paper was delivered. Seasonal merchandise moves fast when advertised in the Messenger Want Ad columns. Just call 0242 the result number.
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C. FE. Thomas
West Stimson Avenue
Athens
Tax Writers To Get Look At House Bill
Senator George of Georgia chaired a Senate Finance panel session for the first official examination of the House passed excise tax cut totaling 1.01 billion dollars. He indicated no planned changes but warned other committee members may propose alterations. He doubted full committee attendance and favored brief public hearings to finish action before adjournment.
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Washington
George
D-Ga
Senate Tax Writers
House
Finance Committee
Georgia
Senate
Congress
Soviet Brings Two Billion Under Control
New York report says Russia has brought 40 percent of the earth’s 2,000,000,000 people under Soviet influence in ten years. By 1950 Russia ruled over 830 million people and more than 10 million square miles, with expansions starting in October 1939 after forcing the Baltic states Latvia Lithuania and Estonia into mutual aid pacts.
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New York
Russia
Soviet Union
Latvia
Lithuania
Estonia
17 Cars Derailed: Mile of Track Torn
In Coal Grove a freight train derailed spilling 17 cars. Norfolk and Western workers toiled overnight to replace almost a mile of damaged track. In Allentown Pennsylvania officials faced a potential strike by 11 000 cement lime and gypsum workers union members.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
Coal Grove
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Maryland
United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers Union
AFL
Soldiers React Well Under First Strafing
Five to seven unidentified planes attacked American troops in South Korea for about 25 minutes, strafing and rocket firing on a mud walled town. The attack, unseen in air opposition, forced soldiers to dive for cover as machine guns and rockets created fires and explosions. Roy McCartney of Reuters and U S Navy Lt Lambert witnessed the bombardment, while details of a Hartford fire case involving Robert Segee were noted in passing.
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Roy McCartney
Reuter
Greece
Crete
Lambert
Pacific
Robert Segee
Circleville
Ringling Bros
Hartford
Conn
Ohio
Harry Callan
Segee
Portland
Pickaway County
Tydings Sees South Korea Testing Area
Senator Tydings and Senator Taft spoke on weekend radio programs about Korea as a testing ground for Soviet expansion. Tydings, chair of the Armed Services Committee, said U S aid to South Korea may delay a third world war. Taft criticized U S policy and warned occupation troops might have prevented aggression.
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Washington
South Korea
Tydings
United Nations
Taft
United States
Korea
Britain Restrains Korea Role Naval Stand Preferred
Britain will not deploy troops or aircraft to Korea unless the United States requests them. The cabinet favors naval support while ground and air forces maintain Western security in Asia, especially in Malaya and Hong Kong. Turkish volunteers may join Korea, and Chinese and Philippine actions are noted amid Panamanian canal guard alerts. Menzies reopens Parliament July 6 to discuss Korea. Moscow blames U.S. for bacterial warfare claims.
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Britain
Korea
United States
MacArthur
Pacific
Malayan
Hong Kong
Camberra
Australia
Robert G. Menzies
Menzies
Japan
Second Casualty List Released By Army
The Army issued its second casualty list from Korea listing four men missing in a plane flight from Japan to the battle area. The first list reported 11 missing in the crash of another transport en route from Japan to Korea. Monday's list includes Pfe. Edward Peska of Warrensville Ohio.
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Washington
Korea
Japan
Pfe
Edward Peska
Frank Peska
Warrensville
Ohio
Great Chance Seen For Dust Bowl Again
The U S Soil Conservation Service warned a return to dust-bowl conditions is more likely now than since the 1930s. June reports show continuing drought in the Southern and Central Great Plains unless rains improve and farmers adopt conservation cropping and other measures.
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Washington
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Great Plains
Two Killed In Triangle Love Affair
In Warren a love triangle ends in tragedy as Helen Bokan and Donald Snyder are killed. Michael Bokan survived with critical injuries after Snyder shot him and then killed Helen before shooting himself. Three Bokans daughters witnessed the shootings as the couple had divorced and planned to remarry.
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Michael Bokan
Helen
Donald L. Snyder
Michael E. Cristo
Snyder
Bokan
St. Joseph's Hospital
Betty Jane Werner
Columbus
Margaret Ann
Mary Ann
Slam Bang Voting In Oklahoma Senate Primary
The Independence Day Oklahoma primary pits 73 year old Senator Elmer Thomas against 48 year old Rep. Mike Monroney for the Democratic nomination. Five other candidates bid. if no majority, a runoff is set for July 25. Thomas chairs the Agriculture Committee. Monroney helped push the Congressional Reorganization Act.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Elmer Thomas
Mike Monroney
Thomas
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Sweden
Monroney
House
Sand Dredge and Freighter Collision in New York Harbor
A 2000 ton sand dredge and a freighter three times her size collided in the New York harbor narrows before dawn Sunday. The port recorded its second big ship collision in five days as 34 crewmen were pitched into the water with some swimming for up to an hour before rescue.
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New York
New York Harbor Narrows
Bombers Raids and Tank Destruction Reported in Korea
Radio Pyongyang claims American bombers raided Pyongyang twice on Monday dropping over 800 bombs. North Korean fighters allegedly downed two bombers and wrecked seven tanks and 22 trucks with American and Australian forces. Secretary Johnson indicates no mobilization of reserves planned.
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Radio
Washington
Defense Johnson
GOP Leaders ignore new Republican Advance statement
Washington Republicans dismiss a Philadelphia group called The Republican Advance that urged a progressive program and end to purely negative opposition to Truman. The party attacks Truman policy in the Far East while considering a 1952 Eisenhower bid. Taft and Thye support a forward course. The group calls for tax incentives, anti trust enforcement, public works, deficit spending, efficient government, and resource conservation. The resolution also backs Truman's Korea military action.
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Ohio
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R-Minn
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Korea
Horse Race Wire Network Outlined by Senate Panel
The Senate Commerce Committee released a report tracing the horse race news network used by bookmakers. It notes a complex system involving over 2000 companies and individuals centered in Chicago. Ohio recipients include J. C. Foster and Ed Knorr of Chillicothe and John Horcher of Lancaster, plus J. J. Pennypacker of Parkersburg.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Chicago
Ohio holiday death toll rises. 20 reported in Ohio
An Associated Press survey shows at least 20 Ohioans killed during the extended Independence Day weekend. Traffic mishaps caused 15 deaths, drownings 1, and four due to miscellaneous causes as the four day holiday nears its end. Nationwide toll reaches 350 with 36 million vehicles expected on the roads.
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Associated Press
Ohio
National Safety Council
Bus Wreck Injures 20 on Holiday Route Near Bowling Green
A Greyhound bus carrying twenty holiday passengers overturned on Route 23 eleven miles southeast of Bowling Green. Three passengers remained hospitalized after the Detroit bound bus occupants were rushed to Toledo and Bowling Green hospitals. Driver James Charles Riddle, 29, of Detroit said a short downgrade curve caused the veer toward a culvert and a skid followed by the rollover.
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Greyhound
Toledo
James Charles Riddle
Detroit
Riddie
North Korea Invasion Strife Bogs Down In Seoul Front
U S ground forces push toward Han River positions face sporadic fighting as North Korean spearheads fail to gain a decisive breakthrough. MacArthur relocates command as tanks advance south of the river and air strikes pound enemy columns across Seoul.
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MacArthur
South Korea
Han River
Youngdongpo
Suwon
U. S
Seoul
Wonju
Han
U. S. Air Force
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Yonpo
William F. Dean
Korea
Dean
Japan
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Purge Purges Czech Reds Party Members in 1948 Move
The Czech Reds Order Party central committee announced a purge of members from September 1 to December 15 after taking power in February 1948. All members will be placed on probation and new party cards will be issued on New Year’s Day.
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Bushman the Gorilla Declared Semi Invalid
Chicago report says Bushman the famed gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo is semi invalid. Director R Marlin Perkins says his right arm and leg are partially paralyzed and he spends most days lying down in his cage.
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Chicago
Bushman
R. Marlin Perkins
Lineagan Park Zoo
Sunsday
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