Sea Route Protection for Korea Japan Given High Priority
Washington reports Far East war operations prioritize safeguarding the sea link between Korea and Japan. U S and British naval units with American land-based patrol planes patrol the waters to Pusan, guarding supply ships and troop transports against raiders. Submarine risk looms despite no confirmed North Korean subs. mines from WWII also remain a threat. Carrier aviation is expected to bolster air cover for patrol aircraft and ground forces.
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Washington
Korea
Japan
United States
Aikwoe
Far East
Russia
Pentagon
Pusan
Uth Korea
Yellow Sea
Suwon
Taejon
Han
Seoul
U. S
South Korea
U.S
Associated Press
O.H.P. King
William F. Dean
MacArthur
Tokyo
Valley Forge
Cariier Triumph
Pyongyang
Kaesong
Red Pyongyang
Taegu
Red Radio
Kim O Sung
Rea
Pyeongyang
Paratrooper Sets US Record With 123 Jumps in One Day
Sgt. John W. Swetich of Dillon Montana and the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg completed 123 parachute jumps in a single day. The event surpassed the prior world record of 105 jumps set by Juan Iriate of Buenos Aires on May 19 1950.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Dillon
Mont
United States
John W. Swetich
82Nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
Juan Iriate
Buenos Aires
Socialist Objections Topple Queuille Cabinet in Initial Test
In Paris the Socialist opposition toppled Premier Henri Queuille’s two day old cabinet on its first assembly challenge. President Vincent Auriol was expected to invite a Socialist to form a new government.
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Paris
Henri Queuille
National Assembly
Vincent Auriol
Columbus Area Extended Weather Forecast Summary
Temperature will average near normal to two degrees below. Normal highs 82 west and 79 east. lows 62 west and 57 east. Cooler Wednesday, warmer Thursday, then cooler again Saturday and Sunday. Precipitation around a quarter to one inch. Scattered showers tonight and again Thursday and Friday.
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Columbus
1987 Chevrolet Two Door Ad Seeks Quick Sale
Good condition two door 1987 Chevrolet for sale. Inquiries at 830 Walnut Street or 680 by phone. Ad ran one day and sold the car. Messenger Want Ads offer low cost advertising with strong selling power.
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Foughty's
Nelsonville
Chevrolet
Walnut Street
Messenger
Ohio Fourth of July weekend deaths reach 33 in state
An Associated Press survey shows at least 33 Ohioans killed during a 102 hour Fourth of July period with 23 from traffic accidents and several drownings. The State Highway Patrol noted heavy holiday travel as the toll climbed toward national totals.
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Ohio
Associated Press
State Highway Patrol
U. S
National Safety Council
Bullet Kills Baseball Fan at Polo Grounds
A stray bullet killed 54 year old Bernard Lawrence Doyle of Fairview New Jersey while he watched a game at the Polo Grounds. detectives found shell fragments and firearms in nearby rooms and questioned a 14 year old resident who denied involvement.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Bernard Lawrence Doyle
Fairview
N. J
James J. Braddock
Two Seamen Die From Gas On Cheshire Liner
Two seamen were killed and about 38 injured when fumigating gas leaked aboard the 10,000 ton British liner Cheshire in the Mersey docks. Victims died in hospital as the ship prepared for a voyage to Australia with British emigrants. No passengers were aboard.
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Birkenhead
England
Cheshire
Mersey River
Australia
Reports Stir Speculation Of Red Moves
Reports from Istanbul describe growing Russianization of Bulgarian forces and troop movements near the Macedonian frontier. Observers cite Soviet generals replacing Bulgarian officers, mobilization preparations, war materiel shipments via Varna Burgas and Danube routes, and Russian officers crossing from Romania toward Kustendil Haskovo and Petrich.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Varna
Burgas
Bulgaria
Romania
Danube
Vidin
Kustendil
Haskovo
Petrich
Detectives Trail Pettibone Club Gambling Indictments
Cleveland detectives were put on the trail of about six persons after secret gambling indictments in the Pettibone club case. Warrants were left at the detective bureau by Geauga Sheriff Harland. Gov Lausche ordered state departments to help close the Bainbridge Township resort. A suit to close for building code violations and a fire trap order by the state fire marshal are pending.
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Cleveland
Pettibone Club
Geauga County Grand Jury
Detective Bureau
Geauga
Stuart M. Harland
Bainbridge Township
Frank J. Lausche
Pettibone Resort
Harry J. Callan
Snyder Gives Partial OK To Tax Bill
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder endorsed the House tax bill with caveats. He urged improvements and noted President Truman's call for higher oil and gas taxes, while signaling possible future fiscal moves if world peace disturbances escalate. He said hearings may pause if conditions warrant.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
House
Senate
Committee
Australia orders first conscription since World War I
The Australian Council of Defense ordered the first conscription in Australia since World War I. Reports from Washington say the UN flag may be flown by Americans fighting in Korea and Gen. Douglas MacArthur could be named UN commander in the region. B-29s departed for the Far East from March Field as Korea’s early resistance appeared well organized.
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Canberra
Australia
Australian Council of Defense
Washington
United Nations
South Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Romania Expels Bishop O Hara Amid Spying Charges
Romania announces expulsion of Roman Catholic Bishop Gerald Patrick O Hara of Savannah Atlanta Georgia for spying. He was the last Vatican diplomat in an Iron Curtain country and two other Apostolic Nunciature members were expelled on similar charges. Vatican sources called the move expected.
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London
Romania
Gerald Patrick O'Hara
Savannah
Atlanta
Georgia
Vatican
Apostolic Nunciature
O'Hara
Caretaker offers $500 reward for robbers
Kent city dump caretaker Frank Swigart posts a 500 dollar reward for the capture of two robbers who held him up and took 4000 dollars. Swigart told police the pair wore false noses and spectacles and waved big guns after the Tuesday robbery.
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Kent
Frank Swigart
Swigart
Widow of Stanford White Dies at 88 in St James New York
Mrs Bessie Smith White widow of architect Stanford White died at 88 in St James New York. White was shot by Harry K Thaw in the sensational 1906 slaying.
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ST. James, N. Y
Bessie Smith White
Stanford White
Harry K. Thaw
Buffalo strike halts transit for 800000 residents
A strike by 1700 Buffalo bus drivers and mechanics shut down public transportation across the Buffalo Niagara Falls region leaving about 800000 people without bus service while the stoppage lasts.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo-Niagara Falls
Taft Claims Korea Defense Totaled $200
Senator Taft states only 200 dollars of U S money was spent on South Korea defense before the Communist attack. He cites a shift from arming Koreans to preventing raids and sabotage and warns the inaction invited the assault. Truman reports show 1 414 165 allocated of 27 640 000 for Korea Iran and the Philippines with none spent. Muccio testifies military equipment valued at 56 million remained with Koreans after withdrawal.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
U.S
South Korea
Truman
Congress
Korea
Iran
Philippines
John J. Muccio
Eisenhower says U S aid to Korea inevitable at Scouts jamboree
General Dwight D. Eisenhower told 47,000 Boy Scouts at Valley Forge that U S action to assist South Korea was inescapable and must be pursued by any means. He warned avoiding aid would echo Munich and ended his speech with Normandy invasion words Let er rip as fireworks lit the night for about 30,000 spectators.
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Eisenhower
Columbia University
Normandy
Sudden Power Loss Leads to Car Towed Stowaway
A Stoneham man believed his car had low power during a two mile drive when he found a driverless vehicle hitched to his rear bumper. The stowaway remained attached as he left a space and drove away, prompting police involvement.
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Boston
Jacob Garfinkle
Stoneham
Army Rules Out Calling Reservists as Korea War WAFS
The Army said it is not considering summoning reservists or invoking the draft law to bolster manpower. A limited move toward expansion came from the Air Force which put some reservists with radar expertise on active duty voluntarily in the Continental Air Command. The Army cited a 630,000 personnel strength and offered no plan for replacements if Korea flare ups require more troops or for rotation of occupation forces in Japan.
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Washington
Army
Air Force
Continental Air Command
United States
Air Defense Command
Korea
Japan
Korean War
MacArthur
Far Eastern
Seven Hurt In Fireworks Accidents
In Cincinnati two boys, William Bayless and Leonardus van Bierendonck, were hurt when an unexploded missile they handled detonated. Bayless, 14, suffered a mangled left hand. van Bierendonck, 16, had a deep right hand wound and chest abrasions. Police suspect the object was an aerial bomb. Cleveland reports a delayed explosion at a carnival injured five. the sparkler incident in San Rafael caused a grass fire burning over 100 acres and threatening 25 homes.
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Cincinnati
William Bayless
Norwood
Greater
Leonardus van Bierendonck
Jewish Hospital
Cleveland
Westlake Sportsmen's Association
Bay View Hospital
San Rafael
Calif
Friendly Japan Seen Anti Red Insurance
Lt. Gen. Robert Eichelberger testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that a friendly Japan may serve as America's best protection against a Soviet attack. He warned that Soviets could mobilize Red army divisions if they gained control of Japan and its imperial family.
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Washington
Japan
America
Russia
Robert Eichelberger
Eichelberger
8Th Army
Senate Appropriations Committee
Pike's 50-50 Chance to Keep AEC Post
Inform ed lawmakers gave Sumner T. Pike less than a 50-50 chance to win re appointment to the Atomic Energy Commission for a new four year term. Pike failed to win committee confirmation before his term expired. The nomination now rests with the Senate with a recommendation to reject.
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Washington
Sumner T. Pike
Atomic Energy Commission
Pike
Commission
Senate
Peace talks fail to yield break in rail strike
Representatives of striking switchmen and five Mid Western and Western railroads held their first joint peace talks yesterday with no agreement reached. Officials expect further discussions to continue today.
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Chicago
Mid-Western and Western
Sicilian Bandit Giuliano Shot Dead by Police
In Sicily near Palermo troops surrounded the hideout of bandit Giuliano in the hills of Castelvetrano. The 28-year-old leader known as the Robin Hood of the hills tried to shoot his way out but was killed by submachine gun fire. Police say his gang had killed nearly 10 officers. Some accomplices escaped.
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Palermo
Sicily
Salvatore Giuliano
Rome
Robin Hood
Giuliano
Castevetrano
Observers foresee Soviet surprise move in Far East
Diplomatic observers predicted Soviet Russia plans a sudden action against the United States in the Far East. They said Russia could rush Chinese Communist troops from Manchuria to aid North Korea in the Korean civil war. Any move could come within two weeks to a month. All requested anonymity.
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Hong Kong
Russia
United States
Far East
Manchuria
North Korea
Ceylon Backs UN Action in Korea Under Jayawardene
Colombo reports Ceylon joins nations backing United Nations military operation against Korea. Finance Minister Junius Richard Jayawardene says the government intends to follow the USA while in power. Ceylon had neutrality policy due to Russian opposition to UN membership.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Nations
United Nations
Korea
Junius Richard Jayawardene
USA
Commonwealth
Actress Julia Broaker Dies at 86 in New York
Mrs. Julia Broaker also known as Julia Anderson a noted author and actress on the American stage has died in New York at age 86.
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New York
Julia Broaker
Julia Anderson
Airmen Hold For Break In Weather In Korean War Front
American troops at the Central Korean front south of Suwon faced a tank led advance by North Korean forces. A U S infantryman, a bazooka team ammunition bearer, was killed by a machine gun blast. Air officers waited for clearer skies to strike the invaders as reinforcements flowed from Japan.
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South Korea
P—S. S
U.S
Suwon
MacArthur
Osan
U. S
Seoul
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