Soviet Naval Buildup Reported at Vladivostok
A study by the American Merchant Marine Institute notes extensive Soviet ship movements from Baltic and Black Sea ports to Vladivostok near Korea. Drydocks, tankers, and grain ships head east, with repairs underway in Eastern Germany. The report warns the Trans-Siberian Railway may be busy transporting military materiel.
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Baltic
Black Sea
Siberian
Koree
American Merchant Marine Institute
Far
Viadivostok
Contanza
Batum
Latvia
Odessa
Far East
Graim
Pacific
Germany
Antwerp
Singapore
Lloyd's
Institute
GI Loan Packs A Grim Interest
Marines from the Washington State reserve battalion boarded a troop train for active duty. Private First Class Robert G. Gates, leaving his wife Barbara and two daughters, laments losing their GI loan home and furniture as Congress debates restoring family allowances after cutting them off. Gates served 18 months in WWII and had been building their dream home.
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Seattle
Washington State Reserve Battalion
Robert G. Gates
Barbara
Linda
Congress
Armed Services
Gates
Harold A. Wade
First Austin Casualty In Korea Reported
The first Travis County casualty in the Korean War is Private First Class Willie G McIntosh 20 son of Mrs Nicole McIntosh of Littig He was wounded according to the Defense Department as reported by the Associated Press McIntosh lived in Austin two years before enlisting and Littig lies about 18 miles from Austin near Manor.
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Travis County
Willie G. McIntosh
Nicole McIntosh
Littig
McIntosh
Defense Department
Associated Press
MclIntosh
Austin
Here
Manor
Yanks Break Red Defense as Chinju Offensive Advances
American infantry moved within three miles of Chinju as units from the Fifth Regimental Combat Team and 25th Infantry Division formed a linked advance toward the southern hub. MacArthur reports a Red retreat in the south described as a rout while First Cavalry and 24th Division push north to Taegu and Waegwan.
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Chinju
Nam River
Waegan
Natong River
Taegu
Changnyong
Gls
Sinam-Ni
Pohang
Yongdok
Tokyo
MacArthur
Nam
Eighth Army
25Th Infantry Division
Pusan
United Nations
Naktong
Gis
Chongnyong
Sinarm-Ni
Bulge
Waegwan
Fifth
35Th
Malik Agrees To Talk On Korean War Issue
UN Security Council president Malik tentatively agreed to attend a closed session with other delegates at Lake Success to discuss the Korean war stalemate. The session follows a two hour meeting of non Communist members and precedes an open meeting.
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Malik
United States
Britain
Security Council
Ernest A. Gross
John C. Ross
James N. Hyde
Council
Gladwyn Jebb
Ne Sunde
Norway
Lake Success
Ales Bebler
Yugoslavia
Bebler
Warren R. Austin
Moscow
Gates
Red Sox deny stealing signals as Yankees beat them
The Boston Red Sox deny manager Steve ONeill's accusation of signal stealing by Cleveland and say they could not get a base until late. The report notes Boston’s 6 2 3 innings before a man reached base against the New York Yankees. Page references and additional feature notes follow.
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Steve O'Neill
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Lou Boudreau
O'Neill
Red Sox
New York Yankees
Congress Moves Swiftly To Curb US Communists
The Senate rejected four nominations to federal posts while passing bills to enhance anti subversion measures. Senate action backed a death penalty for peace time spying and tightened immigration to exclude suspected subversives. The House Un American Activities Committee sought registration of Communists and fronts. Taft endorsed a $5 billion tax rise now with more later to fund defense.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Motor Carrier Claims Commission
Martin A. Hutchinson
Virginia
Carroll O. Switzer
Iowa
M Neil Andrews
North Georgia
Frank E. Hook
Michigan
Motor Carriers Claims Commission
Capitol
House un-American Activities Committee
United States
Truman
Taft
Ohio
Heat Scorches as Austin Faces Near 100 In Heat Wave
The Weather Bureau forecast in Austin calls for partly cloudy skies with widely scattered showers in the afternoon and evening. A high of 98 degrees is expected while Wednesday's temperature ranged from 72 to 97 degrees.
Hey Sarge I Won't Be Needing It
Atlanta August story recounts Master Sergeant John H Cameron receiving a Dodge from Sergeant Antonio C Germano who left for overseas After a quick check Cameron intends to keep the car but the donor vows to give it to the last GI he sees before departing the area
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Atlanta
Air Force
Dobbins Field
Sarge
John H. Cameron
Cameron
Antonio C. Germano
Overseas
Atom Bomb Report Warns of Wide City Destruction
General Lucius D. Clay warned that an atomic blast within a half mile would kill most in that zone and cause vast destruction two miles out. The New York Civilian Defense chief urged local agencies to prepare emergency plans, mobilize resources, integrate services, and coordinate with Red Cross and Salvation Army to feed clothe and house thousands.
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New York
Lucius D. Clay
New York State
Civilian Defense Commission
Clay
New York Defense
Defence Welfare Service
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Standby Powers Placed In House Curb Measure
The House voted to grant standby price wage rationing powers to the President as part of economic control bills. A voice vote approved discretionary consumer controls with limited mandatory aims, while McKinnon’s 5 percent trigger amendment failed. Senate and House measures set future deadlines and cover allocations, defense priorities, and credit limits.
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Washington
House
Truman
Banking Committee
Representative McKinnon
Dcalif
Mr. Truman
McKinnon
Congress
House Committee
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
Capitol
Austin Boy 11 Drowns After Lake Mishap
An 11 year old Austin boy, James Lafayette Moore, drowned when a boat capsized on Lake Austin near Charlie's Lakeside Camp. Six others, including five San Antonio youths and a man, were rescued after quick actions by camp operator Charlie Robinson and helper Bill Morris. Deputy Perry Miller and authorities investigated and Justice Frank McBee ruled the death accidental drowning. Moore’s body was recovered after a 1 hour 40 minute search. funeral plans pending.
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Austin
San Antonio
Charlie
Lake Austin
James Lafayette Moore
J. E. Moore Jr
Avenue G
P.m
Young Moore
Charlie Robinson
Bill Morris
Moore
Perry Miller
Robinson
Morris
Miller
Ray Brant
Justice of the Peace
Frank McBee
Willie-Donnelley Funeral Home
Murray Wins Runoff Recount for Governor
Oklahoma City reports Johnston Murray defeated William O. Coe by 1,028 votes in the Democratic runoff for governor after a complete ballot recount demanded by Coe. The recount was completed Wednesday.
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Murray
Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
William O. Coe
Coe
Rail Strike Hint Brings Mediation
Washington, Aug. 9. An implied threat of a major railroad strike amid the Korean War has prompted White House mediation on the 40 hour week demands of conductors and trainmen. The executive office disclosed it has taken up the case, with urgency not yet reported. Senator Morse read a telegram from union heads urging government seizure to avert disruption. The dispute centers on unions seeking a 40 hour week with no pay loss. a presidential board ruled against them last May.
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Washington
White House
Morse
R-Ore
Senate
Truman
Sixth Army Calls Reservists for Immediate Examinations
The Sixth Army Headquarters announced all inactive and volunteer enlisted reserves in its command totaling about 12 500 men will be summoned for immediate physical examinations. They must appear regardless of dependency status. The area covers California Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Nevada Utah and Arizona with an area quota of 9449. The 12 500 called represent available enlisted reservists.
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San Francisco
Sixth Army
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Wakefield
National Guard
Director of Selective Service
Department of Defense
Reserves
Texas Boards Told To Ready November Call for 10 050 Men
Draft boards in Texas were ordered to prepare for a November induction quota of 10 050 men while September and October quotas stay at 19 050. Brig Gen Paul L Wakefield said no November quota yet but that national HQ asked readiness and no further orders before late October.
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Texas
Korea
Paul L. Wakefield
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China
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