Military expands to full strength for Korea
The military plans to raise strength toward the authorized maximum to support Korea, with voluntary enlistments possible and Selective Service staff authorized. Draft law takes effect July 9 while most current personnel remain on voluntary recall. Navy, Army, and Air Force call for trained specialists.
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Lost Jewelry Recovered From Couple's Home Twist
A city couple reported jewelry missing worth about 6000 dollars after watching construction next door. Investigators found the items were not stolen but hidden by their 38 year old daughter in her toy box.
Korean War Front Briefing Reports Heavy Fighting
The report details North Korean divisions pressing south of the 38th parallel, with American patrols engaging near Chonan and Pyongtaek. Air power blunts advances as Fifth and other divisions concentrate along a 40 mile front from Chonan to Chungju.
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Bus Riders See No Uptick From Shopper’s Fare
The Austin Transit Company reports no rise in passengers since the shopper’s fare began June 1. The half fare round trips run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to boost off peak ridership. Transit Manager Ben Wayne Greig said the plan, approved by the City Council on a trial basis, will run for two to three more months.
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Concentration Declined Across Majority of U.S. Industries 1935–1947
In a 12 year span from 1935 to 1947 the trend shows concentration falling in fifty five percent of all American industries. The pattern reflects broad shifts in market structure and competitive dynamics during the period.
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Showers Central Texas and West Texas Weather Outlook
Weather summary reports no significant temperature change across Texas with clouding and showers. Central Texas expected showers mainly west and near the upper coast. West Texas cloudy with afternoon and evening thundershowers, warmer in the Panhandle and South Plains. Includes Austin Saturday sunrise and sunset, lunar data, and record highs and lows since January 1 with rainfall amounts and river stage notes.
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Two Nebraska Runaway Girls Detained by City Detectives
Two teenage girls from Nebraska, ages 17 and 16, were found by city detectives while running away from home and were transferred to the County Probation Department Friday afternoon. They are expected to remain there until guardians can be notified.
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Seaholm Rejects Firemen's Salary Increase Bid at Parley
The Seaholm firemen's association fails to win a raise in a referendum and seeks six extra days off for holidays on duty. Police association support discussed, while detectives withdraw their bid amid fears of a split with patrolmen. City job evaluation aims to distribute pay equity, not grant raises. Two other groups seek salary increases for water and sewer plant staff.
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