US Rockets Halt North Korean Tank Assault At Taejon
North Korean forces launched a tank led attack on Taejon, but US troops using new 35 inch rockets destroyed the tanks and halted the advance. American divisions moved to protect supply lines as MacArthur reports the lull may reflect heavier Red losses.
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Truman asks Congress for ten billion in early war fund
President Truman urged Congress to approve a ten billion dollar down payment for mobilizing toward a partial war footing to halt Red aggression. He warned of the possibility of World War III as he called for anti inflation controls, expanded arms aid to allies, higher taxes, and broader draft powers.
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Thorp Orders Blue Law Enforcement Sunday In Austin
Police chief R D Thorp says officers will target grocery stores Sunday to enforce Sunday closing laws. The city legal department notes laws permit many businesses after 9 am but exclude bowling alleys horse races and shooting. Independent retailers push for enforcement citing competition with chain stores.
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Austin
R. D. Thorp
City Legal Department
Austin Builders Stampede for Housing Permits
Builders flocked to the city inspection office for a second straight day to obtain construction permits. The surge included large residential and commercial projects with several notable approvals such as a $250,000 Austin Savings and Loan office, a $58,000 Austin Acceptance office, and multiple residential permits. The office anticipated more filings in coming days as builders rushed plans to completion.
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Nash Phillips Copus Company
J. H. McCullick
Sunday Lawn Cutting Debate Sparks Local Blue Law Question
City Attorney Trueman O Quinn faced a caller asking if lawn mowing on Sunday breaches blue laws. He cited an old statute allowing household duties on Sunday but suggested grass cutting might not qualify, implying it could be unlawful. The caller joked about relaying the inquiry to his wife.
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Show or Go Braggart Must Produce Cash
A Chicago judge tells a braggart to "Show or Go" after he failed to provide funding. The tale appears on Page 5. The snippet notes the man could not prove the money he claimed to have.
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Chicago
Lightning Kills Child as Storm Rips Texas Town
Violent thunderstorms on the Texas South Plains flood roads near Lubbock and devastate Ropesville. Six year old Judie Beth Hamilton was killed by a lightning bolt while playing in a field. Tornadic winds damaged buildings and farms, while hail and rain disrupted communications and flooded the Tohoka Lubbock highway.
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Fredericksburg Pilot Decorated in Tokyo
Fredericksburg, Texas Lieutenant Garland C. Virden, attached to the Fifth Air Force 347 Troop Carrier Group, received the Air Medal from Lieutenant General George E. Stratemeyer. Virden and four other airmen completed over 15 flights each in unarmed C47 cargo planes, delivering more than 100000 pounds of vital cargo to Korea, including explosives, without fighter cover.
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Garland C. Virden
Fredericksburg
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Accident Fatal To Killeen Man
George A. Gore, 67, of Killeen, died after a collision with a truck on Highway 81, three and one half miles south of Jarrell. Elbert Goodwin of Irving drove the truck. Survivors include his widow, seven children, and five daughters. Body at Friedrich Funeral Home pending arrangements.
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Florence
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Hood Village
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Irvin Garrison
Clyde Bostick
Friedrich Funeral Home
Guard Call Coming Soon In Korea War Mobilization
The first armed force reserve call was issued, with Army Navy Air Force to begin recalling reserves immediately. Truman asked Congress to lift manpower ceilings for 12 months and extend enlistments for a year. Guard units may be summoned soon, possibly Thursday, with details on state distribution and unit type still undecided.
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Eisenhower To Speak At A&M Inauguration
General Dwight D. Eisenhower will be the principal speaker at the inauguration of Dr. M. T. Harrington as president of Texas A&M College. The ceremony will occur November 9 at Kyle Field in College Station, with Eisenhower then president of Columbia University.
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New York
Kyle Field
A&m
Eisenhower Opposes Use Of Atomic Bomb In Korea
General Dwight D. Eisenhower says the atom bomb should not be used in the Korea campaign. He argues the United States must stand as champions of decency and avoid actions that could alienate public opinion. He spoke to reporters in Fresno on his way to San Francisco.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Call for Reserves May Take 12 Cops
Chief R. D. Thorp announced the activation of the organized reserves would draw 12 officers from the Austin police department. The plan, prepared for City Manager Walter Seaholm, names two lieutenants, three sergeants and seven patrolmen including Otto Ludwig Russell Forester W. E. Carlson Joe D. Cope A. E Garrison Roy Cates W. R. Swinney Harold Campbell J D Dillingham Dale Loney Fred Masch Dick Pilgrim.
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Thorp
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Russell Forester
W. E. Carlson
Joe D. Cope
A. E Garrison
Roy Cates
W. R. Swinney
Harold Campbell
J.D. Dillingham
Dale Loney
Fred Masch
Dick Pilgrim
Truman’s Korea War message outlined effects for all
The July 19 United Press summary explains how the president’s Korea War message would affect reservists and National Guardsmen, servicemen, draft registrants, taxpayers, consumers, home buyers, farmers, and labor. It notes possible new taxes, credit tightening, price shifts, and potential government oversight on credit and home down payments.
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Congress
Surprise Warm Weather Continues Into Weekend
The forecast calls for more warm days with temperatures in the middle nineties on Thursday and Friday. Wednesday’s high reached 94 degrees as Austin’s weather pattern remains steady.
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Austin
MacArthur Says Red Chance for Victory Lost
General MacArthur announced that North Korean forces lost their chance for victory as the Eighth Army completed its deployment in Korea. He credited rapid American deployment from Japan, holding actions, air and naval support, and cautious withdrawals with preventing a Red breakthrough and promising future strength gains for the UN forces.
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Gromyko presses for UN seat for China and Koreans' voice
Moscow reports Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko urged that Communist China join the United Nations Security Council and that a UN hearing be held for representatives of the Korean people. He spoke in response to British proposals for a ceasefire and Korean withdrawal to the 38th parallel.
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