Unanimous Senate Extends Draft for One Year
Washington reports a 76 to 0 Senate vote extending the draft for a year with no strings on presidential power. The measure grants Truman authority to call National Guardsmen and Reservists to active duty, potentially adding over 600,000 men quickly. The House and Senate moved swiftly after US intervention in Korea.
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Texas Maps Civilian Defense Plans Amid War Talk
Governor Allan Shivers announced a state led civilian defense plan emphasizing local police fire and health agencies with volunteer auxiliaries. He will mail a directive to mayors and county judges outlining coordination measures and early Red Cross involvement for disaster readiness.
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Mercury's 97 Breaks Summer Record Again
The Weather Bureau reports 97 degrees at 3 pm setting another summer record. Officials forecast more upper 90s and dry, fair days as the season continues.
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AS YOU LIKE IT A toddler smokes three cigars daily
A four year old keeps calm amid world turmoil by smoking daily, allowed three stogies a day since walking. Page 12. A light hearted note about open season for marriage forming tips and a Kansas county attorney race anecdote with a farmer interrupting a campaign spiel. Page 7,18.
Pravda Says U S Aggressor In Korea Conflict
Pravda denounces U S measures as direct aggression against Northern Korea and Communist China. Radio Moscow supports the line questioning UN Security Council legality while noting Soviet absence from the Lake Success vote and faulting American actions in Formosa and Korea.
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B29s Enter Fight Over Korea
Tokyo dispatch reports intensified American actions in Korea with a B29 raid on Kimpo Airfield near Seoul. General MacArthur travels to the front as US combat decisions loom and Northern forces threaten Suwon airfield while Navy fighters operate from Formosa.
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Senate Unit Okeds Hawaii Alaska Bill
Senate insular affairs committee approved statehood bills for Hawaii and Alaska Clearing the way for House already passed measures to reach the Senate. Delegates from both territories urged approval despite anticipated opposition as two Alaska votes and one Hawaii vote against. Committee votes were 8 2 for Alaska and 9 1 for Hawaii with Republicans voting present. Chairman O Mahoney will forward the bills to the full Senate promptly.
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Britain Bows Naval Aid To U N Forces In Korea
London reports Britain offers Far Eastern naval power to the United States for Korea defense. Britain has 22 23 ships near Korea including an aircraft carrier with 40 fighters. Attlee says orders issued to Singapore naval commander and UN seeks aid. Churchill supports action.
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Truman Foresees Serious Korea Crisis and Hope for Peace
President Truman told Reserve Officers that the United States sent ships and planes into Korea with the hope of saving world peace and that action is taken through the United Nations. He urged calm and cited the aim to prevent a third world war while avoiding provocation of Russia.
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US Bases On War Footing tighten visitor rules nationwide
Wartime restrictions on visitors were imposed at nearly all US bases including posts, naval yards and air fields. The Navy bans casual visitors even on July Fourth aboard warships in yards, while Army and Air Force limit entry to those with passes or business permission, allowing visits only rarely to deter subversion amid hostilities.
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Talmadge Leading Georgia Primary For Governor Nomination
Governor Herman Talmadge led the Democratic primary returns in enough Georgia counties to indicate a unit vote majority, with 105,765 popular votes and 236 unit votes from 808 precincts. M. E. Thompson trailed in units but held 111,056 in the popular count, hoping to swing units with continued support. A 206-unit majority is needed for nomination.
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GOP Pushes Communist Registration Bill to Congress
Senate Republicans urged adding a Communist registration bill to the must-do list before adjournment. Taft announced at a closed Senate policy session that Mundt Ferguson Johnston would lead the push, requiring registration of all Communist Party members and front organization officers and barring them from government jobs or passports.
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UN Urges Korea Aid as Security Council Acts
The United Nations Security Council approved a strong resolution calling for aid to South Korea. Britain pledged Royal Navy support, while the Soviet Union and Red China were absent. The 7 to 1 vote faced questions over legality and participation.
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