Veto-Proof Peace Plan Clears UN Committee
The United Nations political committee approved a far-reaching veto-proof plan to curb aggression and empower action even with a Soviet veto. It outlines emergency General Assembly sessions, peace patrols, designated armed units, and a blueprint committee, with final approval due Thursday.
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France
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Burnet Clothiers Lease Taylor Site
L J Joseph owner of a Burnet children’s clothing firm known as Joseph’s Toys will move operations to Taylor. The firm leases 5500 square feet at Second and Main and plans equipment move by November 1. Joseph and his son will relocate staffing to Taylor. The Taylor Chamber estimates 30 to 50 workers will be employed.
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Joseph
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Louis J. Joseph
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Taylor Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee
Draft Might Take Spouses Vets In Meeting July Goal
Colonel Griffing said childless married men may be drafted next, followed by fathers and World War II veterans. He could not confirm who would be called first. The plan aims to maintain a 3,000,000 man force with 900,000 new draftees yearly.
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Joel D. Griffing
Selective Service System
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Congress
Griffing
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Truman
Defense Department
Tightened loan rules favor the ultra rich in postwar cars
Automobile financiers warn that only the very wealthy can afford post 1946 vehicles as loan standards tighten. John White new agriculture commissioner urged policy at a Lockhart Chamber of Commerce gathering in Rogers Ranch. Connie Mack resigns after 50 years with the Philadelphia Athletics. replacement is Jimmy Dykes.
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Lockhart Chamber of Commerce
Rogers Ranch
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Jimmy Dykes
Mack
Building curbs on amusement places studied in Washington
The National Production Authority proposed possible shutdowns on building amusement venues including race tracks and dance halls. Builders opposed the idea arguing credit curbs will reduce activity and threaten defense material supplies. Harrison urged prompt action to avoid disruption while expanding materials capacity and allowing civilian construction to continue where possible.
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National Production Authority
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US First Cavalry advances into deserted Pyongjiwon capital
United States forces from the First Cavalry extended their reach into the deserted enemy capital of Pyongjiwon and pushed north and west in a move intended to trap Reds fleeing Pyongyang. On the east coast the Republic of Korea Capital Division seized Hamhung and the port of Hungnam.
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Pyongyang
ROK
Hamhung
Hungnam
Florida inland storm roars after Florida coast hurricane
A tropical hurricane degenerated into gale winds in central Florida after ripping up the Atlantic coast killing two people and causing millions in damage. The Red Cross logged 128 homes destroyed and 13 464 damaged in Dade and Broward counties.
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Corpus Christi
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Palm Beach
Grady Norton
Truman Tightens Port Security to Guard U S Ports
President Truman ordered new security controls on American ports to deter sabotage and A bomb laden ships. The Coast Guard gains powers to search, identify, seize vessels, and regulate explosives, with penalties up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fine for violations.
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Truman
Coast Guard
Congress
United States
Unions Challenge Master in Brown Root Suit
Texas construction unions plan to seek a writ of mandamus from the Third Court of Civil Appeals to overturn Judge Betts use of a master in chancery in the Brown and Root Inc suit. They aim to force Judge Betts to hear testimony himself and to dissolve a temporary restraining order shielding Brown and Root from union picketing.
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Austin
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Cloudy Cool Weather With Rain Predicted
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy cooler weather with occasional rain Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will range from 62 to 72 with a slight drop expected as a tail end of a wet spell moves east of Austin.
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Formosa rift noted after Truman MacArthur Wake Island talks
Washington reports say President Truman and General MacArthur reached general agreement on Formosa policy during Wake Island discussions. Republican Sen Knowland calls for full text notes to be transmitted to MacArthur in Tokyo and for direct statements from the principals.
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Japan
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Defense
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Chinese Reds Reported Moving Into Indochina
Hong Kong reports claim Chinese Red troops have crossed into Indochina to aid Vietminh forces in attacks on Haiphong Hanoi and other French positions. Estimates say about 15000 Red Chinese troops already entered the Indochina theater amid frontier withdrawals by French forces.
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Indochina
Ho Chih Minh
Nanning
Wah Kiu Yat Po
Yamhsien
Fangcheng
Haiphong
Hanoi
Dong Dang
China
Southeast Asia
Korea
Units Battle Hard 13 Miles To Enter City
US First Cavalry troops raced toward Pyongyang as part of a joint advance with South Korean forces. Reports say the Red capital was deserted with civilians fleeing north while US Eighth Army and commanders planned another push to overwhelm remaining defenders.
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South Korea
Pusan
First Cavalry
Firemen Push City Appeal On Pay Election Suit
Austin firemen seek a 20 percent pay boost. attorney John Cofer filed an appeal and a motion to advance the case in the Third Court of Civil Appeals. The City of Austin appeals after a district court ruling ordered an election on salary raises and the council ignored petitions.
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