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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
9
Admiral Forrest Sherman came under fire while visiting the USS New Jersey in Wonsan harbor as Communist shore batteries fired near the 45 000 ton battleship. The crew repelled the shells and continued shelling enemy positions during an extended siege of Wonsan.
Seattle report says Circus lion tamer Clyde Beatty and Lorraine Abel a 28 year old Fillmore California woman obtained a marriage license with a court waiver of the three day waiting period Beatty 49 once married before his former wife Harriet died in Mississippi last fall Abel says she was divorced in Massachusetts last year They declined to reveal wedding plans or dates.
U S casualties in Korea reach 76,749, up 3,145 from last week per defense dept weekly summary based on family notifications through last Friday. The report shows 421 killed in action for a total of 11,254, 2,537 wounded for 53,227, 187 missing for 12,268, and overall 3,146 new cases this week. Current figures include 468 battle deaths and 12,670 total deaths, with adjustments for returns, captures, and known dead.
The U S post office department announced that ordinary envelopes may be used for letters to prisoners of war in Korea or China. Letters must include name rank serial number and be addressed to Care of the Chinese People's Committee for World Peace Peiping China. No stamp needed but mark as prisoner of war mail. Delivery not guaranteed as routes pass through Communist hands.
U S officials show cautious optimism over Russia's reply to Malik cease fire proposal as diplomats weigh extended clarifications. Some fear Chinese and Soviet positions may block a rapid armistice while wartime plans remain on standby.
Lloyd Meeker aged 22 lost his right foot in a hay blower accident at Chatfield Minnesota when he attempted to step over the machine. He suffered the injury while operating the blower and the incident prompted medical attention.
The army public relations officers will drop the slang GI for military personnel. Hasson bulletin 242, issued June 15, states soldiers are to be called soldiers, a term defined as a skilled warrior by Webster and described as ancient and honorable.
A British Quaker delegation plans a trip to Moscow to seek peace talks with Soviet officials. Secretary Gerald Bailey of the Society of Friends says the goal is to promote peace and avert a third world war, aiming to reach as high in government as possible.
Expert R C Rose extension plant pathologist at University of Minnesota farm warns mildew appears across alfalfa fields. Farmers urged to cut first crop immediately if signs show yellowing rolling leaf tips and stunted growth. Mildew affects old and new seedings but is unlikely to wipe out entire fields or spread rapidly within fields.
A soldier on duty in Korea offered to pay a traffic fine in West Palm Beach Florida. The report notes the unusual gesture and the local officials awaiting guidance on acceptance of foreign currency.
City Manager Keith Chinn says Pvt. John C. Mortimer of the eighth cavalry regiment sent 300 wan from Korea to cover a parking fine. The note with the money read I haven't any U S money but if this won't do I'd be glad for you to come and get me.
The statement says among 11,000 bacteria types only around 100 cause harm. It emphasizes the rarity of dangerous strains while noting vast microbial diversity.
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