Army draft quotas and recalls expand to 4 million
Army reports draft calls and recalls to boost manpower. Predictions show quotas rising by at least 56 percent with 400,000 in reserve calls through November. Enlisted reserves recalled to active duty include many from the National Guard. Officers are being recalled as well to fill pre Korean era shortages. Marines aim to reach 274,000 by year end while extending reserve forces and training programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alington
Army
Mnray
Wort
SMU
US Second Infantry Hits North Korean Naktong Bridgehead
Allied counter attacks around Taegu and the Naktong bridgehead push back North Korean units. The US Second Infantry Division entered combat for the first time, storming the east bank bridgehead and cutting main supply lines. General MacArthur reported continued elimination of infiltrations north of Taegu as tanks planes and troops hammered two to three divisions. Mount Pugye fell to North Korean forces, while allied efforts near Pohang sought to secure the east coast port and airfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Hoberecht
Tokyo
Taegu
Naktong
US Second Infantry
Communit
John L. Blackwell
Abilene
Douglas MacArthur
Mount Pugye
MacArthur
Pohang
Induction Exam Results Spark Local Controversy
Local boards report 2 large pools of eligible men but only 264 of 396 examined passed pre induction tests. Principal Josie Koonce notes many who showed up are delinquents who oppose prosecution, fueling disputes over selective eligibility and draft procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Erie
Josie Koonce
Round Town Akridge Makes a Hasty Call
Round Town notes a hurried call by Akridge amid police activity. Mentions George Chand, Donoghue, Picoks, and Sheriff-elect involvement at a local hospital. Fire crews responded to grass fires in Cedar after a creased car incident, with no major damage. The column also references local residents Mae Lintelman Zelmon Tyree Hib Bounds Baker Minnie Miner and last-minute events from Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Donoghue
Picoks
Iowa
M. M. Brown
Mae
Zelmon Tyree
Fort
Truman orders federal seizure of railroads
Washington dispatch reports President Truman ordered federal seizure of the railroads to prevent a nationwide strike. The Defense Department asked Congress for a doctor draft to forestall calling up reserves who served in World War II, proposing 21 months of service for doctors and dentists. Chrysler announces 10 to 15 cent per hour pay boost for 120,000 workers. Rowell, superintendent, says Jamison escaped by picking the lock on a door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
The
Defense Department
Congress
Chrysler
Chrysler Corporation
Rowell
Jamison
Railroad Seizure Inevitable Union Heads Deny Double Cross Charge
US officials expect President Truman to seize the railroads or seek top level talks to avert a nationwide walkout by 300000 trainmen and conductors set for 6 am local time. Canadian rail workers’ strike deepens, weighing on economy. US idle workers exceed 100000 amid multiple five day actions. Union leaders deny breaking pledges as Truman prepares a statement after surprise strike call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Monder
White House
Senate Labor Committee
Tadey
Ain
Wpp. Kennedy
Brotherhood
Roy Oo. Hughes
President Truman
Carnival Man Fakes 25-Foot Snake Capture Hoax
Oklahoma police debunk carnival exhibitor George W. Hall who claimed a 25 foot serpent was captured near Wewoka. Hall bought the snake for 450 dollars and faced no charges, while townspeople flocked to the display as authorities questioned the authenticity of the tale and the exhibit operated without admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewora
Okla —Cri
George W. Hall
Tonkewa
Oklahoma
Wildhorse Canyon
Jack Scott
Hall
Sam
Wichita
Kansas
Scott
Seid
Bill Nicholson
Hill
Will Adams
Wewoka
Wervoka
Houldenville
Nicholson
Ehunter
Elvin’ Stancoff
Wewokw
Jay
Party Split Looms In Precinct 149 Judge Race
Warren Edwards reports Precinct 149 faces a split Democratic contest over choosing a new precinct judge to replace the late W. C. Millican. The election at Jacinto School pits pro Truman and anti Truman factions as clerks may or may not appoint the judge. confusion surrounds election law and the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Edwards
W. C.millican
Jacinto School
Atl
Bob Tucker
County Democratic Executive Committee
Baytown
Tucker
Ge Ineas
Tucker Sis
Young Army PFC Kimball Traced Safe After AWOL Front Action
Telegram from Congressman Albert Thomas reveals Kimball, serving second enlistment, went AWOL on July 19 to join frontline combat. He allegedly saved reporters from a North Korean sniper, was later reported captured by some outlets, and criticized for alleged U.S. air attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pater
Albert ‘Thomas
Thomas
Young Kimball
MacArthur
Tokyo
Mifena
Young
Kimball
Aospital
Pusan
U. S. Army Air Force
Bdge
Mets
Sc Kimball
Sea Kimball
Make Your Vote Count An Editorial Political Campaign Texas Primary
Texans head to the polls tomorrow for state and local elections. The Sun notes the campaign has spotlighted Shivers Rams and their Baytown ties, urging readers to vote and weigh the ballot carefully as taxes and governance loom in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sun
The
San Augustine
Shivers
Baytown
Harris Harris County Election Ballot Mailed Amid
Unclear fragments describe liquor and beer restrictions during voting hours. Mentions Bayshortors Bayshortors Inc and broadcast results, with Pasadena officials and county judge race. Mentions incumbent Wyatte Busch, Jack Golden challenge, Pierce Brooks statewide ticket, and other scattered names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chabas
Harris Cesidenta
Bi Tne
Sam Hoover
Pasadena
Wyatte $2 Busch
Jack Golden
Pierce P. Brooks
First British Troops Sail For Korea
Two battalions of British troops, about 1800 men, sailed for Korea after a colorful sendoff. They will join United Nations forces within days, with Malcolm MacDonald warning they face the North Koreans armed with Russian weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Korea
France
Britain
United Nations
Malcolm
MacDonald
Rissioner
Southeast Asia
Ceylon
Unicorn
Bayou School Calendar Shift Delays Start Date
Superintendent R W Akridge announces Bayou schools will start on Wednesday September 6 instead of Tuesday September 5 due to new staff hires. The teachers meeting moves to Thursday September 1. Senior high registration runs August 29 and 30. Junior high covers seventh through ninth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar‘ Bayou
R. W. “Akridge
Akridge
Ame High
Sid
Two Houston Cops Indicted on Bribery Charges
Houston police officers were indicted by a Harris County Grand Jury on bribery charges for allegedly accepting payments to allow a 30 year old woman to operate her nightclub past curfew. Three separate indictments were filed in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Harris Grand Jury
API
Harris County Grand
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Korean
Round Town
United Press
Tée
Imately
Vigel
Bayshortors, Inc
Will
San ‘Augustine
Morrow
Ation
Rade XM
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!