Walker Succeeds In Command Of US Forces In Korea
General Walker is named to head US Army forces in Korea with authority over the ground elements. MacArthur announces the transfer effective at midnight at a forward command post in South Korea. Walker, a Beltem native, is described as Patton-like in style, known for tank tactics and a flamboyant bearing. The change follows observers noting no criticism of Dean and marks the consolidation of command under a higher-rated officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Walker
MacArthur
South Korea
Be Seid
Eighth Army
Korea
Beltem
George Patton
Patton
France
Ten Patton
Third Army
Rhineland
Eighth Service
Dakies
Tokyo
Walton H. Walker
Workers Beaten As Texaco Strike Enters 100th Day
PORT ARTHUR two dozen injuries reported as about 500 Oi Workers International Union members strike the Texas Company into day 100. E L McMehon says he was beaten while biking to the Texaco refinery and neighbors corroborate. Police hunt vehicle owner after a shot from a resident’s rifle. Other assaults target R Z Crow Sr and R A King near the plant and downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Oi Workers International Union
Texas Company
E. L. McMehon
Texaco
Crow, Sr
King
OWIU
Cat Ai
Crew
I Counters Still Working On Census Tally
The Houston census reports that Baytown and Barris County remain holdouts in Texas tallying. District Count mS Director George Findlay cites delays from inefficient early pooling and misapplied data. He estimates Houston’s population between 576000 and 633000, likely making it the nation’s sixth largest city and the South’s largest. San Antonio Area Census Supervisor James Stroud says San Antonio’s 530 population stands at 406,811, a 2-6 percent year rise.
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Ouston
Houston
Baytown
End
Barris County
George Findlay
Findlay
Delas
iEentier
San Antonio
James Stroud
Local social notes and fishing tale snippets from Keytown
A fragmented 1920s style column mentions Gould teased over a landed fish, Brown nicknamed Fats challenges, host Sam Stassis arranging a Jay gathering, Paul Cater ready with a field report, and Baughman rallying troops. Mrs Sparky’s birthday, Texan newcomer Grantham predicting rain, and Chandler’s invitation at an event.
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Gould
M. Brown
Sam Stassis
Aetttogether
Keytown Jay
Paul Cater
Baughman
Salling
Mrs. Sparky
Bond
Texa
Mente
Grantham
Texas
Pal
George “Chandler
War in Brief United Press Korea Front
North Korean divisions mass to storm the Kum River line while others flank toward TS lines as US Eighth Army shells the front. Walker assumes command of US ground forces in Korea. Japan air base to rearm planes with armor-piercing rockets. Moscow accuses US bombings of war crimes. Congress urged to boost military spending as Korea reverses worry lawmakers. Truman poised to confirm prolonged Korean War. August 1 adjournment plans scrapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tokyo
Kum River
Japan
Washington
Truman
Korea
Congress
No Plan to Call Guard or Draft Says Army Spokesman
United Press reports the Army spokesman states there is no current plan to issue another draft call or to summon the National Guard. Two Superfortresses from the Far East Air Force were lost in recent raids, with one of the aircraft tied to energy action. Camden reports Case March favored an immediate shooting war with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoksman
Tax Hike Likely Not Immediate Despite Excise Cut Talk
Washington reports Senator Walter F. George of Georgia sees little chance of an immediate tax increase even as the Finance Committee reviews a House bill to cut excise taxes by 1.01 billion dollars. He notes Korea wartime conditions may delay action but no immediate tax hike is expected. The Armed Services Committee urged faster delivery of military aircraft, while General Omar N. Bradley testified on a Korea war report. Representative Karl Stefan claimed over 100 communist subversives and aliens are in the U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Scott Lucas said adjournment before August is unlikely due to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walter F. George
Georgie
Finance Committee
George
Korea
Flanes
Senate Armed Services Committee
Fense Department
Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
House Armed Services Committee
Omar N. Bradley
Joint- Chiefs of Staff
Comunists
Karl Stefan
R. Nebreskea
Senate
Scott W. Lucas
Illinois
Congress
Scouts Happy Boys End 3400 Mile East Coast Trip
After a 3400 mile journey, 36 Bay town Boy Scouts cheerfully return home. They describe the long trek as rewarding and express happiness to be back among familiar surroundings.
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Scouts
Happy Boys
Baytown
Ares Boy Scouts
Homebound Scouts Return From National Jamboree
The Sam Houston Special arrived in Houston at about 9 am today with Scouts greeted by parents. Equipment was routed to Baytown by trucks. Pat Mann reports the boys traveled 3400 to 3500 miles by train and walked many more at Valley Forge. Enroute, stops included Detroit for Ford plant tours, Chicago museums, and a visit to the Field Museum.
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Valey Forge
Houston
Baytown
Pat Mann
Valley Forge
Detroit
Michigan
Ford
Dearborn
New-York
Icago
Chicago Museum
Aquarium
Museum of Natural History
Trifon Land Appraisal Defended By McDonald
Steele M. McDonald defended his appraisal of the Trifon land on Texas Avenue. He argued that current drainage prevents building on about 100 feet of frontage and that rerouting the ditch around the property would benefit Mrs Trifon, improve drainage to the Martin and Leavens Additions, and east Old Main, and raise land value.
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Steele M. McDonald
Trifon
Texas Avenue
Baytown
McDonald
Texas Ramps War Effort Induction Centers Activated
Texas moves toward wartime mobilization as Korea escalates. Induction centers in Amarillo Dallas El Paso Houston and San Antonio are set for calls as officials coordinate with Fourth Army. Marine Corps loosens recruitment restrictions and oil leaders urge measured imports to support national needs. Governor Shivers seeks to avoid atomic use while urging full mobilization of resources.
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United Press
Texas
Korea
Amarillo
Dallas
el Paso
Houston
San Antonio
Marine Corps
Southern
Dellas
Braniff
Texas Independent
Ro i. Foree
Texas, Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Foree
Shivers
Congress
Bloyd Bentsen
McAllen
United States
Fourth Army
Texas Draft Exams Start August 7 for 1005 Men
Texas draftees will begin final physical examinations on August 7 to meet a state quota of 1005 men. Inductions are expected sometime in September, with statewide Selective Service headquarters noting that quotas for the 137 local boards have not yet been set.
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Austin
Texas
State
Selective’ Service
Atomic Ultimatum and Guard Mobilization Call
Texas lawmakers urge atomic warning to North Korea and rapid mobilization. Lloyd Bentsen Jr calls for one week for withdrawal or face atomic attack while Lyndon Johnson seeks National Guard activation and industrial mobilization, detailing seven security steps and reserves use. The pair warn U S forces are outgunned and outnumbered in Korea.
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Washington
Texas
Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr
Ruman
Lyndon B. Johnson
National Guard
Johnson
Senate
Korea
Bentsen
Bataan
United States
Tank Led Communist Forces Threaten US Supply Line
UPI dispatch from Tokyo reports North Korean columns moving behind American lines along the Kum River south of Taejon and aiming to cut the Taegu to Pusan arteries. MacArthur notes enemy attempts to seize Tabek passes to breach American defenses and threaten coastal supply routes.
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Earnest Hobbrecht
Tokyo
Stracke
Korea
Kum River
Faejon
Genet Douglas MacArthur
Tabek
Bettween Taegu
Taejon
MacArthur
Pusan
U.S
Ee Bnes
Arthur
Kum
Ghungju
Manchuria
Seoul
Rutherford’ Poats
Korea War Zone
Pohang
Poats
Baytonian May Be in Fight No Word From David
Mr and Mrs T W Wilks of 819 East Above fear their 20 year old son David may be in Korea with the Army. David, a private with Headquarters Company, Fifth Army in Yokohama, Japan, was last heard from July 3 in a letter dated June 28 stating hope letter arrived.
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Baytonian
David
Wilks
T. WW. Wilks
Haorea
Korea
Yokohama
Japan
Band Heads to Houston in Police Escort Convoy
Baytown Robert E. Lee Band plans a three car escorted convoy to Houston for a morning departure, with more than 25 cars carrying band members and Lions Club participants. Deputy Sheriff M A Brown leads the procession through traffic as the group travels nonstop to Chicago for a week long trip, including a Union Station concert and a visit to the Chicago fairgrounds before a competitive parade Monday.
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Jong
Baytown
Robert E., Lee
Houston
T. W. Lyons
Lions Club
M AL Brown
Chicago
Lions
Union Station
Texas Lions
Chica
Robert
Lee
Texas Selogs
Bomber Crashes In Gulf Leaving One Missing
A Navy patrol bomber crashed in the Gulf of Mexico about one mile from Corpus Christi, with one crew member listed as missing. The four man Ohio crew was on a two week training mission when the accident occurred. Divers may be sent to recover the body of Custer, one of the crew, as Navy officials investigate.
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Corpus Christi
Navy
Gulf of Mexico
G. Custer
Ohio
Naval
Saunedron
Custer
Fitzpatrick
Ohio Federal Penitentia
New Carbon Plant Life Location Near Baytown
Fragmentary OCR places a new carbon plant near Ced ar Bayou stream about eight miles north of Baytown along a 300 acre tract. The text mentions needlepointed positioning and a connection to a plant life concept, but details are unclear.
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Carbo Black
Cedar Bayou
Baytown
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Dwight D. Eisenhowe
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London
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Moscow
North Korea
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Trifon Land
Reds
Lyndon Johnson
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Touch
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Weil
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