Truman to ask Congress for steel controls and credit curbs
President Truman plans a White House message to Congress on Wednesday urging steel controls, consumer credit limits, and possibly a tax increase to back military efforts in Korea. He will report to the nation by radio that night, with no rationing or wage controls currently planned. Military and economic measures aim to back Korea defense and accelerate mobilization amid rising war activity.
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Korea
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Thochina
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London
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Correspondents barred from Tokyo area amid expulsions
Marguerite Higgins of the New York Herald Tribune says she ordered from the area to return to Tokyo escorted by Minder escorts. Miss Higgins spoke by telephone from an American base saying she had been given no more for her expulsion. Two other correspondents barred Saturday were granted General MacArthur's personal permission to return: Tom Lambert of Associated Press and Peter Kallscher of United Press International.
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Gas Price Flurry Hits Local Retailers This Afternoon
An unofficial report says refineries raised fuel prices by a penny to multiple cents, prompting retailers to adjust by a similar amount today. Motorists may see price changes as county outlets plan ahead amid the wave of increases.
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Newis
Etatul Pei
Mie
Acheson to Reply to Nehru Note This Week
Secretary of State Acheson plans a careful reply to Nehru’s note on Korean and Eastern issues this week. He is expected to demand withdrawal of Communist forces from South Korea and keep doors open for a permanent settlement through the United Nations.
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Washington
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South Korea
United States
Wisberates
Bill To Abolish Electoral College Killed By House
The House rejected a Senate-passed plan to end the electoral college and replace it with proportionate voting by states. Rep Martin of Massachusetts warned the proposal could empower third parties and threaten the two party system.
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Atste
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Massachusetts
Armed services budget boost eyed by Bridges and officials
Senator Bridges and other lawmakers anticipate a presidential request for several billions to strengthen the armed services. They stress funds must be justified and used efficiently, citing Korean war lessons and gaps in equipment. The push includes broader reviews of defense spending and a call for confidential reports from top military chiefs.
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W. Stuart Symington
National Security
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Negro Judge Hastie Nominated to Third Circuit
Senate judiciary committee approves William H Hastie nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals the highest post yet held by a Black jurist Hastie a former Virgin Islands governor and ex US district judge from Knoxville Tennessee now serving under a recess appointment moves to Senate for final action Argentina offers help to UN in Korea awaiting specific tasks from General MacArthur
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Telephone firm seeks further rate increase in 1950
The Pennsyivante Telephone Corp plans another rate hike despite PUC approval of only a 38 cent per $1 increase. President B F Shepard cites expansion costs and a proposed $1,027,000 annual rise, with taxes absorbing 42 cents of every dollar of the increase for 120000 subscribers.
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Public Utilities Commission
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Five people treated after weekend accidents at Corry Hospital
Five persons were treated at Corry Hospital over the weekend for accidents. Mrs. Lessie Perry of 10 Tur e street dislocated a shoulder lifting a child at 11 90 p m. Joni Begun of Phoenix Hotel sustained lacerations to both hands and a deep cut on the left forehead. he was released after treatment. Robert O Connor of Spartanskairs BC injured his shoulder during a wrestling incident and was treated. Michael Knowlton, six, of 458 East Main street, fractured his left upper arm falling at home. cast applied and he was sent home. George Mason of Miami collapsed on a highway and is reported to have had a stroke.
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Turestreet
Joni Begun
Phoenix Hotel
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South Center
Main Street
Robert O'Conner
Spartanskairs
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O'Connor
Michael Knowlton
Borney Knowlton
East Main Street
George Mason
Miami
Fla
Bracken- Keating
Deer Heiden
Driving Count Faces Corryite Held For Court
Howard Ruse 23 of Corry facing a driving while intoxicated count after being arrested near the police station at 11 30 Saturday night. He allegedly drove past the station a second time with a vehicle in his control as officers pursued. He was arraigned and ordered jailed on $600 bond.
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Cirset Nullinges
Wareren
Herbert Siuver
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Frank Carnegie
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Auln Ant
Rose
Hoenes
Wreck injures two near Union City on Route 8
State Police report two people injured in a head on two car crash on Route 8 north of Union City at 1:40 a m. Mrs Mildred Nichols 50 of Marion Center and Domine Larhoyie Erie were driving the cars which were badly damaged. Nichols sustained possible left elbow and leg injuries while Larhoyie injured left elbow and hand. No charges were filed.
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Union City
Lou Jarracks
Mildred Nichols
Marion Genter
Domine Larhoyie
Erie
Nichols
Larhoyie
Jack McGraw
Dedication plans set for St Ellan veth's Church and anniversaries
Rev Carl Heidt announced a dedication ceremony for the new St Ellan veth's Church on West Pleasant Street for August 2. The event will mark the parish's 7th anniversary and Rev Heidt's 40th ordination anniversary with a bishop and diocese clergy expected to attend. Details on time and program to follow.
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Carl Heidt
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Local draft calls begin as area men report for exams
In Erie area 28 men are summoned for pre induction physicals as the draft board gears up for a second call. Harry Wheeler announces the August 9 report and notes a backlog of qualified men may be needed quickly if warranted. Miss Mary Morrison takes charge of the full time draft office in Corry. The national update from Washington cites Major General Hershey predicting a second draft call next month and broader regulations for veterans and families.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Survice Ciief
Civilian Defense Leaders Meet at Indiantown Gap
Civilian defense leaders from Pennsylvania's 57 counties convene at Indiantown Gap to coordinate air raid and first aid programs. Some 400 officials, mainly county court presidents, will listen to experts and review demonstrations of emergency measures and evacuation planning. Governor Duff moved the meeting earlier than planned due to the Korean situation. Separately, an Indian National Airways plane with 22 on board was missing over Kashmir.
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India
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U S Forces Hold Position Near Run River Front
A US defense briefing indicated American units remained below the Run river line in Korea with buildup to continue. Spokesmen cautioned that weather and other factors would shape any near term moves as troops stabilize a potential front in the area.
Lack of Ports Hampers Flow of War Materials
A Washington report details how a single congested port at Pusan Korea limits daily delivery of equipment, weapons, and ammunition to American and South Korean forces. Other South Korean ports Mosan Yoru Moppo are small with shallow harbors, unable to handle heavy ships.
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Korea
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Yoru
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Buses Collide In Bridgeport Crash Injuring 13
In Bridgeport Connecticut two Greyhound buses on the New York to Boston route collided injuring 13 passengers. Police say one bus struck the other from the rear at a stopped intersection amid heavy hooded street.
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Taday
New York
Boston
Thomas Kmecso
William Frabka
Approaches 10 City Scene of Bitter Battle
Reds crack Rum defense line to north and west of Taejon as 100000 flee one time temporary capital.
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Taejon
North Korean Reds Are Handed Setback On Eastern Coast
Associated Press dispatch from Tokyo July 17 reports American forces countering North Korean advances along the Kum River front. American and United Nations troops report holding Taejon and pushing back North Korean units, with significant aerial and ground actions described across eastern Korea.
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Sum Satuc
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Korea
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