Reds mass opposite Formosa port for possible invasion
Nationalist intelligence reports said 180000 Chinese troops massed at Amity port in coastal China for an invasion of Formosa. They claimed invasion meets were assembled in Anoy and Flangehaw Bay with new mechanized units moved into Chekiang and Fukien. MacArthur toured Taipei to inspect defense and aid export clearances were eased to speed supplies to Formosa.
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Formosa
U.P
sAmity
China
Marmont
Tteds
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Uian
Anoy
Formom
Flangehaw Bay
Chekiang
Puklen
U. S
Douglay MacArthur
Uaipei
Ben
MacArthur
Valley Bake-In Contest Seeks Angel Cake Entries
despite garbled text, readers are invited to enter the Valley Bake contest by delivering a specified product to the Llans club building Saturday morning between 9 and 10. judging panel includes C Lady Mason of Sperry Flour Mills, Martha Lee of Oakland newspaper, and A J Morris of the Castro Valley elementary district.
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Villey
Talis
Llans Club
Wien
Giroppe Alsy
He Tool
Castro Vale
Rlity
Wendy
Onl
Misa Ciladys Mason
Sperry Flown Mills
Martha A Lee
Redding Named to Post by White House
John M. Redding, longtime local committee director, was named to serve as assistant postmaster general and press relations adviser to the Postmaster General. Redding, a Chicago farmer, is slated to take over from Paul Aiken who resigns to pursue a Senate bid in Kansas.
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John M. Redding
Pumaleily
Remoblic National Committee
Truman
Redding
Chicago
Spicer
Paul Aiken
Abe Democracyi
Kansas
White House
Charles Cr Mog
Abul Redding
Juldicina O
Pens Gral
Postmster
JJ Addson
Barkley’s Favorite Tale From Veteran Senator
Vice President Alben Barkley shared a story about a grateful elderly farmer who recalled favors Barkley had secured. The tale recounts Barkley arranging insurance papers and wartime aid for the farmer and his wife, while the man challenged that more had been done for others, highlighting political gratitude and past service.
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Knoxvilt
Hein
U.P
Alben Walley
Bury
Garlley
Barkley
Markley
Berkley
A.B
Chandler
Senate
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Espiri
Miaris
Con
John A
Cine
Congress
Yunl
Legal Notice Non-RCAPONSINE Contractual Terms
Fragmentary legal notice references a party named BE. Molar and a formal contract, with dates and names obscured. The readable portions indicate formal action on or before a date in August, involving a lawyer and multiple individuals, but essential details remain garbled.
Businessmen Differ on Price Control in Korea War Era
A United Press survey shows merchants split on price controls with many opposing, some favoring, and the rest undecided. The National Association of Retail Grocers reports declines in food price waves, while Congress presses for wage and price powers as Truman signals support if needed.
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United Prose
National Association of Relay Grocers
Washington
House
Truman
United Press
Tn Sall City
Utah
Graver Sy Horton
Aliee Levitoy
Freda Gollsehals
Springfield
Tire Production and Inventories Said More Than Adequate
National Association of Independent Tire Dealers official Marsh cited ample tire production and large inventories, noting wartime shortages in gasoline and a surge in demand for replacements. He warned supply lines beyond the Korwitz war and discussed price controls and market pressures with dealers from Miami to New York.
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A.P. W. W. Murshyitgearévn
Virager
Pire Nears
Marsh
Bwo
Sas
Washington, D. C
G. DD. Marple
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Ank
Dave Yoming
Service Stalion Cine
Mike Barone
New York
Reds Face Second Setback in Security Council Vote
In New York the United Nations Security Council prepared to decide between Russia’s bid to discuss seating the Chinese Communists and a U.S. resolution condemning North Korea. The West held enough votes to push the American measure, following a failed 4–4 bid by Moscow to gain a backdoor entry for the Chinese.
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Security Council
Jacob A. Malik
Russia
Malik
Council
China
United States
Thademport
Britain
France
Iray
Egypt
Cuba
Renadothia
India
Yugoslavia
Four Point Loyalty Oath Nears Passage for Oakland Workers
Oakland city council advances a four point loyalty oath for about 1500 employees. The measure requires allegiance to the U.S. and California constitutions, bans recent advocacy of forceful overthrow, bans recent association with groups advocating such overthrows, and bars membership in the Communist party within five years. Final enactment slated for Aug. 10, with effect 16 days after.
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Oakland
Tol Siun
Communist Party
Record Power Demand Hit Across Northern California
VNEW POWER RECORD SAN FRANCISCO UR oversight reports a new peak in northern and central California demand. Facilities served nearly 2,620,000 kilowatts last week, up 209,000 from the prior record set July 27.
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San Francisco
Ase Gas and Bleettle Company
California
Four Held Over Coffee Truck Hijacking in California
Four men were jailed in San Francisco and San Jose in connection with the hijacking of a truck carrying 1,200 cases of coffee valued at $30,000. The hijacked cargo was taken from a San Francisco warehouse Friday night and discovered Monday in an abandoned San Jose warehouse.
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San Francisco
San Jose
San Frantisco
Leveling Off of Incomes Affects High, Low Groups
Champaign TL reports a leveling off of incomes shifts in the 20 year span. The poverty stricken and wealthy show dramatic rank changes while the top bracket halves and middle incomes rise about a third. University of Minds professor Converse cites adjusted income tables and government data. He notes the subsistence level rose from 10 percent to around 4 percent, and that higher wages and full employment boost lower incomes though precise figures are unclear.
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Champaign
U.r—A
University of Minds
Converse
United States
Acheson Opposes Loan To Franco
Secretary of State Dean Acheson rejected a Senate backed plan to lend Spain 10 million dollars for arms. He said no current U S plan to aid Spain and cautioned any loan must be repaid and be on a sound business basis. Acheson noted the Export-Import Bank has funds but criticized the Senate action and the administration’s stance.
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Washington
LLP
Dean Acheson
Spain
America
Senate
Pat McCurren
Nev
Abe
Army orders Guard divisions to step up drill training
The Army directs four National Guard divisions to active service and triple their drill tempo to be ready for duty next month. The 40th California, 10th Minnesota, Bird Connecticut, Rhode Island Vermont, and the 26th Pennsylvania divisions will intensify weekly drills and hypereek training periods to prepare for deployment.
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Washington
National Guard
California
Midahomna
Connecticut
Hhode
Painters Advice Wields Brush From Experts
The Painting and Decorating Contractors Association issued tips for better painting. Clean dust from surfaces top to bottom, wash glossy areas with mild solution, allow first coat to dry, apply on plaster with even strokes, use generous varnish or enamel brushing, and use semi-dewar strokes for water-based paints.
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Chicagio
Painting and Decorating Ontractors Association
Area Theatres Display Mixed Film Offerings
Area cinemas list evening programs with titles such as Comanche Territory The Big Lift and The Sundowners. Showings occur at Lorenzo Ritz and Hayward theatres with times ranging from early evening to late night and include multiple repeats.
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Lorenzo
Comanche Territory
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