Days of Disordered U.S. Retreats Ended, Says Ferguson
United Press report quotes Ferguson stating American retreats to Korea are no longer disordered. He claims ground is being chosen for counteroffensive, with bridges blown and defenses set along the Nakdong River. He notes three factors slowing the Red offensive: U.S. air superiority, Korean defenses, and enemy losses estimated up to 37,000, while North Korean troops face limited training and supply constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ferguson
United Press Foreign News
Korea
Wiltonrganize
Deathhead
Nalelong
Kamehun
Inny
Pusan
United States Air Force
Red Air Force
North Korea
Jef
Miajoy Batefield
United Press
Surprise No Shots Then 250 Are Killed At Bridge Action
The report recounts a brutal firefight near Kunchon where 1st Cavalry unit forces held a bridge as North Korean ambush forces pressed advance. Lt Francis Maloney, Sgt Noto, and Pvt Parker describe dense shelling and machine gun fire. The North Koreans suffered heavy losses while U.S. troops fired with Phosphorus and 60 caliber machine guns, with one American officer exulting at the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Cavalry
Korea
U.pr
Kunchon
Francis, Maloney
Boston
Mass
Maloney
Noto
Carl C. Patrick
Tulsi
M. Edchard C. Nonwailer
Sheboygan
Parker
Lieyd Wala
Cnilrond
Phitoon
Nn Tungle
Patrick
Nomwailer
Barn Dance Brings Fun to San Lorenzo Community Center
An old fashioned Barn Dance at the San Lorenzo Community Center drew folk and country dancers Saturday night. Sponsored by William Harry Sloop Post 4170 and chaired by Harry Scott, the event featured a quartet and a prize for the best costume, a pinafored critter earning a cutlery set. The honored host is midone, president of VFW 2508 San Leandro auxiliary, with others noted for humorous costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Lorenzo Community
William Harry Sloop
Harry Scott
VEW
Midone
VFW
San Leandro
Lil Abner
Joe Yeoman
Jean Yoiman
San Lorenzo Vfw
Henry Cox
Vis Acalenes
Roberts & Gernert Studios
Army to Spend 150 Million on New Trucks for Forces
Army defense orders total 150 million dollars over recent months for replacement trucks and related vehicles. Officials say further large purchases are planned to modernize worn-out equipment. Reports note that communist tank strength is limited, with field observations indicating Red Army units using eight tanks at most in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strenth
Redly
Seek to Avert Strike Of Cooks and Bartenders
Federal conciliation efforts aimed to avert a restaurant strike involving cooks and waitresses in San Diego. Hotel and restaurant unions seek a daily wage hike. protests disrupted El Cortes hotel as negotiators, including Dr. Orde Beackey, seek to mediate with employer groups and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN Divco
el Cortes Hotel
Pickat Lings
Orde Beackey
Federal Concillor
Dianayonent Union Repre
Nash Sets Higher Production Mark Amid Strikes and Sales
Nash Motors reports a production peak in the second Henday period of July with dealers delivering cars including Statesmen and Rambler models, up from the prior year. Vice-president TH C. Doss notes the ten day period shows a substantial year over year gain, while union protests target eight hotels and nine restaurants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash Motors
TH. C. Dos
Nash Sales
Doss
ILWU Local Votes to Back Korean War Effort
Wilmington local 13 International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union voted to sever relations with the World Federation of Trade Unions and Maritime Federation of the World. About 2300 members approved a resolution supporting United Nations action in Korea and opposing any protests that could hinder the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Maritime Federation of the World
Harry Bridges
International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen’s Union
World Federation of Trades Unions
United Nations
Korea
World Federation of
United States
Kor
Sparrows Persist at Clinton IL Elevator Nest Site
Del Cher reports sparrows persistently rebuild nests under his car hood after he parks daily near a grain elevator. He says he has destroyed a dozen nests, but they return each morning. Local observer notes the birds’ tenacity and repeated nesting behavior near the workplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubc
Delcher
Timber land sale fraud alleged in California scheme
A San Anselmo businessman faced a 26 count federal indictment accusing him of defrauding about 900 California residents of around 890000 via a mail order program titled California Tax Sales. He allegedly solicited payments from 100 to 135000 while promising land deeds that were never delivered or were fraudulent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco V
San Anselmo
California
Stahl
Noise alarm over dogs prompts sedative use
In Chicago a dog owner considers sedatives after loud noises scare pets. Dr W A Young notes some animals become so frightened they convulse, prompting new concern at the anti-cruelty society where the director warns about effects of noise on dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
WA. Young
Mixed Ammunition Incident In Chicago
Harold A. Peterson aged 82 stood accused in a jury session after an incident involving an ornamental dogo butcher knit shoe and a mirror. His wife Violet, 24, reportedly assisted in the dispute leading to the items being thrown. The case centers on domestic disturbance and potential weaponized items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicago
U.R
Harold A. Peterson
Violet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ferguson
U.S
Firestone
GFI
Gastro St
Hayward
1St
Tussy
Davidson Pomelihatte
Reg
Hayward Appliance
Yoo
Elmo
CHIC
Sim Elmo
Twssy
Kleer Super
Anne , We Ng
Peo Cas
Das
Hollywood
Shimlt 2
Army
Nash
ILWU
Furniah
Hilltop
Turkey Farm
East Ave
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!