Military draft increases to 190000 men for fall
Washington reports the Defense Department requests selective service to draft 190000 men from September to October, with 50000 per month and 20000 already called on July 10. Recruits will enter the army to reinforce ten divisions and reserve units, amid uncertain October figures.
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California
Defense Department
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Mobilization at a Glance
UNCTOG press notes a drive to add 80,000 more drilling personnel in September and October, lifting total to 100,000. President Truman signs legislation extending enlistments for one year and Air Force plans expand from 40 to 58 groups next year to 69 by Jan 1 1959, with 196,000 more men to reach 684,000. Defense Department asks $75 monthly for wives and $25 per child, mothball fleet adds 90 more ships, Victory ships enter service, lifting cargo vessels to 65.
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Munder
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Martime Administration
Victory
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Navy
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Cael Vinson
Mone Artzed Services Committee
Air Force
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Far
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Wien
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Speuiality
Seleativa Service
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Expanded draft calls aim to fill all services at full strength
The administration targets troop boosts across the army navy air force and marines with plans to expand air force groups to 69 by January 1959 and add 106000 airmen. The army and other services will extend civilian and military staffing, with selective service directors to announce quotas and early physicals underway for additional draftees to meet overall mobilization goals.
Desperate Days in Korea War Bordering on Evacuation
United Press reports today and tomorrow as pivotal in Korea with US forces holding a thin beachhead near Pusan. MacArthur officials warn the Greeks seek a decision as rebels press a large assault, threatening a possible Dunkirklike evacuation if the line breaks. The fight centers on defense in depth and reshaping lines to hold off a relentless Communist offensive.
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Korea
Harry Ferguson
United Press
Tae Tomorow
Pusan
Ceimy
Douglas MacArthur
Red
Communiste
Gin MacArthur
Ghey
More Draft Calls Appear In Offing
Washington reports Chairman Carl Vinson indicated the army will expand beyond current appropriations with 240 extra tanks guns and weapons. The draft call rises toward 100000 with reserves and National Guardsmen likely. total army strength around 500000 with reactivations of Fort Jackson and Camp Arieekee already announced.
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Washington
Carl Vinson
the’ Apned
Aubtllion
Vinson
Anny
Grospact
Fort Jackson
B.C
Sore
Ariekendee
Defense Department
Giala
Gan
Lawton Collins
Elvief
Valley Hears About Swim Pool Project
A Casita Valley meeting led by Claude P. Greeley outlined preliminary work for a community pool in the Valley area. He recalled a 25 year wait and a 1947, small group effort that sparked the campaign, noting a ten day drive raised $4,000 toward the pool with $25,000 in cash.
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Paul
Castre Valley
Cadlilius
Claude P. Greeley
Marines Charber of Commerce
Casita Valley
Pol
Martines
Peas
Weather update for today and tonight
Fair this afternoon with a high. cloudy tonight and early Saturday morning, clearing by mid morning. Temperature change noted from yesterday's high as the day unfolds.
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Todey
Castro Villa Center Leases 64 Percent of Units
Castro Valley real estate developer Arnold C. Anderson announced that 64 percent of the 28 planned units at the Castro Villa shopping plaza on Castro Valley Boulevard have been leased. The center, at Santa Maria Avenue, aims to provide convenient one stop shopping with planned parking to reduce bag carry distance. Estimated cost is about $350,000, with the first construction phase to begin soon and a release date forthcoming.
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Castro Valley
Arnold C. Anderson
Castro Valley Real Estate
Santa Maria Avenue
Filurg
FBI Chief Urges Public Help to Fight Subversion
FBI Chief Edgar Hoover called on Americans to aid in identifying espionage and subversive activity by reporting factual information. He urged avoiding sensational rumors and emphasized locating methods, contacts, and sources of influence within communities to counter communist plots without endangering innocent people.
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Washington
Pat Diveutin
Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Otis
Truman
Fleever
FBI
de Nob Endeays
Missing boys mother finds Seattle trace
Mrs Genevieve Reilly forty seven seeks her two sons after a fatal auto accident left the family split between Washington and California. She learned from Sea patrols that baby sitters used by Reilly may help locate the boys. Police in Washington and California are aiding her search as she relays details of the family quarrel and loss.
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Mullos Reach
Wes
Terprince Patviel
Pattick Reilly
Gyaule
St Helena
Miichdown
Calif
Reilly
Seatrie Police
Jean
Washington
California
Reilly's
Association Board Meets On Monday
The Association Board plans a regular open meeting at the Community Center on Paseo Grande Monday night July 31. Discussion will cover revised library plans for the San Lorenzo branch, a two section 10 000 book capacity facility, and headquarters for the Alameda County Bookmobile. The plan requires county approval and funds around 20000. Also on the agenda are pool discussions, an Oakland Chest affiliation update, fire relief status, annexation of new tracts, and floor questions.
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Dorothy Hoberts
Alameda County
San Lorenzo
Abumedi County
Hamesays Aviation Board
Alamedat County
Tuporieu Uval
George Jansson
Phin
Paseo Grande
Caniternity Center
Onlland Communit Chest
Oakland
Tom Dicey
Lon
Greenwood Corporation
UN Council Ends Soviet Boycott for Presidency
LARE, N Y The United Nations Security Council debated the Russia announced boycott move as Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s command in Korea reported developments. The discussion followed a notice by Soviet delegate Malik that he would assume the council presidency.
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N.Y
United Nations Security Council
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Ald
Tolky
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Korea
Java
A. Malik
Council
EBMUD Expands San Lorenzo District by 85 Acres
Francis Boyd announces annexation of 85 plus acres to East Bay Municipal Utility District in San Lorenzo area. Golden Gate Homes initiates, extending from Beckman Road toward San Lorenzo Village and San Lorenzo School District. Since 1950, district area has grown from 5 to over 200 square miles with multiple prior annexations.
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Alay
Francis £. Boyd
Board of Divertors
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Beckman Road
San Lorenzo Village
San Lorenzo
Bovliran
San Lorenzo Acchool
UT Acres
San Joandro
Haywart
Moose Lodge Burglary Crashes Clubrooms Steal TV
Hayward Moose Lodge at 3690 Niles Road was burglarized early Thursday, with a television a ket and a radio valued over 600 dollars stolen. The thieves toppled the lodge safe dial, entered via a window using an old ladder, but left dues and bar receipts untouched. Police found the safe parts on the floor and noted Venetian blinds were closed.
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Antry
Pearl Dobson
Moose Order
Hayward
Castro Street
Jhe
Ot Bers
Walt Safe Company
San Francisco
Tewieby
Imen
Palrol
Pvitar
Communists In All-Out Arc Assault Near Pusan
American and South Korean forces faced a fierce Communist assault less than 100 miles from Pusan. The 25th Division and Sixth Korean lines were breached by the North Korean 16th Division, with about 800 troops pushing into American rear areas as MacArthur described the fighting as savage. Allied troops fought to close the breach and hold defensive positions despite heavy casualties and outnumbering forces.
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United Nations
Pusan
Earnest Hoberecht
United Press
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U.ri
UK Korea
Pusani
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Korea
Yengdong
U.S
MacArthur Yenorterd
Car Hits Bridge Injures Local Man on Highway 60
A Hayivard man, Frank Guido, 50, was injured Thursday night when the car he rode in struck a cement bridge on Highway 60 after the driver failed to negotiate a left turn onto Santa Rita Road. Guido is at St. Pauls Hospital with a back injury listed as fair. Passenger A E Spuhler, 36, of Nahor Street, was riding with him, while Spuhler faced a collision notice for excessive speed and failure to stop on a through highway.
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