Debated Home Front Mobilization in Washington
Washington discusses civilian mobilization as Korea tensions rise. Debates center on full emergency powers for prices wages manpower and material allocation versus limited controls. Officials warn of inflation risk and need for military developments before enacting control legislation. The president may consult defense secretary Louis Johnson and NSRB chair W Stuart Symington.
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Washington
Korea
Avor
Truman
Secretary of Defense
Louis Johnson
W. Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
NSRB
White House
Taman
Defense Department
Johnson
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Congress
Defense
Thomas
War Correspondent Ray Richards Missing in Korea
Veteran war correspondent Ray Richards, International News Service staff man, is missing and believed killed while covering a frontline assignment in South Korea. Cpl. Ernie Peeler of Stars and Stripes is believed killed alongside Richards. Richards had prior war reporting experience with Pershing’s expedition and papers on the west coast and Rocky Mountain region.
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Ray Richards
International News Service
South Korea
Richards
Rocky Mountain
John J. Pershing
Pancho Villa
Cpl
Ernie Peeler
Stara and Stripes
International
War Bulletins From All Over The World
Defense Secretary Louis Johnsson orders armed services to clamp down on news of troop ship and supply movements to the Korean front. The memorandum to Army Navy and Air Forces imposes no censorship on direct news reporting. A North Korean broadcast says Red China and Red Korea are closer than ever via Peiping Pyongyang hookup. A Netherlands destroyer joins the allied fleet from Hong Kong to support the Korean war.
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Defense
Louis Johnsor
Armed Services
Red China
Red Korea
Communist Radio
Peiping
Pyongyang
Hong Kong
Attlee rejects suggestion to visit Washington on Korea plans
Britain's Prime Minister Attlee rules out going to Washington to discuss far east defense. He says his government remains in close touch with the situation. Cites reports that the Defense Department may seek a billion dollars or more for Korea next week. Charles Ross, Truman press secretary, has no info on wartime powers over industry and inflation.
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Britain
Attlee
Washington
Far East
Truman
Charles Ross
Elier Thomas
Defénse i Department
Ross
Alaskan Air Bases Saved From Shutdown
The war has preserved three Alaska air bases from closure for secondary reasons, with Defense officials noting ongoing strategic value and readiness considerations amid changing priorities.
Adak Cold Bay and Shemya bases to be kept in operation
Adak Cold Bay and Shemya bases will be kept in operation in the Aleutian Islands, according to officials. The decision affects military facilities across the remote chain, signaling continued readiness in the region.
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Partment
Adak
Cold Bay
Shemya
Kent
Aleutian Islands
Chamber official warns Korea war could cost five billion
A spokesman for the United States Chamber of Commerce testified before the Senate Finance Committee that Korean fighting may cost the nation five billion dollars in the first year, signaling substantial fiscal impact.
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Lion Good
United States Chamber of Commerce
Senate Finance Committee
Security Council to Be Faster Meets Tomorrow and Weekly
The National Security Council will meet tomorrow and then weekly, up from twice a month. Senator Walter George of the Finance Committee says no prospect of federal tax increases this session even if Korean War conditions worsen. Other senators note the group will sidetrack a nearly two billion dollar request to strengthen the National Guard until President Truman.
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Walter George
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
National Guard
Truman
Fragmentary note on tragic jumps from tall structures
The text cites several suicide reports linked to high locations including the 234-foot Qutb Minar near Deir and references a European wife of Indian royalty. It also mentions livestock ticks, Seaforth Highlanders history, and university building relocations, presenting disjointed items from a historical page.
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Deir
Kapathala
Seaforth Highlanders
Kenneth
Earl of Seaforth
Window cleaner saved after belt snaps in Brooklyn store
John Sobiesky stood on a third floor windowsill when his safety belt failed. A passerby alerted authorities as Sobiesky dangled mid air. Two porters reeled a hose and lowered it to help him grip and descend to safety. June incident reported by International Soundphotos.
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John Sobiesky
Brooklyn
Sobiesky
International Soundphotos
For Sale Reduced to 5300 Sir room frame dwelling
For sale notices list several houses with prices and details. A 6 room frame dwelling at 223 Beech Street with basement coal furnace hot water, another 6 room cottage at Pottery Lane Park View Road with gas floor furnace on a large lot priced at 4300, and a 6 room frame dwelling at 244 Barrett Street with a two room rented apartment and two rooms of furniture included, priced at 3500. Insurance and Real Estate at 201 W Main Street, telephone 17.
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Beech. &T
Pottery
Lane
Parkview
Barrett St
W. Main
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