Instant Price Controls Urged Amid Military Spending Woes
Senator Johnson warns rising defense costs threaten taxpayer value and urges immediate price controls as essential for national security. He cites 1939 to present cost jumps from B-17s to B-36s and WWII versus modern equipment, while Taft’s wage-price-rationing amendment faces strong opposition.
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Mobilization of Marine Corps and Air Force Reservists Announced
The Marine Corps will mobilize about 80 000 Volunteer Reserve personnel including 50 000 officers and enlisted ranks to be called between August 15 and October 31 with many in captain or below and sergeant or below grades. The Air Force signs in about 50 000 reserve airmen and officers to be involuntarily called, 8 000 officers and 42 000 enlisted, prioritizing navigators bombardiers radar specialists mechanics and medical staff. Some women reservists and WAF members are included. Details on naval reserve units and fleet reserve involuntary calls remain undisclosed and the volunteer reserve will be tapped when organized units cannot meet quotas.
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Radiological warfare discussed as atomic weapon option
The text explains radiological warfare as a potential method to deny area use without immediate casualties. It notes production from atomic pile by products or special processes, and the need for continuous manufacturing to maintain active radioactive material stockpiles for weapons.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Selective Service to Call 100000 Inductees for Army
The Defense Department has asked Selective Service to call up 100000 inductees for the army during September and October. Local draft boards will select men aged 19 through 25 who are not veterans of World War II.
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Oklahoma Elects Murray Governor Following Recount
The Oklahoma State Election Board confirms Johnston Murray won the Democratic nomination and the recount shows Murray ahead by 260 votes after a July runoff margin of 1,009. Coe, an Oklahoma City lawyer, trails with totals 235,830 to 234,870.
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Bill) Murray
Reds poised for attack across Korea front
North Korean forces reportedly seized a small village and pressed into airstrip areas as U S and allied units prepared for a major South Korea battle. The Waegwan area northwest of Taegu was cited as a likely main push with Taegu at risk from multiple directions.
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Would Impose Censorship in Korean War Coverage Sparked Debate
Officials worry about releasing battlefront details that reveal units and landing times and could aid the enemy. Pentagon cites lack of censorship guidance and notes some military broadcasts have fed information potentially useful to adversaries. A top officer quips about Seoul City Sue and wartime propaganda comparison.
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UN Forces Build Up As Nations Offer Aid To Korea
UN Commander in Oslo reports broad backing for Korea support. Australia Britain Canada already active with air and sea units and plan to send troops. Turkey pledges 4500 fighters, 11000 volunteers. Philippines, Nicaragua offer equipment and troops. Lie says UN will keep bridgehead and pressure on North Korea until retreat beyond 38th parallel.
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