Reds Could Strike At Other Spots In Far East
AP dispatch from Los Angeles outlines potential targets for Soviet strikes in Asia if they divert attention from Korea. Possible flashpoints include Formosa, British Hong Kong, Indochina, Siam, Malaya, and the Philippines, with Red forces urged by Moscow but limited by available manpower.
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Far East
Fred Hampson
China
Hongkong
U. S
Los Angeles
Moscow
Russia
Kremlin
Stalin
Formosa
Korea
British
General MacArthur
Ho-Chi Minh
Indo-China
Bao
Siam
Malaya
Singapore
Philippines
Luzon
Surviving Love Triangle Rival In Critical Condition
Michael Bokan, 45, remains in critical condition after a fatal shooting that killed his ex wife Helen Bokan, 38, and assailant Donald Snyder, 31. Coroner details: Snyder wounded Bokan then killed Helen before taking his own life. Mrs. Bokan died soon after at St Joseph’s hospital.
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Warren
Michael Bokan
Helen
Donald L. Snyder
Michael E. Cristo
Snyder
Bokan
Lion's missing at amusement park in Vallejo
In Vallejo California on July 3 a cement lion weighing 500 pounds was toppled from its 1000 pound base at John L. Sullivan's amusement park. One lion remained while the other was chiselled from its base and carried away, suggesting mischief or theft.
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Vallejo
Calif
John L. Sullivan
Eone
If You Long For Good Old Days Try Moving To Some Other Spot
A historical column reflects on 174 years of American business and society from colonial self reliance to modern globalization. It contrasts colonial taxes and wages with current debt and GDP, noting shifts in industry, trade, and daily life while suggesting some regions still resemble the old order.
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New York
London
Washington
Truman
Continental Army
Kentucky
Korea
United Nations
Martha Washington
Watch This War Scare Salesmanship by James Marlow
James Marlow argues that store clerks using rationing scares to boost sales show a dishonest tactic. He explains Congress has not granted wartime rationing or price controls, and only emergency powers could allow action by the president with congressional approval pending. He notes possible government steps in rubber and steel during a true emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Korea
America
Congress
Jamboree Scouts Hold Candle Ceremony at National Jamboree
At Forge Pa July 3 a candlelit ceremony unites about 50 000 Scouts to recall freedom milestones in American democracy. Leaders from Catholic Protestant Jewish Buddhist Moslem and Hindu faiths join a pro freedom program stressing religious liberty and fighting bigotry.
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Creagh Vall
Forge
Washington
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
Miss North Carolina to be Named Tonight 1950
Seventeen contestants from across the state compete in Wrightsville Beach for the Miss North Carolina title. The winner will represent North Carolina at Miss America in Atlantic City this September and receive gifts including a full wardrobe.
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North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach
Nancy Yalverton
Rocky Mount
Atlantic City
Iris Lynham
Wilmington
Ann Grizzard
Roanoke Rapids
Dottie Grabely
Washington
Lena Price
Williamston
Claudette James
Morehead City
Ivonia Hope
Albemarle
Phyllis Matheson
Hickory
Jan Quincy
Betty Sue Weathers
Shelby
Jean Cash
Kings Mountain
Myrna Havgrell
Tarboro
Carolyn Edwards
Tri-City
Frances Stephenson
Reidsville
Mona Boothe
Durham
Dot Hussey
Greensboro
Nell Perry
Edenton
GOP Leaders Cold to The Republican Advance Statement
In Washington on July 3 GOP leaders rejected a new statement of principles from The Republican Advance, a rank and file group. A national committee spokesman said the party would ignore the declaration while pursuing a campaign document criticizing Truman policy, and senators Taft Thye and Wherry weighed in with cautious comments.
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Jack Bell
Washington
GOP
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Far East
Taft
Ohio
Thye
R-Minn
Wherry
Nebraska
Philadelphia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Ives
R-N. Y
Johnson Says No Call For Reserves Planned
Defense Chief Johnson told White House reporters there is no present plan to mobilize reserves amid the Korean crisis. He spoke after a briefing with President Truman and noted a columnist's claim that a limited mobilization could begin with volunteer reserves. Despite this, Johnson said no partial mobilization is planned at the moment.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Truman
David Lawrence
Lawrence
Stephen T. Early
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Air Force
Japan
South Korea
United States
Suwon
Paratrooper Seeks Day Jump Record Near Fayetteville
Veteran paratrooper J W Swetich of the 325th airborne infantry regiment, 92nd airborne division, Ft Bragg aims to break the world single day jump record. Argentinian Juan Iriarte claims 105 jumps in seven hours. North Carolina reports 20 automobile fatalities since Friday 6 p m as Fourth of July weekend toll rises.
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Fayetteville
J. W. Swetich
325Th Airborne Infantry Regiment
92Nd Airborne Division
Ft. Bragg
Sioux City
Iowa
Juan Iriarte
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Associated Press
North Carolina
Michigan
Auto Deaths Climb During Holiday Period
Weekend traffic toll rose to 375 with 36 million vehicles on highways as the four day 4th of July holiday pushed thousands to travel. Fatalities included 236 traffic deaths and 71 drownings across multiple states along with numerous single vehicle and pedestrian incidents and a notable six fatal car crash near Charlotte.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
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New Mexico
New York
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Ohio
Oregon
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South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
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Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
U S Infantry May Face North Korean Columns Near Seoul
U S forces push north from Taejon as North Korean columns advance south of Seoul. Four hostile columns across the Han River near Seoul, with a fifth reported near Wonju. Two tank led columns crossed the Han last night, menacingly deep south as U S air power strikes support advances. No casualties reported.
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Tokyo
U. S
Taejon
Seoul
Han River
Wonju
Han
U S urges China not to involve forces in Korea
Washington and Beijing maneuver to keep both nationalist and communist forces from Korea's fighting. A note to the Nationalist government of Formosa warns Chiang Kai-shek to consider his own defenses before sending troops to aid South Korea and suggests consulting General Douglas MacArthur on Formosa’s defense plans.
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Washington
United States
Korea
Formosa
Chiang Kai Chek
Douglas MacArthur
Chiang
New Atomic Group Head Is Demanded
Two Republican Senators Hickenlooper of Iowa and Bricker of Ohio urged President Truman to appoint a new permanent chairman for the atomic energy commission immediately. They noted Lilienthal’s resignation last February and that interim chairmen Sumner Ike and Dean had served amid delays.
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Washington
Truman
Atomic Energy Commission
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Bricker
Ohio
David E. Lilienthal
Sumner F F.ike
Senate
Dean
B. Hickenlooper
Senate-House Atomic Energy Committee
Commission
Lilienthal
Old Master Haywood Honeycutt to Lead Prison System
Acting head of the state prison system for an indefinite period, Haywood Honeycutt rises from road gang guard to warden and then acting director under an integrated highway and public works setup. Governors kept him in key posts despite no full director rank, while aides gained top honors. The Brice Moore case raises questions as he resigned after criticism of prison labor and state materials use, with SBI findings and executive sessions unfolding. Three major gubernatorial resignations followed, including Jeff Wilson and Tony Toler, linked to financial and legal scrutiny.
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Charlotte
John D. Copeland
Weddington
Samuel A
James C
James B. Copeland
Sue Copeland
Samuel Copeland
Billy O'Dell Lucas
Rock Hill
S. C
Lexington
Samuel Edward McQuire
Thomas Bryant
Aaron Lee
Norman Barfield
McColl
Mary Elizabeth Averitte
Durham
Laurinburg
Sparta
Chauncey W. Edwards
Alleghany County
Geraldine A. Williams
Greensboro
William E. Justice
Winston- Salem
Bowman Gray Stadium
Winston-Salem
Hillard Lyons
Henderson
Donald E. Mason
Camp Lejeune
Holly Ridge
Mary Parnell Honeycutt
Sanford
Olivia
Edward High
Selma
Johnston County
Catawba
Gastonia
Floyd Fields
Bessemer City
Elma Farmer
Meyers Mill
Ramo Feeley
Wilson
New Bern
Walter L. Williams
John Richard Dobson, III
Gordon Doran
George Allison Jones
Raleigh
Ernest Edwards
Gerald Moore Ward
Smithfield
Kennel's Beach
Pamlico County
Lynn Nisbet
Haywood Honeycutt
Honeycutt
Central Prison
Highway and Public Works Commission
Fehringhaus
Hoey
Broughton
Cherry
Scott
Brice Moore
Jeff Wilson
Tony Toler
Highway Patrol
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Union Refuses Plea To End Western Rail Strike
The Switchmen's Union of North America rejects a government plea to end the five railroad walkout over a 40 hour week. They say a national emergency must exist for a return to work and offer to move government shipments deemed essential. The 4,000 strikers halted most rail traffic since June 25, with operation curtailments and mass layoffs.
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Chicago
Switchmen's Union of North America
Truman
John Thad Scott, Jr
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Scott
Korea
Great Northern
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago Great Western
Western Pacific
Denver and
Rio Grande Western
Camp Pendleton Cancels Rodeo For Training
Camp Pendleton California announced a cancellation of the planned July 5 6 rodeo in response to the international situation and will instead focus on intensified training by the Marine base authorities.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
U. S. Marine Corps
Embassy official uses bat to quell Caracas protest
CARACAS Venezuela July 3 an A U S embassy official wielding a baseball bat helped break up a demonstration by 30 smashed embassy windows with stones yesterday Frederick Kuhn prose attache was leaving the building on the way to a baseball game when the attack began Kuhn and police dispersed the attackers.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Frederick Kuhn
Theuilding
Kuhn
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