Soviet Far East move eyed as Korea tension grows
Diplomatic observers warn Russia may move Chinese troops from Manchuria to aid North Korea within weeks. They cite withdrawals in Tokyo and massing Chinese forces, while U S and British navies protect sea routes to Pusan. Submarine and air threats loom as patrols patrol Korean coasts from bases in Japan.
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Russia
United States
Far East
Manchuria
North Korea
Hainan Island
South China
South Korea
Tokyo
Korea
Soviet
Washington
UPI
Japan
Pusan
Far East Command
Pentagon
Associated Press
Suwon
Suwon-Ichon
Osan
Taejon
Blazin
U. S
Soviet Union
South
London
Andrea Vishinsky
Moscow
China
Orient
Formosa
Pyongyang
Red
William F. Dean
Hurs Ried
MacArthur
Eisenhower Addresses 47000 Scouts at National Jamboree
General Eisenhower told 47,000 Boy Scouts at Valley Forge that U S aid to resist invasion was inescapable and must be carried out by any means necessary. He warned that failing to aid South Korea would resemble Munich and stressed the costs of American freedom.
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Eisenhower
Europe
South Korea
Munich
Columbia University
Truman
Ocean Highway Work May Start By September
Work on a 22 foot wide oceanic scenic highway from Nags Head to Virginia Beach may begin on or about September 1. Bids will be advertised now. The project totals 32.51 miles in North Carolina and 22.79 miles in Virginia. Toll of 1 dollar is planned.
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Nags Head
Virginia Beach
Guy. H. Lennon
Carolina-Virginia Costal Highway Corporation
North Carolina
Virginia
Lennon
Boy Questioned In Polo Grounds Gun Death
A random shot at the Polo Grounds killed 54 year old Bernard Doyle as the Giants played the Dodgers on July Fourth. A 14 year old Negro boy was questioned and booked for juvenile delinquency over possession of firearms. Doyle’s death prompted a major police investigation with 40 detectives and autopsy to locate the bullet.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Marie Belld
Bernard Lawrence Doyle
Fairview
N. J
James J. Braddock
Doyle
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Railway Express Co
Ile
Otto Flaig
Giants
Harlem River
Yankee Stadium
Manhattan
Stock Trading Is Generally Steady After Holiday
New York July 5 stock traders returned from the Fourth with no clear outlook. In a generally steady market gains and losses balanced, with the Korean situation shaping strategy. Investors waited for further Far East developments while some issues rose on strong names like U S Steel, General Motors, J I Case, Kennecott, Air Reduction, Du Pont, General Electric, N Y Central, Standard Oil New Jersey, and Johns Manville.
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New York
U.S. Steel
General Motors
J. I. Case
Kennecott Cooper
Air Reduction
du Pont
General Electric
N. Y. Central
Standard Oil
N. J
Johns-Manville
Thomas trails Monroney in Oklahoma Democratic Senate primary
Incumbent Elmer Thomas trailed Rep. Mike Monroney by more than 6 000 votes as returns from 3 261 of 3 786 precincts were counted. Monroney led 167 592 to 161 096 with a runoff assured for July 25. Johnston Murray led the gubernatorial race, while Bill Alexander swept the GOP nomination.
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Oklahoma City
Elmer Thomas
Mike Monroney
Monroney
Thomas
Johnston Murray
Murray
William O. Cow
William H
Bill
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Bill Alexander
Senate
House
Tam O'Shanter Club Seized 27 Slot Machines
Chicago July 5 police raided the Tam O Shanter Country Club seizing 27 slot machines and arresting owner and president George S May promoter of the Tam O Shanter golf tournament. May posted 500 bond for July 10 in Morton Grove village court. Police also hit six other spots in a broad Independence Day sweep as State Attorney Boyle warned private clubs that slot machines are illegal.
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Chicago
Tam O'Shanter Country Club
George S. May
Morton Grove Village
Cook County
John S. Boyle
Independence
Boyle
Tom O'Shanter
Nationwide holiday death toll hits record 783
During a four day Independence Day weekend the accidental death count rose to 783, with 482 in traffic across 47 states and DC. Drowning claimed 178, miscellaneous accidents 122, while fireworks caused no fatalities.
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Associated Press
States
District of Columbia
Delaware
South Dakota
U. S
Senate Starts Hearings On New Tax Bill
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder testifies before the Senate Finance Committee endorsing a House tax bill cutting excise taxes by 1.01 billion dollars and raising levies on large corporations He warns that oil and gas taxes may rise and notes world events could push toward higher taxes if peace is disturbed He supports hearings with the option to pause if conditions worsen and says defense spending may rise if needed.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
House
Senate
Willis Smith Nominated for U.S. Senate in North Carolina
The State Board of Elections certified the June 24 runoff results in the Democratic primary between Willis Smith and Senator Frank Graham, making Smith the official nominee for the United States Senate.
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Raleigh
Willis Smith
United States
State Board of Elections Today
Smith
Frank Graham
Bandit King Salvatore Giuliano Killed in Sicily Lair
Palermo reports the 28 year old bandit leader Salvatore Giuliano was shot dead in his mountain hideout near Castelfrano after a two week manhunt. Police 2000 strong closed in surrounding his lair, ending a career blamed for nearly 100 police deaths and wide robberies.
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Palermo
Sicily
Salvatore Giuliano
Carabinieri
Giuliano
Ansa
Ugo Luca
North Carolina Division of Purchase and Contract Overview
A report on the state agency on the Highway building's second floor detailing its role in spending taxpayer money, the 1949 50 fiscal year total of about 50 million dollars, its statutory basis in Chapter 143, and its governance under the Governor with a board of award reviewing bids and awarding contracts.
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Director Division of Purchase & Contract
General Statutes of
North Carolina
Executive Department
Advisory Budget Commission
North Korean Tanks Break Through American Lines In Korea
Desperate fighting described as eight Russian made North Korean tanks attacked American outposts near Suwon and Soe jong. Two tanks reportedly broke through, threatening a broader Red advance toward Taejon as U.S. forces retook positions and awaited possible breakout.
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South Korea
Suwon
U. S
Suw
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Ned H. Dearborn
Council
United
Capitol Square
C. M. Williams
Division of Purchase and Contract
North Carolina Press Association
Asheville
M. Williams
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