Ten Killed In Train Wreck Near Chicago
Reports say a derailment involved the El Capitan mail coach and the Kansas City Chief with a four to five car chain leaving the diesel locomotive behind. Eyewitness Mark Friess of Chilliotothe Illinois cites a sudden swerve and airborne moment before collision. Trains were reportedly traveling at about 90 mph for the El Capitan and 70 mph for the Chief. both were en route from Los Angeles and Kansas City to Chicago, with arrivals timed for early today.
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Chillicothe
Ill
el Capitan Mail
el Capitan
Chicago
Truman to Act If Rail Strike Persists
President Truman said he backs drastic action to end a strike by about 4,000 AFL Switchmen's Union members affecting five major railroads including Rock Island and Chicago Great Western. Mediators work in Chicago as he warned of possible moves if workers do not return to jobs. He urged a 40 hour week with higher pay rather than prolonged stoppage. In Washington he also endorsed Sumner Pike for reappointment to the Atomic Energy Commission despite Senate opposition. He criticized Senator Johnson for siding with Republicans more often than Democrats.
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Congress
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Denver and
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Western Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago
Washington
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Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
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D.-Cole
House Atomic Energy Committee
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AEC
New Zealand tuatera reveals brain eye development
Historical note describes that the tuatera from New Zealand bore an eye in the center of its head with a rudimentary eye detectable in its brain, indicating surprising evolutionary traits.
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New Zealand
North Korean Planes Flew Disguised Markings
General MacArthur reports four North Korean invader planes used South Korean markings in an Osan attack.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Osan
Americans In Plane Strikes and U N Police Force Plans
In Tokyo the U S Seventh Fleet warned it could guard Formosa and strike North Korea. At Lake Success observers urged a strong U N police force for Asia, while the Security Council prepared for MacArthur as commander. Truman eyed funds for a truth campaign in Korea and the East West struggle. Churchill supported aid to South Korea as a World War III warning echoed. Reportssaid Americans were killed or wounded in clashes. MacArthur said none killed, four wounded. Eastward, Communists swept toward Chungju. Utchin on the southeast coast was recaptured with resistance nearby.
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Congress
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South Korea
House of Commons
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Churchill
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North Korea
MacArthur
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Suwon
Chungju
Utchin
Seoul
Navy Aims At Supplying Lines Amid Bombardment
Aboard a U S cruiser the crew report a terrific explosion two to three hours after supply vessels were shelled possibly ignited by fires ashore. Americans claim ships bombarded bridges and troop concentrations on the east coast as British observers sight two North Korean planes with one skimming the British ship without casualties.
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Hamlin
U. S
Annual N. C. Press Meet Opens At Asheville Today
About 150 editors and publishers converge on Asheville for the 78th North Carolina Press Association convention. John P. McKnight, former AP bureau chief, to speak at the opening session. McKnight, a Shelby native, lives in Chapel Hill and is writing a Pope Pius XII book. R. E. Price of Rutherfordton is NCPA president.
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Associated Press
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Rome
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Shelby
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Pope Pius XII
Holt McPherson
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NCPA
Peiping Explosion Rumor Hits Hong Kong Claims Hundreds
A trusted informant in Red China said an ammunitions plant explosion in Peipin killed or injured hundreds of workers but did not provide a date. The report could not be independently verified and remained unconfirmed.
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Peiping
Hong Kong
Red China
Peipin
Public Purchasing Practices and Competitive Bidding
C M Williams discusses how state departments handle purchases over $2000 using sealed bids, publicity, and lowest responsible bid. The system emphasizes open competition, records access, broad specifications, and avoidance of exclusive patents to foster local sourcing and lower costs.
Canal defense plans shift near Sault Ste. Marie locks
Defense Minister Brooke Claxton indicated defenses around the Sault Ste. Marie canal locks may be strengthened soon as part of a general buildup of reserve forces. He stressed it is not connected to the Korean crisis. A note mentions shark skin once used for sanding wood before cheap sandpaper emerged.
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Ottawa
Brooke Claxton
Sault St. Marie Canal Locks
Halifax July 17 hearing set in sheriff nomination dispute
State Board of Elections schedules a July 17 hearing on the Halifax county sheriff nomination fight between H A House and J Reuben Daniel after a recount dispute. Daniel contends improper ballot sealing and counting issues in two precincts. House defense centers on authority to order recounts.
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Halifax County
Halifax
State Board of Elections
H. A. House
J. Reuben Daniel
Halifax Board of Elections
Daniel
Halifax Board
House
State Board
Jesse Jones
Kinston
Jones
George Green
Weldon
Americans Fall Behind In Open Golf Tournament
In Troon Scotland July 6 Jimmy McHale Philadelphia posted 73 for a 146 total risking 36 hole final. Bill Branch British pro shot 69 today with 71 yesterday for 140. Eric Moore South Africa led day with 68. Art Clark Huntington West Virginia finished 150 after a 76 and fades from tomorrow’s finale. Bobby Locke South Africa holds defending title with 69 yesterday.
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Scotland
Jimmy McHale
Philadelphia
Bill Branch
Eric Moore
South Africa
Bobby Locke
Locke
Art Clark
Huntington
W. Va
Tremors Felt in Samar and Leyte Coast Towns
Two light earthquakes were recorded in towns across Samar and Leyte today. No damage or injuries were reported, authorities said.
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Manila
Samar
Leyte
No Meeting With Subs Rises in North Korea Operations Tone
Carrier fliers noted the absence of North Korean planes near Pyongyang and the South sector during operations. They expect more activity farther north as planes are limited. Carrier aircraft conducted precision work around Pyongyang yielding results to support the overall objective. Struble traveled to Tokyo from his cruiser flagship and returned after the conference.
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Tion
Pyongyang
North Korea
Struble
Tokyo
Rains Shut Off Access to Small Seldom Seen Community
Heavy rains overnight isolated the suburb of Seldom Seen on Saw Mill Run Boulevard. A dozen homes remain reachable only by foot as floodwaters thwart road access.
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Pittsburgh
Saw Mill Run
When to Replace Dim Under-Glass Light Bulbs
The guide notes that bulbs showing persistent dinginess unremovable by cleaning should be discarded. It warns that bulbs dark under the glass still use normal electricity but emit significantly reduced light, indicating inefficiency or failure.
Five Counties to Receive Surplus Food Aid
Raleigh plans for distributing government surplus food to Edgecombe Wake Wilson Nash and Johnston counties were discussed. Officials expect potatoes butter cheese dried eggs and dried milk to be moved under disaster loan area designation with emergency loans available until new crops are harvested.
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Wake
Wilson
Nash
Johnston
U. S. Department of Agriculture
L. Y. Ballentine
Atlanta
Office of the Production and Marketing Administration
J. P. Davis
Surplus Foods
Scott
State Department of Agriculture
Harold D. Cooley
C. S. Bunn
Nash County Red Cross
Ellen Winston
Eugene Brown
Welfare Department
John A. Winfield
Davis Ballentine
J. A. Hutchins
PMA
Senator Hoey Says Pike Likely to Be Confirmed to AEC
North Carolina senator Clyde R Hoey says Sumner Pike will be confirmed to the atomic energy commission by the Senate on the basis of an understanding with President Truman that Pike will not serve as chairman. The remark came last night amid broader political discussion. About 15 000 plant species are native to the United States and Canada.
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North Carolina
Sumner Pike
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
Clyde R. Hoey
Truman
Pike
Commission
United States
Canada
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