Shipping Shortages Slowing U S Korea Aid Effort
Senators blame lack of shipping for slow delivery of military equipment to Korea as Communist armored columns advance. They urge faster transport and full accounting of materiel sent abroad while House members urge optimism and continued funding despite weather and logistical hurdles.
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Senator Tydings
D-Md
Korea
Iran
House
Rep. Mahon
D-Tex
Military Appropriations Subcommittee
U. S
Cannon
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Defense Establishment
Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
Congress
Europe
Truman seeks 260 million for atomic bombs and H bomb tests
President Truman asked Congress for 260 million dollars to speed development of atomic bombs and the hydrogen bomb. He said funds would enable the AEC to build advanced plants to carry out the program and stressed atomic energy's peaceful aims while strengthening defenses. He voiced confidence in Chairman Sumner Pike and noted Pike's term had expired. The article indicates more details continue on page two.
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Russia
Reds Out Number Americans As Big Battle Looms
Communists poured reinforcements into invaded South Korea with estimates between 75 000 and 90 000 troops in combat zones. American and South Korean forces reported recapturing two highway towns south of Suwon, while Pyongtaek and Chungju fell to Reds earlier. Gen MacArthur indicated two divisions in Pyongtaek area as airwaves spoke of a front line reaching Magung to Chungju and the east coast with beachheads near Yongdok. Washington officials prepared for a long costly struggle and explored mobilization to sustain global commitments.
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U. S
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MacArthur
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Yongdok
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Europe
United States
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Compton Named as Candidate for Atomic Commission Chair
Washington reports circulated that President Truman may name a new Atomic Energy Commission chair with Dr. Wilson M. Compton, president of the State College of Washington, among the top contenders. Senate action on Sumner Pike's renomination looms as Brewster predicts confirmation amid mixed party views.
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Wilson M. Compton
Atomic Commission
Washington
Capitol
Truman
Atomic Energy Commission
Pike
Johnson
D-Cole
Joint Atomic Commit
Polio cases rise as 1950 march of dimes sets record
New outbreak of infantile paralysis reported nationwide as Basil O’Connor notes a 1950 drive raising $30,783,000 and funds already totaling $2,666,129 advanced to local chapters. Several states exceed $150,000 in aid amid rising polio fears.
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Basil O'Connor
National
O'Connor
Arkansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Texas
California
Illinois
Russia Steps Up Summer Troop Drills in East Germany
U S intelligence reports indicate eight Soviet divisions in East Germany conducting exercises including tank supported river crossings. Five divisions train between Berlin and the Elbe, with three north of Berlin near Mecklenberg. 200000 Red soldiers remain active as older troops are replaced with younger recruits amid intensified maneuvers through August.
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U. S
East Germany
Elbe River
Mecklenberg
Magdeburg
Dessau
Elbe
People's Police
Germany
Oren Biggers Dies In Automobile Crash
Oren A. Biggers 28 Greensboro produce merchant and president of Oren Biggers Produce Co. was killed in an automobile accident while returning home from his office to pick up his mother. Police say he lost control and was thrown from the car. Survivors include three brothers in Charlotte and Durham, all operating produce companies. He was a World War II POW. Native of Charlotte.
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Oren A. Biggers
Biggers
Oren Biggers Produce Co
W. N. Biggers
Filbert
S. C
Howard R
George A. Biggers
Charlotte
William P. Biggers
Durham
State May Stay In Black This Year
Raleigh July 7 The Advisory Budget Commission reports the state likely remains in the black for the current fiscal year. If general fund revenues meet last year, the books will balance with an estimated year start balance of 12 to 13 million dollars. General fund income last year was $130,674,119 while spending this year is budgeted at $142,300,000, though controls may reduce that total.
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Raleigh
Advisory Budget Commission
D. S. Coltrane
Scott
Second Santa Fe derailment at Galesburg follows fatal crash
Less than 18 hours after the El Capitan crash near Galesburg two diesel units derailed during a transfer from CB&Q to Santa Fe lines. No injuries reported as crews cleared tracks and traffic resumed. The earlier 70 mph Kansas City Chief and El Capitan wreck near 4:40 a.m. left nine dead and about 750 injured.
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Santa Fe
Cb&q
Chicago
Galesburg
Fort Madison
Iowa
Kansas City
Here
ICC Approves Boost On Commuter Fare
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved fare increases for four eastern railroads, raising commuter prices by about 21 to 25 percent. The hikes cover interstate travel in six states and apply to Pennsylvania Railroad Reading Company Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines on commutation services in New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware Ohio and West Virginia.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Ohio
West Virginia
Switchmen End Strike On Four Of Five Railroads
AFL Switchmen end a 12 day walkout on four of five major Midwest and Western railroads after President Truman labeled the strike unjustified and warned of drastic action. The Rock Island line continues. restarts reported on Great Western Great Northern Denver and Rio Grande Western Western Pacific.
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AFL
Truman
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago Great Western
Great Northern
Denver and
Rio Grande Western
Western Pacific
AFL Switchmen's Union of North America
San Francisco
St. Paul
Minn
D & GW
Denver
Rock Island
Western Carolina Demands Wider Highways For Tourism
Western Carolina officials press for broader roads as tourist traffic rises with Blue Ridge Parkway ahead. The State Highway Commission inspected western North Carolina routes at Waynesville after a public meeting where Charles E. Ray Jr. urged urgent highway improvements. Ray chairs the Parks Parkway and Forest Development panel. Henry W. Jordan presided at Haywood County hearing, first western visit in years.
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State Highway Commission
North Carolina
Commission
Charles E. Ray, Jr
Blue Ridge
Ray
North Carolina Parks, Parkway and Forest Development Commission
Korea May Be Testing Ground for New Weapons
The Korean war front may serve as a testing ground for new American weapons as U S forces, amid a fierce land battle, rush into combat with improvised gear. Pentagon speculation says ground forces will trial new designs first under harsh conditions, possibly including a super bazooka and recoilless gun against North Korean tanks and artillery.
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Washington
United States
Korea
Pentagon
U S Patrol Advances in Korea Amid Stiff Backlash
An American combat patrol in South Korea begins Friday from mud hut outposts and advances about ten miles north by afternoon under blue skies. Led by Maj. Boone Seegers the unit moves jeeps along empty hamlets, clears roadblocks, crosses dynamited bridges, and makes contact with retreating enemy amid heat and rifle fire.
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South Korea
Boone Seegers
Flushing
N. Y
Joseph T. MacNarnay
Berlin
Eugene Healey
New Dorp
Staten Island
Archie Stith
Port Worth
Tex
Stock Trading Slow as Gains Tap Frac tions Rise
In a light New York market on July 7 buyers nibbled for the third straight session. Steels, motors and sugars led modest advances with Willys-Overland rising again and several major names such as U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel Chrysler Boeing Emerson Radio Corp American Telephone Commonwealth Edison Kennecott Cooper Du Pont Eastman Kodak Standard Oil NJ and American Airlines posting small gains.
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Willys-Overland
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Bethlehem Steel
Republic Steel
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Boeing
Emerson
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