Eichelberger Says War Is Not Inevitable
Gen Eichelberger argues a world conflict is not inevitable in a North Carolina speech. He urges a defense treaty allowing limited ground forces with navy and air support from major powers, and stresses a need to remain armed and unafraid. The event included mayors from 17 cities, veterans groups, and a Miss North Carolina pageant.
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Joe Brown
Josef Sta
Fobent L.' Bie
Europe
Albion Staene
Japan
Russia
Uoluce
China
United States
Korea
Amos Kearns
North Carolina
Ilford Court
Cilly Feindt
Philippines rejects American drafted Japanese peace treaty
Manila's presidential committee unanimously rejects the US draft peace treaty with Japan as unacceptable to the Philippines. Foreign Minister Romulo and opposition leaders criticize the move, arguing the treaty reflects guilt over Hiroshima and Nagasaki and questions US policy in Asia.
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United States
R Presidos P. Romulo
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Mac Recto
Douglas MacArthur
John Foster Dulles
Cee Macht
al Las MacArthur W Weil
Mikado
Japan
America
Recto
Cracked Quotation by M L P About Self pity
A brief quotation notes that pity self leads to shared regret. It emphasizes individual responsibility and warns against collective mourning as a unifying weakness. The author signs with initials M L P.
Two Airmen Die In Bomber Crash At Reserve Base
At A P Hill military reservation Virginia a B 26 bomber crashed during air ground exercises killing two crewmen. Rescue teams searched the wreckage while investigators reviewed a police report of a possible mid air collision with a liaison plane from Langley Air Force Base. Fire and debris spread over a five mile wooded area near Bowling Green as troops of the 43rd Infantry Division conducted a tactical support drill.
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A. P. Hill
Langley Air Force Base
Carolina County
Bowling Green
43Rd Infantry Division
Textile Plants Curtailing For Lack Of Sales
Textile plants reduce activity due to weak orders. Officials report multiple facilities including Carter Fabrics facing shortened weeks and potential shutdowns the week of August 23 as business conditions worsen. Two plants in Great Falls South Carolina are running on reduced schedules.
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Sepah Canoe
Great Falls
S. C
Discrepancies Surface In Clinton Era Hearings
Washington (UP) Chairman John S. Wood of the House Un American Activities Committee says secret testimony by a China expert may clarify differences between Whittaker Chambers and O Edmund Clubb. Clubb and Davies are suspended pending security charges while the committee investigates disclosures related to New Masses and U S consular service in Hankow China.
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Herbert Foster Washington
John S. Wood
House Un-American Activities Committee
Statenment China
Ittaker Chambers
Georgia Democrat
State Department
Chambers
O. Edmund Clubb
Ord
Wood
Clubb
John Paton Davies Jr
Ene
Oliver Edmund Clubb
New Masses
New York
U.S
Hankow
China
Grace Hutchins
Walt Carmon
Panne
Agnes Smedley
Robert Morss Lovett
University of Chicago Bepeetennee
Sore
Mies Oe
Russia
Gasoline Fires Threaten Kansas City Flood Areas
A massive gasoline fire at an alcohol plant, fed by the worst Kansas City flood, endangers large sections of the city. Fire crews dynamite buildings to create a fire break and spray to cool tanks as 100,000 residents evacuate. Fire chief warns flames could reach residential zones.
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Kansas City
Samuel J. Smith
Harvey Baldwin
Baldwin
Kansas
L. P. Cookingham
Grady Hopes Break in Iran Oil Crisis Amid Talks
Tehran Iran American Ambassador Henry F Grady expressed hope for a break in Iran oil crisis as U S Ambassador Averell Harriman prepared to meet Premier Mohammed Mossadegh The aim is a settlement in the dispute over nationalization of oil properties with both sides urged to concede to reach a solution.
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U. S
W. Averellan
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Truman
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Americ Sime
Pentonca
Francis Shepherd
Pyeo
Shepherd
GOP Accuses Democrats Of Stalling In Debates
Republicans in Congress accuse Democrats of stalling on votes to extend price and wage controls amid inflation concerns. Administration officials deny delays, stating talks have not yet produced final decisions on controversial measures like price rollbacks and rent control. Secretary Sawyer cites earlier hesitation but argues controls remain needed.
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Ashi
House
Wolcott
Congress
Truman
Ferce
Charles Sawyer
Sawyer
Kidnap-Slayer Hunted After Betty Jean Hansen Found Dead
Betty Jean Hansen aged 20, kidnapped July 5 by her stepfather Frank W. Kristy, is found dead in a rain gully near Newhall California. Deputies identify the body by a wristwatch bearing her name and attire. Kristy is sought coast to coast as investigators weigh death causes and motive.
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Newhall
Cal
Betty Jean Hansen
Frank W. Kristy
R. L. Hill
Robert Hughes
Kristy
U.S. Highway 6
Las Vegas
Nev
Communists Accept Neutral Kaesong Zone for Talks
In Korea, the Communists agreed in principle to Ridgway’s demand that Kaesong be a neutral zone for cease fire talks and to admit 20 world press correspondents. Ridgway withheld comment as a convoy was ordered to leave for Kaesong and newsmen prepared for departure while U.N. and Communist delegates faced tough conditions.
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Earnest Hobbrecht
Korea
Matthew B. Ridgway
Kaesong
World Free Press
Ridgway
United Press
U.N. Vic- UN
U.N
Kaewereinel
Garantee
Nemipeeces Kung Pao
Hong Kong
38Th Parallel
Battleship Iowa to Return to Active Service
The 45000 ton USS Iowa will be reactivated from the Hunters Point reserve fleet. The World War II veteran was decommissioned on March 24 1949 leaving the Pacific fleet without a battleship. No definite date for formal recommissioning has been set.
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Sanfran
Iowa
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard
Navy
Pacific
Atlantic
Allies Pressing Chinese Front in Korea Conflict
UN forces reported intense pressure against Chinese lines near the 8th Army HQ in Korea. Higher command warned of danger if ceasefire talks fail, noting about 400,000 Reds massed behind front lines and ongoing probing missions with enemy material captured appearing reduced.
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the &Th
Winston ABC Election Sees Historic Voter Turnout Expected
Observers predicted more than 18 000 votes by 6 30 pm as 26 000 voters were eligible the largest number in the election history here. The last election was held August 30 1949 with a city rural split and limited campaigning this time.
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