Four Billion Warplane Program Ordered and Explained
Washington reports the government ordered work to start on about 4.3 billion dollars of aircraft without awaiting Congress. Letters of intention were sent to virtually all manufacturers, with detailed contracts to follow, amid rising production goals and pending defense appropriations.
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Ives Seeks Stand-By Control Power For Truman
Senate Republican Ives urged President Truman be granted stand-by authority to impose wage price and possibly rationing controls amid a grave world situation and Korean crisis. He called for congressional action as the Banking Committee weighs broad mobilization steps and warned against delay and panic hoarding.
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Earthquakes drive Calipatria residents from quake damaged town
A sequence of strong earthquakes battered Calipatria and the Imperial Valley with the tenth and eleventh shocks prompting residents to flee to relatives’ homes. San Diego reported strong tremors as plaster and bricks loosened, while police noted no panic but widespread fear of further quakes.
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Vice Consul Killed in Tibet by Mistake
State Department says American vice consul Douglas S. Mackiernan was shot by Tibetan border guards who mistook his party for bandits during a 1200 mile trek from Sink ing Providence Northwest China. The April 13 incident killed two locals and wounded a third. an American companion Frank Bessac escaped. Tibet apologized and Moscow radio had accused Mackiernan of organizing anti Communist bands.
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Moscow Radio
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India
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Foreign Service
Many Failings To Heed Draft Notice Across U S
The Associated Press reports for the past week many registrants missed draft summons due to moving, military service, travel, jail, death, marriage, or family dependency. In New York 196 of 838 failed to appear, while St Louis saw 98 of 325 delinquent. Officials warned that married registrants face later consideration and immediate induction may follow for noncompliance.
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Administration Presses for Europe Aid to Preserve Marshall Plan
Washington reports that the administration urged Congress to fund a third year of European recovery aid, arguing that rebuilding Western Europe's economic and military strength is essential amid rising defense costs in Korea and global tensions. Dean Acheson and William Foster pressed lawmakers to approve continued support despite Republican resistance.
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War reporting clash with Echols over Okinawa troops
Tokyo July 29 General MacArthur's information chief Col M P Echols charged war correspondents with security breaches and undesirable reports while denying censorship in Korea He cited Reuters reporting that U S troops arrived from Okinawa and urged discretion in frontline coverage.
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Democrats Name Bowles McMahon Benton To Lead Connecticut Ticket
Connecticut Democrats at the state convention nominated Governor Chester Bowles and U S Senators Brien McMahon and William Benton to head the ticket for the fall elections. Benton won a challenge from former Lieutenant Governor Wilbert Snow. Bowles, a former OPA chief, and McMahon were renominated by acclamation, backing a platform to aid the armed forces in Korea and defend inflation. Lodge is the Republican rival for Bowles.
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Graham Denies U N Appointment Rumor
Senator Graham of North Carolina says he knows nothing about reports he could join the American delegation to the United Nations. He would resign his Senate seat if appointed to the General Assembly, with Willis Smith likely to fill the unexpired term after Graham’s gubernatorial appointment ends.
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Two Arrested In Harry Gold Spy Case
Two suspects Abraham Brothman and Miriam Moskowitz face charges of conspiring with Harry Gold to testify falsely before a federal grand jury probing subversive activity. They were arrested at the Ulster Chemical plant in Cliffwood New Jersey.#
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AMA Urges Doctors to Volunteer for Military Duty
The American Medical Association calls on physicians trained at government expense to volunteer for military service. AMA President Dr. Elmer L. Henderson says armed forces medical care must be ensured even if new legislation is needed. The council notes a critical need for more doctors in the armed forces and urges those deferred during World War I to step forward.
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Enemy thrust nears Kumchon as U N forces brace in Korea
Reports say North Korean forces breached toward Kumchon within 10 miles of the vital communications hub, while other columns moved up to 55 miles from Pusan. U N and U.S. troops hold positions as Admiral MacArthur’s headquarters warn of a renewed large-scale assault along a 200 mile front.
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Excess Profits Tax May Be Included In Program
Rep. Millis announces intent to push an excess profits tax tied to defense contract renegotiations to curb profiteering. He argues such a levy, used in WWI, could reassure the public as the nation rearms, with action sought before adjournment and targeting next year’s income.
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Anti-Leopold Riots Intensify as Brussels Quells Protests
In Brussels on July 29 anti Leopoldists clashed with endarmes as troops moved to seize power stations and communications. Rioters sang revolutionary songs while cobblestones and bottles flew. ambulances ferried injured, including a limping woman. The city remained under siege with police and mounted units involved.
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