Pentagon holds Naktong line as Korean front reshapes
A reported large North Korean push across the Nak ton river tests the Taegu front. American infantry and Marines counter nearby on the south flank while Pentagon leaders insist the river and adjacent zone are not final lines, with potential fall back to hill country southeast of Taegu. The offensive signals broader tactical exchanges as forces maneuver to gain ground and blunt the rival assault.
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Counterfeiters Arrested in Missouri by Secret Service
Washington reports the Secret Service arrested two men in a De Soto Missouri cabin on charges of passing 12,900 counterfeit ten dollar notes across 23 states. Melvin Godfrey Parsons of Crystal City faces manufacturing charges while Lois Elmer Shew of De Soto is charged with passing the bogus money to merchants across the west and southeast. Authorities seized an extensive operation including presses, 40 plates, and 25 finished notes, with 40 more plates reportedly hidden in a California ravine.
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Secret Service
DeSoto
Missouri
Ey Baughman
U. S
St. Louis
Melvin Godfrey Parsons
Crystal City
Lois Elmer Shew
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Gregers
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Shew
Ozark Mountains
Ne - Baughman
California
Electrical Storm Ravages South Arkansas Killing Man
A severe electrical storm with high winds struck much of south Arkansas Tuesday, killing 54 year old Jim Davis near England after he sheltered under a tree. His son Hertman Davis escaped with minor shock as the center of the storm moved through Drew and Lincoln counties causing widespread damage and power outages.
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Jim Davis
England
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Drew
Lincoln
Little Rock
Star City
Lincoln County
Monticello
Ridgeway Hotel
Dermott
Sibernagel and Co
el Dorado
Fordyce
Hampton
Cooper Oliver
Arkansas
Wilmar
J declines to reveal location amid secret service search
Reporters were told the exact place could not be disclosed as secret service agents continue to locate lithe plates. No further specifics were provided.
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Secret Service
Taft Proposes Pay-as-You Go Plan for War Taxes
Senator Taft of Ohio urged a pay-as-you-go tax system to fund Korea war costs and rearmament. He proposed raising annual taxes to about 5 billion dollars, with net increases of 13 to 14 billion, while Treasury figures show lower current projections. President Truman and Secretary Snyder signaled a broader tax plan coming in January to curb excess profits and fund defense without immediate large rate hikes.
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Taft
Ohio
America
Treasury
Tait
Truman
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Congress
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Navy to Build Atom Powered Submarine
Washington reports the navy has authority to build the first atomic powered submarine. The 350 million shipbuilding bill signed by President Truman also funds modernization and conversion of 112 vessels, including an 83 million radar warning system, a 189 million aircraft carrier, and small combat craft for underwater operations. Rep Robeson said work will resume soon on the United States carrier at Newport News, with Navy leaders backing the supercarrier to counter submarine threats.
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Anei Navy
Rep. Robeson
United States
Hhouse Armed Services
Truman
Forrest Sherman
Naval Operations
House
Armed Services Committee
Ube Navy
Truman Seeks to Cope With Communism
Washington August 8 President Truman prepared a message to Congress urging legislation to combat sabotage and subversion by Communists while warning against hysteria. The plan calls for strengthening security laws without eroding civil liberties and outlines defects in current statutes to be addressed before adjournment, with no call to outlaw the Communist party.
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Truman
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United States
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Arkansans Seek New Deal on Mexican Labor
Washington reports a group of Arkansans urging a new contract system for Mexican laborers in U S cotton fields. They propose higher return bonds rising from 25 to 50 dollars and a mechanism to withhold a portion of the worker’s pay, directed to security and repatriation. The plan targets bond enforcement and better management of migrant labor.
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Arkansans
Washington
United States
Mexico
Hadacol Promises Health From Vitamin Rich Tonic
An advertisement features Arthur Trasierra of New Orleans praising Hadacol as boosting vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron. It claims his stomach and nerves improved after use, appetite returned, and fried foods became tolerable. The ad endorses Hadacol with a money back guarantee and urges readers to buy genuine Hadacol from The LeBlanc Corporation in 1950.
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St. Vincent de Pauli
New Orleans
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Arkahadis House Candidate Seeks Speaker Post
In Hot Springs on August 8 1951 James R Campbell veteran Gatland county representative announced his bid for speaker. He faces county Rep Pout Van Dalsetn Perryville and Bradley Rep Carroll Hollinsworth Watten. Campbell served since 1928 except one session as chief clerk and was renominated without opposition in the Democratic primary. Bernie Creger Omaha Cardinals second baseman recently batted twice in the same inning against Colorado Springs and was hit by the pitcher both times.
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UFA
Arkahadis House
Erah Gatland
Pout van Dalsetn
Perryville
Bradley
Carroll Hollinsworth
Watten
Campbell
Bernie Creger
Omaha Cardinals
Colorado Springs
Border Crossings Spark Labor Bond Fears Report
Arkansas growers complain current policy lets laborers quit without control, risking bond forfeiture for planters. Delegation met White House officials from state and labor departments and immigration service. Attendees included James Crain Wilson Harvey Adams West Memphis C Willey Alzheim er and Judge A W Oliver of Proctor.
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White House
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Immigration Servic
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James Crain Wilson
Harvey Adams
Weat
Memphis
C. Willey
Alzheimer
A. W. Oliver
Proctor
Wallace quits Progressive Party leadership split over Korea policy
Wallace resigns from the Progressive party citing its condemnation of the American stand in Korea. The move ends a three week estrangement after he supported U S actions while the party opposed them. Wallace plans no immediate political moves and will remain at his farm in South Salem New York, pursuing hybrid corn breeding once more.
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Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
Korea
Wallace
U.S
Haye
National’ Committee
C. B. Baldwin
Tenet
Baldwin
South Salem
McMath's Boys Lose Out in Garland
Curtis Ridgway appears the Democratic nominee for the 18th district circuit judge. He collapsed this morning and was taken to St Josephs hospital with unknown condition. Opponent Clyde Brown conceded defeat after a campaign marked by extensive organization and spending. Ridgway led with 6,396 votes to Brown's 5,148 across 67 precincts in Garland and Montgomery county.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
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Garland
Montgomery County
Ridgway
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