Rhee Bans News Broadcasts in South Korea
South Korea under Syngman Rhee orders censorship of incoming publications and bans Voice of America broadcasts. The move blocks foreign papers and outlets, while Washington reports Korea war casualties at 109 732 total with 19 317 dead and 78 116 wounded.
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Voice of America
United States
Washington
Defense Department
Korea
Hiree
South Korea
Clarence Rhee
Syngman Rhee
National Assembly
Red Drive Beaten Back in Korea Hill Clash
In Seoul on June 14, Chinese Communist forces launched a savage assault to drive American troops of Oklahoma's 45th Thunderbird Division from a newly won strategic hill. The hill was among five captured by the 45th in two days of heavy fighting, the deepest penetration of the unofficial truce line since Panmunjom talks began last November.
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Seoul
Korea
Oklahoma
45Th “Thunderbird
45Th
United States
Panmunjom
Truman Heads East for Atomic Submarine Ceremony Start
President Truman’s special train left at 2 am for Groton Conn to attend ceremonies marking the start of construction of America’s first atomic powered submarine. Unusual White House precautions aim to keep the speech text secret until just before he speaks, suggesting a possible special announcement perhaps on atomic energy.
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Washington
Truman
Groton
Conn
America
White House
California Democrats rally behind Kefauver influenced win
The California Kefauver primary shows a Democrat with more votes than a Republican for the first time in 26 years. Kefauver secured 1,128,639 votes to Warren's 997,609, signaling that a clean, appealing Democrat can mobilize strong party support despite registration limitations.
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California
Kefauver
Warren
State Kefauver Bloc Meets
Fresno delegates to the California Democratic presidential convention meet to study strategy and name alternate and sub alternate members to the national committee. A slate of 76 delegates pledged to Tennessee Senator Kefauver will nominate California’s new national committeeman and committeewoman. The question: whether old guard Democrats tied to Edmund G Brown will be included, and liberal Brown supporters may be invited to Chicago.
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Kefauver
Fresno
California
Carrava
Tennessee
Sstes Kefauver
Edmund G. Brown
Brown
Chicago
Superbomber Destroyed by Blast Flames
A Convair spokesman said a B-36 Superbomber exploded and burned at the bay near Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp in San Diego while gasoline was being drained for weighing. A spark between the plane and a gas truck ignited fuel, causing the tanks to erupt in a roar and flames that rose hundreds of feet.
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San Diego
Emi
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp
Air Corps
Convair
Water Spout Damages Tampa Bay Area Homes
A large water spout roared across Tampa Bay and struck St. Petersburg causing heavy damage to homes and boats. No injuries were reported though property losses were estimated up to 75 000. Winds around 100 mph toppled timbers and downed power lines cutting electricity to about 400 homes.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Tampa Bay
Big Bayou
Jack Sellers
Mystery sky light over Long Beach suburbs
Reports from Norwalk deputies and residents describe a brilliant white light, amber halo, moving swiftly above Artesia Lake and Norwalk around 9 30 pm. Ed Downs of Municipal Airport says two Air Force jets were overhead but found nothing unusual. Jets landed shortly after. experts note landing lights can be mistaken for aerial phenomena.
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Long Beach
Norwalk
Sheriff's Deputies
Artesis
Laken
Thed
Ed Downs
Municipal
Tod
Air Fore
North Long Beach
Downs
Pierre
Truman Criticizes Old Age Benefits In U S Letter
President Truman, in a letter to Mrs. Elizabeth Cochraine of Rochester, criticizes old age insurance payments as inadequate and urges a $38 monthly increase. He blames a Republican bloc and the American Medical Association for blocking stronger legislation, noting the House plans a new version rejected earlier.
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Washington
Truman
Elizabeth Cochraine
Rochester
N.Y. S
Andrcan Medical Assn
House
Local Tide Forecast Incomplete For Tol Quay
The report outlines high tide at 4:28 p.m. and 9:29 a.m. with low tides nearby. Expected heights around 11 feet at peak times, indicating significant tidal variation for the day.
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Arda Thompson
Joan Tuthill
Shirley Russell
Burton Chace
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Trumen
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