Light contact at front as UN forces press Korea war tempo
The fighting slowed to light contact along the 100 mile front while the UN, awaiting a truce response from the Communist high command, maintains full war tempo. Van Fleet calls it business as usual as Air Force and Navy actions continue. Allied planes blast red airfields behind lines, with B 29 strikes on Kangdong and attacks on supply routes disrupting moves of troops and materiel.
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James A. van Fleet
High Command
United Nations Armed Forces
van Fleet
Air Force
Tokyo
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Navy
Wonsan
Ridgway
Red Command
Kangdong
Korea
India
Pakistan
Free Asia
Thailand
Malaya
Europe Watches Ridgway Korea Cease Fire Effort
Western Europe welcomed Gen. Ridgway’s cease-fire appeal for Korea. Britain approved the plan and hoped for success on the Jutlandia hospital ship near Wonsan. Denmark Italy and France voiced cautious approval amid mixed commentary on U S initiative.
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Europe
Korea
London
Matthew B. Ridgway
London Foreign Office
Britain
Ridgway
Jutlandia
Wonsan
Copenhagen
Ole Bjoern Kraft
Washington
Draft Prospects Question Cease-Fire Impact on Draft
Youths with induction numbers ask if Korea cease-fire lets them stay civilian. Deputy Defense Secretary Lovett says inquiries flow in as draft boards assign numbers.
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Washington
Dune Wy
Defense Secy
Robert A. Lovett
Defense Dept
Doctor Kills Self in Hotel Murder Case Details
Doctor Peake, facing charges of molesting four Seal Beach youths, killed himself in a Los Angeles hotel after failing to appear in court. His wife reported a note predicting his suicide and referencing an expensive car found in Lynwood. He had confessed to the criminal acts and had been released on bond days earlier.
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Seal Beach
Peake
Tong Beach
Katherine Peake
Via de Roma
Farm Prices Dip in June
The Agriculture Department reports average farm prices fell more than 1 percent in the first half of June, marking the fourth straight monthly drop. Despite some rises, none hit parity. Beef, calves, cotton, wool remain under price ceilings. The index was 305 percent of the 1910 14 base, down from 313 in February but 22 percent above last June. Prices paid by farmers for materials and labor hit 283 percent of the base.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Czechs to Return U.S. Jet Planes and Release 2 Pilots
Prague announced it would return two U.S. jet fighters that strayed onto a Czech airfield and release the two pilots. The note to Ambassador Ellis Briggs voiced irritation over three U.S. notes demanding immediate release and noted Lt. Bjorn Johansen, a Norwegian, will be sent home. Foreign Minister Vilian Siroky rejected U.S. influence over Czech government decisions on the matter.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
U.S
Ellis ©. Briggs
Bjoern Johansen
United States
Germany
Norway
Vilian Siroky
Briggs
Czech Republic
Portland Sees Relief As Heat Eases From Record June
Portland area faces relief from this year’s hottest spell as temperatures near 97 at the city airport yesterday afternoon, just shy of June’s all time high. Officials warned of continued high heat with a forecast for cooler conditions today.
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Portland
Ore
Revolt Grips Thailand as Navy Seizes Premier
A Thai revolt prompts the navy to seize Premier Phibun with an ultimatum. Gen Phin warned of attack if he did not surrender, while Ranapaksa threatened bombing if Phibun remained. An American embassy building was struck by a stray bullet but no injuries. Airlines diverted and the U.S. advised citizens to postpone travel until the crisis clarifies.
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Phin
Phibun
Sheldon
Ranapakas
Bangkok
United States
Thailand
Hong Kong
Burma
Indo-China
Asia
Van Fleet Escapes Helicopter Crash Off Korea
June 25 Van Fleet commander James A. Van Fleet of the U N ground forces in Korea narrowly escaped a deadly helicopter crash aboard the USS Los Angeles off Korea's east coast. He said he was only shaken up by the mishap and escaped unhurt.
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Kurita
James A. van Fleet
U.N
Korea
Los Angeles
van Fleet
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