McMahon Hints A Bomb Could Shape War Tactics
Senator McMahon suggested nuclear war might hinge on radiological capabilities and new, more effective A bombs. The Atomic Energy Commission report discusses radiological warfare, its limitations, psychological impact, and potential underground or air detonations with vast destruction and deadly radiation.
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Kremlin blocks peace effort, U S leader warns of risk
A wartime address cites failure to end hostilities as humanity’s tragedy. The speaker says the Kremlin's actions block progress and warns that atomic stockpiles in Russia and the United States threaten the home front, risking thousands more casualties than Korea.
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West Virginia boy wins national Soap Box Derby title
AKRON Aug 14 AP Harold D Williamson 11 from Charleston WV wins the 13th derby before about 50 060 spectators. He carries a Sunday school testament as luck charm and earns a 5069 four year scholarship. Jonn D Eidson Jefferson City placed second in prelims. Donald Alter Banville PA took runner up in finals. Richard Dougan Munice IN 13 took third.
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Chinese Air Force vows continued raids on Reds coast
Nationalist China's air force says it will keep patrolling the Red China coast and attack Communist craft to defend Formosa. It cites cooperation with allied forces and references the U S 7th Fleet. The review notes prior missions and large materiel destruction.
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Solons Seek Clearer Defense Cost Estimates
Congressional leaders seek definite figures on billions more needed for Korea war costs and related defense programs. President Truman’s upcoming requests remain uncertain as Sen Connally calls for fresh data from Defense Johnson hearings and reviews of plans tied to a $4 billion push to rearm Western Europe.
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Heavy Week End Rain Averted Million Crop Loss
A 3 inch weekend rainfall in St Louis county averted an estimated 1 million dollar crop loss. County P M A chairman Charles H. Stemme said 500000 dollars in damage had already occurred from drought. Weatherman Harry F Wahlgreen forecast more rain today.
To Seek Changes In Peace Appeal Heading Abroad
New York Aug 14 AP QC John Rogge an original signer of the communist led world peace appeal left for Europe to push amendments. He would urge the World Partisans for Peace to brand North Korea as aggressor and widen the petition to denounce aggressive wars. Rogge, once an assistant U S attorney general, doubts Prague hosts will accept. He may be expelled and asks other signers to join in denouncing North Korea.
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Thached-Roof Air Cover Roars Aloft To Rescue Marines
Aboard a U S Navy carrier off Korea on August 14 a makeshift air cover named Thached Roof roared to the rescue of a Marine ambulance unit pinned by enemy mortars and machine guns. Marine planes blasted enemy positions while ground troops credited the aerial defense to the carrier commander derisively dubbed Thached Roof.
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