Truman seeks 300 million more A funds for atomic work
President Truman urged Congress for nearly 300 million dollars in additional atomic research funding and new plant construction to speed bomb and hydrogen bomb related projects. Defense advisers met to discuss troop positions as debates over mobilization continued. The ABC request totals 797. 8 million in cash and 400.15 million in contract authority for the coming year, with experts predicting improved separation techniques and greater fissionable material yield.
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Red China objects to U S naval move on Formosa
Peiping government accuses United States of open aggression for sending warships to guard Taiwan Formosa. Chou En lai cabled UN Secretary General Lie denouncing U S action as a threat to China’s territorial integrity and urging the UN to name Gen Douglas MacArthur as supreme UN commander in a security council session.
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John Flannagan in grave condition at home
Former Congressman John W. Flannagan Jr. lies critically ill at his Abingdon Highway home. Dr. L C McNeer reports the Ninth Virginia District figure is too unstable for hospital transfer as a nurse is secured for his care after a 6 pm collapse in his kitchen. Flannagan, a nine term victor in the district, has a storied political career.
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Widow of famed Apache leader Geronimo dies in New Mexico
Kate Cross-Eyes, widow of Geronimo the Chiricahua Apache chieftain, died yesterday at Mescalero. She lived with her son Robert on the Mescalero Reservation since 1914. Geronimo led raids in the 1870s and 1880s before surrendering to General Crook in 1886, then died in 1909.
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Phillips Attacks Reece In Lynn Garden Speech
Dayton B. Phillips criticized Carroll Reece in a Thursday night address at Lynn View High School in Lynn Garden. About 80 attendees heard Phillips reference Meece's 24 year House record and question Reece's tenure as a multi millionaire politician.
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Bitter Fight Rages Over King Leopold Return in Belgium
Socialist opposition to Leopold’s return escalates with plans for a mass parade and protests in Brussels. Strikes by coal miners and metal plants sweep Belgian industry as pro Leopold factions push parliamentary steps to recall the exiled monarch. A separate Santa Monica tale notes two tiny cars in one meter prompting a legal test next week.
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Army Sergeant Faces Red Conspiracy Charges Indictment
Santa Fe New Mexico reports Army sergeant David Greenglass has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy for selling U S atomic secrets to a go between for Russian agents for 580 dollars. He allegedly delivered secrets to Harry Gold in Albuquerque and received 500 dollars in currency. The two implicated, Fuchs and Greenglass, drew access to secrets while at Los Alamos.
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GOP Push to Keep Congress in Session Amid Korean War
Republican leaders and Senator Wherry of Nebraska urge Congress to stay in session to address ongoing Korea crisis. Wherry signals plans to resist August recess and keep lawmakers ready to act on new crises.
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Penn-Dixie Union Votes to Extend Cement Strike
Penn-Dixie workers vote to continue an 18 day strike at Penn Dials Cement Corporation. Company officials say the walkout will continue indefinitely. Federal official E F Hitchcock returned to Knoxville as negotiations resume with W A Pritchett and Local 18 officials.
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U S Draft Will Begin Reds Hurl Fresh Troops
In Korea a major clash looms as an American force faces a large Communist assault. Officials cite nine divisions and heavy armor north of Taejon and south of Suwon while debating the pace of U S military aid and readiness. Senate members urge faster containment of Communist actions worldwide.
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No Ships For Aid to Korean Force
A fragmentary report suggests opposition to sending ships for aid to Korea. Tydings, chairman of the Senate Services Committee, hints that heavy military supplies and manpower may soon be poured into Korea to reverse the Communist advance and bolster American positions. Page 2 references follow.
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Korea War Mobilization Signals Expanded Roles
Washington officials warn of a long costly struggle as the Korean War persists. Officials consider industrial mobilization to ensure weapons for Europe the Middle East Southeast Asia and Korea. President Truman maintains a wait and see stance while authorized expansion of military manpower and funding proceeds.
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Air and naval actions report heavy enemy losses in Korea
United and Australian air crews claim they destroyed 16 enemy tanks in Korea as B 29 bombers hit targets and four suspected submarines were sighted near Chimmampo harbor. Washington reports Sen Brewster expects Senate confirmation of Sumner Pike to the Atomic Energy Commission Monday amid party politics claims.
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Rail Switchmen Walkout Ends After Truman Threat
AFL switchmen suspend a 12 day strike against four of five railroads after President Truman denounces it as unjustified and promises drastic action. Workers aim to resume service and restore rolling stock with lines including Chicago Rock Island Denver Great Western Western Pacific and Western Pacific facing resumed operations.
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Munitions Board Set To Act as War Comes Plants Ready
The Munitions Board built after 1847 acts oversees stockpiling scarce materials for war. It reports progress from 1947 aims toward 1982, noting only about 40 percent of the $3.8 billion authorized spent and 40 percent of items on hand. Army Navy arsenals manage some plants while others were privatized with emergency conversion potential. The board also coordinates with private plant owners to mobilize war production if needed.
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McCarthy Accuses Acheson Over Korea Policy
Senate clash erupts as McCarthy attacks Secretary Acheson and State Department over Korea policy and South Korea aid. McCarthy calls aides deadly as State Department blasts his distortions in a national debate.
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Detroit Traffic Crackdown Cuts Speeding
Detroit enforces a six day get tough policy, sending 590 drivers to jail and reporting 23 traffic fatalities, 29 injuries, compared with 24 deaths in the prior 86 days. Judge John D. Watts says results look good and promises another six months to prove more gains.
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American Dees Quick About Face In Korea
Richard J. Comisky of Seattle was to stay two months in Seoul with the Economic Cooperation Administration. North Korean attacks forced his early departure after three days. He arrived back in Seattle on Northwest Airlines as one of the first Korean evacuees to reach the United States.
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UN Headquarters Planned in Pusan Korea
The United Nations commission on Korea will set up headquarters in Pusan South Korea. Alfred G Kattan of South Africa head of the UN commission met today in Pusan with U S Ambassador John J Muccio and Major General William F Dean commander of American Forces in Korea.
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Red Cross to Aid Korea Per Request of President Rhee
The American Red Cross will ship supplies to South Korea after a request from President Syngman Rhee. Mortimer Cooke, director for Far East activities, traveled to Korea to assess needs. A timetable of medical and relief efforts appears in the report with details on major and minor periods and daily schedules.
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