Truman Seeks Congress For More Men Money and Control
President Truman plans to ask Congress for additional funding and authority to meet the Korea crisis. They expect requests for 5 to 8 billion dollars in military spending, power to increase armed forces by about 220000, and limited priority powers to funnel materials into arms. A tax increase is not anticipated at this time.
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Truman
Congress
F. Green
Washington
Korea
Lucas
Minds
Senate
Fuchs Spy Ring Arrest Made
New York The fourth American connected to Russia's Klaus Fuchs atom spy ring was seized at his home last night by the FBI. The Department of Justice charged him with conspiracy to commit espionage and said he recruited for a Soviet spy network that reached America’s atomic secrets. He was arraigned and held in $100,000 bail.
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New York
Russia
Klaus Fuchs
FBI
Julius Ro~senberg — & Balding
Department of Justice
America
Fuchs
Draft Boards Will Call 94 In County For Examinations
Draft boards will call 94 Tennessee counties for pre Induction physical examinations between August 1 and August 26 The call covers the first 26 days of August Col John B Hyatt state Selective Service director said 303 Tennessee men will take the exams and 102 local draft boards are being notified The places for examinations are not yet determined and boards will report quotas promptly upon receipt of the call About 57 714 men in Tennessee are classified 1 4 and the first call targets single men near age 26 Men aged 19 through 25 are slated for induction Those who fail to pass the physicals will be 4 F and those ordered to report will have 21 days to arrange affairs Historically one in about six called for examination is inducted Those passing will form a reserve of 463 men for possible future calls The Pennsylvania call directs the state to supply them as soon as possible and no later than Sept 40
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John B. Hyatt
Selective Service
Billitt
Tennessee
Sligttle
Pennessée
Mifott
Hoax Charged To McCarthy Ends Probe On Communists in Government
Washington report says the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 1 to 0 to end the investigation into Republican Senator McCarthy and his charges of Communists in government. The report bears only the three Democratic signatures Senators Tydings Green and McMahon.
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Washington
McCarthy
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tydings
Green
McMahon
Buying Spree Sends Prices Up
New York reports indicate food prices rise as traders rush to commodities futures for future delivery. The spree, described as the broadest since the days before World War I, signals higher cost of living ahead amid war news and uncertain supply.
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New York
Reuther Urges $1 Trillion Global Peace Offensive
Walter Reuther, longtime foe of communism and president of the CIO United Auto Workers, proposed to President Truman a $1 trillion, 100-year fight to rid the world of communism. He urged broader American leadership in a letter calling for a global total peace offensive.
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Detroit
Walter Rewther
United States
Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Ant
Fruman
America
Civilian Defense Plans Reported for Kingsport Area
Mayor B. Blanken said some civilian defense planes had been received for the Kingsport area but would not release details. Bristol City Manager Morrisom noted Mayor Hammer received civil defense data from the state Planning engineer, though information was not secret.
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Titmey) Blankenheeler
Kingsport
Bristol
Robert L. Morrisom
B. H. Hammer
VA suspends 16 Tennessee employees amid probe
The Veterans Administration announced suspensions of 16 Tennessee staff as investigators examine possible irregularities and mismanagement. The action followed a briefing with VA Administrator Carl Gray Jr. and Tennessee Democrats Evins and Priest. Officials named include Charles Donaghy in Knoxville and Jesse M. Wilson in Nashville among others, with hearings set in Knoxville and Philadelphia.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Tennessee
Veterans ‘AG@ministrator
Carl BR. Gray, Jr
Evins
Priest
Tennessee Democrats
Knoxville
Pennn
Charles ‘ Donaghy
Nashvile
Jesse M. Wison
Nashville VA
L. I. Beeler
M. E. Jackson
Bruce Henderson
Fon I. Guthrie
Lawrence Gartisom
Frank Bell
Robert RB. Quayeles
Credit Restrictions Ordered On Housing This Week
Washington reports President Fromen ordered broad credit restrictions to fight inflation. The actions include raising down payment requirements by the Federal Reserve and the Home Finance Agency for new construction and repairs. The Veterans Administration would require at least five percent cash down for all guaranteed or insured loans. A letter to housing administrator Raymond Foley urged continued home building despite defense needs.
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Washington
Truman ‘Sant
General Dean Leads Kum River Assault in Korea
Gen William F Dean personally led an infantry column toward a Kum River roadblock as heavy fighting raged Saturday. He said North Korean forces did not deny American lines north of Taejon and had not crossed the river in force, while U S troops remained between Taejon and the invaders with artillery and air support ready for further action.
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William ¥. Dean
Kum River
U.S. 24Th Division
Taejon
South Korea
Dear
Kum
Ene
Dean
U. & Troupe
Korea
Walled BH. Walker
Eighth Army
Tokyo
United Nations
William F. Dean
U. S 24Th Infantry Division
MacArthur
Torye
26Th Division
Demand for Pacific pact gains House backing
Washington lawmakers pressed President Truman’s mutual defense plan as the House opened debate on a 1.23 billion arms aid bill. Bipartisan support was noted, with leaders predicting quick passage and a push to lead in a Pacific pact separate from the Senate bill.
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Washington
Factic
House
U.S
Pacific
House Foreign Affairs
30 Wounded Soldiers Slain In Korea Command Fest
Thirty American soldiers were shot dead by North Koreans as they lay on litters after a Kun River crossing Sunday night. Witnesses Arnold McKenny and Capt D B Sandstrom recount firsthand accounts from a medical officer who remained with stretcher cases. Also reported: Carl Van Doren, 64, author and editor, died at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital after a brief illness.
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Amserigan
Korea
Kun River
Nen Whio
Arnold McKenny
Newport
Sandstrom
Burletex Kerrington
Carl van Doren
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
van Doren
West
Cornwall
Conn
Market Rises in New York as Stocks Gain Firmly
New York markets opened briskly with strong buying and notable gains across key stocks. General Motors Chrysler and Studebaker led the advance as investors eyed federal reports and signals of economic resilience.
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New York
Gammich
Kofed
U. S
General Motors
Chrysler
Shudeiaker Wett
War Comes 4 Fs May Have To Take Up Arms
The draft system weighs looser standards for 4-Fs and neuropsychiatric issues as the Korean crisis spurs calls for replacements. 18 teeth in position become requirement for draftees, while mild psychoneurosis cases may be admitted. Officials warn of potential job assignments for those rejected from military service in an atomic war scenario.
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Vern Haugland
Washington
Shey
Armand Te
Detenise Department
Sax Mtetr
Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Allied Aircraft Destroy Red Tanks
Allied fighters and light bombers conducted air raids in the Far East, destroying three tanks and 28 trucks by 2 pm after 81 sorties. A prior Far East Air Force communique noted action but lacked today’s details, while Jet aircraft reportedly hit more tanks with rockets and strafed trucks.
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Tongo
Oatiie
Fishing Tables and Solunar Times Listing
The obscure notice presents Solunar tables and fishing times for Stremer Bariads and nearby lakes, with daily intervals and rate notes. It lists days of the week and corresponding times, mentioning standard fees and a mix of garbled words. The fragment references Cherokee Lake and Gye Mastarn Standard Fee Date and suggests planning around specific periods for best fishing.
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Stremer
Ocho Shep Keighe
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