Truman vows US action to check Soviet advance in Asia
President Truman announced U S military aid to Korea and warned that the United Nations must resist communist expansion. He told the Reserve Officers Association that the decision aims at peace in the world and that planes and ships will reinforce South Korea.
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Chinese Nationalists Halt War on Reds in Formosa
Chinese Nationalists, after talks with Chiang Kai-shek and Gen Chou En-lai, ordered planes halted and warships to pause attacks on the Communist mainland. The cease fire is temporary, with Nationalists promising to resume fighting later. The U S Seventh Fleet will protect Formosa from invasion, while Communist incursions may provoke clashes.
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Classified Ad Prompts Strong Buyer Interest
Mrs. W.T. Bosthe reports she received many calls after placing a classified ad in the Hingsport Times News. She says the result was very pleasing and plans to run more notices to boost sales.
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Senate Leader Lucas Sees No War With U S and USSR
Senate Democratic leader Lucas said the July 31 adjournment remains likely and warned against predicting new spending for armed forces. He noted Truman’s Korea support action may ease lawmakers’ fears, while most Republicans back showing resolve against communism in the Pacific.
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Britain Offers 18 Warships for Korean Operations
Prime Minister Attlee announced Britain would place its naval forces at U S disposal in Japanese waters to support actions in Korea. Churchill pledged support as an official source confirmed Britain offered 18 warships for mercy work in the Korean operations.
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Jamboree City Grows Like Jet Beanstalk in Pa
Valley Forge, Pa. scouts swell town into a mass gathering ahead of opening day. About 47,000 expected for the Second National Jamboree, five times the winter soldiers Washington watched in the hills. Present Truman may address the event as scouts work self-reliant with minimal supervision.
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Evacuation ships reach Jop Ports with 688 aboard
The Norwegian ship Reinholt with 6 8 8 evacuees from Korea and the Army ship William Lester with 22 evacuees arrived tonight in Japanese ports. The Reinholt carried several hospital cases among five expectant brothers. The Lester, towing the barge Jacora, sent a distress signal though no cause was stated. The vessels departed from Pusan and Inchon, Korea.
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Truman orders direct military aid to Korea heightens U.S. security
Washington reports President Truman's directive for direct military aid to Korea triggers long term plans to tighten U.S. internal security. FBI and Hoover office acted minutes after the announcement as air and land support moved to assist the South. Federal agencies have spent years developing emergency procedures.
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Recovery of 206 Bodies From Syrian Fuel Depot Blast
Rescue workers reported 208 bodies found in the wreckage near Homs after a fuel depot explosion. More than 40 percent of the injured were reported, with widespread destruction of homes and heavy material losses. An Arab dispatch from Cairo cited a damage estimate around 4.63 million and noted a warehouse fire fed the blast.
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UN approves military force to back Korean ceasefire
The UN Security Council voted seven to one to back Truman's plan of direct action to halt Communist aggression in Korea. Jutta and Heypt abstained. Yugoslavia voted no. The historic move authorizes military sanctions under the UN Charter and signals a tough stance toward Russia amid China Nationalist tensions.
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Carnival Ferris Wheel Stalls Trapping Riders In Unmarked Street Scene
On a crowded street a carnival Ferris wheel stalls with three cars halted mid ride. Passengers show mixed emotions from patience to fright as onlookers and bystanders react to the unexpected stoppage and their uncertain status.
Senate Pushes Quick Draft Act Extension Amid Korea Tensions
Senate leaders urged rapid passage of a one year draft act extension to renew President Truman's wartime authority. The measure follows a 325 to 4 House vote and faces opposition from Senator Kem who warns about expanding government power over families. Overnight delay allows further review of the compromise draft.
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Southern Army Reforms In Aftermath Of Seoul Fall
Battered forces reform as U S troops report first GI deployments to Korea. North Korean advances push toward Seoul with loss of Seoul and Kimpo airfield confirmed. U S Defense Department notes air and ground actions including strikes near Minsen and various bombing missions.
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Navy Builds New Fleet In Pacific
The United States expands Pacific force with a second task fleet to deter Communist expansion. The Seventh Task Fleet, led by the 70,000-ton carrier Valley Forge, moves under General MacArthur toward Formosa defense, with units sailing from Hong Kong and Shanghai. A 27,000-ton Pacific Fleet carrier under Pearl Harbor plans supports Long-range missions as the three four Seventh warships sail.
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Far East War Doubts Tax Cuts as Congress Debates Excise Plan
In Washington, lawmakers argue over an excise tax cut tied to a $33 million annual shift to offset lost revenue. Senate leader Lu cas warns a Korea Formosa conflict could trigger new tax increases within 30 days, while House members expect passage of the reduction with impact likely in September or October.
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Hamblen County Population Rises by 5321 Increases
Preliminary census figures released by district supervisor B J Ramacy Jr show Hamblen County with a population of 26937, up from 16681 in the previous year. Most gains occurred in Morristown as the city expanded during the year across the 1990 figures for nearby counties.
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