The Truth About Our Defenses Civil Defense Costs
A Washington view on atomic war costs outlines stockpiling medical supplies and housing controls as federal led plans. It discusses regional civil defense cooperation, interdependence, and the burden of potential nationwide depopulation and long term disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Bird
Ogden R. Reid
uMuou
Washington
Civil Defense
National Security Resources Board
NLRB
Long Island Train Crash Injures Dozens After Signal Mixup
A signal switch error by 22-year-old brakeman Robert Colgan caused a Long Island passenger train to derail onto a sideline freight car in Huntington New York. About 45 to 50 people were injured none seriously. Colgan will not be held awaiting further questioning. Roy L. Saile train engine man and George A. Van Brunt fireman were treated, with Saile admitted to hospital and Van Brunt sent home. District Attorney Lindsay R. Henry called it a horrible mistake and noted conflicting statements from conductor Henry Krantz.
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Huntington
N. Y
Long Island
Robert Colgan
Huntington Hospital
Roy L. Saile
George A. van Brunt
Port Jefferson
Lindsay R. Henry
Suffolk County
Colgan
Henry
Henry Krantz
Jamaica
Local Weather Forecast Sunday Mostly Fair
Sunday weather stays generally fair with little temperature change. The high reaches about 80 degrees in the afternoon.
Spanish American War Veteran Receives Long awaited U S Check
Richard Klaber a 73 year old veteran from 428 South 19th Street finally gets a 374 30 payment for travel and subsistence in the Spanish American War. The check covers costs to reach Chicago after discharge from Manila where he served with Co G 4th U S Infantry.
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Tribune
U. S
Richard Klaber
South 19Th
United States
South 19Th Street
Klaber
Chicago
Ill
Manila
Philippine Islands
Co. G
4Th
U. S. Infantry
British Ships Bombard Inchon In Major Korean Action
Four British warships two cruisers and two destroyers bombarded Inchon on Korea s west coast for two hours with excellent results. The attack directed by British aerial spotters featured carrier based Marine planes providing fighter cover and reported no enemy fire. The raid targeted barracks oil installations factories warehouses gun emplacements railway and electric plant to reduce Inchon as a staging base for Communist reinforcements. Inchon serves Seoul and the action marks the largest British naval engagement in the Korean campaign so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Inchon
Korea
Far East
Seoul
South Korea
U.S. Air Force
U. S
Inchana
Sparkman Urges Swift Price Controls on Meat and Lumber
Senator Sparkman urged President Truman to implement price ceilings quickly on meat and lumber if Congress grants discretionary authority. He argued these commodities show the urgency for targeted controls ahead of any broad price curb program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sparkman
D- Alia
Murday
Truman
Congress
Annual Dilemma for Sneezer Fight Or Stay Home From Ragweed
Chicago readers learn hay fever season hinges on ragweed pollen as a huge annual crop threatens air quality. Experts compare options to fight or flee with Alaska, Portland, Seattle, and Mt Ranier National Park noted as low pollen refuges.
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Chicago
America
Ieee
Alaska
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Wash
Mt. Ranier National Park
Record Entry List Expected At Fair Here
Officials expect a large entry list for the 1950 Inter State Fair opening August 9 with judging starting Wednesday. 4 H foods and vegetables lead the schedule while livestock and open class competitions follow Thursday. Barley contest entries will be judged Thursday with Dr John Parker and Frank Seidl in charge. local grain inspector Herbert Dahl handles preliminary grain tests.
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Joseph W. Frisch
Wisconsin State Brewers Association
John Parker
Milwaukee
Frank Seidl
Minneapolis
Herbert Dahl
la Crosse
Madison Marine Reserve unit alerted for recall to active duty
Madison Wisconsin The organized unit of the Marine Corps Reserve was alerted Saturday for recall to active duty. Capt W Flene inspector instructor said orders came from the department of defense. Departure date destination and strength were not disclosed by commanding officer John F Jenswold U S M L R
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Madison
Wis
Marine Corps Reserve
W. Flene
Department of Defense
John F. Jenswold
U.s.mlr
Condemning of Auditorium Site On Council's Agenda
The common council plans a resolution to authorize condemnation to acquire land for the Mary E. Sawyer auditorium. City officials expect a corrected resolution this week after a prior motion directed steps to obtain property in the Fourth to Sixth and Vine to Pine streets area.
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Mary E. Sawyer
Fred Steele
Board of Public Works
Sixth
Vine
Pine Streets
Dermen
Steele
Indian Hill
Grounds and Buildings Committee
la Crosse Trust Co
Highways and Public Utilities Committees
la Crosse River
St. Cloud Street
George Street
North Salem Road
North City
Onalaska Avenue
Livingston Street
Caledonia
Rose Streets
Loomis Street
North Salem
Wood Street
Cunningham
Campbell Streets
Charles Street
Livingston
Moore Streets
Island Street
Avon
Liberty
Charles Streets
26Th Place
27Th Place
Schubert Place
van Loon Road
Zephyr Circle
27Th
Schubert Places
Hackberry Lane
Losey Court
17Th Street
Weston
Horton Streets
Third
Fourth
Pearl
King Streets
Gagland Weidner
William Rudy
117Th Street
South Avenue
Red Battalion Wiped Out By South Koreans
North Korean patrols crossed the Naktong river on a 40 mile front after a battalion attempting a crossing was wiped out Saturday. The front stretched 140 miles with renewed enemy activity and expected major blows near Taegu and Pusan.
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Tokyo
Naktong River
Eighth Army
U. S
Naktong
Wide River
Korea
Taegu
Pusan
MacArthur
Sangju
Reds
Leif Erickson
Leif Erickson Noted From Eighth U. S. Army
Chinju
Woman Sees Seventh Vision Attracting National Interest
In Necedah Wisconsin Mary Anne Van Hoof, a 40 year old mother of seven, claims six prior apparitions of Mary and promises of two more. Officials warn the faithful to stay home as crowds potentially reach tens of thousands for the August 15 feast of the Assumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necedah
Wis
Mary Anne van Hoof
Virgin Mary
la Crosse
The
Register
van Hoof
United States
Fred
Virgin
Second Baby Comes Little Cheaper for Royal Couple
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip await a second royal child likely next weekend. The new baby will receive hand me downs from Prince Charles as the family saves resources. Charles was born at Buckingham Palace. the couple plans the new arrival at Clarence House near the palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Prince Charles
Philip
Charles
Buckingham Palace
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Clarence House
Princess Elizabeth
New Tank and Radar Warning Systems Top Rearmament Priority
The House Armed Services Committee placed top priority on two programs in the large rearmament drive. They aim to rush the first new type tanks since World War II off the assembly line and complete an $85 million radar warning system. Chairman Vinson scheduled meetings for expediting subcommittees next week, with the tank group led by Rep Philbin and the radar fence group chaired by Rep Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
D-Ga
Rep. Philbin
Dmass
Rep. Rivers
D-Nc
Daughter of Diamond King In a Crime Linked Diamond Drill Tale
Pat Pharol a rugged diamond king figure is linked to a drilling saga where murder occurs. The story sketches a well educated daughter amid harsh family ties and alleged crooked dealings in mining circles.
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Pat Pharol
Eeee
Pat
Harry Bridges jailed for perjury and security concerns
A federal judge in San Francisco ordered Harry Bridges jailed after revoking his $25,000 bond. Bridges, leader of the CIO longshoremen, was found to have sworn falsely in a 1945 citizenship hearing and stripped of U S citizenship. The judge called him a Communist and dangerous to U S security.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
George B. Harris
Bridges
U. S
Big Cio Longshore Union
Harris
United States
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Korea
Communist Party
America
Kentucky Governor Finalists Lead in Senate Nomination
Gov. Earle Clements Democrat and Charles I. Dawson Republican led Kentucky’s primary with about a third of precincts reported. Both sought nomination for the full Senate term and the short term from November to January as they held early leads over three opponents.
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Louisville
Earle Clements
Charles I. Dawson
U. S. Senate
Kentucky
Clements
Senate
Dawson
Reporter hoarder sparks icy glare in Atlanta market
An Atlanta Journal reporter John Keasler hoarded sugar pepper and cigarettes in a local store provoking hostile reactions. Shoppers taunted him about ancestry patriotism and draft status while a photographer observed from behind vegetables. He warned scarcity will hit hoarders and noted store staff and customers watched for half an hour.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
John Keasler
Journal
Keasler
Korea
Keasier
Molotov Arrives in Peking for Talks with Mao
National Broadcasting Company correspondent George Folster, reporting from Tokyo, said Soviet Vice Premier V. M. Molotov arrived in Peking for conferences with Mao Tse-tung. Folster cited intelligence from an Australian source and said the embassy calls the report completely trustworthy.
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New York
National Broadcasting Company
George Thomas Folster
Tokeyo
V. M. Molotov
Peking
Mao Tze Tung
Folster
Tokyo
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Lagunade Ay
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Harry Newburg
Judiciary Committee
Newburg
Fifth Avenue
Market
Jackson Streets
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Catholic Church
Diamond King
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