U.S. Sea Air Move in Korea Seen Unlikely
U.S. military officials doubt an early large scale amphibious or airborne invasion behind Korean lines is feasible due to manpower and transport limits. Some expect small ship landings for demolition and scouting may occur, while two airborne divisions exist but face transport challenges.
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Washington
Red Army
Korea
Europe
Pacific Islands
1St Marine Division
Ven. MacArthur
United States
82Nd
11Th
Thief Faces Rapid Arrest After City Theft Tale
A domestic servant in Bombay stole about $12,000 and a diamond watch from his master then fled. He was robbed by a Punjab taxi driver, walked to a nearby police station to report, and police recorded his statement before arresting him.
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Bombay
India
Punjab
Diamond deal in Copper City cloak and danger rises
Private detective Del Dorsam is hired by Frank Pharol to guard a shipment of 25 000 carats of diamonds to Copper City. Pharol insists on secrecy and a two to three day job, offering 100 dollars per day and a potential big bonus.
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Frank Pharol
Mr. Dorsam
Arizona
Pharol
Dorsam
Del
Frank
Tucson
Southwest
New York
Holland
Copper City
Mike Dominico
Dominico
Pharos
Mike
Phajol
Lou Bryer
Pat
del Dorsam
Copper
Frank Phajol
Today's Birthday: Ralph Johnson Bunche Aug 7 1904
Ralph Johnson Bunche born August 7 1904 in Detroit son of a barber and grandson of a slave. Political scientist and educator, he rose to prominence as head of the U N Palestine Commission and was the first Negro to hold a high post in the state department.
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Ralph Johnson Bunche
Detroit
U. N. Palestine Commission
State Department
Insane Inmates Escape Florida State Hospital
Seven criminal insane inmates escaped from the Florida state hospital at Chattahoochee. Eight inmates fled at 2 30 a m, one was captured. Five escaped in a station wagon, two on foot. They overpowered guards with a bench slab and used an aluminum key to unlock doors. A car theft at Ponce de Leon provided the only clue.
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Chattahoochee
Fla
Florida State Hospital
Florida
South Georgia
Alabama
Tulsa
Georgia
Frank Palsgraaf
Palsgraaf
Ponce de Leon
Here
Pin-Up Pictures From Cheesecake Mills For GIs
Hollywood reports movie cheesecake mills churn out pin-up photos for Korea bound servicemen. Lana Turner Esther Williams Betty Grable and Jane Russell remain GI favorites. new faces Shelly Winters Ava Gardner Debra Paget and Vera Ellen join the list.
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Hollywood
Korea
Lana Turner
Esther Williams
Betty Grable
Jane Russell
Shelly Winters
Ava Gardner
Debra Paget
Vera Ellen
Polio Epidemic Easing Fears In Wytheville District
Wytheville district residents hope for relief as only three new polio cases were reported in Wythe County this weekend. Since July 1 the epidemic has affected 123 of 23,000 residents and the state health department lists 14 deaths.
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Wytheville
Wythe County
State Health Department
CIO Amateur Contest Dates Set At La Crosse Fair
The CIO announces an amateur contest at the La Crosse Interstate Fair this week. Entries must be mailed to the CIO public relations committee in La Crosse with late entries including a contact number. Acts include singers, tap dancers, a magician, comedians, quartets, skits and other entertainment. First prize is a $50 Doerflinger merchandise certificate among $175 total merchandise awards. Eliminations run midweek with three prizes nightly. finalists compete Saturday for grand prizes, broadcast on Sunday via tape by WLCX. Admission to the CIO exhibit is free with movies and product displays offered daily.
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CIO
la Crosse
CIO Public Relations Committee
Gillette Street
Doerflinger
WLCX
Anglers Scoop Fish as Kalkfontein Dam Overflows
Anglers at Kalkfontein Dam in South Africa abandon rods and wade into the spill to hand catch sacks of fish swept into a pan below the overflow, turning a flood into a makeshift harvest for the moment.
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Kalkfontein Dam
South Africa
Vivien Leigh Returns to Lead Streetcar in U S Film
Hollywood reports Vivien Leigh returns to the screen for the first time in ten years to star in the film adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire. She is the wife of Sir Laurence Olivier and is back in Hollywood for production.
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Hollywood
Vivien Leigh
Laurence Oliver
Classified as second class matter at La Crosse post
The notice states the publication is entered as second class matter on June 23, 1904 at the La Crosse Wisconsin post office under the 1879 act.
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la Crosse
Wis
Taylor Faces Idaho Primary Test for Senate Seat
Senator Glen Taylor, a former actor and 1948 Wallace vice presidential candidate, faces Idaho Democratic voters Tuesday to decide his future in the Senate. National focus centers on Idaho with two Senate seats on the ballot, while rivals allege ties to Communist fronts and Barton Blanchard current context ties. (Note: This line is constrained. see final.)
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Associated Press
Glen Taylor
Henry A. Wallace
Idaho
Senate
Nebraska
Arkansas
Connecticut
North Carolina
Taylor
D. Worth Clark
Truman
Henry C. Dworshak
Dworshak
Bert H. Miller
Miller
Shannon Airport to Open World-First Airport Hospital
Eire claims Shannon Airport will run the world’s first hospital operated directly by an airport authority. The facility aims to serve travelers and staff, illustrating a new model for medical care at air hubs.
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Shannon
Eire
FASTEETH Restores Comfort With Firm Denture Hold
An alkaline powder for dentures makes plates feel firmer and less loose. It soothes gums and reduces embarrassment from wobbling false teeth. Available at drug stores.
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South Third Street
Cheesecake Mills
UN Security Council
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China
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Tsiang
Chiang Kai-shek
U. S
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