The Truth About Our Defenses Mobilization Slow Start In Korea War
The piece argues the U S mobilization remains slow due to lagging Defense Department requests and political constraints. It notes planners fear a four alarm mobilization and details manpower and equipment gaps versus pre Korean War strength, warning of future planning difficulties.
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Department of Defense
Defense Department
Korea
Department
National Guard
Navy
Naval Air Reserve
Finletter Air Policy Commission
New UMIT Plan Ready For Congress Soon
A Defense Department spokesman told the Senate Armed Services Committee that a new universal military training plan for youths likely 18 and 19 years old is under intensive study and should reach Congress soon. Senator Tydings noted that additional manpower methods beyond the draft are likely needed. The panel paused draft provisions allowing 18-year-olds to volunteer for one year to avoid longer service for 19-year-olds.
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Washington
Defense Department
Congress
H. A. Houser
Senate Armed Services Committee
Tydings
Army
Navy
Air Force
Houser
Department of Defense
National Guard
Marines
Senate
Truman Shakes RFC Board, Names New Members
President Truman fired two RFC directors including Chairman Harley Hise and named three new members to the five man board. The change aims to revitalize the lending agency amid criticism over large loans and casino related investments. Senate confirmation still required for all appointees.
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Washington
Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Congress
Commerce Department
Harley Hise
Lustron Corporation
Nevada
White House
Maryland
Walter Lee Dunham
Michigan
C. Edward Rowe
Massachusetts
Walter E. Cosgriff
Salt Lake City
W. Elmer Harber
Seminole
Shawnee
Okla
Henry A. M. Mulligan
Senate
Weather Outlook for La Crosse and Vicinity
Clearing and cooler tonight with Friday generally fair and cool. Low around 56 degrees and Friday high near 56. Swimming pool temperature about 72 degrees.
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la Crosse
Gasoline Price War Triggers Newark Shutdowns
Frantic motorists combed open stations amid New Jersey price war disruptions. Guards at pumps and armed operators highlighted tensions as Governor Driscoll ordered an investigation. The New Jersey Gasoline Retailers association led a planned week long shutdown to pressure a price war ban after a two week drop to about 20.9 cents per gallon from 2.9. About 3,000 stations had shut down voluntarily the day before.
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Newark
New Jersey
Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey Gasoline Retailers Association
Americans Drive Toward Chinju Front as Battle Rages
U S troops advanced 13 miles toward Chinju vein of action in Korea, closing an armored trap on up to 1,000 enemy troops. MacArthur says South Korean forces halted the enemy eight miles west of Pohang as Taegu faces renewed pressure. four Mustang pilots shot down near Kigye and Yongchon-Pohang road.
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Tokyo
U. S
Chinju
South Korea
Taegu
Naktong River
Eighth Army
Pohang
Sea of Japan
Pusan
Hal Boyle
Korea
Yongdok
Kigye
Yongchon-Pohang
Truman Sees No Need For New OPA And Credit Powers
President Truman said no revival of the World War II OPA is needed and old-line agencies may handle emergencies amid the Korean crisis. He backs discretionary price and wage controls but wants to avoid delaying his broader plan while Congress finishes details on credit and market controls. Bishop Treacy bans Necedah observances Aug 15 tied to visions claimed by Anna Van Hoof, warning faithful against public events and future disapproval of the Mother of God devotion.
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Truman
Senate
House
Capitol Hill
John P. Treacy
la Crosse
Necedah
Anna van Heet
Mary
van Hoof
James Finucan
Treacy
Wisconsin
Appleton
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dubuque, la
Our Lady of Necedah
Office of Price Administration
White House
Camp McCoy Reactivated as Site for Air Force Academy
Camp McCoy in Monroe county Wisconsin is ordered reactivated as one of five training posts. Col Jacob J Gerhardt notes 27000 troop capacity but occupancy can be phased in. The post is considered for the air force academy and the move may ease summer training deadlines.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Jacob J. Gerhardt
Monroe County
Fifth Army
Chicago
Gerhardt
Gardner Withrow
la Crosse
Wendell McEldowney
West Salem
Washington, D. C
McEldowney
Air Progress Committee
National Guardsmen
ROTC
Bridge Approach Job At Prairie Approved
Madison Wisconsin Gov Rennebohm signed contracts approving nearly 700000 dollars of highway work across Wisconsin counties The Prairie du Chien project resurfaces 342 miles of U S 18 as the river crossing approach The contract to Universal Engineering Co Medford was 59333 dollars The largest job 167394 dollars grades and drains four miles of state 69 between Monroe and Monticello in Green County Groves Co Minneapolis received that contract
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien
Rennebohm
U. S. 18
Mississippi River
Universal Engineering Co
Medford
Dog Guides Blind Horse Dollie in Oklahoma Farmland
Four year old dog Gal acts as eyes for seven year old mare Dollie on J M Collins farm near Spencer Oklahoma. Collins bought Collie for 20 dollars five years ago and trained Dollie as a plow horse. Gal follows Dollie nightly and ensures safe access to the barn, earning trust from Collins and neighbors.
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Spencer
Okla
Gal
Dollie
Green Pastures
J M. Collins
Oklahoma
Collins
Oklahoma City
Collie
Collin
Gai
Weather Clears as Crowds Expected at 60th Inter State Fair
Forecasters predicted clearing skies to draw thousands from the Coulee Region to the 60th Inter State Fair in La Crosse. Wed night rain cooled dust but delayed ice shows and some grandstand acts, with two shows planned if public demand warrants.
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Coulee
Fair Association
Joseph W. Frisch
la Crosse
Mississippi Valley
Association
Security council to press Malik in closed UN talks
Western delegates met in New York seeking to break the deadlock with Soviet leader Malik. Britain’s Sir Gladwyn Jebb chaired the session as Arne Sunde of Norway called Malik to discuss procedural moves ahead of the regular council vote.
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Security Council
Jakob A. Malik
Malik
Russia
Yugoslavia
New York
Gladwyn Jebb
Britain
Arne Sunde
Norway
Berak
White House pushes to head off rail strike during Korea crisis
The White House presses anew to avert a large railroad walkout during the Korean war crisis. Union leaders seek a 40 hour week for 300000 conductors and trainmen while talks with railroads and unions resume Thursday. A prior fact finding board opposed the shorter week.
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Washington
White House
Truman
John R. Steelman
Mr. Truman
Railway Labor Act
Western
Senate
Morse
R-Ore
W. P. Kennedy
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
R. O. Hughes
Order of
Donnell
R-Mo
Senate Labor Committee
Four Children Killed After Picnic Bus Rollover
A truck carrying 41 singing children from East Millinocket was driverless after losing control near Mattawawkeag Maine. The vehicle climbed a roadside embankment and overturned. Four children died and the rest, except one, were wounded while two adults were also injured.
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Mattawamkeag
East Millinocket
Nebraska Governor Candidates Run Almost A Dead Heat
In Omaha a close race for the Nebraska Democratic gubernatorial nomination left the outcome uncertain as Walter Raecke led with 26,679 votes and Terry Carpenter had 25,642 from most precincts. Three other candidates trailed.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Val Peterson
Walter R. Raecke
Central City
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Home Defenders of Freedom Claim Victory in Hoarding Fight
Portland leaders say the Home Defenders of Freedom halted wartime hoarding with a pledge drive. They report no shortages in 25 stores for sugar coffee bacon or canned meat, and energy around the plan drew 15 000 lapel buttons 50 000 in stock exhausted by Tuesday. Other cities show interest and pledge cards spread nationwide.
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Home Defenders of Freedom
Portland
Greater
Edward H. Kessler, Jr
Kessler
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Air Express
Tucson
Ariz
Syracuse
N. Y
Youngstown
Wheeling
Cambridge
Mass
Defenders of Freedom
Senate Group Boosts Top Corporate Tax
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved President Truman’s plan to raise corporate taxes by 1.5 billion dollars annually, increasing the top rate from 38 to 45 percent effective July 1, 1950. The move is part of a broader five billion dollar tax package to fund Korea war needs and armament, with continuation of debate on an excess profits tax.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
Mr. Truman
America
House
Congress
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Prairie
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Harold W. Ward
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