Senators Clash Over Korea Policy Blame Game
In a sharp Senate clash Democrats and Republicans trade blame for the Korean War. Senator Wherry accuses Democrats of whitewashing Truman era blunders while Senator McMahon counters that Republicans opposed efforts to keep Europe from Communist control. Both sides warn voters about foreign policy before November.
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Korean Front Sees River Bridges Used In Push Toward Masan
Allied forces report a Russian style submerged suspension bridge moved a regiment of about 3 000 men and tanks across a river near Waegwan to meet South Korean defenders. U S 8th Army says air support likely knocked out Red armored cars as new fighting unfolds near Masan and Pohang. Kim Il Sung orders annihilation of American and South Korean troops within 16 days.
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Earliest Arc Light Used in Radio Experiments
The arc light, once common in early electric street lighting, also aided initial experiments in radio telephony, linking illumination tech with wireless sound transmission.
O'Dwyer Named Ambassador to Mexico by Truman
President Truman nominates Mayor William O'Dwyer of New York City as ambassador to Mexico. A Sept 1 Senate submission is planned with O'Dwyer resigning as mayor around that time triggering a New York mayoral race. Walter Thurston to receive a new top diplomatic assignment.
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Plane Crash Fatal To Four
A light plane crashed in a bean field near Sweetwater killing four aboard. Farmer John Ridge reported two men a woman and a child were the victims though identities were unknown. The plane circled his farm five minutes before diving. a spotty fog hung low as witnesses described. State police dispatched a patrol to the Ridge farm.
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Rail unions press for 40 hour week amid 17 month dispute
Railroad officials defend current pay as unions push to cut yard shift to 40 hours without pay loss. The presidents board backed shorter hours but not equal pay for non yard workers. Trainmen and conductors seek wage parity with firemen and engineers, but the board rejected that request.
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Royal baby born at Buckingham Palace grounds
Elizabeth gives birth at home near Buckingham Palace with Prince Philip on leave from the navy. King George VI is informed from Balmoral as crowds gather outside the residence. Princess Margaret and Prince Charles are in Scotland and nearby activity continues as well.
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Roving Hippo's 1002 Mile Trek Ends in Tragic Death
A 6,000 pound hippopotamus roamed from Zululand to East London in South Africa visiting cities parks monasteries farms and cabbage patches before a rifleman killed it ending the odyssey. Security bonds offered.
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Wisconsin Shrine Draws Vast Crowd For Fatima Visit
Crowds estimated from 8,000 to nearly 100,000 gathered at Necedah Wisconsin for visions reported by Mrs Mary Van Hoof. Pilgrims from 32 states and Cuba attended as worship continued at the shrine, farm, and nearby church with continuous rosaries and masses.
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Wheat and grain futures and livestock prices report
Chicago market bulletin shows cash wheat No 3 red at 2.14 and corn values around 1.55 to 1.60 with various mixed bids. Soybeans and oats quoted with open, high and close levels. livestock section notes salable hogs and cattle with price rangs and weights, plus dairy and egg market steadiness.
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Potatoes Market Report from Chicago Trade Roundup
Winona Livestock notes USDA potato shipments nationwide with moderate supplies and slow demand. Idaho Oregon long whites range 3.75 to 4.00 dollars, Nebraska warbas 2.50 to 3.00, Texas Triumphs 3.25, Washington long whites 3.80 to 4.05, Rus sets 4.10 to 4.35 dollars.
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Traffic Closure on Route 21 Near Necedah City
Reported congestion on Highway 21 from U S 12 to Necedah forced workmen off site. T M Reynolds division engineer of the state highway commission said the highway is officially closed and motorists are barred from travel.
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Allies Upset Reds Timetable and Sept 1 Deadline
Tokyo reports Allied forces have jammed the North Korean timetable for completing conquests in the south with a new deadline of Sept 1. North Korean premier Kim Il Sung warned U N forces must be expelled by August end or face tougher efforts. Taegu remains provisional South Korean capital amid renewed Allied counteroffensives and a visiting Chinese mission in Pyongyang.
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Florence Chadwick Returns To U S Without Fanfare
Florence Chadwick, who broke Gertrude Ederle's 1926 women's record, arrived in the United States on Tuesday to a quiet welcome. Captain Kenneth Behr presented her on behalf of the city as newsreel crews filmed, but no Broadway parade or ticker tape greeted her.
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Senator Myer’s Push for All-Out Mobilization
Senator Myers of Pennsylvania urged President Truman to launch complete mobilization of the nation’s industrial economy in light of the Korean War and global threats. He spoke to reporters after a White House meeting but did not reveal the president’s reaction.
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Allis Chalmers signs contracts in all nine plants
MILWAUKEE The Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co announced it had completed labor contracts with unions in all nine plants. President Walter Geist said a five year pact with Local 487 UAW CIO at Gadsden Alabama completed the roster. The company holds five year agreements at the home plant and at Springfield Illinois La Crosse Wisconsin Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Norwood Ohio. Two year deals are in La Porte Indiana and Boston Massachusetts with an indefinite extension at Oxnard California.
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County plans new overcrowded infirmary building
La Crosse county officials outlined a three to four story infirmary on the present site with 10 beds on the ground floor and 48 52 and 22 beds on upper floors. An emergency operating room and a temporary morgue were included with provision for expanded bedspace by reducing recreation areas. The project would cost about 650000 with expected payback in roughly a decade through reduced pension and relief costs. Board Chairman W L Christopherson led the session with other county and local officials in attendance.
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Beavers Labeled Fish For Friday Diets In Early Quebec
In early Quebec the beaver was classed as fish on Fridays to permit trapping and eating the animal during severe winter shortages. This relief reflected food scarcity and religious practice shaping early colonial life.
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South St Paul Livestock Prices Report
South St Paul Minnesota cattle herd sizes include 3 500 cattle and 900 calves with varied prices and steady to higher trends for steers and heifers while cows and bulls show mixed changes. Hogs total 4 500 with barrows and gilts up to 25 cents and sows steady to strong with feeder pigs at 21.50 to 22.00.
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Second Class Matter Filing at La Crosse Post Office
Notice stamped June 23 1904 marks second class matter at the La Crosse Wisconsin post office under the 1879 Act.
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Walsh Delayed Arrival Forces Photo Finish for Postal Bill
Representative John R. Walsh of Indiana arrived two hours late but in time to call up a bill to restore full postal service. The measure seeks to cancel a rule restricting Postal Service. The motion, backed by 218 signatories, faced a delayed floor vote as Walsh rushed from Green Bay to attend.
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John R. Walsh
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House
Rules Committee
Rayburn
Bus Rolls Down Embankment Killing Seven In Spain
In Santander Spain a suburban bus veered off a highway and plunged 50 feet down a embankment Monday night. Seven people died and 42 were injured as the driver tried to avoid a truck.
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Juke Boxes Looted On Mormon Coulee Road
Juke boxes in the Singing Inn and Club 14 on Mormon Coulee road were broken into during the night, according to Undersheriff Roy Sampson. Details of the breakins were incomplete.
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Drowning Inquest Set For Aug 5 Tragedy
An inquest into a triple drowning in Oconomowoc Wisconsin was scheduled for Thursday by Coroner Alvin E. Johnson. A six man coroner's jury will hear the evidence.
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Alvin E. Johnson
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