Truman Hints Reserves and Guard Mobilization Debate Grows
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Maybank warns that if the world situation worsens the government may push drastic controls on the civilian economy. Officials say mobilization plans and emergency powers are being discussed, with White House deliberations expected at Friday's cabinet meeting.
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Salem School Area To Ballot Saturday
The West Salem district votes yes to approve a county school committee order uniting West Salem high school and seven rural schools under one board. A no vote would restore separate districts. polling places open 7 am to 8 pm Saturday.
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Strikes and Steel Shortage Hit Auto Output
The Detroit area reports supplier strikes and tight steel supplies cutting auto production. Ford keeps overtime at most plants after initially considering cutbacks, while Budd and Warner strikes threaten truck doors transmissions and final assembly. Kaiser-Frazer and Willys-Overland face shutdowns as Warner disruptions ripple through Chrysler Nash Studebaker and other automakers.
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Big Military Plane Crashes in Arizona Mountains
A large military aircraft crashed and exploded in the rugged Galuro mountains near Tucson Arizona early Thursday. Six hours later a search plane found wreckage and three survivors. Davis Monthan AFB noted the plane type was not yet established though B 29 and B 50 four engine models operate from the base with crews of eleven.
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Fairchild Plans La Crosse Stop In Wisconsin Campaign
Wisconsin U S senator hopeful Thomas E Fairchild will hold an informal meeting with Democratic members in La Crosse at 8 p m in the Hotel Stoddard Pilot room. It is his first La Crosse visit of the campaign. Also announced Henry L Reuss will speak there on July 26.
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Henry L. Reuss
U S Tracks Russian Submarine Buildup Near Korea
The U S assesses about 800 Russian naval craft near the Korean area including 70 to 80 submarines many snorkel types. The force hints at a mix of small vessels with no aircraft carriers. Key bases include Vladivostok Okhotsk Kamchatka and Sahkalin with ranges toward the Aleutians. The Bataan carrier, converted for anti submarine patrols, has joined the western Pacific patrols.
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Truman seeks 89 million for world campaign of truth
President Truman asked Congress for 89 million dollars to fund a global "campaign of truth" against communism, outlining a plan to counter Soviet influence. The request aims to finance information and educational programs in multiple regions.
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Truman
Congress
Committees To Meet All Common Council Committees
All committees of the common council will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday.
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Americans Withdraw From Chochiwon Under Fire
American troops covering the retreat from Chochiwon report the withdrawal was orderly despite Communist attempts to disrupt it. Lieut. James Bufano and Lieut. Delbert Gates describe a small shell barrage and successful pullback with many returning to U S positions under improving morale aided by air attacks.
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Joinerville
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Vacation Mail Service Lets Readers Take Tribune Home
The La Crosse Tribune offers a vacation mail service absorbing extra cost with full credit to the carrier. Readers can receive daily copies while away, at no extra charge, or use a lay-away plan for missed issues. Call 2-8040 to arrange with the circulation department.
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U S Urged To Threaten A Bomb Use In Korea
Congressional hearings reveal growing push to threaten atomic strikes on North Korea and to mobilize more than 800000 National Guardsmen and reservists. Legislators debate MacArthur's authority, naval capabilities, and the cost of preparedness amid the Korean crisis.
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La Crosse Weather Tonight and Friday Outlook
Fair and unseasonably cool tonight with lows of 52 in the city and 48 in the country. Friday stays fair and warms to a high of 75 in the afternoon.
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Damages Listed In Two City Crashes
Police report two separate accidents with estimated damages. Ralph Young of Rockland stopped at West avenue and South avenue was rear ended by John Ness of Chippewa Falls, with Ness’s car sustaining greater damage. both incidents occurred around 4 08 p m Wednesday. A second collision at Second and State streets involved Edward Hackey of Arcadia and Robert Savall of Sparta with minor damages to both vehicles.
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Arcadia
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Sparta
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Regents to Wehr City Meeting Open July Session in La Crosse
Regents hold the July meeting in La Crosse with contracts for the new University of Wisconsin library as the major item. Friday includes a visit to the agricultural experiment station on Grandad Juff and a noon luncheon at Hotel Stoddard with La Crosse branch Wisconsin Alumni representatives.
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Grandad Juff
Charles Gelatt
U S May Rush Arms To Western Europe As Result Of Korean War
Washington reports a strong administration push to speed up arms supplies to Western Europe amid the Korean crisis. Officials consider doubling current shipments of guns tanks and related equipment to NATO allies while debates on North Atlantic defenses intensify. A plan to accelerate joint European and American defense coordination is already in place.
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Korea
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Truman weighs mobilizing more for Korea war
President Truman said he is considering mobilizing more men and money for the Korean war effort. He mentioned calling in reserves specialists and the national guard and asking Congress for more military funding. He highlighted readiness to resist aggression as events unfold and expressed confidence in Korea remaining within US influence.
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Truman
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Korea
Congress
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38Th Parallel
North Korean Forces Move Toward Kum River Front
Reports say Communist North Korean infantry advanced under heavy rain Thursday night into position along the Kum river north bank east and west of the main highway bridge south of Chichiwon, in the sector held by American forces.
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Kum River
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Massive B-29 barrage hits Pyongyang target in Korea
Nearly 50 B-29s dropped 500 tons of bombs on a key North Korean military target in the largest air strike of the campaign. The two groups of superforts, ferried from U S west coast bases, began mass precision bombing as ground troops dug in behind the vital lines and prepared for renewed operations.
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Allied Press
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U. S
B 29 Shot Down Near Seoul Marks First Loss
Washington reports a B 29 Superfortress shot down by enemy fighters near Seoul, the first B 29 loss to enemy action. North Korean divisions mass north of Kum River while Han River bridgehead at Tangyang pushes toward Pusan Taejon rail line. MacArthur says American and South Korean forces withdraw to defense behind natural barriers.
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