Reds smash push on Korean front near Taegu
Headlines describe heavy fighting as Communist forces push six to seven miles east of the Naktong river near Taegu and Waegwan, threatening to widen the bridgehead. U N forces report stiff resistance, air units report strong strikes, and Soviet aid acknowledged.
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U.S
South Korea
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Pusan
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Waegwan
Omay
Moscow
Kim Do Bon
North Korean People's Assembly
Russia
Korea
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Clyde
Stalin
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Verran
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Charaniyak
Tinals Peard B
Masan
Soithern Battle Front
Yongly
Chinju
New Princess Is Born in England Throne Line Adjustments
The Royal birth at Clarence House adds a princess to Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth family. She is the couple's second child and third in line to the British throne behind Prince Charles. The birth triggers shifts in royal succession and sparks celebrations across the empire.
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England
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Four Rivers Flooding Affects Kansas Towns and Rivers
Topeka reports partial improvement as rainfall lessens but more showers are forecast mainly in the eastern Kansas. Lowland floods persist on the Solomon Marais des Cygnes Saline and Arkansas rivers while the Kansas Republican and Smoky Hill stay near flood stage. Ottawa and other towns see marsh area crests and rising rivers with forecast declines in temperatures later in the week.
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Weather Bureau
Solomon
Marais Des Cygnes
Saline
Arkansas
Rive
Republican
Smoky Hill
Marais Des Cyguer
Ottawa
Missouri-Kansas
Beloit
Minnespolis
Marins Des Cymnes
Great Bend
Hutchingn Fomorre
Frenaria Inte Todiv
Rainfell
Premong Loy Tihpes
Teeamnian Sa
Michison
Vallow Falls AR
Horton It
Tomeka BC
McPherson
Sublette
Garden City
Ottawa Area Escapes Major Flood Waters Swell
Ottawa Kan August 1 no serious flooding reported as Marais des Cygner river crested at 27.6 feet short of 30 foot danger mark. Some low spots flooded with water reaching Forest Park near the fairgrounds and a few homes evacuated. Roads including US 49, state highway, and Highway 58 between Ottawa and Quenema disrupted by high water.
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Ottawa
Kan
Marais Des Cygner
Forest Park
North Marth Street
Quenema
Washington Sanatars Rally Past Yankees in Doubleheader
The Washington Sanatars defeated the New York Yankees in the first game of a day night doubleheader as seven runs came in the eighth inning. Benchtop stats were not provided.
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Washington Sanatars
New York Yankeef
Sikes Predicts Missouri Report of Roads Closed by High Water
Kansas City columnist Sikes says Missouri’s fall plan faces highway closures and washed out bridges due to high water. He notes Hoxie area roads and bridges north of Maglewood, and mentions possible impacts on the University of Kansas football outlook and local travel.
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Osa Tere
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Meslori
Rao Ut
Chort
Tigers Defeat Cleveland Cevelund in Hard-Fought Match
The Tigers beat Cleveland Cevelund in a tense game as Sam and Groth delivered key plays. Detpert balanced the scoring with a strong, steady effort, while HM child Tmdains contributed toward the late push.
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Sam
Delemy Groth
Sam Fiane
Vision of Virgin Mary Reported at Necedah Farm
A Wisconsin farm woman near Necedah claims a noon vision of the Virgin Mary, the seventh appearance, told to pray hard as spectators estimated about 100000 packed five acres to witness the event. Priests and nuns stood at the shrine while a loudspeaker broadcast rosary decades.
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Necedah
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Mary Anna van Hoof
Mother of God
Preston McEvoy
State Traffic Police
Victims of Plane Crash Reported to Be Improving
The three injured in a plane crash near Overbrook on Sunday are reported improving at Vail hospital in Tonka. Mrs. Roger Swank of Sunflower has regained consciousness, while her husband, a Ko U engineering junior, recovers from shock and can be out of bed part time. The pilot forced to land in a pasture remains in stable condition.
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Roger Swank
Sunflower
Her Hesband
Ko U
Maielaude Pareich
Senate debates family support for servicemen
In Washington August 15 the senate armed services committee heard three proposals to speed approval of allowances for wives and children of national guardsmen and others recently called to service. Chairman Tydings urged a quick bill while Maj. Gen. Hershey said dependents delay draftees, estimating about 1,000,000 men aged 19 to 25 are deferred due to dependents.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
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Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
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B. Fy Good Tich Co
Great Quake Recorded by California Institute of Technology
Pasadena August 15 The seismograph at California Institute of Technology recorded a great earthquake in an undetermined region, Dr C F Richter said the shock was very large and happened at 7 24 00 a m PDT He noted a second quake yesterday about 5500 miles away at 4 02 37 p m PDT about 400 miles beneath the earths surface.
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All
California Institute of Technology
C. F. Richter
ROTC deferments allow advanced cadets to finish training
Washington reports that advanced air R.O.T.C. students in their third and fourth years may resign from reserve forces or the National Guard to complete R.O.T.C. work and will be deferred from the draft while in the program. Basic course cadets remain eligible for active duty. Navy deferment rules require reservists to apply within 48 hours of orders, with initial deferments up to six months for education, graduate study, or essential civilian roles.
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Air Reserve Training
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Defense Department
Four Airmen Die In Fort Worth Bomber Crash
Four crewmen were killed when a crippled four engine bomber crashed near Fort Worth and burst into flames. Eight others escaped with minor injuries as the B-29 from Barksdale Air Force Base reportedly tried to land. The victims were Capt Bernard J McKenna Lt Michael J Joyce and First Lt Armand S Trepanier with the fourth not named pending kin. Witnesses said landing gear trouble caused loss of control during approach. No bombs were aboard. Also reported a fatal fall from a pickup in Pratt Kansas involving 17 year old Patay Peak, daughter of the Pratt County sheriff. Vacationers urged to order mail subscriptions to the Journal-World.
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Bernard J. McKenngator
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N.Y
Michael J. Joyce
Catherine Joyer
Arlington
Mass
Armand S. Trepanier
Ft. A
Deluge Returns Delays Harvest in Douglas County
Record rainfall of 1.29 inches in the morning raises 60 hour total to 4.32 inches across Douglas County. Kaw and Wakarusa rivers rise to stages near flood marks, with power and phone outages minimal but widespread farm delays persist as plowing and dehydration push back. Wheat and oats damaged by moisture, elevators wary of buying, grain likely usable only for feed if dried.
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Kaw
Wakarusa
Bitton
Cecil Hough
Kansas Power and Licht Company
K. Pi
Perry and
Lecompton
Richard Ayres
Southwestern Hell Telephone Company
Lawrence
Lierd Puckett
Curn
Baldwin
Steel Survey To Be Shown To Officials In Washington
Topeka August 15 Results of a spot survey of the steel situation in Kansas will be laid before top government officials in Washington tomorrow by Maurice E Fager director of the Kansas industrial development commissions He will also discuss with Senators Schoeppel and Darby the impact of limited mobilization on Kansas industries and seek information on means of insuring adequate steel supplies during the emergency. Line Floods wash on the fairgrounds force postponement of the Franklin county fair from September 4-6 in Ottawa Kansas due to overflow from the Marais des Cygnes river.
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Kansas
Washington
Maurice E. Fager
Kansas Industrial Development Commissions
Fager
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Harry Darby
Storm stalls 800 miles from Miami with 100 mph winds
The Atlantic hurricane stalled over open water about 800 miles from Miami with winds near 100 mph. Forecaster Grady Norton said the storm has halted and may intensify while wandering offshore for hours. Navy hurricane hunters reported no land warnings, though shipping was urged to take precautions.
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Grady Norton
Miami Weather Bureau
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Norton
Busy Week for Douglas County 4-H Clubs Opening Fairs
Douglas county 4-H members enter a second busy week with fairs at Clinton township hall and Wyandotte county fair in Bonner Springs. Miss Bette Quigley judged home economics displays and reported strong attendance and continued judging, demos, and livestock events across several clubs including Worden Workers Vinland Valley Rainbow Palmyra Jolly Juniors and Lone Star.
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Clinton Tsy Bees
Clinton Township
Wyandotte
Bonner Springs
Bette Quigley
Baldwin
First Methodist Church
Quigley
Worden Workers
Vinland Valley
Rainbow
Palmyra
Jolly
Cardinal
Four Leaf Clover
Clinton
Lone Star
Jayhawk
Meadowlark
Stull
Clyde Husted Farm
Suir
Kanwaka
4-H
Kanwaka Township
Quighey
KU NROTC to Accept 30 Contract Students at KU
Kansas Universitys Naval ROTC unit will enroll 30 contract students this fall. Captain William R. Terrell, unit commander, said the nationwide ROTC quota is 2 843 men. KU currently has about 35 contract students. Contract students are draft exempt and may complete college studies while in the program, then receive commissions in the reserve. Applicants should request an application blank from Capt Terrell and will face a competitive exam with the top 30 scores admitted.
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Kansas University
William R. Terrell
Terrell
Washington
N.R. O.T.C
E. U
N-Iu
Navy
N.r.ut.c
K. U
Naval Science
Lawrence
N.R.O.T.C
Boeing field runway to extend for XBH2 bomber tests
Washington reports King County seeks federal funds to lengthen Boeing field runway at Seattle Wach to 10000 feet for testing the XBH2 heavy bomber. Estimated cost 800000 to 840000 dollars with federal share 106000 to 500000. Extension aims to support Boeing plant operations and air force requirements.
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Boeing Field
Seattle
Wach
Civil Aeronautics
King County
Mitchell
D-Wash
Harry C.wart
Air Force
St. Wolfe
Boeing
Stock Market Index Report Shows Mixed Trading
The stock market index averaged 77.5 points with one stock leading declines while others posted modest gains. Investors watched sector movements as traders evaluated earnings and global cues.
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