Reds Drive South of Seoul Deepens Frontline Push
North Korean invaders have captured Chonan 60 miles south of Seoul as pressure mounts for a new southward offensive. American troops retreat in orderly fashion amid heavy artillery battles while MacArthur reports slowed progress and regrouping. Air action remains intense with claims of up to 40 tanks knocked out south of Suwon.
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Kim Chung
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Kim
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MacArthur authorizes large reserve boost for Japanese police
Tokyo July 8 General Douglas MacArthur orders Japan to add 75 000 reserve police and 6 000 coast guard to raise total police to 200 000 plus 3 1000 national police. Reserves to be government run. 3 months training anticipated. National maritime safety board to add 8 000 for 18 100 total.
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American cruiser sunk in sea battle near Korea
The Liter ary Gazette reports fierce battles off Samchok and Chuminchina with North Korean and Partisan units. an American cruiser is sunk in the sea battle. It notes continued coverage and urges readers to keep Journal-World mailed while away.
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the Literary Gazette Today
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Samchok
People's Army
Chuminchina
Congress Backs Policy On Korea and Tax Cut Prospects
Congress signaled support for mobilizing men and materials to crush Korean communists, approving draft use as the only course in a likely long war. Debate arose over possible tax cuts amid calls for increased military spending and mobilization powers, with several senators urging continued executive decisions and possible delays in tax relief.
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Senate to push $34.7 billion one package budget bill
Washington July 8 4 The senate appropriations committee moved to send a $34.7 billion one package appropriation to the senate early next week to fund federal agencies for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The panel completed action on spending items and eyed deeper cuts through restrictions on personnel travel and other allowances. Major cash items include $32.5 billion and $2.2 billion in contracts authority with defense leading at $13.294 billion. The independent offices including the Veterans Administration receive about $3.017 billion, while the atomic energy commission gets $647.825 million. President Truman seeks a supplemental AEC request of $260 million for hydrogen bomb development, to be considered separately.
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Proof of Resolve Signals U S Korea Commitment
Washington reports President Truman plans a limited armed forces increase to support South Korea, framing it as a police action rather than mobilization. Analysts expect Soviet moves to avoid full war while UN allies praise American resolve, with long term readiness and selective troop replacements noted. Douglas County UNESCO committee adopted its constitution with 25 participants at Baldwin meeting.
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American troops retreat near Chonan amid Korean advance
On July 9 near Chonan South Korea American forces pulled back despite heavy artillery exchanges. Reports note American equipment arriving and fresh troops replacing weary units while North Korean forces pushed southward toward Seoul. A separate entry mentions a Sunday evening union service led by Rev Daniel Knox Ford with worship by Rev Fetter.
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Ministerial Alliance
Daniel. Knox Ford
Westside Presbyterian Church
Army To Operate Rock Island Lines Seizure Ends Strike Tie
President Truman seized the Rock Island line to ensure national defense needs and ordered the army to operate it. The Switchmen’s Union rejected a presidential fact finding and urged members to stay at work while other routes resumed service. Mediators failed to end the walkout begun June 25, with wage and hour disputes remaining unresolved.
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Italians Volunteer for Korea Service In Signal Of Support
Italian volunteers seek in person and by mail enlistment for service with U S forces in Korea embassy sources report at least eighty personal applications received. embassy press office notes no provision for foreign enlistment while reaffirming U S Hands Off policy toward Korea fighting and support for South Korea.
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Colombs
Ceylon
South Korea
Draft Provisions At A Glance From 1941 Selective Service
Washington July 18 A brief summary of the crash and the main provisions of the selective service act becoming effective tomorrow. Draft strength may rise to 2 005 882 if volunteers fail, current strength 1 458 400. difference 547. All males 18 to 26 must register. Induction limited to registrants over 19. volunteers may be 17 with parental consent. Service terms: 21 months for draftees, at least three years for army volunteers, four for navy marines air force. Reserves may be called, National Guard included, but unlikely initially. Specially qualified volunteer reservists may be welcomed.
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Truman
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Navy
Marines
Air Force
Nations Guard
Pleven Faces French Cabinet Crisis Amid Coalition Talks
Paris July 8 with France’s government crisis in week three Pleven begins forming a new cabinet seeking backing from the center right radicals the MRP and the socialists. Mollet’s plan calls for higher wages pensions a new building program easier credit and electoral and constitutional changes. The radicals fear inflation and seek an election law. the MRP wants church school aid concessions. socialists may back the cabinet without seating.
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Rene Pleven
France
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Henri Queuille
Georges Hidault
Pular Republican Movement
MRE
Preven
Democratic and Socialist Union of the Resistance
U.C.S.R
Radicals
Guy Mollet
Mollet
MRP
Bidault
Paaeeeneaiae
Extension of G I bill to all Korean era service members
Washington July 8 extension of the G I bill of rights to all U S military personnel in Korea may be considered by the house veterans committee next week The bill currently applies mainly to World War I veterans but many serving in Korea enlisted recently Chairman Rankin said the committee may also take up Rep Rogers plan to guarantee home and life insurance protections for inducted men and families Rogers would have the government advance payments with repayment after discharge The full veterans benefits program likely will be reviewed in light of President Truman's draft decision and current provisions for unemployment education and home loans remain limited to earlier veterans including those who served in World War II and those yet to serve while universal benefits for Korea era G I holders are debated.
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Three lined up to clear Jessup in U S inquiry
Washington reports three Democrats on the Senate foreign relations sub committee favor clearing Ambassador Philip C. Jessup of McCarthy’s charges of communism. Republican Lodge and Hickenlooper want no verdict yet. The Democrats plan separate reports with a preliminary inquiry outcome likely next week.
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Lodge
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Hickenlooper
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Wisconsin
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Senate Foreign Relations
Scrivner Sees Slow Battle Ahead in Korea
Representative E R Scrivner of the Second district said combat in Korea would be slow as North Koreans hold terrain and supply lines face upriver moves at Pusan port tides. He spoke after visiting Douglas County and Ottawa addressing a Methodist club. A separate dispatch notes Houston officers admire WWII veterans seeking service again despite prior commitments at the Texas penitentiary.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Ottawa
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Scrivner
MacArthur Named U N Commander In Korea War
President Truman designated Gen. Douglas MacArthur as the United Nations forces commanding general under a UN security council resolution. He will head operations against North Korean Communist troops and fly the UN blue and white flag alongside allied nations. The council at Lake Success authorized a unified command and urged the U S to appoint a supreme commander.
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16th Harvest Day Reports Mixed Wheat Yields
Douglas county wheat and potato harvest reaches day 16 with a box car shortage hindering operations. Elevators anticipate closures tomorrow as yields vary from 10 to 50 bushels per acre, with many around 40, and potatoes mostly half finished. Local growers Alfred Heck and others complete week’s work despite shortages.
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Lawrence
J. Underwood and Sons
Alfred Heck and Sons
Raymond Pine
Emil Hecks
Altenbernd Brothers
Marl Nehrbass
Weather and council notice from Topeka July report
Warm humid weather spreads across Kansas with scattered thunder showers. Forecaster A D Robb sees a sticky weekend with cooler temperatures possible by Sunday night. Lowest readings 64 at Goodland, highs 80 to 90, no rain reported. Lawrence City Council to meet at 7 30 p m Monday described as routine by City Clerk Harold Fisher.
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Unified Command Authorized Under U N In Korea
United Nations approved a unified command under the United States to fight North Korea. MacArthur named supreme commander with U S forces given free hand. Security Council, seven to zero with three abstentions, endorsed the move amid broad support from 45 of 59 members.
Douglas county reports 461 men in 1-A draft class
Douglas county lists 461 men as 1-A the selective service classifications. A total 3559 men are registered at the county office with 1461 in 1-A. Drafting plans await state guidance while Kansas head plans to meet a national quota of 600000 with an 8000 to 10000 state share.
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Selective Service Office
County Court House
Draft Board
Gertrude Halberg
Douglas County Board
Milton R. McLean
Adjutant
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Army
Navy
Air Force
Martin W. Lane
Hospital reports County Sheriff in fair condition
The hospital said Sheriff Will Johns Jr is in fair condition after a night of rest. Mrs Johns noted his pneumonia followed a kidney ailment and recovery will be slow, though he is improving steadily since early in the week.
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