Counter Attack by US Troops Halts Key Advance Near Pusan
US forces halted the rush toward Pusan as the 25th Division and Marines repelled North Korean units. MacArthur's HQ reported 600 enemy dead on one front and tanks abandoned along the Taejon to Chinju road. A marine patrol saw 11 armed Koreans. 16 Americans died and 40 wounded in the fight near the Marines. The North Koreans pressed toward Taegu with reinforcements and artillery duels continued along the Naktong line.
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southeast Korea
Pusan
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Taejon
Chinju
MacArthur
U.S
Wonbung
U.S. 25th
United States marine
Kochang
Taegu
Reuters
1st Cavalry Division
Naktong River
Pongam
Living Index Rises in June Across BC Markets
The Canadian press reports the June cost of living index rose to 167.5, up 2.1 points from May. Higher food prices with meat eggs and potatoes, plus rents, coal, coke and gasoline boosted the index in British Columbia. Sub-indices show food up to 214.3 from 209.0, rents to 134.9, fuel to 137.7, and miscellaneous costs to 132.5, while clothing and home furnishings stayed unchanged.
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UAWA
bureau of statistics
British Columbia
bureau
steey
U.S. Jets Land on Formosa During Invasion Threat
Six United States jets landed on Formosa marking the first American air units assigned to the Chinese Nationalist island amid invasion threats. The arrival underscores U.S. air support amid tensions in the region and follows the signing of military commitments.
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U.S
FORMOSA
TAIPEI
United States
Bishop walks six days visiting locals in rural England
The Bishop of Salisbury Dr W L Anderson made a six day Deanery walk visiting parishioners and pubs including the Duke of Wellington in Wareham Dorset on a Saturday night. Crowded pub, conversations with drinkers, darts, and a shared Abide With Me hymn followed by the bishop continuing his journey as is common among rural clergy.
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United Kingdom
Salisbury
W. L. Anderson
Duke of Wellington
Wareham
Dorset
Church of England
GANADA
United States
Labor MP Calls Churchill British PM Again
Birmingham August 4 Raymond Blackburn Labor member of parliament resigned from the party reducing the government majority to four He urged a coalition government with Winston Churchill as prime minister citing danger to civilization and praising Churchill as a towering genius with valuable counsel.
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BIRMINGHAM
England
Reuters
Raymond Blackburn
Labor
house of commons
Winston Churchill
Blackburn
Labor party
Motorist cites confusing name as theft report starts
In Santa Monica on August 4 a driver reporting car accessory theft began to spell his name. The officer questioned and the man said, call me Bow Wow, with the remainder of his name unclear amid the exchange.
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SANTA MONICA
Calif
Wojtkiewiczs
Wojciechowicz
Bow Wow
Canada to send ground troops to Korea likely by parliament
External Affairs Minister Pearson secreted to Washington with Norman Robertson to gauge American reaction and shape cabinet plans for a Korea ground force. Cabinet meetings over two days outlined readiness steps and the need for parliamentary approval, with a third session set for Monday.
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ITAWA
Pearson
Washington
Korea
Norman Robertson
Canada
St. Laurent
United Nations spats mark Korea council session
The U N Security Council clashed over Korea as the United States resolution condemning North Korean defiance was debated after the Soviet Union failed to push seating Communist China onto the agenda. Warren R Austin and Jakob Malik traded sharp charges amid bitter exchanges as France and Britain criticized Malik’s remarks.
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LAKE SUCCESS
N.Y
United Nations security council
council
United States
United Nations
China
U.N
Russia
Jakob A.Malik
U.S
Korea
Warren R. Austin
Malik
Austin
Gladwyn Jebb
Jean Chauvel
France
Soviet Union
Queen Elizabeths Birthday Marked by Salutes Worldwide
At Sandringham Norfolk on August 4 1936 artillery salutes greeted Queen Elizabeths -th birthday as Royal Navy ships and garrisons across Britain and the Empire fired in tribute. The Queen enjoyed a garden walk and family party while messages poured into the post office.
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SANDRINGHAM
Norfolk
England
Royal Navy
Britain
Empire
Sandringham royal estate
Rumor Links Fauteux to Quebec Lieutenant Governorship
Hon Gaspard Fauteux Liberal MP for Montreal Saint Marie and former speaker is rumored as successor to Sir Eugene Fiset as lieutenant governor of Quebec. Fiset has held the post since 1939.
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Gaspard Fauteux
house of commons
Montreal
aint Marie
Eugene Fiset
Quebec
Eugene
Police Chief Warns Over Loud Rural Wedding Noise
Prince Albert Saskatchewan August 4 Police Chief E Alexander issued a stern warning to rural wedding parties causing noise in the city limits He pledged prosecutions under the citys anti banking ordinance to the full extent of the law for violators Horns blare at country weddings prompted the warning and enforcement measures
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PRINCE ALBERT, Sask
E. Alexander
62 000 Reservists to be Called Up in September and October
The army said 62 000 individual reservists will be called during September and October for 21 months of duty with or without consent. From about 185 000 eligible male reservists, the first 32 000 will be in camp by Sept. 15 and the rest by mid October. Those called will be 19 to 25 years old, with priority by number of dependents.
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WASHINGTON
army
organized reserve corps
National Guard
organized reserve
New Basements Being Poured in Morris Manitoba
Six weeks of hard toil have pushed Morris Manitoba toward recovery after the Red River flood submerged the town. Most residents returned to rebuild as floodwaters receded, with services restored slowly and volunteers aiding the repair of damaged homes and businesses.
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MORRIS
Man
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Red River
Morris Morning Aftermath: Homes Affected by River
Residents report recovery from flood damage as some houses are moved back or repaired. New basements are being poured beneath homes that were floated off by the river. Potato patches and gardens are starting to recover, with signs of renewed farming activity in the area.
Squabble Over Charges Livestock Freight
Ottawa reports no Agriculture Department confirmation to pay 75 percent of livestock freight to national exhibitions with provinces covering the remaining 23 percent. Only the Toronto Royal Winter Fair is presently seen as national in scope. Departments aim to continue cost absorption though shipments to Toronto may cost more this year after cancellations.
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OTTAWA
agriculture department
Toronto
Toronto Royal
Britain to Seek U S Aid for Larger Defence Budget
Britain proposes to raise defence spending to 3.4 billion pounds over three years if Washington helps stabilize its economy. The plan would add about 220 million pounds annually, expanding military outlay to strengthen Atlantic pact forces and boost arms production amid Cold War tensions. President Truman welcomed the offer, noting US aid would be needed to implement the program.
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Associated Press
ONDON
Britain
United States
U.S
U.S. state department
TRUMAN
Washington
North Atlantic treaty organization
Top Man Dr. E W R Steacie Appointed NRC Vice President
Dr E W R Steacie a leading Canadian atomic scientist and chemist is named vice president of the National Research Council responsible for coordinating all NRC research including atomic fission. During the war he served as deputy director of the British Canadian atomic research project.
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E. W. R. Steacie
Canada
National Research Council
N.R.C
Fishing Mishaps Leave Two Ships Under The Sea
A rash of west coast fishing boat mishaps left five men dead missing or injured and two boats sunk. One vessel exploded and sank near Prince Rupert, another capsized off Vancouver Island. Two boats washed ashore half submerged, and another towed off the Washington coast. Frederick Radler 43 washed ashore at Vancouver. Garbo picked up near Fraser River mouth. An unidentified vessel towed by Gilbetter Aleutian near Point Roberts, two crew missing.
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VANCOUVER
Prince Rupert
here
Vancouver Island
Washington state
Frederick £. Radler
Fraser River
Point Roberts
Fash
Lost and Found pets feature in Herald columns
When pets go missing the Herald’s Lost and Found column offers owners a chance to recover them. Browse listings or submit descriptions to reunite animals with families, with updates posted as information comes in.
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the
Herald
Russia demands hear North Koreans at Lake Success
Reuters and AP dispatches from Aug 4 report Russia urging the UN Security Council to hear North Korea and withdraw foreign troops from Korea. Soviet veto threatens if North Koreans are not heard amid rising conflict on the Korean front.
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RUSSIA
N.Y
United States
security council
council
U.S
Reuters
Taegu
OTTAWA
St. Laurent
Korea
SOUTH AFRICA
PRETORIA
United Nations
WASHINGTON
Truman
congress
NEHRU NEW DELHI
India
Jawaharlal Nehru
LONDON
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