South Koreans Recapture Key Road Junctures
South Korean forces reportedly recaptured Chungju and Pyongtaek, vital road junctions south of Suwon, amid a looming large battle. A reliable South Korean colonel relayed the claim, though American HQ in Korea had not confirmed.
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RUSSELL BRINES OKYO
Chungju
Pyongtaek
Suwon
Korea
Pusan
U.S
Red radio
Pyongyang
Ansong
Cheongju
Japan
El Capitan Sister Train Is Delayed
MONICA Ill July 7 Nine persons died and about 75 were injured yesterday as two Santa Fe streamliners collided on parallel tracks. The Kansas City Chief and El Capitan wreckage was cleared by morning. A second derailment later delayed the El Capitan westbound train. three diesel units dropped to the ground as it was transferred, but no injuries were reported.
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MONICA
Ill
Santa Fe
Kansas City
El Capitan
Galesburg
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago
Fort Madison
Iowa
Near Blind Man Gives Cornea To Sightless Woman
TORONTO July 7 A man facing blindness donated his cornea to a sightless woman in hopes she will see again. Cyril Mosher’s cornea was removed Wednesday for transplant though his sight loss was due to other factors. The woman’s identity was not disclosed and results are expected in about 14 days.
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TORONTO
jin
Cyril Mosher
Mosher
Andrew’s mercy on curb prompts a kind deed
A man exits his apartment and snaps at a boy blocking the way with a toy wagon. He reflects on his lack of kids and seeks to redeem himself. He helps a crying urchin by adding two quarters, only to find the child still distressed, revealing a continuing moment of generosity.
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Andrew
Drew cites Manitoba farmers backing PC party economy
George Drew national leader of the Progressive Conservative party told a capacity grand stand crowd at the Manitoba exhibition that Manitoba farmers are building the foundations on which the economy rests. The remarks followed the three day dodging program and livestock parade ending the event.
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DREW
BRANDON
Man
George Drew
Progressive Conservative party
Manitoba
East German maneuvers draw cautious Western notes
Senior American officers say allied leaders are not overly worried by East German exercises. Intelligence warns to watch Soviet moves for a possible Korean style action, with five divisions between Berlin and the Elbe and three more north of Berlin. Through August, about six drills are expected to sharpen East German forces as observers estimate 200000 Red soldiers and 2000 tanks in the east zone. Observers note the expanded people's police act as infantry in these maneuvers.
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Berlin
Elbe river
Mecklenberg
east Germany
Secret three week civil defence course outlined
Ottawa officials announced a secret civilian course in defence against atomic and bacterial attack. The program runs about three weeks at Camp Borden with a wing of the army medical corps school. A small group of civilians including health and fire officials will be screened for security.
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OTTAWA
Claxton
ABC WARFARE Defence
ABC warfare
army medical corps school
Camp Borden
Ont
United States
Edmonton Cattle Sweep At Manitoba Exhibition
A herd of Aberdeen Angus from Old Hermitage farm Edmonton dominated the Manitoba Exposition Aberdeen Angus classes winning all bull and female championships and all but one reserve. Holstein top honors were shared by Alex Johnston Kelloe Manitoba and Brandon Creamery and Supply Co with Brandon Creamery winning Grand Championship for bulls and Johnston Grand Championship for females. Judging of heavy teams and commercial cattle completed the three day livestock program.
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BRANDON
Man
Hermitage
Edmonton
Alex Johnston
Kelloe
Brandon Creamery and Supply Company
Brandon Creamery
A. Johnston
Near Agreement on European Payments Union
Paris July 7 Reuters Europe 18 Marshall plan countries reached near complete agreement on a new payments union to settle trade debts through a central pool. The OB EC council approved the scheme seen as boosting freer trade and competitiveness. Britain’s early proposal is noted as a significant contribution to European economic unity.
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PARIS
Reuters
Europe
council of the organization for European economic co-operation
Britain
Seven Missing From Alaska Crash Of B-17
Anchorage Alaska July 7 Alaska's air command listed all seven crew members of a crashed B 17 Flying Ambulance as officially missing. The aircraft was found wrecked in Adak Island bay after being reported missing overnight. No bodies had been recovered and a search for survivors continued despite bad weather hindering communications with Adak.
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ANCHORAGE
Alaska
air command
Adak Island bay
Adak
War against spruce budworm claims six pilots
Washington July 7 report says the human battle against the spruce budworm has killed six spray-plane pilots and left one missing. Bob Matlock of Vancouver Washington died Thursday in the Kooskooskia area of the Blue Mountains along the Washington Oregon border, a heavy toll in the campaign.
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SEATTLE
Wash
Bob Matlock
Vancouver
Kooskooskia
Blue Mountains
Washington
Oregon-Washington
Son Gets 14 Years For Arson
Nelson British Columbia July 7 Convicted Doukhobor arsonist John Sherstobitoff was sentenced to 14 years in penitentiary by Mr Justice J L Coady in assize court He was one of 93 Sons of Freedom members amid a wave of violence in the Kooteray Doukhobor districts including arson and railway bombings Two youths received 18 months and others three four or seven years for various acts aimed at destruction of railway property Justice Coady noted such acts endangered lives and imposed seven year terms for attempted railway damage
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NELSON
B.C
cPr
John Sherstobitoff
Sons of Freedom
J. L. Coady
assize
Oakalla
Sherstobitoff
UP Correspondent Returns Safely From Korea
Tokyo July 7 United Press correspondent in Korea Peter Kalischer reached American headquarters in Korea after being cut off for about two and a half days. Kalischer said he had not been captured despite a claim by Red Pyongyang radio that he was prisoner.
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TOKYO
Peter Kalischer
United Press
Korea
Kalischer
Red Pyongyang
Associated Press
Korean War Front Shifts As UN Forces Advance
North Korean divisions push in Pyongtaek area toward Suwon with a broad arc from Nan don to Magung and east toward Chungju. Tanks arrive in Korea and will receive support as U S forces push to strengthen units. Truman asks 260 million for atomic development and hydrogen bomb work. Draft laws activated to expand forces, with total military strength around 1.37 million. MacArthur named UN supreme commander in Korea, security council enabling move. Continued Korean advance described with a 10 mile comeback by defenders in one report.
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TOKYO
MacArthur
Pyongtaek
Suwon
Chonan
Magung
Chungju
son
Wonju
Ansong
Guernila
Yongdok
38th parallel
LAKE SUCCESS
Douglas MacArthur
U.N
Korea
security council
South Korea
Yankers Halt North Korean Advance In Korea
An American counter thrust ten miles north into Communist held Korea was repelled as North Korean infantry sprung a trap on an advancing American patrol late Friday. The clash underscores ongoing frontline fighting and the volatile front lines in the region.
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KOREA
Truman to Meet Military Leaders Over Emergency Matter
President Truman summoned congressional military leaders to the White House for a conference described as an emergency matter by Senator Styles Bridges. Reports suggested the meeting could precede an announcement on increased troop strength amid rising tensions in Korea.
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WASHINGTON
Truman
Styles Bridges
Rep
N.H
Bridges
U S Assesses Korean War As Long Difficult Costly
The United States shifts to a less optimistic view of the Korean War as long and costly. Officials foresee higher needs in money, men, and munitions, while maintaining arms to allies and readiness against Soviet bloc moves. Some suggest industrial mobilization may be needed.
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WASHINGTON
United States
Europe
middle east
southeast Asia
South Korea
United Nations security council
U.N
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New Polio Outbreak Reported Across United States
New outbreak of infantile paralysis is reported nationwide. Basil O’Connor, head of the March of Dimes, notes $30,783,000 raised for 1950 drive, Porter says funds are used rapidly to combat a threatened severe epidemic. Polio cases to date slightly exceed last year’s pace after a 42,375 record year.
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NEW YORK
United States
Basil O’Connor
National Foundation for
Formosa Invasion Planned Reported by U N
The Chinese Communist regime told the United Nations it is determined to seize Formosa despite U S military moves. Peiping labeled American naval protection of Formosa an act of open aggression and criticized the UN for inaction. Chou En-lai outlined the position in a message to Trygve Lie following North Korea’s invasion of the South.
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LAKE SUCCESS
N.Y
United Nations
Formosa
United States
Red
Peeiping
Chou En-Lat
Red China
U.N
Trygve Lie
Truman
North Korea
South Korea
security council
United
Gov Gen to Present Medals to 11 Mounties in Alberta
Eleven RCMP members in Alberta will receive long service medals for 80 years of good conduct and service at a Calgary ceremony July 14. Viscount Alexander, Governor-General, will preside. Edmonton recipients include R J Kent, C E Hay, P M Christophers, C C Klapecki, R Davidson, R E Clark, R R Pratley, H S Allen, F N Robinson, W Yellow Old Woman, and E S Gray of Drumheller.
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R. Davidson
R. E. Clark
R. R.Pratley
Coast
H. S. Allen
Edmonton
F. N. Robinson
Taber
Yellow Old Woman
Gleichen
E. S. Gray
Drumheller
Haberdashery store held up in Toronto
Two men robbed a west end Toronto haberdashery around 4 p.m. today and escaped with an undetermined cash sum after slugging the proprietor. A payroll dispute and a driver’s shooting were also reported in separate incidents in Toronto.
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TORONTO
west end
HONG KONG
Reuters
Swatow
Formosa
Bush
joint research and development board
Washington
SOUTH KOREA
Red Cross
Fathers Box
D'Aoust
EBelicrese
LEOPOLD
BRUSSELS
Belgium
Watter Baels
Backs
Princess De Rethy
SANTA BARBARA
Calif
John Guy Gilpatric
Maude Louise
Gilpatric
John D. Ross
Saturday Evening Post
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