Red Horde Fails Follow Up Win Without Tanks
Tokyo July 21 AP report says North Korea's Red Horde failed to execute a follow up attack after a Taejon victory. U S forces report Reds without tanks awaiting armor while American 24th Division holds new defenses. Maj Gen William F Dean's whereabouts remained unknown as a relief column pressed toward Taejon amid ongoing fighting.
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TOKYO
United States
North Korea
flaming Taejon
Taejon
U.S
Associated Press
William R. Moore
Canada presses defence drive amid Korea threat
Defence Minister Claxton opened a nationwide recruitment drive in Canada to add 6 000 to 8 000 men to front line units as Korea raises tensions. Navy plans to commission Crescent and Crusader with Nootka soon, Army to bring Princess Patricia’s, Lord Strathcona’s and Royal Canadian Regiment to full strength, Air Force to deploy No 426 Thunderbird Squadron with eight to ten North Star aircraft to support Korean airlift.
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Claxton
Canada
Korea
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Hugues Lapointe
CBC
Sioux
Far East
navy
Crescent
Crusader
Nootka
Princess Patricias
Lord Strathconas
Royal Canadian Regiment
Royal 22nd
AIR FORCE
No. 426 Thunderbird Squadron
Montreal
North Star
Quebec Party Opposed to Sending Troops to Korea
L Union Des Electeurs a Quebec social credit group says it is firmly opposed to Canadian troops being dispatched to Korea. It urged Canadian neutrality in foreign conflicts, calling the Korea fighting a civil war akin to the US Civil War and the Spanish Civil War. The group claimed up to 300,000 adherents in Quebec, noting 92 candidates ran in 1943 and all were defeated.
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QUEBEC
L'Union Des Electeurs
Quebec social credit organization
St. Laurent
Korea
union
United States
Spain
The Left Hand Corner Part II Features Humorous Sermon Tale
The Manchester Guardian recounts an English country parson from the previous century who warned against intemperance. He described varied drinking outcomes, noting some quarrel after one bottle, others become ill after a second, and some improve at social gatherings yet should not drink more than one bottle.
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Manchester Guardian
Ralph Nevil
Jess
Strong Security Forces Mobilized In Belgian Cities
Belgian officials mobilized police and gendarmes in Brussels and other cities on the eve of Leopold's return. Interior Minister De Vieeschauwer urged calm while riot squads prepared. A 5000-strong military parade was planned as Socialist and Communist groups called for demonstrations.
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BRUSSELS
Belgium
Leopold
Albert De Vieeschauwer
Le Peuple
Fluctuating Domestic Wheat Prices Possible
Ottawa July 21 Trade Minister Howe outlined that the 1950 crop year price for wheat will be pegged to terms of a multination international wheat agreement, allowing a wide fluctuation from 1.54 to 1.80 dollars per bushel. The Canadian Wheat Board will sell for consumption at the international price, with an initial board price of 1.40 per bushel No 1 Nov Fort William, and volume certificates to be tested on final average selling price.
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OTTAWA
Howe
Canada
Canadian wheat board
wheat board
Fort William
Second set of quads die in Italy birth split
In Italy a peasant woman Marianna Liol gave birth to a second set of quads, all boys, within 27 hours. The three-week event follows her first set of quads aged two, born seven months into pregnancy. Doctors say the mother is tired but doing well.
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CATANZARO
Italy
Reuters
Marianna Liol
Domenico
Higher Meat Prices Hit Housewife Budget In Canada
Canadian press reports a steady rise in meat prices over months with a temporary dip coming seasonally. Prices jumped about 20 cents per pound for premium beef cuts, while pork rose around 10 cents. Montreal shoppers felt the effects with porterhouse at 1.20 a pound, up 25 cents since January as U.S. demand and embargo lift influenced markets.
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United States
Montreal
Moncton
Vancouver
NORTH KOREA
OTTAWA
trade department
United Kingdom
Australia
CALGARY
LEOPOLD
GENEVA
Leopold II of
Belgium
Baudouin
Brussels
WASHINGTON
senate
armed services committee
house of reprsentatives
KOREA
Tacjon
H. Moreland
Mobile
Ala
GUATEMALA
ZURICH
Switzerland
Robert Smythe Hichens
William Keyes
Vulcan
Vulcan hospital
Russians Put On Good Behavior Front In Berlin
Berlin reports say the Russians staged a calm front for this week’s Communist rally with high Cominform delegates in attendance. J Autobahn traffic through Helmstedt to Berlin and west resumed at higher speed after last week’s slow-downs. East German officials seek a basis for talks with west Berlin on resuming electric power. Flights by fighter planes between Dallgow and Brandenburg were noted as unposted. The Socialist Unity party rally continues its second day with no clear aims announced by the visiting top Communists.
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BERLIN
Helmstedt
west
west Berlin
Dallgow
Brandenburg
Socialist Unity (Communist
Disagreement Sparks Guatemala Street Fight Injuring Ten
Guatemala July 21. Disagreement over the upcoming presidential election led to a large street fight. Police used tear gas to break up the melee and at least 10 people were injured in the disturbance.
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GUATEMALA
Possible Price Wage Curbs As Action Is Asked
Washington July 21 The Truman administration faces calls for price and wage controls to curb wartime profits and inflation. Congressmen push for an excess profits tax to curb profiteering tied to the Korean war. Administration officials warn controls may come if prices do not drop, while Truman leaves room for action in a future message. Food supplies are said plentiful, with officials noting no need for broad price raises, though some foods may ease in fall.
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WASHINGTON
United States
Truman
administration
congress
U.S
Truman Message Proves U.S. Planning War
Moscow press and radio led top stories claiming President Truman’s message to Congress shows the United States is laying groundwork for a third world war. Tass reported Truman portrays U.S. Korea actions as a peace mission while strengthening war preparations in Europe and the Americas.
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MOSCOW
Truman
congress
United States
Washington
Europe
Tass
Korea
USA
Russia to wage war by 1956 says ex intel chief
Washington July 21 A former US Naval Intelligence deputy chief claims the Russian politburo planned to attack the United States before 1956. Retired Admiral Zacharias cites a book Behind Creeed Doors saying the Korea conflict was a proxy war and notes a January 28 1949 politburo session resolved to fight.
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WASHINGTON
United States Naval Intelligence
United States
Eilig S. Zacharias
G. FP. Patnatm
Zacharias
ray
technicat
politburo
Sam
guards
Voroshilov
BELGIUM
Khvalov
Churchill says no great war is imminent in Bath
Bath England July 22 Winston Churchill told about 1500 people that a major conflict is unlikely. He praised American firmness as a safeguard and urged unity among English speaking nations while lamenting UN divisions and the wartime strain on peace efforts.
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BATH
England
Winston Churchill
United States
Churchill
United Nations
Missing Commander Dean Feared Safe Hope Grows
Reports from Korea describe Maj Gen William F Dean leading a bazooka team during the Taejon fight as tanks closed in. Soldiers recount his bravery under fire and staff efforts to reassure that he will escape. Dean, commander of the 34th Division, is reportedly missing after the Taejon battle. He is married to a niece of W H McIntyre of the McIntyre ranch, whom he visited years ago.
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Taejon
Seoul
Dean
Tarjon
WILLIAM R. MOORE
U.S
KOREA
William F. Dean
United States
24th infantry division
Ralph Vargason
Pte
Alfred Wessels
Stanton
Tex
U.S. 34th
Taejon Batile
W. H. McIntyre
McIntyre
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