Fresh American troops land as Chinju falls to Reds
US forces arriving from the United States land in South Korea as Chinju—55 miles west of Pusan and a key supply port—falls to North Korean forces. The 2nd division and 1st marine division are en route to join the 8th Army. reinforcements move toward the southern front as Red forces push toward Pusan.
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KYO
United States
South Korea
Chinju
Pusan
U.S
Associated Press
Hal Boyle
1st marine
8th army
Truman backs request for four billion for anti Communist aid
King Leopold backs four billion dollar request to aid anti Communist countries. President Truman told congressional leaders there is unanimous support to fast track the $4,000,000,000 military aid bill. House and Senate leaders say the measure will be brought to the floor quickly, with claims of an emergency to arm allies. Conferees indicate mood to fund needs to keep Western Europe strong as Korean fighting continues.
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ASHINGTON
Truman
congressional
Clarence Cannon
Dem
appropriations committee
house of representatives
Cannon
United States
Kenneth McKellar
Dem.-Tenn
senate appropriations committee
White House
congress
EUROPE
Millard Tydings
senate armed services committee
Western
King Leopold to delegate powers to eldest son Bau
Canadian Press reports from Russell July 31 that King Leopold said he is prepared to delegate temporarily his royal powers to his 19 year old son Prince Bau doin. The announcement came through Prime Minister Jean Duvieusart as part of a dispute that may end with the king backing down.
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Central Press
Brussels
Leopold
Belgium
Paul Henri Spaak
RUSSELL
Prince Baudoin
Jean Duvieusart
Bee Sting Dangers Vary By Insect Type
The St Thomas Times Journal notes stings from bees wasps and hornets vary in danger with hornets delivering more venom. Dr Paul Staikchow of Detroit compares stings to rattlesnake bites due to formic acid similarity. A baking soda paste provides relief for ordinary stings.
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St. Thomas Times- Journal
Paul Staikchow
Detroit
Attlee warns Britons of renewed rearmament sacrifices
Prime Minister Attlee urged Britons to tighten belts as Cold War tensions rise after North Korea's attack on South Korea. He condemned Communism, urged higher enlistments and civil defence, and warned that aggression abroad risks another world war while calling for vigilance against domestic saboteurs.
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LONDON
Attlee
Chequers
Korea
Russia
Britain
Far East
North Korea
South Korea
United Nations
The
Daily Graphic
Daily Worker
Korean War Forces Outnumbered Despite Reinforcements
Washington reports that U S and South Korean forces total about half of the enemy strength, estimated at 200000 North Korean troops in rapid mobilization. U S divisions and Marine units arrive as reinforcements, but overall allied manpower remains limited to 20 000 to 30 000 within 2nd Army and 1st Marine Division.
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8th army
Pusan
MacArthur
United Nations
WASHINGTON
United States
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
U.S. army
U.S
24th
1st Marine
2nd Infantry
2nd Army
1st Marine Division
Woman Dies After Four Years Asleep in Savannah
Mrs Corine Sheffield Haysman aged 35 died last Friday in Savannah after being asleep for four years following an operation on May 29 16. She never awakened after the procedure and life support was withdrawn.
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SAVANNAH
Corine Sheffield Haysman
Russian Officers Supposedly Direct North Korean Campaigns
North Korean prisoners reported by Capt Walter C Clarke of Fort Worth Texas that Russian officers are advising North Korean divisions in Korea. Clarke's team questions captives and cites claims of four or five Russians per division, ranging from captain to lieutenant colonel. Prisoners detailed recruitment of South Koreans and indoctrination before sending men to combat groups.
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Walter C. Clarke
Fort Worth
Tex
Clarke
Malicious Damage Reported At House of Commons
London police were called Saturday to investigate reports that telephone and water systems were maliciously damaged at the House of Commons. An assistant commissioner said inquiries are ongoing and no statement could be made. A Ministry of Works spokesman said no evidence of malicious damage or sabotage has been found yet.
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LONDON
Reuters
house of commons
ministry of works
Reds Keep Quiet on Security Council Agenda Changes
In Lake Success on July 21 the Russians offered no public statements on Tuesday's security council meeting or their return to other U N groups. The rotating chairmanships for August shift several top posts among Soviet and French officers, with Jacob Malik set as security council chairman and Semyon Tsarapkin replacing Bredo Stabell as committee of experts chair. Maj Gen Ivan Skliarov becomes military staff committee chairman, replacing Gen M Penette, and Col Mihail Maximov takes over as principal secretary of the military staff committee.
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LAKE SUCCESS
security council
U.N
Jacob Malik
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
Russia
Bredo Stabell
Norway
Ivan A. Skliarov
M. Penette
Mihail I. Maximov
Jean Fournier
MacArthur Visits Chiang in Formosa
General MacArthur and top commanders flew to Formosa for a war council with Chiang Kai-shek near Taipei. They discussed Nationalist China's potential role in Korea and arms needs for Chiang's forces as tensions with Communist China mounted.
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TAIPEI
Forteoa
Doughs MacArthur
Formosa
Chiang Kai-She
China
Chiang
Korea
MacArthur
Tokyo
Truman
Leopold to Quit Throne in 1951 Abdication
Reuters reports King Leopold III will abdicate September 7, 1951 in Belgium. Crown Prince Baudoin will turn 21 on that date, enabling succession and a smooth transition of the throne.
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LEOPOLD
RUSSELL
Belgium
Leopold III
Prince Baudoin
King’s Third Conference Yields Continued Offer
After his third conference of the day with the monarch, the king announced a continued offer. Details continue on page two.
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TRUMAN
Canadian destroyers join Korean war zone effort
Canadian ships and aircraft moved to the Korean theater to bolster allied naval and air forces. Three destroyers Athadaskan Cayura and Sioux joined vice admiral Joy in Far East waters while RCAF North Stars from the 426th Thunderbird squadron began shuttle flights between Tokyo McChord Field and Montreal to supply the operation. France The Netherlands and New Zealand also dispatched vessels to the UN force.
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TOKYS
Korean war
North Korea
Atha-daskan
Cayura
Sioux
Charles T. Joy
Far East
Aex
RCAF
Thunderbird
Tokyo
McChord Field
Tacoma
Wash
Montreal
Dominion
United Nations
aia
Joy
France
Netherlands
New Zealand
La Grandiere
Evesteen
Tuura
Pukaki
Attlee’s Korea warning gets broad British press support
British newspapers largely back Prime Minister Attlee’s warning on dangers to Britain amid Korea fighting. The News Chronicle praises his call for urgency and defence, while the Mail and Times stress rearming and steady resolve. The Daily Worker opposes, arguing for an antiwar stance.
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LONDON
Attlee
Liberal
News Chronicle
Korea
Daily Mail
Britain
Nehru overtures not to condone aggression in Korea
New Delhi reports Prime Minister Nehru’s peace overtures to Stalin and Acheson were not meant to condone aggression in Korea. President Rajendra Prasad said the letters aimed to bolster United Nations resolve and hasten a settlement through UN agency. He noted cooperation would occur if all parties agreed.
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NEW DELHI
India
Rajendra Prasad
Nehru
Russia
United States
Korea
Prasad
Stalin
Dean Acheson
United Nations
Head Hereford Cattle Farm North of City
Hereford cattle located 6 miles north and 2 miles east of the city on the farm of D Smith.
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city
d. Smith
Russia seeks UN China priority in security council debate
A Soviet reformulated agenda for the next day’s security council session prioritizes United Nations representation for Red China ahead of the Korean war issue, with a second item focused on a peaceful settlement of the Korea fighting.
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RUSSIA
RED CHINA
FIRST LAKE
United Nations
security council
Soviet Union
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