Early Landing Behind Enemy in Korea Considered
Washington reports lack of manpower and transportation limit any large scale sea or air invasion behind Korean lines. Analysts note small coastal demolitions and reconnaissance landings remain possible while frontline units are needed elsewhere. Amphibious planning weighs beach choices, tidal ranges, and naval air support for potential future operations.
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Red Army
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Korea
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Leaders try to halt Macassar rioting clash
Dutch and Indonesian commanders fly to Macassar to quell fighting between federal troops and Indonesian deserters. The battle disrupted radio and telegraph, with deaths reported but not confirmed. Jakarta halted commercial flights as rebels clashed near Sumolangu and in Ambonda amid a wider security push.
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One Dead Four Hurt In Winnipeg Storm
An electric storm with high winds blasted Winnipeg causing one death and four people injured as crews assess damage and respond to the sudden weather event.
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Winnipeg
Taylor's Bid for Re election in Idaho Senate Race
Idaho voters head to primaries amid a crowded field for two Senate seats. Incumbent Glen Taylor faces Republican challenger Henry Dworshak and fellow Democrat D Worth Clark, with gubernatorial and House races also on the ballot. Key candidates include Rep. Compton White and Gov. Robins, plus several others in both parties.
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Henry A. Wallace
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Connecticut
North Carolina
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Ricks College
Edwin M. Holden
State Supreme Court
Robert L. Summerfield
Twin Falls
President Truman Briefs Chiefs of Staff in Military Meeting
President Truman convened the entire joint chiefs of staff for a day briefing. Gen Omar Bradley typically leads the daily briefing, but today Gen J Lawton Collins Army chief, Gen Hoyt Vandenberg Air Force chief, and Adm Forrest Sherman Naval chief attended alongside him.
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Joint Chiefs
Omar N. Bradley
J. Lawton Collins
Army
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Air Force
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Chinese Red Guns Attack British Freighter Hangsang
Chinese shore batteries fired on the 5000 ton British freighter Hangsang 15 miles south of Hong Kong wounding two British officers. The attack, one of two recent shellings in the area, prompted medical care for Chief Engineer Alexander Brown and Third Officer Nelson.
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L. W. Harrison
Indochina Steam Navigation Co
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Saigon
Indochina
Officials Present at White House Briefing on Situa tion
Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross said Bradley accompanied by others delivered charts and material to the White House to offer Mr. Truman a general survey of the situation. Reporters were briefed on the delegation and purpose of the visit.
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Seconds Bid Death for 17 Airmen in Bomber's Explosion
A B 29 crash near a California air base killed 17 airmen, wounded many, and spread fires that leveled trailers near the site. Brig. Gen. Robert F. Travis was among the dead as the bomber’s engines failed on takeoff and bombs aboard exploded in the Grove City area. Identified victims included S Sgt L F Knapp and Corp J L Tucker. Captain Z Q Steffes survived with minor injuries. The blast was felt miles away, and the tragedy narrowly avoided a larger housing-area catastrophe.
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Sarasota
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Hiroshima Mayor Fears Atom War With Korea
On the fifth anniversary of Hiroshima, Mayor Shinso Ie warms that every sane person hopes the atom bomb will not be used in Korea, but conditions being predicted give grave concern. The mayor urged calm and urged leaders to seek peaceful resolutions to rising tensions.
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Los Angeles
Hiroeshima
Shinso Ie
Korea
Eden Says Time Is Against West in War Tension
Warwick England August 7 Former foreign secretary Anthony Eden warned that danger to peace is very great and time is not on our side amid Russia west tensions. He criticized Britain’s planned raise in defense spending and urged a stronger regular army R A S and better pay to build a trained reserve.
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England
Anthony Eden
Hitler
Russia
West
Britain
Eden
Paraplegic Veteran Slain at McGuire Hospital
In Richmond Virginia a paraplegic war veteran, Vance Clary aged 28 from North Carolina, was shot and killed late last night in the paraplegic ward of McGuire Veterans Administration Hospital. Charles Kennedy, 29 of Burgettstown Pennsylvania, charged with murder, held on $10,000 bond after U.S. Attorney George R. Hamrickhouse swore out the warrant.
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McQuire Veterans Administration Hospital
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Rancheman
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L. H. Wright
Charles Kennedy
Burgettstown
Henrico County
U. S
George R. Hamrickhouse
Wright
Harriman Visits Korean War Front Amid First American Offensive
President Truman aide W Averell Harriman flew to the Korean war front as U S troops began their first offensive and spoke with Lt Gen Walton Walker and Gen Syngman Rhee. He praised high morale, close allied teamwork, and the cheerful outlook of officials and officers.
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Japan
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U. S
Eighth Army
Walton H. Walker
Haneda
Kores
Formosa
Taipei
Walker
Korea
Syngmen Rhee
Tohn Muccio
Purge of Philology Leaders Reported in Soviet Study
In Moscow Aug T. U. reports Sergei Vavilov announcing changes in philology leadership after Stalin criticized Marr’s teachings. The presidium of the Academy and the education ministry replaced scientific leaders and began a detailed review of philology methods while noting advances in electronical work, nuclear physics, and matter construction.
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