Enemies Faked Kaesong Raid Claims Say Allies
In Munsan Korea on Friday August 24 the Allies rejected a Kaesong bombing charge as a frame up and said the long stalled armistice talks broke off after a Communist claim. North Korean General Kim Il Sung and Chinese General Peng Teh Huai alleged a planned raid to kill the Communist delegation and blamed Allied forces for incidents near Kaesong. An Allied probe found no UN planes in the area and the conference adjourned with no clear resumption date.
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Nine Die in C-47 Crash in Alaska
ANCHORAGE Alaska Aug 23 An Air Force C-47 carrying nine men died in a fiery crash on a small air field along the Alaska railroad The 4 crew members and 5 passengers were aboard the Elmendorf Base aircraft bound for Eielson near Fairbanks The crash occurred at Summit four way station about 130 miles north of here The plane exploded on impact and burned overnight The vessel belonged to the 5039th Base Flight Squadron of the 39th Air Depot Wing at Elmendorf This incident followed a string of Alaskan mishaps that have claimed 77 lives recently
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Testimony Attacks Budenz on State Dept Reds Power
Louis Budenz told Senate internal security subcommittee that Harl Browder described a 1942 article aimed at removing anti communist elements from the State Department. Budenz, then Daily Worker editor, later renounced communism in 1945 and became a Fordham economist. Willoughby testified on Sorge espionage in Tokyo and Moscow before Pearl Harbor, detailing communist influence in the Far East and plans against the U S and Britain.
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Truce-Parley Break Stimulates Markets
New York reports that the Chinese communists halted talks in Korea, triggering broad market gains. Wool futures surged up to 78 cents a pound, wool tops rose, cotton jumped about 150 dollars per bale before retreating, and cocoa coffee and oils rose. Sugar futures and grains firmed, stock prices rose on the New York Stock Exchange after an initial dip, while tin and rubber advanced in Singapore and London.
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Protect Japan Urges Adequate Security Forces
General Douglas MacArthur called for adequate security forces in Japan to protect internal peace against external attack while Japan would align with the free world against communism. He noted the need for forces to safeguard internal peace amid Asia’s tensions and did not specify American or Japanese troops. It remained unlikely he would attend the San Francisco treaty conference, with no formal invitation extended.
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Air Force Contingent Lands at La Rochelle
A contingent of 770 U.S. Air Force officers and men arrived at La Rochelle aboard the General Stewart to help man a large American air depot in France. The depot, at Chateauroux about 1,050 miles southwest of Paris, will host about 3,000 Americans. The base will repair and service planes for France and other NATO members.
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U N Battle Line Strengthened in Korea
South Korean forces end a five day hill battle in east central Korea with strong positions. Gen James A Van Fleet says the terrain will help observation and security as cease-fire talks falter. Red casualties reach about 9019. South Korean losses are lighter. Air forces hit supply routes. naval gunfire supports the ground offensive. captured gear includes 262 machine guns 13191 hand grenades 6567 rifles and 74 artillery pieces or mortars.
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Toy Balloon Lodges in Throat Killing Boy
Colorado Springs reports a five year old boy named David Pittock choked to death yesterday on a toy balloon. It lodged deep in his throat and he died before an operation could remove it.
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Truce talks highlight Southeast Asia tensions and safety risks
Paragraphs note breakdowns in negotiations, with cheers and perilous conditions across Southeast Asia. The page references include extensive sections across multiple pages such as Page A and C series, covering classifieds, comics, editorials, obituaries, and various sections like sports and theaters.
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U S Girl Linked to Lorne s Spies
U S girl Reli Bennett named in testimony before the House un American activities committee as linked to prewar spy rings in Shanghai. Personal notes from a convicted spy describe her age height and appearance while investigators sought proof of Communist fronts abroad. Willoughby diverted to Pearl Harbor context during questioning.
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State to Fight Heinous Crimes with Prevention Bureau
San Diego August reports that State Attorney General Edmund G Brown announced creation of a State Crime Prevention Bureau aimed at reducing heinous crimes in recent years. Speaking to the AFL convention Brown described many criminals as mentally troubled and promised detailed plan later.
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Truman seeks tighter price controls amid cape hart amendment clash
President Truman urged Congress to repeal key provisions of the new price control law and dismiss the Capehart amendment as an economic boobytrap. He also called for scrapping Herlong and Butler Hope amendments that would allow prewar markups and impose slaughter quotas, warning of risks to the economy if not acted promptly.
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Fort Wayne Fire Sweeps Five Stores
Fort Wayne Ind Aug 22 a downtown blaze destroyed a furniture store and damaged four other businesses before it was controlled Fire Chief Edward Uebelhoer called it the worst Fort Wayne fire in four years The damage was estimated at 500000 The fire started in the basement of the three story Signist Furniture Building destroying the building and 250000 stock Adjoining establishments including two wallpaper shops another furniture store and a drug store were damaged
Weather outlook with clearing skies and mild wind
Low clouds tonight and early tomorrow, clearing by late morning with afternoon sunshine. Slightly warmer tomorrow. Light variable winds, 12 to 20 mph, tomorrow afternoon.
Britain to stay in Abadan to press Iran on oil
London reports Britain will remain in Abadan to press Iran on resuming oil production. A Foreign Office statement warned Tehran of necessary measures to protect British personnel if the Iranian government falls. Britain had recalled most workers from area but kept a thinned staff at the refinery. The move signals another opportunity to reopen talks based on Harriman recommendations.
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Army to reexamine flunked selectees with new tests
The Army announced January reexams for draftees who failed preinduction AFQT tests. Through July, 249,084 registrants failed the AFQT, which tallies with a 25.1 percent rejection rate after Korea. Under a 1951 draft law, those deferred remain liable until age 28.
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