Independence Day Amid Korean War Tensions
United States troops advanced in Korea as celebrations at home marked the nation’s independence day. President Truman stayed in Washington, Dulles warned of heavy costs, and UN officials planned actions to end the Korean war while Filipinos and Europeans observed the Fourth of July amid global Cold War tensions.
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Chinese to Be Paid Off in Coal and Rice
Walpei July 9 The Chinese government announced all national government employees military personnel and students will receive a portion of salaries in commodities starting August. Salaries will be paid in coal rice edible oils salt and flour based on average monthly needs. cash balance to be issued. Premier Chen Cheng said plan ensures stable livelihoods and helps stabilize prices while aiding the war effort.
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Mystery Baseball Death Spurs Juvenile Gun Probe
Police seized a 14-year-old boy after a fatal 8.45 caliber bullet killed a spectator at a New York ballpark. Officers recovered guns and shells from the youth’s apartment and detained his great aunt, charged with antiweapon law violations. Bernard Lawrence Doyle, 54, of Fairview, N. J., died instantly during a Fourth of July game between the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers. An autopsy was ordered. police say the shooter could be up to half a mile away.
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Soviet Surprise Drive in Orient Seen by Diplomat
Diplomatic observers in Hong Kong predict a Soviet move in the Far East within weeks. They say Russia could rush Chinese Communist troops from Manchuria to aid North Korea, with Beijing forces already massing since Haikou Island reports. Observers note hints from Tokyo withdrawals and caution Moscow has not fixed how far to go.
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Kansas Rain Heavy Most Areas Cool Fourth of July
Heavy rain fell in Philipsburg Kansas with 1.38 inches in three hours as showers and thunderstorms stretched across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain states on Independence Day. Kenny noted lighter storms across the upper Mississippi Valley and Rockies, with cool northern Great Plains and Great Lakes temperatures. Warm humid conditions prevailed in the Middle and South Atlantic states while the West Coast stayed fair. California valleys and Arizona remained hot. July 4 highs included Yuma 107 and Las Vegas 108.
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One Port in South Korea Open to Allies
Protection of the vital sea route linking South Korea with Japan sees U S and British naval scouts along the Korean coast while an Essex class carrier area sortie augments cover for supply ships and troop transports. The single port of Pusan remains the main objective with mines and potential North Korean raids a constant threat.
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Doolittle Named Airman of the Decade Leader
New York July 5 Gen James H Doolittle head of the Tokyo raid in World War II was named the outstanding aviator of the last decade by the Harmon International Aviation Awards Committee J Quineline Cochran organizer of the WASPS was named the decade s leading aviatrix Vice Admiral Charles E Rosendahl was chosen as top ranking aeronautic figure
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Tokyo
Harmon International Aviation Awards Committee
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Eisenhower tells scouts Korea aid must be carried through
At Valley Forge July 5 AP Eisenhower urged 7000 Boy Scouts to support U S aid to South Korea calling it indispensable and necessary by any means. He linked Koreas defense to wartime resolve and invoked Washingtons army and the Valor of Independence in a patriotic jamboree address. The festival included exhibits and reenactments as the national Boy Scout jamboree proceeds near Philadelphia.
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Paratrooper Swetich Sets U S Record With 123 Jumps
Sgt John W Swetich attached to Fort Bragg 82nd Airborne broke the world mark for consecutive parachute jumps in one day with 123 from dawn to night at Sandrock Airport Fayetteville NC The previous record was 105 by Juan Irate in 1950 Swetich planned 150 but quit after 123 due to high winds He trained six months for the feat and was aided by five pilots seven parachutes and six riggers The 1943 veteran said he aimed to keep the title in the U S and hoped for a higher record in the future
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Fireworks Blast Hurts Four Gamers At Ocean Park Pier
Four people were injured at Ocean Park Pier when fireworks exploded at midnight. Police said metal fragments struck the crowd. Injured include Special Officer John T. Marcus 36 Venice Sylvia Archowsky Ocean Park John C. Simpson Venice and Glen Davis 31 Redondo Beach.
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