No Dunkerque Is in Sight in Korea Says Army Spokesman
Washington July 14. An Army spokesman said Americans in Korea are not being slaughtered and there is no Dunkerque in sight. He stressed confidence in holding positions, though building up an offensive takes time, with 1 killed, 20 wounded and 14 nonbattle casualties in 24 hours. One of 50 planes lost.
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Washington
Army
Korea
Pentagon
Grindstone
Dunkerque
Europe
Wheat Crop Boost Urged on Farmers
Washington reports an official target to raise the 1949 wheat crop to 3.15 billion bushels, 393 million more than the current year and well above the 1939-48 average. The aim is to secure a food export margin and boost livestock production with expanded wheat feeding programs.
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Washington
Dangerous Leaks of Military Data in U.S. Reported
Tokyo dispatch reports U S commanders warning of dangerous leaks of military information from the United States News stories reveal troop movements and planned weapon use in Korea. Journalists seek security checks and voluntary guidelines while defense officials announce a security guide amid Cold War tensions in Japan.
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Tokyo
United States
Max Arthur
Newsimen
Defense
Johnson Ihn
Washington
MacArthur
Japan
U S and British Fleets Schedule Joint Med Exercises
London reports the U S Sixth Fleet and British Mediterranean units will conduct combined training in the central Mediterranean from July 17 to 29 and August 13 to 19, according to the official statement.
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London
Mediterranean
Thealty
Truman Cabinet debates home-front mobilization steps
President Truman and his Cabinet discussed the full range of possible home-front mobilization measures but no decisions were reached. Gen Omar Bradley briefed on military outlook while Taft opposed standby authority to impose controls. Every phase of mobilization was said to be under consideration with National Guard and Reservists among options.
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Truman
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
Congress
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Mafein Earee
National Guard
Two blasts rock Royal Navy Yard area
Two blasts rock the Royal Navy Yard area amid unclear causes. No injuries are reported, and investigation by authorities is ongoing.
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Royal Navy Yard
Ruling Soon on Mobilization
Army and Air Staff Chiefs' Views Sought as Defense Department weighs calling National Guard and reserves to active duty. Gen. Collins and Gen. Vandenberg return from Tokyo to inform decisions linked to Korean War needs and potential White House recommendation.
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National Guard
Joint Chiefs
Far East
Defense Department
White House
Department
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Collins
Vandenberg
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Adm
Forrest Sherman
Naval Operations
United States
400-man Sky Giant Leaves San Diego
A scrambled report mentions a 400-man sky giant departing San Diego in a chaotic note, with garbled names and fragments suggesting a large land‑based event or troop movement. No clear persons, groups, or dates are identifiable from the legible text.
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Sky Giant
San Diego
Evangelist Graham Wells With Truman For Divine Guidance
President Truman met with Billy Graham in the White House to seek divine guidance for the nation. The evangelist described a half hour discussion and said Graham urged a nationwide day of prayer and humiliation and a radio address to reassure the country.
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Truman
Billy Graham
North Carolina
White House
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Graham Exed
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Lie Asks UN Members for Help in Korea War
U N Secretary General Trygve Lie urged 52 UN members to consider additional aid for the Korea conflict. He said the unified command under the United States needs effective forces and hopes the war ends in three to six months with broad support. He avoided commenting on atomic weapons and noted several states did not receive the telegrams.
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U. N
Trygve Lie
Lie
Korea
Reds Must Withdraw as Peace Basis
The State Department stated that a peaceful Korean settlement requires North Korea to stop fighting and withdraw. Officials described this as the minimum condition for a solution, with possible diplomatic notes expected to be dispatched to Nehru. Indications suggested Nehru showed approval while Premier Stalin remained a factor.
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Washington
State Department
North Korea
Acheson
Nehru
Stalin
iPipeiet
Small Band of Invaders Crosses River
North Korean forces crossed the Kum River in late Friday night action near the American left flank. U S commanders reported probing fire and a bridgehead not confirmed, as guerrilla units intensified night bombardment and wore captured U S uniforms. The Kum River front remains a focal point as two or three divisions face American positions.
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Kum
Jhand
MacArthur
Long Beach
Kum River
Associated Press
Leif Erickson
South Korea
Rede
Erickson
Pokcaman
Kongju
Mne
Taejon
Igaid
Australia to Prosecute Seamen Union Chiefs
Canberra reports the Australian cabinet voted to prosecute officers of the seamen's union for a ban on war supply shipments to Korea. Authorities continue examining evidence for sedition charges under the Commonwealth Crimes Act.
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Canhenka
Australia
Australian Seamen's Union
Korea
Telegraph Teletype News Highlights From Home Town
A fragment list notes sections of a newspaper with page references for features like Mar ines formation aboard ships, Beach Combing, Boyle, Bridge, Classified Ads, Comics, Crossword, Editorials, Financials, Obituaries, and Women’s Activities across pages A-2, A-8, A-9, B-6, B-10 to B-18, and other segments.
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Boyle
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Atemperanires
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Kent, Wash
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