Marines Sail to Korea as Leathernecks Board Transports
In San Diego a vast Marine contingent from the First Division sails toward Korea. Lt Gen Lemuel Shepherd compliments their readiness as wives watch with grief and resolve. Brig Gen Edward A. Craig will lead the Marines in combat, with nine destroyers prepped in harbor.
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Guadalcanal
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Henrico
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Pickaway
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Lemuel Shepherd
Fleet Marine Force of the Pacific
Gordon R. Myers
Mora
M. C. Wilson
Arylou Kiernan
Robert R
Pacific
Reese
al Can
Badoeng Strait
San Diego Naval Air Station
Bay
Edward A. Craig
William T. Clement
Marine
Shepherd
Tokyo
21 Killed Three Missing in Five Air Crashes Across U S
United Press reports a day of tragedy as five air accidents in the United States left at least 21 dead and three missing. Details include a Wright-Patterson B-50 crash in Mason Ohio, a Tucson B-50 loss with six parachutes, a Lake Erie crash near Cleveland, a private plane blaze on a Pittsburgh golf course, and a Pan American clipper turning back near New York. Survivors and identified dead are listed from the various incidents.
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United States
Wright-Patterson Air Field
Dayton
Ohio
Air Force
Mason
Tucson
Aziz
Russell Glenn Cobb
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Coast
Elsie Hartman
Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York
Pan American World Airways
Idhewild
Itu . Mass
Macon
Areca
343Nd
97Th Bort’ Pardee
Biggs
el Paso
Texas
Paul E. Anderson Jr
James AL
Bertram
Eulie E. Smith
Salem
Moore
Alcide
Bay
Pic
George L. M
Danbury
Neb
Robert L. Jones
Vaughn
Lautenschlager
Springfield
Alvin B Mne
Goodnight
Patrick Montoya
Denver
Arthur R. Weisberg
Teaneck
N. J
Jerome M
Datington
Wis
Earl Hornbuckle
Davis- Monthan Air Base
Lautensenlager
Russ Trap in Korea May Drag US Into War Says President
AP reports that Russia may try to lure the United States into a large Korean war, provoking broader American military action. President Truman faced a question on resisting aggression worldwide and stressed decisions would develop with events. Generals and officials monitor five or six sensitive areas beyond Korea as potential flashpoints, including Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Formosa, and the Philippines, amid talk of further mobilization and possible draft calls.
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Russia
United States
Korea
Truman
Pentagon
Moscow
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tydings
D.md
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
Europe
Middle East
Southeast Asia
Formosa
Philippines
Free Republic of Korea
Johnson
Congress
Istaft Taust
Cormanit
How Fly Flies Movies Reveal Take-off Style
A Washington report notes how films depicting fly takeoffs use a distinctive motion and camera work to convey lift. The piece analyzes the technique’s pacing, visual cues, and implied dynamics to evoke flight without real footage.
United Nations Flag Accepted by MacArthur
In Tokyo on July 34 AP reports Gen. MacArthur accepted the UN flag and pledged to uphold its ideals. The white globe flag with laurel on blue was presented by Gen. Collins at supreme allied headquaters. Officials noted the UN banner’s precedence may apply at top of the pole, with debates on Korea use. Collins read a letter from Defense Secretary Johnson forwarding Lie’s wish for the flag to fly at UN troops’ HQ until peace is restored. Attendees included Col. Katzin and Lt. Gen. Horace Robertson.
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Tokyo
McArthur
United Nations
MacArthur
U. N
U. S
Japan
Joseph Lawton Collins
U. S. J Army
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Count Folke Bernadotte
Holy Land
Palestine
U. N. Ag
Korea
Collins
Omar L. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.N
Defense
Johnson
Trygve Lie
Col
Alfred G. Katzin
Persanel
Lie
Sir Horace Robertson
Give Them Time Guides Western Reaction to Korea Setbacks
West Europe press and public urged patience as U S forces faced heavy odds in Korea. Rome’s Moment o wrote that half mobilization risks prestige loss for America, while Il Tempo urged not to despair and Le Monde framed the fight as a test of UN and American prestige. West German editorials warned of long odds but predicted eventual victory and a global gain from America s alertness.
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ONCON
Scandinavia
Mediterranean
Korea
Moscow
Norway
Finland
Russia
U. 5
Ness
Pacific
Criti
America
Rome
Tlomento
Truman
Tl Momento
Il Tempo
Christian Democrat
MacArthur
Preas
le Monde
United Nations
Ssen
Free World
Brunnwick Zeitung
Bus crash injures 34 after bus stops for pedestrian
New York reports a GE A bus halted to avoid a pedestrian and another bus rear collided, injuring 34 passengers, two seriously. The incident occurred last night in New York.
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Jaywaltker
New York
GEA
Tide and Temperature Report By Long Beach Lifeguards
Sunrise at 5:53 a m Sunset at SuegE Moonrise 6:05 a m Moonset 8 Te Tides High 11:22 a m 3.7 ft 9 520 p m 63 ft Low 4 5 s m 0 9 ft 3 39 p m 25 ft Water temperature 69 Surf condition small breakers Foregoing statistics by U S Coast and Geodetic Survey.
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U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Long Beach
Strike ends at four Lake Erie ports with workers returning
Toledo Ohio July 15 More than 600 striking members of the International Longshoremen’s Association returned to work ending a 20 day walkout at four Lake Erie ports. Work at the coal and ore docks resumed at Huron Fairport Lorain and Toledo. A Presidential fact finding effort aided workers.
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Toledo
Ohio
International ‘Longshoremen's Association
Lake Erie
Huron
Fairport
Lorain
Atomic Engine work set for Arco submarine reactor tests
Senator McMahon announced early work will begin next month in Arco Idaho on a land based model for an atomic powered submarine engine. The project, part of two experimental atomic ship propulsion programs, involves Argonne National Laboratory and Westinghouse with a $25 million estimated cost. The team will drive steam turbines or generators, with plans to visit New London submarine base to review progress.
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Washington
McMahon
D.conn
Arco
Idaho
Senate
House Atomic Committee
Atomicnergy Commission
AEC
Argonne National Laboratories
Chicago
Westinghouse Corp
West Milton
N.Y
Knolls
Gold To Plead Guilty Or No Defense In Spy Case
PHILADELPHIA July 15 uP Harry Gold a 39 year old Philadelphia chemist who admitted delivering America's atom bomb secrets to Russia's spies goes on trial next Thursday on espionage charges U S Attorney Gerald A Gleeson said Gold will plead either guilty or no defense Gold is charged with violating the federal espionage act and conducting himself against the peace and dignity of the United States He has been jailed under 100000 bond since arrest May 23
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Philadelphia
Harry Gold
America
Russia
U. S
Gerald A. Gleeson
al Fuchs
United States
Gold
U.N Ground Troops Sought For Korean War Role
The United States says it would welcome ground force help from United Nations members for Korea, but expects Americans to shoulder the main combat. Officials note logistics of international troops are harder than naval and air integration. Britain and France are already engaged in Asia and may provide forces or support under MacArthur.
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Washington
United States
United Nations
Korea
Truman
Acheson
Congress
Ofakistan
Douglas Arthur
U. N
Formosa
MacArthur
Britain
France
Asia
Malaya
Hong Kong
China
Indochina
New Trial Due for Jailed Clergyman in New York
Rochester July 14 The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Rev Hetenyi 40 Episcopal clergyman of Erie County who was convicted last January of second degree murder in the shooting of a man in Monroe County Jury verdict stood but the appellate judges held the trial erred in the charging by the judge and ordered a new trial in the case.
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Rochester
N. x
New York State Supreme Court
Hetenyi
Prigon
Erie County
Moniroa
Nde
Daniel
Foundry Fire Damages Greenville Plant Estimated At 500000
A blaze at a Greenville foundry caused about 500000 in damage and threatened a neighboring bakery. No injuries were reported as flames fed by oil on floors and magnesium used by the firm sent sparks high into the air. The firm makes castings, furnaces, water heaters and kitchen cabinets.
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Greenville
Ohio
1 Treaty Co
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