Warren Seeks Civil Defense Preps At Illinois Picnic
Governor Earl Warren urged strong defense planning for civilians at the Illinois State Society summer reunion in Bixby Park. He said California leads in defense preparations, noting city councils and county plans cover most residents, with federal guidance due by September 1. He praised state friendships and predicted growth without losing community spirit.
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Albacore Haul Nets $17,000 for Eight Crew
In San Diego on July 22 a 55-foot fishing boat named Kathryn brings in 47 tons of albacore near Geronimo Island, delivering to High Seas Tuna Packing Co. The eight Italian American crew members from San Diego share more than $17,000 in gross income for a month’s work, led by co-owners Baledcorn Cresei and Frank Saabella.
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MacArthur to Read First UN Korea Report This Week
United Nations forces commander General MacArthur will read his eight page first report to the Security Council early next week. The document praises collaborative effort by American and South Korean ground arms and allied air and navy support under the UN flag against North Korean incursions. Belgium offered air transport aid while Canada signals willingness to place troops if Council requests are explicit.
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Feynman to Join Caltech Staff Next Month
Dr. Richard A. Feynman a 32 year old wartime Los Alamos group leader in the atomic bomb project will join the California Institute of Technology staff next month Caltech President Dr Lee A Dubridge announced today The move marks a return to academia after the war work in physics
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Weather Swell Across Much of the United States
The Associated Press reports pleasant nationwide weather with near normal temperatures in the south and west and slightly below normal from New England to the northern plains. Minor showers occurred in eastern Oklahoma, western Arkansas, and the upper Great Lakes, while McAlester Oklahoma recorded 3.42 inches of rain and Big Piney Wyoming saw 37 degrees as the lowest temperature overnight.
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Congress Gets 10 Billions Plea Tuesday
Washington July 22 AP President Truman plans to send Congress next Tuesday a blueprint for a 10 billion dollar program to fight the Korean War and guard against Communist aggression. The request seeks partial mobilization of the nation’s military strength with details on financing taxes and defense production controls. Senate and House committees plan hearings on a broad system of controls while proposals for family allowances and peacetime draft extensions are advanced amid calls for full mobilization to sustain a long conflict.
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Use of Foods per Capita Tabulated
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics lists Americans will eat more meats and dairy but less flour and butter than last year and vs the 1935-39 average. It estimates the average daily diet at about 3250 calories, slightly higher than last year.
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Californians Win Medals in Korea Heroic Infantrymen Honored
Washington July 22 Defense Department lists decorations for the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Division, for actions July 16 near Taepyong Ni. Posthumous Silver Star to Pvt Leo E Killingsworth of Kusa Oklahoma and Pvt Leonard M Schlinghoff of Los Angeles. Bronze Stars awarded posthumously to 2nd Lt Thomas A Mahar, with father in San Francisco, and to Sgt F C Chester H Brown, with wife Betty Luis Brown in Fresno.
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Taepyong-Ni
Public Warned on Hopes for Swift Victory
A Defense Department official warned Americans not to expect a rapid victory in Korea. He outlined a long, costly campaign with a planned counteroffensive delayed until fall or spring, as U.S. logistics shift to heavier medium tanks and tank-killer weapons. The piece notes current American defensive posture, Kum River positions, and evolving plans under Gen. MacArthur’s command.
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Actress Engaged in New York Plans Fall Wedding
Actress June Lockhart announced in New York that she will wed in the fall. Her fiance is Dr John Francia Maloney, a New York physician. Also reported, violinist Joseph Foejer, 64, Hungarian, died today in New York Hospital, credited with introducing The Blue Danube to America.
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