Prisoner recounts North Korean execution and rescue
An advance air base dispatch reports a 21 year old Irish American corporal from the Bronx survived after North Koreans forced him and three others to face down and were gunned down. He escaped when fighter planes scared off the attackers. He described witnessing the death of his fellow crew and the capture of five American tanks later attacked by 800 guerrillas. He was wounded and awaiting evacuation to Japan.
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Korea
Bronx
N. Y
Salen
Japan
Yongdong
Solons Press for Greater Rearmament
Washington July 26 AP Senators pressed Defense Secretary Johnson for speedier rearmament beyond the 10.5 billion dollar increase sought by President Truman. Senator Young said the Senate appropriations committee favors bigger strides, with Johnson and General Omar Bradley testifying at a closed hearing. Wherry added that 10.5 billion is only the first bite. Johnson and Bradley promised to speed up purchases and return for more funds as needed. Johnson defended policy, noting higher overall fighting potential at Korea outbreak than since World War II, and cited a 165 percent rise in the Army’s mobile striking force manpower between 1948 and 1950.
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Washington
Johnson
Truman
Sen
Young
RN. D
Senate Appropriations Committee
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Johison
Comuittes
United States
News High Lights and Page References
A garbled list of section headers and page numbers outlines topics across the paper. Items include Douglas Long Beach plant reconditioning eight twenty six s, Baruch urging mobilization and rent controls, proposed income tax impacts, beach combing, various page references, and multiple sections such as classifieds, comics, obituaries, radio and television, sports, theaters, tides and temperatures, and workers’ activities.
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Baruch
Waren
Reds Exploit U S Weakness In Korean Battle
A U S officer described North Korean forces using civilians as shields to escort four tanks across a bridge during heavy fighting near Yongdong. Maj. William O. Witherspoon said American units withheld fire, allowing tanks to reach attack positions as a night assault began. Casualties were not heavy, and U S forces regrouped east of the line.
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AVN
U. S
Korea
Yong
Dong
William Oo. Witherspoon
San Francisco
Witherspoon
Yongdong
Hank
Britain to Send Ground Troops to Korea in War Footing
London July 26. Britain announced it will send ground troops to Korea to reinforce American GIs. Defense Minister Emanuel Shinwell told the House of Commons the force will include infantry armor artillery and engineers with administrative support. Commonwealth nations Australia and New Zealand followed suit to aid the UN aid effort.
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London
Britain
Korea
Emanuel Shinwell
House of Commons
Shinwell
House
United Nations
Australia
New Zealand
Turkey
Thailand
Siam
South Korea
Admiralty
Far East
Red Cross to Lead National Blood Program for Armed Forces
The American Red Cross announced that at Defense Secretary Johnsons request it will be the official agency for obtaining blood for the armed forces. Gen George C Marshall said in a letter that the Red Cross is ready to increase output to meet potential demand, though he deplored the need.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Johnson
George C. Marshall
The
Red Cross
Marshall
Two Prices Special on Sugar Hoarders In Salamanca
In Salamanca New York a grocery store displayed two sacks of sugar with separate prices. Regular customers could buy five pound sacks at 93 2 cents per pound while hoarders faced 16 cents per pound on larger 25 and 100 pound sacks.
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Salamanca
N. Y
New York City
Truman Calls for Sacrifices and Economic Mobilization
President Truman asked Congress to grant limited powers and a $5 billion tax increase to prevent shortages and oversee price controls, rationing, and allocation. He warned that Korea may be costly and crises may arise, demanding faster industrial expansion and federal loans to boost output toward $10 billion annually.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Korea
Tru-man
Tru‘man
Canton City Workers Strike Paralyzes City Services
In Canton Ohio 200 municipal employees resigned, crippling operations in water, garage disposal and street departments. The mass walkout, aimed at pressuring higher pay, followed a dispute and appears to dodge a state law restricting public employee strikes.
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Canton
Ohio
Martin Aviation Cancels Plant Shutdown
Baltimore July 26 The Glenn L. Martin Company said it has canceled its plant wide vacation shutdown at the request of the Defense Department to speed up work on military airplanes. Martin's 8700 employees had been scheduled to go on their two week vacations Saturday.
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Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin Company
Defense’ Department
Martin
Fresh Yankee Troops Reported Striking For KYO
Small numbers of fresh American troops fight to stem the North Korean drive toward the port of Pusan as heavy Red pressure continues along fronts. MacArthur says defense positions held. unconfirmed reports of new forces in action. First Cavalry repels attacks near Yongdong while East and West coast engagements intensify.
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Kyo
Pusan
Reds
MacArthur
Fifth Air Force
Puison
Air Force
Hadong
James
United Nations
Tokyo
Yongdong
Dietvision
Korea
Fifth Division
Yongdok
Samchok
Pohang
First Cavalry Division
Yongsan
Changsan
Ponghwang Mountain
Hongdong
EXTRA RIDE FREE Law Keeps Four on Carrousel
Four youths riding a merry go round in a park were detained by Louis Jacobs an evidence officer while police arrived from five miles away to question them about a bad check and a stolen pig. The ride was kept moving to prevent escape as deputies were summoned.
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ST. Joseph
Louis Jacobs
Wayne McGlocklin
Jacobs
Six Yank Divisions Could Whip Reds Says U S General
Maj. Gen. Hobart R. Gay, commanding First Cavalry Division, said six American divisions could whip the North Korean army and walk to Seoul as bridges are repaired. He noted stronger defensive positions, effective artillery, and praise for Allied air support. He cited reports of Japanese troops among North Koreans but could not confirm. He added most refugees near the battle area were likely North Korean guerrillas.
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Third Army
Gay
Korea
New Draftees May Buy NSLI Policies
The Veterans Administration announced that draftees may obtain National Service Life Insurance. Also eligible are WWII veterans meeting health standards, enlistees, and current service members. Minimum policy is 1000, maximum 500000. up to 19 policies possible in multiples of 500. Seven policy forms exist, with term insurance the cheapest.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Navy to add 48 ships including carriers and cruisers
The Navy seeks 48 more warships to expand the active fleet after a closed committee vote. The plan, backed by Vinson, raises budget requests to 6.724 billion and boosts personnel by about 204,000, including 1,100 more planes and Marines rising to 109,000, with nine large and 14 light aircraft carriers envisioned.
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Washington
Vinson Ud.-Ga
House
Armed Services Committee
Armed Services
Vinson
Navy
Truman
Senate
Lightning Kills Porter and Daughter Near Columbia
Lightning killed Thomas Nelson Porter near Columbia on the eve of his 40th birthday. His 12 year old daughter also died in a separate lightning incident months earlier at Polkten, according to local reports.
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Columbia
Thomas Nelson Porter
Here
Polkten
East West Berlin Reach Water Settlement
Berlin announces reunification of the municipal water system after a split caused by the Russian section Communist embargo last month. East and West negotiators report agreement on new payment scale and all outstanding questions. Restoration of electric power deliveries from the Russian zone to West Berlin also under negotiation.
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Berlin
West Berli
West Berlin
Ota
Bushel of Catnip Causes Zoo Animal Antics
At Brookfield Zoo the catnip toss by director Robert Hean sent lions Roger Colby and Herman into playful alley-cat antics. Indians Leopard Tommy sniffed and rolled amid giggles while tigers Prince and Duke performed tipsy stunts after whiffs of the herb.
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Brookfield Zoo
Robert Hean
Tommy
Roger
Colby
Herman
Prince
Duke
Sheka Bean
Bean
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