Leopold Abdicates Pressure War Forces Change in Belgium
Belgium faces crisis as King Leopold offers to delegate royal powers to his infant son Baudouin amid threats of civil war. Delegations from anti Leopold Socialists Liberals and pro king Christian Socialists approve a limited regency and possible abdication after a tense night of consultations in Brussels. Royal security heightened as crowds gathered and palace guards deployed.
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Fremier Jean Duvieusart
Max Buset
Six Rivers Forest Blaze Unchecked In Crescent City Area
Firefighters battled a growing Six Rivers National Forest blaze near Crescent City as it scorched over 600 acres in two days. Forest Ranger Leo Quackenbush said crews faced an unchecked fire last night while a Klamath volunteer group aided efforts and residents barely escaped the flames.
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Production of Atom Bomb Ingredients by U S Hits Peak
The Atomic Energy Commission reported a record six month production of materials for atomic bombs and said ore supplies may rise from foreign and domestic sources. It noted accelerated overall operations but did not reveal exact bomb production rates and kept hydrogen bomb progress unclear.
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MacArthur Aides Meet Chiang in Taipei War Council
General MacArthur and top aides flew to Taipei for a war council with Chiang Kai-shek over Nationalist China's role in Asia. Talks began after lunch at Grass Mountain retreat. Chiang expected to renew a 33,000-troop pledge for Korea and seek a more active anti Communist role. U.S. bounds on Nationalist attacks and arm requests also figure in discussions.
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No Detector A bomb Sneak Held Possible
Washington reports discussed a hypothetical atomic bomb hidden in a crate aboard an enemy ship. Dr Karl argued detection would require opening the crate, making concealment feasible if undetected until inspection.
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Karl
Congress May Vote Stronger Home Rules
Washington July 31 AP Administration leaders in Congress seek standby price wage rationing powers along with milder controls. A Democratic leader suggested a rationing amendment to the administration bill on the House floor. The House will take up the measure tomorrow. President Truman could set price and wage ceilings and begin rationing when needed. Some favor a wage price freeze chance. Maybank heads Senate banking committee and expects action tomorrow. Rayburn notes Truman wouldn’t veto a bill granting extra authority. Continued on Page A-14, Col. 6.
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Young Yank Sees Buddies Tortured by Korea Reds
A dispatch details a wounded soldier recalling how comrades were tortured and killed by Korean forces. The report underscores the brutality of incidents near the front as reinforcements depart Yorks amid a doubling enemy presence.
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California creates Civilian Defense Planning Agency
Gov. Warren announced a new state Civilian Defense Planning Board to prepare for atomic threats. He named 15 officials, with Dr. Stafford Warren as chair and Maj. Gen. Richard Mittelstaedt as vice chair. The group aims to prevent loopholes, ready the state for atomic issues, and coordinate with federal plans expected by Sept. 1. The board includes Red Cross leaders, sheriffs, and public utilities officials.
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Bridges Faces Loss of Bond and Stay in Jail
San Francisco July 31 AP government moves to revoke the $25,000 bail of Harry Bridges, longshoremen’s union president, with a Wednesday hearing before Judge George B. Harris. Bridges convicted of perjury in 1945 citizenship hearing and linked to antiwar stance. prosecutors allege threat to U.S. security. Actions reference 23 exhibits and a 15 page affidavit detailing Bridges’ activities since trial.
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Hoarding Hit in Directive by Governor
July 31 Gov Warren warned hoarding threatens state security and urged action. He announced mobilizing the Food and Nutrition Commission and the state Disaster Council at an executive council meeting. He called hoarding immoral and a danger to the nation’s future.
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Not Wanted Daily Worker Fan Carried From Gate
An assembly line worker holding a copy of The Daily Worker was bodily carried from the General Brothers gate by fellow workers who lifted him from the park.
Truman seeks four billion for anti Communist aid
President Truman told congressional leaders he would send a message requesting 4,000,000,000 in additional military aid to anti Communist nations. House leaders said there was broad agreement to expedite action and the plan would go to the House appropriations committee. The move comes as Congress lifts manpower ceilings and approves ship construction adjustments to allow 600,000 more personnel and officers under a 10.5 billion wartime funding request.
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B-29s Rushed to the Far East
The Air Force announced it is sending five additional B-29 groups to the Far East. The plan does not defeat the units or the air bases involved. Planes from two B-29 groups were dispatched to the Far East from U S bases on July 3.
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Communists Capture Vital Base in Chinju
AP dispatches from Tokyo report U S Second Infantry Division under Maj Gen Laurence B Keiser landed with tanks in Korea and aided Allied lines as Communists pressed from central to western sectors. Chinju, 55 miles west of Pusan, fell to Reds amid intense fighting. American forces withdrew to new positions near Pusan as 200000 Red troops surged. Kumhon and surrounding fronts faced renewed pressure. U S First Cavalry 24th and 25th divisions and Fifth Air Force fought to blunt the offensive while Reds suffered mounting casualties.
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Anchoro
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Senate moves to extend death penalty for espionage
Washington July 31 UP A bill to allow the death penalty for espionage for two years was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The measure would end the current two tier penalties of up to 20 and 30 years and make death possible for all espionage offenses if renewed by Congress. The bill, proposed by Sen Eastland of Mississippi, heads to the Senate for action.
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