Reinforcements Lag as U S Forces Face Huge Enemy
Washington reports that even with reinforcements ashore or en route, U S and South Korean forces total about half the enemy’s strength, estimated by a Gen MacArthur intelligence officer at 200,000. The article notes limited U S divisions, rising casualties among South Koreans, and tactical pulls to shorten fronts while preparing evacuations.
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Washington
United States
Korea
MacArthur
United States Army
Okinawa
24Th Division
Japan
U. S
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First Cavalry
First Marine
American
Second Infantry
Second Army
Defense Department
Far East
Seoul
Republic of Korea
Republic
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Defense Seeks Extra 950 Million for Navy Aircraft
Washington July 31 The Defense Department asks Congress for an additional 950 million dollars for Navy planes. When added to emergency funds and regular appropriations the total defense outlay would approach 26 billion dollars this year. No details on exact aircraft buys were released.
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Washington
Defense Department
Congress
House
Truman
House Appropriations Committee
Navy Air Arm
Navy
Air Force
Temperatures Rise Further in South and East Today
Chicago July 31 Temperatures were expected to climb again across the southern and eastern states with some relief in the upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes after scattered early showers. Rain fell in parts of the plains and more showers were forecast for the north central area while the West stayed within normal ranges.
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Chicago
Mississippi River Valley
Great Lakes Region
Plains States
North Central States
Hudson Employes Reject Contract
Detriot July S1 4 A ratification vote by Hudson Motor Co workers ended in a near-unanimous rejection of a proposed contract. The deal, modeled after GM U A W terms and granting a 2 cent wage rise for 1500 unskilled workers, was approved by company bargainers but rejected by the rank and file in a last-minute shift. The outcome signals a potential stall in postwar auto labor talks and reflects broader cost-of-living pressures affecting Hudson employees.
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Detroit
Hudson Motor Co
United Auto
General Motors-U. A. M
Cresse
G. M-U.a.w
Hudson Works
Yank Officer Urges Atomic Bomb Buildup In War Talk
An American colonel, speaking through war reporter Ralph Teatforth, urges rapid arms production to defend the United States in Korea and beyond. He argues the Army deserves credit for its fight, criticizes pacifist views, and warns Americans to prepare for broader conflict and stronger weapons rather than diplomacy alone.
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Ralph Teatforth
United Press
New York
Korea
United States Army
U. S
United States
Young Yank Soldier Witnessed Friends Tortured in Korea
A New York Times dispatch tells how 18 year old Pfc. Alfred C. Meek of Walla Walla Washington watched about 10 of his fellow GIs tortured and killed by North Koreans during a three hour stand in a valley near Hadong. He described the ambush, the deaths, and the perilous retreat as troops moved through a brutal scene with a jeep bearing Brig Gen Choi Lyung Duk nearby. Meek enlisted eight months ago after leaving school, traveled from a rural life to front line combat, and recalled his own cautious survival amid the chaos.
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The
New York Times
Walla Walla
Wash
Times
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J. H. Johnston
Alfred C. Meek
Meek
Hadong
Choi Lyung Duk
Korean Republic Army
Meel
Johnston
Japan
Yanks Scorch Earth to Halt Infiltrations In Korea
U S First Cavalry foot troopers rooted out Red infiltrators by torching scattered thatched huts in frontline zones near Kumchon and Chirye to deny guerrilla hiding places. The pre dawn raid left one Korean and four American officers dead, eight Americans wounded, and five Reds killed with 10 to 15 evading capture. American forces pressed to push back, as North Koreans advanced along the Kumchon to Chinju line threatening Taegu and Pusan.
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Korea
AP First Cavalry
U. S
Kumchon
First Cavalry
Chirye
Kumchon Ment
Taegu
Pusan
Chiryye
Une
Kumechon
Chinju
Cattle Plague Fight Studied
MEXICO CITY July 31 UP Test of a costly new weapon against foot and mouth disease advances to a crucial stage. In 18 months Mexico has given four injections costing about a quarter of a billion dollars. Today the last injection ends this phase as U S and Mexican officials keep watch for outbreaks. If successful, it may wipe out the disease in Mexico and pursues global elimination.
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Mexico City
U. S
Mexico
Tides and Temperatures For Tuesday August 1
Sunrise 6 04 a m sunset 7 54 p m moonrise 10 10 p m moonset 9 37 a m tides high 12 44 p m 46 ft low 6 16 a m 9 1 ft 6 18 p m 18 ft foregoing statistics by U S Coast and Geodetic Survey by Vane Reach Tiferwards
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U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Vane Reach
Tiferwards
Quake Costs Calipatria 150000 in Damages
Calipatria braces after a Saturday earthquake causing over 150000 dollars in damage to 15 Main Street structures. City Engineer Richard Congrave says full damage tally may rise after inspections. no injuries reported as brick facades and windows fail. Nearby Westmoreland halts operations for safety checks.
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Richard Congrave
Main St
Crewa
Re Soe
Imperial Valley
Westmoreland
Rattler Bite Fatal to California Child
A child near Acton was bitten by a rattler in the desert and died while being transported to Los Angeles General Hospital. The incident occurred near the family home as the boy was taken to a nearby cabin by his sister June, age 13, before reaching hospital care.
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California
Acton
Los Angeles General Hospital
Food Price Spikes Prompt Bowles to Seek Curb Authority
United Press surveys show beef and pork prices leading increases since Korea. Gov. Bowles urges Congress to grant Truman power to roll back wholesale prices to June 15 levels and to enact stand-by price controls coordinated by a federal agency. House Republicans press for broad controls. Price rises span milk, butter, gasoline, tires, Crisco, soap, and breads with wide regional variation.
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Freep
Congress
Truman
United Press
Korea
Chester Bowles
Connecticut
Burnett R. Maybank
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
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Indianapolis
Mental patient escapes. sought across state
A dangerous escapee, Thomas Loftis, 30, who fled Mendocino State Hospital, sparked a state-wide manhunt after previously being sent from San Quentin Prison. He is described as dangerous under any circumstances and is the fourth inmate to escape Mendocino within a month.
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Thomas Loftis
San Quentin
Letts
Mendocino Institution
U S Shifts Air Units to West Coast in Defense Move
The Air Force says it is reassigning all air defense units in the United States to the Western Air Defense Force. Fighters interceptors and related units from the Fourth Air Force will transfer to McChord AFB in Washington Moses Lake and George AFB in California. Maj. Gen. Hugo P. Rush will command the Western Air Defense Force from Hamilton Field.
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Uly 31
Air Force
Jtoday
United States i
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
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Continental Air Command
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Hugo P. Rush
Seizure Exposes Gem Theft Ring
Manila authorities disclosed a seizure of diamonds worth 200000 aboard a plane from Bangkok. Police found 400 karats of gems in a woman's overnight bag. Finance Secretary Pio Pedrosa said the seizure uncovers a big-time gem smuggling ring and arrests were expected soon.
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Pio Pedrosa
Bangkok
Pedrosa
Lord Bullets Infantry Hero Defeats Enemies in Frontline
Lt. Jim W. Harris, from Boaz Alabama, cited for the Congressional Medal of Honor, led a volunteer squad during the Korran fighting. He knocked out five machine guns, killed about 20 to North Koreans, captured two Russian type telephones, and collected 18 automatic weapons. Parents describe him as a devout Christian who believed the Lord and ammunition aided his mission.
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Ala
Jim W. Harris
Korran
Altot
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