UN Fire Department Still Lacks Police Role in Korea
OVO August 7 AP reports seventy five days into the Korean conflict, United Nations forces remain firefighting only, unable to take a real forward step to act as peacekeepers. Analysts doubt a quick knockout blow, warn of a prolonged stalemate and a stronger enemy, with no clear move to mobilize a large ground force soon.
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Truman to address nation on domestic curb plan Saturday
President Truman will speak Saturday night on home front controls for the current emergency. He declined to confirm price controls and said details would come in the address. The administration seeks 40 million dollars for a new agency to manage price and wage stabilization, with civilian administration and no military dictatorship.
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Truman Apology Followed by Surprise Marine Visit
President Truman made an unheralded visit to the Marine Corps League meeting and urged no future misunderstandings with the Marines. He defended his earlier remark calling the Marines a police force and urged support for the Korean War, noting unfounded attacks in politics and promising to correct mistakes.
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Man Bites Lion to Free It at Blomfontein Zoo
In Blomfontein South Africa a lion refused to enter its cage, resisting crowbars and force. A native attendant tackled the situation by biting the lion to subdue it and guide it into the cage, ending the standoff.
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French Round Up 208 Communists in Dawn Sweep
Paris police rounded up nearly 208 foreign Communist suspects at dawn, with most to be expelled within 48 hours to disrupt fifth column activity. Among those questioned were a Polish princess, with many from Czechoslovakia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and Yugoslavia. In northern France coal regions about 50 were seized, Metz area saw 15, Marseille questioned about 2000, and authorities boasted the operation as the largest subversion drive since before the war.
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Navy to raise hospital ship Washington
Navy spokesman said the hospital ship Washington will be raised after it is refloated from a prior sinking by a freighter. Salvage assessment will determine if it can be salvaged. The ship was in service during a shakedown cruise.
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Russia Beaten Again in UN on Korea Issue
The Soviet Union failed again to bar South Korean ambassador John M Chang from UN Korea talks. Jacob A Malik appealed after the Security Council met to consider a resolution condemning North Korean bombing. Council President Sir Gladwyn Jebb ruled Chang could participate, despite Malik’s objections, ending a month-long procedural stalemate tied to Korean representation.
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FBI target 12,000 Reds if war breaks out
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover told Senators that agents are ready to arrest about 12,000 dangerous Communists if war with Russia occurs. He cited a need for funds to expand the force and emphasized that half of the 12,000 are American citizens.
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Sorry Men Crow Convention Headline Sparks Lunch Jibe
USPI reports a humorous exchange as a venue quip references a crow and lunch during a public event. The line “What’s for lunch today crow” paraphrases a light moment shared by attendees, illustrating a playful atmosphere at the gathering.
Ghostly note in toyland case stirs missing woman search
In Angeles on September 7 police pressed a search for a missing woman after a man said his wife vanished leaving her baby behind in a toy. He admitted puzzlement at the disappearance and offered no motive.
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Weather forecast for upcoming days a bit clearer soon
Mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow morning, then clearing Friday afternoon. Local rinse early Friday and a slightly warmer day Friday. Light variable winds except southwest, 12 to 18 miles an hour tomorrow afternoon.
Truman Sees UN Tide Turn In Korea By Week End
President Truman expressed optimism that United Nations forces in Korea will recover from recent setbacks before the week ends. He told reporters that front lines showed no major changes overall, despite occasional thrusts by North Korean forces and cracked positions at some points.
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Grim Fighting Rages Along 120 Mile Korean Front
Allied forces blunt Red offensives across the 120 mile front with heavy casualties. North Korea reportedly fields 150000 troops. Taegu base repelled two-prong thrusts as U S Marines and Second Division push back the bridgehead near Naktong. Air and naval bombardment target fresh Red armor while Pu Ran supply port defense holds. Continued fighting noted with page reference for full details.
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Leg Severed Man Dies After Ax Blow Frees Him From Fire
In Port Orford Oregon a logger, Arlo Gore, severed his employer Gordon Johnston’s leg with a woods axe in an attempt to free him from a burning overturned tractor. Johnston, 34, later died of burns and shock in Gold Beach hospital. The crew’s efforts to beat back flames failed as the firefighter-like rescue proved futile.
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