Marines storm Han River amid Seoul push in Korea
U S Marines crossed the Han River in darkness for a final assault on Seoul following Gen Douglas MacArthur's landing at Incheon. Waegwan fell as the 24th Division pushed north toward Taegu and Seoul while Communist forces retreated along the main highway toward Kunchon.
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U. S
Han River
Seoul
Douglas MacArthur
Indion
MacArthur
Pusan
Waegwan
Taegu
Pohang
Inchon-Seoul
Army 10Th Corps Seventh Division
Yongdungpo
Suwon
Kimpo
38Th Parallel
South Korea
North Korea
Kunchon
Naktong
United Press
Gene Symonds
Pusen
10Th Corps
Senate unit votes 7 to 2 for Marshall
The Senate armed services committee approved Gen George C Marshall as Secretary of Defense by seven to two. Chairman Tydings announced the nomination would move to the full Senate for confirmation in the normal course amid Republican concerns he may be a Reagan ally to Acheson.
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Senate Armed Services Cat Mitt
George C. Marshail
Defense
Tydings
Senate
Sonn Cain
Kyowland
Marshall
Truman
Louis A. Johnson
Acheson
Truman Piano Sidetracked in Asheville and Chicago mix up
Asheville police search for truck driver Ben Janoski of Chicago after a misplaced piano shipment to the White House ends up in Greenville. The driver claimed he left a trailer in Hendersonville and planned to return, but did not. A Greenville dealer says the White House plane was involved in the confusion.
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N.C
President Truman
White House
Greenville
D. C
Jook
Ben Janoski
Chicago
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Henderasonville
Greenville Deater
Pellee
North Korea Peace Plea Denied In Pisa
A fragmentary foreign ministry report from NEW DELL indicates Korea’s plea for peace was rejected in Pisa. The brief text references India and China as mediators, but provides no clear outcome or detailed quotes.
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North Korea
Pisa
NEW
Dell Indis
Tedian
Apukeaman
Iby
Amd
Rndia
Government of India
Anykeorman
Huge Airlift Feeds Seoul Front in Far East War
Tokyo reports a major airlift to Seoul as FEAF Cargo Command activates under Maj. Gen. William Tunner. Flying boxcars operate around the clock to Kimpo Airfield, with 32 aircraft moving loads by 5 p.m.
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Tokyo
Seoul
George E. Stratemeyer
Far East Air Forces
FEAF
William Tunner
Berlin
Stratemeyer
Captured Russ Guns To Be Used On Korean Foe
U S Second Division reports capture of Russian made artillery pieces from North Korea after routing troops from the Naktong River east bank. Ordnance teams work around the clock to prepare the seized guns for action against the enemy.
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U. S
Korea
Acah
Naktong River
End of daylight time brings extra hour next Saturday
In Sacramento on September 19 readers are told an extra hour of sleep will occur when daylight time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. People at parties at 2 a.m. should set clocks back, and Californians will awaken in step with the rest of the state unless a change occurs. The change was approved by Californians last November.
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Gacramento
Ing
California
China Seat Bid Opens UN General Assembly
The General Assembly opened in New York as India moved to admit Communist China to the United Nations, preempting the Soviet position. Secretary Acheson and Romulo addressed a packed gallery, stressing the need for peace and action beyond words amid Korea and wider global tensions.
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General Assembly
India
China
United Nations
Soviet Union
Benegal N. Rau
Carlos P. Romulo
Romulo
Korea
Acheson
U.S
Park ‘Ave
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
New York
Flushing
Assembly
Mohammed Zatrutani
Nasrollah Entezam
Iran
U S Rent Chief Seeks New Ceilings and Controls
Washington Sept 19 Rent Director Tighe Woods asked Congress for new authority to keep or impose rent ceilings where needed and to bring commercial property under rent control for the first time He also seeks power to set price ceilings on real estate sales He urged abolition of local option features and said no blanket rent freeze was sought but controls could be imposed where necessary The end of controls loomed as many communities faced a June end to existing measures under a wartime provision
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Frankfurt
Germany
United States
Britain
France
New York
Japan
Berlin
Western Germany
Acheson
Bevin
Schuman
West
West Germany
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Europe
Washington
Tighe EB. Woods
Congress
Woods
Stable Fire Destroys 45 Horses in Chicago
A stable fire at the Sunset Riding Academy near Chicago's edge killed 45 of 47 horses early today. The blaze caused extensive damage to the premises as firefighters battled the flames. No further details on cause or casualties were released.
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Chicago
Sunset
Weather outlook shows warmer tomorrow with slight winds
A fragmented forecast notes near 80 degrees with light variable winds and morning fog. Wednesday may bring lighter winds and similar temperatures with possible see indicates and early fog patches tomorrow morning.
Voting on Oil Issue Gains Momentum in Long Beach
Early returns from Long Beach show rising voter activity in the oil amendment special election with polls closing at 7 pm. Precinct samples include 600 Cedar Ave 66 votes and 119 Euclid Ave 56 votes while heavy activity sites concentrate at Naples School and 112 Santa Ana Ave. campaign urges vote for open drilling and opponents to oppose.
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Long Beach
Cedar Ave
Santa Ana Ave
Euclid Ave
Naples School
Elm Ave
McKinney School
Paramount Qlvd
Cameron St
California Ave
Continental Consolidated Corn
Fram
Press-Telegram
KFOX
Jets Abandon Atlantic Flight After Gear Damage
Two Air Force jet fighters abandoning a London to New York nonstop due to damaged equipment. The incident, caused by a fueling mishap over Prestwick Scotland, forced the flight to end early.
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Washington
Air Force
London
New York
Ita
Prestwick
Scotland
Catalina to L B the Hard Way Motorboat Strands Off Shore
A motorboat from Avalon Yacht Club leaves Santa Catalina at 10 a m toward the mainland 30 miles away. The engine fails about 10 miles from shore after a long night in rough seas. The boatman Adams is rescued in harbor at dawn after a 20 hour ordeal.
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Buri Adamy 3
Avalon Yacht Club
Sante Catalina
Ormelly
Adame
Jong
Adams
Vietminh Attack Seizes Dong Khe Front Post
French communique reports Vietminh forces newly armed in China attacked the Dong Khe outpost near the Chinese frontier. The town fell after a bitter three day fight with casualties, artillery and air support. Reinforcements and paratroopers were sent to retake the post as rumors of wider Vietminh offensives spread.
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Saigon
Indochina
China
Dong Khe
Ho Chi Minh
Russia
Akey
Langgon
Moncay
Hanoi
Rhee Vows to Drive to Manchuria
In Pusan on September 19, President Syngman Rhee declared that South Korea will push beyond the 38th Parallel toward the Manchurian border. He told mass meetings the UN forces would not stop there and that Korean forces will advance until no enemy remains, with others leaving when ready.
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Pusan
Korea
Syngman Rhee
Republic of Korea
Republican
38Th Parallel
North
South Korea
United Nations
Rhee
Ie Engin Ks
Orean
Defense Ministers Called to New York
Defense ministers of major western nations are summoned to New York to quickly form a central western army. Officials in London and Paris say the British and French ministers will likely fly to the United States later this week to complete plans amid unsettled arrangements.
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London
New York
Paris
United States
Churchill Denounces Labor Regime Over Steel Takeover
London. Winston Churchill attacks Britain's Labor government for creating political strife as Attlee pushes state ownership of steel. Labour hopes to win a confidence vote amid defiant opposition claims of constitutional meddling. Churchill warns unity against Communists abroad and at home hinges on steel policy.
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London
Winston Churchill
Britain
Attee
Churchill
William Whitely
Herbert Morrison
Morrison
Attlee
Churchwaid
Iron End Alee
Lobe
Ee National
Pontacle
News Highlights and Page Citations From Maryland Edition
A cluttered index lists where to find news features across sections in the Maryland edition: Boyle on page A-5, Bridge on A-9, classified ads B-4 to B-12, editorial A-14 and A-15, obituaries 8-8, radio A-9, shipping B-8, theaters 8-12, tides and temps B-8, women’s activities B-2 B-4 B-2.
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Bridge
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