USSR attempt to pack UN doomed as Korea debate rages
AP report notes opposition from seven nations blocking Russia’s bid to seat Communist China on the UN Security Council. Britain France Ecuador Cuba Norway and Nationalist China joined the United States in insisting Korea be discussed separately before any Council seating decision. Debate centers on India’s stance and Maliks agenda proposing seating China and a Korean peace settlement amid U.S. denouncements of North Korean aggression.
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Russia
Security Council
Korea
Britain
France
Ecuador
Cuba
Norway
China
United States
Warren R. Austin
U.S
Jangie Council
India
East
Benegal N. Rau
Jakob A. Malik
Malik
U. S
Westinghouse Strike Hits East Pittsburgh Plant
About 500 Westinghouse Electric workers walked out at the East Pittsburgh works in a grievance dispute involving 18 workers. CIO officials say the employees were asked to perform unpaid work and the company has not acknowledged the grievance. The plant employs about 13,000 workers.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
East Pittsburgh
CIO International Union of Electrical Workers
Trumans Man Faces Defeat In Missouri Primary
Elmer W. Allison backed by President Truman trails Thomas C. Hennings Jr in the Missouri Democratic senatorial primary. With 36 precincts uncounted, Hennings leads by 4,372 votes in unofficial returns. Allison, a state senator, concedes but notes absentee ballots could still decide the race.
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ST. Louis
Elmer W. Allison
Truman
Thomas C. Hennings, Jr
Missouri
Hennings
U. S
Allison
Profits Will Be Taken Out of War Says Lucas
Senate Democratic Leader Lucas vowed no profiteering during wartime and pledged drastic taxes if needed. The Finance Committee moved to quicken action on a $5 billion tax bill, scrapping $1.01 billion in excise cuts and boosting taxes on manufacturers, home freezers, and slot machines as talks continued.
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Lucas
Washington
Senate
Illinois
Congress
Truman
Senate Finance Committee
Timken Rolls Priority On Military Orders At Canton
At a special officers meeting Timken Roller Bearing Company stated military orders take top priority over all production schedules. President William E Ummstattd announced a seven day week in any department if needed due to the rush of business.
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Canton, O
Timken Roller Bearing Company
William E. Ummstattd
House Prefers Freeze Pegged to Living Cost
The House tentatively voted to trigger wage and price controls automatically when the Labor Department living cost index rises five percent above June 15. The McKinnon amendment mirrors a Senate proposal by Senator Fulbright to require mandatory controls once the index passes the five percent threshold, removing standby authority for presidential action.
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Washington
House
Labor Department
Rep
McKinnon
Dcalif
Senate Banking Committee
Fulbright
D-Ark
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Truman
S W. Stuart Symington
National Security Re
Government food prices rise two to three percent
Washington reports a preliminary government check shows retail food prices up two to three percent for the month ended July 15. The Bureau of Labor Statistics survey marks the first official government measure of retail prices since the Korean fighting began on June 25.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
House Would Exempt Press From Controls
The House tentatively exempted all sources of public information including the press and radio from standby price control powers. Rep. Buchanan's amendment to the administration's mobilization bill passed without opposition, clarifying that rates charged by newspapers periodicals magazines theaters moving picture firms radio and TV press associations and related services would be exempt from presidential price controls.
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Washington
House Today
Rep
Buchanan
D-Pa
Strike Ends as Steubenville Truckers Return to Work
About 100 AFL Teamsters Local 428 truck drivers ended a week-long strike that idled around 4,000 building trades workers in Steubenville. A wage deal was reached with Federal Conciliator William Powell, granting a 6 cent hourly raise to 1.60 and dropping a demand for time and a half after eight hours.
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Steubenville
AFL Teamsters
William Powell
Cleveland
U S Battalion Probes 22 Miles Behind Enemy Lines
An American tank led force breached enemy lines 22 miles in Korea, deep into Reds held territory near Chinju. The mission, termed a reconnaissance in force, yielded captured maps and documents while four Sherman tanks and four armored cars were abandoned. The unit then withdrew to safety near Wongungni after a grueling 36 hour march and heavy combat.
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U. S
Don Whitehead
Korea
Chinju
Masan
Pusan
Red
U. S. 24Th Division
Chunjamin
Wongungni
Whitehead
Reds
U S to rely on older tanks in Korean fighting
U S troops in Korea will fight the holding phase with World War II era tanks, though some improvements and newer Pershing and General Patton models are arriving. The Army flags a transition period before the introduction of fully modern heavy armor, while T-34s and Russian designs are noted in past reports.
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Washington
Eighth Army
38Th Paralel
Congressional
United States
Korea
Pershing
Korean
Pershings
U.S
92 Year Old Man Taken To Prison In Salem
Alexander Young 92 wore handcuffs as deputies took him to Mahoning County jail after he allegedly chased Jerome Brown, tavern proprietor at East Palestine, with a double edged axe and later whipped out a razor during a ride to the jail. He is said to be the oldest arrestee in the county.
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Salem, O
Alexander Young
Mahoning County
Jerome Brown
East Palestine
Young
Brown
Quake Felt in Mexico City Shakes City at 12:16 A.M.
A strong earthquake struck Mexico City at 12:16 A.M. CST today with no immediate reports of injuries or damage to persons. Local authorities advised residents to stay alert as tremors were felt across the area.
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Mexico City
New York Cops Halt Red Riot
Two thousand left wing marchers banned from Union Square rallied after homeward crowds. About 1,000 police fought with demonstrators in fist fights near Union Square, with 13 arrests for assault or disorderly conduct. Several injuries reported and a window smashed. Police removed two sign wavers from poles as mounted units dispersed the crowd.
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NEW York
Union Square
Times Square
Cool Weather Nearing End Across Regions
The Midwest cool spell faded as temperatures rose to seasonal norms. Warmer air moved from the plains into central states while the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley saw milder readings. Park Falls Wisconsin reported 46 and Chicago 55 as Gulf and southern regions stayed warm with cooling in New England. yesterdays highs ranged from 109 at Yuma to 51 at Grand Marais.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Plains States
Central States
Great Lakes Region
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Park Falls
Wis
Chicago
Gulf States
New England
Yuma
Ariz
Grand Marais
Mich
Election Year Oratory Confuses Voters in Campaign Swell
A city reader watches rival candidates praise and denounce each other. One proclaims he saved money and served honestly while another claims his foe spent the people’s funds and is a nuisance. Voters leave confused by the clash of rhetoric and promises.
Youth 19 Killed in Mansfield Crash
Rudolph Jacob Krapko, 19, of Cleveland, stopped on U S Route 42 to check his tail-light when another car rear ended his auto. The crash exploded the gas tank, killing Krapko and badly burning his companion Richard Lavak, 16, of Cleveland, who is listed in fair condition at General Hospital. Florence Funk, 32, of Ashland, the other driver, and two passengers suffered minor injuries.
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Mansfield
Rudolph Jacob Krapko
Cleveland
Krapko
Richard Lavak
General Hospital
Florence Funk
Ashland
May Join Battle By Nightfall Along Naktong River Front
Allied forces push toward South Korea as two fresh American divisions join seven allied formations along the Naktong front. U S 24th Infantry conducts bold two dozen mile penetration near Chinju, rescuing troops and confirming breach capability. The counterbalance at sea and river lines shifts focus to Pusan as UN forces deploy heavier arms and steady withdrawals create a renewed line of defense.
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Tokyo
South Korea
Chinju
U. S
Leif Erickson
Associated Press
U. S Eighth Army
Korea
Naktong River
Erickson
United Nations
B-29 Raiders Strike Bogun Chemical Plant at Hungnam
The Far East Air Forces reported a third major B-29 raid in five days against North Korean chemical and munitions sites. Today’s target was the Bogun chemical plant at Hungnam, 118 miles above the 38th parallel, with about four hundred tons of bombs poured on the factory.
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Tokyo
Far East
Bogun
Far East Air Forces
Red
John A. Duggane
Fau Claire
Wis
Kumeehon
Hamchang
Millard A. Hodges
Tulsa
Okla
Red Tanks Face Rough Going in Korea Drive toward Pusan
The Red tank thrust from the Chinju front toward Pusan must cross marshes and rain soaked lowlands. American and South Korean forces plan reinforce to slow the advance. Reds press along two coastal highways toward Masan, near Pusan, with counterattacks securing high ground to blunt the attack.
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Tokyo
Korea
Chinju
Pusan
MacArthur
Masan
Chungam
Haman
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Martin
Red Lines
O.J.P. King
John E. Church
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Church
Chemical Center
Hungnam
Taegu
Kochang
Hyopchon
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