Long Hard Fight Facing American Troops In Korea
The collapse of the South Korean army heightens the gravity for U S forces entering Korea. Weather, air support, and supply reach will shape the coming days as American ground troops engage Communist forces. Initial aid expanded from air to ground actions, with limits on strikes into enemy bases, as planners assess the border and potential casualty levels amid harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Max Boyd Washington
America
U. S
Japan
Okinawa
Guam
Truman
United States
South Korea
Pentagon
Parties Unite Behind Truman On War Issues
Congress revived wartime unity as lawmakers urged action in Korea and on the northern Korean front. The Senate sent a 122.5 million foreign arms bill to the House after extending the draft, with Truman ordering strikes on northern installations and a naval blockade of the Korean coast. Taft and Knowland pushed for broader measures, while Kilgore proposed a voluntary training program for youths aged 17 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
South Kora
Senate
House
Truman
Korea
South Korea
Amari
R-Cole
North
Knowland
Annaui
United Nations
Taft
Ohio
Russia
Siberian
Vladivostok
Man
Kilgore
D-W.va
Confessed Fire Bug Faces Minor Charges
Rogers D Segee a 20 year old circus worker admits setting the Hartford Conn Ringling Brothers tent fire of July 6 1944 which killed 168 and injured 412 He is jailed in Circleville Ohio awaiting trial on two arson counts He also admits killing four people and starting numerous fires across Maine New Hampshire and Ohio He has not been charged in the Ringling fire yet the fire marshal says further details lie in the case continuing notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Rogers D. Segee
Segee
Pickaway County
Circleville
Ohio
Harry J. Callan
Ringling Brothers Circus
Hartford
Conn
Ringling
Callan
Portland
Portamouth
N. H
United Nations weighs high level group for Korea aid plan
Security Council delegates discussed forming a high level coordinating group to marshal UN action against Communist North Korea. The aim is to secure MacArthur's backing with non Communist support while preparing for possible members supplying forces to Korea. Seventy two members endorsed seeking military aid for South Korea and further messages were reported from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
United Nations
Security Council
North
Kore
Douglas MacArthur
Mare
MacArthur
South
Logans Police Charge Burglar Suspect in Entry Case
Logan N. AP patrolmen Wilbur Stout and Hopkins acted to barge into a burglar suspect’s home to arrest him. Alfred J. White, 46, of Logan, filed affidavits charging entry against several officers including Columbus detectives Woods and Hall and State Patrolman Seryank. White is to stand trial July 10 in Huntington for alleged store burglaries. Prichard of the State Police is accused in grand larceny related to an auto trailer exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan N. O
Wilbur Stout
As Hopkins
Logan Police Department
Whitehart
West Virginia
Alfred J. White
Logan
White
Ton
W. Va
Rehart
Regal
Stout and
Hopkins
Columbus
Donald Woods
Stacey Hal
Joseph Seryank
Corp
Paul F. Prichard
West Virginia State Police
Prichard
Huntington Ghegatty
Censorship Near On Korean Battle
Tokyo AP reports military censors tighten control as General MacArthur limits press access. Headquarters refuse detailed briefing on air operations from Japan to Korea, signaling restrained coverage of the evolving conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
MacArthur
U. S
Japan
South Korea
Korea at a Glance and World Reactions
Reported updates from Korea show US and Allied defenses testing a breached line north of Suwon as Red forces push inland. Tokyo cites MacArthur HQ noting advances while Berlin warns of Soviet restraint, and Washington notes shifts in U N council plans for a new high level UN authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taeion
Kereen
Teejen
Gaen
Tokyo
MacArthur
Suwon
Berlin
Colm
Europe
Rusie
Koree
Washington
Williemeburg Forest
Moscow
Keres
Lake Success
Security Council
Truman Opens Scout Jamboree With Call for Peace
President Truman addressed nearly 30,000 Scouts at Valley Forge asking youths from two nations to pursue peace and freedom. He warned of Communist pressure and urged Americans to stand together, stressing fellowship and human equality as the way forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mr. Truman
Washington
Double Play Ends With Stellar Turn by Old Lefty
A tense late inning sees Old Lefty falter as a four man jam on first threatens trouble. The batter barely foul balls three pitches, then hits a line drive but is speared by the shortstop. A smooth relay to second and a quick throw to first completes a game sealing double play. MARTIN
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefty
Twenty three dead in Korean plane crash incident
A Korean plane carrying United States troops crashed injuring seven crew members aboard. Initial reports say the aircraft went down while approaching its destination, with details evolving as authorities investigate the cause and confirm casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Berlin Power Cut Sparks Cold War Tension
Berlin remained split as power was cut to the western sector in a Soviet move. Engineers completed a swift Switchover with no major technical problems despite fears of a large Russian maneuver. Western officials warned costs for winter electrics will be high and warned the East might try to seize control again. Intersecting lines between the sectors were closed but expected to reopen as shortages threaten supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Weet Berle
Keres
Pastors and Fair Board Clash Over Gambling Pact
In Urbana the County Ministerial Association and the county Fair Board clashed over gambling at the annual event. Ministers protested a July 22 plan to permit mutuel betting on horse races and withdrew from religious services, while Rev. Stanley Jeffery said the ministerial group would reconsider after further talks. The Fair Board reportedly voted June 11 to allow mutuel betting by secret ballot, a move ministers deemed in conflict with religious activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Board
Oes
Fai
VEW Conclave Draws 15,000 To Columbus
In Columbus an estimated 15,000 people attended the VEW Conclave events. Seattle resident ll naam C. Balls was slated to speak at the annual dinner. Morning events featured drum majorettes and prize cash competitions. Sunday plans included drum and bugle corps, color guards, and drill teams. A small parade was scheduled in the EST morning. Members of the Cooties prepared a veterans show at Chillicothe Veterans Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
C. Balls
Seattle
Wash
Speek
T Viteter
Chillicothe
Explosion at refinery kills two workers in Santa Maria
In Santa Maria Cantina an AP report says a refinery blast wrecked two towers and burned reservoirs, killing two workers. In Tampa Florida an AP dispatch notes a Boeing B50 bomber crash after attempting takeoff, four crewmen missing as fire spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Divine
Soldiers Ready To Take Positions North Of Taejon
Tokyo reports from AP say General MacArthur announces South Korean forces hold Suwon airstrip west of Taejon as joint communists break through near the Suwon line. A historic allied landing from Japan moves north to meet North Korean movements amid bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taejon
Tokyo
MacArther
Tarpion
Kee
Korea
Jepes
Routha
Blockade ends red landings protect gls
The U S naval blockade of Korea aims to curb supplies to Communist forces and assist land operations from Japan. It targets routes from Manchuria and Russia, with cordons planned in the Yellow Sea and near Meijo. Observers note weather delays and ongoing troop movements as diplomats weigh strategic aims. A separate note recounts a drowning tragedy involving Berbera Gable, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Gable, from the Ohio River incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Aaron
Berbera Jo
Geble
Fren
Samuel Gable
Ohio River Canal
unclear text summary due to OCR damage
fragmentary report references a river defense, fleets, and positions near Taejon. Mentions American forces, river line, and evacuation or movement along a road. Details are unreadable or garbled, preventing precise event identification or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taejon
Hea
Niles
Taped AP report on races by Notre Dame athletes
AP dispatch describes specific event details from a track meet where Notre Dame runners posted times and placed in portions of the event. It notes performances by Mencherta and others, including national and regional implications and the competition context.
George Fielding Eliot To Write For Journal
George Fielding Eliot will write a weekly world military report for the Journal beginning tomorrow on the editors page. Major Biot, a seasoned reporter, is portrayed as a keen observer who will assess risks and influence on the United States and allied positions amid a volatile world scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fielding Biot
Biot
Canes
Eliot
Community of Nations
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western Pacific
North Korea
Barbara Driscoll
Portsmouth
N.H
Ségee
Robert Segee
Ussr
China
Hal
Potnama
Plippines
KPO
TiNan
Ginsen
Rktommo
Miles
Republic of Keres
South Keres
U. BS
Indo China
Logan Police
BY Gordon Martin
Martin
Weest
VEW
Bulletins
Han River
Raul
Sun Rosas
Manchuria
Huesien Berdere
Yellow Sea
Daires
Membuke
Meijo
Seishin
Viediveste
Trent
Tana Relwony
Anol
Denen
Benue
Telnet
Rereen
Cohmtts
Seter Menecherta
Belerre
George Fielding Eliot
Bliet
Life, Fortune
Reader's Digest
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!