U S Troops Retreat As North Korean Attack Advances
American forces on a broad front withdraw amid a Red tank and infantry push that overran Pyong taek and Chonan, with tanks advancing more than 15 miles south of Seoul. Reports say as many as ten Red tanks may have been destroyed. observers describe a bristling partisan assault across the front and a retreat facing heavy pressure.
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Songhwen
Ghenan
Sajong
Himeetta
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Tokyo
Peter Kalischer
Lester Lofien
Mount Airy
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Pyongtaek
U. S
Dean
Bojeng
Red
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Indochon Suwon
Chungju
Lece
Prongyeng
Seriwon
Meele
Chinnempo
South Kores
Derailment Collides Two Santa Fe Trains Near Monica
Ten dead and 50 to 70 injured after the El Capitan derailed on a Monica track and was rammed by the Kansas City Chief. Both trains, en route to Chicago, ran on parallel lines under automatic control. The crash occurred about 4:40 a.m. with engineers unable to stop in time.
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Monica
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Galesburg
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Santa Fe
Chillipra
Chicago
Peoria
Congress Set to End Work on August 1
Washington AP Senate leaders trim this session to bare bones aiming to wind up by August 1. House bills on Hawaii and Alaska statehood likely die in Senate rush. Key votes include Truman civil rights, fair employment practices, and transfer of the big government agency to the Commerce Department if not vetoed by July 9. President Truman’s renomination of Sumner Pike to the Atomic Energy Commission also awaits Senate action.
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Congress
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Taft
Lucas Lsted
Truman
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Commerce Department
House
Sumner T. Pike
Atomic Energy Commission
Reorganization Plan Faces Senate Opposition Debate
Senator Taft opposes the RFC health plan amid Senate debate on its fate. The plan faces a mid afternoon vote with many absentees potentially shifting results as critics press to place the RFC under a different agency possibly the Federal Reserve. Oscar Ewing leads the health insurance proposal drawing GOP and some Democratic pushback.
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Expenditures Committee
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D-Ark
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Federal Security
Oscar Ewing
Ewing
Thomas Kearns Dies Former Columbus Chief
Thomas P. Kearns, 76, former chief of sion, died in a Hartford hospital yesterday. Columbus friends reported.
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Columbus (Ap
Thomas P. Kearns
Sion
Hartford, Conn
Columbus Friends
Bandit King's Gang Sought After Giuliano Death
In Castelvetrano Sicily authorities hunt five surviving gang members of Salvatore Giuliano after he was ambushed and killed in a hill town hall of police fire. Police records accuse the mob of about 150 killings and 30 kidnappings with ransoms over 1.5 million dollars.
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Castelvetrano
Sicily
Salvatore Giuliano
Giuliano
Gimbeno
Truman Plans Drastic Move To End Strike
President Truman warned of drastic action to end a strike by switchmen on five major railroads. He blamed a small minority for refusing to follow a presidential fact finding board and said he hopes drastic steps won’t be needed but would act if necessary. He declined to specify the measures.
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Washington
Truman
Koreans, Americans Withdraw After Seoul Fight
North Korean forces push near Seoul as American and South Korean troops withdraw. American jets and bombers strike North Korean targets destroying tanks and trucks. General MacArthur says withdrawal not serious. Truman notes no reserve call up. Parliament backs aid to South Korea. UN observers expect prolonged war and urge strong UN police force.
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Peetagon
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London
South Korea
Who Owns The Cash Finder Widow Claim It In Pa
A Philadelphia report details a trove of 92700 found in a New Jersey cellar and tied to Theresa Hilleg and Anthony Hillop. The Pennsylvania escheat process claims the funds for the state with court actions and appeals ongoing. Liebermann’s widow, claiming the money, supports the state while seeking a reward.
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S National Bank and Trust Company
Sieesumioeal Te Laapon
Es Alesse
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Theresa
Floods Cause Heavy Damage in Pittsburgh Area
Western Pennsylvania reports three dead and property losses in the hundreds of thousands due to recent rains. Officials warn of continuing flooding as streams rise and communities assess damages. Local authorities urge caution and remain on alert for further rainfall.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Watermelon Time in the Summer of Pranks and Melons
A nostalgic piece celebrates summer joys including baseball, swimming, relaxation, and watermelons. It recalls childhood thefts of melons from a farmer’s patch, the thrill of pilfered fruit, and adult nostalgia for the fruit during long sunny days.
North Korean Red Drive Unchecked In Tank Advance
Tokyo reports three North Korean divisions pressing south toward Seoul area with Red vanguard 64 miles south. U S troops reportedly forced back eight to sixteen miles with heavy tanks and fuel shortages. Front-line communication notes gains of four feet and 100 to 170 miles of movement, with Heng and Prengteen captured and forces massing near Chemen Prengtaek.
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Pridey
South Korea
U. S
Yorwmnyen
Kongteyu
Kafu
Mats
Apelieemen
Tom Lambert
Heoul End
Chenen
Caaiann
U. & Nevy
Associated Press
Korea
Uuhin
Fires Burn Across California and Nation Amid Heavy Rainfall
Forest fires raged in Southern California and other western areas while New England and the Northwest faced flooding. Three lives were lost and millions of dollars estimated in damage as heavy rains fell in various regions including Nashville and New York City aiding containment efforts. Strong winds and warm, dry conditions fanned flames in multiple forests, with scattered showers and cooler fronts affecting the spread in some locales.
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Tetterdry
Faye Tau
Leon Hercerdine National Forest
New England
Olde
Core Opelis
Neshville
British Commons Vote Backing Korean Aid Debate
Fragmented OCR text shows Britain debating aid to Korea with ministers urging rapid support. The report references the House of Commons, government efforts, and allied measures but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions due to damaged source text.
New Benefits for Draftees Studied in Congress
Washington reports a proposed bill of rights for draftees. The measure aims to protect servicemen during extended wars with guarantees on mortgage and debt relief. It envisions President power to order immediate withdrawals if war worsens and seeks to shield families from financial collapse during service.
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Washington
Dwight L. Rogers
Rogers
Tax Slashing To Depend On Korean Crisis
Washington AP report says American concerns rise as Korea crisis presses tax policy. Senate Finance Committee advances plan to trim revenue losses around 410 million. final action could shift with war developments. If war worsens, delaying the tax bill into January remains possible under certain conditions.
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Washington
Korea
Cheirman George
Senate Finance
Truman
Steble
George
US European Fliers Urge Korean Duty Call
Pilots based near Munich and across Europe express readiness to deploy to Korea if the action expands. Capt. John Rogers and Lt. Col. Charles Hoedeker lead a unit grounded in jet training who stress willingness to move quickly, with memories of past conflicts and a belief that Korea could demand jet power soon.
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Derveck
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