Army Eyes Induction Center Openings For 20,000 Recruits
Washington AP says draft machinery is moving to meet a 20,000 recruit call for the Army as leaders seek ships to move trained troops to defend Southern Korea. Induction centers may open if enlistment volume grows. four training divisions are stationed near major population centers. Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey cautioned 60 days to field recruits, with initial counts likely small per community.
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Korea
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CallRs
Ninth Infantry
Fort Dix
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Fort Riley
Kans
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Lewis B. Service
District of Columbia
Hershey
Canada Ready for Rapid Mobilization if War Expands
Ottawa says Canada stands ready for a fast smooth mobilization. The framework from World War II to divert manpower into military and vital civilian channels remains in place. Many key officials who directed the effort still serve in government.
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Ottawa
Canada
100000 Boost in Forces for Korea Seen
Washington AP informedsenators expect a 100000 man rise in the armed forces at an initial cost of 350 million dollars as the first step in a Korea buildup. Present strength runs about 70 thousand. Gen N Bradley Jr and service chiefs reportedly told Senate Armed Services leaders why heavy American equipment and troops have taken long to arrive. Senator Knowland urged mobilizing Navy carriers immediately and using Chinese Nationalist troops from Formosa to avert another Bataan in Korea.
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Washington
Korea
Senate Armed Services Committee
N. Bradley, Jr
Bradley
Knowland
Calif
Senate
Californian
Formosa
Bataan
Balloting Begins in South Carolina’s Key Primary
In Columbia South Carolina AP more than 350 000 voters are expected to cast ballots in a Democratic primary featuring a hot US Senate contest and a four cornered governor race. Former Secretary of State James Byrnes is among the four gubernatorial candidates drawing national attention while incumbent Olin Johnston and Governor J Strom Thurmond vie for the Senate seat after six weeks of sharp name calling and criticism of President Truman.
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Columbia
S.C
Senate
James F Byrnes
Olin D. Johnston
Pe Incu.bent
J. Strom Thurmond
Truman
Many Fighting Yanks Puzzled About It All
American soldiers in Korea share confusion and courage as they face a brutal front. A wounded 21 year old recalls a machine gunner who blocked a North Korean assault, a bazooka crew that halted two tanks, and the brutal turning of battle that leaves others burned and lucky. Through spoken fragments, the piece captures frontline grit and the daunting, unclear purpose of the war.
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Korea
North Korea
Labor Heads To Discuss Manpower Plan With Symington
Washington AP report notes Stuart Symington new head of homefront war planning will meet labor leaders including John L. Lewis and AFL CIO officers to discuss manpower controls and labor relations in a potential war emergency. The lunch conversation aims at voluntary cooperation with no clear stance on a no strike pledge.
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Washington
Stuart Symington
Bcas
John L. Lewis
AFL
CIO
Lewis
Symington
National Security Resources Board
NSRB
NLRB
Unions Weigh Rail Strike Over 40 Hour Week Hope
Chicago report says leaders of three railroad brotherhoods met in Loop to judge feasibility of a nationwide walkout by about 250000 members. They oppose presidential board recommendations for a 49 hour week and 1 1/2 cents pay rise, eyeing a 40 hour week with 48 hours pay. A strike date and scope are undecided.
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Chicago
Loop
Congress
Brotherhood of Railroad
Railroad Yardmasters of America
Presidenial Board
Colombia earthquake kills 270 near coffee region
In Colombia relief began for the rich coffee-growing area 730 miles northeast of Bogota after devastating earthquakes Sunday. About 270 people died and 40 000 were left homeless as rescue and aid tasks moved forward.
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Bogota
Colombia
Here
Homless Ir
Newsmen Die At Front in Korean War Theater
Tokyo AP reports two American correspondents were killed on the Korean front. Ray Richards of the Hearst papers and Cpl. Ernie Peeler of Stars and Stripes were missing since Sunday night after they went forward to observe results of the first American around the clock bombings.
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TOKYO
Monda Prosmnabie
Ray Richards
Hearst
Cpl
Ernie Peeler
Tokyo Stars and Stripes
Richards
Peeler
Stassen Attacks Tax Bill on Education Funding
Harold E. Stassen condemned a House approved tax bill that would apply regular corporate rates to unrelated business operations by educational institutions. He warned the Treasury would gain control of colleges and universities, as Senator Byrd urged caution over tax cuts and potential military spending expansion amid controversy over a $1.01 billion package.
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Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Treasury Department
University of Penneyvane
Byrd
D-Va
Senate
Treasury
Tragic Rural Fire Claims Four In Ionia County
A mother and three of her four children died in a rural home blaze near Ionia Michigan yesterday. Victims named Mrs Filorence Booth and children Ted five Linda four and Cari one were all trapped and burned to death as the fire destroyed their house. A fourth child survived. Firefighters battled the flames but could not reach the residence in time.
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Ionia, Mich
Here
Filorence Booth
Ted
Linda
Cari
American Loss Ten Tanks in Korean Fight
The Defense Department said ten American tanks were destroyed and two disabled in clashes with North Korean forces. A spokesman at Eastern headquarters released the update around 7 m EST, while front dispatches reported heavy fighting and an enemy thrust with ten tanks, pushing American troops from earlier positions.
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Washington
Defense Department
Chinese envoy urges unity against Communist world dominance
Chinese ambassador to the United States Dr Wellington Kee told a Coyote University conference on American foreign policy that free nations must shed prejudice and unite. He called the new Communist world unorganized and said the Korean conflict is a critical test that could lead to further armed aggression globally.
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United States
Wellington Kee
Coyote University Conference On
Congress Rejects Truman Health Plan
Congress rejected President Truman’s plan to create a Department of Health, Education and Security. The House voted 249 to 7 to veto transferring the Federal Security Agency’s agencies, including Social Security, Education, and Public Health Service, to the new department.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Department of Health, Education and
Oscar Ewi
House
Federal Security Agency
Department of Health, Education and Security
Social Security Administration
Office of Education
The
Public Health Service
Reds Claim Sinking Of American Ship
Moscow reports from Pyongyang via Soviet News Agency state the Korean Peoples Army advances on all front sectors southward. Artillery allegedly sank an American warship on the eastern shore as U S planes bombed and strafed. The July 9-10 communique notes continued advances south of Chonan and two Michenlons fighters shot down.
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Moscow
Pyong
Korea
Pyongyang
Peoples Army
Chonan
Gossips Sandwich a Diners Lunch in Busy Fountain
A busy soda fountain scene has two gabby women and their chatter filling the space around a lone eater. The left gal boasts a new boyfriend while the right friend leans in, trading pictures and drips of talk. Tensions rise as the diner shields his meal and imagines Timbuktu.
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Timbuktu
Not Even Soybeans Will Grow In Yanks' Last Resting Place
American war dead lie in a lone field on a broad plateau in South Korea. A graveyard marked by dog tags, damp clay, and unadorned mounds sits near a distant city as Koreans dig new graves. The site is temporary. someday the fallen will be returned home.
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Yanks
South Korea
Cannes
Pisin
Mark Fea
Korea at a Glance War News Snapshot
In a sweeping Korea war update Associated Press reports Communist tanks breaking American lines as Red forces push south along the eastern flank. Allied air power strikes back with heavy losses, including 30 tanks and other vehicles. Reports note Superfortress bombings behind enemy lines and the emergence of Russian jet fighters at the front. Washington signals a potential 100,000-man military buildup as the draft expands to mobilize 20,000 Army troops. Cairo reports Egypt backs UN denunciation of North Korea but hesitates on force deployment, while Moscow decries UN actions as illegal.
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U. S
Washington
Korea
Cairo
Egypt
North Korea
Security Council
Moscow
Kuss
Kirwan Denies Aiding Purple Gang Member
Washington AP says Michael J. Kirwan denied blocking deportation of a Purple Gang racketeer in Youngstown. Kefauver quoted Kirwan claiming the man asked for a stay of deportation and that Com Moroata had a criminal record making him ineligible for a stay, ending the inquiry.
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Washington
Michael J. Kirwan
D-Onio
Senate
Yeaterday
Purple
Youngstown
Fester Kefauber
Dtenn
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Edward J. Allen
Kefauver
Kirwan
Tanaianara” Engnty
House Judiciary Committee
Commorata
Sale of Airline Gets Truman Approval
President Truman reportedly approved the proposed sale of American Overseas Airways to Pan American World Airways. He conditioned the approval with an order allowing Trans World Airline to compete with Pan American to London and Frankfurt, and Pan American to serve Paris and Rome, overturning a Civil Aeronautics Board decision.
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Washington
American Overseas Airways
Pan American World Airways
Kaman
Truman
Trane World Airline
U. S
Pan American
London
Frankfurt
Paris
Rome
TWA
Civil Aeronautics Board
British Aid To End Korean War Report
London reports indicate Britain is preparing a new overture to obtain Soviet aid in ending the Korean war. No official reaction yet. Sir David Kelly may indicate in a future interview with Andrei Gromyko that Moscow could cooperate. The Kremlin previously declined to act on a verbal request.
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London
Dail
the Express
Britain
Moscow
David Kelly
Andrei A. Gromyko
Russia
Korea
Kremlin
Kelly
Hundreds Flee Flooded Area in Nebraska
Rescues and evacuations spread across York McCool Beaver Crossing and Crete as Nebraska floodwaters from the Big Nine River rise to forecast 11,000 feet and eight feet above flood stage. Dozens of livestock moved to safety as crews battle rising waters and expect more rain in the plains. Five deaths are reported with extensive property and crop losses cited in the eastern counties.
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York
McCool
Beaver Crossing
Crete
Beatrice
Kaneas
Kaw
Jue
Mipcocet
Rechios
Two Ohioans Wounded in Defense Department Report
AP reports a Defense Department casualty list listing Ohio soldiers injured. Sgt. First Class Thomas WN Cor, son of Mrs Cora K Corn of Route 1 Meon Head Avon, and Pte. Richard E. Phillips, son of Charles E. Phillips of 1233 Central Ave Lima, are named among the wounded.
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Washington
Defense Department
Ohioana
Thomas WN. Cor
Cora K. Corn
Meon Head
Avon
Richard E. Phillips
Charlies E. Phillips
Central Ave
Lima
North Koreans Use 60 Ton Soviet Tanks In Frontline Break
North Korean troops using monster 606 ton Soviet tanks cracked the American reserve line north of Taejon as U S forces battled to stem the Communist advance toward the Kum River. MacArthur’s communique reported allied action to stabilize the front amid intensified Communist pressure along multiple sectors.
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North Koreans
Tokyo
Korea
U. S
Kum River
Taejon
Attrocities Reported Near Front in Korea
Correspondent William R. Moore reports more killings near the Korean front. Two American soldiers were found shot in the head with hands tied behind, identified by infantry officers as victims of North Korean action. General MacArthur and South Korean Chief of Staff Chung Li Kwow reaffirm orders to follow civilized warfare rules amid ongoing fighting.
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William RR. Moore
Korea
North Korea
International Red Cross
MacArthur
United Nations
Chung Li Kwow
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Jonerville
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