Kum River Front Battles Escalate Near Korea
American and North Korean forces clash along the Kum River with guerrilla incursions and heavy artillery. A Communist force of about 100 crossed west of Kongju, while fronts around Taejon see intensified firefights and air bombardment as Joe battles continue. Frontline dispatches report two to three opposing divisions facing U.S. troops.
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Leif Erickson
Korea
Kum River
U. S
Kum “Se
Kongju
Taejon
TOKYO
Kingju
U. S.S
Big B-50 Bomber Explodes On Farm In Warren County
Six of the 16 U S Air Corps fliers killed when their bomber exploded yesterday afternoon on a Warren County farm were identified. Capt. Paul E K Anderson Jr, Sgt Bille E B Smith, S/Sgt James A Travis, G/Sgt Russell E E Moore, Sgt Adelmo Danoa, and Pte George L Martin are named with their home towns and states. The identities of the remaining airmen will be released after next of kin notification.
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Warren County
U. 8 Air Corps
Biggs Field
el Paso
Texas
Home “Lane
Paul EK Anderson, Jr
Bille EB Smith
el Pass
James A Travis
Bertram
Russell EE Moore
Salem
W. Ve
Shirley Moore
Aletde Danoa
Raytown
George L. Martin
Danberry
Neb
Accused Ohio red official put on carpet headline
A Chilean former Communist official received a commission in the Army, prompting Walter Levison to ask whether military intelligence should verify commissions with the police. Edmiston testified that several Communists were commissioned in the Army and Air Force, while Lewis questioned the checks and said further questions would follow.
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Ohio Red
Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
Communist Party
Army
Walter da
Comrmuniste
Air Force
Edmiston
Prent
FBI
Levison
Eamiseton
Larry Moore
Cin ¢Gienati
John Ober
Deryten
Caldwell Bans Folk Dancing As Immoral
Caldwell officials vote 2 to 1 to ban folk dancing by children on courthouse lawn. Commissioner Rayner cites church opposition to the immorality of folk dancing. Commissioner Love says personal dislike but religious belief prevents sanctioning youth entertainment dancing.
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Caldwell
Noble County
Jes Rayner
Maywood FE Love
Useless Argument On Talking Politics Proves Wasted Time
A long note describes how political discussions between Republicans and Democrats devolve into loud, endless fighting. It argues that such conversations never change votes and simply waste time, with both sides trading insults and escalating disagreements.
Reds Use Korea As Testing Ground For Large Scale War
Washington AP reports questions at a news conference about whether Moscow plans to feed aid to the North Korean Army gradually to wear down American forces. President Truman cautioned that aggression must be met wherever it occurs as U.S. military leaders monitor several sensitive areas as Moscow ponders a broader war strategy.
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Washington
Kustia
United States
Truman
Penta
Korea
Moscow
Detroit Scientist's Wife Found Garroted
Detroit police probe a brutal murder of Vivian Stanley a 37 year old wife and mother found garroted in a weed patch two miles from her West Side home. Her husband a scientist, details unclear as investigators pursue a mystery with a neighbor held for questioning.
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Detroit
West Side
Palien
N.a
Gance
Vivian Stanley
Toe Baoan
Chen
Peace
Curiosity May Kill Some South Koreans
Headquartered AP reports confusion as some Korean communities deny traditional white robes and reveal rifles to fire on Americans. The incident suggests white-clad figures are farmers or refugees, provoking fear and potential mistrust as mounted watchers retreat.
World Council of Churches backs UN Korea action
The World Council of Churches approved United Nations military action in Korea while opposing atomic and bacteriological weapons. The 160 million church members in four countries endorsed the UN response as a just settlement and urged negotiations for peace, with a ban on horrific modern warfare.
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Toronto
United Nations
Korea
The
World Council of Churches
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Jehairman
Episcow
Central Committee
U S Courts Foreign Aid In Korean Ground Battle
Washington reports that the United States shows no expectation of major allied troop contributions in Korea. Officials stress the U.S. bears the main burden due to position and capability, with debates over potential allies and risks of drawing in China or Formosa.
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U.S
Texans Puzzled By Shark Victim
In Galveston Bay a nine foot man eater shark was found with a human foot protruding from its decomposed carcass. Officers recover a torso believed to be from a boy of about 5 to 18 years old. Roughman of Rockport, chief marine for Texas Game Fish and Commission, notes the shark could have traveled far, potentially digesting a body in about three days.
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Galeston
Tex
Galveston Bay
Careaes
Roughman
Rockport
Texas Geme, Fish and Commission
Galveston
Korea at a Glance gives front line updates from Korea
Associated Press dispatches report Communist guerrillas attacking from the rear while Reds launch a two division shock across the Kum River signaling an opening offensive to breach the last barrier before Taejon. American and Australian planes report air war as B 29 strikes at Wonsan warn Moscow moving plans. Congressional and international notes mention hydrogen bomb development and Western appeals amid Korea crisis.
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Rea
Kum River
Taejon
Cheevy
U. S
Warne
Wonsen
North Korea
Moscow
London
Korea
Taft Opposes Truman Standby Power Is Talked
Washington AP reports Sen Taft heads the Senate Republican Policy Committee and opposes giving President Truman standby authority to impose economic controls. He says Congress should be ready to act if needed but cautions against immediate use of powers for materials conversion or price and wage controls amid Korea war tensions.
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Washington
Truman
Taft
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Korea
Congress
West Europe Trusts U.S. Arms Amid Korea War Debate
From Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, Western Europe shows confidence in American military aid while voicing doubts on timing and sufficiency. Norwegians and Finns worry about reinforcements, while French and British press stress odds against the United States. West German editorials warn of being out-numbered and out-gunned. Sweden’s Aftonbladet sees Korea as a symbolic test for free peoples.
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London
Scandinavia
Europe
America
France
London Deity Express
Korres
Americas
Air Force Plane Crash Near Tucson Kills One. Others Missing
An Air Force four engine plane crashed near Tucson after takeoff from the local field. One crewman died on a hillside near the Gallere Meum tates area. The pilot Jerome Metarville of Darlington said the craft burned after plunging to the ground. Paratroopers reportedly evacuated some crew. several are missing.
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Mere
Mattie
Lebanon
Telor
Jerry Dielia
Journal Embers
Aree
Betes
Arma
Hande
Bishop
Detown Journal
Tucson
Arte
Eafety
Air Force
T Sat
Robert J. Jones
Teewen
Aris
Mayfield to dedicate new fire engine street lights and buildings
Mayfield officials and local leaders plan a Sunday celebration to officially dedicate the town's new fire engine, street lights, and buildings. A lead story with pictures will appear Sunday. The YMCA Girls Camp feature on nature study appears as the fourth in a series.
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Mayfield
Tts
YMCA
Camp Mook
Eppoar
Sundey
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Paw Bong
Pecita Oveee
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J. Cavee
Clarence “Deutch
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Thong
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Martin
Wen
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Ty (Md
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Ar Services Committee
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Rce
Iecomiigs
T & Hews
Acheson
Einesday
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