Kum River battles push US forces back in Korea
AP dispatches report intensifying fighting around the Kum River as Communist forces press a drive against American and South Korean positions. US left flank pulled back toward new lines near Taejon, with reports of tanks and heavy artillery, while central forces hold steady and seeks to blunt the Red advance.
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Albania accuses Yugoslavia of aiming at war
In Prague dispatches citing Tass report Albania says Yugoslavia is aiming to provoke war. Tirana alleges Belgrade-backed harassment and warns of potential conflict after Albanian legation delivered the note to Yugoslavia’s Foreign Ministry.
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Korea Airlift Feats Highlight North Korean Supply Run
A wartime diary describes Korean airlift missions to Korea and the perilous Berlin front, praising pilots and ground crews. It notes C-47s and trucks moving cargo daily, praising teamwork and efficiency while undermining German resilience and enemy doubt.
Drafting Of Women Under Consideration
Washington AP reports elective service weighs women in draft plans. Maj. Gen. Hershey says change in draft law may be needed and that draft boards could require women to register if national needs rise.
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Youth Admits Slaying Tie Detectives in Gun Fight
CHICAGO AP A wounded 21 year old Bernie Davis armed with a .38 revolver admitted killing two veteran city detectives Edward Crowley and Donald McCormick during a gun battle in his West Side flat. Police held him in a closet for four hours after the confrontation. Both detectives, from the robbery detail, were shot three times and died in Cook County. They had gone to Davie?s home regarding a loan office matter in Weirton West Virginia the prior Wednesday.
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Wifels Held iter Spouse Found Stabbed
Russell Hicks, 24, was stabbed to death early today in Columbus. Police held his wife Jean Hicks for questioning. She said Hicks stabbed himself in the left shoulder with a butcher knife after a domestic argument over his Army enlistment. She described finding him bleeding after the stabbing occurred as she went to bed.
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Servicemen Still Protected Against Civil Court Actions
Washington AP reports servicemen on active duty remain shielded from mortgage foreclosures evictions and civil court actions under the Soldiers Civil Relief Act. Provisions extend stay of actions or executions during military service and three months after, applying to Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard and public health service officers detailed with the armed forces.
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Writers Barred From Korean Front
Tokyo AP report says Army barred AP and United Press correspondents Tom Lambert and Peter Kalischer from returning to the Korean war front. Lambert, in combat fatigue, was stopped at a bus as he prepared to depart. Col Behols, MacArthur's public information officer, cited Lambert quotes as aiding the enemy, though no security or factual errors were found in the dispatches.
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McCarthy Warns of Whitewash in Red Hunt Report
Senator McCarthy predicts that the Democratic majority on the Senate Inquiry Committee will issue a complete whitewash of charges against his Red Scare actions. Chairman Tydings declines to comment as the report nears release next week.
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U N Calls for Aid as Korea Crisis Grows
The United States and 32 UN members faced demands for fighting aid to halt the Korean invasion. Secretary General Trygve Lie urged member nations to contribute troops where feasible and to provide matériel. Costa Rica cited constitutional limits on army service. India was asked to supply calriers. The UN budget discussion showed about 5 million dollars in miscellaneous revenues, with 44 million more needed from members to fund the year’s operations including Jerusalem's internationalization and Kremlin-related commissions. Lie seeks prompt, detailed pledges and unified command coordination with Douglas MacArthur, while some intelligence planning remains limited. The Secretariat anticipated further military information but had not received specifics yet.
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Radio Commentator Denies Hitler Link
Washington AP reports documents from Fulton Lewis Jr. show radio shows in 1940 included Hitler advice on ending the Britain Germany war Lewis denies giving such advice and presents papers and letters to prove his denial Senator Mumphrey says the State Department confirms papers were found among captured German records after the war.
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Akron Dance Halls Destroyed By Fire
Flames today destroyed the year old Sumerhit Beach dance hall in Akron. Fire Chief Frank Vernotry estimated damage at $100,000. Beach manager Evan Brewster said it would cost about $200,600 to replace the 125 by 390 seat structure at the edge of Summit Lake.
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Three Children Among Six Dead In Car-Truck Crash
A Cleveland family of six perished in a car truck crash near Mansfield while on a ten week vacation trip to visit relatives. The Turners included Herman Turner and his wife and two daughters aged 14 and 6, plus Robert 5 and Miss Grace Williams. Five other charred bodies were found in the auto. Police reported the truck driver Cravdes Hinshaw, 4, Avon Lake, suffered minor scrapes and abrasions. Cause unknown. crash occurred on a straight stretch of road as the car allegedly veered toward the center.
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Ext Head Of Grace Line Dies At Home
Joseph P. Grace, longtime head of Grace Line and a founder of Grace Company, died at his Long Island estate after a long illness. He was son of Wilhelm F. Grace, twice mayor of New York, and had led Grace Line with diverse interests in Pan American Grace Airways and other inter-American industries. His death ends a prominent era in maritime and industrial circles.
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Akron Man Dies After Stabbing At Traffic Light
Liew vllyn R. McCurdy 38 died after a man stabbed him through his car window at a traffic light. Police booked the attacker on insanity suspicion. The assailant fled to a tavern then returned with a bread knife and fled in a nearby vehicle. The victim worked 33 years with Goodyear Tire Rubber and was a supervisor in the active division. Covey separated from his wife last Sunday. the attacker employed at Goodyear Aircraft Corp was unidentified until arrest.
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Carmakers Stand By For War Production
Detroit area auto firms respond to the Korean crisis with plans to maintain peacetime production and employment. They say preparations for 1951 model introductions remain on track, though wartime demand could shift schedules. Automakers emphasize continuing limits on layoffs and scaling operations to meet evolving needs.
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Generals Report From Korea Will Shape U S Action
Washington AP report says Army and Air Force chiefs return from Korea with optimism and a pledge to present recommendations to President Truman. They will propose mobilization steps to strengthen U S defense, as debate grows over new military funding and policy. General staffs decline to detail specifics.
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Birthday Observances Highlight 107th Anniversary
A fragment notes a 107 birthday celebration with a focus on devotion and church attendance. The text mentions bereavement and a shift in interest toward broader events, with comments on social dynamics and younger generations.
House Probers Work Overtime On Ohio Reds
The Howe Un-American Activities Committee pushed ahead with an extended Ohio Reds probe into union operations at defense plants. Witnesses including Mergers EB and other UR officials testified amid pressure from the committee, while union leaders faced questions about past party membership and employment eligibility. The panel planned additional hearings on the matter.
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British Barge Blast Injures Thirty in Port
In Gorport Ene a series of barge blasts caused injuries to about 30 people. The incident disrupted port operations as smoke and flames spread across wharves. An investigation was ordered, with security forces guarding the scene and aid teams responding promptly.
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Korea At A Glance Front War News Summary
AP dispatches describe North Korean forces gaining near the Kum River line after a night of fighting with Americans and South Korean troops retreating under pressure. Two NK divisions advance within 15 miles northeast of Taejon as allied air and naval action disrupts enemy logistics.
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