Rhee Happy After Secret Meeting With U N Envoy
South Korea's President Syngman Rhee described as very happy after a 40 minute secret conference with a U N truce emissary and Gen. Mark Clark. High U S officials discussed conditions for an armistice and a pledge of U S aid in case of a renewed Red attack.
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U. S
Mark Clark
Tokyo
Walter S. Robertson
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Panmunjom
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Statesman
Arms Pact Seen as Key to Korean Armistice Standoff
A Seoul source says President Rhee may drop two demands for an armistice if the United States pledges a firm military defense pact. Washington reportedly resists withdrawing Allied and Chinese forces, with Eisenhower backing continued U.S. troops in Korea until security is deemed sufficient.
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South Korea
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Walter S. Robertson
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Washington
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ROK
Korea
Police Answer Alarm In Reverse At Chicago Bank
Police from Burnside station responded to a bank alarm at Chatham Bank where William H. Rudd an assistant cashier was locked inside late at night. He requested aid to unlock the doors and officers contacted a bank official who opened the doors.
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Russians Skip Allied Aides Meeting in Berlin
Western high commissioners met in West Berlin for two hours thirty five minutes focusing on last week's workers uprising in the Soviet sector and East Germany. Rumors swirled of a Soviet attendance. no Russian representative appeared.
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ADN
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Koepenick
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Moscow
Opponents Lose Fight On JSC Plan
The House approved Eisenhower defense department reorganization despite opposition. Debate focused on granting the Joint Chiefs chairman power over the Joint Staff, with critics calling it a move toward military domination. Rest of the plan would shift several agencies to the secretary of defense and create six new assistant secretaries.
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Short
R-Mo
Joint Chiefs
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D-Conn
Hebert
D-La
Net AF Losses In Year Set At Six Wings
The Air Force told Congress its net losses in the fiscal year ending Tuesday equaled six wings worth of fighters about 450 airplanes. Testimony in a House subcommittee hearing release notes combat losses through June 19 total 973 aircraft, including 111 shore based Marine planes and UN allied planes.
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United Nations
Swiss Truce Team Heads to Korea via California
The 20 member Swiss Korean truce supervision team arrived at Travis Air Force Base California en route to the Far East. Switzerland is among five nations chosen to help supervise the stalled armistice talks. The Swiss declined comment and planned to resume travel today. The Swedish truce team departed Honolulu for Tokyo.
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UN Says 27 312 POWs Escaped Camps Since June Mass Breaks
The U N Prisoner of War Command reports 27 312 anti Communist Korean prisoners have escaped from Allied camps since mass breaks began June 18. It also says 18 591 anti Red prisoners remain held in stockades.
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Truman Attacks Defense Cuts in Speech to ROA
Former President Truman blasted Eisenhower era defense budget cuts and the GOP for a “reckless” wing. He warned tax cuts must not erode national security and defended Joint Chiefs of Staff plans as essential to deter Soviet aggression.
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Ferguson lampoons Truman on Air Force cuts at convention
Senator Ferguson of Michigan ridiculed former President Truman for “hooking feathers on dollar bills” and keeping 615 million in reserve, arguing Eisenhower would fund modern Air Force wings faster. Senator Symington and others criticized Truman’s defense plans, while Saltonstall and Hendrickson doubted new facts in the speech.
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Sen. Symington
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Air Force
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Senate Armed Services Committee
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R-Nj
Armed Services Committee
20 000 Chinese Pushing Assault Deepens Korea War Front
Thousands of Chinese forces launched a renewed push along a 13 mile front of the Pukhan River region in Korea. The offensive near the Imjin River and Pukhan lines drew heavy fighting with the First ROK Division and US air support. Allied Sabre jets claimed several MIG downings and massed air strikes followed the night battles.
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Churchill II Big 3 Talks Delayed Again
London reports the Bermuda Big Three conference is postponed after consultations with President Eisenhower and French Premier Laniel. Prime Minister Churchill is ordered to take a complete rest due to prolonged strenuous duties, with Downing Street confirming the delay of the July 8 start.
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1 000 Missing In Jap Floods
Japan faced its worst flood in years with about 1 000 dead or missing. Kyushu villages drowned as rivers surged, 610000 residents aided by U S units, 33 million dollars in damage reported.
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Burglars Torch Root Beer Plant Safe Fire Loot
A cutting torch used by burglars at a root beer plant started a blaze that damaged currency and checks worth 1500 dollars containing root beer cases. Firefighters contained the fire and recovered undamaged 1800 dollars as suspects fled the scene.
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Weather trends show heat easing into the weekend
Yesterday's showers failed to arrive as temperatures topped 90 after a 72 start. The Miami Valley will stay warm today with clearing skies then clouds bring scattered showers late tomorrow. Kentucky sees partly cloudy skies with possible afternoon thunder showers and temps around 88 to 92, then a warmer Sunday with more thundershowers.
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Rhee Foe Under Arrest in Seoul
Chough By ong Ok, opposition leader of the Democratic Nationalist party, was placed under arrest by South Korean military police for his protection after being beaten by four attackers following a public critique of the anti-truce policy. Officials said he is held by military police to the provost marshal general's office.
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South Korea
Chough Byong Ok
Syngman Rhee
Chough
Democratic Nationalist Party
Karl Hong Kee
Karl
Benson Seeks Federal Aid as Southwest Faces Drought
Secretary of Agriculture Benson told drought devastated farmers in the Southwest that the government will act to save foundation cattle herds and ease feed shortages. He spoke to the American Cotton Congress in Lubbock and outlined possible relief steps including feed at low prices, credit, and freight-rate support while noting drought disaster declarations.
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Defense Bill Cuts Trim Eisenhower Defense Request
The House Appropriations Committee voted to cut 1.337 billion dollars from Eisenhower proposed Defense Department funding. The reduction is 6.29 million below Truman’s January recommendation totals.
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Taft Denies GOP Sabotage of Ike Policy Drive
Sen. Taft rejects claims that Republicans sabotage Eisenhower’s foreign policy. He urges swift Senate action on a one year reciprocal trade deal extension and a foreign aid authorization of 5.318 billion dollars. A possible Bricker Eisenhower compromise on treaty powers may reshape debate before adjournment.
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