Army mobilizes 9 544 officers from reserve to active duty
Army calls 9 544 reserve officers to active duty in a six area plan to strengthen defense. The order targets 7 862 company grade combat and service officers and 1 682 medical dental and veterinary specialists. Officers will serve 21 months or longer if Congress orders. First groups report by Sept 6. combat leaders must meet age requirements.
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William Kerwin
Washington
Army
United States
Congress
Second Army
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Virginia
West Vilna
Delaware
Kentucky
Senate finance committee approves income tax hike
The Senate finance committee voted overwhelmingly to raise individual income taxes by about three billion dollars annually to fund the Korean War and oppose communist aggression. The plan keeps President Truman’s proposal and lifts the withholding rate from 15 to 18 percent starting Oct. 1. The action completes the interim revenue bill to raise five billion dollars a year for defense and inflation control.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
Local Gardener Notes Tomatoes On Potato Vines Crossing
John L Maxler of 419 Fairmont Avenue reports tomatoes growing on his potato vines after a pollen crossing. Neighbors are curious about the unusual phenomenon observed in the neighborhood. A H Gonick of Smiths Cleaners carries a Kiwanis District Two golf tournament memento from Ellwood City dated August 2 showing Abe's hole in one.
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John L. Maxler
Fairmont Avenue
A. H. Gonick
Smith’s Cleaners and Dyers
Kiwanis
Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania Today
Partly cloudy and warm with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Isolated thundershowers possible this afternoon and tonight. Tomorrow expect more cloudiness and cooler conditions. 24 hour stats show max 83, min 61, precipitation 0.04 inches, river at 5.8 feet. A year ago, max 93, min 67, with no rain.
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Pennsylvania
United States
Lawrence county 1950 Community Chest sets 127000 goal
Lawrence county's 1950 Community Chest aims for 127 000 to fund 12 county agencies in 1951. President A H Gonich announces the goal noting it is only 250 dollars more than last year. Pre campaign plan outlined.
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Lawrence County
A. H. Gonich
Gonick
Blairsville man named grand chef de gare in 40 and 8
A. P. Sunday of Blairsville is named grand chef de gare of the 40 and 8 the state American Legion fun organization. Other new officers elected at the convention include Victor S. Wise of Williamsport grand chef de train Ray Marshall of Scranton grand conductor Ernest G. Snyder of Allentown commissaire intendant James S. Mun ger of Nazareth cheminot nationale and Emil Palumbo of Pittsburgh alternate cheminot.
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Philadelphia
INS
A. P
Blairsville
American Legion
Victor S. Wise
Williamsport
Ray Marshall
Scranton
Ernest G. Snyder
Allentown
Commissaire Intendant
James S. Munger
Nazareth
Cheminot Nationale
Emil Palumbo
Pittsburgh
Cheminot
State Will Name Sept. Quota
Harrisburg August 11 The State Selective Service announces the September draft quota of 3505 men to be inducted from Pennsylvania with inductions starting August 28 Lt Col Henry M Gross notes 1285 of 4000 examined were accepted and 382 have not appeared per Justice Department filing Notices were mailed to 175 local draft boards and some draftees who passed physicals were notified this week.
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Harrisburg
INS
State Selective Service
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Henry M. Gross
Gross
U. S. Justice Department
All Out Warfare Threat To USSR Asked By Legion
The American Legion convention in Philadelphia urged President Truman to issue an all-out military threat to the Soviet Union if Korea ends without a settlement. Aimed to deter further crisis, the measure suggested warning of atomic options to secure victory and peace. Additional resolutions backed UN police action, universal military training, civil defense, and condemning civilian hoarding.
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Ussr
Philadelphia
American Legion Convention
Truman
Russia
Soviet Union
U. S
Korea
United Nations
Jersey Gas Men Open Stations
New Jersey motorists could buy gasoline again after a two day strike by about 3000 independent retailers protesting a gas price war. The retailers agreed to reopen and push for a study committee to examine the causes of the closures with a Sept. 1 deadline. Governor Driscoll said he would appoint a fact finding board immediately.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
New Jersey Retailers Gasoline Association
Walter T. Margetts
Percy Miller, Jr
John Dressler
Driscoll
Petrolia Refinery Fire Damages 50000 Dollars
A blast at the W. A. Daugherty refinery in Petrolia Pennsylvania started a fire that destroyed 13 storage tanks each with 30000 gallons of oil or gas. Five dozen workers were present but only Fred Bailey aged 55 suffered minor burns as 25 fire companies fought the blaze for hours drawing thousands of spectators.
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Petrolia
INS
W. A. Daugherty
Fred Bailey
Churchill urges Europe to build big peace army in Strasbourg
Winston Churchill told the Strasbourg Council of Europe that Europe must back U S action in Korea and create a European army to deter Russian aggression. He warned Britain and the United States must deploy large land forces and lamented limited European help beyond air bases. The remarks came during the council session, with Andre Philip cited.
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Churchill
Europe
Strasbourg
INS
Winston Churchill
U.S
Council of Europe
Korea
Council
Messieurs
Britain
United States
Sion
Engin Oe
Andre Philip
Legion to elect new officers at 32nd annual conclave
The Indiana American Legion gathers to replace Commander Walter Alessandroni after a Duff era speech calling to hang communists. Joseph McCracken, a WWI veteran, runs unopposed for state commander with Sasey as his aide. Today district leaders and vice commanders are chosen ahead of tomorrow’s final vote.
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Philadelphia
INS
James H. Duff
American Legionnaires
Walter E. Alessandroni
Joseph McCracken
McCracken
Suinet Sasey Oe
Ving m
Legions Americanism Committee
Edward Strickler
Lansford
Paul Ord
Scranton
Stolen Atomic Papers Recovered. Suspect Arrested
London police said secret atomic papers stolen from Frank W. Greenlees of the ministry of supply were recovered. An unidentified man was arrested in connection with the theft as papers tied to the Risley research center and a Capenhurst plant for uranium 235 were involved.
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London
INS
Frank W. Greenlees
Ministry of Supply
Atomic Research Center
Risley
Lancashire
Greenlees
Capenhurst
Cheshire
Medure Warns Picnickers to Extinguish Fires at Gaston Park
Joseph F. Medure director of parks urged picnickers at Gaston park to put out fires after wiener roasts. He warned fires left burning threaten trees and grass plots and called fire a major national hazard.
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Joseph F. Medure
Gaston Park
Medure
Tax Experts Probe Election Expense in Luzerne County
Government income tax experts were called to assist the justice department in a federal grand jury probe of excessive expenditures in Luzerne county from the bitter Republican primary last May. Subpoenas were served to 27 witnesses as the grand jury convenes Monday. Investigators also continue checks on misuse of federal funds in GI schools across the 32 county middle district of Pennsylvania.
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Scranton
INS
Justice Department
Luzerne County
Isaiah Matlack
Vincent P. Russo
Pennsylvania
Benefit Ball Scam Targeting 28th Division Members
Local residents report phone requests for $5 to stage a ball for the 28th Division and related units. Lt Col George F Mitchell denies any official plans while Capt Gilliland says no Sergeant Riley exists in the 229th. Officials warn against unverified solicitations and advise caution.
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Camp Atterbury
Ind
Pittsburgh
229Th Field Artillery Battalion
George F. Mitchell
28Th Division Artillery
Riley
East Side
Gilliland
229Th
Truman to Seek Universal Training Bill From Congress
President Truman plans to ask Congress to pass a universal training law for 18 and 19 year olds. Defense officials and American Legion leaders indicate support for rapid action on UMT. A 56 page draft, circulated in the Senate, proposes a one year program for ages 17 to 19 with a six month basic phase and optional later months.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Defense
Johnson
American Legion
Legion
Senate
Henry A Wallace Denounces Russia in Korea War View
Henry A. Wallace says the United States is effectively at war with Russia in Korea and calls Stalin a dictator. He repudiates the Progressive party, refuses to sign the Stockholm peace petition, and declares he never aligned with or read Communist material. He still believes peace with Russia is possible.
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New York
INS
Henry A. Wallace
United States
Russia
Wallace
Mutual Broadcasting System
Progressive
Stalin
Stockholm
Daily Worker
House Votes Contempt Citations Against 58 Witnesses
The House meets to complete voting contempt citations against 58 witnesses who defied the un American Activities Committee over the past two years. Citations direct the Justice Department to prosecute without further debate or roll calls. Contempt of Congress carries up to one year in prison and a $1000 fine.
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Washington
INS
House
un-American Activities Committee
Justice Department
Death notices listing several residents in August 1950
Death notices announce the passing of Mrs. W. Fr. Lloyd age 58 of 514 Neshanock Boulevard Mrs. Margaret Russell Boggs age 50 of Ewen Valley Miss Cornia Frabotta age 25 of 538 Galbreath Avenue and Mr. James L. Agan age 88 of 216 West Madison Avenue.
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W. Fr. Lloyd
Neshanock Boulevard
Margaret Russell Boggs
Ewen Valley
Cornia Frabotta
Galbreath Avenue
James L. Agan
Madison Avenue
Old Timers Day marks Cascade Park 44th renewal
The Wednesday event at Cascade Park will be the 44th Old Timers Day for the elderly. A ten-member committee led by Paul Butz plans a top-drawer celebration, awaiting cooperative weather and county citizen support to complete a full program.
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Cascade Park
Paul Butz
Richard Rentz
D. O. Davies
Joseph Campbell
Ralph Shiner
John J. Maher
Cam Liebendorfer
James May
Berry
Harry
Doc” McBride
James B. Trusel
American Forces Capture Heights Flanking Chinju
Communist forces seized Pohang and threatened a U S airfield while an American relief column broke through to defend the fighter base. US troops seized heights east of Chinju as Reds reportedly evacuated the southern anchor base. The 35th Regiment completed its phase of the UN counter offensive, with continued fighting near Konsong as Marines breached resistance.
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Tokyo
Pohang
U. S
Korea
Chinju
Fallen Pohang
Red Motor
Robert Witty
U. S. 8Th Army
35Th Temoeat Capontie
China
35Th
United Nations
Pusan
8Th Army
5Th Regiment
Konsong
Britain To Head Blast At Malik In UN Session
Britain will lead the Western drive against Soviet delegate Jacob Malik at the United Nations Security Council session in Lake Success. Sir Gladwyn Jebb will deliver the opening critique as Malik faces accusations of filibustering over Korea and seating of Seoul representative John M Chang. The nine non Soviet members pursue counter tactics amid muttered Kremlin instructions.
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Lake Success
N.Y
Britain
United Nations
Jacob Malik
Russia
Gladwyn Jebb
U.N
U.S
Dele Warren R. Austin
Cure Ity Council
Malik
John M. Chang
Truman
Autin
Korea
Kremlin
Security Council
Yugoslavia
Filie Juster
Pittsburgh Transit Fares Increase Approved Over City Protest
Pittsburgh fares rose again as the Pennsylvania Superior Court approved new rates. Tokens stay five for 60 cents while bus tickets are ten for $1.50. transfers cost three cents. Trolley cash fare climbs from 12 to 15 cents and bus cash fare from 15 to 20 cents.
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Pittsburgh
Pennnsylvania Superior Court
Weather Reflections on Rainy Months and Damp Gardens
Narrator notes persistent rainfall from April through July with expectations of dryness in August. Cites the calendar and counts days of rain to claim gardens stay wet and damp, measuring seventy three today.
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Penfield
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I. XN
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