Rejection Rate In Draft Exams Is High
Harrisburg report shows almost 60 percent rejection among men called for pre induction physicals in Pennsylvania. Lt. Col. Henry M. Gross says 1838 of 4420 examined July 27 to August 10 were accepted, 515 failed to report, and over 500 were excused after summons. He warns of tougher action next month and notes 13,200 men are slated for pre induction exams to meet quotas of 3503 in September and 3493 in October.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Henry M. Gross
Selective Service
Gross
Mysterious New Mexico Plate Noted In City Traffic
A rare New Mexico license plate was observed on a city car amid reports of an unusual pest absence this season. Officials note extensive highway work on the New Wilmington to Mercer route and the Butler road project near Dixie Inn with several deep cuts and fills shaping the corridor.
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New Mexico
New Wilmington
Mercer
New Butler Road
New Castle
Dixie Inn
East New Castle
Willow Brook
Weather Outlook With Warmer Night and Isolated Showers
Rather cloudy and slightly warmer tonight and tomorrow with a few scattered showers. U S weather data shows a 9 am reading of 81F max and 48F min with no precipitation. River stage 5.5 feet. A year ago the high was 88F and the low 61F with no precipitation.
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United States
New Fire Hall Slowly Rising in Taylor Township
Construction of the West Pittsburg Taylor Township fire hall at West Pittsburg progresses with excavation completed footers in and walls rising. Andrew Braykovich chair of the building committee notes community effort as firemen and friends volunteer evenings with the Women's Auxiliary providing refreshments during Homecoming events.
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Taylor Township
West Pittsburg
Andrew Braykovich
Fire Department
Two Youths Die In Crash Near Duryea
In Duryea Pennsylvania a speeding car collided head on with a tree killing driver Michael Conlon 19 and passenger Matthew Neishman Jr 21. Three others from Moosic were critically injured at Pittston hospital. The wreckage was found 45 minutes after the crash.
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Duryea
Scranton
Michael Conlon
Avoca R. D
Matthew Neishman, Jr
Old Forge
Pittston Hospital
Robert Bennie
Donald MacMath
Don Walsh
Moosic
MacMath
Bennie
Walsh
Conlon
Neishman
Luzerne County
Joseph Dills
Connellsville Girl Dies Of Severe Burns
A five year old girl Betty Leonard died at Connellsville State hospital from third degree burns received while playing with matches. She was daughter of Floyd and Mrs. Leonard of Hardy Hill.
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Connellsville
Connellsville, Pa
Connellsville State Hospital
Matones
Betty Leonard
Floyd Leonard
Hardy Hill
Earthquake Registers at Berkeley Seismograph
A violent quake, possibly originating in northern India, began at 10 23 40 a m EDT and persisted for over two hours at the University of California seismograph in Berkeley. Dr Perry Byerly notes the temblor may have been centered about 7600 miles west of Berkeley.
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Berkley
Cal
INS
India
University of California
Perry Byerly
Berkeley
Second Child of Princess Elizabeth Is Daughter
The daugh ter they prayed for was born today to Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of England at Clarence House. The infant princess, third in line to the throne, entered the world at 11:50 a.m. and was reported doing well. A champagne toast followed as crowds cheered at the palace.
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London
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
England
Clarence House
Royal Household
Philip
Bonnie” Prince Charlies
Hors
First Draftees From State to Leave August 28
State selective service announces 73 men will depart Altoona induction center on August 28 as Pennsylvania begins its 3503 man September draft. Erie and Wilkes-Barre centers send 82 and 66 respectively on August 29, with 54 more from Altoona on September 5. Local boards and city origins named among the draftees.
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Harrisburg
INS
State
Selective Service
Altoona Induction Center
Pennsylvania
Erie
Wilkes-Barre
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Henry M. Gross
Gross
Local Board
Bedford
Meadville
Oil City
Coudersport
Emporium
Dwyer To Go To Mexico Ambassadorship for New York Mayor
Mayor William O Dwyer will resign as New York City mayor to become the United States ambassador to Mexico. The White House said he accepted after a discussion with President Truman.
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Washington
INS
William O’dwyer
New York
United States
Mexico
White House
O'Dwyer
Truman
First Clue To Reynolds Fate
Independent coverage reports new evidence in the Reynolds case. Harold Gates observed a faded shirt about 300 feet from Mt Whitney east face summit, seen via binoculars, suggesting the 17 year old tobacco heir may have died while climbing. Gates previously located the body of Wasserman, Reynolds’ hiking companion.
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Independence
Cal
Christopher Smith Reynolds
Mt. Whitney
Harold
Skimmy) Gates
Reynolds
Stephen Wasserman
Whitney Portal
Four Die In Ill Flugplane Crash Near Springfield
State police report four believed killed when a airplane crashed near Sweetwater Illinois about 20 miles northwest of Springfield. The craft was part of a flight bound for Flying Farmers day at the state fair.
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Springfield
Ill
INS
Sweetwater
Two Wakefield Officers Free Girl From Toy Pail Bonnet
In Wakefield Massachusetts two policemen wrestled with a young girl Eleanor Green aged two to remove a bonnet stuck on her curls. The playful incident occurred after she tried on a toy pail headgear and became snared.
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Wakefield
Mass
Eleanor Green
Eleanor
Old Timers Set For Annual Reunion Day
Old Timers Day in New Castle and Lawrence County brings pioneers descendants together at Cascade Park pavilion at 2 PM. Judge David Jenkins of Youngstown Mahoning County Court will speak as guest of honor. Many former residents will return, and organizers say preparations are complete. the public attendance is urged for a successful event.
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New Castle
Awrence County
Cascade Park
Judge Jenkins
David Jenkins
Youngstown
Mahoning County
Hurricane Aims for Florida in 1950 Storm
A tropical hurricane, about 850 miles east of Miami, moves toward the Florida peninsula. The Miami weather bureau reports the first 1950-season hurricane drifting at 5-6 mph with maximum winds near 90 mph.
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Miami
Florida Peninsula
Miami Weather Bureau
Allied planes strike deep on Naktong river front
Hundreds of Allied aircraft pounded the west bank of the Naktong river line yesterday and today targeting a newly identified elite North Korean mechanized division with about 120 tanks. Air forces claimed to have delayed the Red push toward Taegu as B 29s dropped over 7 000 tons on enemy objectives in early operations.
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I. N
Tokyo
Taegu
Douglas MacArthur
Acme
South Korea
24Th Division
NEA Acme
Ed Hoffman
Naktong River
United Nations
United States
Pohang
Carrier Planes Hit North Korea in Heavy Toll
The navy reported carrier planes destroyed 140 buildings and 124 vehicles in 24 hours in Korea. They also knocked out 22 artillery pieces a supply depot and a fuel dump while preparing runways near Won san. The air force noted North Korean planners may deploy defending planes in the Won san area amid continued operations by US carriers and British ships. Foul weather limits air activity over the front.
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Washington
INS
Navy
Korea
Wonsan
Air Force
Pohang
Power Of Invaders Along River Line Steadily Growing
The Naktong river defense line buckled as North Korean forces crossed three new river bridges near Waegwan and Taegu with tanks and artillery. UN and South Korean units countered with infantry and air strikes as MacArthur warned there will be no Dunkirk and pledged to hold until reinforcements arrive. The push aimed to seize Taegu and widen a bridgehead toward Pusan, with earlier crossings near Changnyong expanding the foe’s foothold along the Lifeline.
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Tokyo
Naktong River
Taegu
Kim Il Sung
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
MacArthur
Naktong
U. S. First Cavalry Division
Changnyong
U. S. 24Th Division
Pusan
International News Service
John Rich
U. S
8Th Army
McKeesport Police Chief Suspended in Local Feud
McKeesport chief of police Joseph Hopkins was suspended for ten days by Mayor Charles A. Kinkaid for "failure to do his duty." The move follows a feud with Hopkins, appointed by the Democrat-controlled council, amid two rival racket squads in the city.
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Mckeesport
INS
Joseph Hopkins
Charles A. Kinkaid
Kinkaid
Hopkins
Woman Beaten To Death By Rear-Door Attacker
In Milton Massachusetts 21 year old Catherine Mullen was beaten at her rear door by a suspected sex maniac. She died three hours later at Milton Hospital from a skull fracture and internal injuries. A neighbor chased the assailant who fled over a fence as screams alerted help.
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Milton
Mass
Catherine Mullen
Milton Hospital
Foreign Policy Seen As Issue Before Nation
Senate Republicans and Democrats see bipartisan unity on foreign policy as unlikely until after the November elections. Both sides claim to defend Korea policy while trading blame over the war’s origins. Sen Millikin says foreign policy will be a major election issue and the people must decide in a few months.
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Washington
Senate
Kremlin
Sen. Millikin
Three Missing In Ship Fire Near Quebec
Three persons a man woman and child listed as missing after a fire gutted the 20 year old liner Quebec on the St Lawrence river near Quebec. Officials said 275 passengers and 125 crew were rescued from the upper deck by rope ladders and gang planks onto tenders at Tadoussac 130 miles northeast of Quebec after about 45 har rowing minutes. The missing trio Mr and Mrs Murray Shapiro and their son Leonard of Mount Royal Quebec may be safe and simply unreported in the chaos when the ship docked at 5 15 p m EDT yesterday.
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Quebec
INS
St. Lawrence River
Canadian Steamship Lines
Tadoussac
Murray Shapiro
Leonard
Mount Royal
Death Record for Anthony Gounis
Anthony Gounis of Center Way has died. Details on funeral arrangements and surviving relatives were not provided in the notice.
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Anthony Gounis
India Proposes Kashmir Peace Plan Split to Six Powers
In Lake Success India suggests the Korean dispute be handed to six small powers of the U N for drafting a peace program. Sir Benegal Rau spoke for Prime Minister Nehru stating he would move a formal proposal if he finds support among council members as the Security Council adjourned.
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Acme
Sir Benegal Rau
UN Security Council
Korea
38Th Parallel
Security Council
Malik
Fire Chiefs Meet Friday in Lawrence County
Lawrence county fire chiefs and assistants are summoned to the County Court House Friday at 8 PM. President James Messer will preside as Sheriff Frank L. Coen joins the session to discuss civilian defense plans with presidents secretaries and officials of county volunteer fire departments.
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Lawrence County
Lawrence County Court House
James Messer
Frank L. Coen
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