Massive Air Onslaught On Korean Reds
Six days into the air campaign, Far East Forces reported heavy strikes on North Korean communications. Key targets included the Pyongyang Won san railroad yard and bridges around Seoul, with the yard described as choked with cars and a five thousand foot smoke column rising after B 29 bombing.
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Daily Weather Report Forecast and Stats
Fair today with a high of 80 to 85. Saturday partly cloudy and warmer. 24 hour period ending 9 am shows max 84 min 54 with no precipitation. River stage 5.6 feet. Year ago max 91 and min 76.
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United States
New U N Move By Russia Speculation Grows
Paris dispatch reports Western diplomats predicting Russia will chair the United Nations Security Council in August. They expect potential provocations while Deputy Foreign Minister Jacob Malik, set to preside, is in position to obstruct Council functions.
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Washington Diplomats Skeptical Of Soviet UN Move
Washington diplomats view Russia returning its U.N. representative Jacob Malik as August Security Council chair with suspicion. They doubt Malik will foster harmony and expect him to challenge Security Council procedures. The context follows a Soviet walkout over seating a Chinese Communist delegation.
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Malik
Upap
Preparing For Congress Action On Truman Plan
Washington July 28. Senate and House prepare for action on President Truman's request for limited economic powers related to the Korean emergency. Taft warns the crisis may be used to gain broad authority. The bill would allow scarce defense materials allocation, curb credits, and limit speculation. Debate set to begin in the House and Senate committees.
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House
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Ohioan
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Senate Banking Committee
Drafts to Call 80 000 More Across Sept and Oct
Draft officials plan to call 80 000 more draftees beyond 20 000 already requested, with 50 000 to be inducted in September and 50 000 in October. Vinson urged expanding to 15 18 divisions to meet Korea and possible communist threats. President Truman signed a one year enlistment freeze and the defense department extended overseas duty and civilian staffing.
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Main Body Of 125th Goes To Camp Tonight
Men of the 229th Field Artillery Battalion head to Indiantown Gap Military Reservation for camp. Capt Ralph Gilliland says advance team left Thursday and arrived. a truck convoy departed at 7 am. Lt Col George F Mitchell and his son flew from the local airport at 9 45 am in National Guard planes used by the unit. Capt William C Rowland piloted the plane air arm assistance.
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New Castle News
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Col. Mitchell
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George F. Mitchell, Jr
Ralph Gilliland
Indiantown Gap Military Reservation
George Mitchell, Jr
Indiantown
National Guard
229Th
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Price talks under way for Cuban sugar reserve quotas
In Havana sugar mill owners and cane planters meet to set the price for reserve sugar sold to the U.S. Government. Washington has arranged to buy remaining Cuban stocks to guard against shortages. A tentative price of 5.25 cents per pound is cited, while dealers push for 5.50 cents, reflecting the usual reserve quota rate. The special reserve spans 360,000 tons of raw sugar.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Cuba
Customs Inspectors To Search All Red Ships Coming Into New York
New York July 28 INS Customs inspectors will comb all Soviet and satellite ships entering New York harbor to forestall a Trojan ship. Ships will be stopped near the Narrows and searched by groups of 15 to 20 men before entering the upper bay. Geiger counters usage not disclosed.
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New York Harbor
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Advisers Hope Truman Plan Will Halt Price Trend
Washington dispatch reports President Truman and his economic advisers optimistic the new measures will end the current rise in prices. They say no immediate need for consumer price controls or rationing and thatCongress powers are sufficient to manage the situation.
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Senate Aims to Speed Final Action on Huge Appropriations
Senate leaders push to complete the 346 billion dollar appropriations bill for the federal establishment for the year ending June 30. Wherry proposes a deadline of next Thursday for a final vote amid battles to cut non defense spending while the Truman emergency powers bill looms.
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Russia to Attack UN Over Korean War as Malik Chairs
Russia plans a sharp attack on the United Nations and United States as Jacob Malik takes the Security Council chair for August. The move ends the 29 week boycott and signals a possible shift in Soviet strategy amid the Korea crisis.
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Security Council
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Kremlin
Korea
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Red Army Offensive Expands Across Korean Front
Nine Communist divisions with tanks and artillery launched a major drive along a 200 mile front, breaching U S and South Korean lines near Ichon ni. MacArthur said about 800 of the enemy's 15th Division forced a breach as American and ROK forces counter attacked and prepared to restore defenses.
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United States
Douglas MacArthur
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Ichon-ni
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MacArthur
Pusan
Que
Taejon-Kumchon
First Cavalry
Yongdong
Hwanggan
United Nations
Korea
U. S. Cavalry Division
Former South Korean Army Chief Reported Killed in Action
Maj. Gen. Choi Pyung Duk, former chief of staff of the South Korean army, was reported killed in the Hadong area while rallying troops against a Communist advance along the south coast toward Pusan. He had been reassigned to a field command after Suwon's fall.
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Choi Pyung Duk
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Pusan
Choi
Suwon
Draft quota in state to rise to 3503 for September
Harrisburg July 28 Pennsylvania's draft quota for September will be raised from 1401 to 3503 in line with orders from national selective service headquarters Colonel H M Gross state director said the increase matches the armed forces call for more men A comparable quota is expected for October a fall survey of classifications will likely be needed to assess manpower in Pennsylvania
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National Selective Service Headquarters
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Romulo Says UN Prestige Up With Russia’s Return
Manila July 28 Gen Carlos Romulo president of the United Nations assembly said Russia’s end of its boycott shows the UN cannot be intimidated and that Moscow’s resumed participation strengthens the United Nations. He called the move a recognition that the body’s prestige is enhanced.
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Carlos Romulo
United Nations Assembly
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United Nations
Romulo
Philippines
Arthur Mometerheads for a weekend escape
The speaker laments that Arthur Mometer will be away for two weeks when work is due. He plans to fill the car with gas and travel aimlessly, hoping hot weather and rain will complicate the job. The note hints at workers gone as Saturday night nears.
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