Part Of Seoul Re-Entered By South Koreans
News from Tokyo reports that South Korean counter thrusts retook parts of Seoul as Communist forces crossed the Han River in a furious battle. American planes were ordered to strike North Korean bases while U S warships supported South Korean beachhead efforts near Pusan. Guerrilla units were cited as operating inside North Korea, formed from a redeployed South Korean regiment.
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Tokyo
Han River
Douglas MacArthur
North Korea
38Th Parallel
U S Troops to Korea May Fly from Southern Japan
London dispatch citing Tokyo sources reports unconfirmed plans for U S troops to begin flights from southern Japan into Korea. The first units expected include anti tank gunners and engineers to bolster South Korean defense against North Korean armor.
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Reuters
Tokyo
U.S
Japan
Korea
Fourth of July travel caution noted for local motorists
With the Fourth of July weekend near, motorists are urged to drive carefully due to expected heavy traffic and detours. New Castle plans a quiet observance with no special programs, while Volant, Bessemer, and Ellwood City hold county celebrations. School bus stops remain marked along county roads, requiring bus stops at most farms.
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Volant
Bessemer
Ellwood City
Daily Weather Report Summary
Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon and evening showers and possible thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 75. Today Saturday shows fair conditions with little temperature change. US 24 hour stats include max 75 and min 48 with traces of precipitation and river stage at 5.8 feet.
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United States
Pilot Falls 8000 Feet From Airliner Over Virginia
Miami pilot James Trotter, 33, was sucked from the open rear door of a C-46 over Virginia and fell 8,000 feet to his death. The plane, chartered by Argonaut Airways, landed in Miami after CAB inspectors confirmed the incident near Norfolk. The pilot, H R Goodman, said the accident occurred about 90 minutes after departing New York for San Juan. Trotter had been a passenger on today's flight.
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Virginia
New York
Puerto Rico
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Trotter
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San Juan
National Air Lines
H. R. Goodman
Miami International Airport
Goodman
Charter Line
Ten Countries Line Up Aid To Battle Koreans
Ten U N member nations pledged warships planes and other aid to back U S forces in Korea as President Truman ordered troops into battle. Additional offers from the Philippines Canada and Latin American nations were announced with France expected to bolster Indochina defense in a coordinated anti Communist push.
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U.S
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Korea
Security Council
Philippines
Canada
France
Indochina
Asia
Willie the Whale Returns to Sea from Salem Harbor
Salem harbor calmed as Willie the whale lumbered offshore returning to sea after hours of playful swimming. The sight drew cheers and scattered bobbers as dory fishermen and onlookers watched the great creature splash and drift away from shore.
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INS
Salem Harbor
Willie
New England
Confession Tied to 1944 Hartford Circus Fire
Robert Segee 21 confessed to starting the July 6 1944 Hartford circus tent fire that killed 168. The admission was disclosed by Pickaway County Prosecutor Guy G Cline after Segee was indicted by a grand jury for two minor Circleville fires and linked to deaths beyond the Hartford tragedy.
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Robert Segee
Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey
Hartford
Conn
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Pickaway County
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Cline
Senate Passes Bill for World Rearmament Funding
The Senate approved a 1.2225 billion dollar measure to fund world rearmament against a possible Communist attack. The bill, unlikely to add funds for a larger air force, moves to the House as officials foresee strong foreign arms aid support amid the Far East crisis. Senator Connally questioned how many votes might oppose the measure. Senator McMahon argued the bill is needed to preempt a Communist repeat of Korea in another region.
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Senate
U. S
House
Truman
Far East
Senate Foreign Relations
Connally
Texas
Sen. McMahon
Edith Totzke Receives Pitt Scholarship from Braddock Firemen
North Braddock firefighters honor Edith Totzke, daughter of Charles Totzke who died fighting an Easter 1947 fire, by presenting a four year University of Pittsburgh scholarship. All three borough fire companies add to a fund for remaining expenses.
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Braddock
INS
North Braddock
Charles Totzke
Edith
University of Pittsburgh
Truck Driver Dies From Injuries In Wreck Near Pittsburgh
Albert Wigley aged 35, an assistant driver, died from injuries after a trailer truck overturned on a curve last night near Pittsburgh. The other driver, Joseph McCarthy aged 24, suffered a possible fractured leg.
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Pittsburgh
Albert Wigley
Joseph McCarthy
Woman Dies After Stepping Between Freight Cars
Jane Louise K. Burda 32 of the North Side Pittsburgh was killed yesterday when she stepped between moving freight train cars.
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Pittsburgh
Jane Pe -Louise K. Burda
Northside
U S Officials Silent On Soviet Reply on Korea Tactics
Washington officials remain silent on Moscow's response to America's appeal for Soviet good offices to curb the Korean conflict. The State Department and White House express cautious hope that Soviet posture reduces risk of a broader war as Moscow rejected intercession to pull North Korean forces back behind the 38th parallel.
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Washington
Russia
U. S
Korea
White House
State Department
Ussr
North Korea
38Th Parallel
Manchurian
Two Women Contest For Congress in Utah Race
Rep. Reva Beck Bosone of Utah faces an unusual challenge as Ivy Baker Priest of Salt Lake City runs against her for the House seat. Priest, a tall mother of three, challenges Bosone, believed to be the first instance of a woman opposing another woman for Congress.
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Washington
INS
Reva Beck Bosone
Utah
Capitol Hill
Judge Bosone
Ivy Baker Priest
Salt Lake City
Priest
U S Planes Attack Rear Invasion Lines Near Pusan
Swarms of American planes conducted jolting strikes on the rear life lines feeding Communist invasion forces along the Han river front. A fierce ground battle raged 50 miles north of Pusan as South Korean troops with American warships fought to clear a Communist beachhead threatening the east coast railroad. U S Army Signal Corps men rushed to Suwon to restore communications with Pusan and Taejon. Fly Low Over Targets U S Air Force planes engaged Red forces along the Han river in close support missions.
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North Korea
Han River
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Suwon
Seoul
Taejon
South Korea
Tokyo
U. S. Air Force
South Korea Army Braces As Tanks Enter Front
U S Army advisors report South Korean troops on the Han River front feared tanks amid a six day war. Col James Gallagher recounts defenders fleeing as tanks rolled in and anti-tank rounds failed to pierce armor. He notes artillery fire also caused panic and urges soldiers to stay in cover.
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Tokyo
INS
South Korea
Han River
James Gallagher
Latrobe
U. S
MacArthur
Gallagher
Truman vows U S will fight in Korea to victory
President Truman declared the United States will use any means necessary to win the Korean war. He refused to discuss possible atomic use and indicated no orders had been given to deploy ground combat units as of late yesterday.
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Truman
United States
Douglas MacArthur
U. S
Bandits Seize $16,000 Payroll in Lawrence Robbery
In downtown Lawrence three armed bandits robbed Lloyd Miller, head of the Service Woodheel Shoe Company payroll, as he left the Bay State Merchants National Bank. Two fugitives fled in Miller’s car with the money. a third escaped on foot. Raoul Durocher, a shoe firm employee, was kidnapped and dumped on the route to Andover. FBI agents joined the search amid possible cross state flight.
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Service Woodheel Shoe Company
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Raoul Durocher
May Seek New Probe of Amerasia Case
House Republicans, led by Rep. Nixon, say they may ask the House Un American Activities Committee to open another probe of the Amerasia case if the Senate inquiry is found inadequate. They will study the Senate Tydings committee record for unaddressed questions and possible suppressed evidence.
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Far East
House Un-American Activities Committee
Amerasia
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House
Senate Tydings Committee
Committee On Un-American Activities
Tydings Committee
Death Notice for William E. Jolley
William E. Jolley, 61, of 505 North Liberty Street, is recorded as deceased. The notice cites the Friday, June 30, 1950 death record, listing the age and residence.
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William E. Jolley
North Liberty Street
Speedy Action On Excise Tax Cut Seen In Senate
In Washington on June 30 the Senate leaders pledged rapid handling of the one billion dollar excise tax cut bill after the House approved it 375 to 14. Majority Leader Lucas III said the tax group will meet Monday to set its agenda with public hearings slated to begin July 5. Senator Millikin predicted completion within two weeks before executive session on the 152 page bill.
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Senate
House
Lucas
Tree fall death claims York boy nine
Nine year old Charles M Armstrong died after falling from a tree behind his home in York. He landed on iron fence spikes and died en route to York Hospital. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Armstrong.
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York
INS
Charles M. Armstrong
Charles
York Hospital
Jesse Armstrong
Order Given To Send U S Troops To Korean Fight
President Truman ordered U S ground troops to join air and sea forces in Korea and authorized bombing of targets in North Korea. A naval blockade of the Korean coast was also ordered, with the decision relayed to General MacArthur in Japan. The move follows a White House briefing with congressional leaders and top advisers.
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Truman
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South Korea
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North Korea
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Japan
White House
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Korea
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MacArthur
Canada Sends Three Destroyers To Korea Aid
Ottawa announces three destroyers Cayuga Athabaskan and Sioux ordered to Korea to reinforce Allied naval forces. Prime Minister Saint Laurent pledges return of Parliament if international events warrant.
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Korea
Ottawa
INS
Saint Laurent
Scouts Jamoboree Opens as Truman to Speak Tonight
Valley Forge scene opens the 1950 Boy Scout jamboree with about 50 000 scouts from all states plus 17 foreign countries expected for President Truman’s campfireside chat. Organizers project over 100 000 visitors. Truman set to arrive at 7 55 p m EDT and tour the tent city before addressing attendees.
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Truman
Washington
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