North Atlantic ministers press plan for West German troops
In New York on September 16, North Atlantic Council ministers discussed a U S plan for an integrated defense force with West German divisions. Secretary Acheson urged 40 to 60 divisions east in Europe and argued rearming West Germans would deter Soviet aggression.
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North Atlantic Council
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Dean Acheson
Acheson
Atlantic Council
Europe
Elbe
West Germany
Russia
North Atlantic
Four Youths Hurt in Road Crash Near New Castle
Four young people were injured Friday night on old 422 east of New Castle when their car struck a cement post after a curve. Peggy Owens age 17 of 513 Waldo St suffered forehead lacerations and right knee contusions and was admitted to New Castle Hospital. Lottie Allshouse age 19 of 510 Waldo St endured forehead and head contusions and leg abrasions and was admitted. William Richards age 23 of 506 Waldo St had forehead lacerations and abrasions and was treated and discharged. Arthur Dale Mielke age 20 of R D 3 was examined and discharged.
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Peggy Owens
Waldo Street
New Castle Hospital
Lottie Allshouse
William Richards
Arthur Dale Mielke
U S Officials Count On Red China Not Joining War
Washington reports say U S officials expect Communist China to stay out of the Korean war but would act quickly through the UN if Beijing aids North Korea. Informants add that if Russia vetoes in the Security Council a UN General Assembly action could be pursued, with no delay in proceeding.
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United States
China
United Nations
North Korea
UN Security Council
General Assembly
Russia
Security Council
South Korea
Mao Tse-Tung
Peoples’ Army
Inchon
Douglas MacArthur
Cars Parked On Henry Home Lot Create Problem
Twenty three automobiles owned by prominent persons were parked on the Margaret Henry home lot during the football game. Fire Chief Herman Steinbring stationed a fire truck and police kept cruiser officers at the scene to prevent obstruction in case of a fire. Mayor John F. Haven ordered no parking on the property.
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Herman Steinbring
Steinbring
John F. Haven
Margaret Henry Home
Denham Resigns as NLRB General Counsel
Washington reports Robert N. Denham resigned today as general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board at President Truman's request. The president had asked for his resignation, which takes effect Monday, Denham disclosed in his letter to the chief executive.
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INS
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Truman
Denham
Crossing Of Naktong River Imminent With U S First Cavalry
U S First Cavalry division commander Maj. Gen. Hobart Gay predicted Waegwan would fall next day paving the way for a Naktong river crossing toward the Seoul highway. Taegu front lines stalled by communist artillery as engineers clear their minefields and tanks await a safe route north.
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Korea
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Naktong River
Seoul
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Truman to name George C. Marshall defense secretary
Congress approved a special authority to bypass the military ban for a civilian defense chief. President Truman is expected to seek Senate confirmation Monday for General George C. Marshall to succeed Louis B. Johnson, as lawmakers consider trimming the secretary’s powers amid postwar defense reform debates.
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Truman
Congress
George C. Marshall
Senate
Marshall
Louis B. Johnson
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
U S Moves To Forestall Blasts By Malik In U N
The United States moved quickly to place the Korean conflict atop the U N Security Council agenda in Lake Success on September 15. It planned immediate consideration of a military report on Korea by General MacArthur and shelved the Formosa issue. Secretary Acheson, British Foreign Secretary Bevin, and French Foreign Minister Schuman backed prioritizing Korea over Formosa ahead of a potential Malik challenge.
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U.S
Inchon
Security Council
Formosa
Jacob Malik
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Acheson
Britain
Bevin
France
Schuman
New York Police Corruption Scandal Unfolds Across City
Citywide raids target a 20 million dollar per year gambling empire backed by police protection. In King's County court, Police Commissioner O'Brien listens to taped testimony alleging officer bribery and threats of bogus arrests as raids continue citywide.
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New York
INS
Marshall aides names in race for assistant defense secretary
Washington insiders expect Gen. George C. Marshall to pick an assistant defense secretary from a trio of contenders: Robert A. Lovett, John J. McCloy, and Harold A. Stassen. Stassen canceled a Chicago speech due to national move developments amid ongoing speculation and denial from Philadelphia aides about university ties.
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INS
George C. Marshall
Robert A. Lovett
State Department
U. S
Germany
John J. McCloy
Minnesota
Harold A. Stassen
Stassen
Chicago
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Eruption of Hibokhibok Volcano Kills 63 on Camiguin Island
The Hi bok hibok volcano eruption in the Central Philippines was officially tallied at 63 deaths with 17 missing. Officials said the toll could rise as ash cover is probed for more bodies and President Quirino ordered navy readiness to evacuate 3,000 residents of Camiguin Island.
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INS
Hibokhibok
Philippines
Elpidio Quirino
Philippine Navy
Camiguin Island
Conferees Push Speedy Enactment Of New Tax Bill
Washington expects an all day session today as conferees work to finish a 4.5 billion dollar tax bill. Payroll deductions for individual income tax could start October 1 if passed in time, with corporate taxes retroactive to July 1 due after January 1.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
House-Senate
House
Senate
Blast Sinks French Weather Ship Near St. Malo
The French meteorological survey ship La Place sank in the Bay De La Rennai after a large explosion. Of 65 crew, 40 were rescued. survivors are still being sought. The frigate was en route to St. Malo from Brest to participate in ceremonies for new locks. La Place was taken from the U. S. Navy at war’s end and manned by the French navy.
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France
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North Atlantic
U. S. Navy
Ministry of Transport and Public Works
Inchon invasion may curb North Korean strength
U S military leaders express confidence that the Inchon landing removes the greatest long term threat from North Korean communists. The invasion could interrupt the manpower lift supplying 150 000 troops around Pusan and start a series of swift moves to split communist control while China intervention is not anticipated. A possible Russian reoccupation of North Korea remains a distant possibility.
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U. S
Inchon
Seoul
Pusan
Pentagon
Manchurian
North Korea
Korea
Gov imposes four week stay in Greensburg slaying case
Gov James H Duff has granted a four week stay of execution for Dominic Daversa 37 scheduled to die September 25 for the murder of his wife on Greensburg’s main street.
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James H. Duff
Dominic Daversa
Greensburg
Surrender Or Die Leaflets Drop On Korea
The Defense Department announced three million surrender or die leaflets dropped to red troops in South Korea. American forces are at least four miles east of Inchon with tanks and heavy artillery landed at Inchon to back marines and infantry toward Seoul. A general offensive is under way along the 120 mile perimeter around Pusan with supply lines being cut.
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Washington
Defense Department
South Korea
Inchon
Pohang
Korea
Seoul
U. S
Pusan
Hurricanes Scooting Out To Sea Near Bermuda
A hurricane with winds near 145 mph moved out to sea after skirting Bermuda. At 5:30 a.m. EDT the Miami weather bureau estimated the storm 440 miles east northeast of the island and expected a north northeast drift for about 12 hours at 20 to 25 mph, then a faster northeast swing.
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Miami
INS
Bermuda
Miami Weather Bureau
Isle
North Korean Invaders All On Defensive
U S Marines spearheads smashed toward Seoul in a Southeast Korea offensive with three mile gains reported. A South Korean radio broadcast said American units crossed the Han River and neared Seoul as Allied forces push forward.
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Tokyo
Seoul
Han River
More Troops Are Landed At Inchon Bulletin
Tokyo dispatch reports fresh U S army troops landed at Inchon Saturday afternoon from transports that entered Inchon's inner harbor to debark at the main pier.
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Inchon
Tokyo
INS
Inchon Liberated Claims Stir News From Front
General MacArthur announces Inchon liberated from Communist rule as Marines fight in Yongdongpo and advance toward Seoul. South Korean broadcasts report Kimpo airfield captured by paratroops and advances near Paning and Yongdongpo. Defense Department cites three million surrender or die leaflets dropped to Red troops. no official confirmation of reports yet.
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Inchon
Yongdongpo
Seoul
Panin
Washington
Defense Deepartment
South Korea
Kimpo
Inchon- Seoul
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MacArthur
Siwash and Sockem U Prepare For Football Season
Arthur Mometer notes boys and girls training for the upcoming football season. They learn songs, cheers, and mass formations to cheer the team. Fans must stay in shape as 68 degree weather hints at outdoor workouts and the season’s approach.
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