Won't Veto Bill Giving More Control
Washington July 31 Speaker Rayburn said President Truman still thinks he has asked for enough economic controls but probably wouldn’t veto a bill providing extra ones. Congressional leaders discussed domestic controls with Truman as pressure grows to go beyond his suggested steps. Rayburn said he does not think the President would veto such a measure.
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Washington
Rayburn
Truman
Congressional
Congress
Texas
Barkley
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
House
McCormark
Massachusetts
Capitol
Maybank
D-C
White House
Senate Banking Committee
Frederick youths lead first annual Moose bicycle ride
About 110 city and county riders started from the Moose Home, with roughly 75 finishing. Winners in A B and C classes earned $2, while other events at Yellow Springs park awarded small prizes. Officials and police accompanied the group as spectators, organizers, and volunteers provided refreshments after the event.
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Frederick Moose Civic Affairs Committee
Moose
Bentz
Seventh Street
Yellow Springs
Yetplow
Springs Park
Robert G. Yinger
East Third Street
Eva May Crebbs
Rocky Springs
Jerry M. Willams
West Fourth Street
Fay
Grimes
East Second Street
John D. Grove
Frederick
Pyoung Grove
James Grove
Fay Grimes
Robert Moudry
West South Street
Yellow Springs Park
Howard F. Burke
D. E. Haven Toms
Chapel Alley
Kay H. Grimes
Barbara E. Staley
East Eighth
Robert R. Loun
Charles E. Hahn
Grover R. Ponton
Harry
Cramer
Walter Rinehart
Ald Weddle
Raymond Marsden
Edward K. Saltzman
Don P Wade Weddle
Charles Wiles
Lewis Engle
Harry King
Luther Murray
Arthur Wiles
John W. Null
Albert M. Smith
Mutchner and
O Brien
State Police
Bartgis and Carty
City Police
Two May File As Opponents Of Tydings
Baltimore reports the filing deadline nears for candidacy to oppose Senator Tydings. Howard W. Jackson hints at seeking the Democratic nomination while Philip H. Dorsey Jr. contemplates a bid. Tydings plans a fourth term as the filing period closes.
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Baltimore
Senator Tydings
Howard W. Jackson
Senate
Philip H. Dorsey, Jr
St. Mary’s County
Maryland Public Service Commission
Receivers Appointed For Local Motor Co. In Equity Court
Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer named H. Reese Shoemaker Jr. and Thomas S. Glass as receivers for Betson Wright Motors Inc on West Patrick Street extended. Creditors alleged insolvency. the company admitted facts and directors agreed to the action. Receivers take control of all assets, books, and contracts, with power to employ staff, collect income, and defend or file suits, bond set at $5,000.
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Patrick M. Schnauffer
Equity Court
H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
Thomas S. Glass
Betson-Wright Motors, Inc
Keitholtz Motors
West Patrick Street
Motor Company
John B. Wright
Silver Run Man Dies In Route 140 Crash
Westminster dispatch reports Richard M. Study, 24, died after his car struck a tree on U.S. 140 near Silver Run just below the Pennsylvania line. He was pinned for hours from about 2 a.m. and died at a Hanover hospital of a fractured skull and severe lacerations. State Trooper Markle could not determine how the accident occurred.
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Westminster
Richard M. Study
U.S. 140
Silver Run
Pennsylvania
Study
Hanover
G. B. Markle
Abduction Crisis in Belgium Deepens Over King Leopold
Belgium crisis widens as Prime Minister Duvieusart seeks a definite decision from King Leopold on abdication or delegation to Prince Baudouin. Socialist demands spark threats of civil war amid protests in Liege and planned mass march toward Brussels.
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Brussels
Belgium
Ae Prevaier
Jean Davieusart
Leopold
Baudouin
Max Buset
Jean Duvieusart
Buset
Laeken
Duvieusart
Liege
Switzerland
Wallonia
States Rights Democrats Reeling But Undaunted
The States Rights Democrats face sharp reverses in southern primaries yet stay confident they can rebound. Critics say the movement, which carried four states for Truman in 1948, lacks grass roots support. Voters shift with civil rights issues as Senator Graham of North Carolina and Senator Pepper of Florida lose in bitter campaigns. Dixie voters show mixed signals as campaigns emphasize race issues.
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Atlanta
Truman
Dixie
Graham
DNC
Pepper
D-Fla
Letters Granted In Orphans Court In Two Estates
In Orphans Court today Charles I Wiles of Route 5 was named administrator of the Estella M Wiles estate. Heirs include one son and one daughter. About 6000 dollars was reported. William T Riser of Mt Pleasant administers his wife S Ethel Routzahn Riser estate, with husband and one daughter as heirs and no valuation listed. Senate Judiciary committee approved a two year bill to allow the death penalty for spies in Washington.
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Charles I
Wiles
Frederick
Route 5
Estella M. Wiles
William T. Riser
Mt. Pleasant
S. Ethel Routzahn Riser
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Reds Shift Pressure in Korea Front Near Chinju and Hadong
General MacArthur's headquarters said North Korean forces shifted pressure from the central sector to the west and southwest. Heavy fighting near Chinju with two regiments provoked U.S. withdrawals after a three day battle while 12 tanks moved toward Hadong. Elements of the First Cavalry fought near Chirye as front activity varied with quiet sectors elsewhere.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Chinju
Associated Press
Hal Boyle
Korea
U. S.S
Boyle
Hadong
Chiniu
Kochang
First Cavalry Division
Chirye
Hamchang
Andong
Yongdok
Billions More For Aid to Anti Communist Nations
President Truman sent a message requesting four billion dollars in extra military aid to anti communist nations. House leaders Cannon and Rayburn pledged unanimous support to expedite action. The plan, described as an emergency, would shift the funds through the House Appropriations Committee for rapid floor consideration.
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Washington
Truman
Congressional
Cannon
D-Mat
House Appropriations Committee
Rayburn
State to Make Study at Cumberland Soon
The State Health Department announced a door to door canvass in Cumberland next month. Four thousand residents will be questioned to determine the relationship between smog and health. Dr. Robert H. Riley said nurses will cover 2,000 residents in smoky areas and 2,000 in clean air areas.
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Baltimore
State Health Department
Cumberland
Robert H. Riley
Chinju Falls To North Korean Drive Near Pusan
North Korean forces overwhelmed Chinju after a three day battle forcing U S troops to withdraw from the southern coast stronghold near Pusan. The 24th Infantry Division reorganized east of Chinju as casualties ran high and reinforcement troops began to arrive from the United States.
Missouri and Kansas Primaries on Tuesday
The Associated Press notes President Truman backs State Senator Emery W. Allison for Missouri's Democratic senatorial nomination while facing Thomas C. Hennings Jr. in a contest framed by Pendergastism claims. In Kansas, Alf Landon supports Willard Mayberry for governor as Governor Carlson backs Edward Arn, with Carlson seeking the Senate nomination and Colmery opposing.
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Associated Press
Truman
Alf M. Landon
GOP
Missouri
Kansas
Emery W. Allison
Donnell
Allison
Thomas C. Hennings Jr
Landon
Willard Mayberry
Frank Carlson
Harry Darby
Edward F. Arn
Carlson
Darby
Harry W. Colmery
The
American Legion
Make Radios For $2 A Set For Russia
David Sarnoff, chairman of RCA, said mass producing tiny radios at $2 a set and distributing them in Russia and satellite nations could spread the Voice of America. He called such devices a safer personal reception than home radios, with the Voter program beaming abroad.
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New York
David Sarnoff
Russia
Voice of America
Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
State Department
Soft Drinks Up Cent For 12 Ounce Bottles
Cumberland reports a penny rise in 12 ounce bottle prices from five to six cents. Eddie Wolfe, spokesman for the Tri State Beverage Association, says the increase reflects higher producer costs and is not tied to the Korean War. Price change excludes 32 ounce and larger bottles.
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Cumberland
Eddie Wolfe
Tri-State Beverage Association
U S Still Poorly Outnumbered Even With New Troops
Washington reports that even with reinforcements ashore or en route the United States South Korean force will remain about half the strength of the enemy. Gen. MacArthur's intelligence estimates North Korea could field 206,000 fighters. US and South Korean forces face a manpower gap to be bridged by firepower, air power, and sea power as divisions arrive from Okinawa and the West Coast.
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Elton
Fay Washington
United States
Korea
MacArthur
United States Army
Okinawa
24Th
Japan
1St Cavalry
Missing Mt Airy man Elmer Rode rick JR sought by sheriff
Elmer LeRoy Rod erick Jr 35 of Route 1 Mt Airy owner of a New Market garage has been missing a week. His brother Charles says he left home Saturday saying he would return soon and was last seen in Mt Pleasant with a 1941 Hudson sedan abandoned at the garage. He is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall 159 pounds with light hair and blue eyes. State Police alerted to locate him.
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Elmer LeRoy Roderick, Jr
Mt. Airy
New Market
Mt. Pleaseant
Charles Roderick
George F. Crouse
R. Paul Buhrman
Elmer
Mt. Fleasant
Roderick
Employment Offices Thrown In War Program
Washington July 31 Secretary of Labor Maurice J Tobin has thrown the nation 1 800 public employment offices into the war production program and will serve as the war manpower boss for the time being He directs the Bureau of Employment Security to use the U S Employment Service and state services to meet defense plant manpower needs.
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Washington
Maurice J. Tobin
Tobin
America
Boston
Massachusetts
Truman
War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
U. S. Employment Service
Bureau of Employment Security
Robert C. Goodwin
Tabin
July Aridity Persists Amid Dry Spell and Beetle Fears
A dry July nears a record, with only 0.15 inch of rain in 10 days as 90s heat grips the area. Citizens report Japanese beetles damaging corn while farmers fear root harm if spraying is skipped. Sugar corn may delay packing plants until mid August, with damp forecasts offering only scattered showers. Collateral forfeitures and minor traffic offenses are also listed with magistrate actions and trooper arrests.
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Cartrest
Mary
Montgomery County
Thomas and Company
Gaithersburg
Fishing Creek
Fresh American reinforcements reach Korean front near Chinju
Fresh U S troops landed in South Korea as Chinju fell to North Korean forces, forcing defenders into retreat. Kumchon faced heavy Red pressure as U S First Cavalry held the city with stated resolve. New arrivals, belonging to the Second Division and First Marine Division, joined the fight toward Pusan under UN command.
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Tokyo
United States
South Korea
Chinju
Pusan
U.S
Southeat
al Boyle
Heights
Kinlands
Kumchon
U. S. First Cavalry
Kumehon
Taegu
U.S Army
1St Marine
Eighth Army
High Command
MacArthur
United Nations
2nd Division Lands In Korea
Tokyo August reports that the U S Second Infantry Division under Maj Gen Laurence R Keiser landed with tanks in Korea and moved to plug holes along a rectangular front before Pusan. Up to 200000 troops were cited in the North Korean surge as Kumchon faced renewed pressure. The First Cavalry spokesman pledged to hold Kumchon at all costs despite a slight eastward retreat.
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Tokyo
U. S. Second Infantry
Laurence R. Keiser
Korea
United States
Pusan
Kumchon
U. S. First Cavalry
Taegu
Chaplain Aids At Birth Of Baby Near War Front
Army Chaplain Lt. Col. Mitchell W. Philips of Huntington West Virginia helped deliver a baby boy at a small station near the front with the 23rd Infantry Division in Korea on July 31. He returned to the train within 30 minutes after assisting the mother in labor and declined to name the infant.
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Korea
Mitchell W. Philips
Huntington
W. Va
Tabor
Condition Of Streams Monocacy Clear At Frederick Junction
The Monocacy River shows clear water at Frederick Junction while the Potomac remains clear at Turners Cabins near Knoxville, indicating favorable stream conditions in the region.
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Frederick Junction
Turner's Cabins
Knoxville
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Imogene J. Weybright
Creageratown District
Carlyle F. Warner
Domingo A. Ferretti
Jesse S
James G. White
Winchester Street
Guy Anders
Anders
White
Circuit Court
Bernard Baruch
Baruch
24Th Infantry Division
2Nd Infantry
2Nd Army
1St Marine Division
National Guard
Beforoto
E. L. Roderick, Jr
Alton Y. Bennett
Peoples Court
Albert J. Moser
Owings Mills
Aberdeen Robinson
Phobus Avenue
Franklin L. Nothagle
South Market Street
H. B. O'Brien
D. A. Tucker
Pusan Line
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