Rain Ends Heat Wave But Dry Spell Targets Crops
A four day heat wave broke with strong northwest winds and no rain, hurting early potatoes and berry yields while temperatures dropped from the 90s to the 50s overnight. Forecasters expect possible relief tomorrow with scattered interior showers, but fire danger remains high in the mountains. The fishing season at Culler Lake opens Saturday, with hours for youngsters and a predicted surge of young anglers at opening day.
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Herman Toms
Culler Lake
Fourth of July Band Concert At Baker Park
The Recreation Commission plans a band concert in Baker Park at four p m Tuesday featuring the Hagerstown Municipal Band directed by Dr Peter Buys in his first Frederick appearance in years The 45 piece program marks the band s thirtieth year under Buys with city funded support providing Sunday park contests and winter radio broadcasts The concert aims to appeal to music lovers with selections including South Pacific The program proceeds under park funds set by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Later two cars were damaged in a collision at West Patrick and Jefferson streets with over 50 damage to each car and a $2 50 collateral bail for the Washington driver involved.
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Hagerstown
Peter Buys
Frederick
Independence Davy
Dr. Buys
South Pacific
West Patrick and
Jefferson Streets
Morris Greenspoon
Washington
Jefferson Street
West Patricktreet
William James Elliott
Cumerland
Patrik
Sergt
Ben ‘Hebus
Jreanspoon
Washington An
Reservists Face Possible Active Duty Calls in Frederick
A survey found an undetermined number of Frederick city and county reservists could be called to active duty if the Korean conflict widens. The 115th Infantry Regiment strength was 55 with Captain J. A. Catsail as commanding officer. The Medical Company roster was 45. Lt. Charles McC. Mathias cited 39 Naval Reserve Composite Unit 527 members could be called, with several hundred inactive Naval Reserve members in the county. Marine Corps reserve, four other reserve branches, and Camp Detrick units were noted as potential sources. Army and Navy recruiters reported light inquiry and normal business respectively.
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Frederick City
115Th Infantry Regiment
Maryland National Guard
J. A. Catsail
Charles McC. Mathias
Naval Reserve Composite Unit 527
State Armory
Naval Reserve
Frederick County
Marine Corps Reserve Unit
Naval Reserve Group
Engineers
Old Church Street
Camp Detrick
U. S. Army
Winchester Hall
Robert L. Lane
Navy
FBI Guards Home Security
Washington June 28 President Truman orders direct military aid to Korea triggering long planned U S security steps. FBI moved swiftly after the announcement, with Edgar Hoover directing an alert to prevent sabotage in key industries. The agency has five years of emergency procedures and catalogs potential threats.
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Truman
Korea
United States
FBI
Edgar Hoover
Iis
Pearl Harbor
U S Soldiers Sent To Korea
Tokyo dispatch reports the first American foot soldiers entering the South Korean conflict as U S airmen destroy six Russian built tanks and two planes crash. A Signal Corps detachment under General MacArthur is sent to establish a field headquarters in southern Korea.
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U. S
Signal Corps
MacArthur
Korea
Winners Fete Losers In Recent City Election
In Fishing Creek the winning candidates hosted a post election gathering with the Democratic opponent and former aldermen present. Mayor Elmer F Munshower described the event as a good time with 5 speeches by all sides. The Mayor and new board discussed city problems with former aldermen Burall Stup and Shaver.
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Fishing Creek
Elmer F. Munshower
William B. Burall
Jesse C. Shaver
Sherman P. Bowers
Charles W. Stup
Charles P. Staley
C. J. Nelson Null
Strom
Messrs
Burall
Stup and Shaver
Bombers Knock Out Six Heavy Russian Tanks
American B 26 bomber crews claim six heavy Russian tanks were knocked out on a low level bombing mission over South Korea from a Southern Japan airbase on June 28. Two B 26s reportedly crashed and at least one crew member bailed out. Ground fire from Russian forces hit several returning planes as Major A E Shook of Clovis New Mexico and Lt Leslie B Williams of Canton Ohio reported the tank destroy can be confirmed. Pvt C P Machale of Philadelphia completed his first mission as his plane showed bullet holes but no injuries.
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Japan
South Korea
A. E. Shook
Clovis
New Mexico
Pacific
Leslie B. Williams
Canton
Pvt. C. P. Machale
Philadelphia
Bold Move By Truman Supported
Washington June 28 Senate Democratic Leader Lucas expressed confidence that the July 31 adjournment of Congress would stand amid broad support for President Truman's armed aid to South Korea. U N backing eased some fears, but many Republicans and Democrats agreed the United States would act, even if at risk of war, with or without full congressional approval. Senator Connally urged UN resolve, while Taft planned a Senate speech on naval aid for Formosa.
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U. S
Russia
Congress
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Truman
South Korea
Far Pacific
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Council
U. N
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Lodge
Massachusetts
Morse
Oregon
Knowland
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Smith
New Jersey
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Formosa
Taft
Ohio
American Warships Seen Steaming North Toward Formosa Channel
Passengers from Manila report a group of about 12 United States warships steaming north toward the Formosa channel near Taipei. The Coast Guard says a fishing vessel with 23 men aboard sank five miles offshore from Cape Charles, but all crew were rescued by another fishing boat.
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Formosa
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Cape Charles
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Pravda Questions If United States Has Gone Too Far
Pravda editorial in Moscow questions U.S. policy in the Far East. It accuses Washington of aggression and of acting without UN authorization after Truman announced the Seventh Fleet would protect Formosa. Pravda notes uncertainty about UN approval and cites Russia and China’s absence from a council call for a cease-fire in Korea.
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China
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Nes
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US. A
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U.N. Security Council
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Tass
Security Council
Soviet Union
U S Defense Is At Peak
Washington June 28 Secretary of Defense Johnson said national defense is stronger than ever in peace time history. He said the nation is spending more on preparedness and getting more value for each dollar than before. He urged parity in training for reserve and regular officers and voiced hope to extend Navy benefits to the Army and Air Force. He referenced the Norfolk plan allowing Navy funding for college students who commit to active duty and reserve service. Rescue workers recovered 206 bodies from a depot explosion wreckage near Tons, north of Damascus.
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Johnson
Reserve Officers Association
Armed Services
Navy
Army
Air Force
Organized Navy Reserve
The
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Damascus
Syria
Tons
Attlee Puts Warships At Our Disposal
In a Commons address June 28 Prime Minister Attlee announced Britain will place its naval forces in Japanese waters at the disposal of the United States to back American actions in South Korea. Churchill for the Conservatives pledged support, calling it an inescapable duty.
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Attlee
Britain
United States
South Korea
Ile
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Seoul Falls Confirmed In Korean War Update
Washington reports the Defense Department confirms Seoul has fallen and Kimpo airport is in North Korean hands while Inchon remains untenable. Despite losses, South Korean morale stays high as U S forces claim no sabotage or guerrilla activity. North Korean armor includes T-34 and T-70 tanks. U S planes claim eight northern aircraft destroyed with no U S losses. Military leaders in Tokyo say reinforcements not yet seen and North Korean forces seem contained near the Han River east of Seoul.
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Defense Department
Seoul
Kimpo
Inchon
Pentagon
Russia
Air Force
U. S
Ree Ferree
Tokyo
88Th Parallel
North Korea
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John H. Church
South Korea
General MacArthur
Hopes Action In Korea Will Bring Peace
President Truman told the Reserve Officers Association he hopes the United States decision to challenge Communism will bring peace to the world. He warned of a serious situation and praised the White House decision to send planes and warships to aid South Korea.
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Truman
United States
Reserve Officers Association
Mayflower Hotel
Louis Johnson
White House
South Korea
Mr Truman
Korea
Gen Church Headed Korea-Advisory Group Loved Here
Gen Church, longtime Regular Army instructor and leader of the U S military advisory group in South Korea, was highly regarded by officers and soldiers of the First Regiment Maryland National Guard during his duty here. Maj Elmer Munshower and Sheriff Anders praised his capabilities, noting his popularity and effective leadership in drills and training.
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Gendabath Chived
Trewel
U. S
South Korea
Maryland
Elmer FL Munshoweer
Sheraf Gis Anders
Comepany A
Anders
Chareh
Eoen
Frederick
Menoas
Pacific task force ready to press hard for policy in Far East
Pearl Harbor June 28 The Navy moved swiftly to form a second hard hitting Pacific task force to enforce policy against Communist aggression. The 20 ship Seventh Fleet led by the 27 000 ton carrier Valley Forge transferred to General MacArthur command as part of a plan to defend Formosa from Red invasion. The Philippine Sea based force will include two cruisers, a destroyer squadron and supply ships for long range missions, and will be commanded likely by Rear Adm Heaton.
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Ie Navy
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Seventh Fleet
Manila
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Moore
Maddock
Cabazon
Wantuck
Arthur D. Struble
Honolulu
Washington
South Korea
Patternert
Rochester
Hoover Urges United U S Stand On Korea Policy
Former President Herbert Hoover urged unity of purpose and action in the Korean crisis. He said when the United States draws the sword there is one course to win, despite disagreements on past policies. Administration letters granted in Orphans Court to W Milo Chick note heirs and about $2000 value.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
United States
Lathers
W. Milo Chick
Tuscarora
Jesse W. Chick
U.N. Vote Endorses Military Action Over Korea Crisis
The United Nations Security Council approved direct military sanctions backed by the United States to counter Communist aggression in Korea. President Truman ordered naval and air forces to assist South Korea while Formosa policy and Sino‑Russian diplomacy added to unsettled tension ahead of the General Assembly meeting.
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von ES Eiders
North Korea
Russan
Seecory Council
Truman
United States
South Koren
Pacharmel Bagot
Yaugostivia
Conneal
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China
Seventh Fleet
Formosa
Pacific
Japan
South Korea
General Assembly
Jakob A. Malik
Malik
Andrei A. Gromyko
Vacatinsy
U.N
Burst Of Buying Sends Stock Prices Upward
A June 2 market report from New York notes an opening burst of buying sent stocks higher after a two day plunge. Heavy selling stemmed from Korean developments but gains reached about 42 dollars per share before momentum cooled.
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New York
Wall Street
Troops Under Fire as U S Planes Attack North Korea
United States air units supported South Korean forces as North Korean troops advanced toward Seoul after the fall of the capital’s airfield Kimpa. North Korean tanks led the offensive with Russian made T-34s and T-70s. Civilians fled toward Suwon as bridges north of Seoul were blown to slow the invasion. American correspondents escaped a Han River bridge blast amid mounting casualties.
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South Korea
Seoul
Kimpa
United States Defense Department
Lee Sue Yup
Lee
Triaman
DU. S. Far East Air Forces
Seowl
Munsan
Signal Corps
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MacArthur
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King
Associated Presse
Su- Won
Suwon
Choi Byong Duk
U.S. Defense Department
Time Magazine
Keyes Beech
Chicago Daly News
Han River
Reds
War in Far East May End Hopes of Tax Cut
Washington reports that U S military actions against Communist forces in the Far East create doubt about a tax cut this year Senate Democratic Leader Lucas says the fate of the $1 billion excise tax cut depends on developments He notes no current indication that more money is needed for the military A Democrat warned war in Korea or Formosa could trigger a tax increase within 30 days while the House is expected to pass the bill and the Senate could block it if warranted Rep Doughton argued the House should accept higher corporate levies or face a presidential veto
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America
Far East
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
House
Korea
Formosa
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Doughton
North Carolina
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