Cold War Flare Ignites Korea Invasion By North Forces
The article reports a Soviet backed invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces. It notes 40,000 ground troops and 90 tanks, with up to 10,000 more expected, and reports near Seoul and an east coast amphibious threat. U S evacuates 600 Americans as South Korea fights with 95,000 defenders against North Korea’s 106 planes including Russian Yaks and Stormoviks.
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Editors unite over Korea crisis and world policy call
A wave of unified editorials follows North Korea's invasion urging decisive UN and U.S. action. Major papers including the New York Times and Portland Journal press for forceful intervention to stop Communist aggression in Asia.
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CPI rises 0.8 percent as meat fuels costs
The cost of living rose 0.8 percent from April 15 to May 15 led by meat prices. Food costs jumped 19 percent from April to May, driving the nationwide rise in the consumer price index while overall costs remain below last year.
Senate approves big CCC loan to fund price supports
After a floor clash, the Senate sent to President Truman a bill to add 2 billion dollars to the Commodity Credit Corporation borrowing authority to 6.75 billion. The measure, passed 36 to 35 with VP Barkley breaking the tie, faces criticism over its impact on reciprocal trade and farm programs.
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Teachers warn shortage will worsen without drastic action
Willard E Givens of the National Education Association says the nation faces a deeper classroom shortage. He projects school population rising from 26,635,000 to 34,091,000 in the next decade, requiring about 750,000 more teachers.
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