UN Security Council clash over Red China Korea issue
The United Nations Security Council, led by Warren Austin, rejected a Soviet bid to link Red China's entry to the UN with the Korean War. Malik sought to agenda Red China first. the vote went eight to one against the Soviet plan. The scene reflected Moscow's aim to seat Red China, while the US refused to withdraw troops or accept a veto threat, risking deadlock.
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Warren Austin
United Nations
Red China
U.N
Austin
Giate Jakob Ao Malik
Security Council
Malik
United Nation
Korea
Soviet Union
United States
Trucking survey flags vast civilian fleet for war mobilization
The American Trucking Association estimates about 1,000,000 for hire trucks could mobilize to carry military supplies in a national emergency, with 4,500,000 privately operated, 2,200,000 farm, and 335,000 public trucks also available. The industry could supply 171,380,000 inter city ton miles in the next year, a rise from 57,120 ton miles in 1941. The plan accompanies Europe’s defense buildup and a three-year US UK France defense push worth about $20 billion, with Britain pledging substantial aid and France proposing a 7.5 billion rearmament program.
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American Trucking Association
The
Transportation Organization
Association
Pearl Harbor
Europe
Asia
Russia
United States
Britain
Foots
France
United States Advances Hydrogen Bomb effort and Korean front changes
The United States accelerates hydrogen bomb development with du Pont contracted to design and run new plants, while UN forces push on the Korean front. U S B 29s bomb North Korea as southern actions aim to blunt a Communist strategy to seize Pusan and Taegu. The outlook remains uncertain as manpower and material shortages loom.
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United States
du Pont Company
A. EF. C
Pusan
U.N
Taegu
Naktong
Bridges jailed after bail revoked in perjury case
Federal Judge George B. Harris revoked the $25,000 bail of labor leader Harry Bridges and ordered him jailed. Harris condemned Bridges as an agent of the Communist program and a threat to U S security, citing remarks opposing Korea war resolutions. The motion to revoke bail was brought by F Joseph Donohue, aide to the attorney general.
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Harry Bridges
George B. Harris
Bridges
Harris
United States
F. Joseph Donohue
U. S
Donohue
Plane Crash near Fairfield-Suisun Kills Nineteen
A bomber crash near Fairfield-Suisun air base California killed nineteen and injured many more. The aircraft crashed beside a trailer camp housing twenty families, and a salvo of heavy bombs exploded causing widespread destruction to vehicles and structures in the area.
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Fairfield-Suisun Air Base
California
Formosa battle split Western policy on defense
International observers see Formosa as the key issue in anticommunist strategy. The United States ordered forces to defend the island, triggering debate over risk of a broader war with China and possible Soviet influence. MacArthur's visit and jet deployments sharpened the split while Britain recognized the Communist government of China. Observers warn US action may draw Red China and complicate Korea.
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China
Soviet Union
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Formora
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Aar
Senate approves broad home front mobilization bill
The Senate Banking Committee backed a sweeping war economy bill granting the President wide power to impose wage and price controls. It would allocate scarce materials, set defense production priorities, and allow government takeovers of private plants if needed, with $2 billion in loans and guarantees to spur defense output. The measure is broader than President Truman’s request and similar House-passed plans are anticipated.
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Senate Banking Committee
President Truman
Truman
Mr. Truman
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Senate
Draft Selective Service in Washington plans 100000 call
National headquarters officials in Washington map the army call for 100000 men during September and October. Col Daniel Omer, Col Bernard T Franck, and Selec tive Service Director Lewis Hershey lead the briefing while Paul Robeson, a Black singer and activist, is pressured over a passport. The State Department says Robeson would risk sanctions if he travels abroad.
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National Headquarters
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Army
Daniel 0. Omer
General Council
Lewis B. Hershey
Bernard T. Franck
Paul Robeson
State Department
Hoarding hysteria grips U S as sugar stocks soar
A Michigan farmer drives 250 pounds of sugar to a store to swap for fresh supply, illustrating nationwide hoarding amid fears of shortages. Analysts note ample government stockpiles and surpluses in wheat, corn, milk, and meat, with farm production at postwar peaks and stockpiles rising despite rumors.
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Michigan
Seare
Department of Agriculture
United States
Pacific Ocean
Hard to Get the Hoarder Dream Sparks Wartime Scarcity
A dream features Hattie the Hoarder and Mabel the Mooch planning to stockpile scarce goods like nylons sugar and aluminum wares as a war looms. A crying telegram reveals a dead son and the cruel value of life versus material shortages. A sobering voice laments loss and the true hard to get.
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Mabel the Mooch
Mabel
Hattie the
Hattie
Fred
Littl
Celebrities and Film News Highlight Year 1950s TV and Stage Stars
The article sketches a panorama of entertainment figures from stage and screen, noting Rosemary Clooney and Clark Gable linked visions, Emmett Kelley and Joan Fontaine in various productions, and film plans by Universal-Int and 20th Century-Fox. It mentions cast shifts, studio contracts, and schedules, including TV and radio moves and upcoming projects such as Passage Week and Follow the Sun.
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Emmett Kelley
King of Cirens
King’s Circus
Universal - Int
David
Selmuk
Nick
Sugar hoarding stunt sparks rush on five pound bags
A Washington DC grocer stacked sugar outside his store with a sign offering five pounds for 98c. Crowds formed and about 800 pounds sold in four hours. Nearby grocers sold five pounds for 59c with no rush. He said he did it to test reactions and show price does not deter buyers.
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