Violent Winds Rampage Across Midwest Storm Toll Rises
Tornadoes and violent storms lash the Midwest with heavy rains and floods. Damages reach at least 5 million dollars as winds up to 88 mph topple trees, flood roads, and cause fires across Kansas Missouri Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Michigan. At least six lives lost, including a woman near Muskegon and three in Indiana wrecks.
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War rages as UN and Reds clash on mountain front
United Nations and Communist forces fought bitterly on the east central front near a mountain stronghold northeast of Yangegu. Heavy counterattacks by the Reds forced UN troops back as cease-fire talks neared.
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Noted Figures Comment On Conflict Endings
SEOUL Vice Adm. C Turner Joy, chief negotiator with the Communists, voices hope the shooting war ends the day after tomorrow. Washington Price Administrator DiSalle calls for discipline and realism, warns peace is not yet secure as bloodshed continues in parts of the world.
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Iran Oil Dispute Signals Diplomatic Tension
President Truman proposed sending Averell Harriman to Iran to seek a settlement over the oil dispute with Britain. Tehran rejected a note from Truman via Mossadegh urging moderation, calling the move a little late. Iran also said it would not recognize International Court rulings and would withdraw recognition, amid UN forces and air battles in Korea with MiG-15s downed by U.S. aircraft and pilots earning top jet-kill status.
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Ridgway Questions Peace Hopes as Armistice Talks Open
Gen Ridgway warned peace in Korea may not come from armistice talks opening in Kaesong. He said performance must prove good faith and agreed armistice must come before cessation of hostilities. Ridgway selected UN envoys, with western press excluded from first session.
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Britain and France Move to End War With Germany
President Truman asked Congress to terminate the U S state of war with Germany as Western allies coordinate moves. Britain halted war status today and Australia New Zealand and South Africa followed. New Zealand also ended its war with Austria. The measure allows German travel and lawsuits in U S courts while permitting continued seizure of German property under the Trading with the Enemy Act to fund war claims.
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Bowling Manager Robbed of $7000 in Kansas City
Four masked men robbed a Kansas City bowling alley of nearly $7,000 and kidnapped the manager, Harry A. Hermann, during the escape. Hermann was dumped from the bandits’ car a few blocks away as two assailants switched to another vehicle.
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Tough Curbs On Inflation Are Forecast
Washington July 9. House Speaker Rayburn and President Truman discussed a stronger price wage and rent controls bill. Leaders predict passage of a better controls bill though opposition and many amendments loom. The house plans to begin voting on inflation curbs amid a torrid week long battle with 57 amendments already offered.
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Dope-Crazed Quartet Nabbed In Wild Chase
Four marijuana-committed suspects, aged 18 to 24, were captured after a high speed pursuit along Central Avenue from Riverside Park to Second Street. A gunshot occurred as officers closed in. two other suspects escaped. The four were booked into county jail.
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Sharp Planting Rise Reported In Cotton
The Agriculture Department says cotton in cultivation on July 1 reached 29.51 million acres, up from 18.61 million a year earlier. If yields match last year, production would approach 16.5 million bales, with government aims at least 16 million. Domestic exports face strict limits to avert shortages. first official production forecast due August 8. Arizona shows a 200 percent rise to 560,000 acres, while American-Egyptian cotton acreage totals 59,800 acres.
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Bus Plunges 60 Into River Near Puebla and Oaxaca
About 60 persons were missing after a bus plunged into the flooded Vado River between Puebla and Oaxaca, 75 miles southwest of Mexico City. Ten people on top were rescued. officials estimate an additional sixty were inside the bus.
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State Still Dry as Rains Fail to Reach Arizona
Arizona hoped for rain as forecasts showed possibilities from the southeast and a Gulf of California tropical storm, but both paths diverted. Forecasters predicted hot weather with a high near 109 or 111 at Phoenix airports, while Cochise County might see a few thunderstorms.
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It's Cold Down Under
Southeastern Australia faced its coldest winter day as snow covered highlands and icy winds swept Sydney. Temperatures dropped to 25 degrees in the snow country while Sydney cooled to 45.
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McCracken Trial Starts
In Santa Ana California on July 9 AP reports the state begins trial of Henry Ford McCracken a 34 year old guitarist accused of kidnapping and murdering 10 year old Patricia Hull. The case carries possible death or lengthy prison terms with the body found May 24 after the May 20 arrest following the Buena Park abduction. The victim’s skull fractures and head injuries are noted.
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Sentencing Of Cohen Set Today
In Los Angeles on July 9, Mickey Cohen, once a leading underworld figure, faces sentencing after his June 20 conviction for evading taxes from 1946 to 1948. He could receive up to 20 years in prison and a possible $40,000 fine, with total penalties possibly reaching $349,154 including trial costs and evaded taxes.
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Famine Claims Spread Across Chinese Provinces Says Priest
AP reports Maryknoll priest Father Kennelly describes severe food scarcity across nine Chinese provinces after Korea War, with prisoners in Loting jail sharing fear and bracing for possible execution. He cites abandoned girl stations and mass arrests, noting 3,500 of 3,450,000 in Loting County were arrested and 350 shot by Reds as the group was moved toward Hong Kong.
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