Floods in Kansas City Topeka and Lawrence force evacuations
Floodwaters surge through Kansas and Missouri as Kansas City Kansas and Topeka order complete evacuations of central industrial districts. Lawrence endures rising pressure as rescue aircraft from multiple regions join the effort. Nine lives lost in Kansas and two in Missouri earlier in the week, with ongoing efforts to move refugees to safer shelters.
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Lodge Warns Of Risk If U.S. Moves Slow On Air Power
In a statement to a group, Lodge urged faster action and higher goals to avert national disaster. He criticized continuing business as usual and noted air force groups vary by aircraft size, with heavy bomber groups differing in planes per unit.
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Senator Lodges Push for a 150-Group Air Force Plan
Senator Lodge argues for a 150 group air force costing $10 billion this year and up to $37 billion in the next two years. He claims such air power could determine Western Europe’s fate, urge a 2 to 1 air superiority margin, and justify 10,000 more planes for a Western European air force against Russia. He warns the Soviet Union may have increased armaments since Korea.
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Reds Reject U.N. Demand To Cover Talk
U.N. press access to Kaesong was barred by North Korea as talks resumed, with Nam Il stating press delegations must wait for mutual agreement on representation. Ridgway demanded all Communist troops leave Kaesong and lifting restrictions before talks.
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Rocks and Debris Cleared After Heavy Rain in Miami
The Associated Press reports debris washed into streets in Miami after a three fourths inch rain, one of the season’s best. Gila County saw heavy rain, Flagstaff measured one third inch, Tucson reported showers, and McNary had hail. Weather warnings foretell scattered showers and thunderstorms statewide except the southwest.
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Truman Seeks Border Tightening of Immigration Rules
Washington July 13 President Truman urged Congress to pass legislation to tighten immigration laws to curb illegal movement of Mexican farm workers into the United States.
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Pyle Presents Water Facts At Prescott
Governor Howard Pyle outlines Arizona water resource challenges to agricultural interests. He convened a midyear meeting of the Arizona Association of Soil Conservation Districts in Prescott to seek the greatest good for the greatest number. He has held three sessions on dwindling water supplies, meeting Salt River Valley mayors and about 200 Arizonans in Phoenix. The convention discussion aims for a comprehensive review of watershed problems and drought conditions.
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Hell On Wheels Returns to Germany
In Bremerhaven on July 13 1 100 men of the U S Second Armored Division landed to guard Western Europe’s frontier. The division known from World War II then returns as a defender of the people while other transports bring the total 15 000 troops across the Atlantic. The Second Armored forms the big tank punch in the western Allied defense plan joining the Iron Curtain line with the First and Fourth Infantry divisions and the Constabulary. The 43rd and 28th Infantry divisions follow to bring six American divisions to Germany.
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Danes End State of War with Germany
Copenhagen Denmark July 13 Denmark ended her state of war with Germany today in a formal declaration received by Associated Press officials The move signals a full diplomatic restoration and closes a global conflict phase for Denmark with Germany since World War II era events.
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Land It's Wonderful Says Margaret Home Land Home
Margaret Truman returns from a seven week European tour and praises the land. She tells reporters continental men are charming but American gentlemen are best. She buys a Paris hat and dress while noting Europe’s cordial reception of Americans. Bess Truman welcomes her aboard and guards secrecy about the surprise gift.
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Gold Stars Refused to Mothers of Korean War Vets
In Tucson two mothers of Korean War casualties were denied Gold Star lapel buttons by Washington Marine Headquarters. John H. Thomas asks Rep. Patten to amend House Bill 306. Mrs. Owen Nickles and Mrs. Claude Hubbard were excluded, though a Washington official says Gold Star Mothers accepted Korean War mothers. Thomas notes no local Gold Star Mothers group exists. he says such mothers deserve the lapel button.
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Appeal Court Frees Reds On Bail
In New York Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan released 15 Communist leaders on bail, restoring an amount previously posted by the Civil Rights Congress after an appeals court ruling. The defendants, charged with conspiracy to advocate violent overthrow, had been jailed while bail was in question.
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Guatemala Government Declares 30 Day Constitutional Suspension
Guatemala City July 13 AP reports the government suspended constitutional guarantees for 30 days after two days of rioting that left three people dead. The move follows escalating unrest and prompts security measures nationwide.
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Melon Queen Crowned At Glendale Melon Festival
Glendale hosts the second annual Melon Festival with 28 Valley girls auditioning for Miss Melon. The queen will be crowned at 9 p.m. amid festivities in Glendale City Park and thousands await free cantaloupes and ice cold watermelon beginning at 6 p.m. Glendale High School band will perform during the coronation. Three Lake Air Force Base airmen features noted in brief.
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What Noted People Are Saying What Noted People Are Saying
International News Service reports Ridgway says equality of treatment is lacking in truce talks. Kersten complains of government prying into private finances to expose consumer credit violations. Murray urges patience with the Communists, hoping they will see what is fair and just.
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Allied drive in heavy fire on east central Korea front
Allied troops advanced up to three miles through heavy Red gunfire in a limited objective attack southeast of Kumsong on the east central front. Night fighter planes shot down two Red aircraft near the peace camp at Munsan as cease fire talks at Kaesong stalled amid reports of Red build ups.
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