Long Session Fails To Show Any Progress
In Kaesong, Allied and Red negotiators after three hours failed to advance toward a ceasefire, agreeing the war would continue during talks. A U.N. spokesman expressed hope for a final solution, while Nest Nam II reiterated hostility would persist. Joy detailed pros and cons of a military dividing line as air raids hit Pyongyang.
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U.N
Korea
Kaesong
Pyongyang
Joy
38Th Parallel
North
South Korea
Final Congressional Approval On Controls Appears Certain
Washington July 30. Final congressional approval of the compromise economic controls bill appeared certain today with President Truman expected to sign it even if he dislikes. If not signed by tomorrow night all government controls over wages prices and rents will end. House leaders expected swift passage after Senate approval last Friday and a brief presidential study before the present law expires.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Congressional
Mr. Truman
House
Rayburn
Texas
Nationwide strike vote planned for 80000 workers
The International Union of Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers will hold a nationwide strike vote this week affecting about 80,000 nonferrous metal workers, including thousands in Arizona. Voting runs Wednesday to Saturday as unions seek wage hikes and enhanced benefits amid impasse with major companies.
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Denver
International Union of Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers
Arizona
Reds Blast US Air and Naval Raids in Korea
Pyongyang radio denounces UN air and naval attacks on North Korea as bestial and savage. The station, monitored in Tokyo, claims the bombing and strafing killed many civilians near Wonsan Munchon Hodo and surrounding areas while condemning blockade attempts along the east coast.
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Tokyo
INS
Pyongyang
Wonsan
Munchon
Hoto
Kiam
Anpyong
Typhoon Batters Luzon Rips Northwest Coast
A 110 mile per hour typhoon struck northwestern Luzon today causing extensive property damage and disrupting daily life. Local authorities urged precautions as winds toppled structures and scattered debris across communities.
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Manila
Luzon
Vicious air attack pounds Pyongyang and bases
U S warplanes blasted Pyongyang in a fierce raid described as highly vicious. The strike hit three North Korean supply centers at Chinnampo Kyomipo and Hamhung with B 29 Superforts while weather hampered damage estimates. Two marine Corsairs collided and an F 51 Mustang was lost after being hit. Lieutenant General Nam Il appeared during the ceasefire talks negotiations.
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Pyongyang
North Korea
Chinnampo
Kyomipo
Hamhung
Nam Il
Six Names on Casualty List From Korean Campaign
The Defense Department identified six U.S. casualties in List No 365 with one killed and five missing in action. The brief release from Washington notes this as one of the shortest casualty lists in the Korean campaign.
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Washington
Defense Department
U.S
Fire negotiator warns hostilities to continue until armistice
In Kaesong a fire negotiator stated it is understood hostilities will persist until an armistice is reached, unaware that the North Korean capital was under air attack. Gen James A Van Fleet ordered allied troops to stay vigilant against a possible Red assault during cease-fire talks. He urged hope for a peaceful, honorable end but stressed constant alertness to prevent a Communist ambush. The Eighth Army addressed soldiers including UN and ROK forces, while air forces logged 405 flights in the Pyongyang raid. Marine flight counts were not disclosed. Weather forced other planes to carry out air raids on page 2.
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U.N
Phoenix
United Nations
Nam II
Nam
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Kaesong
James A. van Fleet
Eighth Army
United Nations Forces
Republic of Korea Army
Pyongyang
Arson Signs Found At Two Phoenix Fires
Police investigated last night at two Phoenix homes where arson evidence appeared. A resident reported an oil burner turned on and a sofa cover burned, while a neighbor said papers burned near his house. A rock used to weigh down papers and burned matches were found at both sites.
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Phoenix
A. B. DeMarco
N. 17Th Ave
Rubalcaba
British Plan to Renew Oil Talks in Tehran
British Foreign Secretary Herbert Morrison announced a cabinet mission will go to Tehran to discuss an oil settlement with Iran. The delegation to be led by Richard Stokes will seek clarifications before departure, following talks with Averell Harriman.
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London
Herbert Morrison
Britain
Tehran
Iran
House of Commons
Richard Stokes
Privy Seal
Morrison
Averell Harriman
Truman
United States
Harriman
Coast Airmen Led $150000 Car Theft Ring
Ten privates from Travis Air Force Base were jailed on charges of stealing more than 150000 in new model cars. The ring was led by Pvt George R. Brines, 23, of Seattle, who confessed to stealing up to four or five cars weekly in several California cities with GM keys. Remnants of about 30 cars were recovered. the group used stolen plates to evade arrest.
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Fairfield
Calif
Travis Air Force Base
California
California State Highway Patrol
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Highway Patrol
Walter Simmons
Brines
San Rafael
Vallejo
Napa
Sacramento
General Motors
Simmons
Military Bloc Wins Point On Foreign Aid
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee agreed to let the Armed Services Committee act jointly on the $8.5 billion foreign aid bill, shifting direction toward military control of arms distribution. Senator Byrd urged a special agency to manage the program while Chairman Connally faced a stormy closed session and accusations of pressure. The package totals $6.3 billion in military and $2.2 billion in economic aid.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Armed Services Committee
Connally
Texas
State Acheson
Acheson
Byrd
North Atlantic
Bridges
N. H
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Sabotage hits Agua Fria irrigation flume
Roosevelt Irrigation District directors met in special session to assess damage from saboteur caused 6,000 foot flume break over Agua Fria River. Preliminary survey estimates losses at 20 to 50 thousand dollars, possible higher if pilings sink. Farmer Jack Rayner admits causing the break. law provides penalties up to five years in prison. If flume collapses, 24,000 acres of cotton and 14,000 acres diversified farming face water loss and big crop damages.
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Buckeye
Roosevelt Irrigation District
Agua Fria
Tolleson
Gordon T. Pemberton
Walter Roche
Phoenix
Roche
Arizona
Reg Brummell
Avondale
Jack Rayner
Brummell
Pemberton
West Berlin Air Lift Begins as Cargo Moves North
West Berlin starts a modest cargo air lift to West Germany amid Soviet roadblocks. Civil airlines have flown a few tons while authorities discuss subsidies to help Berlin merchants reach markets. Russians hold 12,000 tons in trade permits, blocking east west trade until permits loosen. American, British, and French high commissioners restrain a formal trade pact until concessions occur. Brig Gen Crawford dx on hospitality from defense contractors. Senators Bridges Cain Dirksen condemn Vogeler suffering in Communist hands.
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Berlin
West Berlin
West Germany
U. S
East Zone
Washington
Bridges
N. H
Cain
Wash
Dirksen
Ill
Robert) Vogeler
King Norodom Sihanouk gifts an elephant to Truman
The king of Cambodia sent a live elephant as a royal goodwill gift to President Truman. The animal arrived in Singapore and will be loaded onto the Isthmian Lines ship Steel Surveyor for shipment to the United States, expected to reach New York around September 8.
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Singapore
Cambodia
Truman
United States
Norodom Sianhouk Varmen
Isthmian Lines
Steel Surveyor
New York
India Delays Decision on San Francisco Peace Treaty
New Delhi sources say India has not yet decided on attending the San Francisco conference to sign a Japanese peace treaty but may join the United States and Britain if New Delhi’s suggested revisions to the draft treaty are adopted.
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New Delhit
India
San Francisco
United States
Britain
Reds Seize Three U.S. Vehicles on German Border
East German police seized three American vehicles and their occupants at the border between west and east Germany, witnesses told West Berlin police. Witnesses placed the incident around noon as about 15 Communist officers took an American jeep and two sedans. American authorities began an investigation immediately.
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Berlin
Germany
West Berlin
Polce
Chief Of Arsenal Fired For Accepting Favors
The Detroit Tank Arsenal commander Brig. Gen. David J. Crawford was fired and reprimanded after an inspector general report found he violated army regulations by accepting favors from contracting firms. He admitted accepting a free hotel suite and a boat keel, and using government materials for private boats. Brig. Gen. Carroll H. Deitrick will replace him at Watertown Arsenal. Crawford said he remains in the army awaiting orders. Pace noted Crawford’s earlier strong performance but deemed his actions unacceptable.
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Detroit
David J. Crawford
Army
Tank Automotive Center
Washington
Detroit Tank Arsenal
Secretary of the Army
Pace
Crawford
West Point
Arsenal
Carroll H. Deitrick
Watertown, Mass., Arsenal
Congressional Committee
Big Tank Center
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McFarland
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Anaconda
American Smelting and Refining Corp
Kennecott
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Miami, Ariz
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Phelps Dodge Corp
Empire Zine Company
Silver City
N. Mex
U. S. Eighth Army
Fifth Air Force
Air Force
Casualty
Joe R. Rubalcaba
Reynolds Metals Co
DeMarco
Nme
FBI
Pvt
George R. Brines
Seattle, Wash
Plecys
By Len Welch
Rayner
International News Service
Allen
Til
General Eisenhower
Sky Harbor
Reds
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