Reds Drive North As Allied Forces Seize Hwachon Dam
Allied troops launched a limited attack north of the Hwachon reservoir after the Reds defended it stubbornly. United Nations forces advanced from Hwachon and pressed toward Chorwon as heavy rain slowed operations.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Hwachon
Clan Anid
North Korea
United Nations
Red Korea
Yanchon
U. N
Chorwon
Chigyong
Redland
Seat
Binwachon
Yanggu
Moscow
Monling
Belithé
Bavelion
MacArthur Defends Far Eastern Policy and Clash Over Strategy
General Douglas MacArthur told Congress that the United States must not appease communism in Asia while fighting it in Europe, urging a broader Korean War focus. He outlined a four-point plan including economic and naval blockades and unrestricted support for Nationalist China, drawing applause from Republicans.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Congress
U.S
Asia
Europe
Truman
MacArthur
Americas
Aleutians
Mariannas
Asiatic
Vladivostok
Singapore
Pacific
Orient
China
MacArthur cites Korea policy and China threat in Capitol address
General Douglas MacArthur addressed Congress detailing the Korean War effort, warning that bombing Manchurian bases and using Nationalist forces on Formosa are crucial. He criticized delays and urged decisive action while noting Communist intervention has forced strategic realignments. He ends with the classic line about old soldiers fading away.
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United States
MacArthur
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Korea
China
Formosa
Congress
Soviet
Russia
United Nations
Charleston
Dean FP
Reed
Kanawha
U.S. Air and Sea Crmpany
Pacific
Americas
White House
Gen. Wainwright
Bataan
Patrick J. Hurley
Wainwright
Walter Kruger
San Antonio
Tex
Howard Sutherland
Ennis R. Swift
Patrick Hurley
Thomas Kinkaid
Young Arthur
Capitol
William
Fishbait) Miller
Barkley
United States Senate
Stewart Defends College Deferments Plan at WVU Event
West Virginia University President Irvin Stewart defended a draft deferment plan for college students at the 45th annual West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Clarksburg. He argued the policy preserves national technical strength and meets current armed forces needs without widening advantage for the few.
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Associated Press
Clarksburg
West Virginia University
Irvin Stewart
West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Stewart
West Virginia Briefs Report Tragic Fall Injury
CLARKSBURG Francis Hemsworth a 63 year old building contractor died yesterday when a scaffolding on which he worked collapsed from the second floor of a house. MARIETTA Rudolph Sippola will become business manager of Marietta College October 1, taking over duties as treasurer and business manager at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins West Virginia.
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Clarksburg
Francis 5. Hemsworth
Marietta, C
Rudolph W. Sippola
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins, W. Va
Marietta College
Utility seeks 4.75 million expansion of WV gas facilities
United Fuel Gas Company asked for authority to spend 4,755,230 to expand storage and transmission facilities in Kanawha and Putnam counties West Virginia. The proposal was reported from Washington.
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Washington
United Fuel Gas Company
Kanawha
Putnam
West Virginia
Editors to Hear Inside Story on Tiff in Tokyo
Four hundred editors gather to defend press freedom amid censorship concerns. President Dwight Young warns of rising local and federal threats, while a strong resolution targets the shutdown of Argentina’s La Prensa. Keyes Beech to recount the MacArthur-Tokyo dispute. MacArthur may attend.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dwight Young
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Argentina
la Prensa
ASNE
Douglas MacArthur
Keyes Beech
Chicago Daily News
MacArthur
Tokyo
Airport Pilot School Plans Cost Runway Expansion Runs to Millions
Hedrick proposes a U S Air Force training field to train pilots over mountains. County and state officials seek federal support to build a 9 000 foot jet runway plus paving at Raleigh airport. Bids for a 4 200 foot runway and related work open Wednesday with $200 000 county funds and federal matching expected.
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Raleigh
Pedéral
Couny
Hasry
Anderson
Hedrick
Robert C. Byrd
Anz
Jack 4. Nuckols
Robert L. Davis
Washington
Louis
Johnson
Defense
Europe
All Lives Believed Lost On British Submarine Affray
In Portsmouth England 75 sailors remain entombed after the Affray sank in the English Channel. The Admiralty said no signs of life were found and the rescue effort continued with 340 ships patrolling the area and a seabed dragnet sweep in search of the vessel.
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Associated Press
Portsmouth
Eng
English Channel
British Admiralty
Admirality
Army Doctor Threatens Guardhouse Warn Contino
LOS ANGELES 21 year old accordionist Dick Contino faced a draft evasion charge after fleeing Fort Ord where he says doctors warned he would be put in the guardhouse. He surrendered to federal authorities after an eight hour Army medical examination and posted a 5000 dollar bond.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Dick Contino
Aras
Contino
Fort Ord
Tim
Monterey
Calif
Senator Arthur Vandenberg Dies at 67 in Michigan
Grand Rapids Michigan Senator Arthur H Vandenberg died in his sleep at age 67 after years of illness. He was a leading bi partisan foreign policy advocate and founder of UN, with services planned at Park Congregational Church. Burial place undecided.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Arthur H. Vandenberg
United States
Michigan Republican
Russia
Senate
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Vandenberg
Congress
Williams
U. S
Sen. Prentiss M. Brown
University of Michigan
John Dawson
A. B. Smith
Ridgway Says U S Faces Imminent War Threat in Japan
Lt Gen Ridgway on first tour as UN commander warned the U S stands under imminent threat of war. He addressed California’s 223rd Regiment of the 40th Division in Sendai and urged soldiers to learn from veteran units across the water.
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Associated Press
Sendai
Japan
Matthews B. ‘Ridgway
United Nations
United States
Ridgway
223Rd Regiment
California
40Th Division
Ed MacArthur
Dan Hudelson
Los Angeles
Korea
Truman Outlines Far East Action Plan
President Truman set a three point program to fight communism in Asia and defend the Pacific islands. Secretary Acheson urged steady policy in Korea and warned against widening the conflict, calling any extension a threat to world peace. The plan includes a defense arrangement among the United States Australia and New Zealand, aid to Asian nations for independence and poverty relief, and a firm stance against aggression in Korea. The United States also discussed post treaty arrangements with Japan to keep forces in the region, including Okinawa, and continues military support to the Philippines.
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Kremlin
Red China
Acheson
U. S
Australia
New Zealand
India
Congress
Korea
Achegon
Okinawa
Philippines
Methodist Bishop Raps Gambling Debate in Charleston
In Charleston, Methodist Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke of Pittsburgh area says gambling is theft and degrades people, contrasting with Roman Catholic Bishop John J. Swint who allows entertainment gambling but condemns indiscreet commercial gambling. Wicke leads about 185,000 West Virginia Methodists. Swint serves 85,000 Catholics.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Lloyd C. Wicke
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
John J. Swint
Wheeling
Roman Catolic Church
Swint
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