Florence Chadwick Breaks Channel Record In English Channel Swim
Florence Chadwick, 31, of San Diego, swam from Cap Gris Nez to Dover in 13 hours 28 minutes, shaving 1 hour 3 minutes from Gertrude Ederle’s 1926 mark. Shirley May France retired eight miles offshore.
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England
Florence Chadwick
San Diego
Shirley May
France
Miss Chadwick
Gertrude Ederle
Cap Gris Nez
Chadwick
Reeanoe
Georges Michel
Miss Charwick
Ederle
Gade Carson
Shirley May France
Somerset
Mass
Esther Williams
Saudi Arabia
UN Veto Expected as Korea Debate Opens
Russia faces another UN veto fight as the Security Council begins the second week of talks on Korea. The United States and Soviet proposals anticipate end of hostilities and broader participation in negotiations, with Moscow likely to veto the U S plan.
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Associated Press
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Korea
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Marines Save Army Units in Southern Korea
North Korean forces crossed the Naktong River defense, expanding two bridgeheads and threatening U.S. positions near Waegwan Taegu and Changnyong. Marines and Fifth Regiment troops conducted a southern push to relieve trapped Army units, while naval air and surface forces intensified bombardment and air strikes against rail centers and coastal targets.
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Naktong River
Korea
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Mighth Ace
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Chinju
Red Bridgehheads
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Taegu
South Korea
Changnyong
Kosong
Sachon
35Th Regiment Combat Team
RCT
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Sth Rct
Chindong-Ni
Pansong
U. S. First Cavalry Division
U.S. Army
24Th Infantry
Naksong River
Marines to Call Reserves Expand Marine Corps Strength
The Marines plan to mobilize 80,000 volunteer reserves amid calls for expansion. The LAK Engineer Company of the Marine Corps Reserve in Huntington has been ordered to active duty, with 50,000 reserves to be activated between August 15 and October 31. Officials expect a Defense Department request for a $500 million funding increase and discuss raising permanent strength to 300,000.
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Tile Corps
Associated Press Huntington
LAK
Marine Corps Reserve
Hustington
Frank B. Coppins
Coppins
Camp
Joseph E. Pendleton
Oceanside
Calif
First Marine Division
Korea
Vinson
Dga
House Armed Service Committee
Defense Department
Marine Corps
Rep
Mansfield
D-Mont
House
Ally Mansfield
Marine Volunteer
Plane Carrying A-Bomb Fails Test Noted In California
Two Navy fliers parachuted to safety after a test bomber designed to carry an A-bomb crashed near Enwartis Air Force Base in California. Pilot Daniel Darnell and co pilot Charles F E Pony escaped as the aircraft broke apart under its torn engine. The incident marks the first failure of this North American Aviation project. The Navy funds the twin engine Ad L 30 program exceed twelve million dollars.
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Associated Press
Maroc
Calif
Daniel Darnell
Charles FE
Enwartis Air Force Base
Navy
Weather fair extended West Virginia forecast August 8 to 13
Extended West Virginia forecast notes gradually rising temperatures above normal across the state with a few showers. Reports show little rainfall overall and several stations record normal to clear conditions with river and reservoir readings varying by location.
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W. Va
Oak Hill
Glade Creek
Bellepoint
Violence Predicted Amid New Jersey Gasoline War
John Dressler of Hackensack led New Jersey Gasoline Retailers Association members in plans to close about 3000 service stations in a battle over a price war. F. Kenneth Senulize of Verona warned that shutdowns could trigger vandalism and possibly violence or murder as tensions rise during the eight day stoppage.
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Trenton
New Jersey
John Dressler
Hackensack
New Jersey Gasoline Retailers Association
State Capitol
The
Automobile Association
Isler
Sun Oil Company
F. Kenneth Senulize
Verona
AAA
Lattimore Urges Communist China Seat in U N
Owen Lattimore told a Peterborough audience that a Communist China delegation should be seated in the United Nations as a first step toward making Asiatic countries allies in halting the Korean War. He urged action as a concession to a friend, not appeasement to Soviet Russia, and warned against allowing communism to spread in Asia. He was previously accused by Sen. McCarthy of being Russia’s agent but cleared by a Senate subcommittee.
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Ion Wolves Peterboroughe
Owen Lattimore
China
United Nations
Lattimore
United States
Nehru
India
U.N
Russia
Tatlimore
Sen. McCarthy
Florida Sheriffs Face Ouster Over Gambling Enforcement
Florida Governor Warren warns 67 sheriffs and 185 constables that noncompliance with gambling laws will trigger suspensions after a 30 day period. A personal letter directs strict enforcement of state gambling laws in every county and district, with hearings following any suspension.
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Florida
Gambing
Nealeh
Army Ship Reaches Vessel in Distress
An Army transport, General J. McCrae, stood by the distressed SS Belfin off Newfoundland as the Coast Guard cutter Dexter moved to assist. Belfin’s crew may be evacuated if conditions worsen while pumps are readied from St Johns. In Marmet, Gary Wayne Lamvert, 7, died of polio, the first Charleston case this year.
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New York
Athastic Vale
Coast Guard
J. McCrae
Dexter
St. Jonns
Newfoundland
Lad
Marmet
Gary Wayne Lamvert
Charleston
Marmet Hospital
Refugees describe Red Korea gains and espionage cases
A Seoul refugee says Russia promised Red Korea two Manchurian provinces after the war. Captain Kenneth R. Cornell cites a teacher source. police jailed two North Korean girls in Yechon after they were to report to a superior. The report also notes casualties in Seoul and Red espionage efforts. Governor Paterson to speak in Washington for NEPH Week plans.
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Associated Press
Korea
Seoul
Russia
Red
Cornell
Red Army
Yechon
Seoul City Sue Promotes Morale Hit From Seoul Broadcast
A Red Korean propagandist broadcasting in English from Seoul urged U S soldiers to quit bombing and return home. The Seoul City Sue persona, picked up by a 558th Military Police Company radio, aimed to undermine morale though the woman's identity remained unknown.
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Korea
Tokyo Rose
Seoul
South Korea
U.S
States
Mien
Sue
Acquitted Patrolman Refused Reinstatement
A patrolman acquitted of charges faced denial of reinstatement to the force. The article notes his previous service and a fellow officer's involvement in earlier incidents. Further details describe the department's stance and related internal statements.
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Pees
Paedo
Astompath
Clarksene
Dame Yen
Force
Arate
President Considers Anti-Sabotage Bill Amid Security Debate
President hints at anti-sabotage legislation addressing security and Communist fronts. Speaker Rayburn says details will come later and notes possible broader measures. Nixon and others push registration with the Justice Department and stricter controls on un-American activities.
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Associated Press
Rae
Washington
Righion
Stl
Tilman
Ines
Condes
Tandy
Nis
Anivouner
Barkley
Tae Cues
Somit Tramian
Mace Feeney
Lucas
Nixon
R-Calif
Court Allows State to Build Despite Permit Refusal
West Virginia Supreme Court rules the state may proceed with a new office building after Charleston denied a permit. The four to one decision upholds the state's right to erect the St. TOOOO building. In Parkersburg a section of the U S Route 50 bridge over the Ohio River buckled, closing it to all traffic as engineers assess damage. In Charlestown plans emerge for the restoration of Harewood a colonial home built by a Washington family member.
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Okey L. Patieson
Washington
D.C
Patteson
Cahell S. Davis
West Virginia
Department of Employment Security
Flor Power
Voial
Pawick M. Connell
Supreme Court
St.toooo
Parkersburg
Ohio River
Road Commission
Parkersburg-Belpre, O
Charlestown — Plains
George Washington
John A. Washington
Washington, BD. C
Ewood
Samuel Washington
Midway Road
Charles Town
Dependents Slow Call of Reserves
The Army struggles to recruit and call reserves with fewer or no dependents. Officials report a higher share of nondependent reservists, complicating policy and manpower planning as gaps widen and area commanders seek practical solutions.
Signs of the Times Detroit Manpower Shortage And Women In Workforce
Detroit report notes a tightening labor pool as industries push to fill roles. A company reports hiring three women in recent weeks, reflecting a wartime shift in workforce participation and the broader manpower shortage.
U. S. Warships, Arms to Allies Grow Under Aid Program
The United States will deliver its first two warships to France August 12 in Philadelphia, a 1 240-ton destroyer escort Samuel F Mills and Riddle from World War II service. Additional ships, aircraft, and submarines are pledged to Indo China, Turkey, Burma, and Western European allies as defense officials indicate a stepped up tempo in Southeast Asian and allied aid following a preliminary survey report. France has received about 100 Navy planes, Britain has taken many B 29s in recent months.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
U. S
Philadelphia
Samuel F. Mills
Riddle
United States
Netherlands
Indo-China
Turkey
Burma
Southeast Asia
Doon
Defense Headquarters
Vietnam
U. S. Navy
Great Britain
Tractor Trailer Cab Destroyed by Flames Near Harper Heights
A 1949 tractor-trailer cab burned early today near Harper Heights. The fire started in the carburetor and consumed the vehicle, owned by Crawford Transit Co of Ironton Ohio. The truck was empty at the time and the driver was not hurt.
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Junk Company Sues Rail Line for 900 Damages
The Raleigh Junk Company filed a suit in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office seeking $900 in property damage and loss against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company. The claim covers damage occurring on three occasions during the past year while in transit.
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Raleigh Junk Company
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Raleigh County
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