United States Bombs Najin as Risks Grow Over Soviet Edge
American B 29s drop over 500 tons on Najin near Russia for strategic aims in Korea. Leaders weigh Soviet reaction while MacArthur coordinates Far East air war and moves against North Korean routes.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Russian Siberia
Najin
United States Navy
Baltic
Moscow
Douglas MacArthur
Far Eastern Command
Najim
Korea
Siberian
Associated Press
Pravda
Communist Party
Far East
MacArthur
Chiang Kai-shek
Harriman
Tokyo
Tiny Tim Rocket Delivers First Battlefield Test
The Tiny Tim 11.75 inch rocket fired from a U S Navy Corsair destroyed a Chungju bridge 90 miles from Taegu in Korea. It also knocked out locomotives damaged more locomotives and vehicles and set fuel trains and ammo cars ablaze in six other strikes. The weapon named as powerful and not tiny was showcased alongside earlier 3 5 inch rockets and roots in World War I design.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Chungju
Taegu
MacArthur
Navy
U. S
Nevada
Hawaiian Islands
Wad
U S Says Condemned Reds Favor N Korea
The government charges 11 convicted Communist leaders back Communist forces in Korea and elsewhere and should not be at large during national crisis. Saypol files affidavit with Daily Worker references showing support for U S action in Korea as a key motive for jailings while appeals proceed.
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Associated Press
New York
Korea
U. S
Irving H. Saypol
Saypol
Daily Worker
United Nations Action
Daily Worker Proganda
Kore
United States
Wall Street
Formosa
Vietnam
St. Louis Transit Strike Ends As Drivers Return
St Louis bus drivers and street car operators ended their three day strike today. Acting Mayor Charles E Aihan announced the men would return unconditionally to their jobs restoring normal service after thousands were handicapped in commuting since Friday. An estimated 315000 people used transit daily before the walkout.
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St. Louis
Associated Press
Charles E. Aihan
Jake
Mountain Climber Body Found in Mount Whitney Crevasse
Avanced Press reports searchers found the frozen body of Stephen Rice Wasserman at the 11,500 foot level of Mount Whitney a week after he and Christopher Smith Reynolds began a climb. Rescue teams say hope is slim for Reynolds as the expedition faced the peak’s east face.
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Lone Pine
Catifi
Fasthope
Christopher Smith Reynolds
Mount Whitney
Stephen Rice Wasserman
Whitney
Reynolds Isstill
Kilgore Speaks At Pinch Reunion In Kanawha County
Senator Kilgore warned that all-out economic controls are likely if profiteering and hoarding continue but urged calm and cooperation. He spoke at Pinch reunion in Pinch Kanawha County noting U S forces moved quickly to Korea and stressing the 60 000 mile supply line.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Sen. Kilgore
D-Wwa
Kilgore
Pinch Re Union
Pinch
Kanawha County
United States
Korea
Pennsylvania Probe Targets Luzerne County Politicians
Federal grand jury in Scranton prepares to hear at least 50 witnesses in an inquiry into illegal contributions and expenditures in Republican primary races. The probe also examines GI school tuition funds and possible income tax evasions linked to Luzerne County politicians and the organized gambling racket. Three DOJ assistants will present evidence on the outlined issues.
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Associated Press
Scranton
Luzerne County
John 5. Fine
John W. Murphy
U. S. Department of Justice
U. S
Grand Jury
Protestant Leaders Oppose Vatican Envoy Nomination
Geneva readers report that American members of the International Council of Christian Churches oppose appointing a representative to the Vatican. They warn such a move would aid Roman Catholic influence and threaten Protestant missions amid the anti communist struggle. The message, signed by Dr Carl McIntire and church leaders, urges Truman to avoid involving the United States with the Roman See.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Switzerland
Executive Committee
International Council of Christian Churches
Truman
Vatican
TSI
Carl McIntire
International Council of Christian Churches of
Collingswood
N. J
W.O.H. Garman
American Council of Christian Churches
Wilkinsburg
S. P. Allen
American Council
Presbyterian, Methodist and
Baptist Churches
Weekend Fatalities Reported Across West Virginia
West Virginia toll shows nine deaths from Friday through yesterday in various crashes and accidents. Victims include Cody Garnes 21 of Charleston and Iva Thurston 63 of Charleston. drownings, electrocution, and a train strike also reported.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Rave Ai Thuse
Cody Garnes
Orvie
John A. Thurston
Sher
Donald Monroe Terry
Matoaka
Take Shaanee
Mercer County
Dewey A. Coleman
Mohawk
McDowell County
Joe Jarrell
Recall of 300 Second Army medical officers to duty
Nearly 400 doctors dentists and reserve medical officers in the Second Army area are to be recalled to duty by Oct. 6. The action, led by Colonel Harald W Gravily, will induct 141 doctors 69 dentists nine veterinarians and 77 medical service corps officers with state by state breakdowns for Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland Virginia Kentucky and the District of Columbia. Volunteers receive extra pay and state medical and dental society presidents will help compile officer lists.
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Associated Press
Fort Meade
Second Army
Maryland
Inia
Virginia
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Delaware
State Medical and Dental Society
Rubber Railroad Plan Revived for Lake Erie Conveyor
Akron official argues the Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines could ease freight car shortages by freeing 17 000 to 24 000 cars for steel production. The plan would shuttle iron ore and coal 110 miles between Lorain and East Liverpool, backed by ACY Rail.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Lorain
East Liverpool
Ohio Ieels- Jalure
Nee
Michell
Washington
Truce Urged On Home Front Politics By Sen O Mahoney
Senator O Mahoney urged a truce on partisan politics in dealing with home front mobilization after Republican critics assailed the Truman administration. He said now is the time to avoid partisan attacks that weaken national unity. He responded to weekend remarks by Senators Aielin and Martin criticizing administration policy.
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Washington
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Truman
Mob Threats Killer of Three Gainsville Ga
An ex convict who admitted killing two people and their father was moved from Walhalla South Carolina to Georgia after a crowd of about three to four thousand formed. National Guardsmen were sent to Walhalla to keep order as Curtiss Shedd 30 was moved under heavy escort. Sheriff Walhalla said the transfer occurred with about 22 officers at the scene.
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Associated Press
Gainesville
South Carolina
Georgia
Curtiss Shedd
Georgia Highway Patrol
Shedd
Walhalla
S.C
Valhalla
Eddie Weathers
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Woody Wilson
John Baxter
Walehalla
Jonsie May
Jo Ann
Miners oppose John L. Lewis pledge in Taft Hartley act
Canton reporter outlines United Mine Workers stance against the anti Communist pledge required by Taft Hartley. It argues for secret ballots, decries the willing and able clause, and notes the three day work week and wage loss amid the Lewis dictatorship and regional disputes.
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Lloyd IL Sidener
Alliance
Canton
United Mine Workers
America
John L. Lewis
National Labor Relations Board
United States
Kremlin
Taft
Ilinois
Lewis
District 12
John Lewis
John J. Lewis
John
Umwaa
Cfincis
Tors
Imate
Welfare and Pension Fund
Syerare Seatea
Polio toll in Western Virginia rises with weekend admissions
The polio toll in Western Virginia climbed over the weekend with 17 new admissions at Roanoke Memorial and Crippled Children’s Hospital. The total treated reached 74, with discharges limited to two. Cases spanned eight counties and Buena Vista, led by Wythe County with five new infections.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
Virginia
Roanoke's Memorial and Crippled Children’s Hospital
Western Virginia
Iity
Buena Vista
Wythe County
Wytheville
Washington County
Tazewell
Montgomery
Buchanan
Grayson
Smyth
Pulaski
New Coal Into Oil Plant Completed
The Interior Department announced the completion of a coal into oil demonstration plant at Louisiana, Missouri, costing 4 915 000 dollars. The project aims to convert coal to oil with operations expected to begin next year after more than a year of earlier experiments in Missouri.
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Associated Fresh Washington
Louisiana
Interior Department
Missouri
Sixth Rate Fatality Reported in Logan
Thomas B. Burns, 28, WWI veteran and former city employee, found dead beside Chesapeake and Ohio Railway tracks in Logan. Police Chief Ohe Queen said his left leg had been severed. It marks the sixth train fatality in Logan County this year.
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Associated Press
Logan
Thomas B. Burns
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ohe Queen
Burns
Logan County
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