Weapons and Armored Equipment May Be Tested in Korean Warfare
The Korean conflict could become a field test for new American weapons and armored gear as U S forces fight a stubborn enemy. Jets, tanks, bazookas, and radar devices may be trialed with future arms slated for combat readiness, while the Navy utilizes improved submarine and shipboard systems. If Russia joins, the testing ground could widen, hinting at a broader prospect of future European war.
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Associated
Washington
United States
Korea
U.S
North
Russia
Europe
Truman seeks 260 million for atomic energy push
President Truman asked Congress for 260 million dollars to accelerate atomic bomb development and hydrogen bomb experiments. He said the funds would expand the Atomic Energy Commission to build advanced plants, aiming to keep defenses strong until peace objectives are reached. He expressed strong support for AEC and for Pike’s leadership despite his nomination stalling in Senate. In Santa Fe, David Greenglass, 28, was indicted for selling U.S. atomic secrets to a Russian intermediary for 5000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Sumner T. Pike
Commission
Pike
Senate
Santa FE
N. M
David Greenglass
U. S
Greenglass
Involuntary Plea In Murder Case
William Cadle pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Raleigh County Criminal Court for the shotgun killing of Leslie Arthur McBride at Cadle’s Sullivan area home on May 26. Cadle claimed he acted after McBride attempted to assault his wife and daughter. Sentence to be set later.
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William Cadle
Sullivan
Raleigh County
Cadle
Leslie Arthur McBride
McBride
Estel Hall
First U S foot soldier casualty reported in Korea
Kenneth Shadrick of Wyoming County West Virginia is described as the first U S foot soldier killed in the Korea conflict. His brother Roy, a candidate for the House of Delegates, questions the death while awaiting official confirmation from the Department of Defense. The article details eyewitness notes from Sgt Ray Turnbull and outlines Shadrick's background, enlistment, and family context amid ongoing reports from Korea.
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Register
Pineville
Kenneth Shadrick
Wyoming
United States
South Korea
Roy
Department of Defense
House of Delegates
Wyoming County
Pvt. Shadrick
Ward Cook
Twoyother
Ray
Wyoming County Trade School
Ray Turnbull
Army Signal Iorps
Associated Press
Sojong
Turnbull
Kenneth Shadrck
West Virginia
Shadrick
Red ‘Jacket Coal Corporation
Hisrother
Theodore Py
Morgantown
Mike Gill
Stefanizzi
Paul L. Douglas
Charles G. Baker
Stefania
Cody
Shueriff
Dr. Douglas
Star City
F. D. Roberts
Stefanitz
Douglas
Italy
Pvt
Jack
Roland
Theodore
Junior
Peggy
Wanda
Eileen
Reds Step Up Summer Army Exercises in East Germany
U S intelligence reports increased Soviet maneuvers in East Germany with eight divisions engaged in special drills, including tank supported river crossings. Experts deem the moves may intimidate Allies or mirror Korean actions, though a senior officer downplays the strategic impact while noting replacements of veterans with younger troops.
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Reds
Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
U. S
East Germany
Switchmen Call Off West Strike Ends After President's Warning
Chicago AFL switchmen end a 12 day strike against four of five major railroads following President Truman's assertion the action was unjustified and his threat of drastic measures. The strike against Chicago Rock Island and Pacific persists while other lines fail to resume operations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
AFL
Truman
Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago Great Western
Great Northern
Denver
Rio
Weather summary for Virginia and West Virginia region
The report covers Virginia and West Virginia forecasts with temperatures in the 10s and 20s, a warmer weekend, and chances of showers. It notes extended forecast July 8 to 12 with above normal temperatures, rainfall around a quarter to half inch, and localized river stages near Beckley and Oak Hill showing above normal levels and mud.
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West Virginia
Beckley
Adam Oak Hill
Glade Creek
Reltepoint
Greenbries
Weint ‘ Biestein
Oakwood Ave By Pass Planned for Next Year
State Road Commission draws plans to relocate Route 16 along Oakwood Avenue. Cavendish says project aims to reduce congestion from the Catholic Church to Mabscot underpass by widening streets from Valley Drive to Neville Street and building a new highway between the Veterans Administration hospital and Skwon. A definite start date is not set. project to be carried out in the very near future.
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S. Oakwood Avenue
State Road Commission
Ray Cavendish
Mabrcott
Valley Drive
Neville Street
Continuin Ush
Fourth Street
Veterans Administration Hospital
S.kwon
Mahscatt Hill
Fitzpat- Tick Road
Cavendish
Sears
Fubure
Dennis M. Leary
Leary
Caven
Onkaid
Beckles Haspital
Eo 16 Saith
Mabscot
Ploed
West Coast Ports Step Up Activities
West Coast ports intensify wartime operations as airlines and shipping firms redeploy assets to support U S forces in the Western Pacific. Port Chicago, the Pacific Fleet's main ammo depot, orders a 24 hour shift change and calls for more workers. Pan American Airways shifts planes to the West Coast from Miami and New York while Transocean Air Lines recalls all on leave and seeks more DC-4 transports. American President Lines seeks extra vessels from the Maritime Administration to aid the defense program.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
MacArthur
South Korea
Chonan
Seoul
Mugung
Chungju
Pyongtaek
Kum
Taejon
Suwon
Korea
Yom Lambert
Wonju
Wonsan
North Korea
Yongdok
38Th Parallel
Bill Jessup
McGraw-Hill
Francisco
U. S
Western Pacific
Port Chicago
Pan American Airways
Miami
New York
Transocean Airlines
American President Lines
Maritime Administration
Funds Allocated To State Schools
Charleston report shows state funds allocated to operate schools. The total announced by the State Board of Salvation and the State Superintendent W W Trent states 6.6 million dollars, with $444,648 to be supplemented from the counties.
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Charleston
Allora“Ag
Toe al
West
Salinut
W. W. Trent Saic
Rail Rates Hiked On 4 East Roads
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved new passenger commutation rates for four Eastern railroads. Increases average 2 to 25 percent and can take effect July 15, boosting annual fare revenue in the four-state area by about 1.509 million dollars. Rates apply to interstate commutation services of the Pennsylvania Railroad Reading Company Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines across New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware and West Virginia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Pennesylvania Railroad
Reading Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delasare
West Virginia
Widow of Geronimo Dies on Mescalero Reservation
The Astocated Precs reports Kate Cross-Eyes widow of Geronimo, one of the last great chiefs of the Apache, died on the Mescalero Reservation. Geronimo’s sole survivor, his nephew Willis or Robert, is noted in the fragmentary report.
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Geronimo
Kate
Gerosima
Atreses
Kate Crose
Fees
Geronima
Savas
Will Teisoi
Robert
Gerenimy
Damage suit filed against Glen Ramage in Raleigh County
A damage suit was filed today against Glen Ramage by F M. Painter in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office. Details of the case were not available.
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Glen Ramage
F M. Painter
Raleugh Coley
Beckley Man Released After Warrants Served
Robert Hancock of Beckley was released from Raleigh County jail late last night after warrants on charges of debt and bad checks were served. Magistrate T N Thurert ordered the release following actions by Dele Fry and the Beckley post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, which had sworn the warrants.
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Robert Hancock
Beckley
Raleieh
T. N. Thurert
Hancock
Thurman
Dele Fry
Heber Street
Beckley Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Britain refuses oil cut to Red China over Korea crisis
London notes United States informal request to withhold oil shipments to China. British foreign office says current oil to China suffices for civilian use, deeming action necessary. State Department asks American oil firms to halt petroleum to Hong Kong, Red China, North Korea, and Macao.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
China
Foreign Office
United States
State Department
Hong Kong
Red China
North Korea
Macao
Coal Tonnage Report for Week Ending July L1
The National Coal Association estimates mined tonnage in the week ended July L1 at 10,165.66 tons. The 1949 comparable week was 1,290,000 tons due to a vacation period. For the week ended June 24 this year output reached 16,540,000 tons.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
National Coal Association Today
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