Soviet Pravda denounces U S Far East move as aggression
Pravda front page editorial criticizes President Truman's Formosa policy as an unprecedented act of aggression. It questions UN authorization, calls out a fait accompli, and notes the U S action bypasses the Security Council. The piece precedes UNSC cease fire debates in Korea.
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Moscow
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Truman
Far East
Pravda
Communist Party
U. S
Formosa
Ucaina
United Nations
United Nations Organization
United States
U. N
Acheson
Security Council
Korea
China
U. N. Security Council
North Korea
Tass
Uncn
Soviet Union
Draft extension could enable 600,000 more calls to service
The Associated Press reports Congressional leaders estimate a one year draft extension could allow President Truman to call over 600,000 additional men if necessary. Senate Armed Services data show present strength versus authorized levels across Army Navy and Air Force, with a total gap of 635,882. Some senators warn a draft may be needed later if enlistments stay low.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Senate House Conference Committee
Senate Armed Services Committee
Army
Navy
Air Force
Road contracts awarded for multiple counties and bridge floor
The West Virginia state road commission approved contracts for road improvement projects in Nicholas Greenbrier Upshur Tyler and Grant counties. A fifth contract calls for a new floor for the East Street Bridge over the Little Kanawha River in Parkersburg.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Nicholas-Greenbrier
Upshur
Tyler
Grant Counties
State Road Commission
East Street
Little Kanawha River
Parkersburg
Weather and river reads for Virginia and nearby towns
Readings show temperatures across Beckley Oak Hill and Glade Creek with highs around the mid to upper 70s and lows near 0 to 5 degrees overnight. Rivers near Bellepoint indicate water about a foot above normal and muddy. Bluestone Reservoir at normal stage and clear conditions.
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Seeererees
Bellepoint
Greenbrier
Bluestone Reservoir
Tax Cut Doomed By War Threat
Washington reports that military moves against Communist aggression in the Far East cast doubt on a tax cut this year. Senate Democratic Leader Lucas of Illinois said the fate of a billion dollar excise tax cut depends on developments and there is no current indication that more military funds will be needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
Far East
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
House
Cadet Swims Canal Eyes the Channel
Charles J. McGinn a 23 year old West Point cadet swam the 46 mile Panama Canal in 36 hours completing the feat with eight hour daily sessions. He swam about 7 1/2 miles per eight hours and says he does not expect to be billed more than 72 cents in tolls per ton. He is visiting his Gatun Panama Canal Zone parents on summer leave and was queried about the climb of a mountain.
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Associated Press
Balboa
Canal Zone
Charles J. McGinn
West Point
Panama Canal
McGinn
Gatun
C. Z
Defendant Tells Jury He Killed to Save Own Life
William Lawrence Elkins testified in Raleigh County Criminal Court that he killed Elmer Alick Meadows to stop him after Meadows approached with a bottle. Elkins described drinking with Meadows at taverns, an outside scuffle, and his decision to shoot as Meadows advanced. He then fled, hid, and finally turned himself in after heading to his mother.
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Elmer Alick Meadows
Raleigh County Criminal Court
William Lawrence Elkins
Elkins
Meadows
Brown Derby Club
Harper Road
Harper Heights
Beckley
Korean War At a Glance
A condensed bulletin from multiple bureaus reports Seoul reportedly captured by Reds, while US air and naval forces strike advancing Communists. Security Council urges collective force backing a cease-fire. Chiang Kai-shek halts attacks on the mainland. Seventh Fleet readies to defend Formosa as Pravda critiques US aid. Global reaction spans Washington to Moscow and London.
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Tokyo
Seoul
U. S
Lake Success
Security Council
Russia
United Nation
Taipei
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Pearl, Harbor
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Seventh Fleet
Moscow
Pravda
U.S
South Korea
Washington
Truman
London
Britain
United States
Lucas Seeks July Adjournment as U N Stand Supports Korea
Senator Lucas voiced confidence that Congress will adjourn by July 31 despite President Truman’s Korea action. He noted the U.N. cease-fire order, but said the U.S. will move ahead regardless, urging swift passage of foreign arms and draft measures. Republicans backed Truman while critics warned of war risks.
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South Korea
Far Pacific
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Knowland
California
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Hickenlooper
Iowa
Formosa
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Korea
FBI Orders Security Plan Put Into Action
Washington President Truman directs direct military aid to Korea as the FBI activates a long prepared internal security plan. Director J Edgar Hoover announces a 54 000 Communist Party core with up to 500 000 fellow travelers. FBI aims to deter sabotage in key industries amid Cold War tensions. Drowns at strip mine Welch David E Shatley 24 Jenkin Jones drowned on an inner tube near an abandoned mine.
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Associated Press
Washington
Prsident
Truman
Korea
United States
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Pearl Harbor
United Nae
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
California
Michigan
WELCH
David E. Shatley
Jenkin Jones
President Truman Addresses Reserve Officers Association
President Truman spoke to the Reserve Officers Association at the Mayflower Hotel. Members cheered as he cited confronting communism and hoped his decision would bring peace worldwide while noting the nation faces a serious situation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
United States
Reserve Officers Association
Mayflower Hotel
Consumers' Tax Increases In May Revenue Rise
May sales tax collections in Charleston neared two million dollars with a strong rise over April. Tax Commissioner C. H. Koontz reported receipts of $1,967,888.97, up from $1,884,729.12 the previous month and $1,666,967.75 in May 1949.
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Charleston
C. H. Koontz
Body found in Guyandotte River near Pineville
Burl Payne is held in Wyoming County Jail after the drowning of his brother in law Clayton Smith 28 of Van Sant Va whose body was recovered from the Guyandotte River two miles from where he was believed to enter the water Smith was last seen Thursday morning at the Mullensville home of Payne after spending the night reading the Bible and praying Witnesses heard a call for help and a dog barking near the river bank a reward of 100 was posted by Smiths father A inquest was scheduled at Robertson and Fogleman Funeral Home Mullens
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Register
Pineville
Burl Payne
Wyoming County
Clayton Smith
van Sant
Smith
Guyandotte River
Mullensville
Payne
Garnet
Adkins
Miller
Robertson and Foglesong
Mullens
Judge Refuses Injunction in Picketing Case
Circuit Court Judge Ben H. Ashworth refused Jess Richmond's bid for an injunction to limit United Construction Workers to peaceful picketing at Richmond Cleaners and Laundry. He cited strong evidence of misconduct by UCW members and noted future court action may follow, urging the union to desist from violence and emphasizing police protection at the plant.
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Ben H. Ashworth
United Construction Workers
Jess Richmond
S. Kanawha Street
Richmond Cleaners and Laundry
Ting
UCW
Ashworth
Raleigh County Circuit Court
Boone County Circui’Court
Britain Offers Navy for United Nations Korea Action
Prime Minister Attlee announced in the House of Commons that Britain will place its naval forces in Japanese waters at the disposal of the United States to support U S action in Korea. He said British forces are ready for immediate use and emphasized Commonwealth and UN responsibilities. The fleet includes Belfast Jamaica destroyers frigates minesweeper and Triumph carrier in Hong Kong.
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Associated Press
London
Attlee
Britain
United States
South Korea
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Japan
U. S
United Nations
Southeast Asia
Malaya
Russia
U. N
Commonwealth Coun
Belfast
Jamaica
Triumph
Hong Kong
Beckley firms split on July 2 closing plans
Beckley firms show mixed July 2 opening plans after a Beckley Business Bureau survey found more want to stay open than not while a Beckley Chamber of Commerce survey cited 36 businessmen in favor of closing.
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Beckley
Beckley Business Bureau
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Arthur C. Cundy
Rupert Men Jailed on Theft Charges
Harmon McClung and Harry McCloud remained in Raleigh County jail this morning awaiting magistrate hearing on grand larceny charges. They were arrested yesterday at Rainelle by State Police on warrants for stealing parts of a bulldozer from a Rupert residence. In a separate hearing, Franklin Brammer waived to the grand jury on grand larceny charges for stealing parts from the Philip Motor Company at Sophia.
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Harmon McClung
Harry McCloud
Raleigh
Rupert
Rainelle
Charles T, Burdiss
Franklin Brammer
Odd
Philip Motor Company
Sophia
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