Draft Extension Approved by Senate Narrowly
The Senate approved a one year extension of the draft act by a 315 to 4 vote, enabling President Truman to call draftees, national guardsmen, and reserves if needed to keep armed forces above 2,000,000. Conferees eased limits, allowing broader presidential authority up to 2,005,882 with conditions.
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Sanders Restored to Practice
Concord, New Hampshire June 28 Dr Herman N Sander country physician was reinstated by the state medical board his license to practice after suspension following acquittal March 9 of murder in the death of cancer patient Mrs Abbie Boroto 59 The trial centered on euthanasia mercy death claims but the defense proved the patient may have died before injection and that Sander always answered calls and charged no fee with rounds uninterrupted The restoration is effective immediately
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Taft backs armed forces in regional role urge Acheson resignation
Senator Taft of Ohio told the senate that the United States should use armed forces in the area but he said Secretary of State Acheson should resign. The remarks were delivered on June 28.
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UN Council Approves U S Korea Policy
The United Nations Security Council voted 7 to 1 to back President Truman's plan for direct military action to halt Communist aggression in Korea. The decision marks the first use of UN sanctions under the charter and signals a firm stand against any seizure of territory by force. Yugoslavia opposed, India and Egypt abstained due to nonparticipation.
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Chinese Suspend Area Operations
Formosa June 28 The Nationalists, assured U S seventh fleet will protect Formosa, halted attacks on the Communist mainland. A temporary cease fire allows continued Nationalist guerrilla activity on the mainland and tensions remain high as Chiang Kai-shek and Gen Chou Chi-jou discuss strategy. News welcomed on Formosa with extras.
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No Immediate Call Planned
Washington reports that President Truman has no plan to use the pending draft bill to call reserves or the national guard to active duty. The House Senate conference approved standby authority for future use only if needed, with a one year suspension of the selective law and a cap at 2,005,882 armed forces personnel.
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Mine Subsidy Bill Impeded by House Rules Committee
Washington June 28 The house rules committee refused to clear a compromise mine subsidy bill for action. Chairman Sabath D Ill reported a 5 to 4 vote against the measure. The bill would authorize 165000000 over four years for incentives to stimulate conservation and development of strategic minerals, a plan Sabath introduced last month. Members objected to Engle Calif proposed bill for the same purpose claiming it spends too much.
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Lucas Confident Korea War Crisis Will Be Settled
Washington June 28 Senator Lucas voiced confidence that the United States and Russia would avoid war as Congress plans to adjourn by July 31 amid Truman’s Korea aid. He refused to predict higher armed forces spending, stressing U.N. backing but asserting the U.N. cannot veto U.S. action. Several senators praised Truman’s démarche while highlighting UN as essential. In a separate item, two miners trapped 192 hours in a Las Palomas pit in Saltillo were rescued. their first wish was tequila.
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Britain offers naval forces to aid United States
Prime Minister Attlee declared in the House of Commons that Britain will place its naval forces in Japanese waters at the disposal of the United States to support American action in Asia. Churchill said Britain will provide needed support, and Attlee stressed continued obligations to the United Nations amid Britain's Malaya fight against Communist-led guerrillas.
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Kremlin Organ Accuses U S of Direct Aggression
Pravda in Moscow condemns United States policy in Korea and Formosa as direct acts of aggression. It accuses U S ruling circles of trampling the UN charter and pursuing fait accompli actions while questioning UN authorization. The piece notes competing dispatches from Pyongyang and New York and frames U S actions as imperialist warmongering.
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Cut In Taxes Seems Doubtful
Washington June 28 UPI reports America’s military push against Communist aggression in the Far East raises doubt of a tax cut this year. The fate of a billion-dollar excise tax reduction bill now in the House depends on developments, with some saying war overseas could mean a tax increase within 30 days. The debate opened with Rep. Doughton urging acceptance of higher levies on big corporations to avoid a presidential veto.
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United Nations Group Returns to Korea from Tokyo
The United Nations commission for Korea announced plans to return to South Korea from Tokyo after evacuating Seoul. Chairman Yu Wan Liu said an advance party of seven, including A B Jamieson and C Kandapi, would travel to Pusan to resume functions, with a 20 man group to follow.
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South Defenders Struggle As Seoul Falls To Reds
South Korea loses Seoul and Kimpo to a Communist advance. U S air forces bomb North Korean positions near Seoul while plans for a southern defense line and refugee exodus unfold. U S and British support build as Red forces push toward Suwon and the southern corridor.
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Russians Quiet After Stunning Korean Action
FRANKFURT Germany June 28 The best available military information here indicates that Russia has no intention of turning the cold war into a hot one in Europe at least for the present. The information says there are no signs of unusual military activity inside the Iron Curtain anywhere from the Baltic Sea to Bulgaria. Neither the Soviets nor their European satellites appear to be preparing for an open Communist drive into western Europe to match the Red invasion of South Korea Yugoslavia and western Germany are considered to be the most likely targets for any cone.
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Rail Strike Scene Unchanged Across Midwest Roads
Chicago dispatch reports a four day AFL Switchmen's Union strike against five mid western and western railroads. Thousands of non rail workers face idleness as four lines halt operations and a fifth trims output. The walkout began Sunday morning in protest of a June 15 presidential fact finding board recommendation.
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Truman hopes swift move means peace
President Truman told the Reserve Officers Association that his decision to challenge Communism could bring peace to the world. He cited a serious situation and stressed the aim of a peaceful world, while noting no signs of heightened military activity along borders. Soviet tactics of propaganda and infiltration in western Germany were reported to continue.
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Australia backs action on Korea
Canberra reports an authoritative source says Australia supports the United States policy in Korea as the wisest course. The cabinet views the Korean conflict as a UN challenge, not a clash between nations, and sees U S aid to South Korea as support for a free nation. Australia aims to localize the conflict and prevent spread to Formosa and Indo-China.
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Scottsboro Box Held in Detroit Bond Set for Patterson
Detroit June 28 Pi-Hayood Patterson one of the Scottsboro defendants was held under ten thousand dollars bond on a fugitive warrant. U.S District Judge Arthur F Lederle scheduled July 13 for a hearing to decide if Patterson should be sent back to Alabama.
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