Currie 20th Infantry Killed in Action in Korea
Notification of Pvt Owen J Currie Jr death was received by his parents Mr and Mrs C J Currie of 438 Barrett Place Currie was killed in action July 20 He was a senior at Burbank High School and a ROTC lieutenant, left school in 1948 to join the army He trained at Fort Ord transferred to Japan March 13 this year and went to Korea with the 25th Infantry Regiment Medical Detachment 25th Division Surviving are his parents a brother Richard 21 and a sister Faye 1
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25Th Infantry Regiment
25Th Division
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Faye
Soviet Red Star mocks US GI in Korea with beastlike image
The Soviet army newspaper Red Star accuses American GIs fighting with DN forces in Korea of brigandish behavior and moral inferiority, claiming they loot villages, rape women, and kill children while praising Soviet soldiers for loving their homeland.
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Red Star
Korea
Hiffer
MacArthur
Boeing Runway To Be Lengthened At Boeing Field
The runway at Boeing Field in Seattle Washington will be lengthened to 10,000 feet to facilitate testing of the large Boeing experimental heavy jet bomber. The Civil Aeronautics Board approved the application by King County for federal funding, announced today by Rep Milichen of Washington.
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Boeingfield
Seattle
Wash
Civil Aeronautics Board
King County
Milchen
Take Off Ugly Fat With This Home Recipe
An amateur home remedy promises rapid weight loss with a grapefruit juice based formula. It claims to slim the figure and reduce stubborn fat without strenuous exercise or starvation, urging readers to try an inexpensive plan and request a refund if not satisfied.
Battle Report Sounds Alarm as Korean Front Seethes
U S and South Korean forces clash along the Naktong River as an anticipated major Red offensive gathers 65,000 troops and the 105th Mechanized division. Allied air power pounds targets while river defenses and bridge sites face critical pressure near Pohang Taegu and Waegwan.
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Eighth Army
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Naksong
Wurgwen
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Far Eastern Air Forces
Battle Milestone Report Near Changnyong Taegu Pushes
Tied troops with tanks burst from Maktong defense below Changnyong and surged seven miles east of the river. They overran parts of the U S 24th Infantry in bitter fighting with casualties on both sides. North Korean prisoners say the timetable aimed at Taegu capture by Tuesday.
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Jury Wheel Names 50 000 County Taxpayers
The county filled its annual jury wheel with over 50,000 male taxpayers. First jurors will be summoned to commence the term of court beginning in September.
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North Korea Leader Orders War Drive by End of August
In Tokyo on August 15 North Korea premier Kim Il Sung ordered troops to join the war and drive U S and South Korean forces from Korea by the end of August marking the fifth anniversary of Korea’s liberation. The Pyongyang celebration drew Chinese Communist leaders including Li Li San.
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Admirals Warn of Communist Threat in Korea
In San Francisco on August 15, Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz and Adm. William Halsey urged firm action to curb Communist aggression in Korea. Nimitz warned that success in Morea would invite further attacks worldwide if UN flouting continues. Halsey said remaining firm could avert further conflagration.
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Medical Supply Firm Hikes Prices
Johnson & Johnson announced wholesale price increases averaging 6.5 percent on medical products. President George F. Smith cited cotton and textile products including absorbent cotton bandages and adhesive tape as mainly affected.
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Hope for Oil Proposal Dims
Washington August 15 petroleum industry spokesmen told the Senate interior committee that interim legislation for oil operations in the marginal seas should validate existing leases with state authorities. Testifiers included Rex G. Baker Humble Oil Walter S Hallanan Plymouth Oil Clayton Orn Ohio Oil and others from Texas Louisiana and California as debate over tideland ownership continued.
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Texas
Price Daniel
Gascom Giles
Louisiana
California
Beaumont Man Killed In Auto Collision
LUFKIN August 15 An auto collision claimed the life of Ence K Debusk general manager and vice president of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce at Beaumont authorities reported the fatal crash occurred on the roadway near the city limits as emergency crews responded to the scene.
Beekeepers See About 5.76 Million Bee Colonies in U.S.
A historical note reports roughly 5,760,000 colonies of honey bees across the United States. The figure highlights the scale of beekeeping operations and pollination activity nationwide.
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United States
Allotments For Als Asked
Washington Aug ?Selective Service Director Lewis B Hershey told Congress the military cannot call up about 1,000,000 men aged 19 through 25 until financial aid for their dependents is provided. A revised bill would extend a monthly benefit up to 100 for a dependent wife and child and 25 for each additional child with the serviceman contributing 30 of his pay. Action stalled as lawmakers consider based on a man s ability to pay.
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Ban lifted for JAG officers in AF reserve pool
Continental Air Command announces 495 JAG reserve appointments to be filled by its numbered air forces. Open to captains and lieutenants who are law graduates and have passed state bar exams. Active duty calls not planned now. First lieutenants under 32 eligible. captains under 36 eligible.
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Continental Air Command
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Father Shot by Son Leaves Father Wounded
Aug 19 Vetros reports Lyle L Griffin, 42, was in serious condition with a rifle wound after being shot by his 14 year old son Lyla Griffin who with remorse said he did not kill his father following allegations of beating the boy's mother.
FASTEETH and PASTERTH Denture Care Ad Teaser
A vintage ad advises denture wearers to use FASTEETH powder to hold teeth firmly and reduce plate wobble and odor. It promotes a sprinking method for comfort and confidence, highlighting easy access at drugstores.
Gas taxes rise across states since WWII
Twenty seven states have increased their motor fuel levies since World War II. Officials cite the need to fund highway, rural road, and urban street improvements to meet modern standards, according to an American Public Works expert.
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