Yanks Withdraw at Taejon Amid Fierce Korean War Fight
Allied forces faced heavy Communist assaults around Taejon with the 24th Infantry division under Gen. William F. Dean holding key lines despite outnumbered odds. MacArthur praised the defense and noted delayed enemy advances as American air and artillery support aided South Korean units in stabilizing the front.
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Terrain to Aid Defenders
Tokyo dispatch reports Public Information Officer Cpl M P Echols says Korea’s rugged terrain will help defenders by enabling better dig in and flank protection. He notes that until now fighting occurred in low soggy fields hindering U.S. forces near Taejon, with the foothills of the Small White mountains rising behind the front line. The Taejon–Pusan rail line and Taegu–Pusan highway, critical for supplies, feature 18 bridges and 23 tunnels needing defense to prevent supply disruption.
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6000 Emerald Gems Guarded at Chicago Customs House
In Chicago six thousand emeralds of various sizes arrived from Colombia and were placed under heavy guard at the U S customs house. The gems described as priceless came from Latin American ruins and will be exhibited at the upcoming United States Trade Fair from August 7 to 21.
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Police Captain Flynn Dies After Self Inflicted Shot
New York reports Police Captain John G. Flynn of the Sixty eighth precinct died in hospital after shooting himself in the head. He had been a witness in a Brooklyn gambling racket grand jury probe and left a note denying any link between the probe and his death.
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French Study Influences U S Fashion Tates Style
Washington reports French textile experts have arrived to learn what American consumers prefer in farmetls and clothing making. The move signals French influence shifting as U S tastes shape how garments are created and marketed.
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Belgium Honors GIs at Bastogne Monument Dedication
Belgian crowds honored American war dead with a monument atop Bastogne hill. Maj. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe dedicates the star shaped memorial marking the Battle of the Bulge stand and the friendship between Belgium and the United States.
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Three Men Beat Driver After Car Stop on Broadway
Hob Porter, 22, of 253 Wildrose Drive reported three men about his own age forced him to the curb in the 6500 block of Broadway. Porter said the sedan blocked him, the trio attacked him, and he lay unconscious for two hours before seeking treatment at Baptist Memorial for shoulder and chest cuts.
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Soldier Jailed For Killing Jap Soldier
In Sapporo Japan on July 17 a general court martial sentenced Sgt James Jones Kellyville Oklahoma to one year in prison and a bad conduct discharge for manslaughter. He was convicted of running down a Japanese soldier while driving another soldier's auto without permission.
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General Under Fire Near Miss For U S 24th Division Leader
Maj Gen William Dean commander of the U S 24th Infantry Division narrowly escaped death last night when a sniper fired three bullets at him. Splinters flew but he remained calm saying he was lucky to survive as the incident drew brief, tense attention.
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Award Accepts Stephen Wise Honor for Ben Gurion
The American Jewish Congress announced that David Ben Gurion, Israel's prime minister, accepted the Stephen Wise award for his contribution to the establishment and development of the Jewish state.
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