MacArthur Seeks Taiwan War Council With Chiang Kai Shek
MacArthur and top commanders arrive in Formosa for a war council with Chiang Kai Shek on Nationalist China’s role in Asia. Chiang to renew offer of 33,000 Nationalist troops to fight in Korea. U S officials report Nationalists attacked 500 Red boats near Formosa and Quemoy defense. 150 sunk or damaged. Chiang to brief on arms, ammunition parts, and new aircraft for the air force and stronger naval needs.
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Taipei
M. MacArthur
Formosa
Chiang Kai- Shek
China
Chiang
Korea
Truman
Seventh Fleet
Red Ching
Amos
Sormosa
Quemoy
Amay
U. 5
MacArthur
Dependency Statute Seen in Foreign and Chinese Circles
Washington reports from July 31 indicate defense officials say enlistments may surge if MacArthur visits while Russia shifts stance on UN council and Formosa. A bill to restore wartime bonuses gains House support as Truman orders defense measures. Chinese and national figures cited reflect ongoing Korean War context and a looming national campaign.
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Washington
MacArthur
Russia
Lakellowances
House
Tokyo
Formosa
Truman
Defense Department
Aaa
Thailand Closes Border as Refugees Blocked
Thailand shuts its border with Burma amid reports of massing Chinese and Burmese troops. Interior ministry orders northeast officials to block Indo-Chinese refugees without papers. Hundreds of retired officers and civilians volunteer for a Korea expeditionary force of over 4,000 under Mej. Gen. Prince Visit Disskul, heading the mission to MacArthur's HQ.
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Bangkok
MacArthur
Thailand
Prince Visit Disskul
Two Hurt In Collision Near Formosa Invasion Talk
A report describes a collision involving a U S embassy driver and an accompanying crew as tensions rise over a possible invasion near Formosa. The incident includes Navy and Army personnel, with injuries to two individuals and details of the involved parties.
Injuries Reported From Incident Send Two To Hospital
Both new sufferer lacerations and bruises and Cruse possible internal injuries. They were taken to Santa Rose hospital.
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Santa Rose Hospital
Fresh American reinforcements arrive in Korea
Reuters and U S dispatches report fresh American troops arriving at Pusan after a 14 day voyage to bolster the defense along the Naktong river lifeline. The advance groups include many World War II veterans expected to join the 24th division and others near Chinju and Yongdong as North Korean forces press central mountain fronts. MacArthur tours Formosa amid high tensions as the front near Yongdong sees renewed action and tanks and infantry clash with Soviet mining units.
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Taegu
Korea
Chinju
24Th
Dlazlig
Osan
Taejon
Hyopchon
Holt Bridges
Naktong
Emery
U.S
U. S
Pusan
INS War
Frank Conniff
Conniff
MacArthur
1St Cavalry
Yongdong
U. S. 1St Cavalry
2Th
Gon
Tokyo
Formosa
Chiang Kat-Suek
Kumehan
Chirye
Kumchon
South Korea
Carrison
Kochang
Twa Pusan
Comnat
Witeh
L A Gets 3 Conventions
Three conventions were won for San Aronio announced by Tom Powell chair of the chamber of commerce conventions committee. Tau Phi Lambda will stage its southwestern district convention of 100 delegates at the Plaza hotel Sept 9 and 10. The Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists will stage thousands of others at the same hotel April 2605. The Texas Council of Machinists will hold its semiannual convention with 150 delegates at the Gunter hotel June 29-0.
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San Aronio
Tom Powell
Chamber of Commerce
Tau Phi Lambda Fraternity
Plaza Hotel
Texas Association of Nurse
Pe Plaza Hotel
Texas Council of Machinists
Gunter Hotel
Burglars Steal Safe and Damage Two Others
Police said over the weekend burglars carted away one safe from a drug store on Terrace and attempted to break into two others. The safe’s contents included about $50 and various items. The thieves battered the combination locks but failed to open the doors. a 10 year old safe was also damaged. The incident was reported by W. C. Weatherford with details from George W. Jinrich.
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George W. Jinrich
New Braunjel Ave
Wera
Salesco
Houston Sty
W. C. Weatherford
Rama
Maury Jr. Declares Candidacy for State Legislature Post
Maury Staverick Jr. stated Monday he will continue his bid in the Democratic primary for Flace 2, after finishing second in the first round. He thanked supporters and vowed to fight on, noting opposition and the large funds likely to be spent against him.
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Maury Staverick Jr
Flace 2
Mavericks
Bexar County
Austin
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