North Korean forces launch major drive toward Taegu
North Korean troops estimated between 25 000 and 30 000 struck from the north central front toward Taegu. U S Marines and the 24th Infantry Division counterattacked at Changnyong crossing and pushed toward the bridgehead. The action drew US and UN forces into a rapid positional battle with forces shifting along the Naktong and Masan fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
24Th Infantry Division
Naktong River
Changnyong
Taegu
Chinju
Leif Erickson
Eighth Army
Korea
Bulge
Naktong
Jack MacBeth
Macbeth
South Korea
Massacre of 32 U S Prisoners by Communists in Korea
Reports from Korea describe a hill west of Waegwan where 32 American prisoners were executed by Red forces as a U S patrol approached. Five survived to recount the massacre and relate how wounded prisoners were killed and captors mingled with U N troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waegwan
U. S
Hill 303
Koo Leaves Formosa for Washington Mission
Dr. V. K. Wellington Koo departed Formosa by plane for Washington to assume his post as Nationalist Chinese ambassador. He carries requests for American military and economic aid and hopes to meet General MacArthur in Tokyo during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. K. Wellington Koo
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
Soviets and China Poised to Seize North Korea
Washington officials say Russia will likely seize territory above the 38th parallel in Korea with China and Moscow coordinating steps. Molotov’s Peiping visit is uncertain, but authorities expect joint action on Korea Formosa and other Far Eastern issues as U N power grows in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
North Korea
38Th Parallel
U.N
Soviet Union
China
V. M. Molotov
Peiping
Red
Mao
Tse Tung
Molotov
Fatefu
Korea
Formosa
U. N
U. S
Weather Brief Showers Then Cooler Through Friday
Scattered showers expected tonight with cooler conditions into Friday. Low temperatures 65 to 72 tonight, high on Friday 84 or lower, with a broad 30 to 84 range noted as cooler air arrives.
Daily Weather Summary and Lake Levels
Weather highs and lows for today and Wednesday with sun data and humidity. Lake levels show Crab Orchard Lake eight inches below spillway and Little Grassy Lake thirteen feet below spillway with Mississippi River at seventeen point four feet. a one foot rise in twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Lake
Mississippi River
Ex-Mayor Johnston City Found Dead in Truck
A. B. Wright former Johnston City mayor 1935 to 1939 was found dead in his parked truck two miles west of town with a gunshot wound to the head. The note to his wife spoke of prolonged suffering. Wright 63 had delivered bread recently and leaves a wife a son three sisters two brothers and a grandson along with a UMWA membership. Funeral services set for Friday at First Baptist with burial in Johnston City cemetery. An inquest was scheduled for today at Johnston City hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Wright
Johnston City
Wright
Stiritz
Hopkin’s County
West Fifth Street
Kas
Lonnie
Betty Outlaw
White Plains
Polly Farmer
Lansing
Mich
Manny Maxwell
Marsdenville
Bluford
Morton’s Gap
John
United Mine Workers of America
First Baptist Church
Jack de Vere
Murman and Wilson
Johnston City Hall
Mental County Drops Charge Against Armes Fined for Assault
Roy Armes of Herrin went before Franklin County court and pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit a lewd act. He was fined $500 plus $75.20 costs after mental illness allegations were dropped following a medical examination by Dr R C Kuhlman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Tony) Armes
Herrin
Franklin County
Armes
Jetta
J. Layman
Joseph W. Hickman
R. C. Kuhlma
Red Bud
Kuhlman
Hickman
West Frankfort
Thoug Hickman
Marion Woman Released After Baby Found Dead
A Marion woman was released after questioning in the death of a day-old baby found in a load of rags at the St. Louis Waste Trading Co. last week. She told State's Attorney Charles Denham the baby was hers. Authorities plan to consult St. Louis officials as the investigation continues. A truck driver recalled a blood-stained box near a refuse can in West Marion that matched the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
St. Louis
Lawrence Cannon
Charles Denham
Federal Housing Project
West Marion
Herrin
Illinois Central denied power to halt two Chicago Carbondale trains
The Illinois Commerce Commission refused the Illinois Central Railroad request to discontinue two Chicago to Carbondale trains No 29 and 30 saying the railroad failed to prove losses. Over three years the trains earned about 130000 dollars year but trains were restored after coal strike. The commission sought penalties for discontinuing without permission. Communities served include Harvey Kankakee Gilman Onarga Paxton Rantoul Champaign Tolono Tuscola Arcola Mattoon Neoga Effingham Farina Kinmundy Centralia Ashley Du Quoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois Central Railroad
Carbondale
Cook Circuit
Harvey
Kankakee
Gilman
Onarga
Paxton
Rantoul
Champaign
Tolona
Tuscola
Arcola
Mattoon
Neoga
Effingham
Farina
Kinmundy
Centralia
Ashley
du Quoin
Springfield Chosen Site for 1952 Knights of Pythias Meet
Springfield Illinois selected as the site for the 1952 International convention of the Knights of Pythias. The event yearly attracts around 1000 delegates and visitors to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ill
Anna Council Awaits Parking Meter Decree
Union circuit court order for reconsideration of the parking meter ordinance has not yet been delivered to Anna City Clerk. City officials and private citizens challenged the petition for referendum after Judge Harold L. Zimmerman called for re evaluation. The council may act once the decree arrives, or call a special election if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna City
Ford L. Rendleman
Union Circuit
Anna
Anna Council
Harold L. Zimmerman
Rendleman
Zimmerman
Russia builds two submarine bases in Red China says Chinese sources
Chinese Nationalists report from intelligence sources that Russia is constructing two submarine bases in Communist China. The sites are claimed to be at Mamoi near Foochow about 120 miles northwest of Formosa and at Yulin on Hainan's south coast roughly 150 miles from Indochina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
China
Mamoi
Foochow
Formosa
Yulin
Hainan
Indochina
Hodge Named Commander of Third Army at Fort McPherson
Lieut. Gen. John R. Hodge, former Carbondale resident, will assume command of the Third Army at Fort McPherson Georgia on September 1. He succeeds Lieut. Gen. Alvan C. Gillem Jr. and brings a record including Guadalcanal and Korea service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Hodge
Carbondale
Third Army
Hodge
Fort McPherson
Fifth Corps
Fort Bragg
N. C
Alvan C. Gillem, Jr
Guadalcanal
South Pacific
New Georgia
Bougainville
Phillipines
Korea
United States
South Korea
Melissa Hodge
Birmingham
Ala
Daugh
Lucas Attacks Illinois Republicans as Isolationists at State Fair
Sen. Scott W. Lucas accuses Illinois Republicans of defeatism and isolationism, labeling Everett Dirksen an unstable wool-gatherer. He slams the Peoria platform as feeble while defending U.S. readiness and warning on use of the atomic bomb. Also cites a Democratic day with Alben Barkley, Adlai Stevenson, and Chicago Mayor Kennelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Scott W. Lucas
Ill
Illinois
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Lucas
America
Russia
G.O.P
Peoria
Polish D. P. Loses Rights
A Polish displaced person in Chicago aged 25 named Ted Wyrwa who refused a pre induction physical on Aug. 3 lost his right to become an American citizen. He is exempt from military service and cannot be deported for refusing to serve. His stance cost him his factory job as an assembler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Ted Wyrwa
Wyrwa
Prisoner Thanks Judge for Giving Him Place to Live
Willie Johnson, 70, told Judge Joseph Sloane he sought jail to find a home after pleading guilty to burglary in Philadelphia. The judge imposed a sentence of two to 10 years in prison, and Johnson thanked the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Willie Johnson
Willie
Joseph Sloane
Sloane
Johnson
Herrin Jubilee Presents Pageant and Beards Contest
The Herrin Golden Jubilee opens with a historical pageant at 8 p.m. at Herrin City Park and a Brothers of the Brush beard contest at 7 p.m. in the park industrial exposition tent. Rain may delay events and the celebration continues through Sunday with rodeo bands and parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Herrn
Herrin Township
Jubilee
Brothers of the Brush
Herrin Lions Club
Herrin City Park
Whch
Egyptian Fire Fighters Association
Lightning kills fifteen in Italy midsummer holiday
Rome reports lightning struck during the August holiday in Italy killing 15 people and burning many more as reported by the Messaggero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Death of Fred Groves at Anna residence
Fred Groves died Wednesday night at his home on Williams street in Anna. Norris and Son of Jonesboro are in charge of arrangements. Funeral details remain incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Groves
Williams Street
Anna
Norris and Son
Jonesboro
Funeal
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Weegwang
Kunci
U. S. 25Th Infantry Division
Masan
Pusan
U. S. Eighth Army
United Nations
Stan Swinton
25Th Infantry
Swinton
No. 1
Korean Peninsula
Towara Pusan
Hal Boyle
The
Associated Press
Fifth Cavalry
James Melvin Rudd
Salyersville
Corporal Rudd
Rudd
Roy L. Day, Jr
el Paso
Texas
Day
Tak
Dayl
Koo
Taipei
Elsa Schiaparelli
Nice
France
Tunis
John M. Hightower
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