Clay Named Civil Defense Chief for New York State
Gen Lue Do Clay was appointed chairman of the New York State Civil Defense Commission by Gov. Dewey and opened a state HQ in New York City. He outlined plans for a broad civil defense structure, discussed drills and air raid alert tests, and said state departments have drafted plans. He will form a state civil defense organization with locally appointed directors and contact city and county officials on current preparations.
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Albany
Theo Ddackeouts
Phir
New York State
Ghite
Ghief
Lue Do Clay
Clay
Chaiman
Alates New Ninemamier Civil Defense
Dewey
New York City
Wi. S
Germany
Sieglate
Air National Guard
New York
Jaller
Contac
State Health Department
Gohann
Pleven Seeks Paris Cabinet Amid Political Crisis
Rene Pleven was confirmed as France's new premier by the National Assembly by 873 to 185 votes. He faced a 50 hour window to form his cabinet for assembly approval, urging unity behind a strong government during an international crisis after months without a functioning government.
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Varss CP
French National Assembly
Rene Pleven
Union of Resistance Party
Pleven
Reporm’s
Lonighi
Pinven
France
Bremer George Bldauwl
GI Bill Extension Shelved in House
Washington The House Veterans Committee shelved for the time being a bill to extend GI benefits for Korean War veterans. Chairman John Rankin said it is too soon to work on such legislation, though sponsor Olin Teague indicated no opposition. The bill was raised at a closed committee meeting to consider another minor measure.
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Washington
House Veterans Committee
John .£. Rankin
Bass
RMA
Olin E. Teague
D-Tex
Daily Comics and Features Page Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists sections and page references for a newspaper feature run. Mentions comics Crossturd Tip Bean Tavosenne and Jean Kan Pall inge with page numbers for Ariements Editorials Bride And Levers Ing Romter Fue Rona and TV Sports. Exact items are unclear due to garbled text.
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Bean Tavosenne
Jean Kan Palling
Miher
Ariements
Bride
Levers
Asqued
Ing Romter
Winene Tons Soptopu Res
AGH
Reds Bind and Slay 18 Americans in Korea
Front page reports indicate 18 American soldiers were bound and executed by North Korean captors in a field near an active battle area. Names and locations of witnesses include Gates of Tennessee and Moore, Higdom Owensboro, Allyn Fort Myers, and Duerk Long Island.
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South Korea
U. S
Gates
Crme Associated Prass
William R. Moore
F Gates
Builets
Cam
Donald Duerk
Long Island
Plcr Jacsk Higdom
Owenspore
Donald OD
Arthur Allyn
Utethin
AlacArthur
Tle
United Nations
Repentant forger jailed in Texas second degree case
Clarence Slunsinger, 26, of San Antonio, pleaded guilty to forgery second degree and asked for maximum sentence. Judge Leo Breed sentenced him to six to 15 years at Althel Dale Prison after he proclaimed guilt and claimed a life spent in jail.
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Clarence
Slunsinger
San Antonis
Tex
Leo W Breed
Breed
Hunginger
Altheldale
Hunsinger
Ile
Orlando J. With
Seymour al
George A. Become
Miller G. Reese
North Auburn
Brat da Aree
DeBoer & Furniture and Forwarding Co
Army mulls expanded draft as Korea defense tightens
Draft machinery to supply 26 006 recruits is under study as policymakers seek ships and trained troops for Southern Korea defense against fading Communists. Army officials say induction centers could be opened to handle the flow, with a possible 66 date, while four divisions and units are named for deployment.
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Wasiington
Tadas
Puldares
Korea
More UN Troops to Join War
General Omar Bradley told the Senate Armed Services Committee that additional ground forces from United Nations allies may join the Korean theater. He cautioned no final decisions were made as to which nations would contribute and emphasized ongoing high-level discussions.
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Washington
de Omar Bradley
Morea
United Nations
Charman Tedings
Bradley
Senate Armed Services Committee
Harmon Seeks Public Works Purchases Amid War Shortage
Public Works Commissioner Harmon announced plans to authorize new buys to guard against a looming shortage of clean equipment. He cited 323,742 in savings this year and outlined a list including a grader, snowfighter, two ash trucks, a snow plower, and other gear, while dropping a second grader from consideration.
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Frank
Harmon
Pubic Works
Public Works Department
Unis
Plis
Public Works Chic
Guard Head Doubts Early War Call
Saratoga Springs dispatch says Brig. Gen. Ronald Brock of Buffalo, commanding general of the 27th Division, predicted the New York National Guard would not be called to active duty in the Korean crisis for at least several months. He spoke at the 7th annual convention of the New York Department of the United Spanish War Veterans.
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Saratoga Springs
New York National Guard
Ronald ©. Brock
Buffalo
New York Department of the United Spanish
Strachey regrets remarks on Schuman plan speech
War Minister Strachey apologized in the House of Commons for portions of a Colchester speech ten days earlier on the Schuman plan. He said the expressions used reflected motives and not his full view and he regrets them.
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Ldacn
Dann Strachey
Schuman
Colchester
House of Commons
Mo Serhan
Passengers Work HOMOKEN No CINSi
A garbled passenger notice from an undated source describes travel disruptions aboard a vessel named Veendam and references halted or altered service. Names and details are unreadable, but hints at timetables and possible delays affect travelers and operations.
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Ube
Two U S War Reporters Killed in Korea War
AP reports two American war correspondents were killed amid Korean fighting. Ray Richards of the International News Service and Cpl. Peeler of the Pacific Stars and Stripes were identified by witnesses who said one wore a Stars and Stripes patch and the other wore a gray hair. A regimental adjutant Captain Downey confirmed the deaths, noting bodies unrecovered near forward positions.
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TOWWO
Iy Ray Richards
International Service
Cpl. Graic
Pacthe Erilien
Robert C Muller
Korea
Tney
Miller
Peeler
San Bernardino
Cali
Richards
Hearst Organization
Danver
Cokys
Downey
Rich
Hou
Fog Helps Attackers Murderous Red Fire Rakes American Ranks
U P dispatch from Korea reports U S forces under heavy Communist fire retreating. An American infantry battalion halted the advance, then withdrew under fog and tank losses. The article notes a counterattack and heavy enemy fire, with page 13 continuation.
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Robert ©. Miller
Korea
Chenai
Thas
Taecon
SP. Ae
Yanks to Get Powerful New Bazookas
Washington reports that new anti-tank weapons are on the way to aid U S forces in Korea. Spokesmen say the 190mm bazookas will surpass North Korean and Russian tanks, challenging earlier estimates of North Korean tank strength. The items are described as highly effective against medium and light tanks and are expected to change battlefield dynamics.
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Tokyo
Ambassador Hotel
Washington
Archi- Lary
Nathaniel Tawthorne
Lapreed
We ll Have More Rain Weather Forecast From Atlantic Front
Fragmented OCR text describes general rain and showers across the Atlantic coast and inland areas. It mentions Syracuse and Central New York, reports of rain and thunderstorms, and references to battle news with unclear figures. Names include General Douglas MacArthur and Arthur, with unreliable timing and locations.
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Syracuse
Alex Sadowski
Douglas Mac
Atlantic
Arthur
Acion
Virginia Capes
Maine
E.ct
Yeesand
Central
New York
Phil
Philadelphia
Sadovski
Brass Talks of Push Button War But GI Joe Still Carries the Ball
A fragmented wartime column envisions modern weapons and air power versus ground troops. The piece contrasts spectacular tech with the enduring duty of soldiers, noting wounded sergeants and the need for disciplined boots on the ground to finish conflicts.
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Brass
GI Joe
Fragmented Korean War poem fragment about blood depot and weapons
A damaged snippet recalls a Korean War era poem about a blood depot and weapons. It mentions Jer and plans, and a concluding line about the wounded in the conflict. The readable text is sparse and fragmented, offering limited factual detail.
Koreans force large offensive near Taejon drives
U S fronts report 15 North Korean divisions attacking along the front above Taejon with about 78,000 troops in action and as many as 150,000 if reinforcements arrive. MacArthur said the enemy was about eight miles from Taejon with fighting northwest and northeast of the city. American veterans described the roar of artillery heard far from the front.
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Tokyo
Taejon
Tae
Shakesman
U. S
Armerican Guntolne
Taglon
MacArthur
Seoul-Taejon
Rickenbacker Warns of Korea Powder Keg at Town Hall
Capt Eddie Rickenbacker warned a Los Angeles audience that Korea remains a powder keg and, while Russia likely won’t start a new world war now, forcing Communism beyond the 38th Parallel could risk a general war. He cited his contacts with Russians during World War II.
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Los Angeles
Eddie Rickenback
Russia
Rickenbacker
Korea
Rus Socials
Bishop Believed Trapped in Seoul
Vatican dispatch reports grave fears for the safety of Bishop Patrick J. Byrne a New Yorker and apostolic visitor in Korea believed trapped in Seoul during the crisis there Byrne is among 43 American Catholic missionaries in the invaded country and the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith issues the warning.
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Vatican City
Zoman Catholic Church
Patrirk J. Byrne
Korea
Byrne
New Yorker
Sacred Congregation For the Propagation of the Faith
Keren Kogan Jung
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