Smith to Head CIA in Truman Era Shakeup
Gen Walter Bedell Smith, former Moscow ambassador and Ike aide, named new CIA director set to take over in September. Announcement notes Hillenkoetter to command a cruiser division as chief departure, while denying a link to Korea surprise. Smith brings wartime intelligence pedigree and strong Moscow ties to the agency’s top post.
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Walter Bedell Smith
U. S
Moscow
Central Intelligence Agency
Beetle) Smith
United States
Russia
Truman
Smith
CIA
Gen. Smith
Miral
Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter
White House
Charles Ross
Admiral Hillenkoetter
Navy
Ross
South Korea
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Allied Supreme Headquarters
Belgian Communist Leader Julien Lahaut Shot Dead in Liege
In Liege Belgium Julien Lahaut president of the Belgian Communist Party and veteran deputy was killed by two gunmen as he answered a doorbell at home The attack was linked by Le Drapeau Rouge to King Leopold partisans and prewar Rex movement The assassination follows his republican shout during Baudouin’s swearing in and occurred with Lahaut’s wife present at the doorway.
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Leopold
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Vive la Republique
Republic
Baudouin
Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Hendrick
Jean Terive
50,000 North Korean losses in Korea reported
Washington AP reports the army estimates North Korean forces have lost 50,000 men in Korea. South Korean losses total about 37,000 up to three weeks ago. A spokesman notes wholesale conscription and that many front-line troops are not well trained, while air strikes disrupt Communist supply lines.
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South Korea
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Taegu
U. S
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Petition Signatures Fail to Trigger Wet-Dry Vote in Plain Township
Plain Township board of elections dismissed petitions for a November vote on liquor sales due to insufficient signatures. Proposals would have allowed beer wine and liquor sales outside Canton and North Canton corporate limits. Signers withdrew names amid concerns about petition accuracy.
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North Canton
City of
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Elections Board
Christ Community Methodist Church
Edgefield
B 29s pound Chongjin rail yards and steel plant
American B 29s bomb Chongjin in North Korea targeting rail yards and Mitsubishi Iron Works near Soviet territory. Nearly 800 tons dropped on Chongjin Hamhung and bridges, second largest raid of the war. 60 plus planes attacked with fighter and night missions. Marines strafe Naktong front, river crossings hit hard.
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Mitsubishi Iron Works
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Waegwan Front
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Pyongyang
International Red Cross
Trygve Lie
5Th Air Force
Air Headquarters
Changnyong
Naktong
Navy
Naktong River
Surprise allied landing deep in Red territory reported
Allied forces announced a surprise amphibious operation on Tokchok Island near Inchon as North Korean Communists retreated on two fronts. U.S. and South Korean troops pressed toward Kumhwa while four NK divisions possibly regroup for a new assault north of Taegu.
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Eighth American Spy Sobell Held on Bond in Texas
Morton Sobell, eighth American accused of passing defense secrets to Russia, was held on a $100000 bond in Webb County Jail after being turned over by Mexican secret police to the FBI following his arrest in Mexico City. He fled the United States after the Klaus Fuchs spy ring investigations. Sobell, 33, a New York radar expert of Russian descent, was moved to the New York case via the border transfer and remained in custody as questions lingered about the seizure details.
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Morton Sobell
Russia
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Mexico
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FBI
Hushbush
U. S
Frank Y. Hill
Klaus Fuchs
Mexico City
The
Rio Grande
Hurricane moves north along Atlantic coast near Cape Hatteras
Miami reports a tropical storm with 140 mile per hour winds is moving north at about 10 miles an hour. Forecasters say the center will pass east of Cape Hatteras early Sunday and North Carolina capes should brace for gale winds while full hurricane winds may be spared. Also note Sue Ming reopens Monday at noon at 1102 Market Nad.
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Fla
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Fernandina
North Carolina Capes
Truman Again Asks for Total Control Power
President Truman renews his plea for anti inflation controls with authority to curb commodity speculation. Senators Maybank Flanders and Fulbright voice mixed views on special privilege amendments as Congress prepares to vote on the bill Monday.
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Fulbright
Arkansas
Hail Damages Crops Severely At Hartville
Severe hail struck Hartville swamps' truck gardens Friday after noon, damaging lettuce spinach endive and green onions. Farmers estimate losses in thousands of dollars as tomatoes suffered in upland areas. Rain outside the hail area helped crops, while highways and airports recorded 0.8 to over 1 inch of rain.
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Ohio
Cairo
State Highway Department
Akron Municipal
Akron-Canton
MacArthur Plane to Receive Radar Teletype Installations
A four engine Constellation transport used by Gen. Douglas MacArthur is at Lockheed Service Corp in Urbank California for installation of radar equipment and a ground to air teletype the air force discloses dated August 19 AP report states the conversion aims to enhance communications and detection capability for the general’s aircraft.
Dentist Opens New Practice at 4311 N Market
Dr. Carl G. Miller announces the opening of his dentistry and oral surgery offices at 4311 North Market. The notice also references quick service personal loans from Harter Bank & Trust Company, a member of Fed. Dep. Ins. Corp.
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