Bloodied Counterblow Struck By U S Forces
Weather overcast near the Fairweather Range blocked a Juneau take off to rescue six occupants of a C-54 that crashed on Mount Crillon. A B-17 later located the wreck at 9 000 feet while Col Balchen led preparations for a rescue trail crew with Maynard Miller among the climbers.
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Fairweather Range
Juneau
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Mount Crill
Elmendorf AF
Tenth Air Rescue Squadron
Bernt Balchen
Brady Glacier
Maynard Miller
Balchen
10Th Air Rescue Squadron
Alaskan Air Command
10Th
Mount Crillon
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service
New super tank touted for Korean action by Gen Collins
Gen J Lawton Collins told a closed House armed services committee meeting that a new American battle tank now in production will outpace and outmaneuver any enemy tank, including the Russian Goliath. He said it combines speed, better armor, and superior firepower at lower cost.
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House Armed Services Committee
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Collins
Names of five crewmen and a passenger in Alaska crash
Elmendorf Air Force Base announces the identities of five crewmen and one military passenger aboard a C-54 wrecked on Mt. Crillon 90 miles west of Juneau. Corp. Gabriel Bakus from McChord missed the flight due to a bus accident en route to McChord. Names and residences of the crew and passenger follow.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Mt. Crillon
Juneau
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Gabriel Bakus
McChord Air Force Base
Tacoma
Wash
McChord
Francis Vincent Toomey
Mary E. Toomey
Blaine Joseph Vanhille
Patricia Ann Vanhille
Robert Carol Reish
Hallie Blanche Reish
Park Drive
Allegan
Mich
Reish
Britain backs U.S. on Korea and U N seating question
Britain urged the United Nations to make Korea top priority in its deliberations and to set aside the issue of seating the Chinese Communists. Sir Gladwyn Jebb called Korea the gravest matter before the UN as the Security Council debated agenda items and the Chinese seating dispute. The council adjourned after an 8-3 vote against Malik's bid to unseat the Chinese Nationalist delegation.
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Britain
United States
China
United Nations
Gladwyn Jebb
Jebb
Security Council
Russia
Jakob A. Malik
Korea
Warren R. Austin
U. S
Republic of Korea
Malik
U.S
Two Bandits Flee When Escape Car Burns
In Timmons Ontario a robbery at Coniaurum Mines Ltd ends with two hooded bandits fleeing after their getaway car and three gold bricks worth $100,000 burst into flames. They bound Bill Edwards, the mine watch man, during the safe break-in. the scorched car was found about 25 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmons
Ont
Coniaurum Mines Ltd
Bill Edwards
Army Seeks 45 Million For Alaska War Mobilization
The Army Navy and Air Force asked Congress for 330 million dollars to begin top priority projects including 95 million for the Army with over half to be spent in Alaska. Agencies list Fort Richardson and Ladd Air Force Base builds as part of defense efforts along with Hanford and several Pacific bases. In Korea, North Korean forces capture Kumchon as American troops withdraw, with rail and road links severed and fires burning throughout the western waterfront.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
House Military Appropriations Subcommittee
Alaska
Moses Lake Air Force Base
Eidlson Air Force Base
Ladd Air Force Base
Fort Richardson
Elmendorf Air Force Base
U.S. 5Th Air Force
Kumchon
Korea
Taegu
Pusan
Hell
Kamehon
Big Red
Senate backs standby wage price controls under Truman plan
The Senate banking committee approved the general principle of giving President Truman standby power to impose wage and price controls and rationing with a 12 to 1 vote. The panel has yet to act on a specific bill, while House action moved to include similar powers and a rationing authority.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Truman
Maybank
D-Sc
House
Mr. Truman
Senate Financing Committee
State Acheson
Senate
Spain
Brannan Blames Speculators For Harsh Market Moves
Secretary of Agriculture Brannan accused profit driven speculators of cashing in on farm and food products. He said speculation has driven sharp price increases, threatens economic stability and the war effort, and urged curbs to ensure futures markets provide price insurance for merchandisers and processors.
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Washington
Brannan
Shortage of longshore gangs delays Seattle ship loading
Aug 2 7 in Seattle reports a shortage of longshore crews slowing private ship departures. Alaska Steamship says 13 gangs short, Coastwise Line notes 2 freighter delays of 3 to 5 days. Matson's Hawaiian Planter two days behind as military ship loadings take priority. Union official Art Olsen expects relief within a week as screened workers gain passes.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska
Coastwise Line
Matson Navigation Company
Hawaiian Planter
Art Olsen
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
CIO
Olsen
Broker Here Ray Cavanaugh At Gastineau Hotel
Seattle broker Ray Cavanaugh is reported staying at the Gastineau Hotel, with details indicating he has arrived or is present there. The brief item notes his profession and location for local business or social context.
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Ray Cavanaugh
Seattle
Gastineau Hotel
Landing Gear Sticks Pilot Lands 200 K
A Northwest Airlines Martin 2 0 2 jet landed safely in Minneapolis after circling for 1 hour 45 minutes due to a defective nose gear. The flight from Portland carried 20 passengers and 3 crew. Pilot Cooney shifted weight to the rear to achieve a tail heavy landing on two main wheels and a reinforced tail skid.
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Minneapolis
Northwest Airlines
Portland
Ore
Cooney
Korea Situation Improves but Remains Serious
Defense spokesmen said the overall Korean situation was improving though briefing officers warned the situation remains serious. Reports indicate Red Koreans are throwing everything into the drive for Pusan but have failed to stop fresh U.S. troops and equipment from arriving.
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Washington
Pusan
U. S
U S Leads in Production of Major Energy Sources
The United States ranks far ahead of other nations in producing coal natural gas oil and hydroelectric power, highlighting a dominant energy output across the four key sources.
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United States
Weather Report for Juneau and Vicinity
Juneau and Vicinity reports variable cloudiness tonight and Thursday with a low around 50 tonight and a high near 62 Thursday. Juneau airport and city totals show measurable precipitation in the past 24 hours and monthly figures since August 1 and July 1.
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Juneau
Stock Quotations for Alaska Juneau Mine and Major Issues
Closing stock prices listed for Alaska Juneau mine at 212, American Can 927 percent, Anaconda 32 percent, Curtiss-Wright 10 percent, International Harvester 287 percent, Kennecott 604, New York Central 14 percent, Northern Pacific 18 percent, U S Steel 36 percent, Pound $2.80. Sales totaled 1,980,000 shares. Averages shown: Industrials 211.26, rails 69.76, utilities 38.09.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
Anaconda
Curtiss-Wright
International Harvester
Kennecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
U.S. Steel
Rails
Oklahoma City guest stays at Baranof Hotel
Miss Tressa Brown of Oklahoma City visits here as a guest at the Baranof Hotel.
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Tressa Brown
Oklahoma City
Baranof Hotel
Missouri and Kansas Primaries Shuffle Power in Midterm Focus
Missouri Senate race hung tight as State Senator Emery W Allison trailed by about ten thousand votes with most precincts in. He trailed 165,955 to 174,555 behind Thomas C Hennings Jr. in 4281 of 4676 precincts. Donnell secured renomination as Missouri Republicans. Kansas governors and senatorial candidates shaped party power with Frank Carlson’s win over Colmery, aided by Darby. West Virginia saw Rush D Holt, ex Democratic senator, win the Third District House nod.
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Emery W. Allison
Truman
Missouri
Democratic Senate
Allison
Thomas C. Hennings, Jr
St. Louis
Willard Maybeery
Ann
Carlson
Harry Darby
Senate
Harry W. Colmery
The
American Legion
Colmery
London Forces
West Virginia
Rush D. Holt
House
Cordovan Here Mrs Carrie Vinquist at Gastineau Hotel
Cordovan resident Mrs Carrie Vinquist is staying at the Gastineau Hotel while Buckwheat is reported as a commercial crop in fifteen U.S. states.
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U.S. States
Marines Arrive at South Korean Port for Battle Ahead
U S Marines land at a South Korean port after a 20 day Pacific crossing to reinforce the front. The first contingent brings Pershing M-26 tanks, 90 mm guns, flame throwers, and super bazookas. Marines promise tough combat as brass band plays.
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U.S
Montezuma
Claude Bricker
Kansas City
Leonard Libby
Granite City
Carolina Hills
New York
Midwest
America
Pacific
Leatherneck
United States
Battlefront
Korea
Elizabeth Reiley at Baranof Hotel in Dillingham
Elizabeth Reiley from Dillingham is staying at the Baranof Hotel according to a brief locality notice.
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Elizabeth Reiley
Dillingham
Baranof Hotel
Heights of Chinju Now Recaptured
A North Korean spearhead thrust near Pu san was checked as U S 24th Division troops and Sherman tanks recaptured heights east of Chinju. The First Cavalry abandoned Kumchon and other towns while Marine reinforcements arrived near Chinju. National Guard divisions were called into service as front lines shifted along the Naktong river and Hamchang, Sangju, Yechon and Andong fell back.
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Associated Press
Chinju
Pusan
U.S. First Cavalry
Kumchon
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
U.S. First Marine Division
24Th Division
Sangmun
Wonbung
Chungam
Red
Peiping
North Korea
MacArthur
Formosa
U.S
Chiang Kai-shek
National Guard
Washington
Pennsylvania
California
Connecticut
Vermont
Rhode Island
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Tennessee
Montezuma
Debarkation
First Cavalry
25Th
Hamchang
Sangju
Yechon
Andong
Naktong River
Steamers sail schedules from Pacific ports this week
The Chilcotin from Vancouver is due late Thursday afternoon. The Alaska sails from Seattle tomorrow. Princess Louise departs Vancouver tonight. Baranof leaves Seattle Saturday followed by Princess Kathleen from Vancouver Saturday. Aleutian from westward set to depart 7 p.m. Sunday. Princess Norah arrives Friday at 8 a.m. and sails south at 9 a.m.
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Chilcotin
Vancouver
Alaska
Seattle
Princess Louise
Baranof
Princess Kathleen
Princess Norah
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Grim
Col. Bernt Balchen
Crmnésu
South Korea
Kechang
Chirye
Drew Pearson
Bell Syndicate, Inc
U. N
Red Invaders
Hanford Atomic Plant
Spokane Air Force Base
Hal Boyle
Congress
SECY
Weather Report
Orecat
Juneau and Vicinity
Tom Lambert
Don Whitehead
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