Reinforcements Rush To Front In Korean War Updates
Allied forces in Korea consolidate a front with ten American and South Korean divisions facing about nine to ten North Korean divisions. U N spokesmen say no major counteroffensive yet, while reinforcements including carrier planes and Marines arrive. Yonkdok shelled under naval barrage as retreating forces buy time for buildup.
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Erickson
United Nations
24Th
First Cavalry
Kumchon-Pusan
Yongdok
Naktong
MacArthur
Tokyo
United States
Pusan
Taegu
Chinju
Associated Press
Hal Boyle
Naktong River
U. S. First Cavalry Division
Kumchon
Far East Air Force
Seoul
North
Andong-Yechon-Hamchang
Celanese Workers Granted 10 Cents Hourly Increase
In Cumberland Maryland on August 2 a new contract raises wages by ten cents an hour for about 4000 Celanese production employees. The raise takes effect August 8 and runs for one year, with management and CIO Textile Workers Union Local 1874 officials expressing satisfaction.
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Cumberland
Celanese Corporation
CIO Textile Workers Union
House Set To Vote On President Powers In War Economy
Washington reports House ready to grant President Truman broad authority to control prices wages and rationing as inflation fights and Korea wartime needs mount. Senate panel plans automatic price wage rationing tied to living costs with penalties for hoarders and black marketeers.
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House
Senate
Washington
Truman
Senate Banking Committee
Senate Committee
Roth
Konkelsa
Mr. Trumans
Spenes
Spence
GOP Plans Picnic Next Wednesday
Plans are forged for the annual stag picnic by the Men's Republican Club and the Central Committee slated for next Wednesday in Ellsworth Roulette's meadow below Lunkstown. Invitations extend to state and county candidates as Luther Broam and committees are announced.
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Men's Republican Club
The
Central Committee
Ellsworth Roulette’s
Lunkstown
Luther Broam
W. O H. Horn
New 2nd Infantry Division Reaches Korea in Ten Days
General Lawrence El Keiser commands the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. The newest unit completed its move from the United States to the theater in ten days aboard transport ships and trains, showcasing rapid deployment capabilities.
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Bre
Lawrence el Keiser
Worea
U.S
Nothing Faster For Headache Relief
An ad touts BC as a fast acting headache remedy using multiple polar pain relievers. It claims superior combined effectiveness for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches. Available in tablet and powder forms with two tablets equaling one powder. Prices listed as 10c and 25c.
Truman tax plans face House debate and industry critique
The article outlines proposed increases in individual and corporate income taxes, including a $3 million addition on individual incomes, a $1.5 million corporate rate hike, and $560 million from closing tax loopholes. It notes House rejection of an excess profits tax tied to renegotiation bills, with other officials hinting at possible forthcoming recommendations and adjustments to exemptions.
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House
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
Ways and Means Committee
Rep
Mills
D-Ark
Douglas
Calif
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Chamber of Commerce
Beetle Menace Hits Corn Crops in County
Farmers in the county face a beetle invasion as planes sprain DDT over about a thousand acres. Beetles move in swarms, attacking corn blades before silk in some fields while late planted corn remains unaffected. Experts anticipate the worst to pass within two weeks.
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Ington
Reeder
Russell Howard
Howard
Letter to the Editor on United Nations meeting remarks
A reader recalls Gabriel Heatter’s description of a United Nations gathering. The letter cites a bold comment near the door about entangling alliances and the fate of American servicemen, noting the speaker’s warning to beware entangling commitments. The writer signs as R. H. Myers, Smithsburg.
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Gabriel Heatter
United Nations
Korea
Mt. Vernon
R. H. Myers
Smithshurz
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