Australian Air and U S Forces Fight Retreat at Kum River
Australian Mustang units claim eight tanks and five trucks destroyed while American forces pull back behind the Kum River near Taejon. Allied planes raid enemy warehouses and rail targets as front lines shift. Pyongyang radio claims heavy U S losses south of Chochiwon with tanks and armored cars seized.
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Russian Yak 15 Jets Compared With U S Planes
Washington reports officers judging the Russian designed Yak 15 jet as comparable to the first U S jets. The Yak 15 likely follows the P 59 as the second jet fighter from Russia with 450 mph top speed a 750 mile combat radius single engine two 20 mm nose guns and six to eight 40 mm rockets.
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Soldier’s Bo dy Arrives for Rer burial Service
The body of Sgt. George Shantz Jr. arrives in Hagerstown for rerburial services Saturday. He died April 7 on an Eighth Air Force bombing mission over Germany when his plane was shot down. Shantz, 27, formerly of 1530 George Street, was identified in 1946 after being listed as missing in action and then dead. He is survived by his parents and several siblings. an honor guard from the American Legion will attend the service at Rest Haven Cemetery.
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Banks See Loans For Stocks Of Scarce War Goods
Baltimore leaders report growing bank loan requests for bulk buys of commodities likely to be scarce during a war. Loans up to 20000 to 40000 cited, from individuals rather than dealers, including canned seeds whiskey and photographic supplies. The Evening Sun notes whiskey is plentiful and canned foods remain in storage from earlier years.
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Theater Ceiling Falls At Richmond Theater
A section of the ceiling at the Park theater in Richmond collapsed yesterday, injuring 14 people and sending them to hospital. Two are seriously hurt as about 200 people were in the audience. the fall disrupted power and emergency workers provided first aid under temporary lighting.
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First Draft To Take 294 Men In Maryland
Maryland’s first draft quota is 294 young men under a Defense Department order announced by Col. Henry C. Stanwood. Induction deadline Sept 30. About 1,000 notices for preliminary physical examinations will be issued within a week as Maryland supplies part for nationwide 20,000 inductees.
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Britons Face Higher Taxes as Cripps Signals Upward Pressure
Washington reports Labour union leaders push for a board position aboard NSRB while Britain’s Chancellor Cripps warns tax rises may continue beyond the current limit. The exchange highlights pressure on direct taxes as Britons shoulder 40 percent of national income in levies.
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Rail Strike Threat Eases as Peace Talks Planned
Chicago July 12 A looming weekend strike by two major railroad unions seems to ease today as federal mediators schedule renewed talks with carriers. Officials of about 225 000 workers said they will join the National Mediation Board meeting to seek settlement with the carriers represented at the sessions.
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Water Bills And Sewer System Changes In City
A note from city officials explains plans to standardize joint sewer and water bills across neighborhoods. The rollout clarifies billing periods and the switch to uniform quartified statements, aiming to reduce confusion amid new system implementation. A local violence note follows about a bartender in a South Bethlehem taproom.
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Goes To Jail For Contempt In Chicago
In Chicago July 12 Andrew Kleehammer a 2 year old crane operator appeared with his attorney in a separate maintenance suit filed by his wife Dora 22. Dora said he owes 550 in support for her and their son Dennis 1. They married in 1946 and separated last year. Judge Joseph Sabath ordered six months in the county jail for contempt of an order to pay 27.50 weekly after a dispute over enforcement.
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Planned Murder Writes Death by Own Action
Bethlehem, Pa July 12. A man confesses he planned to shoot Rufus Cox but says he cannot go through with the murder. The note describes his intent and subsequent inability to complete the act.
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Room Where Man Fired Gun Ends In Self Inflicted Shot
Detective Captain Michael Fox identified Buchanan from cards in the man’s possession after he drew a gun in the room and shot himself, outlining the sequence of events and the suspect’s link to the evidence.
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