20 000 Americans to be Drafted Soon House Kills Health Plan
Washington July 10 The House adopted 249 to 71 a resolution of disapproval that defeats President Truman's bid to create a health education and welfare department via reorganization. Major medical groups opposed the plan fearing socialized medicine and the move marks the first rejection of a Truman reorganization this session as the Senate has already killed six.
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Washington
House
Truman
Department of Health, Education and Security
Mr. Truman
Senate
Reds Halted Near Taejon as US Tanks Force North Korea
American tanks led U S troops into a fierce morning battle 15 to 20 miles north of Taejon as forces fought to regain positions lost earlier. The first counter-attack drove Communists back toward Chonui 27 miles from Taejon with tanks blasting a North Korean tank at contact range. Casualties were slight while tanks and infantry pushed the advance.
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Tokyo
U.P
United States
Taejon
Miller
Chonui
Joe E. Griffith
Charleston
C. Griffith
South Korea
Big Three Accused by Russia in Treaty Violations
London reports Russia accusing America Britain and France of violating the Italian peace treaty as they seek to influence the Austrian independence pact. Western powers deny the charge, calling it a pretext to stall agreement. Deputy foreign ministers adjourned to September 7 after 257th session amid deadlock.
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Big
Russia
London
Austria
America
Britain
France
Georgi N. Zarubin
United States
Trieste
Zarubin
Heavy Rainstorm Soaks City in Butte
A heavy downpour hit Butte on Monday afternoon with-up to .07 inch recorded in the first hour by the weather bureau at the airport. The storm skirted the city’s southern edge but drenched uptown in sheets, flooding some north south streets and overwhelming several storm sewers along Harrison avenue. County and city officials described open drains in the county system and no major flood calls, with debris at Harrison beneath the Northern Pacific viaduct and a brief littering of the street.
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Butte
Federal Weather Bureau
George W. Tippett
Columbia Gardens
MacArthur Updates Army Casualties Up to July 10
Tokyo report shows American casualties as of 6 pm July 10 with 27 killed in action, 94 wounded, and 245 missing, totaling 366.
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Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Truman Calls Heads of both Parties for War Conference
President Truman summoned Republican and Democratic leaders to a White House conference on Tuesday to discuss the Korean war crisis. Indications suggest no immediate drastic policy move, but a bipartisan briefing and possible future funding action are anticipated, with lawmakers noting expected boosts in defense spending.
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Truman
Washington
President Truman
Congress
White House
Mr. Truman
Task Force Forming at Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU July 11 The aircraft carrier Philippine Sea escorted by two destroyers arrived at Pearl Harbor forming the first ships of task force Yoke. The escort carrier Sicily also arrived though not part of the task force ferries plies to the Korean war zone. The Philippine Sea carries Rear Adm. William F. Boon flag and leader ship as heavy cruiser Toledo due later today. The rest of the task force expected by Friday. Destroyers Hollister and Knox followed into port.
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Honolulu
Philippine Sea
Pearl Harbor
Sicily
Navy
San Diego
William F. Boon
Seventh Fleet
Far East
Pacific
Toledo
Hollister
Knox
Red Jets Appear in Tokyo as War Rages
North Korean jet fighters appeared for the first time on Monday as Allied planes destroyed or damaged 65 Communist tanks in the war's largest single day, Gen. MacArthur announced.
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Tokyo
Gen. MacArthur
Weather Forecast for Butte and Surrounding Areas
Cloudy with occasional showers Tuesday morning diminishing by afternoon and little temperature change. Highs expected around 65 to 75 in western districts, 60 to 72 in eastern areas, with readings from 49 to 69 Tuesday and 72 to 50 at the School of Mines and 63 to 49 at the airport. Precipitation about .23 inch.
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School of Mines
Divide
Truman Promised Money to Finance Korean War
Congressional leaders told President Truman he can have all the money he needs to fund the Korean war. The pledge came at a White House conference with Speaker Sam Rayburn and Senate Democratic Leader Scott Lucas. No figure was named and timing for a formal request remains unclear.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
White House
House
Sam Rayburn
Senate
Scott W. Lucas
Lucas
Defense Department
New Quakes Rock Shaken Colombia
Salazar town hit again as aftershocks follow weekend quakes that toppled towns in northwest Colombia. Death toll likely over 300 with about 40 000 homeless, as rescuers battle rains and continue search for more bodies amid mass exodus and field camps for Indians in North Santander province.
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Bogota
Colombia
Salazar
Provincial Health Service
Red Cross
Santander
Draft Call Orders 20,000 Men as U.S. Plans Korea War Mobilization
The Defense Department ordered immediate drafting of 20,000 men for the Army to support Korea operations as Gen. Van den Berg and Gen. Collins head to Tokyo for talks with Gen. MacArthur on manpower and equipment needs. Officials indicate the move aims to spur voluntary enlistment and may presage broader mobilization. First inductees expected to enter camp in about 60 days, prioritizing single men near 26 with no essential jobs.
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Washington
U.P
Defense Department
Army
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
J. Lawton Collins
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
South Korea
United States
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Hershey
Congress
Navy
Vandenberg
Collins
Korean War at Glance: US Tanks Reach Near Taejon
United Press report covers American tanks entering action against North Korean forces 17 miles from Taejon with air power in support. Seventy seven soldiers executed by Communists as GIs shot in the face. Stratemeyer notes 1570 Air Force sorties in 15 days 71 tanks and 24 planes knocked out. Draft orders call for 20,000 more men. senior officers fly to Tokyo for inspection. Moscow reports ongoing peace rallies with Pravda condemning UN paralysis.
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United Press
Tokyo
Taejon
George E. Stratemeyer
Air Force
Washington
Selective Service
Army
Moscow
Pravda
United Nations Security Council
Two Horses Bite Two Men At Butte Rodeo Grounds
Two men from Butte sought treatment at St. James hospital after horse incidents. George Fagan 1815 Garrison employed at Mining City radio station was bitten on the right forearm at the Butte rodeo grounds Thursday. James Leddra 1034 West Quartz suffered a right eyebrow cut when a horse kicked him in Brown's Gulch Monday.
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Butte
St. James Hospital
George Fagan
Garrison
Butte Rodeo Grounds
James Leddra
West Quartz
Brown's Gulch
Two Yanks Report Playing Deadly Game With Reds
Sgt. David Colombe and Cpl. Van Bullman, both in Korea, reported fleeing North Korean forces after being stranded on July 5. They navigated a knife edge ridge under heavy fire, played dead multiple times, and finally reached friendly lines with aid from a 16 year old Korean boy and Capt. Cho Dong On. They linked up with South Korean troops on the same day.
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Korea
David Colombe
Winner, S. C
van Bullman
Alexander
N. C
United States
Colombe
Bullman
Cho Dong
Abandoned Car Gives With Its Last Toot
MISSOULA July 10 The Kansas car in a city lot honked daily for a week until someone removed the horn wires. Police say heat expanded wires causing the sound. The unclaimed vehicle is now silent after the repair.
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Missoula
Kansas
Frontline Air Base Growth in Korea Reported by U S Pilot
American correspondent describes improvised dirt strip near front in Korea expanding into a larger fighter base. Troop carriers landings increase as liaison planes scout and aid pilots, with Mustang strafing incident causing casualties due to control failures. General Partridge commands Fifth Air Force.
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Charles Cord Dry
Japan
U.P
Yongi
Taejon
U. S
U. S. Air Force
Korea
Mustang
Earle E. Partridge
Fifth Air Force
20Th Air Force
Partridge
Prowler Breaks In No Loss Reported At Funeral Supply
Police in Butte report a break in at 10 West Quartz for Montana Funeral Directors Supply but investigators found no merchandise taken. The rear window was broken and the intruder appeared to seek money over goods.
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Butte
West Quartz
Montana Funeral Directors Supply Company
Escort Carrier Loads Marine Fighter Planes
SAN DIEGO July 10. Marine fighter planes were loaded aboard the Escort Carrier Badoeng Strait for transport to the Korean front. The ship, recalled from a training cruise with 222 reserve midshipmen, prepared to carry 75 to 80 planes from the First Marine air wing. Also noted: Destroyer Tender Dixie sailed for Pearl Harbor to service task force Yoke. transports Pickaway George Clymer Henrico Archerner carrying heavy tanks and other war materiel to Korea.
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Calif
U.p)—Marine
Badoeng Strait
Naval Air Station Dock
San Diego Naval Station
Navy
First Marine Air Wing
Dixie
San
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian
Korea
Pickaway
George Clymer
Henrico
Archerner
Korea War Spurs Enlistments Throughout State
Montana Army and Air Force recruiters report a 60 percent rise in enlistments since President Truman ordered combat in Korea. Capt. M. R. Harris announced the move of the center to 41 West Park Street in the Thomas block, citing renewed national defense momentum and the need for trained personnel. Enlistments remain open to men aged 17 to 24 with parental consent for 17-year-olds, and waivers may apply for special skills. Reserve status changes will be officially announced from Seattle.
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Army
Air Force
Montana
Truman
South Korea
Far Pacific
Army and Air Force
M. R Harris
Montana Army and Air Force
Seattle
Harris
Tim
Old Butte High School
West Park Street
Ok Marquette
Fn Pacific
Army Air Force
Seattle An
Thomas Block
Harri
England and Russia seek Korea war stop aid
Britain again asked the Soviet Union to use its influence to halt fighting in Korea. Sir David Kelly carried a verbal note to Moscow, meeting Andrei Gromyko perhaps for the second time this week. Britain refused to commit to enforcing U.S. Formosa defense and said it would aid Korea efforts while not binding itself to Formosa defense.
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England
Russia
London
Britain
David Kelly
Moscow
Kelly
Andrei Y. Gromyko
Soviet Union
United Nations Security Council
Korea
United States
Gromyko
Formosa
Ernes Davies
Davies
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