Cold War Flares Into Korea War On U.N. Condemning Invasion
The piece surveys heavy congressional battles over power policy, including Kerr bill proposals expanding federal industry missions and a competing basing bill. It discusses private power interests, federal authority, and the push toward nationalized electricity, with references to REA loans, hydro projects, and the Public Power Administration’s role amid postwar political contention.
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Cold War turns hot as North Korea invades South Korea
Reports indicate North Korean forces backed by Soviet tanks and pilots crossed the border, advancing up to 12 miles toward Seoul with as many as 640,000 ground troops and 90 tanks. Washington begins evacuating 600 Americans while South Korea defenses, led by Maj. Gen. Choi Byung Kud, brace for heavy fighting.
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Senate approves FARM SUPPORTS bill amid debate and tariff clash
The Senate passed a bill increasing the Commodity Credit Corporation borrowing authority by 2 billion to 6.75 billion dollars after a fierce floor fight over a provision blocking foreign farm imports cited as a threat to domestic price supports. President Truman expected to sign.
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United Nations calls for cease-fire as North Korea attacks
The United Nations condemned the North Korean assault as an unprovoked attack and ordered an immediate cease-fire in Korea during an emergency session. The Soviet bloc delegates were absent. President Truman rushed back to Washington to coordinate a strong response while arms aid to Korea began. In another disaster report, an Northwest Airlines jet crashed into Lake Michigan near St Joseph during a thunderstorm, killing two passengers and three crew members. wreckage and bodies were recovered two days later.
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Press Editors Unite On Korea War Response
A chorus of editorial voices nationwide signals united support for action in Korea. Highlights include calls for decisive UN and U.S. intervention, plus warnings against appeasement and the fate of the League of Nations.
Education shortage to worsen says Givens
National Education Association executive secretary Willard H. E. Givens warns in his annual report that the nation faces a growing shortage of teachers and classrooms. He projects the school population rising from 24,895,000 to 34,091,080 in the next decade, requiring about 750,000 more teachers.
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National Education Association
Givens
Old Housewife Tips From A Bygone Era
A collection of practical household hints includes mint lemonade, parsley butter for fish, drying young mint leaves for flavoring, waxed paper reuse in cracker boxes, ashes around geraniums to extend life, and painting basement steps white for safety.
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