UN Forces Near Seoul as Tanks Break Through to Edge
United Nations forces driving with American Turkish and Puerto Rican infantry reach within six miles of Seoul after four mile advances. U N tank columns cordon the approach while air observers note massed Chinese and North Korean reinforcements along a new line near the Han River.
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Earnest Hobbrecht
Tokyo
U.P
United Nations
Seoul
8Th Army
Eighth Army
Han River
U. S
Bartlett
Colvin
Anyang
Fisher
Tragedy as 81 Die In Horrific Train Plunge
In Perth Amboy New Jersey February 7 a commuter train wreck leaves 81 dead and many injured. A coroner’s office scene reveals distraught families identifying victims while ambulances haul bodies and witnesses recall the shock.
Broker Express Train Wreck In New Jersey Kills 81
Engineer Joseph H Fitzsimmons admitted traveling at twice the limit as the Broker Express derailed on a temporary trestle near Woodbridge New Jersey. At least 81 killed more than 500 injured in the nation s worst rail disaster in 33 years with investigators probing for sabotage and cause.
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Woodbridge
N. J
New Jersey
U.P
August F. Grenier
New York
Pennsylvania
Copters Save 8 From Reds in Korea Rescue
In Korea’s 5th Air Force area two helicopters rescued eight wounded infantrymen surrounded by Communist forces. The pilots faced heavy small arms fire and used their pistols to fend off attackers while lowering and lifting the casualties. Wounded men waved to allied planes at dusk, with extraction delayed until daylight due to darkness.
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5Th Air Force
Korea
U.P
United States backs Japan U N bid via Dulles visit
Tokyo February 7 Ambassador John Foster Dulles told Japanese women the United States will support Japan's bid to join the United Nations. He spoke to the diet delegates ahead of a peace treaty talks and before a meeting with General MacArthur.
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Tokyo
John Foster Dulles
United States
Japan
United Nations
Gen. MacArthur
Yankee Bayonets Rout Communists on Korean Hill
Western Front Korea February 7 An American infantry company charged a hill three miles west of Anyang driving terrified Chinese Reds from the summit after a failed attempt to blast entrenched defenders. Forty enemy bodies were counted on the hill and another fifty were shot in retreat.
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Korea
Anyang
Associated Press
Jim Martenhoff
Work Begins in Tucson Expansion Amid Major Building Plans
In Tucson, work starts on Hughes Tool Co plant preparations south of the municipal airport while Blanton & Cole survey land. Housing plans for Davis Monthan air base expansion call for 300 units with FHA financing, totaling up to 3 million dollars.
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Tucson
Hughes Tool Co
Blanton & Cole Surveyors
del E. Webb Construction Co
Howard Hughes’ Company
C. Richard Dalton
FHA
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Washington
United States Corps of Engineers
Dalton
Air Force
Craycroft Road
Czechs Join Russians In UN Charge On U S Actions
Lake Success February 7 Czechoslovakia plans to back a Communist bloc case accusing the United States of aggression against China in a 60 nation committee. Tsarapkin urged a resolution condemning U S actions for damages to China and consequences for Formosa. The bloc cites alleged U S violations, a destroyer boarding a Chinese vessel, and plans to use Formosa as a military base. The United States rejects the charges, saying the Formosa measures aim to stop Korea's spread and deny occupation of Formosa.
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Lake Success
Czechoslovakia
United States
China
Russia
Poland
Soviet Ukraine
Semyon. K. Tsarapkin
People’s Republic of China
U.S
U. S
Formosa
Peiping
Seventh Fleet
GOP Opposes Troops To Europe Move
United Press reports Senate Republicans resist administration push to send American troops to Europe with Ken Wherry opposing quick hearings. Senator Smith urges full information per Eisenhower. Other items note Louisiana Sheriff Clancy questioned on gambling, secret House Armed Services draft debates, rising tax plans, RFC investigations, and hiring of John Courtney to probe defense programs.
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Washington
Senate
Europe
GOP
Kenneth S. Wherry
Sen
H. Alexander Smith
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
John J. Courtney
Rail Workers Returning To Jobs Here
About 75 percent of Tucson's striking railroad Reeves men were back at work. By yesterday many returned and by last night only four were needed for a full crew. The yardmaster reported a record for the Southern Pacific Tucson division after moving hundreds of cars and servicing eight westbound and seven eastbound trains. Embargoes expected to lift in two to three days as more switchmen return.
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D-M
Blanton & Cole
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ft. Huachuca
John Sundt
M. M. Sundt Construction Co
Air Force
T. M. Sundt
Tucson
Reeves
Southern Pacific
R. D. Chastain
Henry Paine
Paine
Verne Iverson
Chastain
Switchmen Back to Work as Strike Slows Production
The switchmen's sick strike eased today and plants moved to resume full war production. The strike ended in the east, but Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members were slow to return in Chicago and St Louis, major rail hubs, with lingering effects slowing factories from material shortages and transport gaps for finished goods.
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United Press
East
Brotherhood of Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
Tucson Weather Continues Clear Skies and Warm Temps
The airport weather bureau reports Tucson will stay sunny with clear skies and warm temperatures for at least another day. Yesterday's high reached 72 degrees, four below last year’s 76 record, with a 43 degree low last night. Nearby readings include Yuma 82/53, Phoenix 76/46, Douglas 70/34, Flagstaff 54/21, and Grand Canyon 51/30.
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Airport Weather Bureau
Tucson
Arizona
Yuma
Phoenix
Douglas
Flagstaff
Grand Canyon
Dewey to Speak on Foreign Policy at Lincoln Day Dinner
New York governor Thomas E Dewey will deliver an important address on foreign policy on February 12. The remarks will be broadcast from the National Republican Club annual Lincoln Day dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, announced by Chairman Daniel J Reisner.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
National Republican Club
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Daniel J. Reisner
One Death Among Seven on Woodbridge Train Crew
New York reports that only one of seven crew members on the Pennsylvania train wrecked at Woodbridge New Jersey last night was killed. Fireman Albert M. Dunn of Point Pleasant is dead. others including conductor John H. Bishop and engineman Joseph Fitzsimmons are listed as unharmed or not seriously hurt. Remaining crew members are Vincent D. Lowery, E M Craige, and W D Jones with residences in Point Pleasant Bell Rose and Bay Head New Jersey.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
A. Leonardo
N. J
Irving Teeple
Fitzsimmons
Leslie Cavanagh
Seagirt
New York
Bay Head Junction
Woodbridge
New York City
Albert M. Dunn
Point Pleasant
John H. Bishop
E. M. Craige
Vincent D. Lowery
Bellrose
N. Y
Joseph Fitzsimmons
W. D. Jones
Bay Head
Seek Taxes On Our State Purchases Seek Taxes On Our State Purchases
A Phoenix bill proposed a 2 percent tax on merchandise bought outside Arizona to protect local merchants. The plan mirrors the sales tax rate, with penalties, and requires all retailers selling in Arizona to register. Exemptions include items already taxed, military supplies, and property brought in by nonresidents for business use.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Senate
Sen
A. C. Stanton
D-Greenlee
Howard Pyle
Ture
Tax Commission
List Of Known Dead In Pennsylvania Railroad Wreck
The list names numerous victims from New Jersey towns including Asbury Park Belmar Red Bank Long Branch and Oceanport among others. Names include Norman Aumack Berthold Baker Henry Bender Myron Bennett Ruth Crimmens Ruth Dick Robert Dick and many more with ages ranging from teens to sixties.
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Dickson Jewelry Co
Baker, Berthold W
Asbury Park
Campbell
William
Belmar
Coyle
John H
Red Bank
Crawford
Ruliff E
Crimmens
Ruth
Laurence Harbor
Cutler
Pratt
Robert D
Port Au Peck
Dougherty
George A
Long Branch
N. J
West End
Ferguson
John
Cliffwood
Fischer
Elmer J
Fleming
Thomas
Jersey City
Frank
Katherine
Ocean Grove
Larry
Brielle
Fulmer
Michael
Bradley Beach
Gracie, George
Sears
Alvin
Stevens
Florence
Stokes
Everard
Sea Girt
Summers
Henry
van Exter
Edwin
Walter
Val Valiet
Stewart
Shrewsbury
Venturing
Victor
Vietz
Julius
Fair Haven
Ward
Joseph Jr
Watkins
John R
Whiting
Harold W. Wilder
Edward H
Interlaken
Wolfe
Russell
Elberon
Wwymbs
Charles F
Main St
Oceanport
Wynn
Mrs
Point Pleasant
Young
Robert
Rumson
Index to Harvey Revisions on Page Five
The note lists page references for column topics across the newspaper. It mentions Harvey needing edits on page five, Pearson's column on page six, and various sections including art on page eleven, income tax series on page nineteen, and school news on page six. Other items include Arizona Album, Financial Vic Comics, a crossword, Radio, Editorials, Society, Films, and Sports on pages two through eighteen.
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Pearson
Ariz
Financial Vic Comics
Gabress
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