Korean Claims U S General Named Leader
Tokyo reports say American planes target Communist invaders in South Korea while U S navy conducts combat missions. Early dispatches claim U S officers appoint Gen Church to command a joint defense operation as Gen MacArthur pledges bombers and antitank guns. Four North Korean Yak fighters were shot down near the airlift route to Japan.
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Truman's Korea Message Expands U.S. Aid and Fleet Moves
President Truman states that North Korean forces invaded Korea and UN Security Council calls for ceasefire. He orders the 7th fleet to guard Formosa, strengthens Philippines forces, accelerates aid to France and Indo China, and directs ambassador Austin to report actions to the UN council. The speech frames the conflict as a fight against communism and emphasizes upholding international law.
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Congress Leaders Back New Policy Of Resisting Reds
Washington June 27 Congress leaders quickly backed President Pruman action drawing a line against Communist advances in the Pacific and ordering air and sea support for Korea. Senators Millikin Knowland and others urged united support, noting existing authority and funds for Korea and China aid. The House applauded the President as leaders urged U N backing and readiness to fund any necessary war effort.
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Soviet and Yank U N Delegates Hold Session
Soviet and United States delegates to the United Nations Security Council met at a secret luncheon before the council opened to consider action to halt the Korean conflict. Ambassadors Malik and Gross attended as Britain China Yugoslavia delegations were absent.
Planes and navies ordered to aid Korea and formosa
President Truman orders United States planes and warships to assist South Korean forces in a broad policy of firmness in the Pacific. He directs the fleet to intervene against any Communist invasion of Formosa and expands aid to the Philippines and Indo China, while urging Chiang Kai-shek to stop attacks on the Chinese mainland. Tokyo reports four Communist planes shot down during a refugee air lift. United States bombers may head for Korea as a UN security council meeting on the conflict nears. About 350 advisers travel south, a Soviet dispatch claims the ceasefire talk lacks legality due to Moscow's absence. Berlin papers forecast a Communist win in Korea and warn West Germany to join the Soviet peace camp.
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Market Values Go In Selling Waves
New York June 27 The pledge of support for Korea and Formosa by President Truman sparked a heavy selling wave in the stock market today. Prices had rallied before the Washington announcement, but yesterday’s and today’s declines were estimated at more than five billion dollars as selling intensified across key issues.
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Northwest Airlines suspends routes to Seoul in 1947 plan
Seattle June 27 Northwest Airlines announced it has suspended operations into Seoul Korea. Johnson pressed about U S troop disposition and mobilization asked if air forces would operate from fields in South Korea He replied no comment and stated Truman had said all he would in his statement.
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Draft Extension Extends Selective Service One Year
Washington reports senate and house conferees agreed to extend the 1948 selective service act for one year until July 9, 1951. The deal authorizes the President to order the National Guard and all reserves to active federal service for up to 21 months, amid tensions from Korea.
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Witnesses Advised By Johnson In Military Testimony
Defense Secretary Johnson urged military witnesses to present official views and their own decisions with honesty, then act decisively once a choice is made. He spoke at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces during graduation exercises amid reports on Korea. US and South Korean forces reported gains around Seoul and threats of a wider clash as field headquarters were discussed. there were unconfirmed moves and leadership shifts in the Korean counterattack.
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Late Showers Forecast Near Mountains Weather Update
A weather note predicts scattered afternoon showers near mountain areas tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Yesterday’s high reached 101 degrees and the low was 72. The 1911 record high for the date was 111 degrees, with Phoenix and Yuma hitting 107 each.
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Dulles Starts Journey Home from Tokyo Mission
Tokyo June 27 John Foster Dulles, state department adviser, termed the North Korean invasion unprovoked and deliberately prepared. He spoke at the airport before flying home to Washington after meetings with President Syngman Rhee, General MacArthur, and Japanese officials on postwar peace and security issues.
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Former Arizonian Tokyo Dispatches Update
Former Arizonian Brig. Gen. John K was sent to Tokyo for unspecified duties as of June 27. The brief dispatch notes his reassignment and leaves unclear the timing and nature of his mission.
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Baseball Scores NATIONAL First Game
St Louis led 9 to 3 after three innings and finished with 9 runs. Chicago trailed 3 to 2 at the end of the first three frames and ended with 2 runs.
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Harriman Leaves Paris for United States
Paris June 27 W Averell Harriman, President Truman's new foreign affairs advisor, travels by plane back to Washington after his Paris visit as part of his new role.
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