Confused Wrangle Over Mobilization At Home Subsides
Washington reports a wrangle over mobilization controls subsides as Congress shows signs Truman will accept standby economic powers. The Senate and House debated wage price and rationing plans, with both rejecting automatic controls and flirting with standby authority. The House vote penalizes hoarders with a year in jail and a $10,000 fine.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Senate Banking Committee
Full House
Senate
House
Senate Committee
Bernard Baruch
House Banking Committee
Fuel Arrival at Formosa Amid War Plane Debate
The U S Navy tanker Cimarron arrived at Keelung in Formosa escorted by three American warships with a full load of aviation fuel. Speculation swirled over whether the fuel is for American or Chinese Nationalist aircraft, while General MacArthur said fuel would be supplied for both sides. Six American jet fighters arrived yesterday and cruiser Juneau anchored with Cimarron in the harbor as two destroyers kept guard offshore.
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Taipei
Formosa
Cimarron
Woolen Company Golden Anniversary Draws 2000 Attendants
About 2000 people toured the Virginia Woolen Company Piccadilly Street plant for a Golden Anniversary celebration with luncheon and a program led by U S Senator Harry F Byrd. Six veterans received gold pocket watches inscribed with name and years of service.
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Virginia Woolen Company
Piccadilly Street
U.S
Harry F. Byrd
H. B. McCormac, Jr
Albert Foreman
N. Kent St
Ernest Carper
Peyton St
C. Howard Lamp
Woodstock Lane
Charles Anderson
National Avenue
Apple Convention Draws Area Attendees From Virginia
Local residents Lester Arnold of Winchester E Blackburn Moore Ralph Dorsey Edith Ritter George R Green and Alex Earle from White Post plan to attend the International Apple Association convention next week. Officials from government agencies will discuss surplus food disposal and mobilization stockpiles while delegates consider forming the American Apple Foundation. A post convention picnic is set for Senator Harry F Byrd’s estate on August 12.
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Lester Arnold
Winchester
E. Blackburn Moore
Ralph Dorsey
Edith Ritter
Berryville
George R. Green
Alex Earle
White Post
Iscuss
Department of Agriculture
J. Pervis Milner
Food Trades
Food Distribution Programs
Apple
American Apple Foundation, Inc
Don Rubel
Fruit and Vegetable Branch
Harry F. Byrd
Fighting on Beach at Potomac River Resort Center
Fighting broke out between white and Black participants during a Negro swimming party at the Potomac River resort center in Colonial Beach this afternoon.
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Colonial Beach
Potomac River
One Package Money Bill Divides Senate Over Budget Reform
The Senate approved a 34.24 billion dollar single package for most federal agencies ending June 30 with foreign aid separated. Critics argue the change speeds up process, while supporters say it consolidates the budget. The measure totals 32.052 billion in cash and 2.1846 billion in contract authority, leaving Truman’s request behind by about 1.92 billion. A McClellan proposal to cut Marshall Plan funds failed 41 to 38.
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Washington
Senate
House Conference Committee
House
Truman
McClellan
D-Ark
Extra Military Funds Sought By Truman
President Truman asks Congress for 950 million dollars in naval planes and outlines extended enlistment for Navy and Army personnel. The drive adds to the 16.5 billion already requested since Koreawar began. Congress members push arming German and Japanese forces amid broader mobilization notes. The Military Sea Transport Service reports 78 U.S. flagships and 13 foreign ships chartered, with 105 vessels reactivated.
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Navy
Congress
Truman
Army
Defense Department
Korea
Military Sea Transport Service
U. S
Russia Veto Threat Ties UN Moves to Reds Presence
Soviet delegate Malik backs a cease fire and seating Red China at the UN council. He aims to veto any action on Korea without the five permanent powers present, while Austin and Jebb push for action recognizing South Korea. The council resumes after a weekend recess.
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Malik
U.S
Britain
U. S
Austin
Sir Gladwyn Jebb
Republic of Korea
South Korea
Russia
North Korea
U. N
MacArthur
Council
Red China
Korea
Pleasant Weather Expected to Last
The city will see continued cool conditions through tomorrow with a fair forecast on Sunday. After a chilly night dipping to 53, today’s highs stayed in the low 70s, offering relief after the summer’s hottest spell so far.
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Mercury
Minister Seeks Permanent United Nations Korean Force
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Ben C. Limb called for a permanent UN military force to govern the Korean War and deter any future challenge to UN will. He argued such a force would ensure Korea’s suffering is repaid and safeguard global security.
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Korea
Ben C. Limb
South Korea Republic
United Nations
Limb
Kurtz Mid-Summer Furniture Sale Ad
An advertisement promotes Kurtz mid summer sale offering finest quality furniture at big discounts. It notes no extra charge for credit and emphasizes Sunday dining at The Golden Glow, open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with complete fountain service and a slogan The House of Good Food.
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Kurtz
Golden Glow
House OF Good Food
Proposals Made Today for Arming Japs and Germans
In Washington bipartisan calls rose in Congress to arm Germans and Japanese to defend against a possible Communist attack. Magnuson proposed voluntary Japanese enlistment in the U S Armed Forces while Russell and Lodge urged an international police force with German and Japanese units.
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Washington
Congress
Magnuson
D-Wash
Russell
D-Ga
Lodge
R-Mass
United States
United Nations
George
MacArthur
Cable
Japan
Korea
Tydings
Judge to Pay For Jailing Man
A Los Angeles judge must pay damages for falsely arresting John G. Frazier who laughed at a Huntington Park official during lunch. Superior Judge Samuel Blake ruled that judicial immunity does not shield a judge eating in a public restaurant and ordered consideration of the sum. Frazier was acquitted of disturbing the peace and the judge who jailed him was defeated for reelection.
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Los Angeles
Samuel Blake
Justice of the Peace
Stanley Moffatt
Huntington Park
John G. Frazier
Moffatt
Frazier
Blake
Congress May Write Its Own Rules For New Taxes
The Senate Finance Committee signals it may diverge from White House tax plans to fund $5 billion in new revenue. It supports about $148 million in new revenue, rejectsHouse changes, and weighs a corporate dividends withholding measure projected to raise $175 million. Committee aims to curb loopholes and impose stricter taxes on individuals and corporations. It may also end the practice of using short term film corporations to dodge higher income taxes.
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Francis le May
Washington
Congress
Truman
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
White House
House
Red Invasion Of Tibet Planned
Hong Kong reports that Wen Wei Pao cites a Liu Po-Cheng claim that Chinese Communist forces will march into Tibet to drive out American imperialism and solidify western defense. The note notes Tibet's 3 million people, Lama rule, and long isolation amid Beijing's sovereignty claims since the 17th century.
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Hong Kong
Tibet
Wen Wei Pao
Liu Po-Cheng
Germany and Saar To Be in Council
Western foreign ministers voted to grant Western Germany and the Saar associate membership in the European Council's upper house the Ministerial Committee Irish Foreign Minister Sean MacBride announced after the morning session The move aims toward full membership as Germany may gain a foreign ministry and complete council status once the occupation regime changes are enacted by Britain France and the U S
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Strasbourg
France
Western Germany
Saar
Council of Europe
Sean MacBride
European Council
Western Europe
Committee of Ministers
Robert Schuman
Britain
U. S
Germany
Schuman
Clarifying U S China Ties With MacArthur Harriman Talks
President Truman sent his foreign affairs coordinator to General MacArthur in Tokyo to discuss Formosa and other outstanding issues from the Korean crisis. The trip aims to clarify relations with the Chinese Nationalists and address key regional concerns.
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Washington
U. S
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
W. Averell Harriman
Truman
MacArthur
Oe Man
Wakntas
Harriman
Formosa
Confused Marines Fire on Each Other in Korea
In Korea early today U S Marines exchanged heavy fire for about six hours near a command post leaving one dead. The night battle began before midnight with rifle and carbine shots echoing across ridges and gullies as officers warned of consequences if repeated.
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Tom Lambert
Korea
U. S
David Duncan
Local Questions on Editorial Page
Clarke County is named for General James Clarke. Winchester streets with distinctly English names number several, suggesting a theme explored on the Editorial Page.
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Clarke County
Winchester
Red forces cross Naktong as U N troops hold line
Daylight fighting mounts as North Korean troops push across the Naktong River in the northern sector while U S and South Korean units strengthen positions in central and southern Korea. MacArthur’s dispatch notes heavy NK losses in Chinju area and warns of a possible major southern push toward Pusan Taegu lines.
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Tokyo
South Korea
Naktong River
MacArthur
U. S
35Th
Chinju
Madanga
Naktong
Sangju
Eighth Army
Korea
Pusan-Taegu
Pusan
Taegu
Waegwan
Six Crew Escaped Fireball Crash Near Tinker AFB
A C-46 twin engine Marine transport crashed in heavy fog near Oklahoma City, disintegrating on impact. All six crew members escaped to safety before a fuel-fed blaze exploded, drawing thousands to the field east of Tinker Air Force Base. Maj. L. W. Wright of Tinker said no photos would be allowed.
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Oklahoma City
Here
Tinker Air Force Base
Maj
L. W. Wright
Tinker Public Information Officer
Cherry Point
N. C
Moffit Field
Calif
Wright
Air Force
Pingley and Carper Cleaners toClose Week of Aug 14 for Vacations
The cleaners will close the week starting August 14 and reopen Monday August 21. A notice from Pingley & Carper appears on page 1, column 8, item 3.
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Madeline's Beauty Shop
Madeline's
Sam’s Cash Grocery
So. Kent
Pingley & Carper Cleaners
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