Fresh U N Troops Land in Korea as Red Lines Shift
Fresh American divisions landed at Pohang and Pusan to relieve pressure on Taejon while North Korean infiltrators slipped behind 24th Division lines. MacArthur noted the 1st Cavalry Division moved in with full equipment and air cover, and the 25th Division followed earlier as reinforcements.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
South Korea
Taejon
MacArthur
Chungju-Hamchang
Sangju
Yongju-Andong
Jechon
Andong
Hamehang
Oa Pusan
Taejon Ront
Pohang
Pusan
Yongdok
Korea
25Th
1St Cavalry
Dispute Over 10 Percent Cut in Defense Bill Sparks Senate Debate
President Truman demands rejection of a Senate amendment cutting 10 percent from non-defensive items in a 34.7 billion appropriation, arguing to protect solvency. Senate leaders and Bridges Byrd back or oppose the amendment as Republicans press to trim home front and military spending amid Korean War pressures. The measure, pushed by 30 senators, aims to curb defense and non-defense spending to conserve funds.
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Truman
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Illinois
Erry
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Bridges
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Byrd
D-Va
Stephenson Church
Winchester Dentist Carried The Winchester Evening Star in 1906
Dr. Ralph B. Snapp a Winchester dentist and civic leader recalls starting as a carrier for The Star in 1906 at age 14 after a stint with News Item. He delivered in the northeast Winchester area north of Boscawen Street and east of Loudoun, and credits the job with teaching business and people skills.
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Winchester
Bill Garrard
Ralph B. Snapp
Virginia State Dental Association
Winchester Evening Star
Snapp
Young Snapp
The
Star
News-Item
George F. Norton
Boscawen St
Loudoun
County Seeks State Funds For James Wood High School
Frederick County asks the State Board of Education to apply its share of construction funds to the James Wood High School project debt. Superintendent R E Ayler notes a $160 494 grant may be used immediately, as county repairs continue and the new plant nears completion. The board recently borrowed $695 000 of an $800 000 Literary Fund loan for the James Wood project.
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Frederick County
James Wood High School
R. E. Ayler
State Board of Education
R. C. Hayden
J. G. Blount
Claude Graham
State Department of Education
Ayler
Kernstown
Bryarly
White Hall
Round Hill
Stephens City
Gravel Springs
James Wood
Nehru Pushes China Seat in United Nations
Indian Prime Minister Nehru reiterates from New Delhi and through Ambassador Vijaya Pandit his proposal to admit Communist China to the United Nations as a step toward settling the Korean crisis. He argues China’s seat would strengthen the UN against aggression despite U.S. opposition.
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Washington
India
Nehru
China
United Nations
Acheson
Russia
U.S
Security Council
State Department
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Stalin
Presidential Order Tightens Clamps On Housing Credit
Government actions curb housing credit to curb inflation and free materials for defense. FHA down payment rises 25 percent and VA mortgage guarantees tighten with proposed five percent cash requirement. Builders warn impact on buyers, sellers, and low income housing programs as nationwide housing activity slows from record pace.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
The
National Association of Home Builders
Typhoid Patients Are Recovering
Two Orchard Avenue children, Clarence Haymaker age 2 and Ellen age 5, are recovering from typhoid fever at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Ellen to be discharged today. Clarence admitted Monday after fever. Parents say four other children are well and all have immunizations. Local health officials conduct a thorough investigation to identify infection sources.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Clarence
Ellen
Russell Haymaker
Orchard Ave
State Department of Health
Paul Chapman
West Coast
Winchester
Korean fronts quick shift as fresh U S divisions enter
Com munists renew Taejon fighting with artillery while the 24th U S Division holds. Two fresh U S divisions, the first cavalry dismounted and the 25th, land and push inland seven miles from the east coast. Air warfare strikes targets behind lines. Wonsan and Pyongyang attacked. Truman asks Congress for 10 billion dollars to sustain Korea effort and mobilize reserves. Moscow reports new Red offensive around Taejon.
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U. S
First Cavalry
North Korea
Wonsan
Pyongyang
Washington
Truman
Congress
Korea
India
China
U. N
Moscow
Thief Gets Year Jail For Petty Larceny
J F Amelunxen of Dallas complained after his suitcase and clothing were reported stolen Saturday in front of the George Washington Hotel. Police arrested Floyd Frazier of Huntley Virginia for drunkenness, who wore the shoes. Frazier was tried in Police Court and received a 12 month sentence for petty larceny.
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J. F. Amelunxen
Dallas
Texas
Texan
Amelunxen
George Washington Hotel
George Washington
Floyd Frazier
Huntley
Frazier
Governor Battle Expands Virginia Civilian Defense Program
Governor Battle empowers Virginia Civilian Defense citing wartime uncertainties. He appoints J H Wyse as State Coordinator and Samuel Bemiss as unpaid special assistant to coordinate local councils and defense planning. A civilian defense office will operate in the Capitol with funds to be provided as needed.
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Richmond
Battle
Virginia
J. H. Wyse
Salem
Wyse
Samuel Bemiss
Capitol
Cominform May Lead Greece Attack Warned by UN Balkan Panel
A UN Balkan committee warned Cominform may plan an attack on Greece, citing Greek rebel leader Zachariades and recent troop movements in Southeast Europe. The report notes official denial from Greece and Yugoslavia and calls for caution amid propaganda fears. The panel reports from Geneva and maintains observers are in the field with headquarters in Athens.
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Lake Success
United Nations
Greece
Trveve Lie
U. N. Balkan Committee
Korea
Yugoslavia
Europe
Balkan Committee
Nicholas Zachariades
Zachariades
Comieform Journal
United States
Britain
Bulgaria
Albania
Geneva
Switzerland
U. N. General Assembly
Athens
Truman's Call in a Nutshell
President Truman urges Congress to expand military and mobilize civilian effort. Proposals affect families with tighter credit terms and potential higher taxes, while delaying price controls. Military ages face draft and active service calls. business faces material controls, rationing, and possible excess profits tax to curb profiteering.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Apple Harvest In New Jersey Slated For Soon
The 1950 apple crop is being harvested in New Jersey with the state as a main supplier to New York City and Atlantic markets. The season started later but fruit is normal size, with Starr Codlin and Twenty Ounce as principal varieties and dates for later picks noted.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Department of Agriculture
New York City
Atlantic Seaboard
Reserves to Be Called Washington Defense Dept Recall
The Defense Department announced today that the Army and Air Force will begin recalling a limited number of Reservists to active duty immediately.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army
Air Force
Government Power to Curb Food Price Rises
Washington notes the government can curb prices for many farm goods without strict price controls. It could set price ceilings on non perishable commodities via surplus disposal and selling at calculated levels, but it may freely price perishables to prevent deterioration. Parity and stock levels influence what prices the government can support or cap.
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Washington
Senate Banking
Senator Maybank
D-Sc
Maybank
Uncle Sam
Truman asks Congress for $10 billion starter military buildup
President Truman urged Congress to authorize a $10 billion initial mobilization to reinforce U S forces in Korea and deter further aggression worldwide He promised tax changes later and suggested voluntary restraint to avoid price controls and rationing He ordered defense plans to lift limits on force size and empower calls to active duty in reserves and National Guard units
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Free World
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Wurove
United Nations
Marshall Stalin
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Johnson
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