Drafting Law To Bolster Price Machinery Price Se
Washington reports that President Truman plans legislation to strengthen price and rent controls and tighten food price management. Spence of Kentucky said the bill will be sent to Congress soon, with a possible price freeze and wage ceilings anticipated this week. DiSalle indicated regional offices will open nationwide to enforce general price controls.
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Washington
Spence
Kentucky
White House
Truman
Senate House Economic Committee
Eric Johnston
DiSalle
O'Mahoney
di Salle
Price
Johnston
O’mahoney
Cyrus S. Ching
Ching
Lamington volcano devastates New Guinea jungle desert
Volcanic ash from Mt Lamington hardened the jungle region into a wasteland near Popendetta New Guinea with estimates of up to 3000 dead including 34 Europeans Meager medical supplies and airlifted aid were rushed to burned Papuans as aircraft shuttled between Lae and the forward emergency hospital at Popendetta A volcano expert cautioned further major activity was unlikely for about a week or longer
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Australia
New Guinea
Mt. Lamington
Sydney Sun
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Lae
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Casualty Rate Off In Korean War Weekly Totals
Defense Department reports a 1,064 weekly rise in Korean war casualties, the smallest increase since late November, bringing total casualties to 46,201 and total deaths to 7,? Marine and Air Force figures detailed. Army accounts show 5,385 killed in action with Navy 58 and Marines 1,118.
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Defense Department
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Navy
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Truelock Case Nears Jury Deliberation Self Defense Claim
Hollis Truelock 33, accused of murder without malice in the Kilroy No 2 incident, testifies he acted in self defense during a struggle with Lige King and his brother Claude. Jury to hear final arguments after Judge Bishop completes jury charging and the court reconvenes.
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Truelock
Lige King
Kilroy
Panhandle Highway
King
Henry
Bishop
Trulock
Claude
No New Runways Planned at Amarillo Base
Globe Washington bureau reports barracks to house about 17 000 airmen and bachelor officers for roughly 100 officers will be built at Amarillo Air Force Base. The structure will be temporary rather than permanent, designed to last about ten years.
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Globe
Washington Bureau
Washington
Amarillo Air Force Base
Weldon Davis Missing in Action in Korea War
War correspondent recalls roadside chat with Weldon A. Davis, Pvt. of the Second Artillery Command, missing in action near Miryang, Korea. Davis, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Carragan of Amarillo, had lived with relatives in Amarillo and previously served in the Navy.
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Actio
Korea
David Rasco
Rasco
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Weldon A. Davis
John Carragan
Mirror
Davis
Korean Battlefront
Carragan
Mable Dixon
Miryang
Naktong River
Pusan
Second Artilery Command
Amarillo
Panhandle
Navy
Amarillo base plans clarified amid air force reactivation
Rex B Baxter reports Air Force Training Command claims no new runways at Amarillo Air Force Base and that the site will host a ground school with limited flying. Barracks costs rise to about 10 million dollars as hundreds of buildings are planned, though exact numbers depend on land fit. Baxter tours Washington and Dallas offices seeking NPR and NPA info while awaiting a new Amarillo branch price control office decision.
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Rex B. Baxter
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Air Force Training Command
Baxter
Amarillo Air Force Base
Robert W. Harper
Pantex
Atomic Energy Ssion
Dallas
Scott Air Force Base
Texas
National Production Authority
NPR
NPA
Iene Ae Baxter
Globe News Opens Doors for Open House Display
The Globe News invites the public to tour the new building during an open house Sunday through Wednesday. View expansive press rooms with display windows and the largest ink well in town while learning how a paper is assembled from raw stock to finished product. Hours are 1 to 6 on Sunday and 1 to 9 30 on Monday to Wednesday. Bring the family.
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Globe News
West and Allies Propose Paris Meeting on East West Tensions
The United States Britain and France sent new notes to Russia proposing a preliminary Paris meeting as a step toward a Big Four conference to ease world tensions. They refuse a general council of foreign ministers focusing only on Germany and seek Moscow's agreement on addressing principal problems for real improvement. Moscow was asked to confirm willingness to engage and to set dates if agreed. Paris was raised as the meeting site with leading talks possible in New York for the larger conference.
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Britain
France
Russia
Paris
Council of Foreign Ministers
Germany
Moscow
Soviet Union
West
New York
New Chinese Peace Talk Cleared for Immediate Talks
LAKE SUCCESS New Peace plan discussion arises as Peiping signals willingness to join a seven power conference on Far Eastern issues and possibly Korea cease fire terms. Indian delegation confirms receipt of a message viewed as encouraging while US aims for UN condemnation of Communist China as aggressor.
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Dean Acheson
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Britain
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U N Spearhead Reaches 33 Miles From Border in Korea
U N spearhead armor punched 33 miles toward the 38th parallel in Central Korea within sight of Hoengsong, the deepest Red penetration since Seoul fell. American jet fighters clashed with MiG-15s over northwest Korea, driving several enemy planes toward Manchuria while Allied helicopters rescued five downed airmen. In the central push, Reds were driven from Wonju and Hoengsong with minimal opposition, though a larger force remained east of Yongwol.
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Kunu
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No-Man’s-Land
Yongwol
Ichon
Weather and Frontline War Notes Near Hoengsong
Amarillo area forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures today through Thursday with highs near 58. Panhandle outlook remains favorable for farm work. West Texas and New Mexico show mainly fair conditions. In Korea the Allied column withdrew after heavy fighting near Hoengsong. one Communist gun crew member was captured and enemy casualties rose as UN forces moved toward Yongwol and Ichon amid air bombardment.
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Os Ae
Panhandle
West Texas
New Mexico
Hoengsong
California area jolted by slow earthquake near El Centro
Imperial and Riverside counties were rocked by a slow rolling quake late last night with no reported damage.
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Imperial
Riverside Counties
Boy’s Bike Tale Shows City Hopeful Faith
An Amarillo youngster, about ten, reported the theft of his bicycle to Chief Detective J. L. King claiming it disappeared about two years ago. He asked if the department had heard anything, expressing confidence in police help.
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Amarillo
J. L. King
King
Nip Chinese Plot To Kill Quirino
Manila intelligence sources report a group of Chinese would be assassins were arrested in a Communist plot to kill President Elpidio Quirino and other Philippine officials. The plot, directed by Chinese businessman Co Pak, involves Hukbalahap violence and deportation charges. A national defense source confirms four would‑be assassins detained.
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Manila
Elpido Quirino
Co Pak
US Jet Bombers Arrive in Britain for First Time
The US Air Force announced four B-45 jet bombers, the first ever sent to England, have arrived in London marking a new era of American air power in Britain.
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Britain
London
England
Friona Youth Charged With Slaying of 72YearOld Grandmother
Lloyd Herschel Pierce, about 16, is charged with murder in Bowie County for the Monday night shooting of Mrs. Missouri Coleman, 72, who sat in a rocking chair at her farm home two miles southwest of New Boston. Witnesses saw a youth with a .22 rifle near the home, and Pierce’s family ties to the area are noted. District Attorney Maxwell Welch said motive is not revealed and that the boy had a juvenile record including a stay at Boy's Town after cattle mutilations. The case recalls 1946 phantom murders but authorities say there is no link.
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Bowie County
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Robert Pierce
Missouri Coleman
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Welch
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