Senate mulls vote on RFC shakeup plan
Washington AP report shows President Truman urging a Senate vote on a plan to overhaul the Reconstruction Finance Corpora tion amid a widening inquiry into RFC loan influence. Fulbright panel revelations mention a White House mink coat tied to a loan, and Senator Tobey claims a recorded call shows the President accusing colleagues of improper fees.
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Washington
Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate
Fulbright
D-Ark
Fiag
White House
RFC
Capehart
R-Ind
Joseph Short
E. Merl Young
Short
Young
Youngs
Missouri
Tobey
R-Nh
Congress
Gunmen Take $35,000 Payroll at Newburyport Plant
Five gunmen wearing red bandanas robbed the Towle Sterling plant payroll of about $35,000 near a loading platform behind the plant. They shot Patrolman George F Lawler twice in the neck and leg, wounding him critically, as state police launched a wide search with 10 cruisers. Edmund Browne, a bank messenger, was the target of the haul.
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Newburyport
Mase
Towle Sterling Silver
George F Lawler
H. Patterson Hale
Edmund Browne
UN Army Needs Men from 60 Nations
Sixty United Nations members received letters requesting how quickly they can deploy units of their armed forces to the UN Anti Aggression Army. The United States has begun assessing its manpower, predicting a figure for soldiers, sailors and airmen to report to Secretary General Trygve Lie within the month, while the Pentagon withholds specifics.
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United Nations
United States
Trygve
Pentagon
Pope Receives Princess Elizabeth and Duke at Private Audience
Pope Pius today granted a private audience to Princess Elizabeth of England and the Duke of Edinburgh. The meeting at Vatican City underscored royal ties and ongoing relations between the Holy See and Britain.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius
Elizabeth of
England
the Duke of Edinburgh
Samples Heist in Memphis in Brassieres Theft
Memphis sales man J B Ditto seeks recovery after a theft of samples valued at two hundred dollars. The item mentions a loot and a thief, with New Orleans origin and Birmingham, England, brief notes. A separate item reports Miss Jean Loftthouse suing Fred Partridge for breach of promise after 21 years of calls ending with his marriage to another woman.
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New Orleans
J. B. Ditto
Memphis
Birmingham
England
Jean Loftthouse
Fred Partridge
Two B-29 Defenses Fall As Reds Fight Deeper
In the big air battles near the Yalu River two U.S. B-29 Superfortresses were shot down by Red jets. Eight Red Mig-15s were definitely shot down and 11 damaged, while U.S. fighters and bombers claimed probable destruction of four Reds. Allied ground actions included advances along the western front and continued assaults near Yonchan and Hantan River.
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Washington
Yalu River
U.S
United Nations
Hantan River
Yonchan
North Korea
Lier Stranded On Mt Rainier In Record Try
Lieut John Hodgkins of Selma California, 31, radar shows he landed atop Mount Rainier in a Piper Cub. He endured subzero temperatures overnight as Air Force and Park Service seek a rescue plan. Two emergency drops were made into the crater but Hodgkins remains stranded on the peak.
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Mecchord Air Base
Wash
Air Force
Mount Rainier
John Hodgkins
Selma
Calif
Air Force and Park Service
Hodgkins
South America
Spanaway
Tacoma
Crater
Maharajah of Baroda Loses Income and Titles
In New Delhi the government stripped the Baroda ruler of all royal titles and nearly 1 million dollars in annual revenue. Fateh Singh, 21, named successor to the titles and privileges. Prime Minister Nehru to explain in Parliament the crackdown and loss of the privy purse of 2.65 million rupees.
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New del
India
Maharajah of
Baroda
Maharajah
Fateh Singh
Jawaharal Nehru
Relieving Mac Mistake Urged by Marietta Group
A 4 A resolution asserting President Truman erred in relieving General MacArthur was adopted at a mass meeting in Marietta attended by about 400 people. The gathering, called and led by former Army officer Frank B. Amrine Jr, also demanded Secretary of State Acheson’s removal.
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Truman
MacArthur
Acheson
Marietta Army
Frank B. Amrine, Jr
Man Admits Poisoning Wife 10 Years Ago
John Higgins 47 told police he killed his wife Hallie Higgins 10 years ago in East Liverpool Ohio by poisoning wine. The death was then listed as a death by own action. Columbiana County Ohio district attorney confirms.
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Minbola
John
Tennessee
Five Die When Train Hits Car At Grade Crossing
WaCO Texas authorities report a passenger train struck a car at a grade crossing yesterday, killing four or five people and prompting a formal inquiry into the incident and safety at the crossing.
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Waco
Tex
Taft urges aggressive war against China to avoid World War III
Senator Taft tells Yale Engineering Association that preventing a third world conflict requires a bold move against Communist China. He cites Formosa troops and South China guerrillas as leverage and argues a full invasion would risk provoking Soviet war, challenging the president’s Korea policy and Maginot line defense logic.
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NEW York
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
China
Taft
Yale Engineering Association
Formosa
Korea
Vote Near on Draft Bill in House
The House may vote today on a bill to lower the draft age to 18, extend service to 26 months, and create a national security training corps. A substitute by Rep. Barden was defeated 232 to 140. Rep. Towe sought to block sending inductees abroad without prior Congressional approval. Vinson predicted rejection of the amendment.
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Washington
House
Barden
D-Nc
Towe
R-Nj
Congress
Vinson D-Gal
Armed Services’ Committee
Five Japanese Soldiers Shot by Philippine Patrol
Five Japanese soldiers, still in tattered Imperial Army uniforms, were killed by a Philippine army patrol near Bongabong on Mindoro Island after refusing to surrender. The incident was announced by the National Defense headquarters.
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Manila
Imperial Army
Philippines Army
National Defense Headquarters
Bongabong
Mindoro
Philippines
Dems Weigh MacArthur Hearing on War Record
Washington AP says administration leaders may invite Gen Douglas MacArthur to address Congress with a limited hearing. Lawmakers want him questioned on his Korean War record and policy views before committees.Rumors of MacArthur for president surge as Remington Rand confirms he may join the firm. Senate Republicans push for a joint meeting amid Truman era tensions.
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House
Joseph Martin
R-Mass
Kenneth Wherry
R-Nebr
Senate
Gen
Far East
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Congress
Pacific Command
Remington Rand, Inc
McFarland
Arizona
Rayburn
Texas
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Library of Congress
New Bonds Of Treasury Make Big Hit
The Treasury reported strong demand for a new 24 percent non-marketable bond offered to holders of existing 24 percent marketable bonds. Subscriptions reached 11.57 billion dollars out of a possible 19.65 billion, as Treasury Secretary Snyder expressed gratification. The issue aimed to alleviate Fed pressure to buy securities by offering a higher yielding non-marketable option in exchange for old bonds, a key point in a March 3 accord with the Federal Reserve.
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Washington
Treasury
Snyder
Federal Reserve
Movie Writer Tells of Reds Probe in Hollywood
Washington. The House Un-American Activities Committee questioned screenwriter Paul Jarrico over an alleged effort to stop a witness from informing on fellow communists in Hollywood. Richard Collins, a 36 year old film writer, charged Jarrico with urging not to be a stool pigeon while testifying in the inquiry.
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Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
Paul Jarrico
Hollywood
Jarrico
Richard Collins
Collins
Russia
United States
King Farouk to Wed at Koubbeh Palace May 6
Cairo reports a court announcement that King Farouk will wed Nariman Sadek, a 17 year old, in a ceremony at Koubbeh Palace on May 6. The date marks the 15th anniversary of his reign.
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Farouk
Palace
Cairo
Egypt
Narriman Sadek
Koubbeh Palace
Ohio Legislature's spending program gains shape in Columbus
Republican leaders begin formulating a spending plan that exceeds Governor Lausche's $729 million two year request. Projections show increases for schools, pensions, and living costs totaling about $24.9 million above the governor's proposal, with funding from a Mechem sales tax measure and other sources.
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Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
House
Senate
Sen
C. Stanley Mechem
Athens
Mechem
Journeyman Crystal-Gazer
Lausche
General Wants Minimum War Top Aide Claims
MacArthur plans a U.S. return in a fighting mood to press for limited war in Korea and oppose Truman's plan to limit actions. Maj. Gen. Whitney, speaking for MacArthur, denies expansion and warns appeasement could spark greater bloodshed, maintaining the general seeks an honorable end with minimal loss of life.
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MacArthur
Tokyo
Arthur
Japan
Haewali
San Francisco
Aitee
Whitney
Communist Presse
MacArmnour
World War Control Plan Starts July 1
The government orders a materials control plan to direct scarce steel, copper and aluminum to defense and essential civilian industries starting July 1. The move, from the National Production Authority, signals a rapid shift toward wartime economic controls and heightened urgency in wage and price settlement as labor and management grapple with board authority and public representation.
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Washington
National Prodection Authority
Ee Board
Labor
Truman
Labor and Management
White House
Mobilization Advisory Board
Agriculture
Office of Price Staen
OPS
Bowling Green Game Postponed In Cold Weather
The first game of the baseball series between Ohio University and Bowling Green was postponed Friday morning due to cold weather. A single game is now set for Saturday at 2 30 p m.
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Ohio University
Bowling Green
Navy Scientist Denies Disloyalty Charges
Navy scientist Stephen Brunauer denies disloyalty accusations and says he is a loyal American. He states the Navy has not charged him and expresses confidence he will be cleared after the Department reviews all facts and that he has never violated security regulations.
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Washington
Stephen Brunauer
Navy
Brunauer
Navy Department
Ohio urban crime declines in 1950 report shows drop
Washington reports Ohio city crime fell in 1950 while national urban crime rose from 1949 levels. FBI uniform crime data indicate 1829 fewer grave offenses known to Ohio city police in 1950 than in 1943, signaling a net improvement amid nationwide concerns about crime.
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Washington
Ohio
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ohio City
Extended Forecast for Columbus U Area
Temperatures will average near normal with highs around 55 and lows near 39. A below normal Saturday precedes a slow warming then a turn to colder conditions toward midweek. Precipitation averaged light with a few showers Saturday and rain mixing in early next week.
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Columbus
Norman
Union Starts Quiz Bingo in Dayton
Dayton police allowed a gym club to run a quiz bingo game. Free admission and free cards attracted players while prizes included a cash pot for correct answers about the Cleveland Indians and sports figures.
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Dayton
CIO Fleretrical
Cleveland Indians
Joe Breen
J. W.onkie
Lowal
Draft Official Quits Over MacArthur Issue
Portage County draft board appeal officer resigns citing refusal to be part of any act that could place servicemen under the commander-in-chief. Attorney Eart I. Wittord stated he acted after studying the MacArthur administration controversy.
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Kent
Portage County Draft Board
Eart I. Wittord
Chester W. Goble
Ohio
General MacArthur
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