Atomic Project XY Appropriations For AEC In Ohio Plant
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $46.8 million emergency grant to the Atomic Energy Commission for a new project amid a $74.164 million total bill. Details remain off the record. The panel cut $4.5 million from the AEC budget and urged cost reviews including proposed sites at Luckey Ohio and Watertown Massachusetts.
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Scott Proposes Third Term for Truman
North Carolina Governor Scott proposes a new presidential term for Truman citing Asia policy. He predicts Truman will be stronger once the MacArthur situation settles, amid a stirring partisan clash over Korean War limits and war party labeling.
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W. Kerr Scott
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United States Steel leader criticizes price rise formula
Irving S. Olds, chairman of United States Steel, denounces the government's profit-based price control formula as arbitrary and unfair. He warns it could hurt defense production by forcing some producers to absorb higher costs without matching price increases.
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Irving S. Olds
United States Steel Corp
Eric Johnston
Olds
Clark County Showcases New Fairgrounds in Ohio
In Springfield Ohio Clark County officials led by Forest Ripley touted what they call the biggest and most modern fairgrounds in the state The county fair board member asserted they do not take a back seat to Columbus State Fair and some residents discuss moving the State Fair to Clark County local enthusiasm runs high.
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Crime Probe Extended Four Months By Senate
The Senate Crime Committee gains a four month extension and $100,000 to pursue narcotics trafficking amid bipartisan support. Kefauver to cede chair to O Conor, with investigation continuing until Sept 1 and records to transfer to the Commerce Committee thereafter. O Conor named next chair after findings and proposals are sent to the Senate.
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Iron Age Warns Mobilization Limits Metals Supply
New York The Iron Age a metalworking weekly argues defense needs will outstrip civilian metal use. It cites a formula showing free market steel shrinking under six months to under 25 percent of production and virgin aluminum and copper dropping sharply, predicting tight supplies for defense and industry.
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Washington
Detroit Hosts National Air Races August 18 19
Washington announces the National Air Races will be held in Detroit on August 18 and 19. Ben T. Franklin of Cleveland, representing the Air Foundation, said the races would be sponsored jointly by the foundation and the Aero Club.
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Rita Hayworth divorce talks stall as Aly Khan case unsettled
New York report says Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan may not reach a divorce soon. Rita's attorney Barney Oru declined to confirm any decision, stating no conclusion has been reached on the marriage, leaving fate uncertain.
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Republicans Call For Bombing China In Korea Debate
Congress clashed over how to expand Korea fighting with Republicans urging air attacks on Manchuria bases and use of Nationalist troops from Formosa. President Truman and General MacArthur faced a sharp dispute as Lt. Gen Ridgway and aides were cited on proposed deployments while officials warned such actions risk World War III.
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Robert Lovett
Chiang
U.S
Celanese to buy 450 acre Gallipolis Ferry site in W Va
Celanese Corp will purchase a 450 acre Gallipolis Ferry site in West Virginia within 90 days after exercising option agreements dated Feb 7 1951. Owners Tom McGuffin Rolfe Lee John Ord D L Hatfield C T Smith Gilbert Pearson and Hugh Lewis will be contacted to arrange closing. The plant is expected to employ about 1000 people.
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Hugh Lewis
Celanese Corporation
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Littlepage
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Albert D. Vreeland
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Go Home Whitney Raps MacArthur Presidential Bid
Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney told reporters those backing a MacArthur for president should "go home." The general remained in his New York hotel suite while MacArthur drew visitors and the news conference raised questions about any potential run.
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Newark Man Indicted on First Degree Murder Charge
A 25 year old Newark man, Robert Jamison, was indicted by a grand jury for first degree murder in the alleged strangling of 23 year old Mary Adele Loewendick. Jamison, a former Ohio University student, walked into a police station last Saturday claiming I just killed a woman. He is married and friends with Mrs Loewendick and her husband Richard. Jamison will be arraigned on the indictment Saturday.
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Mary Adele Loewendick
KSA Proposes Local Health Units in Ohio State
The Federal Security Agency suggested forming 47 regional public health units across Ohio to cover 88 counties. Oscar R. Ewing called the plan a guide not a blueprint and named units for southeastern Ohio with their counties and minimum physician and nurse totals.
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Ohio Third in Defense Expansion
Washington reports Ohio ranks third nationwide in expanding defense industry capacity. Government records show Ohio requested tax benefits for plant expansions totaling 376.336 million dollars, as the Defense Production Administration announced yesterday.
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Defense Production Administration
Republican Committee Studies Redistricting in Ohio
The Republican State Central and Executive Committee created a subcommittee to review congressional redistricting plans. Chairman Ray C. Bliss appointed members to assess proposals from the state legislature and other sources.
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Republcan
American Tank Columns Halt East Flank Drives
Massed communist troops pushed along a 100 mile front in Korea while American tank columns on the eastern flank slowed and sometimes repelled the Reds. UN forces pulled back west of the 48th parallel as refugees fled toward Seoul and Allied air and artillery targeted advancing units.
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AP Chief Oatis Missing in Prague Amid Inquiries
Associated Press chief of bureau in Prague William W N Catis has vanished since Monday. The US embassy in Prague asked the Czech foreign office for help locating him while colleagues report he was last seen heading to an appointment with Czech foreign press chief in the Ministry of Information.
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Brehm Completes Case Denies Craven Charge
Rep Walter E Brehm returns to the witness stand to finish testimony denying he accepted campaign gifts from two women The defense plans to rebut claims by Emma S Craven and Clara Soliday while Brehm and his wife testify about discretionary gifts and redirected funds to the Ohio Republican Committee The testimony includes statements from former aides about Craven visits and remarks during 1949 in Ohio dining and office settings.
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Two Victims Unconscious After Crash Near Point Pleasant
In Gallipolis, Holzer Hospital reports two Fiatrock youths, Lew Plants and Owen Eads, both 18, still in a coma about 36 hours after a Monday traffic crash. Their companion William Edward Love, 17, was killed when a car owned by Plants’ father crashed into a tree on West Virginia State Route 62, six miles north of Point Pleasant.
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Ohio Campaign Probe Planned
Senate investigators will set dates soon for public hearings on complaints of improper tactics and literature in Ohio's senatorial campaign. Chairman Gillette said hearings were decided yesterday with both sides filing complaints about spending and scurrilous literature related to the Taft and Ferguson campaigns. The vote to call hearings was split and the lineup was not disclosed.
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Weather Update: Warm Spell Continues Into Wednesday Morning
The mercury rose with yesterday’s high of 73 degrees as of Wednesday at 9 am the temperature stood at 69 degrees. Weather watchers note mild, springlike conditions persisting with a gradual warmup projected.
Murray, CSO Leader, Reported Seriously ill
Philip Murray, 64, head of the CIO and United Steelworkers, is reported seriously ill after pancreatic inflammation. He became ill following a trip to Youngstown, Ohio, and is under medical care.
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Mississippi Levees Hold As Flood Threat Persists
The Associated Press reports levees along the Mississippi River in Iowa Illinois and Missouri withstood current flood pressures though danger remains. Rain was forecast for flood areas as further rises threatened downstream cities possibly causing extensive damage and leaving thousands homeless later in the week.
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