Van Fleet Defends Seoul as Chinese Move on Capital
Allied artillery blankets Seoul as Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet vows to defend Korea's historic capital. Chinese forces mass for a major assault while UN troops fire thousands of rounds. Censorship limits mileages. Chunchon abandoned. Chinese tactics include a TNT attack on a tank.
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Hoover urges liquidation of RFC amid graft concerns
Former President Herbert Hoover told the Senate Banking Committee the Reconstruction Finance Corporation should be liquidated as its original purpose is submerged in risky business. He called favoritism and corruption evident, proposed small business loans continue under other groups, and urged federal reserve loans for small firms.
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Herbert Hoover
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Nancine Acricultury
Tank crash in Barbertown leaves three dead
An Ohio National Guard Sherman tank accident in Barbertown near Akron killed three of five crew and injured seven others. The crew members leaped from the tank as a six-car train struck. one injured person, Earl Lybarger, was cited as living nearby.
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Ohio National Guard
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Akron
Truman to Receive Specially Built Spinet Piano
Washington reports President Harry S. Truman will receive a specially designed spinet piano assembled by major manufacturers. The instrument, featuring a full keyboard, will be presented on May 9 during the ceremony opening National International Music Week.
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Harry S. Truman
Brehm Learns Fate Today In Obvious Trial
Federal court jurors begin deliberations after final arguments in the Brehm case. The 12 jurors hear government and defense closing statements regarding alleged campaign donation violations and whether he acted lawfully.
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Washington
Walter
Brehm R-Ghind
Brehm
Crime Report Tomorrow Hints of Racketeering Indictments
Sen Tobey says several prominent New Yorkers may be indicted as the Senate Crime Committee prepares to release its nationwide racketeering report. Chief counsel Rudolph Halley hints at sharp criticism of former New York Mayor William O Dwyer as press reports of the document circulate.
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Senate Crime Committee
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R-Nh
New York
Rudolph Halley
William O'Dwyer
Trick Weather Strikes Nation Over Weekend
A weekend weather surge brought unseasonable warmth to much of the nation while cold fronts caused snow rain and hail in other regions. Six deaths were linked to the storms with 83 mph winds in Indiana and a fatal plane crash near Wayne. Flash floods near Waverly Iowa drowned two in a car incident as rains pelted the eastern states.
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Cragh
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Iowa
Plane Crash in High Wind Near Fort Wayne
Investigators blame high winds for a United Air Lines DC plane crash and explosion during approach to Fort Wayne. The craft bound from Cleveland to Chicago veered away from the storm after a tower warning, plunging into a muddy field killing one person and injuring none known. Separately, Oberlin College emeritus history professor David Richard Moore, 74, died yesterday.
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Ares
Neal Ruypert
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Henry Facks
Oberlin
David Richard Moore
Oberlin College
Vogeler Leaves for America from Vienna
Robert A. Vogeler and his family departed Vienna today for the United States. The 39 year old American businessman, released last Saturday after 17 months in a communist jail in Hungary, was taken to the airport with his wife Lucille, her sister Pia, and their two sons Bobby and Billy by Ambassador Walter J. Donnelly. They boarded a Pan American Airways plane at Linz Airport in the Soviet occupied zone of Austria.
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Senate Budget Push Shatters Ohio Spending Records
In Columbus the State Senate Finance Committee opened early hearings on the House approved 735,473,000 two year budget now the largest in Ohio history. The package includes higher school aid, a 15 dollar monthly pension boost for teachers and staff, and potential near five million more to fund that raise. Two major votes set for tonight cover MacArthur address invitation and a bill granting public utility status for pipeline coal transport firms.
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Frank J. Lauache
House
Lausche
Douglas MacArthur
Reese Sells Pottery in Harrison County Village
Pottery maker L. P. Reese plans to sell his plant in Scioto to a Chicago buyer for about 3 million dollars to divvy profits with 04 employees before death to reduce inheritance tax. He aims for a 25 percent capital gains tax and wants a six year general manager contract and continuation of the profit-sharing plan.
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Reese
Korea Foreign Minister Addresses Rotarians in Ohio Conference
Col. Ben C. Limh, Republic of Korea foreign minister, spoke to 500 Rotarians from 31 clubs at the Southeastern Ohio district conference. Delegates planned panel discussions on club service, community service, and vocational service and nominated a candidate for district governor.
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Columbus
Ben C. Limh
Republic of Korea
Ohio
Davis veteran UMWA official dies at 85
Frank R. Davis aged 85, longtime national representative for the United Mine Workers of America, died yesterday. Davis served in union leadership and labor defense, leaving a legacy in miners' rights and organizing efforts.
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Frank R. Davis
United Mine Workers of America
Senators Debating Whether to Close MacArthur Hearing
Washington AP senators debate whether to close a joint inquiry into President Truman’s firing of General Douglas MacArthur. A closed session seems likely though MacArthur may request a public hearing. Stassen pushes reconciliation with Truman. Rep. Reece proposes a national security commission with Hoover as member and $100000.
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Washington
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
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Reece
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National Commission On Security and Peace
United States
House
Herbert Hoover
Truman Seeks 60 Billion Defense Budget Amid Cold War Warning
President Truman sent Congress a 60.68 billion defense request citing the Soviet Union pushing the world toward general war. The plan funds U S military costs and aid to allies with detailed breakdowns for fiscal year starting July 1. He urged strong defenses to deter aggression and preserve peace.
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Soviet Union
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Bus Crashes Down Hill Killing Ten In West Virginia
A runaway bus sped down a mile long hill near Weirton West Virginia and smashed into a concrete wall killing ten people aboard. Driver George Kraina 35 cried Hang on everybody Were going to crash just before the impact. Twenty six others were injured and 14 year old passenger George Stauda recalled We must have been going on before we hit that wall. Patrolmen described a chaotic scene with most victims piled near the bus and the driver unable to stop on the winding grade.
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George Kraina
George Stauda
Joe Rodak
Frank Ticich
Aviet
Tichich
Kraina
Tichieh
Fiuet
Ticiet Declaret
Solon Proposes Peacetime Tax Limit Resolution
Rep Curtig of Nebraska introduced a House resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to cap peacetime taxes at four percent of national income for the previous year. The measure aims to restrict Congress from exceeding a set tax burden during peaceful times.
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Washington
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R-Neb
Congress
House
Acheson Claims Plan In Korea Successful
Secretary of State Acheson told the U S Chamber of Commerce that the U S line in Korea has achieved successes and that victory lies in steadfast adherence to that course He said it may be possible to persuade the enemy that aggression cannot pay and stressed the importance of the current strategy in Korea.
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Korea
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Chamber of Comerce
Murfreesboro Welcomes MacArthurs
Gen and Mrs MacArthur arrived in Murfreesboro Tennessee for a flying visit to celebrate the 74th anniversary of their wedding. Jean Faircloth MacArthur returns home after 14 years, with the town preparing a festive welcome and bunting, flags, and a large crowd expected for a five hour event.
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Tenn
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Jean Faircloth MacArthur
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Jean
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Russell Alter Arrested After Slain Mother's Funeral
Russell Alter, a railroad fireman and special deputy sheriff, was arrested yesterday afternoon at Roseville cemetery during Ruth K. Alters funeral services for her slain mother. No charges were filed. Sheriff Ralph J. Paul planned further questioning tomorrow. Alter is the husband of Ruth K. Alter, a 36 year old mother killed earlier in the week. authorities say she was beaten to death and found in a pool of blood after he left for work at dawn and did not return until evening.
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Ruth K. Alter
Ralph J. Paul
Russell Alter
St . Cemetery
Roseville
Paul
Alter
Ohio Subversives Hearing Reveals Ohio Police Unions Ties
Ohio Senate House subversive inquiry recalls ex FBI agent William Cummings of Toledo who testified on party activities in 1940s Toledo. Witnesses for next hearings include Philip Feld of Cleveland and Mildred Hamilton of Youngstown. Committee aims to curb subversives with May report.
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Communist Party
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Toledo
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Philip Frankfeld
Cleveland
Pauline Taylor
Youngstown
Warsaw
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Mra
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Isaacs
John Ungvary
Cleveland Subversives Board
Matt Coyetic
Pittsburgh
House Un-American Acti
Thes Committee
Washington
Tsares
Logan Man Electrocuted Fixing Antenna
Logan Whatton of Logan was electrocuted while erecting a television antenna when it touched a high tension wire. The incident occurred shortly after a repair crew attempted to steady the mast as the line sagged. A physician aided the victim but he died. survived by his wife Mary and three children, along with his parents and five brothers. Funeral arrangements announced by the family.
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26 Year Old Man Dies From Carbon Monoxide Fatality Near Route 161
Sheriff deputies report a 26 year old man found dead in a car on a country road near Route 161 in Western Ideking County. Identified as Robert Z Hammons of 160% Deenberry Rd, the coroner said Hammons had been dead since late Friday. Death ruled due to carbon monoxide poisoning, preliminary determination unsure if accidental.
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Ideking County
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Deenberry
M. H. Koehler
Hammons
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