Nation on Verge of Wage and Price Controls
Washington reports indicate potential orders for wage and price controls could arrive as early as Saturday with a rollback to last year’s high levels considered. A temporary wage freeze may be used if a unified vote fails, while OPS readies a price freeze excluding autos and cow hides.
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Washington
Eric Johnston
Johnston
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
Truman
Office of Price Stabilization
Michael V. DiSalle
OPS
National Production Authority
Oil and Auto Industries
U.S
Tanks and planes drive deep into enemy-held Korea near Suwon
Allied armored columns with strong air support push beyond Suwon and Kumyangjang, taking the walled Suwon and expanding toward Seoul. Navy guns bombard Inchon and Wolmi Island while air forces blast 33 Seoul-area towns and two enemy road convoys. Western front reports note light contact and possible large-scale Chinese withdrawal amid cold weather and supply strains.
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Tokyo
Seoul
Suwon
Kumyangjang
Jim Becker
U.S
Becker
Korea
U.S. Eighth Army
St. Paul
Inchon
Wolmi Island
Kumchon-Kaesong
Osan
Wonju
Central Korean
Tanyang
Yongwol
Chechon
Little Steel wage formula eyed by wage board
Washington AP report notes Cyrus Ching’s Wage Stabilization Board weighing the historic Little Steel formula as a model for current emergency wage policy. The 15 percent increase from January 1941 to May 1942 guided wartime pay in steel, coal, and other industries, amid broader defense mobilization.
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Washington
Cyrus Ching
Wage Stabilization Board
George W. Taylor
University of Pennsylvania
War Labor Board
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Truman Plan For Security Is Criticized
President Truman’s proposal for an Internal Security Commission drew congressional protests over access to secret files. The panel, chaired by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, will study protecting internal security without sacrificing freedoms and will analyze the loyalty program for federal workers. Truman said members may view confidential files with his permission, sparking GOP and Democratic critique about cooperation with Congress and unrestricted access.
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Washington
Truman
Internal Security Commission
Congress
Chester W. Nimitz
Commission
Ferguson
R-Mich
McCarran
D-Nev
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Group
Birthday Celebrated By MacArthur
General MacArthur marked his 71st birthday with work and two traditional ceremonies at the old U S embassy. He received a carved ivory letter opener from his son Arthur and reviewed the honor guard before repeating vows to press on against Communist aggression in Asia. He warned there could be no retreat once U S forces are in battle for moral principles. The Chinese will never drive me into the sea from Korea.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
United Nations
South Korea
U.S
Arthur
Asia
Korea
Ohio Fire Losses Hit Historic High in 1950
Ohio officials said December fire damage topped $3,000,000 and the full year may exceed $25,000,000. Foss H. Gragg, director of the state fire marshal’s fire safety committee, notes 1950 could surpass previous records after 1949’s $20,835,652 loss, down 20 percent from 1948.
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Columbus
Ohio
Foss H. Gragg
Boys Kill Playmate In Gun Struggle
In Cleveland last night two boys Benny Ceccola 12 and William Fahey 15 tussled over a 38 revolver in a home hall. The accidental shot killed John McGinty 9, brother of the Cleveland Indians bat boy, as he ran down the stairs. Detective Harold E Boyett reported the boys were alone with the gun when it discharged.
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Cleveland
John McGinty
Cleveland Indians
Bat Boy
Harold E. Boyett
Benny Ceccola
William Fahey
Benny
Benjamin Ceccola
John
Boyett
Carrier Independence Towed Out to Sea
The atom bomb blasting carrier Independence has been towed into the sea for sinking in a secret weapons test.
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Carrier Independence
San Francisco
Independence
Fire Destroys Jackson County Courthouse
Jackson County commissioners weigh rebuilding a partially burned 82 year old courthouse after a fire that caused more than 200000 in damage. The building valued at 300000 would cost about 750000 to replace while insured for 105000 with 15000 on furnishings. E R Anderson, president of the county commissioners, said replacement is likely. Robert A Talbott doubted the walls could be reused.
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Jackson
Jackson County
Ed Rowland
E. R. Anderson
Wellston
Robert A. Talbott
Government Officials Stage USO Benefit at Constitution Hall
Washington dignitaries and cabinet members packed Constitution Hall for a USO benefit. Secretary Acheson praised the show while President Truman called it worth the price of admission. Actors, lawmakers, and ambassadors performed in a lively amateur hour to support service members away from home.
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Constitution Hall
USO
Pfc
Anthony J. Troilo
Norristown
State Acheson
Truman
Ted Mack
Women's National Press Club
United Service Organization
House
Rayburn
St. Mary's
Priest
Tennessee
Ifive
GOP Builds Strength Against Brannan Plan
Republicans counter President Truman on the Brannan Plan inviting Allan B. Kline of the Farm Bureau Federation to speak at a one day national committee meeting. The plan would involve subsidies to farmers. Kline opposes it. Guy G. Gabrielson outlined a GOP drive to win Congress next year with personal pep talks. Budgeted funds total 815000 with 550000 to the National Committee, 215000 to the House Committee, and 50000 to the Senate Committee.
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Washington
Truman
Allan B. Kline
Kline
Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Bannan
Guy G. Gabrielson
GOP
Gabrielson
Senate
House
National Committee
Sinclair Weeks
House Committee
Senate Committee
Farmers May Import Extra Help In Ohio Harvests
Ohio farm labor experts warned of a fall shortage as younger farmers join the armed services and harvest crews thin. Luke Beckman said 20 percent more workers may be needed for a harvest 10 percent larger. The board suggested importing labor from Mexico, the British West Indies, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii and supported a congressional bill to authorize federal importation of farm workers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Luke Beckman
St. Henry
Mercer County
Ohio Farm Labor Advisory Board
Armed Services
Walter Scheid
Napoleon
Mexico
British West Indies
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Congress
Soldiers sue railroad for two million dollars
Four Pennsylvania soldiers from Wilkes-Barre sue the Pennsylvania Railroad in Kings County Supreme Court for 2,000,000 dollars claiming permanent injuries from a train wreck near Coshocton Ohio. Plaintiffs include Pvt. William H Yesuvida 19, $600,000, Pvt. Albert H Williams Jr 18, $400,000, Pvt. Francis X Quar-equia 19, $600,000, and Lt. Merle R Edwards, $400,000.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Coshocton
Pennsyla National
Kings County Supreme Court
William H. Yesuvida
Albert H. Williams, Jr
Francis X. Quarequia
Merle R. Edwards
Wilkes- Barre
State Representatives Reach 210 Bills In Four Weeks
In Columbus Ohio state representatives surpassed two hundred introduced bills after a fourth week of work. Nineteen bills were introduced in the House yesterday, lifting the total to 210. The Senate tally reached three additional bills before recess yesterday.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Senate
Ohioans Hear Draft Opinion From Mrs Slagle and Dr Hartman
Mrs Jean B Slagle of Dayton and Dr Robert Hartman of Columbus were to testify before the Senate Armed Services Preparedness Subcommittee. Slagle opposes drafting 18 year olds, saying she is against sending young boys abroad. A Dayton area chorus of telegrams supported her stance, and she asked to be heard as an individual citizen.
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Washington
Jean B. Slagle
Dayton
Robert Hartman
Columbus
Senate Armed Services Preparedness Subcommittee
UN Plans Two Meetings On Opposite Proposals
The United Nations Political Committee will hold two meetings to vote on Korea and China proposals. Canada proposed a six-point peace plan with a conference within a week as a prelude to broader steps, while Lester B. Pearson urged giving Communist China 48 hours to participate in a seven-power conference on a Korean cease fire and Far Eastern issues. Sir Gladwyn Jebb backed the plan amid debate over sanctions and China’s UN seat.
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Bulletin Lake Success
L?p
Canada
United Nations
New Delhi
Lester B. Pearson
Britain
Gladwyn Jebb
Jebb
China
Korea
Security Council
Color TV Fight Goes to Supreme Court
The battle over color television advances to the U.S. Supreme Court after Radio Corp. of America won permission from a Chicago federal district court to appeal a December ruling upholding the FCC’s adoption of the color broadcasting system.
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Supreme Court
New York
United States Supreme Court
Radio Corp. of America
Chicago
Federal Communications Commission of
Columbia
Extended Forecast for Columbus Low Temps and Snow Likely
Columbus forecast shows temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal with highs near 35 and lows around 19. Snow flurries possible with heavier snow Sunday and Monday as colder air arrives, with total precipitation about a quarter to one third inch.
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Columbus
Policy Talk Clarifies Aims of U S Policy
President Truman defended his policy on Red China and Korea, urging calm and firm resolve. Officials said the note clarifies American aims to allies and the UN, stressing the aggressor label for the Chinese Reds while avoiding precipitate action.
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U.S
Washington
Truman
Red China
Far East
Britain
United States
United Nations
Korea
Executive
Congress
British Meat Ration Cut Hits 20 Percent
London reports a 20 percent reduction in the weekly fresh meat ration for every Briton. The allowance falls from 11% to 9% cents value per person while corned beef remains at 2% cents weekly. The Labor government announced the policy.
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London
Labor
Ohio Slayer Dies Tonight
Governor Lausche refuses to halt Tudor execution for the Clark County schoolgirl murder. Tudor, 28, will be electrocuted about 8 pm tonight after a 30 day reprieve. case reviewed by Pardon and Parole Commission, court order to stand.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Dwight David Tudor
Clark County
Pardon and Parole Commission
Lausche
Tudor
Mary Ann Page
Springfield
Wage Increase Granted at Selby Shoe Co Portsmouth
Workers at Selby Shoe Co in Portsmouth received a three cent hourly raise under a cost of living contract announced yesterday. The deal affects hourly staff and ties wages to living costs, signaling new pay standards for local manufacturing employees.
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Portsmouth
Selby Shoe Co
Civil Defense Director Urges Plans by March First
National Civil Defense chief Millard Caldwell urges states and territories to have civil defense plans in place by March 1 with fully integrated auxiliaries by April 1. He seeks full-time civilian directors, funding, and local operating agencies in each area, stressing urgency amid uncertain threat timing.
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Washington
National Civil Defense
Millard Caldwell
Florida
Caldwell
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
District of Columbia
Civil Defense Agency
Civil Defense
Five Die as Gunpowder Blaze Routs Workers at Picatinny Arsenal
A blaze at Picatinny Arsenal Dover New Jersey yesterday caused five deaths and four critical injuries among workers blending powder for artillery shells. The fire lit a small building, burned through 62 tons of gunpowder, and was contained quickly with most victims from the Newark area.
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Dover
N. J
Picatinny Arsenal
Newark
Filing Time For City Politicians In May Primaries
Columbus notes filing for mayor and municipal offices in the May 8 primaries. Secretary of State Ted W. Brown says the filing deadline with local election boards is 6 30 p m February 7. Towns over 2000 population hold primaries unless charters set different dates or eliminate them. If few candidates seek nomination some towns may skip contests.
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Columbus
Ted W. Brown
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