Backers tout Wedemeyer Korea report amid Wake Island leak
Washington dispatch notes backers of General MacArthur claim the secret Wedemeyer Korea report supports their Far East policy view. It cites warnings of Soviet plans, recommendations for American led South Korean forces, and future hearings with MacArthur as key witness. The Wake Island conference record may be released to the public, with officials promising to preserve national security.
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Douglas MacArthur
Wedemeyer
Korea
China
Wake Island
Truman
MacArthur
Wherry
Nebraska
Bridges
New Hampshire
Albert
Knowland
California
C. Wedemeyer
Combin Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Russell Dgai
Russell
Mr. Truman
General MacArthur
Repertere
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Far East
State Department
South Korea
North Korea
U.S
Manchuria
Army probes hospital shortage over missed care and deaths
The Army opened an inquiry into military medical facilities after reports a private and a sergeant’s infant died due to delayed care. Investigators seek reasons a soldier and a Yarco County, Mississippi, recruit were refused admission and the Oceanside Navy hospital was the only major local facility.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Ft Leonard Wood
Stanley Amborski
Great Lakes Naval Hospital
Sidney F. Dunn
Ft. Mac
Arthur
Pvt
Arthur Credighton
Yarcounty
Miss
Los Angeles County General Hospital
Navy Hospital
Oceanside
Cailf
Dale Ballenger
James L. Ballenger
Ft. MacArthur
Rallenger
U S Can Hold Inflation Johnston Tells Business
Washington APD economic stabilizer Eric Johnston told business leaders at the US Chamber of Commerce annual meeting that the government will curb inflation "a flash-flood" before winter as arms production peaks. He said wage price ceilings could be removed when controls are no longer needed and urged resilience against defense expansion fears.
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APD
Eric Johnston
US Chamber of Commerce
Johnston
ESA
Turkey
Chamber
Farm Land Hits New High
Washington report from the Agriculture Department shows farm land values soared to record highs, with the general farm real estate index up 14 percent from March 1950 to March 1951 and 8 percent since last November. Rising farm prices and inflation hedging drive demand, while one third of 7,000 reporters expect further gains this year, with only 5 percent predicting declines.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Senate Debates Farm Labor Import Bill Debate
Washington action opens discussion on broadening the Mexican farm labor bill to allow nationwide use of imported workers. Senator Cordon of Oregon offers an amendment to fund reception centers and transport Mexican workers to those sites.
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Senate
Washington
Cordon
R-Ore
Dem Committer to Meet Washington in Denver 1952
The Democratic National Committee will meet in Denver on May 25 to choose the time and location for the 1952 Democratic National Convention.
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DEM
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Denver
Labor League for Taft Leader Sues Paper for 100000 Damages
Marion Patten county chairman of the Labor League for Taft filed a suit accusing the Dayton CIO News of using malicious language to allege he embezzled and misused league funds. He seeks 100000 in damages for damaged reputation.
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Marion Patten
Labor League
Taft
Dayton Cio
Patten
Meat hungry Britons to get more bacon
London reports the Food Industry announced a May 20 ration increase. Each ration rises from four to five ounces per week, boosting supply for hungry Britons.
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London
Dawson Set To Answer REC Claims
Washington AP report says White House aide Donald Dawson agreed to testify before a Senate subcommittee about alleged influence ring ties to the RFC. President Truman supports the move as Fulbright and Bricker push to question Dawson and Boyle regarding loan decisions and party alignment. May 19 hearing expected, with potential multiple days of questioning.
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White House
Donald
Dawson
Senate
Truman
Fulbright
D-Ark
Money Hair Makes Shift Money Hair Makes Shift
The Federal Reserve Board reports Americans reduced installment plans and charge accounts in March, signaling a shift from financing new purchases to paying off existing debt. The trend comes as consumers generally pull back on postwar buying and shows remorse after Korea era spending.
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Washington
Charce
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Woman Dies In Collision Near County Road 56
Newark area report of a fatal crash on State Route 13 near County Road 56. Mrs Stella Swick of Thornville died, her husband Edward Swick 1, injured, and Simeon Reynolds 26 of Zanesville drove the truck and was not harmed. Police described the incident.
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Newark
Thornville
Perry County
Stella Swick
Edward Swick
Newark Hospital
Simeon C. Reynolds
Zanesville
Reynolds
Wherry Says O Dwyer Should Talk or Quit
Senator Wherry urged Ambassador William O Dwyer to resign or clear himself of charges from the Senate Crime Investigating Committee. The report criticized O Dwyer while noting he previously served as Kings County district attorney and New York City mayor. In Mexico City O Dwyer declined comment. The committee named a new chairman O Conor and plans to draft up to 20 bills to road map crime and gambling reforms.
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Wherry
Neb
William O'Dwyer
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
U.S
Mexico
New York
Ade Benet
Senate Nepuenean
O'Dwyer
Kings County
Brooklyn
Mexico City
O'Conor
D-Md
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Q O Conor
Ifeas
Sheriff Removal Bill Reaches Final Vote in State Senate
COLUIMBUS The state senate prepares to vote on a measure granting the governor power to file removal charges against sheriffs and prosecutors, with hearings to be conducted by a Common Pleas Court. The House had passed the bill 72 to 57 after a tight vote and earlier approved related measures on truck taxes and driver liability.
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Senate
House
Common Pleas Court
Frank d. Lausche
Adrian Fink, Jr
Cuyahoga
E House
Michigan
Ohio
Indian Gram Issue Faces Test Today
Washington House leaders set the gram-for-India bill for a test vote amid doubts on its fate. Debates centered on shelving famine relief or linking it to conditions. The original plan offered a gift of wheat and food grains to India at about 172.8 million dollars in cost, but the measure was altered to a straight loan after rules committee action.
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Washington
House
Congress
Rom
Government of India
1000 Strike At Oak Ridge
In Oak Ridge Tennessee more than 1000 AFL construction workers quit a $27,000,000 uranium-235 plant project after a new pay increase took effect yesterday. Maxon Construction Co. offered retroactive pay but awaits wage stabilization approval. J J C Kerr and Knoxville Building Trades Council seek to bring workers back as the project, started in 1949, aims to boost atomic bomb material output. About 380 workmen are on site.
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Oak Ridge
Tenn
AFL
Maxon Construction Co
Rive
Awart
J. J.C Kerr
Knoxville Building Trades Council
Tapl
Anion Jeaners
American Mother Is Country Doctor Named “American Mother”
New York report highlights Dr Mary T Martin Sloop of Crossnore North Carolina recognized as American mother of 755 by the American Mothers Committee of the Golden Rule Foundation. She practices medicine with husband Dr Fus tace H Sloop and both children are doctors in the same county.
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New York
Blue Ridge
Mary T. Martin Stoop
Crossnore
N. C
American Mothers Committee
Golden Rule Foundation
Fustace H. Sloop
Track Defect Alleged: GM Sued for 876,150
Arthur Johnson of Norwood Ohio sues General Motors Corp for 76156 damages in district court claiming a track defect caused a wheel lock on State Highway 55 near Catanilla Aug 13 1950, sending the truck into a collision with another vehicle. Chiang Kai-shek promises full cooperation with the U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Group in Formosa.
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Cincinnati
Arthur
Johnson
General Motors Corp
Norwood
Ohio
Catanilla
United Nations Halt Red Spring Offensive Says U S Chief
Tokyo AP Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet announced the Red spring offensive was stopped by a great UN victory yet warned of a new communist push. He cited 75,000+ casualties in nine days and said the first phase ended in UN victory while Reds may renew attacks. Naval airstrikes damaged floodgates at Hwachon Reservoir as UN tanks probed east of Seoul.
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Seoul
Central Korea
Yofu
Han
Pukhan
Tokyo
United Nations
James A. van Fleet
Hwachon
Reds
Uijongbu
van Fleet
10Th Corps
Bedre
Lesm
Princeton
Tom Bradshaw
Rada
Hiwaechon Dar
Peninagia
Miller Named C&S OE Vice President in Columbus
Harry M. Miller a former Gallia County prosecutor and longtime public official has been elected vice president of the Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co The resignation from the State Public Utilities Commission was effective Monday Miller served as executive secretary to Gov Bricker from 1939 to 1947 and chaired the utilities commission 1947 to 1949 He now resides in Columbus Ohio.
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Harry M. Miller
Gallipalis Nan
State Public Utilities Commission
Columbus & Southern Oto Electric Co
Miller
Galta Gounty
TORS
John W. Bricker
Couities Commission
National Association of Railroad and Utility Commissioners
Alfred 4-H Club Elects Officers at Grange Hall Meeting
Clarence Atherton was chosen president of the Alfred Boys 4-H Club at Grange Hall Monday evening. New officers include Mir Hawk as vice president, Hubert Rabinensa as secretary and treasurer, Leon Snares as recreation leader, and Woode as news reporter. Twelve members enrolled. another meeting is planned for next Tuesday at 3 p.m.
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Clarence Atherton
Alfred Boys 4-H Club
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Hawk
Hubert Rabinesa
Leon Snares
Woode
Weather outlook keeps warmth across east under unusually warm trend
The Weather Bureau forecasts unusually warm spring to persist across most of the eastern two thirds of the nation. The West, especially the Southwest, is expected to see cooler temperatures than usual.
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Washington
Werther Byreau
Pamphlets Explain War To Soldiers
In New York religious leaders issued pamphlets to explain to American troops what they fight for including tolerance freedom to worship God and democratic heritage. The series titled Why We Fight was prepared by 39 leaders of the National Conference of Christians and Jews and distributed by chaplains to armed forces at home and abroad. Rear Adm. Sabstbury said the pamphlets show belief in God as a basic motive in resisting aggression.
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New York
America
Chapling
Commission On Religious Education
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Adm
Stantos W. Sabstury
Navy Chaplains
U.S. Armed Forces Chaplains Board
Divorce Granted in Wichita After 27 Years of Marriage
Mrs. Phyllis Campbell was granted a divorce by a Wichita district court judge but the order was later suspended. The judge urged reconciliation and directed her to live with her former husband as siblings and perform household duties. Campbell, 45, planned to appeal and seek a Supreme Court conference to lift the directive. Her husband Telbert Campbell, 52, and their daughter and son-in-law shared the home, which has only two bedrooms.
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Kus
Phyllis Camplell
Fife
Sie
Brother
Deter
Distriet Court
Ross Mecormick
Campbell
W.W. Harvey
State Supreme Court
Flscm
Vogeler to speak on Hungary imprisonment today
Robert Vogeler, 39, returns to the United States after 17 months in solitary confinement in a Hungarian prison. A 16 month ban on U.S. travel to Hungary was lifted yesterday as a condition of his release, and Vogeler holds a news conference to reveal details of his imprisonment.
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New York
Robert Vogeler
Vogeler
United States
Hungary
U.S
State Department
Voueter
Typhoon with 101 mph winds found east of Tacloban
A tropical typhoon with winds near 101 miles per hour was detected 62 miles east of Tacloban, Leyte Island, signaling an active weather event in the central Philippines. Officials warn residents to monitor advisories and prepare shelter plans as the storm moves.
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Layte Island
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