MacArthur views Asia issue and Korea front updates
Reds preparing for new offensives in Korea as UN patrols report building up along the front. Two U.S. F 80 jets were shot down with pilots presumed killed, while ground actions north of Seoul and near Chunchon involved armored columns and heavy skirmishes.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
Seoul
Pukhan
Chunchon
Eighth Army
Hwachon Reservoir
Central Korean
James A. van Fleet
Hwachon
Central Plains
No-Man’s Land
Hwachon-Chunchon
Navy to expand fleet amid mounting threats
Admiral Forrest Sherman told the Naval Academy the Navy must be ready for years to meet ever mounting threats from Korea and elsewhere. He outlined rapid fleet expansion from July last year and plans for 12 large carriers 15 small carriers 19 cruisers 250 destroyers 100 submarines plus reserve and amphibious vessels.
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Annapolis
Forrest Sherman
Korea
Afi
Theep
Sherman
Congress
Senator Foresees Meat Rationing By November
Senator Eliender of Louisiana warned that meat rationing could begin within six months if beef price-rollback orders stay in place. The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a resolution urging the Office of Price Stabilization to revoke the regulations without delay. OPS head DiSalle defended the regs, saying no repeal is warranted before successful trial.
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Washington
Eliender
D-La
Ellender
Senate Agriculture Committee
Office of Price Stabilization 13
Michael V. di Salle
Toledo
Hugh Butler
R-Neb
Senate
The Sergeant's Job Helped His Appetite in Korea
In Korea a colonel asks a sergeant if he eats enough. James Holler of Lee's Summit Missouri answers yes and explains his duty as mess sergeant. The exchange highlights food service duties aboard a U. S. division unit.
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U. S
UH Division
Korea
James
Lee
Carelessness Blamed for Beulah Park Fire
The state fire marshal reports carelessness caused the Beulah Park fire that killed 25 thoroughbreds and a pony. Investigators questioned two stable employees. no charges will be filed. The blaze happened last Sunday, with an estimated loss of 61000 dollars.
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Columbus
Beulah Park
Russell Smith
U S Chamber Calls for Clear Foreign Policy
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged a new American foreign policy free from partisan politics and based on full public disclosure. The resolution backed UN actions in Korea, recognition of the Chinese Nationalist government, protection of Formosa, and continued aid to Western Europe against possible Russian attack.
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Washington
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
United Nations
Korea
United States
Formosa
Millfield Man Escapes Injury In Truetown Wreck
Paul T. Russell aged 28 of Millfield Route 1 escaped injury when his car left Route 1 at Truetown, struck a fence and utility pole. State Patrol reported the 5:30 a.m. crash. Russell was charged with unsafe operation and fined 25 dollars plus costs by Mayor Thomas Williams of Glouster.
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Millfield
Truetown
State Highway Patrol
Paul T. Russell
Russell
Thomas Williams
Glouster
Fires Ravage New England Farm Homes
Nearly 100 forest fires swept New England New York and New Jersey destroying at least a dozen farm homes and thousands of acres of wood and farmland. In Rhode Island fires burned 19 square miles near West Greenwich Exeter and Hopkinton with seven houses and five barns lost and four people burned. Maine saw about 1500 acres scorched while New Hampshire timber losses neared 1000 acres near Winchester. Fort Devens troops aided volunteers and teams fighting flames across central Massachusetts.
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Boston
New England
New York State
New Jersey
Rhode Island
West Greenwich
Exeter
Hopkinton
Maine
Winchester
N. H
Massachusetts
Fort Devens
House Cuts Interior Bill to $496 Million
The House, backing economy measures, approved $496,764,500 for the Interior Department for the year starting July 1, a reduction of $62,521,500 from the $559,286,000 requested by President Truman. It marks an 11.2 percent cut, the sharpest on any major money bill to date.
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Washington
House
Interior Department
Truman
Treasury Post Office
Labor Departments
Federal Security Administration
Administration
United States Pushes U N Embargo on Red China War Materials
United States urges a worldwide embargo through U N committees on punishments against Britain and France reportedly holding back from such a course at present. The proposal targets all strategic war materials including atomic weapon components and aims to pressure Red China amid tensions.
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United Nations
United States
Red China
U.N
Britain
France
Coalition Gears Drive To Force Acheson Out
A strong coalition of House Republicans and southern Democrats moves to oust Secretary Acheson by denying post June 30 salary funds and possibly tying up the 1952 State Department budget. Leaders expect House action and many applaud the move while others fear Administration embarrassment and possible Truman dismissal.
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Washington
House
Dean Acheson
Acheson
State Department
Martin
Massachusetts
Arends
Ilinois
Lawrence H. Smith
Wis
Foreign Affairs Committee
Rooney
N. Y
Appropriations
Ohio Senate advances two of three gambling laws
In Columbus two of three proposed laws progressed in the Ohio Legislature. The Senate passed a bill allowing the governor to file removal complaints against erring sheriffs and prosecutors, sending it to Gov Lausche to become law 90 days after signature. The House backed a measure to padlock gambling establishments as common nuisances, while a third bill to make possession and transport of slot machines a felony stalled in the Senate with a bare quorum and mixed party votes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Frank J. Lausche
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
George B. Marshall
Franklin
Festival of Britain Opens Despite Austerity
London marks the start of the Festival of Britain with a defiant display of pag eantry as King George inaugurates the nationwide celebration from St. Paul’s Cathedral. Planning began five years ago to celebrate Britain’s anticipated triumph over austerity.
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London
Britain
George
St. Paul's Cathedral
Bank Held Up Third Time in Six Months
Winona National Bank was robbed yesterday for the third time in six months. Cashier J R Hisey was forced to surrender 15546 by two masked bandits with red paint on their faces and shotguns and pistols. They challenged him to recall the getaway car’s license number before fleeing.
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Winona, W. Va
Winona National Bank
J. R. Hisey
Lausche Asks Ottawa County To Stop Slots
Governor Frank Lausche directed Ottawa County officials to stop slot machines after reports that about 300 machines were openly exhibited and played in Port Clinton. He telegrammed Sheriff Merlin Budd and Prosecutor Myron Rosentreter urging suppression of the “unusual and evil condition.”
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Columbus
Frank Z. Laugche
Ottawa County
Merlin Budd
Myron A. Rosentreter
Port Clinton
Budd
Cleveland
Vogeler Seeks Health Recovery After Prison Hunger
Robert A. Vogeler, a 39 year old businessman, will enter Bethesda Naval Hospital today to regain health after 17 months in a Hungarian prison. He spoke at a news conference but avoided details of his arrest and trial. He emphasized he will provide more information once hospitalized.
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New York
Robert A. Vogeler
Bethesda
Naval Hospital
Vogeler
General MacArthur says Russians not positioned for attack
Gen. Douglas MacArthur testified behind closed doors that Soviet forces in Siberia are largely defensive and not in a position to launch a predatory attack from Asia. He noted policy differences with President Truman over China and Korea and appeared before joint Senate committees inspecting his dismissal and Far Eastern policy.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Russia
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
MacArthur
Gavsar Wy
Siberia
Truman
China
Korea
Senate
Wake Island Talks Leave Questions About Red Intervention
A published 5000 word Wake Island transcript raises questions about Chinese or Soviet interference in Korea. MacArthur’s reply of very little intervention is unclear on whether it referred to impacts or likelihood of Reds’ success. The record covers only the conference portion with advisers and notes disputed by Gen Omar Bradley and Gen Courtney Whitney.
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Washington
Wake Island
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
MacArthur
Senate
Far East
Courtney Whitney
New York
Bunker
Russell D-Gai
Omar Bradley
Wake
Bradley
Philip G. Jessup
Vernice Anderson
Mr. Truman
Army
Pace
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tokyo
Whitney
Warner Brothers Weighs Sale Offer From Investor Group
New York report says the three Warner brothers and their families, owning a significant stake in Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc., are considering a $25,000 buyout offer from an investment group led by A. Lurie of San Francisco. The decision is not yet final.
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New York
Warner Brothers
Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc
A. Lurie
San Francisco
Ohio Home Owners Increase 49 Percent
Washington report notes Ohio home owners rose 49 percent in ten years. The Census Bureau says owners live in about three-fifths of 2,335,000 occupied dwelling units in Ohio, with total dwelling units at 2,442,000 State. Some units remain unoccupied.
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Washington
Ohio
Census Bureau
Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Guthrie set for Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Guthrie 85 who died Wednesday will be conducted Thursday by Rev Joe B Maffett at the Orange Church Carthage Gap. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the home of relatives.
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Lucy Guthrie
Joe B. Maffett
Orange Church
Carthage Gap
Hearing Opens on Momentous Questions with Praise for MacArthur
Reporters were barred from the hearing room to protect national security. A censored stenographic report was distributed, lagging the actual progress of the hearing. Chairman Russell D Ga of the Armed Services Committee opened with a general statement on war and peace in the Far East and worldwide. He praised MacArthur as one of history’s greatest captains after three armed conflicts and a leader who has endeared himself to the nation.
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Russell D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Russell
Congress
Far East
MacArthur
Butler
Russia
Transcript
U. S
Japan
Korea
MacArthur Praises Far East Unity and Korean Forces
General MacArthur tells a joint committee that unity in the Far East effort is 100 per cent. He notes integration of Army Navy and Air Force, plus allied nations, and describes Korean troops as fine despite training and materiel gaps. He cites their determined spirit and plucky reconnaissance role.
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MacArthur
Far East
Korea
U.S
Army
Navy
Air Force
Joint Committee
Congress
MacArthur on Soviet Strength and Japan Threat
The transcript shows MacArthur questioning Soviet plans and notes doubts about Russia moving troops eastward due to the Trans-Siberian Railway limits. He suggests Japan could not have been captured without an amphibious assault, barring sea and air control.
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Japan
Russell
MacArthur
Soviet Union
Japanese-Born Teresa Matsudaira Named Catholic Mother of 1951
A Seattle mother born in Japan, Teresa Matsudaira, age 49, is named Catholic mother of 1951. She has 13 children, 12 living, 11 of whom reside with her, ages from 28 to 2 1/2 years. A telegram from Seattle arrived while her husband Thomas could not read it. son Francis, 21, translated it for her.
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Seattle
Teresa Matsudaira
Bend
Eg Ve
Satewlois
Thomas
Francis
India Grain Bill Delayed in House Action Postponed
Washington The House action on a 150 million dollar grain for India bill was postponed until next week after a plan to consider it yesterday. The delay sets back the measure aimed at grain shipments to India.
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Washington
Triplet Sons Ship Out From Seattle to Korea
Fred Kramer of Dayton sends three sons Fred Jr John and Henry to Korea after induction December 13 They trained together at Camp Breckinridge Ky The father appeals to President Truman asking to return one son or reassign them to different areas to avoid the same danger zone seeking to sustain his other sons in the field.
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Dayton
Fred Kramer
Seattle
Wash
Korea
Truman
America
Fred, Jr
John
Henry
Camp Breckinridge
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