US Land Forces To Defend South Korea North Dakota Priest Hurt In Crash
The Rev. David Miller, 28, of New England North Dakota, is in critical condition at Omaha’s Methodist hospital after a crash on U S 6 near Anita. Isaac Griffith, 62, Anita, fled injury with minor damage to his car. Miller's companion Matthew Koppinger, 18, of New England, suffered minor injuries and went to Omaha for treatment. Charges against Griffith were pending.
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David Miller
New England
N. D
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Isaac Griffith
Anita
Father Miller
Matthew Koppinger
Atlantic Memorial Hospital
Griffith
Hn Budd
W. H. Evans
North Dakota
Prest
Atlantic
U.S. 71
Lyman
Alonzo Lovitt
Villisca
Lovitt
Weekend Weather Outlook With Changing Winds and Showers
The forecast calls for sunny periods this afternoon with northerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with widely scattered thunderstorms possible in the northwest. Saturday remains partly cloudy with little temperature change and a few showers, winds shifting to southwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night into Sunday turns clear and cooler, followed by a fair and warmer Monday.
Wherry Calls For War Report From Truman
Senate Republican Wherry of Nebraska urges President Truman to deliver a personal war report to Congress on Korea and to dismiss Secretary of State Acheson for alleged appeasement. He condemns past policy yet backs the Korea support and questions authorization for military aid. Congress mostly approves the troop move amid the Korea crisis.
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Washington
Senate
Wherry
Nebraska
Truman
Congress
Korea
Acheson
Taft of
Ohia
Republican Policy Committee
South Korea
Lucas
Minois
State Acheson
Dean Acheson
Not Quite Canada but Sat Right Direction
Four Cherokee boys under 12 who started for Canada returned home yesterday after reaching Spencer. One boy withdrew 58 dollars in savings and spent 31 on a suitcase air rifle hunting knife and food. They hit four rides and ended at the Spencer police station. Names: Sam Gianapolis Mike Gianapolis Carl Wilson Vernon Wilson.
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Canada
Spencer
Sam
Mike Gianapolis
Carl
Vernon Wilson
Stalin allegedly suffers heart attack during plane flight
Col Roland W. Estey, retired U S A, writes Stalin suffered a heart attack on June 2 while en route to Chuvash for a conference near Chita. He says the incident led to returning Stalin to Moscow and using a double for subsequent events during a Moscow demonstration on May 31.
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Salem
Mass
Roland W. Estey
U.S.A
Salem Evening News
Stalin
Chuvash
Estey
Europe
Chita
Batey
Moscow
OSS
Babe Ruth Al Jolson School to Close Its Doors
The Babe Ruth Al Jolson School for the "Black Sheep" is closing. The Baltimore institution, once a refuge that sheltered orphans and molded stars, will end after years of controversy and shifting finances. Jolson and Ruth left legacies tied to the school, while Ruth’s will directed a ten percent estate gift to a children’s foundation.
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Babe Ruth
al Jolson
America
Jolson
Baltimore
Amer
St. Mary's Industrial School
Tential Law
George
Mather
Ruth Wa
Senate Hopes Speedy Action On Tax Cut Bill
Senate leaders promised swift action on a House tax cut bill that would remove or reduce wartime sales taxes on items from furs to travel tickets. The House approved the measure 375 to 14, despite opposition over revenue provisions and wartime tax implications.
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Washington
Senate
House
Lucas
Illinois
Senate Finance Committee
Taft
Ohio
GOP
Finance Committee
Truman’s Mail Shows Public Applauds Far East Stand
Telegrams and letters applauding President Truman’s stance against communism in the Far East pour into the White House. Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross noted support outnumbers opposition about ten to one, with around 1,200 communications received and more arriving.
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Truman
Far East
Washington
White House
Charles G. Ross
Co Oline
Knights of Templar elect Spirit Lake leader at 1950 conclave
J J Pe mulder of Ottumwa named grand commander of the Knights of Templar at the 1950 conclave. Elected officers include John Crofts as deputy grand commander and Eimerdens of Davenport as grand generalissime.
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Knights OF Templar
Spirit Lake
J. J. Pemulder
Ottumwa
John Crofts
Eimerdens
Davenport
Truman authorizes ground troops as Reds threaten Suwon
President Truman approved use of ground units and possible air and naval actions in Korea after a Red breakthrough southwest of Seoul. Gen. MacArthur’s Pacific command, with 123,500 troops, seeks stronger artillery and tanks as Suwon’s airstrip faces risk. American warships shell positions and air forces target North Korean bases.
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Associated Press
Truman
Tokyo
Han River
Suwon
MacArthur
Seoul
Pacific
U.S
North Korea
U.S. Navy
Huge Arms Aid Bill Passed by Senate in 66 to 0 Vote
The senate approved a foreign arms aid program totaling 1 222 800 000 dollars with 16 million for South Korea and the Philippines. The measure, 66 to 0, heads to the house amid international tension as President Truman’s plan to assist free nations continues. The bulk, 1 billion, funds Western Europe, amid anticipated broad support.
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Senate
South Korea
Philippines
House
Truman
Western
Europe
Truman authorizes American forces in Korea crisis
President Truman authorizes infantry actions against Korean communists and orders a blockade and air missions if needed. Reports claim Red spearheads advance near Han River and U S bases as earlier attempts to hold Seoul falter. Tass cites B 29 raids on Pyongyang and UN Security Council reconvenes to assess force action.
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Washington
Truman
Navy
Korea
Air Force
North Korea
Tokyo
Red
Han River
U.S
Suwon
Seoul
Moscow
Russia
U. S
Tass
Pyongyang
Red North Korea
U.N. Security Council
India
Egypt
Strafing Operations Destroy 15 Red Tanks
Far East air force announced the destruction of 15 North Korean tanks in Friday strafing operations. It reported 161 sorties and two hostile aircraft shot down, with B 29s bombing targets along the Han river near Seoul and damaging barges troops concentrations tanks convoys and road intersections.
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Tokyo
Far East Air Force
Air Force
Pittsburgh Milk Strike Ends With New Contract Okayed
A three week strike halting regular milk deliveries to 2.3 million Pittsburgh area residents ended with nearly 3,000 AFL members approving a new contract by voice vote. Deliveries resume tomorrow as ice cream returns, with the 44 hour week and 48 hours pay, backdated to May 1, 1950, and a May 1, 1952 reopening for wage talks.
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Pittsburgh
AFL
Creston Area Still Tops World in Bluegrass Seed
Blight reduces 1950 bluegrass seed output but Creston region remains the leading producer within a 36 mile radius of Creston. Seed buyers report losses from blight but expect Creston to stay world leader with seed quality surpassing government standards.
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Creston Area
Pat Kelly
Creston
Associated Press
U.S. Department of Agriculture Will
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Washington
Iowa State College
Ames
United States
Lenox
Theovernment
Youth Admits Setting Tragic Circus Fire in Hartford
Ohio Fire Marshal says Robert Dale Seegee of Circleville has signed statements admitting he set the Hartford circus fire in 1944 that killed 168 and injured 412, plus numerous fires in Portland Maine and other places. He was indicted on two arson counts in Circleville.
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Ohio
Harry J. Callan
Robert Dale Seegee
Circleville
Ringling Bros
Hartford
Seegee
East St. Louis
Pickaway County
Callan
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Portland
Providence
R. I
Cons
Stone Callahan
Barbara Driscoll
Portsmouth
N. H
Cape Cottage
Japan
Hartford Circus
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