Anglo Iranian Oil Firm Backed by British Embassy in Tehran
The British embassy in Tehran defended the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co denying harm to Iran and asserting benefits to the economy. Iran plans to nationalize oil holdings and applauded Hussein Maki and Mossadegh allies as they cheered progress toward Abadan and Khuzistan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Co
Iran
AIOC
Khuzistan
Ahwaz
Hussein Maki
Mossadegh
National Front
McMahon Pushes China Lobby Probe and Hearings
Sen. McMahon seeks a MacArthur inquiry subcommittee to probe the China lobby and possible U S aid use to sway opinion toward Chiang Kai-shek. Sen. Sparkman backs inquiry into charges of a soft policy toward Red China but says the MacArthur panel should not handle it. William Goodwin, a key lobbyist, seeks a hearing from Senate committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen. McMahon
D-Conn
MacArthur
China
William Goodwin
McMahon
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Sen
Sparkman
D-Ala
Morse
R-Ore
MacArthur Inquiry Committee
Mother to Charge to See Quadruplets
Mrs. Anna Rosebush in Pontiac Michigan painted a sign offering admission to see her four newborn children the Rosebush quads. She says the fee is for self defense as crowds of up to fifty two visitors daily stream to view the two boys and two girls born last January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
Rosebush Quads
Anna Rosebush
Oakwood
France Denies Asking Delay of Peace Pact
London reports say France proposed delaying a Japan peace treaty to avoid offending Russia and would outline views to U S Ambassador Dulles on arrival. Paris denies the claim. the United States seeks a quick treaty with Japan without Russian participation if Moscow stalls. Informants note France favors direct bilateral deals with Japan similar to western Germany contacts.
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London
France
Japan
Russia
Paris
U. S
John Foster Dulles
United States
Britain
China
Germany
Million Dollar Suits Settled for $6500
Two million dollar suits tied to the Buddy Clark plane crash of Oct 1, 1949 were settled for 6500. Mrs. Louis Hughes won 3500 for her children Thomas 13 and Katherine 12. Nedra Broccoli the singer’s widow received 1000 along with radio newscaster Sam Hays and spouse. Two other passengers Jennings Pierce and Frank Berend got 500 each. No insurance covered the wreck.
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Los Angeles
Buddy Clark
Louis Hughes
Thomas
Katherine
Nedra Broccoli
Sam Hays
Jennings Pierce
Frank Berend
Alaskan Students Try to Raise Red Flag During Commencement
Dr. Terris Moore confirms two University of Alaska students lowered the American flag and tried to raise a Red flag at May 21 commencement where Gov Warren of California spoke. One student was expelled. the other’s identity remains unknown. ROTC guards chased two offenders, one was later identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Terris Moore
University of Alaska
Gov Warren
California
Moore
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Economy Bloc Wins Two Tests in Senate Budget Votes
A senate economy bloc signaled tighter non-defense agency funding for FY 1952 starting July 1. The first appropriations bill totaling 2,528,338,000 passed two tests Friday with cuts in the labor department, including 94,445 from the solicitor's office and 400,000 from salaries and expenses for the labor secretary. The reductions, 8 percent and 28 percent respectively, were approved by party line votes. More votes were scheduled for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Office of the Solicitor
Department of Labor
Sen
Douglas
D-11
Secretary of Labor
Williams
Rdel
Finletter warns Caltech grads on Russia’s tech edge
Pasadena California Thomas K Finletter secretary of the air force urged 357 Caltech graduates not to underestimate Russia's weapon making capabilities. He warned of a long period of sustained defense and said America's purpose is a world of peace under enforced disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Russia
Thomas K. Finletter
Airforce
Finletter
California Institute of Technology
America
Yugoslavia Seeks Western Arms to Halt New Korea Threat
Belgrade reports it expects Western arms to counter a Moscow-led Cominform plot aimed at turning Yugoslavia into a new Korea. Foreign Minister Kardelj told parliament Gen Koca Popovic is in the United States to purchase weapons as Tito’s chief of staff refutes suspected satellite advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Korea
Edward Kardelj
Joint Foreign Affairs Committee
Koca Popovic
Marshal Tito
United States
Kardelj
Foreign Affairs Committee
Safecracking Also Hard on Nerves
Two burglars raided a downtown Los Angeles dime store as two employees and two visitors were tied and searched. They opened one safe and took cash but fled when noise attracted attention, leaving four captives bound in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Charles Henry
James Mathis
Henry
Mathis
Lowell Hudson
Henry Herron
In A Woman's World Feminist Pays The Bill
An anecdotal column depicts a self styled feminist at a luncheon arguing for a male equal rights movement. The discussion provokes reactions from nearby men including laughter tears and lingering unease. The woman ultimately pays the bill.
Airmen Find 3 Youngsters Safe After 28 Hours in Mountains
Three children aged 7, 5, and 34 percent who wandered from a family picnic in the Sangre de Cristo range near Santa Fe were found safe after 28 hours. Air force airmen guided by Myron Scroggs located them near a fallen log. The parents, including funeral director Peter McGee and Charlotte Cross, expressed relief as the youngsters recounted drinking from a stream and eating leaves.
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Santa FE
N. M
Sangre de Cristo
Larry McGee
Janet
Stevie Cross
Larry
Stevie
Preston McGee
Charlotte Cross
McGee
Cross
Airforce
Marchfield
Calif
Irving Denies Fund Misuse In 1948 Campaign
Kansas City dispatch reports Missouri congressman Leonard Irving of the fourth district denies federal charges alleging improper use of International Hod Carriers AFL union funds in his 1948 election. Indicted on corrupt practices and Taft Hartley counts, the 12 counts allege about 3000 dollars diverted. Irving, union president, vows innocence and awaits arraignment with bail possible. he accuses two unnamed men of blackmail and says he was not allowed to testify before the grand jury.
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Kansas City
Truman
Leonard Irving
D-Mo
Missouri
Fourth
International Hod Carriers, Building and Construction Union
AFL
Irving
St Paul Man Named to Head State Elks
Brainerd’s parade spotlighted the Minnesota Elks association 47th annual meeting with E J Curry of St Paul elected president after a morning business session. Vice presidents named were M H Carlson Brainerd J D Mitchell Duluth and Joe Manderfeld Mankato. O C Paulson Thief River Falls treasurer Paul Winterwold Red Wing secretary Anton Randig Mankato tiler Thomas Lyon Duluth chaplain.
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Brainerd
Minnesota Elks Association
E. J. Curry
St. Paul
Lumpark
M. H. Carlson
J. D. Mitchell
Duluth
Joe Manderfeld
Mankato
O. C. Paulson
Thief River Falls
Paul Winterwold
Red Wing
Anton Randig
Thomas Lyon
Chamber urges coast states title to tide lands
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to pass a law giving coastal states like California Texas and Louisiana title to tidelands along their shores. It outlined views on offshore oil land ownership in a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, which has a bill before it to grant states title to oil bearing tidelands.
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Washington
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Chamber
California
Texas
Louisiana
House Judiciary Committee
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Pan American
Clarksville
Tenn
Persian Gulf
Abadan
Anglo-Iranian Oil
James Jabara
Carol Ann
Jabara
James William
Scottfield
Belleville
Ill
McKinney
Tex
Creamery
Lansing, Minn
Earl Wolfe
Albert Hopfe
Hal Boyle
New York
Harry S. Truman
Dad
Eugene Morvee
Norman de Dubuque
Jack D. Nelson
Morvee
Sgt
Nelson
Myron Scroggs
Kirtland Airforce Base
Albuquerque
Betty Crocker
Arnold Johnson
Clele Brown
Jackson
Mrs. Lawrence Kellogg
W. Allegheney
Trowbridge Super Market
The
Methodist Church
Sterling Shopping Center
State Elks
Coast States
P. E. Morreim
Chiropractic Health Service
Chrysler Airtemp
Chrysler
Airtemp
Austin Heating & Sheet Metal
E. Oakland
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