Chiang Kai-shek halts attacks on Communist China
Nationalist air and sea offensives against the mainland were ordered to cease following a U S request. President Truman arranged warship protection for Formosa and urged a temporary halt, with Chiang Kai-shek and ministers meeting after the note was delivered. There is expectation of possible future invasion plans being reconsidered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Formosa
U.S
Truman
U. S
George Yeh
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Yeh
Robert Strong
Strong
Chen Cheng
China
United States
Mr. Truman
House Group Calls For Slashing Oil Imports
Washington June 7 The House Small Business Committee urged President Truman and oil importers to cut foreign oil inflows. Patman said imports threaten national security and the domestic industry and recommended reviewing trade agreements to restore balance. The report shows rising net imports from 144000 bpd in 1948 to 315000 in 1949, with 1950 midyear projections near 817763 bpd including 305000 bpd for residual oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Small Business Committee
Truman
Patman
D-Tex
The
Texan
United States
Newberry Murder Trial Postponed to October Term
Bland VA June 27 The murder trial of Samuel L Newberry was continued to the October Bland circuit court term due to difficulty securing a full jury panel. Judge Sexton granted the pause after private discussions with both sides.
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Bland
Samuel L. Newberry
Bland Circuit Court
W. L. Sexton, Jr
Newberry
Mary Katheryn Newberry
Ralph A. Newberry
Samuel
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
J. L. Dillon
W. B. Snidow
Special Commonwealth
John R. Boggess
Walter G. Burton
Commonwealth
Sexton
Newberry Brothers
Bland County
Tazewell Sesquicentennial Pageant "Echoes of the Hills" Dazzles
Thousands attend the third day of Tazewell County's 150th anniversary as the histori cal pageant "Echoes of the Hills" unfolds at the fairgrounds. A 300-strong cast in frontier and tribal scenes re-creates early settlement, Elk Lick conflict, and Revolutionary War tributes, followed by a community hoe-down and extended performances due to weather and a production contract.
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Tazewell County
Tazewell
Fairgrounds
Tazewell High School
Tennessee
Bristol
John B. Rogers
L. B. Leslie
Sesquicentennial
Elk Lick
Battle Knob
Tazewell Fairgrounds
West Virginia flood toll may reach thirty three
The Sunday flash flood in West Virginia likely leaves 30 to 33 dead with eight bodies still unrecovered. State Police Captain E E Stout cites 33 as final toll, naming Kennth Simms and Bailey family members among the missing. Red Cross lists Simms among the dead, while identifying no additional Bailey losses. Rehabilitation work spreads across Upshur Doddridge Lewis Ritchie Harrison and Gilmer counties as rail and road damage hampers traffic and federal aid is sought. U S engineers begin surveys to estimate rehabilitation costs.
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West Union
W. Va
State Police and Relief Agency
Marcane
Paiavia
E. E. Stout
Kennth Simms
Clive Bailey
Bailey
B. J. Cooper
Charleston
William E. Wyatt, Jr
Otteson
Kenneth Simms
Wyatt
Carol Jo Bailey
The
Red Cross
Simms
Upshur
Doddridge
Lewis
Ritchie
Harrison
Gilmer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Smithburg
Patteson
Truman
Kilgore
D-Wva
U. S
Rail wreck near Narrows halts engine. no injuries reported
A Norfolk and Western freight engine derailed in Narrows Virginia when two wheels left the tracks at 4 15 pm. A hot journal box sparked a fire but no injuries occurred as about thirty workers spent four hours repairing and reboarding the locomotive in front of Jay Lucas's home.
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Narrows
Norfolk and Western
Jay Lucas
Time Difference Between Korea and Eastern Time
The article notes Korea is 15 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. When it is midnight in EST it is 3 PM the following day in Korea. It uses examples set in New York on June 27 to illustrate the time gap.
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New York
Korea
Jerome Katz Appointed Bluefields City Attorney
Jerome Katz named Bluefields city attorney replacing the late Scott who served since May. Katz, aged in part from Baltimore via Beaver High School Bluefield College and WVU Law, practices with his brother Leroy and lives at 2909 Bland Road. He remains in private practice at the Ritz building and is past president of the Mercer County Bar Association.
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Scott
Jerome Katz
Bluefield
Baltimore
Beaver High School
Bluefield College
West Virginia University Law School
WVU
The
Quarterly Review
Katz
Leroy Katz
Russell S. Ritz
Mercer County Bar Association
State
American Bar Associations
Doris Sue
David
Bland Road
Ritz
Truman Bets Russia Won’t Fight U S in Korea Move
President Truman ordered air and sea forces to aid South Korea against invading Communists amid broader Far Eastern policy shifts. Advisers judged Moscow unlikely to seek open war but warned the danger exists, weighing UN prestige and Western defense commitments in Europe, Iran, Turkey, and Indochina.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
South Korea
Korea
United States
Iran
Turkey
Middle East
Indochina
Southeast Asia
Europe
State Department
State Acheson
Defense Johnson
Kremlin
United Nations
Acheson
Far East
Truman escalates Korea aid and Pacific defense
President Truman orders warships and planes to aid South Korea as U S forces confront Communist invaders. He warns that Communism has moved from subversion to armed war and expands defense to Formosa and Southeast Asia while Congress backs a draft extension.
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Washington
Truman
South Korea
Far Pacific
Congress
U. S
Kremlin
White House
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
House Approves Draft Extension Amid Korea Tensions
The House passed a one year draft extender 315 to 4 as airmen reportedly bomb tanks of the invaders in Korea. Senate action pending after a morning conference broadened the measure by removing presidential power limits and allowing activation of National Guard and reserves. Chairman Vinson urged swift extension, calling the times critical and unpredictable.
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South Korea
Russia
State Department
Department
U. S
Alan G. Kirk
Moscow
Capitol Hill
Senate
Truman
America
White House
Washington
Korea
Senate-House
House
Tydings
D-Md
Senate Armed Services Committee
Kem
Rmo
Auto Tags Deadline Extended Two Weeks
Motor Vehicle Commissioner Don McClaugherty announced a 15 day extension beyond the June 30 deadline for all vehicle licenses except dealers tags. Dealers plates expire at month end. He noted 275000 tags issued to date, about 30000 more than last year, with about 80000 still to be issued.
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Charleston
W. Va
Don McClaugherty
McClaugherty
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Bluefield Gas Company
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Virginia Street
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