Princess Weds Commoner In Quiet Shinto Ceremony
Japan's Emperor Hirohito watched as his second daughter Princess Taka married Toshimichi Takatsukasa, a railway museum worker earning about $20 a month. Government funded the wedding with about $13,500 and provided homesite, funds, and support for the couple. thousands stood in rain to glimpse the ceremony at Prince Takamatsu's residence. The bride wore the Shokeiko robe under a purple Hakama and a long red garment trimmed in green and white.
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Japan
Princess Taka
Toshimichi Takatsukasa
Hirohita
Prince Takamatsu
Signia
Only Bad Health Can Get Irish Down
Mrs. Tom C. Gaddy of Waco Texas touts Crazy Water Crystals as a remedy for stomach trouble heartburn and indigestion. She and her husband use the product daily claiming quick relief and improved elimination with a money back satisfaction guarantee from Crazy Water Co. Inc. Mineral Wells Texas.
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Waco
Tex
Tom C. Gaddy
Washington Ave
Gaddy
Nature
Crazy Water Co., Inc. Mineral Wells
Texas
Ady
Stand or Die War Grip on Korea War Front
The piece portrays a dire Korean front as Gen Walker orders troops to “stand or die” amid 120,000 Communist attackers. It notes U.S. divisions, aid from South Korea, and Eisenhower’s warning that defeat could spark a broader war, while Bernard Baruch urges broad economic mobilization including price controls and rationing.
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U. S
Baruch
Korea
Walton H. Walker
Dunkerque
G.I
Yongdok
Hadong
Eisenhower
Battle Front News From Korea Reports Severe Push Toward Taegu
North Korean forces launch widespread assault toward Taegu, attacking Badong and Hamyang as U S troops retreat to Chinju. In Yondong and Hamchang sectors, the U S first cavalry and South Korean units meet a strong Communist offensive and hold key positions.
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Taegu
South Korea
Red
U. S
Badong
Chinju
Hamyang
Yondong
Hamchang
U. S. First Cavalry
Atomic weapon use debated as Korea tensions rise
President Truman says the atomic bomb will not be used in Korea though officials avoid public discussion. Defense planners study harbor interdiction, while San Francisco and New York port authorities plan ship searches for Russian vessels. US employment climbs to a two year high with 52.774 million workers amid mobilization efforts. 8.44 million farm workers are employed. The Air Force orders 4.4 billion dollars of new planes and parts from 200 manufacturers, with secrecy on production specifics.
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Korea
Truman
United States
North Korea
San Francisco
New York
Russia
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer
Mre
United States Air Force
Air Force
Twist of Fate in Circus Nuptials
A quirky exchange centers on a female giant’s wedding to the india-rubber man. The dialogue hints at unconventional motives and a playful, staged romance within the traveling show.
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