Truman Pledges Aid to Free Nations at Missouri Commencement
President Truman spoke to about 15,000 in rain at the University of Missouri pledging continued U S aid to free nations against Soviet subversion or attack until safety is assured. He warned against abandoning Western Europe after the Marshal Plan ending in 1952 and noted his Phi Beta Kappa honorary membership for public service. The speech stressed democratic resolve amid global dangers and noted forthcoming VOA broadcasts from St Louis.
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Columbia
Truman
University of Kansas City
Europe
United States
Russia
Mr. Truman
Voice of America
St. Louis
Dp. m
Indochina to Get Six Landing Ships
The United States ordered six 250 ton landing ships transferred to the government of Indochina for use against Communist forces. The vessels, each with 71 crew and capable of carrying 200 or more infantry, are aboard from Bremerton and to reach by August 1. The transfer, under the military aid program, supports free nations resisting aggression in Southeast Asia, with ships designed for amphibious tasks and coastal river operations against guerrilla bases.
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Washington
U. S
Indochina
New Republic
Bremerton I .V Naval Shipyard
Aus
Tefense Department
Southeast Asia
Acheson
Paris
Foreza
Tadochina
Army
Navy
Portland
Ore
Senators Deny Coffee Dearth and Seek Market Limits
An Agriculture Subcommittee led by Senator Gitette reports no coffee shortage and urges tighter futures controls on the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange. It calls for higher margins, court action if needed, and government supervision, while pressuring foreign holdings to be moved into trade channels. The panel faults George W. Robbins for evasive testimony and urges the attorney general to investigate his coffee purchases from the National Coffee.
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Ashington
Jones
Justice Department
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Sen. Gitette
Iowa
George W. Robbins
Annd
Robbins
Altorney
National Coffee
Two Hollywood writers jailed for contempt of Congress
Defiant writers John Howard Lawson and Dalton Trumbo began one year in jail after refus ing to testify to the House Un American Activities Committee. They were among ten screen figures who defied the committee, facing $1,000 fines and possible sentence reductions on appeal. Lawson, former Screen Writers Guild president, and others argued Congress had no right to probe political beliefs. The Supreme Court refused review, upholding that the committee may inquire about membership or belief in communism.
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Congress
Washington
Hollywood
John Howard Lawson
Dalton Trumbo
House un-American Activities
Thei
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
House Committee On un-American Activities
Communist Party
Lawson
Screen Writers Guild
Brockade
Id “Sehara
Edward M. Curran
Soviet seeks voice in Antarctica talks
A Moscow note delivered to the State Department by diplomat Vladimir I. Bazykin states that the Soviet Union expects to be consulted in any future discussions with other nations on Antarctica. Western nations reportedly were told the same. The State Department was puzzled by the timing amid waning international interest.
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Washington
Dygie Ouppaussi
Moscow
Antarctica
State Department
Vladimir I. Bazykin
Alexander 5
U. S
City Faces Third Rabies Quarantine in Kanawha County
Kanawha County endures a third rabies quarantine as outbreaks persist after the year's first. Health Chief Dr Leon A Dickerson notes 98 cases since January, questioning the effectiveness of the county inoculation program that reached about 14 000 dogs free of charge. Six weeks after the program ends, results will be tallied. St Albans remains under quarantine with no countywide tally yet.
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Mana
Kanawha County
Leon A. Dickerson
Kanawha- Charleston Health Department
Health Department
Dickerson
St. Albans
Methodists Oppose Super Bombs and Germ Warfare
The West Virginia Methodist Conference denounces stockpiling and use of atomic and hydrogen bombs and biological weapons. It calls for UN outlawry, urges government restraint to avoid aggression, and advocates church led world peace efforts including literature dissemination and yearly sermons on peace. The resolution was read by W R Esville and B L Tnwey of MecMechen.
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Pearl Masterson
West Virginia
United Nations
State Department
W. R .Esville Commin
Mountsecretary
B L Tnwery
MecMechen
Remington resigns to fight perjury charge in Communist case
William M. Remington, a Commerce Department economist indicted for perjury, resigns to dedicate full time to his defense. He claims innocence and vows to continue challenging the charges while awaiting trial in New York.
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Washington
William M. Remington
Commerce Department
Remington
Commerce
Lawlyer
Communist Party
Sawyer
Nichaal E. Lee
Far East Trade
Ridgely
Araign
New York
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Gold Indicted As Fucts Aide In Spy Case
New York jury indicts Harry Gold a Philadelphia chemist and two unknowns on charges of handling atomic secrets for the Soviet Union. Gold allegedly acted as intermediary between Klaus Fuchs and Soviet agents, with seven meetings cited in cities including New York Boston Cambridge Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
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New York
Harry Gold
Philadelphia
Gold
Klaus Fuchs
Sciencvist
Rias
Tdichment
John Doe
John
Richard Roe
Sam
Russia
Fuths
Goki
Switzerland
iWho
FBI
Fuchs
New York City
Boston
Cambridge
Massin
Sante Ze
New Mexico
Dr Harper Wins Top National Rose Award
ROCK ISLAND IL June 3 The top award to a meteor rose grower was won today by Dr D M Harper of Clendenin WV His entry of five hybrid teas captured the Nicholson Bowl Trophy at a rose and flower show held in conjunction with the national convention of the American Rose Society Another award went to Dr L Evans of Davenport IA for photography with a peace rose display
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Rock Island
D. M. Harper
Clendenin
W. Va
American Rose Society
Harner Asp
Playman
Enestry
Inves
Amerasia Clue In Forrestal Diary Sought
In Washington June 17 Republican Sen Knowland pressed the White House to open the sealed Forrestal diary for light on who ordered a go slow delay in Amerasia arrests The diary tied to Forrestal who died in Bethesda in 1949 is kept in a White House safe Clark and Vardaman are cited as fearing the diary’s vague references Four of six Amerasia suspects were arrested. four cases were dropped and two paid fines.
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Washington
Sen
Knowland
Senate
White House
Forrestal
Amerasia
James V. Forrestal
U. S. Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Truman
Congress
Forrestuliiary
Supreme Court
Tom C Clark
James K. Vardaman
Sheo Lo
Vardaman
Justice Clark
FBI
Clark
Justice Department
Ci Iriment
Navy
Unite Nations
San Francisco
Bankrupt Firm Director Worth Millions Under Scrutiny
Senate Banking Committee probes a 400000 RFC loan to a Florida firm that later failed. Director Wiley L Moors, an AEC examiner, reportedly owns Jacksonville transport and sits on Georgia Life Insurance and other interests in Oklahoma and Texas. Fulbright notes the director’s wealth could have reduced the financing risk.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Florida
Sen
Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate
Wiley L Moors
AEC
Charles B. Lewis
Moore
Jacksonville
Fla
Georgia Life Insurance Co
Atlanta
Fultanional Bank of
Oklahoma
Texas
RFC Swan
Ribbon- Writer Corp. of America
Dania
Dr Wise 44 former Charleston health chief dies in Weston
Dr Herbert B Wise former Charleston health commissioner and noted state physician died yesterday morning after a long illness. His body lies at Owen and Barth Mortuary Chapel with services planned tomorrow at 2 40 p m. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. He was born January 19, 1918 in Charleston, earned a BA from Wesleyan University and a MD from Temple University, practiced in Grantsville before returning to Charleston in 1942 to lead the city health department.
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Herbert B. Wise
BR. G. Lilly
Russell Kessell
Russ Parsons
John P. Brick
John Austen Fae
H. B. Austen, Jr
Wise
Charétat
B. A. Wise
Mary Stalnaker Wise
Charleston
Charleston High School
Westin University
Temple University
Grantsville
City Health Department
Pontiac Lady Golf Champion Slain in Front Lawn Ambush
Thelma Clark, 29, Pontiac's women golf champion, was killed by a rifle ambush on her front lawn. Her mother Ray Gorsline, 58, and escort Charles Melore, 38, were wounded. Police seek Lloyd Gesch, 50, ex-sailor and former suitor. Gesch drove to a home nearby after the shooting, leaving a cryptic note. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the Pontire Country Place.
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Pontiac
Pontiac, Mich
Janey
Thelma Clark
Lloyd Gesch
Gesch
Atabush
Ray Gorsline
Charles Melore
Moore
Oakland County
Clyde Underwood
John Null
Pontire Country
B 29s Own Blazing Guns Hurtle It Down in Flames
In a North Sea crash off Great Yarmouth 23 miles from the Norfolk coast a U S Air Force B 24 Superfortress caught fire from its forward turret during gunnery practice. Four of the eleven crewmen were saved, three bodies recovered, four missing. Captain Henry J Walsh said a fire control device failed, allowing its gunners to shoot their own plane, as the bomber sank in about 30 seconds.
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Sculthorpe
Eng
Fim
North Sea
Great Yarmeouth
Norfolk
England
Henry J. Walsh
Lemon Bank
Walsh
Warren J. Ebert
Minneapolis
Deserter claims guerrilla war in Caucasus against Soviets
A 24 year old Soviet deserter Sel Mikhail Amurkmanovich Kuratsyev says Chechen and Ingushi mountain rebels fight guerrilla warfare in the Caucasus from bases near the former autonomous republic. He fled West Germany after home leave in Russia and seeks political asylum.
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Mikhail Amurkmanovich
Kuratsyev
West Germany
Russia
Siberia
Cis
Mos Jem
Kurats- Ivey
Caucasus
Sowiet
Germany
Three Charleston Officers Suspended After Vice Raid
Three Charleston policemen Hansel a vital 34 xpensions were suspended on 15 day terms following an evening vice raid in the Triangle district. Mayor Andrews said Patrolmen John W. Chappel Frank Thompson and Troy Taylor faced suspensions for alleged fighting and disobedience to orders. The incident began around 240 am after the Young Street raid and moved to a nearby establishment. Thompson is charged with felonious assault against Ada Mae Johnson who says he shoved her before a brawl with Chappel. Chappel, one of five Negro officers, faces simple assault charges. full details appear on page 14.
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Charleston
Hansel
Triangle
Distv
Andrews
John W. Chappel
Frank
Thompson
Troy Taylor
Taylor
Young St
Coirf
Tompson
Chappegainst
Ada Mae Johnson
Court St
Jaknson
Chappel
Crop Production To Tie Average Of Past Decade
The Agriculture Department's June crop report says crop prospects for years ahead aim to match the high decade average despite weather delays. Winter wheat at 710 million bushels tops last month forecast and near 10 year average. spring wheat set at 234.9 million while total production lags last year but aligns with trends. Corn and soybeans face mixed prospects as weather improves.
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Washington
Agriculture
Japs to Debate Ban on Reds Amid Rising Pressure
Tokyo reports say Japan's cabinet planned a session to outlaw communists and sympathizers as police crack down in Tokyo and Osaka. Authorities moved against mass protests, arresting several protest signatures and clamping tight on anti occupation rallies amid ongoing Red purge concerns.
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Tokyo
Japan
Tommorrow
Soards
Inoa
Seney
Red
Osek
Driverless Car Brought to Stop Amid Heavy Traffic
In a June incident James Ausford, 92, credited with guiding a runaway driverless auto to a stop after noticing it uncontrolled and the driver slumped at the wheel. The vehicle sped, slowed, and veered before ramming into heavy road obstacles, with police citing a possible fatal rearrest attack.
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James Ausford
Buford
Dicton
Tightened controls curb Western broadcasts in East bloc
Berlin reports intensified measures in East Germany and Hungary to ban or restrict listening to Western radio. Neiles Deutschlangé condemns Western broadcasts as anti democratic and urges complete avoidance. Budapest stops reception of non Hungarian and Soviet signals while debates on listening in groups arise.
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Berlin
East Germany
Hungary
Neiles Deutschlangé
Front
Budapest
U. S. State Department
Voice of America
Solon Ends Filibuster On Rent Bill
Senator Cain of Washington abruptly ended his 72 hour 8 minute one man filibuster against the rent center bill in the Senate at 11 06 p m EST. The move left the chamber near exhaustion as leadership sought a voting path and debated quorum rules.
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Washington
Sen
Cain
Senate
Lucas Sreks
Seyace
Barkley
Cbs
Severs
Nebraska
Lucas Cartier
Firemen Hurt In College Blaze at Western Maryland
Twenty four firefighters were injured tonight as a fire broke out in the chemistry laboratory at Western Maryland College. Four were overcome by fumes and treated at the infirmary, while the rest were evacuated. Fire units battled the blaze. cause under investigation as crews secured the scene.
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Western Maryland College
Anti-Trust Fight Erupts in Alaska
A chaotic Alaskan anti trust clash centers on a major corporation with national reach. The government alleges violations across multiple sectors including supply chains and district safeguards, while the company defends its practices as legitimate. The dispute spans regulatory actions and court filings, with officials emphasizing market fairness and competition safeguards.
Charleston Skies Forecast for Saturday and Friday Events
The page lists weather outlooks for Charleston with a reference to June and time blocks. It notes I forecast details and mentions prominent constellations and events on Friday, with a 2 pm time marker for a possible activity or meeting.
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Dorothy Dix
Edwin Boye
Hook and Ladder 106
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U.S
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Dr. Harper
Pease
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Manrsene Mountainer
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