City crime crackdown sighted as ministers urge police action
The article reports a ministers meeting criticizing city crime and prostitution as police conduct raids in a three week period. A mayoral statement cites a brothel near city hall and multiple establishments raided in the triangle district. Dope arrests were linked to ongoing vice activity and calls to seize suppliers were voiced by Rev. Schillinger.
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Copenhaver
Temalea
Asatlae
City Hall
Triangle
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Fleeing Reds Thwarted Then Pounded by U N Guns in Korea
Allied forces pressed Red withdrawal across North Korean hills near Parallel 38 with heavy gunfire and searchlights. Lt Gen James A Van Fleet said Reds reserve strength remains and a third Chinese Spring offensive is possible. Patrols found limited contact as Reds pulled back toward Yonchon Korangpo and Imjin River area.
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Korea
United Nations
James A. van Fleet
U. S. Eighth Army
Stan Carter
U. N
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Yonchon
Seoul
Imjun
Parallel 38
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South Korea
Munsan
Korangpo
Kee and Gadd chosen in West Virginia 5th District race
Elizabeth Kee, Bluefield Democrat, and Cyrus H. Gadd, Princeton Republican, were selected by their parties to run July 17 in a special election for West Virginia fifth district to fill the late John Kee’s unexpired term. If Kee wins, she becomes the first woman elected to Congress from West Virginia.
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Associated Press
Elizabeth Kee
Bluefield
West Virginia
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Sunday Specials and Plans for a New East Park
The edition promises an aerial view of Coonsiin Park as it may look when new facilities start shaping the expected park in the East. Also discussed are possible routes for a North South toll highway and questions about the current plan's suitability for the state.
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Amarntnts
Coonsiin Park
Higharard
MacArthur Attacks Domestic Policy and Morality Call
General Douglas MacArthur condemned the Truman administration on domestic policy arguing government cost makes Americans “servants of the state.” He urged moral government and truth in public information while decrying socialism during a four day Texas tour ending with Dallas.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Douglas MacArthur
Truman
MacArthur
Texas
Houston
Cotton Bow
Dallas
Jet Pilots Held In Czechoslovakia
Two U S jet fighters missing from Germany were reported safe in Communist Czechoslovakia. The pilots, an American and a Norwegian trainee, were unharmed. The Czech government cited no motive for the landing amid a U S protest over delayed reporting.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Czechoslovakia
U. S. Air Force
US 5
State Department
Yest
Cvech
Ellis Briggs
Frm
Prague
Red Embargo Declared Air-Tight U S Presses Global Follow
The United States told the United Nations its arms embargo on Communist China is virtually 100 percent airtight and urged other states to adopt the pattern. A memo to the sanction committee lists White House orders, asset freezes, and screening measures from the State, Commerce, and Treasury Departments aimed at China and North Korea since the 1950 outbreak.
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China
Flushing Meadow
United States
United Nations
U. S
Red China
North Korea
Korea
General Assembly
White House
State, Commerce and Treasury Departments
Manchuria
Hong Kong
Macao
Ernest A. Gross
Explosion Hits Washington Substation Blackouts Government
An explosion at a Washington power substation knocked out power for the White House Atomic Energy Commission Treasury and other agencies. Two workers were injured Kirsel with severe burns and Fasnacht with minor burns were treated. Traffic signals failed in Georgetown area.
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Washington
White House
Atomic Energy Commission
The
Treasury
Kirsel
Frank Fasnacht
Georgetown
Georgetown Hospital
Death of Judge T Alan Goldsborough Famed for Fining Miners
Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough died during a family gathering at age 73. He gained prominence for twice fining John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers for contempt after defying court orders in 1946 and 1948, with large fines later upheld by the Supreme Court.
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Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
T. Alan Goldsborough, Jr
Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Supreme Court
Pope Attacks Communism in First Direct Encyclical
Vatican City June 16 Pope Pius XII denounces Communism by name in his first direct attack and calls on Christians to aid missions to free China Korea and other lands. He warns of propaganda eroding minds and dignity and urges nations to be liberated from atheistic doctrine.
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Vatican City
Foye
Pius XII
China
Korea
Earth
Pone
World Fedcera and Peoples
Textile Workers Call Nitro Plant Back to Work
A national Textile Workers of America representative urged American Viscose Corp employees at Nitro to end an unauthorized stoppage over a dispute on loads and productivity. Plant manager Julien Murrin said the shutdown would take about four days if not resolved, with around 120 workers across four shifts. Union leader Bill A Hager and William S Drvie of New York emphasized the stoppage is unauthorized and urged all involved to return to work.
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Textile Workers of America
Emsployes
American Visrose Corp
Nitra
Ecamiputs
Julien Murrin
Linis
Bill A. Hager
Nations
William S. Drvie
New York
Aftlentian Textile Workers of America
Nitro
Socha
W. Va
French Go to Polls Seeking Stability and Direction
Paris voters head to the polls amid a fragmented field with 4 180 candidates for 627 seats as three main blocs vie for power. The Communists remain strong while Gen Charles de Gaulle’s Rally of the French People campaigns for influence and stability after years of division.
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National Assembly
House of Parliament
France
Charles de Gaulle
Rally mm the French People
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Father's Day Parade of Misadventures in Domestic Life
Ed Peters humor column sketches a bachelor’s chaotic Father's Day routine from waking late to kitchen chores and mishaps with garter belts and nylon stockings, ending with a meager lunch. The piece satirizes domestic expectations and bachelor life with playful mishaps and light tone.
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Peters
the Gazette
Lindh
Grambles
C P To Seek Fourth Postwar Rate Increase
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co will ask the Public Service Commission for a fourth postwar rate increase to offset a new wage pact with the CIO Communications Workers. The contract raises weekly wages about 3,988 for about 3,800 non supervisory employees and takes effect today.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Public Service Commission
CIO Communications Walkers of America
C.H. Johnson
West Virginia
British Security System Denounced in Disgraceful Terms
London reports former officials denounce Britain’s security network as disgraceful and criminal for the disappearance of diplomats Donald MacLean and City Burgess. They claim up to 11,000 Communists in public service and accuse the system of failing to stop Soviet communications.
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Britain
Donald MacLean
City Burgess
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Foren
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Voammumecabhon
Moscow
Dopbahnate MacLean
Foreign Office
Burgess
Rus
Ex-convict in dawn shootout after stabbing in French Quarter
Police battled a dawn gunfight in New Orleans French Quarter to subdue Donald Lee Weir 22 of Delta Col a who had stabbed Sheila Ryan after she refused his $3000 demand He holed up in her Bourbon Street apartment as 15 to 20 officers used guns tear gas and Navy bombs Moris was wounded in the thigh but survived A police steady pursuit led to charges and he was captured after the 40 minute siege
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Sheila Ryan
Nishsua
Henry Moris
Ponce
Joseph Guillott
Donald Lee Weir
Delta
Cola
Miss Ryin
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Pat
Trethe Wey
Ea Miedo
Ome
Woman killed near Marmet as car hits pedestrian
Evelyn MaacCallister, 40, identified by her brother in law as the victim, died after walking along Highway 19 near Marmet. Trooper White said she stepped into traffic from a car driven by Benjamin Walter Bailey and two men questioned offered few details. The Charleston hospital listed the deceased as about 34 and arriving dead on arrival about 9 15 p.m. The incident remains under inquiry with state patrol and city police files.
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Simon Gawn
Highway 19
Marmet
Charleston General Hospital
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Bo FL White
Atta
Berjamin Walter Bailey
Ashfored
Boone Cetus
Raymond Dunlap
Rush Creek
Jamis Lane
South Malden
Kanawha City
White
Rush Cheek
Charleston
Cune
Prayer for Peace in Our Time
A garbled prayer text asks for peace and guidance in troubled times. It references a father figure, a plea to a higher power, and a desire for calm amid ongoing unrest.
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