Senate Drive on Economic Controls Opens Amid Warnings
Washington dispatch outlines looming Senate and House battles over extended pay price and rent controls beyond June 30. Walter Reuther predicts price boosts totaling 12 billion yearly if anti inflation powers are watered down. Herschel Newsom calls for looser farm price rules. Reuther urges keeping wage stabilization powers and food subsidies, while Newsom warns against frequent price shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
White House
Congress
House
Walter Reuther
DC Auto Workers Union
Herschel D. Newsom
National Grange
Newsom
Reuther
Union
Korea
Congressional
Wage Massibilization Board
National Assoc
Two Key Hills Fall to Reds In New Attack
In Tokyo on June 25 1950 Chinese forces captured two key hills on the central front and tried to encircle an Allied task force. U N forces pressed back with heavy artillery as the war neared one year. Western front reports fresh enemy troops and intensified Red artillery amid uncertain cease fire hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
United Nations
38Th Parallel
U. S. Eighth Army
Russia
James A. van Fleet
Highth
South Korea
Luzere
Jacob Malik
Pyongyang
Washington
Sen. Cain
R-Wash
U. N
Korea
Cain
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
Russe
MacArthur
Red China
State Department
Rrussia
Manchuria
U N Broadcasts Cease Fire Idea Amid Korea Talks
United Nations Secretary General ordered the airing of a cease fire appeal to Communist China and North Korea tied to Jacob Malik's Korea truce proposal. Critics question sincerity and potential gimmick while nations weigh the possibility of mutual withdrawal from the 38th parallel. U S State Department urged readiness to engage if not propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United Nations
Trygve Lie
China
North Korea
Lie
Jacob Malik
Korea
38Th Parallel
South Korea
Malik
U.N
Moscow
U. N
Marine radiomen agree on contract
New York reports radiomen settled their contract after a nine day strike with American Flag Atlantic and Gulf coast shipping stalled. After 21 hours of bargaining mediated by federal officials, the American Radio Association and 40 shipping firms reached a memorandum agreement on wage parity 40 hour work weeks and fringe items aligning with West Coast terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Flag
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
CIO Marine Engineers
American Radio Assoc
ARA
Harry Winning
Thomas G. Dougherty
National Maritime Union
CIO
CIO National Marine Engineers Beneficial Assoc
NMU
West Coast Radiogen
Taps Sound for Kenneth Shadrick First U.S. Foot Soldier Killed in Korea
In Beckley on June 24 the flag covered casket of Kenneth Shadrick was laid in state as the first U.S. foot soldier killed in Korea. A minister spoke his name as mourners gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Beckley
Pvt
Kenneth Shadrick
U. S. Army
U.S
John R Morris Beckley
Korea
West German Communists Fading Away
West Germany’s Communist Party suffers1 its worst postwar decline with 15,000 deserters this year and a 130,000 member base. Allied officials call the anti Red campaign a flop as eight of 11 state chairmen are purged and leaders are shifted to East Berlin. Bonn bans the FDJ in the Ruhr and many party papers suspend. Lower Saxony’s 1.8 percent vote is cited as proof of impotence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Communist Party
West Germany
East Germany
Max Rettmann
Moscow
Franz Dahlem
East ‘Berlin
High Commission
Bonn
Red
Communist Free German Youth
FDJ
Ruhr
Duesseldorf
Lower Saxony
Lawmakers Debate Tax as Quasi Legalized Gambling
Washington June 24 Senator Kefauver and Senator Wiley criticized a House plan that would tax professional gamblers at 50 dollars a year plus a 10 percent gross receipts levy. They warned the move could imply federal sanction for gambling illegal in several states and prefer the Crime Investigating Committee’s approach to drive gamblers out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kefauver
D-Tenn
House
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Sen
Wiley
R-Wis
Senate
Two Mental Patients Escape Ambulance From Air Force Base
At Mitchel Air Force Base a shackled patient stole an Air Force ambulance carrying a man in a straight jacket and fled the base. Hours later a semi nude man surrendered to police in Palham Manor. The ambulance was last seen heading toward Boston. Authorities opened an investigation into the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel Air Force Base
Air Force
Palham Manor
Boston
Mitchel Fiela
Watchdog Group Attacks Contract Bond Violations
A House watchdog group criticized the armed forces for awarding contracts to bidders who have not posted required bid bonds. The Armed Services Subcommittee led by Rep. Hebert D-Law demanded immediate change, stating bid bonds of about 20 percent are mandated to deter contractors who cut corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Armed Forces
Armed Services Subcommittee
Hebert
MacArthur Probe Seen Fueling 1952 Campaigns
Senator reports the 2,000,000-word MacArthur ouster inquiry record will be cited by all major candidates in 1952. Nine of 26 members of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees run next year, with several named for higher office. Senator George expects wide quotation in congressional contests and the presidential race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MacArthur
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Byrd
D-Va
Lyndon C. Johnson
Dvex
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Lodge
R-Mass
George
Revised Motor Code Draws Extra Cash for State
John G. Morgan reports the state anticipates additional revenue from a revised motor code. A new truck registration system is outlined, promising increased funds for state programs while influencing motorists and carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Morgan
the Gazette
The
Stote
Third in a Series of Nine Highlighted Truck Registration Changes
Officials criticize existing rating checks and abuse of overload permit rules. A new motor vehicle code sets permissible gross weight for registration and weight-based classifications, with July 1 effective date. The overhaul aims to curb underpayment and standardize plates and titles amid broader changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isala
Ules
Eec Lion
Oil Plant Crisis: U S Pleads to Avert Abadan Shutdown
Tehran reports indicate American diplomat Henry Grady cabled Washington and London urging Britain not to suspend operations at Iran’s Abadan refinery, the world’s largest, warning of potential violence and wider oil disruptions if control transfers proceed. British technicians fear disruption, while Iran confiscates property and deposits daily revenue to the government. Twelve tankers remain idle as London weighs a compromise on cargo receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury Smith
Tehran
INS
Britain
Abadan
Iran
U. S
Henry +. Grady
State Department
Washington
London
Grady
Anglo-Iranian Oil Co
Tran
Ato
Anwhile
Oil Company
Kermanshah
Derek Hobson
Miner Drowns Drinking Water at Spring
MT. HOPE June 24 A Mt. Hope coal miner Sylvester Martin Lepto 38 foreman for New River Cozi Ce drowned while attempting to drink from a foot and a half deep spring at Stone Cliff Fayette County His body found about 6 am by two fishing companions head submerged in the spring Coroner to investigate possible heart attack Lepto member of St Anthony's Oswald and four other church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Hope
Stonecliff
Fayette County
Tyree
Sylvester Martin Lepto
New River Cozi Ce
Lepto
New River
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Oswald
Despondent woman survives 160 foot Goethals Bridge plunge
Elizabeth New Jersey June 24 A despondent woman jumped from Goethals Bridge and survived a 160 foot fall into the water. She was found in fair condition and later dragged herself ashore despite not knowing how to swim. Mrs Helen Gembski 39 told police she was intoxicated and driving from a furnished room when she jumped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
N. J
Goethals Bridge
Helen Gembski
Charles Krowicki
Gembski
High Bridge
Banks to receive FDIC dividend credits for 1950 assessments
The FDIC will credit banks nationwide with 68.7 million dollars against their July assessments, a 1950 act provision. Chairman Harbank called the credit substantial and about 56 percent of last year’s assessments. The credits reflect strong federal deposit insurance results in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Kaday
FDIC
Maple T. Har
Federal Deposit Insurance
One Year of War Finds Gis Tough Bitter
A year into Korea the GIs are tired and bitter as they recall marching from Japan and U.S. bases to halt Communist aggression. They faced heat and dust in summer and snow and cold in winter while moving from south to north and back as plans to reach the Yalu faltered. The war’s quick start and high ideals have given way to fatigue and disillusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Brownlow
Korea
Japan
United Nations
Yalu
Heat Wave Keeps Charlestonians Sweating in 93 Degree Day
The city endured the hottest day of the year with a high around 93 and humidity near 50 percent. Residents sought relief as insects thrived and tempers shortened, while forecasts predicted continued heat with only a slight chance of cooling soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Chamber of the High
de- Commerce
Prayer for Peace Amid World Counsel and Hope
A 30 second prayer asks almighty God to kindle in all hearts the love of peace. It prays for wise counsel for nations and for knowledge of Your lore to fill the earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Read at the Ren Joe Fr Onermyer 2 Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Ren
Joe FR
Onermyer
Bream
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foe
Lis. W
Bill Showdown
Dolars
Russell
Emmett
Rosie) O'Donnell
McMahon
Dconn
W. Averell Hariman
Harriman
Europe
Patrick J. Hurley
Hurley
Marine Radiomen
Lucille
Theodore
Alvin J. Cook
Beckley Bist Baptist Church
John
Shadrick
Sojong
Shadricks
Skin Fork
Kenneth
Skelton
Pineville
Jess Houck
Joe Pizzino
Columniatave
Gressword
Puszie
Radio-Tv
Atvaest Society
Air Force Base
Watchdog’ Group
Hits Contract Law
Run Oil Plant
Picass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!