Senate Rejects Price Rollback Provisions in Controls Bill
The Senate refused to strike a provision keeping prices from falling below late Jan Feb 1951 levels, threatening to resist any extended controls. House leaders agreed to a stopgap extension of the Defense Production Act through July while awaiting Senate approval.
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Washington
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Truman
Chamber
Eric Johnston
Michael V. DiSalle
Maybank
Senate Banking Committee
Office of Price Stabilization
Sen
Douglas
D-Ill
Living Cost Hits All-Time High in Mid May
The government says living costs reached a record 185.4 percent of the 1935-39 average for mid May after a rise from mid April. Food prices led the increase while the Bureau hinted the June index may show a decline. About 1,200,000 railroad workers gain a penny an hour from July 1 due to the index-linked raise.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Modern motor code tightens speed rules on highways
Staff writer John Morgan’s sixth story in a nine part series on the new state motor vehicle code notes faster driving is allowed with safety features while parking and stopping rules become stricter. The Gazette’s Today section discusses the law in a feature on page 64.
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John Morgan
Senators Unite Over MacArthur Firing Threat to Aggressor
In a closed-session statement, 28 senators from the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees pledge that unity will outmatch any aggressor who misreads American divisions. They warn Russia that ultimate destruction awaits war sparked by such misperception and affirm democracy’s vitality under strain.
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Douglas MacArthur
Russia
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Pacific
Free World
Russell
D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Schoeneman Quits As Revenue Chief
President Truman accepts the resignation of George G. Schoeneman as commissioner of internal revenue and names John B. Dunlap of Dallas as his successor. Schoeneman plans to step down around July 13 due to health, following Denis W. Delaney's suspension as Massachusetts district collector. Dunlap is a specialist in antiracket and gambling investigation.
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INS
Truman
George G. Schoeneman
John B. Dunlap
Dallas
Tex
White House
McTruman
Denis W. Delaney
Digity
Massachusetts
Schoeneman
Denis Delaney
Tunlap
West Virginia Storm Kills Pastor in Davis
A gale driven storm in West Virginia killed Rev. Orie Whetsell of the Church of God in Davis after a tree fell during timber transfer on Tunnel Mountain near Glady. Two others were injured as outages hit Clarksburg and the Cheat Lake area. The Monongahela Power Co. warned of delayed restoration of Great Lake service.
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Associated Press
Orie Whetsell
Church of God
Davis
Tucker County
Elkins
Clarksburg
Cheat Lake
Morgantown
Monongahela Power Co
EE. Thompson
Grady
Randolph County
Whetsell
Charles Whetsell
Thompson
Tunnel Mountain
Glady
Wakeeney Kansas Tornado Kills Three Injures Many
A violent tornado slammed Wakeeney Kansas early today destroying 45 homes and damaging 48 in a 10 block residential area. Three people were killed and 40 injured, with the dead named as James Hladek, 65, his wife, 65, and Dan Rohrbacher, 60.
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Kansas
Red Cross
Marie Engleman
Hill
James Hladek
Dan Rohrbacher
Ralph McMillan
Lense
Luciano Named King Pin Of Fear In Dope Trade Hearings
Federal agent described Charles Lucky Luciano as the king pin of a narcotics empire run from Italy. Senator witnesses testified the dope racket is ruled by threats of death while victims and witnesses remained largely silent as telecast hearings aired.
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King Pin
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Czor
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Charles Siragusa
Federe Ware
Alies
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T W Moore Dies At Home In City
Thomas W Manre, BR of 1715 Franklin Ave, secretary of 5 Spencer Maire Co for years, died about 5 a m yesterday at his home. He was the last surviving son of the late S Spencer Moore founder of the Charleston bookstore during Civil War days. Moore born Feb 22 1883 in Charleston. His mother was Rachel Bryant Moore. During the Civil War printing facilities of S Spencer Moore Co used by Confederate troops to print orders and handbills. He was educated in Charleston schools and was a member of Charleston High School's first football team. He later attended West Virginia University and the University of Chicago. He was a charter member of the Allied Artists of West Virginia.
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S. Spencer Moore
Charleston
Mr. Moore
Rachel Bryant Moore
S. Spencer Moore Co
Enemy Naval Action Hinted as Red Offensive Looms
On the Korean front Thursday Allied forces faced probing advances by Communist units along a 100 mile line. Intelligence sources expect a July kickoff for a new Red offensive. Adm Sherman warned that a larger naval force could be needed if events escalate.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Jim Becker
Red China
U. S
Adm
Forrest Sherman
George A. McArthur
America
Veteran Druggist Dies Here at 99
Vivian Forest Herne a longtime Charleston West Side druggist died of a heart attack at 3 p.m. He lived at 311 26th St. S. E. Born September 5 1891 in Charleston he worked for Olders drugstore and with Doc Olders before operating in St Albans. He managed Whelans drugstore from 1930 for 18 years then joined Cohen s. He was a prominent local figure active in the West Vir community.
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Etta
Jones Herne
Acheson urges Iran Britain oil truce to ease fear
Secretary of State Acheson appealed to Iran and Britain for a temporary settlement in the Anglo Iranian oil dispute to relieve the atmosphere of threat and fear. He warned Soviet pressure could exploit the crisis while noting Iran’s stoppage of oil shipments tests industry reliance on shipping and foreign markets.
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Iraw
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Acme Telemap
Western Nations Weigh Terms for Korea Cease Fire
Washington report says the United States, Britain and allies consider military negotiations between North Korean and UN field commanders as the framework for a cease-fire with China kept as adviser. Moscow discussions and Malik’s remarks sparked debate over who qualifies as belligerents and how guarantees will be provided. Diplomats from 16 UN nations voiced readiness to end the war under terms for a genuine peace, while Acheson urged China to refrain and back new troops into Manchuria as a sign of good faith.
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Russia
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Korea
United Nations
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Alan G. Kirk
Sooviet
Andre Gromyka
Kirk
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Jacob ‘Malik
New York
Malik
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Morocow
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Tree Novel
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Isexeon
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Manchuria
West Virginia Veteran Bonus Staggers Seeks Go Ahead
In a letter to Defense Director Charlies E Wilson Staggers demanded federal action to end the stalemate and approve state veteran bonus payments. He argued the moral obligation to veterans outweighs inflation concerns and criticized the Credit Restraint Committee recommendation.
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Dupe
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Charlies E Wison
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Waasonghti
D-W
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Federal Reserve
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Somelans
Virginia
Isaac
Ridgway to Await Word From Chiefs
Tokyo reports Gen. Matthew Ridgway public information officer says the Supreme Allied Commander will consult with the Joint Chiefs of Staff before commenting on any Russian proposal. Commanders Ridgway and Van Fleet in Korea are not commenting on every rumor as tensions rise over possible peace talks.
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Jue
Matthew B. Ridgway
Prayer for Peace Amid Ongoing Carnage
A brief 30 second prayer asks for divine guidance to end bloodshed and bring peace to the region. The message emphasizes unity and hope, invoking spiritual support to overcome conflict and suffering.
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