Year in Review 1950 Highlights and Global Tensions
A retrospective of 1950 recounts key events from Truman's policy shifts and budget plans to Communistmovements in Korea and China. It notes Hoovers Taft appeal on Formosa, martial actions, strikes, and major political shifts including Klaus Fuchs' arrest and Ezzard Charles victory.
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Korea
Tibet
Indo- China
Hoover
Taft
U.S
Formosa
Truman
New York Sun
New York World-Telegram
Truman plans expansion of arms and Korea war effort
December dispatches note President Truman seeking 17 978247000 for speeded weapons and atomic production. Chinese forces threaten UN in Korea as Allies discuss crisis. Attlee and Truman agree to pursue Korea and European rearmament amid rail strikes and troop movements in December.
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Truman
North Korea
Washington
Pyongyang
Attlee
Europe
U. S
Northeast
Eisenhower
Pres Truman
Walton W
Korea
Wliee
10Th Corps
Hungnam
Pohang
Pusat
South Korea
Controversial World Events Span Labor, Korea and Espionage
Timeline notes United Mine Workers freed from contempt after accord with mine owners following Truman's seizure powers. South Korea faces terror from guerrilla raids as Acheson seeks an extra 100 million dollars in aid. Judith Coplon and Valentin Gubitchev convicted of spying while she serves in the Justice Department. Senator McCarthy targets roving Ambassador Jessup amid Cold War tension. Judge acquits Dr Hermann Sander in mercy killing case. Eighty killed in a major incident to be continued.
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United Mine Workers
Lewis
Truman
Acheson
Congress
South Korea
Judith Coplon
Valentin Gubitchev
Miss Coplon
Justice Department
Sen. McCarthy
Philip Jessup
Hermann Sander
Longshoreman union leader Bridges convicted for lying
The article notes April 4 that Longshoremans' union leader Harry Bridges was convicted for lying about Communist affiliation. It lists other 1947 Senate actions and notable events including dismissals, appointees, and international tensions.
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Harry Bridges
Senate
Owen Lattimore
Kansas City
Charles Binaggio
John Foster Dulles
Acheson
U.S. Navy
Baltic Sea
Amerasia
Kremlin
U.S
New York City
City Hall
John Maragon
May Day Observances Bypass Major Clashes Worldwide
May Day protests spread globally with labor groups staging events but avoiding significant confrontations. Authorities report no large-scale clashes as marches proceed in multiple cities and regions without incident.
McCarthy Smear Claims Split GOP Senators
June reports note seven Republican senators blasting Senator McCarthy for smear tactics while a series of legal and political actions unfold including Supreme Court rulings on segregation, a Truman foreign aid bill signing, a grand jury perjury indictment of a Commerce official, Ben Hogan’s U S Open win, and a Los Alamos atomic data case involving David Greenglass.
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GOP
Sen. McCarthy
Supreme Court
Truman
Grand Jury
Commerce Department
William Remington
Ben Hogan
New York
David Greenglass
Los Alamos Atom Research Cen
Postwar Tensions and Korea Headlines 1945
The list recounts 1945 events: Bridges loses citizenship. Dewey exits NY governor race. Erickson pleads guilty to bookmaking. Hungary seeks crown return for Vogeler release. airliner crash in Lake Michigan. North Korea invades South Korea. UN calls cease fire. Seoul falls as NK tanks enter. Truman orders US aid. UN Security Council backs Seventh Fleet to guard Formosa. MacArthur files to Korea. Russia deems UN action illegal.
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Harry Bridges
Thomas Dewey
N. Y
Frank Erickson
N. Y.C
Hungary
Crown of St
Korea War Early Phase News Reel Highlights
July reports show U S troops first contact with North Koreans and Kum River defenses formed under Gen MacArthur. Lt Gen Walton Walker leads ground forces as the 1st Cav Div lands at Pohang. Senate panel calls McCarthy charges baseless. Truman signals mobilization and tax hike talks as North Korea offensive actions unfold.
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Hieans
Senate
House
Lucas
Myer
Tydings
Long Island
Wyoming Mountain
A. S
Korea
MacArthur
Truman
U. S
South Korea
Gen. MacArthur
Kum River
Walton Walker
U. S. 1St Cav
Pohang
McCarthy
State Department
GOP
President Truman
Congress
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Russia ends Security Council boycott and Korea fighting widens
Russia ends a Security Council boycott as Jacob Malik assumes the presidency and the council rejects Russia’s move to expel the Nationalist China delegate. In Korea US Marines push forward while North Koreans breach the Nak Tong River line but fail to reach Taegu. Henry Wallace quits the Progressive Party as U S charges Russia’s actions in the council.
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Russia
UN Security Council
Jacob
Malik
Counscil
China
U. S
Korea
Flere
Naktong River Line
Taegu
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
U.S
Security Council
World War II Era Political Shuttle and Key Heralded Changes
Timeline items note Gov Dewey’s renomination stance and Hanley potential Senate seat, Truman’s apology to the Marines, a deadly Ohio collision killing 33, Jan Smuts death, Louis Johnson’s Defense shakeup with Marshall, Indian invasion behind North Korean lines, U S forces advancing toward Seoul, O Dwyer appointed ambassador to Mexico, Marines in Seoul, and Senate passage of a controversial anti Communist bill over a Truman veto.
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Dewey
New York
Joe Hanley
U. S
Truman
Marine Corps
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Jan Smuts
Louis Johnson
George Marshall
Seoul
Senate
O’dwyer F
Mexico
Two Puerto Rican Nationalists Fail to Assassinate Truman
November reports recount two would be assassins of President Truman. One plotter and a guard died in the failed shooting attempt. Election returns show Republicans lead in key races.
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Truman
Repub
Hogan Wins U S Open Golf Tournament in Comeback
Hogan captures the U S Open with a dramatic comeback to claim the title. He overcomes a deficit, finishing with a strong final round to triumph at the national championship.
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Hogan
Comebach
Beans Ann Page Beas Recipe Guide Ad
Tastes Grand Cost Little Buy Ann Page beans for heating and eating. Beans Mexicana suggests sautéing beef onions and green pepper, adding Ann Page beans corn chili powder salt and pepper, then baking as a casserole serves six.
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A&p
Ann Page
Food Industry Faces New Responsibilities in 1951
John A. Hartford of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company urged the food industry to prepare for postwar challenges noting that some foods may be in short supply and price trends depend on factors beyond grocers control. He cited strong farmer output, advanced processing, and peak distribution efficiency as assets to meet demand while anticipating manpower and supply shortages.
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John A. Hartford
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Hartford
Mr. Hartford
National ‘Pool of
Notable ad for tax services posted in Marlboro 1939
An advertisement promotes tax assistance for Social Security and federal and state tax services. It cites Marlboro and 485 Pleasant Street with contact numbers 1939 J H Hudson 888 W J. A Boisse as a former U S Internal Revenue official referenced in the copy.
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Federal
Marlboro
J - Hudson
W J. A. Boisse
Pleasant St
U. S. Internal Revenue
Marlboro Girl Weds Hudson Man on New Year's Day
Margaret J. Funderburk of Marlboro and Lyde A. Jackson of Hudson married on New Year’s Day in Fayville with Rev. Alfred Wheeler officiating. The couple roomed with family, headed for Washington D C on a wedding trip.
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Margaret Funderburk
Clyde Jackson
Hudson
Margaret J. Funderburk
Washington, D. C
Jackson
Marlboro High School
Burdette Evening College
Boston
Washington D.C
Hudson High School
A. T. Knight Company
Predicts Sharp Rise in 1951 Road Building Costs
New York reports a year end estimate by the American Road Builders Association showing total road construction and maintenance costs rising to about 4.75 billion dollars in 1951 from 3.6 billion in 1950. About 500 million of the next year’s total will come from federal aid for state highways with the rest raised by state and local taxes.
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New York
U.P
American
Blacksmith and Whitesmith Named for Their Metals
The blacksmith earns his name from working with iron and other black metals, while the whitesmith is so called for his use of white metals like tin.
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Whitesmith
Concord Schools Resume After Yearend Vacation Break
Concord resumes classes after an extended holiday break closing December 22. Sunday schools resume at St Bernard s church and other local churches next Sunday January 7. Richard W Jenney of the Brothers contracting firm returns to work after weeks of confinement from leg injuries. Emerson Hospital treated him for weeks. Concord Lodge of Elks meets January 9 at 8 in the evening. Lieut Gallagher of West Concord, a World War II veteran in the U S Air Force, continues service duties.
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Richard W. Jenney Oweall Court
Brothers
Emerson Hospital
Lieut. Gallagher
Upland
West Concord
U.S. Air Force
Four Piece Band In Auto Prompts Incident In Buffalo
In Buffalo a 17 year old, Russell Harris, faced a fine for driving after dark with an invalid operator's license. A motorcycle patrolman reported Harris riding with a four piece band inside the car, the scene described as a somber moment. Local authorities noted the band played as Harris and companions moved through three blocks before contact.
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Buffalo
N. Y
U.P
Russell Harris
Lloyd
Harris
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