New Note Of Bitterness In Attack On Johnson
Washington dispatch reports a new bitter note in Congress over Defense Secretary Louis Johnson. Rep. Tauriello accuses Johnson of pressuring James Forrestal to resign, claiming Johnson spread gossip and contributed to Forrestal’s resignation. Johnson has not commented.
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Congress
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Forrestal
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Tauriello
D-Ny
Buffalo
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tariello
State Department
National Security Resources Board
American Legion
Henry L. Stimson
FBI Joins In Klan Probe In South Carolina
FBI involvement follows Sheriff Sasser turning over Klan records to federal agents in Conway. He cites the Myrtle Beach August 26 parade where a Conway officer was fatally shot while in Klan robes and a subsequent Myrtle Beach incident. Eleven suspects face conspiracy charges and include Thomas Hamilton of Leesville.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
South Carolina
Horry County
C. E. Sasser
Sasser
Savannah
FBI
Myrtle Beach
James Daniel Johnston
Thomas Hamilton
Leesville
Grand Dragon
Carolinas Klan
Hadacol claims and political blasts mix in 1950 ad text
A 1950 advertisement extols Hadacol's vitamin and mineral benefits citing a Kansas City man and his improved sleep and energy. The piece blends health claims with a fragmentary political note accusing Johnson of meddling in national security and military decisions.
Sales Clinic Is Offered Here In Decatur
Decatur sponsors a four day sales clinic from September 12 to 15 led by Howard J. Whisehaupt, dean of salesmanship, brought to aid business revival. D. E. Frederick, chairman of the chamber of commerce retail merchants division, invites all local residents to attend this town wide community building institute and prepare for better merchandising and commerce.
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Decatur
D. E. Frederick
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Howard J. Whisehaupt
Frederick
Typhoon devastates southern Japan leaving hundreds dead
A powerful typhoon swept through southern Japan causing 109 confirmed deaths, 236 missing, and 5,648 injured. Nine prefectures suffered heavy damage with 29,000 homes wrecked and over 70,000 flooded as rail lines and communications were disrupted. Six ships sank including the Tatsuhara Maru while 113 vessels were stranded and 211 damaged.
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Tokyo
Japan
San Francisco
Modern blast furnace to produce 1500 tons steel daily
A modern blast furnace is projected to produce about 1,500 tons of steel per day, indicating a high capacity facility. The statement highlights the expected daily output and scale of production.
Train Hits Car In Tampa. Driver Rescued With Minor Injuries
A 52 car freight train struck an automobile in Tampa Florida. The car was hurled 42 feet against a signal. Driver Peter Mortellaro was pinned but freed by bystanders and suffered a small nose cut.
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Tampa
Fla
Peter Mortellaro
Teenage apathy to politics blamed on educators and ignorance
Mackenzie's column recounts a Cincinnati teen letter about fearing communism and a Johnstown student blaming educators for foggy teenage politics. The teen argues students ignore government functions and the meaning of America, making them vulnerable to propaganda.
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Cincinnati
Johnstown
Civics and History Courses Criticized for Student Readiness
A letter argues civics and history courses are too hard for average students. Educators allegedly misjudge pacing and material load, though test results show fair grades. Concerns focus on understanding fundamental principles of democracy socialism and communism.
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