Allied Air Fleet Bombs Sinuiju Airfield in Major Manchuria Raid
More than 300 Allied planes struck the Sinuiju Air Field on the Korea Manchuria border, destroying two Red planes and damaging others. The mission involved 313 bombers and fighter aircraft from UN airfields in Korea, with a large smoke filled battlefield and heavy anti aircraft fire. Ground events included limited advances by South Korean forces across the 38th Parallel and reports of high enemy casualty figures.
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Clen Clements
TOKYO
Korea-Manchuria
Fifth Air Force
Returni
Sinuiju
United Nations
Korea
Antung
Manchuria
Yelu River
Sinuju
Earte £. Partridge
Yalu
Robert Dixon
Newton
Towa
Front Une
Red Troopa
Planga
Willams
Gio
Sve Bag Ho
Faoaikidale
Mass
Nvrstern
Red Korea
Inje
Inge
Eighth Army
Marshall Avers MacArthur Views Security Threat
Secretary Marshall denied that Allied unease over MacArthur’s war policy demanded his removal. He said Congress did not express such intent and argued MacArthur’s proposals risked widening conflict with China and impacting Korea operations. The hearings examined Far Eastern policy and allied reactions.
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Washington
Marshall Galg
Douglas MacArthur
U.S
Marshall
MacArthur
Defense
Se Armed Services
Auling
U. S
Korea
China
Formosa
United Nations
Japan
Wiley
R- Is
United Na
Minishal
United States
Ridgway Receives Full General Rank
WASHINGTON AP President Truman advances Lt Gen Ridgway to full general, replacing MacArthur in the Far East. The Senate will vote on the promotion. Ridgway has led United Nations forces in Korea and occupation duties in Japan since April. Manila AP Eight Hukbalahap rebels, including a woman, die in a daytime clash with a Philippine Army patrol during a raid on an evening meal.
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Washington
Truman
Géo
Matthew B. Ridgway
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
Tos
Senate
Ridgway
MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
Japan
Cancue
Manila
Philip
National Department
Underground blast planned near Dugway to study effects of high power
A 320 pound TNT device is planned for May 22 at the southern edge of the Bonville Salt Flats near Dugway. Army researchers aim to observe damage to basement walls and similar structures from a heavy underground explosion using instruments in a clay bed.
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Dugway
Uph
Upi
Bontaville
Walla
U S Forecasts fairly Stable Prices For Food
The Agriculture Department predicts food prices stay fairly stable through early summer if the world market remains unchanged. Civilian consumption remains large with adequate supplies, while meats eggs fats and oils and processed fruits lead price increases. The forecast notes possible higher prices later due to defense demand and export activity, with wage and price controls possibly curbing rises.
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Ovid A. Martly
Washington
Agriculture Department
Searce
Roest
Carver High strike widens as four teachers are fired
A mass walkout at Carver High continues with four teachers dismissed today after earlier contracts not renewed. Two student spokesmen met Principal Porter seeking leniency while a May 2 letter demanding Porter’s dismissal circulated, signed by five including the city’s Negro school president Rozabelle Crawford.
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Carver High School
John T. Porter
City Board of Education
Porter
Rozabelle Crawford
Bruce Flurry
Mey
Charles Dickerson
T. No Cater
Lewis Black
Jobo Nill
Wholesale Beef Rollback Draws Fire From Cattlemen
Washington reports government depth cuts on wholesale beef prices with a 10 percent live cattle cap and retail ceilings. House Agriculture Committee Chair Astrol D. Cooley and cattlemen dispute the order while DiSalle touts annual savings of roughly $700 million for housewives. Retail and wholesale dates include May 24 and August 1 with further reductions planned through October.
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Washington
Asrold D. Cooley
House Agriculture Committee
Cate Tlemen
Pree
Michael DiSalle
DiSalle
Cooley
North Carolina Democrat
Aad
Efiual
Sauseze
County Tax Chiefs Meet In Montgomery
The annual convention of the Association of County Tax Assessors and Tax Collectors convenes in Montgomery for a two day meeting. Officers will be elected, with speakers including State Supt. W. J. Pied Rea Noble Russell Chief State Examiner Ralph Eas tarton Revenue Commissioner Joe rant and Senator Albert Boutwell. Lt. Gov. James B. Allen and Atty. Gen. 5i Gur. Izett appear on tonight’s program.
Pal Of O'Dwyer Faces Sentence In Perjury Case
James Moran hinkler, a longtime ally of Mayor William O Dwyer, faced up to five years in federal prison after being convicted of perjury before Kefauver committee. Moran testified falsely about his ties to Brooklyn numbers operative Louis Weber, with sentencing set for Friday by Judge Charles A Bewey. Moran remains free on 95,000 bond. no witnesses testified for his defense.
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NEW York
James
Moran
Hinkler
Kefauver Committee
William O Dwyer
Brooklyn
Louis Weber
Charles A. Bewey
Joseph L. de Taney
U.S. Senate Crime Committee
Maran
Senate
Weber
Forter Kefauver Committee
O'Dwyer
Fire Department
Oity
Blexico
Vincent R. Impellitteri
El Salvador quake death toll rises to 1200
In El Salvador the weekend earthquake death toll climbed to 1200 with over 4000 injured as reports arrive from isolated zones. President Osorio declared martial law as troops evacuated survivors and authorities planned large funeral pyres to curb disease spread.
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el Salvador
San Salvador
Oscar Osorio
Mattis Law
Aidwee Beng
Sofim
Exam Nesses
Collapse at Korean site prompts Rhee visit
President Syngman Rhee visited the front in Korea to inspect a collapse incident with U S Ambassador John J. McElroy and Lt General John B. Coulter present. Authorities say those responsible will be punished.
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Korea
Syngram Rhee
Rhee
U. S
John J. Maceto
John B. Coulter
U. 5 Bigot Army
Panama Simmers As General Strike Paralyzes City
Gunfire and rioting hit Panama City as a general strike against President Arnulfo Arias paralyzed the capital. Mob attacks on a radio station that backed Arias caused equipment damage and injuries, while police and soldiers hunted armed demonstrators. Banks closed, buses halted, and storefronts were smashed as clashes widened amid a political standoff over constitutional power.
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Panama
Anamoo
Arnulfo Aring
Folica
Af | Avias’ Pegam
Panama Canal
Anas
Athough
Central Avenue
Banco Naconal
Savings Bank
Central Avehiue
Santa Ang Plam
Jose Antonio Benen
Arias
Funds Bills Move Forward After Senate Hearings
Senate finance and appropriations action advances bills on funds, with favor in committee and a second reading planned after the Senate reconvenes. Provisions mirror earlier versions vetoed by Gov. James Wilson, amid talks of docks board appointments and governor nomination powers.
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Senate
Jame Wolsom
House
Mall
Tom Johnston
Cose
Gorden Fersons
Aeakoet
Sunnerien
Phone Bills Jump Across 17 Southeast Alabama Towns
Telephone users in 17 Southeast Alabama cities face new and higher bills from United Telephone and Telegraph Company. Rates for individuals and business customers rise temporarily, with further increases planned after specified improvements are completed.
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Alabama
United’ Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Abbeville
Geeva
Hartford
Stocomb Amt
Truman flags three enemies in address to Interior panel
President Truman labeled three enemies as threats to the nation inflation aggression and internal disruption. He urged price and wage controls for the next two to three years and called for extended controls, higher taxes, and stricter credit measures to hold back inflation while prosecuting the Korea conflict. The remarks were given to Interior Department and Defense Advisory Council members.
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Warold Oliver Washington
Truman
the Interior Departsments Defense Advisory Council
Truntan
Ius
Bpat
Korea
Mr. Truman
Antec
Toreenough
Soviet Embassys Cargo Boycotted at Pier
At a New York pier, IT crates valued 0.8 were refused by some sailors and officials aboard Geahhip and other vessels. The crates, labeled as capitalist gadgets, were destined for Moscow but faced a boycott action. US officials promised to aid transport of the cargo.
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Agtoni Ua Susguan
Geahhip
Bussiang
Yeaterday
Soviet Union
Pas
Ao ‘Satees
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