Allies Launch Attack Above Captured Dam In Korea
Allied forces pressed the western front near Chorwon and Yonchon as a counterattack by Chinese forces stalled the advance. Heavy rains and smoke hindered air observations while Red withdrawals opened the Hwachon dam and reservoir. eight floodgates remained open. Navy planes bombed Hamhung and Wonsan as patrols tried to fix the elusive enemy position amid ongoing frontal fighting.
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Seoul
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Wonsan
Moscow Radio
Red
Stock Market Prices Mixed in Early Trading
New York April 19 mixed trading left prices fluctuating within a 75 cent band. Major moves were indecisive after a sharp run-up last week, with Union Pacific Gulf Oil U S Gypsum and several others advancing while Standard Oil N J Du Pont American Can Woolworth and Locomotive shares fell.
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Goodrich
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MacArthur Defends Far East Policy Before Congress
General Douglas MacArthur told Congress his Far East policy has broad support from military authorities and the Joint Chiefs. He outlined four points: economic blockade of China, naval blockade of the China coast, unrestricted aerial reconnaissance over China, and using Nationalist forces with U.S. supplies. He warned against allowing Formosa to fall and said only decisive action can deter Red China and Soviet pressure.
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Chiang Kai-shek
United States
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Ghenchutton
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Korea
Red China
United Nations
U. S
Pacific
Americas
MacArthur Arrives in Tokyo Amid Warm Welcome
General Douglas MacArthur lands in Tokyo after a 200 mile journey from the front, faces crowd scenes of youths asking for autographs as he takes command of the Japan garrison and vows defense amid wartime tensions. He warns troops to meet high standards and acknowledges uncertain prospects in Asia.
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Investigator Observing Strikers at Dan River Mills
In Greensboro April 19 the senate labor-management subcommittee sent an investigator to watch the Dan River Mills strike in Danville Virginia. Pickets remained quiet as the walkout, now in seven southern states, enters its 19th day. About 41,000 workers at nearly 50 mills joined the strike after management failed to meet TWUA CIO demands for a 13 cent an hour raise. The Tennessee Holliston mills at Kingsport joined yesterday with most workers walking out. 140 of 175 employees left. Curtis Johnson of the senate committee arrived in Danville, while TWUA officials met with George Baldanzi and local leaders to discuss the situation. Johnson’s mission was described as observing the situation.
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Senate Labor - Management Subcommittee
Dan River Mills
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CIO
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Kingsport
Curtis Johnson
Senate Committee
George Baldanzi
Murray
D-Mont
Senate Labor Committee
Emil Rieve
Ray Murdock
Subcommittee
Johnson
Court Orders Transfusion For Eight Day-Old Labrenz
In Chicago on April 19 a court authorized a blood transfusion for eight day old Cheryl Lynn Labrenz after her Jehovah's Witness parents initially refused one citing religious beliefs. Sixty centimeters of blood were given by the parents, with doctors reporting improvement and further treatment contingent on need. The guardian appointed by the juvenile court consented to the transfusion after prior parental objections.
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Cheryl Lynn Labrenz
Darrell Labrenz
Rhoda
Ted
Death of Senator Arthur Vandenberg Shocks Nation
Nation mourns Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg at his Grand Rapids home after years of illness. The Michigan Republican died in sleep following major operations and heart ailment. His death shifts Senate balance to 50 46 with a Democratic appointment expected. Funeral planned Saturday at Park National church.
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Grand Rapids
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United States
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Williams
U. S
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University of Michigan
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Stephen J. Roth
Noel P. Fox
Michigan Labor Relations Board
Len Vandenberg
Park National Church
Archibald Thompson
A. B. Smith
Arthur H. Vandenberg, Jr
Rockefeller Foundation
Brazil
John Bailey
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Hazel Eee
Washington
Sen. Connally
Texas
Foreign Relations ‘Committee
Sen. Ferguson
Editors defend press freedom amid censorship concerns
Four hundred editors gathered in Washington to plan countermeasures against censorship and suppression of news. ASNE president Dwight Young warned that dictatorial tendencies from federal state and local governments threaten free information at home.
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American Society of Newspaper Editors
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Korea
China Sea
MacArthur
Washington Monument
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United States
Twin City Negroes Jailed For Fraud
In Winston Salem on April 19, forty one male students and the president of a Negro beauty college were arrested and charged with defrauding the federal government. Mrs Ola Mae Forte Hill owner of the college was indicted on nine counts of fraud for falsifying records to receive GI Bill tuition payments. The students are charged with obtaining funds from the federal administration by fraud.
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Ola Mae Forte Hill
Colege
Lamae Oe College
Yoixums Oi
Cracked Note Claims Bath Temperatures Do Not Cause Colds
A clipped quotation notes that taking cold baths does not cause colds and contrasts cold baths with hot water. The line attributes the idea to M L P and presents a humorous or folk view on illness prevention.
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M.L.P
Merl Young Leaves Washington Post in RFC Inquiry
Merl Young, a Fulbright senate committee figure and former Washington representative for F. L. Jacobs Co. of Detroit, is out at the association as of April 1. Rex Jacobs, Detroit firm president, also tied to RFC loan policy probes, was said to be in Florida. Loretta Young, Mrs. Merl Young, quit her White House secretary post amid related controversy.
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Merl Young
Fulbright Senate Committee
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Washington
F. L. Jacobs Co
Auto Parts Manufacturing Co
Young
Rex Jacobs
Senate Committee
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Jacobs
Florida
Oung
Loretta
White House
Diamonds Adorn Future Egyptian Queen Dress Details
Reporters sketch the lavish wedding gown planned for Narriama Sadek as Empress of Egypt on May 6. The dress reportedly features sewn diamonds and pricey fabrics, with secrecy surrounding exact costs and design notes.
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Egypt
Nehru Rules Out Early Peace Talks for Korea
Indian Prime Minister Nehru, in New York, said no information supported a rush to peace talks in Korea. He noted reports after General MacArthur’s dismissal and stressed India’s willingness to help only if it can aid constructively without forcing involvement. He also cited a easing of Communist violence in Southeast Asia and a reduction of unrest within India.
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Indo-China
Educators Hold Final Sessions at North Carolina Convention
The North Carolina Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations wrapped up its annual convention in Winston-Salem with final readings of resolutions and awards. Roger Albright of Washington, D C, will speak at tonight's banquet as new officers are installed. Mrs Clifford N Jenkins of New York addressed yesterday and Mrs T R Easterling of Rocky Mount was elected president succeeding Russell M Grumman of Chapel Hill.
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North Carolina Congress of Parent-Teachers Associations
Roger Albright
Washington, D. C
Motion Picture Association of America
Clifford N. Jenkins
New York
National Congress
T. R. Easterling
Rocky Mount
Congress
Russell M. Grumman
Chapel Hill
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Bryson City
Easterling
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