Truman Accuses Soviet Of War Plans Rejected Ceasefire Line
UN rejected Communist demands for a truce line along the 38th Parallel at Kaesong as talks failed to move toward an agreement. The 12th meeting ended with no progress on the buffer zone issue and a new session scheduled for 24 hours later.
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Korea
United Nations
Wales
U.N
Nam I
Red
Moscow
38Th Parallel
Tee Watche
Boyle Young tied to RFC loan probe in Washington
Senate investigators examine charges that William M Boyle Jr and E Merl Young helped a St. Louis firm secure a 565000 RFC loan. Sen Clyde Hoey orders a preliminary inquiry with potential broader scrutiny if warranted.
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Washington
Senate
Democratic National Committee
William M. Boyle Jr
E. Merl Young
UN Troops Battle For Key Hills In Korea Front
United Nations forces push to take crucial heights on the east central front near Yanggu as air and sea bombardment intensifies. A Red battalion clung to a mountain top for about 14 hours before U.N. troops resumed advance, while Communist patrols attack along central and eastern fronts and a Marine crew downsed on the east coast installations.
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Korea
United Nations
Red Mountain
East Central Front
North Korea
U.N
Yanggu
Liae 5S
Naifeh
Khe Song
Odds Against War Down to 15 to 1
Lloyds of London underwriters indicated a third world war is closer now. Odds of a new war within 80 days were set at 15 to 1 in a policy for the New York Fair to cover possible cancellation. Earlier this year the odds were 50 to 1.
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New York
Lloyds of London
New York Fair
Seer
Resurrected Man to Face Murder Trial
John Calvin Harper, believed dead since a 1949 swamp murder near Gretna, arrived from Denver as authorities seek grand jury action. The body previously thought to be Harper’s was exhumed, but misidentified, while Donald Easterwood, earlier tried for the murder, is retried as a material witness.
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Lousiana
John Faulkner
New Orleans
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Harper
Gretna
John Calvin Harper
Offerson
Dodgie G. Faulkner
Here
Patricia Land
Donald Easterwood
Potter's Field
Severn T. Darden
Charles Beekman
Freddie Dickerson
Faulkner
Easterwood
Watered-Down Controls Bill Nears Completion
Washington report on a price control measure advancing through Congress. The bill would roll back non agricultural prices to pre Korean levels and allow some increases, with ongoing 10 percent beef rollback and new quotas fights. It outlines mobilization powers and rent provisions while sparing several contentious items.
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Washington
Housewife’s Phone Mixes With Bookie Rumors
A housewife, who says she once left the phone to answer the door, heard a caller announce “They’re off at Narragansett!” reigniting gossip that she is a bookie as friends repeat the claim.
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Narragansett
British Quakers Question Malik on Red Intentions
British Quakers returned home after meeting Deputy Foreign Minister Jacob A Malik who said the USSR is open to businesslike negotiations with the West and does not seek to export its revolution The group presented a seven point peace program including UN membership for excluded states and non interference in democratic affairs The visit drew mixed reactions from the Quakers and Western diplomats noting the odd nature of the mission and the need for government led diplomacy.
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Moscow
Jacob A. Malik
Russia
Malik
New York
United Nations
Soviet Union
FBI Breaks Counterfeit Drug Ring Linked to Luciano
Federal agents busted a $10 million a year narcotics and counterfeiting ring in New York, arresting nine men and one woman tied to deported crime boss Lucky Luciano. Eleven more suspects were to be picked up. bail amounts ranged from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars.
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Roth
Luciano
United States
Italy
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Federal Narcotics Bureau
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Salvatore
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Martello
Secret Service
Manhattan
Tor
Salvatore Mezzialma
Jeanet
Carmelo
McMullan Accusations Prompt Gas Price Debate in NC
J Laurens Wright of Charlotte argues no single firm can fix gasoline prices in North Carolina. McMullan defers comment while noting a competitive oil market and SBI probe into price wars sparked by independent jobbers. Wright cites price variations across regions and calls for regulatory action on wholesale pricing.
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McMullan
Esso
J. Laurens Wright
Charlotte
Gunniaian
SBI
Crackles A1 Looks Her Best When Standing At Attention
A fragmented note highlights a performer or mascot named Crackles A1 in a disciplined stand at attention with a brief, odd caption suggesting a parade or drill context. The readable segments imply a military or drill-like display without clear event or location details.
Truman links Soviet threat to continued Korea war warning
President Truman accused Russia of planning to spark a new war while talking peace in Korea. He said satellite nations are building military strength and show no peaceful intent, urging the U.S. to stay vigilant and resist calls to cut defense. He attacked Republican critics as defeatists and argued for paying the price of peace.
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John L. Cutter
Detroit
Truman
Russia
Korea
Reublican
May Hike Army Size In Europe
Washington reports indicate the administration may seek 200000 additional U S troops to bolster six divisions planned for European service in the Atlantic Pact army under General Eisenhower. Defense Secretary Marshall told lawmakers the six divisions would form part of the allied force with possible plans for more divisions. Senate debate touched on a target of 2840000 fighting men and a potential total mobilized force up to five million within 90 days.
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Washington
Administration
Congress
U. S
Lee Cc Marshall
Donateon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Marshall Beeivers Lip
Senate
Cotton Support Price Raised Above 1950 Level
Washington reports the agriculture department announced cotton support prices for the year averaging 30.46 cents per pound, up from last year’s base of 27.90 cents. The increase signals stronger returns for cotton growers amid market shifts.
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Washington
Ieageens
Kulture Department
China Nationals Thrust Forward Against Reds
Chinese Nationalists led by Gen. Li Mi push into Communist held Yunnan after entering from Burma. About 2,000 Nationalists engage in guerrilla operations across Southern China while 14 American officers allegedly assist. The United States embassy and Burmese government deny involvement. Chinese Communist troops pursue the Nationalists. Burma claims it can handle the force.
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China
United States
Li Mi
Yunnan
Burma
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