UN troops push north in Korea as 70 mile front yields retreat
United Nations forces advance along a 70 mile front in Korea seeking a new enemy line. Allied units meet dug in Reds with stiff resistance while disengagement accelerates retreat across Chorwon to the eastern coast. Vast munitions stores are found at Chorwon and a Chinese field hospital is unearthed in a cave.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
8Th Army
Chorwon
East Central
Yanggu
Pyongyang
Iron Song
U.N
Chor
Kumhwa
Inje
Stocks Move Irregularly in Midday Trading
New York stocks moved irregularly with volume near 510000 shares at noon versus 520000 the day before. The market fluttered in early afternoon and then steadied near prior close. Notable moves included Superior Oil of California up 8 in oil services and Rohm & Haas up 5 in chemicals.
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New York
Superior Oil
California
Rohm & Haas
Davison Chemical
Five Chinese Defenders in Iron Triangle Strike
Report from a recon patrol in Korea's iron triangle describes a brief clash as United Nations troops entered a ruined city. One Chinese fighter was eliminated, others captured or found dead, with civilians fleeing rubble as the advance continued amid a steady exchange of fire and propaganda.
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Chorwon
Ker Korea
SUP
Iron Triangle
United Nations
Laverne Klockentager
Ames
Yalu
Seoul
Congressman Fined In Contribution Case
Rep. Walter E. Brehm of Ohio was fined $5,000 after a conviction for improper campaign contributions from Emma S. Craven, a former clerk in his office in 1948. A pending sentence of five to six months was noted and an appeal indicated by his attorney.
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Washington
Walter E. Brehm
Ohio
Burnita S. Matthews Wail
Emma S.craven
Icing Blamed In Multiple Jet Crash
The Air Force ruled out sabotage and said icing of engine inlet screens caused the crash of eight fighters over Indiana during a training flight. Three pilots were killed. The investigation by the Air Force FBI and manufacturers found no sabotage and noted localized atmospheric conditions in the icing. All 71 planes are being inspected around the clock.
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Washington
Air Force
Indiana
FBI
Austin
Tex
Selfridge Field
Miech
Wright-Patterson Field
Dayton
Ohio
Girl 16 testifies about life as New York dope addict
A 16 year old Bronx high school student testified at a state hearing on narcotic addiction that heroin and cocaine began after a marijuana experience with a boy. She described burglary and prostitution to support the habit and said she was sent to a correctional institution after a break in.
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Richard D. Lewin
New York
New York City
Nathaniel L. Goldstein
Bronx
Panhandle
Anybod
Wedemeyer says MacArthur rejected troop request
Lt Gen Wedemeyer testified that Gen MacArthur refused his plea to use seven American divisions in Manchuria at war’s end. He said MacArthur feared Japan’s attitude and preferred not to risk Soviet reaction, while Wedemeyer argued for a northern barrier to deter Soviet moves.
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John L. Steele
Albert C. Wedeme
Douglas MacArthur
Manchuria
MacArthur
Japan
Wedemeyer
Senate
MacArthur Investigating Committee
China
Far Eastern
U.S
Rollback of Meat Price Upheld by Control Chief
White House talks among Truman and congressional leaders focus on extending wage price controls and raising taxes as expiry looms on June 30. OPS actions threaten hot dog price hikes while beef price rollbacks face mixed cattlemen reactions and possible rationing questions.
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Truman
Senate
McFarland
Ariz
Barkley
Rayburn
McCormack
White House
Congress
Record Crop Prospects Rise on favorable weather
Washington reports official hopes for a record harvest of food, live stock and fibre crops. The department notes a favorable weather turn, with spring conditions improving after dry spells in the Southwest and cool wet periods elsewhere. Wheat prospects show the harvest may top a billion bushels for the eighth straight year, around 1.054 billion, while corn outlook remains uncertain but promising.
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Washington
Department
Government Allows Boost in Hot Dog Prices
Washington authorities authorized price increases for beef containing processed meats including hot dogs and bologna. Manufacturers may raise costs added since January to their current prices, which are frozen at the peak levels observed between December 19 and January 25.
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Washington
DiSalle Considers Newsprint Price Ceilings Amid Canadian Increase
U S price stabilizer Michael DiSalle suggested possible ceilings on American newsprint purchases in response to a $10 per ton Canadian price rise. Defense Mobilizer Charles Wilson will discuss the increase with Canada. DiSalle noted legal questions since newspapers are exempt from price controls and warned Canada supplies about 25 percent of U S newsprint. Domestic prices may rise $3 to $4.50 per ton starting July 2.
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Wilson
Office of Defense Mobilization
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Michael DiSalle
Washington
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
Charles E. Wilson
Canada
U. S
Conspiracy Probe Ordered Over North Carolina Gas Price War
Governor Scott and Brig. Gen. Harry McMullan ordered a state Bureau of Investigation probe into a North Carolina gasoline price war. The inquiry aims to determine if oil companies conspired to fix prices amid regular gas selling 23.9 to 25.9 cents per gallon in the Piedmont region and assess potential law violations.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Rtt
Harry McMullan
Gov
Scott
State Bureau For
McMullan
Atlantic Seaboard
Piedmont
de More
Higher Taxes for Lower Brackets Seen Imminent
Washington column by Lyle C. Wilson warns that in six months Congress may face tax hikes or forced savings, hitting lower income brackets hardest. Estimates project payroll growth of 21 to 23.5 billion annually, with most gains flowing to those earning under 10 000 dollars yearly and risking further inflation if not controlled.
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Lyle C. Wilson
Washington
LLP
Congress
National City Bank of New York
Harvard
S. H. Slichter
Iran nationalizes oil claims U S support in talks
Premier Mossadegh reassures President Truman Iran will prioritize current Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. customers and retain full oil revenues for Iran. He accuses the company of pressures and notes Britain will provide needed technicians while Iran seeks a fair settlement.
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Tehran
Mohamed Mossadegh
Truman
Iran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Co
Mossadegh
Ime
Kazem Hassibi
Hassibi
United States
Photographers Threatened At Aly Khan Paris Party
Prince Aly Khan angrily warned two photographers at a Paris party with Joan Fontaine after they snapped pictures through an open window. Elsa Maxwell hosted the lavish Champs Elysees event attended by 200 guests including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Henry Ford I, Barbara Hutton, Aly’s father the Aga Khan, and nine ambassadors. Aly and Fontaine left in dawn rain after a night praised by Maxwell for champagne music and company.
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Paris
Prince Aly Khan
Joan Fontaine
Laurent
Twoographers
Joan
Rita Hayworth
U. S
Elsa Maxwell
America
Aly
Lausanne
Switzerland
Rita
Yasmine
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Henry Ford I
Barbara Hutton
Aga Khan
Miss Maxwell
Champs Elysees
Miss Fontaine
Strike Truce Extends Across Six Carolina Cities
CHARLOTTE bus patrons faced relief as a 14 day truce in six cities was extended. Mayor Thomas Whiteside of Spartanburg said Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members will vote on driver and mechanic proposals in the six locales. Final action likely Sunday or Monday.
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Charlotte
Carolina
Thomas Whiteside
Spartanburg
S. C
Brotherhood of Railroad
Whiteside
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