Marshall set to become defense secretary after Senate vote
Gen. George C. Marshall moves toward the cabinet post as Congress votes to amend the unification act to allow a military man to head the defense department. The House approved 220 to 105 and the Senate sent the bill to President Truman by 47 to 21, with final confirmation anticipated.
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Jack Bell
Washington
George C. Marshall
Congress
Truman
Senate
Marshall
House
McCarran
Nevada
Louis A. Johnson
Johnson
America
Korea
China
Jenner
R-Ind
Yalta
Tehran
Potsdam
Russia
Prices Decline Across Old Belt Flue-Cured Markets
Raleigh reports on September 16 that Old Belt flue-cured tobacco prices slipped from Thursday’s opening, with declines of 1 to 8 per hundred and most losses in the 1 to 4 bracket. Volume remained heavy as markets reported blocked sales and steady gains in eastern North Carolina.
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Raleigh
Federal-State Market News Service
North Carolina
Border Belt
Small Hurricane Heads Toward Open Sea
A small severe hurricane in the Atlantic gains speed and moves north-northeast away from land. It is expected to pass about 300 miles east of Bermuda with 140 mph winds near the center and ships warned to avoid the storm.
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Miami
Fla
Atlantic
Bermuda
Grady Norton
Miami Weather Bureau
U S Will Cut Marshall Plan Aid to Greece
Athens Sept 16 The United States told Greece it will reduce Marshall Plan aid over dissatisfaction with Greek effort to utilize funds The cut was decided after talks with ECA Chief Porter and Greek leaders including Premier Sophocles Venizelos Greece originally had 220 million dollars allocated for the current year The action targets past failures to reform and to collect taxes and aims to compel greater government economy and efficiency in programs
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Chakales
Athens
United States
ECA
Paul Porter
Sophocles Venizelos
Washington
Porter
Greece
U. S
Cooler Weather For Northern Tier Of States
A cool weekend was forecast for the northern tier of states while the south and southwest stay hot. Temperatures barely reached 60 near the Michigan border to Montana, with South Dakota and Wyoming also cool. Texas readings hit 95 or higher, and Laredo topped at 102. A tornado near Sasakwa Oklahoma injured five and damaged over a dozen houses and two businesses in the town of about 1,000.
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Chicago
Upper Michigan
Montana
South Dakota
Wyoming
Texas
Laredo
Tex
Sasakwa
Okla
Oklahoma City
Nominee for County Treasurer Confined
Marquette Michigan Democrats seek to remove T. Edward Aho after his victory in the primary. Aho, 52, was sent to a state hospital in July on a charge of accosting and soliciting a small girl for immoral purposes. He defeated Stephen Sarka 1241 to 818. Information on sex cases involving children is not released.
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Marquette
Mich
Marquette County
T. Edward
Aho
Stephen Sarka
Air Reserves Called to Active Duty
The air force announced that a limited number of air reserve units are being called to active duty. A few small supporting units of the air National Guard will also be called up soon in addition to earlier calls.
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Washington
Air Force
Air Reserve
Air National Guard
U S Proposes Unified European Battle Force with German Units
The United States urges a single Western European defense force under a supreme commander. It calls for assigning national contingents from Atlantic treaty nations including a reinforced American army in Europe and arming German units under allied command with safeguards.
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New York
United States
Europe
North Atlantic Council
Atlantic Alliance
Council
Dean Acheson
Atlantic
Acheson
Germany
GOP Leader Backs Proposed Election Ethics Code
North Carolina Republican Chairman J M Baley welcomed a ethics code idea from Ter ry Sanford of the state Young Democratic clubs. He urged a ban on partisan gerrymandering and questioned absentee ballots in general elections while supporting statewide election of district judges.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
J. M. Baley
Terry Sanford
Young Democratic Clubs
Baley
Bookie reveals police payoffs in Brooklyn gambling case
In Kings County Court a bookie's wire tapped recording links police to payoffs and fake arrests tied to a $20,000 gambling ring. Harry Gross and associates were arrested as investigators moved to seize offices and gather witnesses while the DA pressed for protective custody and continued raids.
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New York
New York City
Brooklyn
William P. O’brien
Julius Helfand
Kings County Court
Samuel Leibowitz
Harry Gross
Helfand
Gross
Missing 35 After Explosion Sinks French Frigate La Place
St Malo France Sept 16 Thirty five French navy officers and men are reported missing after an explosion sank the weather observation frigate La Place off the Bay of Frenmalec about 90 miles south of Cherbourg. Rescue vessels and tugs rushed to the scene with about 40 believed rescued from a 75 aboard. Andre Monteil marine secretary of state to lead inquiry.
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ST. Malo
France
Frennalec
Cherbourg
la Place
U. S
Roanoke
Brest
St. Milo
Andre Monteil
Marine
Six Little Ships Paved Way For Victory at Inchon Port
Aboard the flagship of Joint Task Force Seven, the Inchon landings traced a pivotal push by six destroyers and supporting forces. Wolmi Island's defense triggered a bold naval probe, drawing fire and prompting a swift, coordinated assault that culminated in the Inchon victory. The six ships led the way with reconnaissance in force and heavy gunfire against Wolmi before the main amphibious assault.
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U. S. Marine
Seoul
South Korea
Inchon Port
Joint Task Force Seven
Korea
Inchon Harbor
Wolmi
Adm
Arthur ”D
Struble
Wolmi Island
Stassen Cancels GOP Speaking Date in Chicago
Harold Stassen former Minnesota governor and Penn president broke a scheduled banquet speech at a two day GOP strategy session in Chicago after receiving a telegram citing unforeseen developments linked to a national movement. He was to address campaign directors from 43 states before canceling.
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Chicago
Harold Stassen
LaGuardia Field
Stassen
Minnesota
University of Pennsylvania
MacArthur Eyes Inchon Seoul Landing Strategy
General MacArthur, in a Sept earlier briefing, said capturing the Inchon Seoldistrict would trap North Korean forces, cut reinforcements and supplies, and force disintegration. He described Seoul Inchon as the central distribution hub feeding all Korean fronts and emphasized a two‑wing encirclement to wear down the enemy.
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Russell Brines
Tokyo
MacArthur
Inchon-Seoul
Korea
North Korea
Seoul-Inchon
Seoul
China
Harbin
Strategic Kimpo Airfield Falls As Reds Give Ground
American and South Korean Marines captured Kimpo airfield and advanced toward central Seoul as UN forces pushed through Yongdongpo and crossed the Han river. Reports say North Korean forces were in retreat in a general exodus amid heavy fighting along a 120 mile front.
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Leif Erickson
Tokyo
Seoul
United Nations
Inchon
Republican High Command
Pusan
U.S
South Korea
U. S
Naktong River
High Command
Inchon-Seoul
Yongdong
Tenth Corps
Yellow Sea
Walton H. Walker
U. S. Eighth Army
Eighth Army
MacArthur
Asiatic
Japan
Kum
84 Reported Dead In Volcano Blast In Philippines
Manila reported that Mighty Hibokhibok volcano on Camiguin Island killed about 84 people and injured 35 as it erupted burning villagers and sending residents from three villages to evacuation centers. Naval craft stood by to evacuate if needed.
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Manila
Hibokhibok
Philippines
Camigian Island
Manila Bulletin
Red Cross
Bill Shinn Denied Military Telephone Use in Tokyo
Tokyo reports say Associated Press correspondent Bill Shinn, who broke Inchon landing news, was barred from using the military telephone linking Korea and Tokyo. Major Williamson cited Shinn as not an accredited Far East correspondent, though Shinn may continue AP work in Korea with other AP staff relaying via Tokyo. The Inchon disclosure was confirmed hours later by Don Whitehead and Bill Ross.
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Tokyo
Associated Press
Bill Shinn
Inchon
Korea
Buel A. Williamson
MacArthur
Shinn
Far East
Williamson
World News Agency
Pusan
Chung IL Kwon
U. S
Chung
General Headquarters
South Korea Radio
Don Whitehead
Bill Ross
Denham Reported On Way Out As NLRB Counsel
The White House reportedly asked Robert N. Denham to resign as general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Denham, who disputes the board, hinted he may resign at the White House’s suggestion or on grounds of ill health, with conflicting coverage from Chicago Tribune and Herald Tribune.
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White House
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Denham
NLRB
Chicago Tribune
New York Herald Tribune
AFL
CIO
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