Truman Blasts Taft MacArthur Over China War Plan
President Truman sharply attacked Gen Douglas MacArthur and Senator Taft for advocating an all out war in China. He improvised a speech at the citizenship conference saying one week of fallout war would cost 10 to 20 times rearmament expenses and containment in Korea. He urged allies and warned against going it alone while pledging continued price and rent control and a two year extension of existing measures.
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Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Taft
China
National Conference On Citizenship
Korea
Far Eastern
Congress
Senators Clash Over Bradley Testimony in MacArthur Affair
Senate investigators pressed Gen Omar Bradley to testify about Truman era private talks regarding Gen Douglas MacArthur. Bradley refused citing his role as adviser, with President Truman backing him. The probe also touched Tennessee politics as labor unions argue over open shop law and governorship.
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Washington
Senate
Omar N. Bradley
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
NLRB to hold Mead plant election in Kingsport
The National Labor Relations Board will conduct an election among Mead Corporation employees in Kingsport on May 25 to decide if they want representation by the Pulp and Paper Mill Unions of the AFL. The United Mine Workers District 40 will appear on the ballot, CIO has withdrawn, leaving a AFL union vs no union contest. Polls run 5:45 am to 2 am, with a second session 1:45 pm to 7 pm to ensure all eligible workers cast ballots.
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Mead, Corporation
Kingsport
American Federation of Labor
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Wil Net
CIO
AFL
Eli Fible
NLRB
AFL Pulp and Paper Mill
Hidtdtmer
Harlan Judge Orders Beach Held In Jail
Harlan Circuit Judge Astor Hoge ordered that Claude Beach be held without bond for his murder trial after the $25,000 bond was set aside. The judge said prompt steps would be taken to negotiate with unions if they win the election and be certified by the NLRB. Mead Corporation, Beach's employer, is among five involved, with potential implications for union certification if a majority vote rejects unions.
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Harlan Circuit
Astor Hoge
Claude ‘Beach
AFL
NLRB
Andnesses
Hogg
Mead Corporation
Beach
Ader
Cone
NURB
Avery Hensley
Joe Hensley
Oakes Pleads Guilty in Wise County Murder Case
Wise, Virginia. Leland Oakes 10, awaited a parole officer report before sentencing after pleading guilty to second degree murder in Wise County Circuit Court. His brother Charles Edward and stepmother Mary Oakes faced continued cases to July. The judge must receive a parole report before sentence. The murder of Roscoe Oakes occurred when the body was found after the family incident on December 23, 1949. The minimum sentence is five years, maximum 20.
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Leland ‘Oakes
Wise County
Oakes
Charles Edward
Mary Oakes
Leland Oakes
Sherrif Hagan Tieche
Bolling
Ghout
Teche
Shorts
Hones
Roscoe Oakes
Oakes Amily
Storm Gathers Over Controls In Weathered Capital
Washington reports the Truman administration pressing ahead with economic controls amid storms over policy. Defense nets expire June 30 while Congress debates extending or widening powers, with agencies enacting price ceilings, production cuts, and investigations. Maybank warns of a possible temporary extension to avoid gaps.
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Washington
Truman
Defense Agencies
Congress
Soviet Embargo Strategy Fails at UN Debate
In New York the Soviet bloc refused to take part in the General Assembly 60 nation Political Committee discussion on a world arms embargo against Red China. Russia’s Jacob Malik argued the Security Council handles questions of world peace and security, but the committee proceeded, and the embargo proposal was introduced by U S Ambassador Ernest Gross. The Assembly moved toward overwhelming approval, with the bloc's absence noted.
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New York
Russia
Red China
United Nations Security Council
Weill
Une General Assembly
Security Council
Russ Jacob Matik
Roberto Arbelnes
Urdaneta
Columbia
U. S
Ernest Gross
Jacob A. Malik
UN Assembly
Flushing Meadow
Special Assembly
Seecurity Council
Allies Plug Up Gap Smashed In 5
Chinese forces launched a major offensive along the UN front with 96,000 attackers in the east central sector and another 1,000,000 Reds massing on invasion routes. Allied troops counterattacked to seal breaches as UN planes and artillery inflicted heavy tolls.
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Seoul
Chuanchon
Tokyo
United Nations
U. S
Thronas
Fale
Bield
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Pakhian Valley
West Central
Han
Pukhan
Jan Artiveryman
Ales
Weber Guilty Of Perjury To Kefauver Group
New York racketeer Laula Weber was found guilty of perjury to the Kefauver Senate crime probe committee about his dealings with James J Moran, associate of former Mayor William O Dwyer. Weber faces up to five years and a $2000 fine. Moran also faces appeal and remains free on bond. The verdict followed two trials linked to televised hearings and centered on Weber visits to Morans office from 1946 to 1950. Moran appeals from his own conviction, while Weber plans to appeal his sentence.
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Laula Weber
U. S. Senate
James J. Moran
William O'Dwyer
Weber
Puerto Rico
Moran
Senate Committee
Charles A. Dewey
Scientist X Freed From Contempt Charges
Washington W. Weinberg known as Scientist Xx was freed today of contempt of court charges. U.S. District Judge Alexander Holtzoff threw out four contempt counts, ruling Weinberg had a right to refuse to answer questions to a federal grand jury to avoid self incrimination.
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Washington W. Weinberg
Tony
U.S
Alexander Holtzoff
Weinberg
Josephs
Britain Eyes Paratrooper Move Over Iran Oil Rift
Tehran reports claim Britain plans to drop paratroops to secure Iran oil fields, while London reportedly pursues high level talks and rejects full nationalization of Anglo Iranian Oil. Arrest of Fedayeen leader Rafiee sparks public unrest amid Mossadegh government push.
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Iran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
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London
Tran
Caiting
Ble Atgladeuin Oi
Heltsin
Phenix City Cleanups Halt Gambling Amid Tax Clash
In Phenix City Alabama a shutdown of gambling activities spreads across the town, including slot machines and legal mixed drinks, sparked by a tax dispute and a cleanup push led by local groups and Governor Persons. The move follows strong opposition from gambling backers who call the crackdown a smokescreen. Meanwhile in Bolivia, General Ballivian states he may call new presidential elections next month after a bloodless coup, with the junta taking control as Paz Estenssaro is exiled.
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Jim Thomsson
Phenix
Nwberal
Phenix City Prapevine
Hugh Bentley
la Faz
Bolivia
Mamerto Urriolagoltia
Arlen
Chile
Pas Estensford
Socialistic Party
Communiste Fo Liberation Front
Government says steel, copper and aluminum output cut on July 1
The government announced steel supplies for aerospace and other consumers will be about one third below pre Korea levels on July 1. Reductions range from 10 to 20 percent below present civilian levels. Copper and aluminum will be somewhat tighter than steel, says acting defense production administrator T. Ollson.
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Washington
Kovevernment
Eatswit T. Ollson
Adaialatratar
Money for Home Mortgage Loans Vanishes Across Nation
Builders warn of a mortgage funding crisis as Federal Reserve bond support ends and lenders stop reinvesting in home loans. NAHB President W. P. Atkinson says the housing industry faces its worst crisis, threatening new home construction and construction jobs nationwide. Government officials acknowledge the dramatic drop in mortgage money.
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Charles Molony
Washington
W. P. Atkinson
Midwest City
Ohin
National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
Butlers
Rein
Brannan Says Beef Supply May Rise Then Ease Later
Secretary of Agriculture Brannan told the House Agriculture Committee that the recent cattle price ceiling rollback could boost beef on tables over the next year or two, then ease as long-range production adjusts. He cautioned it is too early to know outcomes and officials will monitor cattle marketing and breeding trends.
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Brannan
Tuuse Agriculture Committee
Senate Banking Committee
Brannon
Manchuria bombing debated by airmen near Yalu
Air Force personnel at the bomber base debate a potential strike on Manchurian bases north of the Yalu River. They acknowledge possible military gains but warn of heavy B 29 losses without fighter cover and jet escort, weighing risks against disruption of Communist networks.
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Okinawa
United Nations
Manchuria
Bik
U.S
Yalu River
Korea
Conomy
Redeld
Manchurian
Han
Yalu
Air Uxperta
Red Target
Anton
Fishing Tables From Solunar Times For Better Hunting
The Solunar Tables provide major and minor portions for planning fishing and hunting. Major periods begin at the stated times and last about an hour with minor periods shorter and shown in regular type. Thursday at 30100 feet and Cherokee Lake at 10019 feet are noted for level readings.
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Watauca
Cherokee Lake
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