Iran Official Warns Of World Destruction If Goal Is Thwarted
Hussein Meer, ally of Prime Minister Mossadegh, warned in Tehran that Iran will be destroyed along with the world if oil nationalization fails. The remark followed a secret senate session after Truman urged peaceful settlement with Britain over the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. nationalization dispute.
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Iran Seen Explosive War Possibility Mentioned
Secretary Acheson warned that the Iran Britain dispute might deteriorate into a war risk. He spoke to senators during Mac Arthur dismissal inquiries, saying the U S would be helpful to both governments to serve their peoples and seek a mutual solution.
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Government Orders New Auto Production Cut for July 1
The government on Saturday ordered a revised auto production limit of about 1.2 million cars for July to September, marking a shift from fixed metal-based quotas to a flexible allocation system. NPR motor vehicle head Courtney Johnson said the scheme lets manufacturers shift metal to lighter models to maximize output, possibly surpassing the quota.
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National Production Authority
NPA
Courtney Johnson
NPR
Newsmen
Johnson
John Erskine Dies Renowned Author at 71
New York author John Erskine died at his Park Avenue home early Saturday, aged 71, with his wife Helen present. Ful ton Oursler said he had suffered heart ailment for about 18 months. Erskine wrote 45 books including The Private Life of Helen of Troy, and taught English at Columbia University from 1909 to 1937 after stints at Am aec College and music studies earlier in life.
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British Embassy urged to pursue Korean peace talks
Diplomats say the British Embassy will press the United States State Department to review the Korean situation for a potential end to the conflict. Informants note a formal review is likely through regular channels with nations involved in the fighting, prompted by the reported defeat of Chinese Communists in their spring offensive.
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Eighth Army ends pursuit in Korea as Van Fleet cites halt
Lt Gen James A Van Fleet says the Eighth Army has ended its pursuit phase in North Korea and will now only stop the enemy’s aggression. He adds the UN forces may strike if necessary and profitable, noting Chinese and Korean Communist defenses remain strong with reinforcements.
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Violent Storms Hit Southern Wisconsin and Beyond
A line of violent thunderstorms swept southern Wisconsin on Friday with lightning high winds and heavy rain. Racine recorded 1.5 inches in an hour, Milwaukee area saw 1.03 inches, Orfordville’s power and telephone failed as 90 mph winds toppled poles. Fire damage from lightning struck barns and roofs. 11 fires were fought in Milwaukee. Temperatures contrasted with Chicago 92 and Milwaukee 48 after the front passed. Severe storms killed at least four people including a woman and daughter near Birmingham and a Fort Benning soldier. The 30 day outlook warned subnormal rainfall in the southeast through June.
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Milwaukee Federal Weather Bureau
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Washington
Tax Collector Seizures Prompt Quick Payments in Minneapolis
In Hennepin County a tax collector uses a transfer truck to seize personal property to compel payment. Items seized range from shampoo shipments to cash registers and musical instruments, with owners often paying before the deputy removes goods. The push comes as officials report thousands in tax accounts unsettled, prompting faster settlements.
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Wage Ceiling Faces Revision in Stabilization Talks
Labor board members clashed with Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston over raising the wage ceiling but expect no split in the 18 member panel. Johnston floated lifting the 10 percent cap to allow a further two percent rise, plus a cost of living boost, to extend gains for auto workers and production bonuses. Cuts in steel, copper, and aluminum supplies are ordered to support rearmament efforts, with a larger steel order anticipated for auto makers.
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Wage Stabilization Board
Eric Johnston
Johnston
Bureau of Labor
First Board
NPA
Manly Fileischmann
Inch Of Rain Falls In City
A weather summary notes cloudy cool conditions with occasional rain through Saturday night and a chance of clearing Sunday. Rivers including the Mississippi and tributaries near La Crosse show rising levels, with rainfall totals from several towns ranging from about 0.76 to 4.78 inches.
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Injury in Fall Shocks Viroqua Resident at Home
An elderly resident in Viroqua Wisconsin suffers a broken hip and a dislocated shoulder after a fall at home. Police and emergency responders report stabilizing the patient and transporting to a local hospital for treatment.
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Price War Sparks Saturday Rush at New York Stores
Bargain-hunters, including men and women, surge to discount counters as department stores push deep price cuts of up to 30 percent. Crowds form outside doors before opening. Memphis retailers react to a fair trade ruling. shipments and stocks run low while some prices rebound to original levels.
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Three Boys Admit Car Lootings
Three boys aged 9 to 12 were arrested after confessing to entering several cars. They allegedly took flashlights sunglasses cigarettes and other small items from vehicles in downtown Avalon ballroom parking lot and the north side streets. The case led to the probation department transfer and police urged residents to park in garages and report tips to identify others involved.
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Steamboats Race For $25,000 Trophy
Two historic steamboats race up the Ohio and Monongahela rivers in Pittsburgh for a three mile test scheduled for 2 p.m. CST with an expected crowd of 250000. The trophy valued at 25000 goes to the winner. The Homestead owned by United States Steel is favored to win after two prior victories. The William Larimer Jones owned by Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp. lost both races.
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Acheson outlines Formosa stance and policy history
Secretary of State Acheson testifies before Senate committees on Formosa saying 1949 agreement held no US aid short of intervention could save the island, that Formosa remained strategically vital, and that no US commitment was possible then or until Korea. He cites Russia as a risk to US information efforts and notes Britain Hong Kong ties.
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Acheson
U. S
Formosa
United States
State Department
Pacific
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Douglas MacArthur
Russia
Senator Morse
Oregon
Quick Freeze Method Proposed for Storing Human Arteries
Henry Ea school of surgery department reports a new quick freeze technique for stockpiling arteries for later patching. It claims arteries can be stored indefinitely by rapid freezing below minus 3 Fahrenheit, unlike current chemical storage with limited shelf life. Investigation ongoing and not yet adopted.
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Acheson Says U S Agrees to Cease Fire if Real Korea Settlement Reached
Secretary of State Acheson indicated the United States would back a cease fire at the parallel if a genuine settlement of the Korean war is achieved. He rejected admitting Chinese Reds to the United Nations or discussing Formosa as peace terms. The remarks followed MacArthur hearings and signaled wider implications beyond the hearings.
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Acheson
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Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
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Formosa
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MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur
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Acheson Hint of Resignation Emerges from McGrath
Atty. Gen. J Howard McGrath suggested to the Providence Journal Bulletin that Secretary of State Dean Acheson may resign. McGrath called Acheson one of the greatest secretaries of state the country has had and said public service can exact a price not worth paying.
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Court Upholds Coplon Conviction With New Trial Conditions
A U.S. court of appeals upheld Judith Coplon's spying conviction linking her to passing materials to Russia. The decision found her arrest lawful but voted 2 to 1 that she could receive a new trial if additional evidence is allowed. the New York arrest remains disputed over admissibility of seized documents.
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