Predicted Korea War Foretold by Ordinary Citizens
Nine ordinary citizens warned in a 1947 report to President Truman that a distant aggressor could trigger U.S. entry into a major war through political infiltration and domination. The forecast described a geopolitic program aiming to humiliate the United States, culminating if unchecked in atomic-age conflict. The advisory commission included Dr Karl T Comm on MIT, Joseph E Day, Daniel A Poling, and Father Edmund A Walsh.
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Washington
Waiung
United States
Korea
United Nations
Europe
Asia
Truman
Um.t
Congress
Karl T. Common
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Joseph E. Day
Moscow
Daniel A. Poling
Edmund A. Walsh
George
Commission outlines paths to potential war involvement
Town university lists figures including Charles E. Wilson president of General Electric and Justice Samuel S. Rosenman adviser to Roosevelt along with Anna Rosenberg and Truman Gibson Jr. and Harold W. Dodds. It notes the possibility of American entry via aggressive actions against a friendly nation among four war paths.
Taft backs Lodge plan to raise US ground divisions to thirty
Washington reported Taft endorsed Lodge’s proposal to expand U S ground forces to 30 divisions about 506 000 men. Lodge argued 20 divisions could bolster Europe against Russia and 15 more to defeat North Korea with five kept home for other crises. Taft urged a gradual approach pending unified defense pacts from European nations.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Lodge
Mass
Senate
Europe
Russia
Massachusetts
United Nations
High Service Awards to Two Kansans by Mac Arthur
General MacArthur awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to two Negro lieutenants for heroism in Korea. Second Lt. William M. Benefield Jr. of Pittsburg saved men under fire, was killed after exposing himself to mines. Second Lt. Chester J. Lennon of Independence led volunteers to cover retreat, refused medical aid to treat his wounded, and survived.
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U.S
Korea
MacArthur
William M. Benefield, Jr
Pittsburg
Benefield
Chester J. Lenon
Independence
Lenon
Lennon
Adenauer Says New York Conference Will Decide Germany's Fate
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer warned that Germany's future will hinge on next week's foreign ministers conference in New York. He spoke after a three hour meeting with West German state leaders and Berlin's Lord Mayor Ernst Reuter. He denied reports of cabinet agreement on a federal police and urged that New York speak first.
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Bonn
Germany
iWest
Konrad Adenauer
United States
France
Britain
New York
Adenauer
Ernst Reuter
Berlin
Army Changes Practice for Examinations of Draftees
Milwaukee reports the army used its own X-ray equipment to examine draftees and reservists. A panel of physicians including Dr. Irving I. Cowan will interpret the plates for a dime each, with five civilian technicians operating the X-ray machine. Cowan had recently averaged about 8,000 X-rays monthly for about $5 each on an individual contract basis, according to Col. John Ehlert.
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Milwaukee
Therarmy
Irving I. Cowan
Cowan
Army
John Ehlert
Dewey Says Russia War Likely This Month Doubts It
Syracuse report says Governor Thomas E. Dewey, speaking to a gathering, cites word from well-informed persons that war with Russia may break out this month but he personally does not believe it. He did not disclose his informants.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Russia
Price to Be $1.99 a Bushel at Parity Level
The state PMA said the 1951 wheat crop support will match 1950 parity at $1.99 per bushel on the national average. If parity rises early in 1951 52 the support will move to 90 percent of parity, but not below the national average of $1.99.
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P.M. A
Dodgers' Robinson Out For Weeks With Thumb Injury
Brooklyn star Jackie Robinson will miss roughly three weeks after a Philadelphia doctor diagnosed a torn thumb muscle following last night's loss. The injury sidelines the Brooklyn Dodgers as rival Phillies clinch a victory.
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Brooklyn
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia
Dodger
Robinson
Phil
Stassen criticizes Truman apology policy in Kansas rally
Wichita dispatch reports Harold Stassen, former Minnesota governor, telling Kansas Republicans that President Truman should not have apologized to the Marines. He argues MacArthur's failure to lead Asia Pacific harmed Korea policy, denounces the 80th Congress, and backs Vandenberg and a stronger anti-Communist stance. He says an apology to Vandenberg could unite support for essential steps to meet the world crisis.
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Wichita
Kan
Truman
Harold E. Stassen
Wernor
Minnesota
H -Congress
Stassen
MacArthur
Asiatic- Pacific
Formosa
Staessen
Stazsen
Arthur Vandenberg
Korea
Vandenberg
Big Shipment Of Weapons From Russians Reported
Berlin reports a large delivery of weapons and ammunition from the Soviet Union for East German police. The Berliner Stadtblatt says anti tank guns arrived at Baltic ports Stettin and Wis mar, citing sources inside the people s police. Chancellor Adenauer seeks expanded Western forces to counter the threat.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Soviet Union
Communist People's Police Army
East Germany
People's Army
Konrad Adenauer
Berliner Stadtblatt
Baltic
Stettin
Wismar
People's Police
Price Support Set on Red Clover Seed
A price support of 35.0 cents per pound is set for red clover seed by the Production and Marketing Administration. Douglas County producers may access the program from harvest through January 21, 1951, with documents due by January 31, 1951. Seed must be producer produced, meet purity and germination tests, and be free of noxious weed seeds.
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Production and Marketing Administration
Douglas County
Tecontain
New Soldering Tool Grips Parts Like Pliers
Harold E. Stover of K State explains a new soldering tool that grips parts like pliers applies electric heat and holds joints until cool. The device uses 250 watts during heating and one watt on standby.
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Harold E. Stover
K-State
Wheat Storage Policy Set for 1951 Credit Loans
Wheat will be stored on the same basis as other grains for storage charges on Commodity Credit Corporation loan commodities. George Butell, county P. M. A. committee chairman, said no farm-storage payments will be made to producers. The CCC will not assume warehousing charges, except receiving charges.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
George Butell
C. Cc. C
Not Even in Florida Traffic Judge Takes License
Detroit, Sept 11. Traffic Judge John D Watts told Florence Wilson, 64, after she was convicted of reckless driving, she would lose her license for six months. Police said she sideswiped two cars and tried to elude officers. She asked to drive to Florida in winter. the judge refused, saying not even age would spare jail.
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Detroit
John D. Watts
Florence Wilson
Ra. Wilson
Peeida
Florida
Watlis
New Miracle Hides Deafness From Hearing Aids
A Chicago electronic scientist unveils a remarkable electronic ear that hides deafness and outshines old hearing aids. The device reportedly lets the deaf hear without visible buttons or dangling batteries, promising hope for millions in the United States. A booklet detailing the discovery is offered free by the Electronic Research Director in Chicago for interested readers.
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Chicago
United States
Electronic Research Directtor
West 19Th Street
Beltone
Uys
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