Reds discuss possible price for Korean peace membership
The United Nations truce talks open with North Korea negotiating a price for the U N to admit Red China and North Korea to the UN. The agenda item five would seek withdrawal of foreign troops and a political peace conference. Negotiators aim to suspend fighting and establish a new boundary at the 38th parallel though opposition from the Allies is anticipated.
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Ednesday
U.N
Namil
North Korea
Korea
38Th Parallel
Souux
Red Chipe
Taan
William FP
Nuckols
U. NM
Allies Blast Ammo Dumps Near Fanmunjom Front
American airmen attacked Communist supply centers near Sinmak and Namchonjom, destroying ammo dumps and reducing depots to ruins. Fifth Air Force reported 592 sorties, 751 Mustang pilots supported by F-80s, and extensive rail-line damage across 63 locations. Ground fighting was minor, with a hill recaptured by U.S. infantry and Chinese forces briefly attacking before retreating.
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Seoul
Horea
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Fanmuniom
Mustang
Sinmak
Namchonjom
Fifth Air Force
U S Moves to Strengthen Regulations on Drug Sales
Washington Feb 5 UPI reports the government acts to tighten controls on prescription drug sales to protect health. The FDA issued proposed changes restricting distribution to prescription only and clarifying penalties for noncompliance by manufacturers and pharmacies.
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U.S
Washington
Drug Administration
Ood
Drege
Cosmet
George Larry
Toners
U N Rejects Korea Debate at UN Assembly Stands
Paris February five United Nations General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to postpone Korea debate until armistice or necessary military action. The three month session ends with 52 to 5 vote, two abstentions. Soviet bloc pressed for immediate discussion. Self determination for colonial peoples also voted in favor of Russian text.
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Paris
United Nations General Assembly
Korea
Wa, N
Panmunjom
Palais de Chaillot
Eiffeld Tower
U. S
Balky Movie Man Cited in Contempt
In Washington on February 5 Sidney Buchman the movie writer and producer was cited for contempt of Congress by the House for failing to testify before the un American Activities Committee. The roll call was 314 to 0 and the case was referred to the U S attorney for prosecution. A jury conviction could bring up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine. Buchman had testified in the committee’s inquiry into Communist influence in Hollywood and admitted party membership 1938 to 1945 but refused to name associates at a Los Angeles hearing last September. He again failed to appear when subpoenaed January 23. Rep Walter noted the proceedings as highly contemptuous.
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Washington
Sidney Buchman
Congress
House Today
un-American Activities Committee
House
Suchman
United States Attorney
Buchman
Communist Party
Los Angeles
Rep
Walter
D.-Pa
Weather Outlook Scattered Clouds and Warm Continued
Scattered high cloudiness and warm conditions persist tomorrow. Light variable winds shift to southwest by tomorrow afternoon, around 15 miles per hour, with no significant changes expected.
Penny Returned to Ex Marine After 1950 Tokyo Find
Dallas reports the government spent 33 cents to send a penny to former Marine Sgt. Robert H. Adams who left the coin in Tokyo in 1950. Adams also received a 1 cent check in his seabag and a self addressed envelope with a 1 cent stamp for a receipt. He says he will not cash the check.
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Dallas
Robert H. Adams
Tokyo
Adams
Inchon
Korea
State Budget to Top the Billion-Dollar Mark
Gov. Earl Warren said the 1952-53 state budget would exceed one billion dollars. He cited rising school enrollments, state institutions costs, and a proposed five percent pay raise as drivers of the higher operating bill.
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Sacramento
Earl Warren
Personnel Board
Warren
Senate OKs Japan Peace Pact and Security Pacts
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously recommended ratification of the Japanese peace treaty and three Pacific security pacts. Chairman Connally said the treaties were approved without reservations, linking the United States with Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and the Philippine Republic.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Pacific
Conmunally D.-Texas
United States
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Philippine Republic
Tote Board Maker Victim of Explosion
Tom A Keen president of the International Totalizer Co maker of tote boards for race tracks died in a garage explosion in San Mateo at age 56. The blast shattered the car and damaged the garage wall as Keen died instantly. his widow Sophie and daughter Mrs Cleo Walkup survive. Keen previously ran dog tracks in Bayshore City before dog racing was outlawed.
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San Mateo
Tom A. Keen
International Totalizer Co
Keen
Totalizer
Belmont
Town and Country Club
Bayshore City
Hw Keen
Sophie
Cleo Walkup
Anesthetic Tank Blast Kills Priest in Evanston Hospital
In St. Francis Hospital Evanston a hospital operating room blast from an anesthetic tank killed Rev. James P. Cummings 35 during surgery for ulcers. Deputy coroner Thomas A. Carter cited inhalation of hot smoke and gases from ether and cyclopropane as the likely cause while noting the explosion’s origin is unknown.
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Chicago
VPI
Thomas A. Carter
James P. Cummings
St. Francis Hospital
Evanston
Carter
Index of sections and page references for the paper
The document lists where to find content across the issue including Beach Combing on Page 8-1 and A-11, Bridge on A-11, Classified ads from Pages 8-8 to 11, Comics on B-4, Editorial on A-10, Financial on 6-6 and 7, Obituaries on 8-8, and Sports on A-12 and 33, plus other sections such as Theaters on B-5 and Women’s activities on 8-2 and 3.
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Boyle
Latvian Refugee Fights Way Out of Soviet Embassy
A 28 year old Latvian lumberman in Sweden said he fought his way out of the Soviet embassy with a knife after being attacked by six Russians. He escaped via the building’s exit, pursued by two Russians and a car, and found safety at a Swedish factory before police questioned him. The embassy claimed the tale is usual propaganda.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Adolf Otemov
Eden Defends Britain in Commons Anti American Criticism
In a heated House of Commons debate Eden attacked anti American prejudice amid U S Korea policy concerns. He insisted Britain has no new commitments with President Truman and outlined plans should a Korean truce fail, stressing consultation with all parties. Eden also addressed Egypt Sudan Suez issues and self determination for the Sudan.
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London
Eden
Korea
House of Commons
Britain
Far East
Winston Churchill
Truman
Washington
United States
Egypt
Suez Canal
Sudan
L A Red Trial to Hear U S Secret Agent
In Los Angeles a government undercover agent familiar with the Communist party was to testify first in the trial of 15 California Reds. Assistant U S Attorney Norman H Neifkom said the witness worked with the party on the west coast and may prove highly effective. The defendants face conspiracy to advocate violent overthrow and the trial is expected to last at least four months with an eight women and four men jury.
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Los Angeles
Communist Party
California
Harriman Takes Plane to Paris NATO Talks
New York February 5 W Averell Harriman director of mutual security departed by plane to attend a meeting of the temporary committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Paris The NATO council meets in Lisbon February 16 He said forces lay a basis for a future buildup.
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New York
W. Averell Harriman
Mutual Security
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Paris
NATO Council
Lisbon
Iman
Era
Changes Mind Leaves Name on N H Ballot
President Truman reverses stance and keeps his name on the New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot after urging from Frank McKinney and New Hampshire Democrats. The nonbinding primary could affect convention delegates, though Truman did not commit to running at the national convention.
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Trumaa
New Hampshire
C. State
Democratis
Irime
Tennessee
Truman
McKinney
Frank McKinney
Tax Quiz Calls Cleanup Crew
SAN FRANCISCO Feb 4 UP Public hearings opened in a House probe of Internal Revenue Department scandals in Northern California and Nevada. Chairman Cecil R. King said subcommittees will hear “trouble shooters” to straighten out the office. William Frank, special agent from Seattle, Testifies today. tomorrow H H Strikelesther will be called. Samish questioned in secret sessions, denying details. California brewers paid him up to 1 million dollars for six years of lobbying.
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San Francisco
Internal Revenue Department
California
Nevada
Cecil R. King
D.calif
House
Internal Revenue
William Frank
Seattle
H. H. Strikelesther
Oklahoma City
Tax Collectors’ Office
Justice Department
Tax Bureau
King
Arthur H
Artie) Samish
Samish
U.S. Senate
Kefauver
New Bomb Sight Costs Far More Than Norden
Defense officials unveiled a new electronic bombing system at a Senate hearing on the $52 billion defense budget. The device weighs about a ton versus Norden’s 50 pounds and is priced at roughly 3.25 million dollars, far above the Norden’s eight thousand. Air Secretary Finletter demonstrated the system and noted it could outperform in bad weather, while acknowledging he could not disclose all technical details.
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Washington
Defense Department
Toda
Senate Appropriations
Armed Services
Topa
Finletter
Norden
Sorden
di Finketter
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