Britain bans rubber exports to China in Malaya move
Singapore Governor Sir Franklin Gimson announces a ban on rubber exports to Communist China effective May 15 in response to global pressure and wartime fears. High Commissioner Sir Henry Gurney seeks federation approval to extend the ban for the year as UK acts amid UN and Allied concerns.
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Federation of Maher
China
Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
Winston Churchit
United Nations General Assembly
Red China
Franklin Gimson
Red Chi
Henry Gurney
Federation Executive Council
London
Nancy Mather
Hainan Island
Norway
Rain Spreads Through Central Regions Towards Drouth Areas
Rain fell across central parts of the nation and moved toward drought struck southern states. Western Kentucky and western Tennessee saw only small amounts, while heavy falls were reported in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas with 2.54 inches in six hours at Dodge City. Showers also occurred in the upper Mississippi Valley and lower Great Lakes, with cold near freezing in northern Minnesota.
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Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Dodge City
Kan
Hil City
Vichy
Fort Worth
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
North Central
Minnesota
Legislative Roundup Budget Bills Crowding Docket
Sacramento May 22 AP More administration proposals crowd the Legislature as money bills wait for the budget. Two measures funding county care for infirm elderly and early mental patients seek $1.558 million. Gov War ren favored them. Democrats press to lift welfare and school aid freezes. Budget passage known. Senate floor action uncertain with 120 day limit and adjournment by June 24. Warren away in Alaska. back today. Efforts to save state costs include 1 million for county facilities to aid elderly and 558,530 for up to 90 days of county care for early stage mental patients. Senate approved higher disability payments from 25 to 30 weekly. Royalty oath for lawyers defeated in Assembly judiciary committee.
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California
Assembly
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Warren
Assembly Democrats
Ben Hulse
R-El Centro
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Assembly Democratic Caucus
Alaska
Frank Tallman
Tallman
Cattle Prices Rise as Receipts Fall at Stockyards
In Chicago on May 22 cattle receipts at major stockyards fell to 41,100 from 77,700 a week earlier while prices rose about 50 cents per 100 pounds. The OPS live stock price roll back aims for 10 percent below January levels, with full impact not yet clear as many packers start new accounting periods in June. Michael V. DiSalle defended controls as fair, while critics argued the measures won’t work and testified before Congress on extending the Defense Production Act.
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Chicago
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Michael V. DiSalle
Willoughby Aide to MacArthur Sails to Retirement
Tokyo May 23 Maj Gen Charles A Willoughby intelligence officer for almost a decade to Gen MacArthur sailed for the United States and retirement. He served 40 years in the Army and 14 in the Pacific. Willoughby helped uncover the Sorge spy case and may be investigated by a Congressional committee. He opposed mass Japanese purge after the war and left with a personal note from Tokyo for repatriation of over 6 million Japanese.
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Tokyo
Charles A. Willoughby
MacArthur
United States
Willoughby
Far East
Pacific
Sorge
Congressional Committee
Richard Sorge
Japan
Kremlin
Moscow
Russia
Solon Advocates China Blockade Movement
Solon advocates push for a complete blockade of Communist China and to secure congressional endorsement. Speaker Pilares cites a May 22 call. Armstrong announces a revolution to press Congress on record. After a Far East visit, witnesses warn a blockade could raise war danger amidst hearings on Gen Douglas MacArthur's ouster. House and Senate pass nations aiding China ban.
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Pilares Patae
K. Armstrong Ino Mo
Soday
China
Congress
Far East
Formosa
Gen
Douglas’ MacArthur
Red China
House
Senate
Colombia to send more troops to Korea
CALI May 22. A second contingent of Colombians 400 soldiers leave aboard a U S destroyer for duty with United Nations forces. A previous group of 192 Colombian naval men bound for Korea arrived in Tokyo on May 1 aboard the frigate Almirante Paduls. First fighting unit from South America to participate in the Korean war.
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Cali
Colombia
U. S
United Nations
Inres
Korea
Tokyo
Almirante Paduls
South America
Rivals Taft and Douglas Clash Over Strategy in Asia
ARDEN NY May 22 AP Senators Taft and Douglas opened Columbia University's American Assembly with broad agreement on defeating communism but sharp dispute on methods. Taft urged prioritizing air and sea power and strong Asia policy while warning against endless defense spending. Douglas argued air power alone cannot halt Korea and cautioned U.S. limits, noting sufficient margin of safety though not vast. Eisenhower, on leave, founded the assembly to clarify issues.
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Taft
Douglas
Korea
U. S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Columbia
Arden
W. Averill Harriman
United States
Europe
Asia
Iran
Tatt
Russia
America
Madrid Walk-to-Work Strike Targets High Living Costs
In Madrid on May 22 workers joined a mass walk to jobs to protest rising living costs. Despite government threats, about 95 percent of usual bus, streetcar, and subway riders avoided public transport while police patrolled. Cafes reported near empty morning trade and vendors faced unsold papers. Observers called the quiet action more impressive than a typical strike, affecting all classes.
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Madrid
Spain
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