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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1950

Page

2

Allied Forces Close Dangerous Red Gap

U S Second Division and allied troops linked forces from Yongchon to Kyongju in a joint counteroffensive along the Nak tong front. Reports say 10 000 South Koreans and American troops pushed two miles southeast of Yongchon, sealing a breach used by Communist tank columns and threatening Taegu and Pusan as Red forces regroup for a new thrust.

U. S Naktong A. P Don Huth Jack MacBeth Yongchon Kyongju- Ch Potong Taegu Erling Pattte Kumhwa “Bowlng Alley Fistlands Macbeth Kyongju Pusan Yongchan Post Tons Erickson Yongsan Battle Mountain Naktong River U. S. Eighth Army Korea First Cavalry Division Taeyongpong Haeju Bay Pyongyang Haelu City Walker U. N

President Signals Domestic Curbs On Air Tonight

President Truman hints at delaying time wage and price controls while reserving authority for future action. A skeleton economic stabilization board may be created to ready machinery for potential controls if voluntary cooperation fails. Rationing of consumer goods remains a distant possibility depending on the Korean war scale and inflation pressures.

Kere Truman Economic Stabilization Board

Credit controls at a glance

Washington unveils new installment plan rules effective Sept 18. Down payments vary by item: autos 33 percent with 21 months to payoff. appliances 15 percent with 18 months. furniture and rugs 10 percent with 18 months. home repairs 10 percent with 39 months. Exemptions apply to items costing $100 or more with payoff limits.

Washington Jonathan

Truman to Use New Powers for Defense Production Controls

Observers expect swift action on priorities and allocations under the new law with President Truman likely to outline broad curbs to ensure defense production. Specifics may be withheld to prevent panic buying, while rubber, steel, oil, tin, cobalt, and related strategic materials appear to be top targets.

Truman Sthorturascennraen

President Denounces Vague Citizenship Bill Denial

President Truman attacks a bill denying citizenship to persons linked to Communist-front groups as vague and dangerous. He warns the act could create twilight second-class citizens and threaten free speech and intellectual pursuits. He urges Congress to rethink sections granting naturalization rights to Asiatic residents and to avoid punitive, prohibitory laws.

WaAsHinston Congress Truman United States United ‘States

Truman Adviser Says Johnson May Step Down Soon

A White House aide cited concern over criticism of Secretary of State Acheson and said Johnson could leave earlier than expected. The source noted Acheson would stay in the cabinet after Johnson departs, while questions linger about how long Johnson will remain. Democratic insiders urge a change at Defense, and Senator Wherry condemned the Marines’ resolution against Acheson as misplaced.

Iacheson White House Defense Department Secretary of ‘State Acheson Supreme Dignity Land Johnson Truman National Committee Congress Marine Corps League State Acheson Wherry Nebraska

Floating $100 Bills Claimed by Broker

In Cleveland on September 9 a Kansas City chemical broker claimed seven $100 bills found floating in public square. UC Thomas Bramett proved ownership via an auto dealer who said he gave him the bills in a car deal. He lost two other $100 notes, but they were not accounted for. Charlies W. McCown, 40, of Roanoke Virginia, said he saw the bills fluttering about.

Cleveland Kansas City UC Thomas Bramett Charlies W. McCown Roanoke

U S Casualties Rise in Korean War Report

Defense Department reports 323% rise in casualties with 84 killed among US forces in Korea. The 90th casualty list shows 78 killed in action and five dead of wounds, plus 152 wounded and 91 missing in action. Berlin reports Marine Corps killed and wounded from Soviet ammunition shipments and East German police actions.

Washington Defense Department Berlin UPA West Berlin Stadt Marine Corps Platt Act Union East

Houses Fall Death Toll in Wales Tragedy

In Swansea Wales three houses collapsed at dawn trapping 23 sleeping occupants. A man and five children were killed with seventeen rescued or dug out. Fifteen received hospital treatment as authorities investigated the unexplained accident.

Swansea Wales

Capone Gang Members Quizzed in Senate Probe

Senate crime investigators questioned three former Capone era associates in Chicago behind closed doors. D'Lucia Campagna and Glee arrived with cases as Kefauver committee eyes public hearings in Chicago. The men, once linked to paroles and a 1944 extortion case, previously served time before parole.

Washington Senate Chicago al Capone Rudolph Halley Senate Crime Committee Paul D’lucia Louis New York Charles Cherry Nose Sen. Kefauver D.tenn D'Lucia Campagna Give House

Maine Campaign Centers Over Korea War

Maine voters in three House seats kick off fall campaigns as Republicans defend U S handling of Korea Formosa and China policy. Incumbents face Democrats and a states rights Democrat in heated races with notable challengers including Lucia M Cormier of Rumford Frank Fellows John V Keenen and John J Maloney.

Portland Maine G.oo. P U. S Korea Formosa Iia John V. Keenen Mars Il John J. Maloney Lewiston Charles P. Nelson Augusta

Truman hosts AFL CIO leaders for quiet capital dinner

President Truman dined with about 50 AFL CIO officials at a downtown hotel. He said no political discussion occurred and reporters were kept out. Labor leaders pledged support in Korea and against communism, with no talks on prices or strikes.

Washington Truman C. LO. Arneals C. IL Political Action Committee Labor League For Public Education Isbor William Boyle William Green Phill Murray GC. I. O Tending Joseph Keenan L. P. EB Jack Kroll O P A. C Keenan

O Dwyer to Attend Washington Hearing on Mexico Post

William O Dwyer former New York City mayor will fly to Washington Monday to testify before a Senate committee hearings on his nomination as ambassador to Mexico. The Senate body meets Tuesday. He will return here after Washington to resume his vacation.

O'Dwyer Washington LA Jolla William O'Dwyer New York City Senate Mexico

Mrs America Title Award Tomorrow

Bury Park will host tomorrow's beauty contest to crown the Mrs America title. thirty-one finalists registered today and will proceed to final eliminations tomorrow afternoon with the crown awarded Sunday night. all entrants are married and caregivers will be provided for children and spouses. contestants have won local state or regional contests and vie for prizes plus a tour of eastern cities and state fair appearances. Bernice Denstock of West Des Moines Iowa was dequalified for not being a permanent resident of that state.

Bernice Denstock West Des Moines Iowa

Chinese Reds Opposing U.N. Attack Probe

In San Francisco on September 9 the Chinese Communists oppose a United Nations inquiry into alleged U S air attacks on Manchuria. Peiping radio says any inquiry lacking Chinese Communist participation would be unacceptable to the Chinese people. The Security Council may need invitees before discussing the probe. United States Air Force on site denies the charges.

San Francisco United Nations Commission U. S Manchuria Rede Peiping Radio China Security Council Caine Legate Warren Austin U. N Red China Korea U. S. Air Force Tokyo

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