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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1951
Page
1
Allied tank columns surged south of parallel 38 pushing into main Red lines as Chinese and North Korean troops countered. US and South Korean forces reported heavy fighting around Anyang and Changbong, with casualties in the hundreds and a western pursuit gaining several miles.
Gov. Frank Lausche said federal defense taxes jolted him but won’t derail Ohio’s plan. He backs replacing the sales tax with a gross receipts levy and higher bets taxes, forecasting savings from stamp elimination and modest per person increases to fund state services.
Washington AP report on 1952 GOP strategy with Lincoln Day rally over 10,000 attendees. Dirksen calls Senate Campaign Committee to raise about 200000 to reelect 20 GOP senators and gain seats. George Murphy and Fred Waring lead pep rally tout Taft for president amid criticism of Truman policy.
Cold wave grips the eastern Dakotas, northern Minnesota, and nearby regions with subzero temperatures and winds up to 35 mph. Snow blankets the area while rain and snow traverse the Mississippi Valley and Southeast. The northern forecast calls for continued cold, with widespread damage from last week's ice storms and floods in California and the Tombigbee River area.
Police and firefighters rushed to Mrs. Laura A. Miller's home on an emergency call and freed an alley cat whose head was stuck in a fish can. Fire Chief George Hall and Patrolman Elmer Kelley cut the tin can free with tin-snips to save the pet.
The proposed constitutional amendment to limit presidents to ten years gains ground as 27 states have ratified, leaving nine to reach the three fourths requirement. Indiana Montana Idaho ratified in January, with Arizona and Wyoming expected to follow. opposition exists in several states.
Rail strike disrupts freight at Grand Rapids Michigan causing a twenty ton backlog as workers walk off. AP reports disruptions threaten shipments and regional industry.
Las Vegas, Nevada reports two set shocks from the fifth atomic test in 11 days. AEC warned residents to stay away from windows as a bright white flash and loud concussion rattled cars and casinos. No injuries were recorded and witnesses included AEC officials and lawmakers.
The second of Boston’s Allen quadruplets died early this morning at Children’s Medical Center Timothy weighed two pounds three ounces at birth and died of respiratory trouble. Karen died Sunday night. hospital officials released Timothy’s death after notifying patrolman Robert Allen. News was withheld from their mother as she remained distressed over Karen’s passing.
In Parliament last night Defense Minister Brooke Claxton announced a three year plan to build a squadron air force with more than 008 planes.
In Tokyo reports say General MacArthur urged Washington to deploy Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist troops against the Reds in Korea and on the Chinese mainland. The plan aims to use Nationalists to strike where they are strongest and may reshape the war strategy, with further discussion of a broader mainland thrust.
In Memphis Tennessee a 40 foot wooden canopy weakened by ice and snow collapsed as W A Caradine climbed it to inspect damage, killing the 4 year old man yesterday.
Mrs. Matthew Astor Wilks 80, daughter of Hetty Green and heiress in her own right, died in New York Hospital. A private, austere figure, she avoided publicity and left a vast estate rooted in her mother's fortune with a 1900s era will.
In New York a localized walkout occurred while no national return was seen. Government agencies including the Defense Transport Administration and Atomic Energy Commission sought to secure freight carriers and manpower. Senator Humphrey urged optimism about a settlement to end the strike.
In Toledo DiSalle said meat supplies will be kept available at lawful prices as OPS moves to curb black market activity. He outlined orders to regulate slaughter and distribution while warning of possible further measures to ensure steady supplies and price controls.
Bells will sound at 1:05 p.m. Friday in Belle Center as part of a planned prayer program. Church groups ask all within hearing to hold communion with God in their own way.
The Steel Company reports 1950 net income of $1,649,478 or 84.24 cents per share, down from 1949's $1,135,070 or $3.14 a share, reflecting a profit rise for the year.
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