Cut Off Relations With Russians And Satellites Is Plea
Senator Ferguson calls for immediate severance of diplomatic ties with Russia and all satellite nations, urging closure of embassies and consulates and removal of spies. He cites a push to end viewing diplomatic posts as listening posts while a Senate subcommittee warns of a flood of Communist propaganda entering the United States through diplomatic channels.
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Capital Saddened By Death Of King
Washington memorials poured in after the death of King George with tributes from lawmakers and officials. Senator Connally praised the monarch as a man of high integrity and service to his people while noting the free world’s grief and Britain’s traditions. The White House indicated President Truman would issue a statement later.
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President Truman Plays Waiting Game on 1952 Run
At the Veterans of Foreign Wars dinner in Washington President Truman teased plans on a 1952 bid, saying he would reveal the right result when the time comes. He also indicated opposition to Kefauver in New Hampshire and discussed party strategy ahead of the Chicago convention.
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New Jersey
GOP
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Oldwick
Lausche Runs Unopposed After Torok Dropped Bid
Columbus Ohio Democratic Governor nominee Frank J Lausche remains unopposed after Joseph Torok Jr Youngstown drops his campaign. Torok said his last three campaigns against Lausche cost him too much to afford another run.
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Youngstown
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Backdated Tax Returns Not Bribery Says T Man
T man William Frank testified at a House Ways and Means hearing that backdating of tax returns in the San Francisco IRS office involved friendship and favors rather than bribery. He outlined seven charges from a six month probe into ex collector James G Smyth and the office, noting four indictments already issued and others before grand juries.
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San Francisco
William Frank
Internal Revenue Office
Seattle
Treasury
House
Ways and Means
Rep. King
Calif
James G. Smyth
Doolan
Charles Tobey
Frank
Smyth
Reds Propose 90-Day High Level Conference at Panmunjom
North Korea and the communists urged a high level political conference within 90 days of a Korean armistice to discuss withdrawal of foreign troops, the Korea question, and other related issues. Allied delegates offered no comment, studying the plan as observers questioned UN Command acceptance of the third point.
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Korea
Orient
Panmunjom
United Nations Command
Red
Nam I
Allied recapture of hill on Korea Front without firing
Allied infantry recovered a hill position northwest of Yonchon the day after Reds seized it, with no opposition as U N troops retook then retreated the same point. Nine B 29s attacked rail lines and industrial targets in North Korea Tuesday night.
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Korea
Yonchon
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North Korea
Truman links U S aid to Formosa Indo China and Philippines
The report outlines U S military aid connections to Formosa, Indo-China, and the Philippines as part of broader Korea armistice talks. Reds propose a three point plan guiding negotiations for countries at war in Korea, with three unsettled clauses and new ideas for a high level UN vs North Korea and Red China political conference within three months of an armistice.
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Indo-China
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South Korea
California's Red Leaders Get Hearing
California's Communist party leaders confront prosecution in a bid to rebut charges that they are professional revolutionaries. Defense spokesmen including acting party chief William Schneiderman will argue against the government's opening, while Deputy U. S. Attorney Ray H. Kinnison outlines a conspiracy to foster Marx Lenin doctrine to overthrow non Communist governments. The government lists 627 exhibits including books, pamphlets, and party documents. The case traces activities back to 1940, broader than the 1945 to 1949 window in the national leaders’ conviction.
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California
Communist Party
Professional Revolutionarie
William Schneiderman
U. S
Ray H. Kinnison
Duke of Windsor to sail for funeral after King's death
New York report that the Duke of Windsor Edward VIII and the Duchess of Windsor will sail Thursday to England for King George VI's funeral. It remains unclear if the Duchess will accompany him. Windsor abdicated to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson and lives in seclusion at the Waldorf Towers.
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Washington
Buckingham Palace
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King George VI Death Triggers Flags Half Mast at Allied HQ
Allied Europe reports Gen. Eisenhower ordered flags at his headquarters near Paris lowered to half staff upon the death of King George VI. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt expressed deep grief and shock, noting her affection for the King and Queen and sorrow for the British people.
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Duchess of Kent seeks first Munich to London airliner
The Duchess of Kent requests passage on the inaugural Munich to London airliner after word of King George VI's death. She arrived January 16 to visit her sister Countess Elizabeth zu Toerring-Jettenbach at her Munich home. The Duchess is the widow of the late Duke of Kent, George V’s younger brother, killed in World War I.
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George VI
London
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King
the Duke of Kent
Flags Fly At Halfmast To Honor King George VI
World flags lowered to half staff after King George VI death. From Paris to Bonn and Ottawa, leaders and organizations mourned, with UN and NATO areas, royalties, and parliaments issuing condolences and lowering emblems.
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Dynamite slaying of tote board maker shocks San Mateo
Wealthy race track tote board manufacturer Tom Keen, 56, president of the International Totalizer Co, was killed in a dynamite blast when he touched his Cadillac starter button. Police suspect business conflict linked killers. investigators remain uncertain of motive. Keen, a Portland kennel stockholder with interests from Phoenix to Miami, once served as Hawthorne director with Al Capone associates.
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Calif
Tom Keen
International Totalizer Co
Keen
Martin McDonnell
Frank Ahearn
San Francisco
Multnomah
Elizabeth First Queen In SS Years
London AP reports King George VI has died, making Elizabeth the first reigning queen since Victoria. The 25 year old will tour Africa and other lands with Prince Philip as heir Charles, born 1948, moves up in line. The royal line includes Anne and Margaret. Charles may later be named Prince of Wales.
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New Queen Elizabeth II After George VI Dies in 1952
King George VI dies at Sandringham after 15 years on the throne. His daughter Elizabeth, 25, becomes queen and prepares to fly home from Kenya aboard a 17hour plane journey. Britain unites in mourning as proclamations, ceremonies, and a council meeting set the path for Elizabeth's accession and the next heir, Prince Charles.
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