Congress Opens 1950 Session Amid Election Year Tensions
The 82nd Congress reconvenes amid expectations of intense politicking over defense spending economic controls and foreign aid as lawmakers seek to shape next fall’s campaign. President Truman's state of the union looms with decisive votes on appropriations and policy amid Republican and Southern Democratic influence.
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House
Truman
Senate House
Congress
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Martin
Massachusetts
Rep
Halleck
Indiana
Corru Mn
McCormack
Senate
Far East
Kidnaped Boy Found In Utah and Robber Nabbed
A 14 year old boy missing since October was found in Salt Lake City chained to a bed in a filthy home. Suspect John D. Billett a 24 year old man held on federal bank robbery charges admitted kidnapping the boy and led officers to the hideout. The youth said he was treated harshly during captivity and falsely told he was under arrest by a supposed police officer.
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Salt Lake City
Richard Evan Henricksen
Evan R. Henricksen
Salt Lake County
John D. Billett
Ricky
Billett
Eighth South First Security
T. A. Callicott
Henricksen
Rick
Bridges Named Floor Leader of Senate Republicans
Senator Bridges of New Hampshire won the Senate Republican floor leadership by a 26 to 15 vote. He succeeds Wherry of Nebraska and plans to serve one year. Senator Taft remains chairman of the Republican Policy Committee as party strategy unfolds.
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Washington
Bridges
New Hampshire
Saltonstall Ofssachusetts
Dwight Disenhower
Senator Wherry
Nebraska
Bricker
Ohio
Taft
Ferguson
Michigan
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Won't Be Silenced Pledges Schenck Speak Out
Washington Rep. Schenck of Ohio vows he will not be silenced on issues affecting future generations. Sworn in to serve the remainder of former Rep. Edward Breen's term after a November special election, he says new members are told to be seen not heard.
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Washington
Schenck
Ohio
Dayton
Edward Breen
San Diego Quake Felt With No Damage Reported
An earthquake of small intensity was felt in the San Diego area Monday night with no damage reported.
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San Diego
Calif
Britain and United States discuss China recognition and global issues
President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill met in Washington for talks on British recognition of Communist China and broader security matters. Discussions covered Iran oil, Suez troop withdrawal, Southeast Asia security, Middle East command, and a possible Atlantic defense force. A joint statement on progress was expected tonight.
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Britain
China
Truman
Churchill
Korea
London
Peiping
Suez
Southeast Asia
Indochina
Malaya
Middle East
White House
United States
Canada
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Council
Atlantic Command
Atlantic
U. S
Winston Churchill
Snow and freezing rain blanket Ohio
Snow and freezing rain blanketed most of Ohio as winter returned. The weather bureau forecast showers tonight then light snow or sleet in the north and east. Low temperatures expected from 25 to 35 degrees, with hazardous driving in Greater Cincinnati from freezing precipitation. Lawrenceburg Road at Elizabethtown reopened after high water. Ohio River fell to 49 feet as morning snowstorm snarled Toledo traffic.
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Columbus
Ohio
Elizabethtown
Ohio River
Toledo
TV roach bugs in sets may ruin picture quality
The National Pest Control Association warns brown banded cockroaches invade TV sets in the United States. Heat from vacuum tubes draws the insects, which feed on glue grease and crumbs, posing a problem for extermination. The bugs migrated from Key West to Nebraska and Texas, but they do not damage the sets.
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New York
National Pest Control Association
Jd. Wineburgh
Washington, D. C
Rodent Control
District of Columbia
Wineburgh
Eddie Cantor
Political Seers Forecast The 1952 Republican Field
Washington scholars and political prophets discuss Eisenhower Taft and other Republicans as a convention prospect. The piece recalls 1948 lessons and warns about propping up favorites while noting possible shifts from party insiders and reporters.
Riot at Knesset Leaves Hundreds Injured in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem nearly 400 people were hurt as anti-government rioting broke out over a proposal for direct talks with Germany on reparations. Police say 140 officers and 250 civilians were injured. 1400? civilians? 400? arrests. Rioters attacked the Knesset building as tear gas and clubs were used to restore order.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Germany
Knesset
Menachem Beigin
Herut Party
Herut
Irgun Vai le
Sumner Welles to Wed Heiress Harriet Post Wilson von Jeszensky
New York reports the marriage of former Under Secretary Sumner Welles to heiress Harriet Post Wilson von Jeszensky. They obtained a license and plan to wed today. Both have two prior marriages, announced last October by the bride’s mother Mrs George B Post of a cereal products firm.
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New York
Sumner Welles
Harriet Post Wilson von Jeszensky
George B. Post
Cereal Preiucts
Mock Air Raid Planned in Newburgh Area
About 25 000 volunteer civil defense ground observers in Ohio and six other states are scheduled to spot planes in a make believe air attack next Saturday.
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Newburgh
N. Y. NW
Ohio
Brave Skipper Yells AILOK As Convoy Holds Course
Capt Kurt Carlsen aboard the Flying Enterprise shouts everything is okay as the hurricane wrecked freighter veers at a walking pace in tow by the tug Turmoil. The convoy remains on course for Falmouth England, about 80 miles away, in mild January seas.
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Carlsen
Falmouth
Eng
Strange Dog Shot Has Hyena Mane In Ohio Report
Pathologists at Cleveland City Hospital will identify a strange wild dog described as ninety percent Chow dog with a mane like a hyena. Fred Neubauer of Lake Kelso shot the animal in Newbury, a .22 rifle. taxidermist R K Kula notes the mane is a muscular uprising, suggesting a second or third generation wild dog reverting to an extinct type.
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Cleveland City Hospital
Fred Neubauer
Lake Kelso
Geauga County
Newbury
R. K Kula
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Kula
Fess Announces Run for State Senate District 5 6
Fess Will Run Again in Greene County announces candidacy for state senator from the 5th 6th District covering Ross Highland Fayette Clinton and Greene counties.
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Fess
Yellow Springs
Lowell Fess
Greene County
Ross
Highland
Fayette
Clinton
Greene Counties
Stassen Denies Shadow Campaign For Eisenhower Nomination
Harold E. Stassen declared his bid for the Republican nomination stands alone not a shadow campaign for Gen Eisenhower. He said he will enter a full slate of 30 delegates in Wisconsin’s April 1 primary and complete the slate by January 17, insisting his platform and program are his own.
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Green
Rhode Island
Eisenhower
Ferguson
Michigan
Milwaukee
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Taft Claims Majority of GOP Pledges for Nomination
Senator Taft asserts that if pledged support translates to delegates he will win the Republican presidential nomination. He contrasts this with General Eisenhower, who says he remains a draft possibility and will not campaign for the nomination. Taft says he can harvest delegates from New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Kansas, and predicts substantial gains in New York and Massachusetts.
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Eisenhower
Taft
Truman
Congress
Lodge
Sen
Ohio
Ohioan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Kansas
Are
Duff
Thomas E. Dewey
New
R-Mass
Frank McKinney
Minnesota
Humphrey
D-Minn
McKinney
UN Upholds Peace Unit By Big Vote
The United Nations Political Committee approved 51 to 5 to authorize regional forces if needed to fight aggression. It rejected a Russian bid to abolish the collective measures panel and move Korea talks to a Security Council meeting. France’s Jean Chauvel accused Vishinsky of slowing Armistice talks as the panel prepared a Western backed plan. The debate ranged over security measures and the future of Korean truce negotiations.
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United Nations Political Committee
U. N
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Paris
United Nations
Security Council
France
Jean Chauvel
Andrei Vishinsky
Panmunjom
Vishinsky
Debate On Bean Soup Simmers In Congress
Congress reconvened after an 11 week adjournment as bean soup servings in the House restaurant were sharply cut. Rep. Tom Steed cited rising costs while recalling the historic role of bean soup in Capitol lore and questioned exact reductions before press.
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Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
Tom Steed
Shawnee
Okla
Oklahoma
Steed
Joe Cannon
Sam Rayburn
Capitol
Eight Arrests In International Luxury Car Theft Ring
The FBI announced the arrest of eight suspects tied to a smash-and-grab scheme targeting luxury automobiles. The case involves an international network spanning multiple jurisdictions and is described as a major disruption to high-end vehicle theft operations.
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Washington
FBI
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