Truman Eyes Emergency Tax Hike And Long Range Plan
President Truman met with Congressional leaders to discuss an immediate emergency tax increase on individuals and businesses. Speaker Rayburn said the idea is still in conversation, with a long range bill likely later this year or next. Interim measures would fund expanded military spending, while the treasury chief and committee leaders plan near term talks. Symington told the Senate Banking Committee the program aims to remove profiteering from war efforts.
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Washington
Truman
Nouse
Rayburn
D‘tex
White House
Capitol
Senate Banking Committee
W. Stuart Symington
Symington
National Security Resources Board
Taft calls for new defense taxes amid mobilization
Senator Taft argues the nation must stay partially mobilized for years and tax all citizens to cover escalating defense costs. He cites estimates of 10 to 20 billion dollars annually for defense, plus 10 to 15 billion more for military and foreign aid, pushing total annual outlays above 50 to 60 billion. He warns the mobilization may be permanent and urges funding through higher taxes.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Senate
GOP
Masked Robbers Loot $13,000 From Cleveland Parish
Two men with silk-stocking masks robbed Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in south Cleveland after breaking into a parish house. They bound three priests, slugged one, cut phone lines, and escaped with $13,000 from parish carnivals and collections. Monsignor John Miotkowski was struck but not seriously hurt.
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Cleveland
Immaculate Heart of Mary
John Miotkowski
Chinese Reds Set to Invade Quemoy Island
Washington indicated the United States would not intervene if Communist forces attempt to seize Quemoy, the Nationalist-held island near the Chinese mainland. A defense spokesman said junks approached Quemoy under artillery fire as Nationalist forces prepared to defend the island with local air and naval support amid ongoing bombardment.
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Quemoy Island
Washington
State Department
United States
Quemoy
China
Truman
Formosa
Pescadores Islands
Amoy
Taipei
Defense Ministry
Guanau
Ohio Guard unit called to active service announced
Governor Lausche said one Ohio National Guard armored field artillery unit has been placed on active military service after alert notification from Secretary of the Army Frank Pace. The exact unit and its training site time and place will be announced later.
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Columbus
Ohio National Guard Armored Field Artillery
Frank J. Lausche
Lausche
Frank Pace
Covered Wagon Vacation Freight Clutter
A humorous poem about packing for a vacation where a car becomes overloaded with toys dresses dolls and a mounting pile of gear. The family keeps adding items at every stop until the car is full from hood to trunk and the trip itself becomes a prairie caravan comparison.
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Junior
Congressmen Check Preparedness As Defense Bill Looms
Congress members pressed toward rapid wartime footing while probing defense spending since 1947. The House Armed Services Committee opened a closed inquiry led by Vinson to review what $48 billion bought in four years, hearing Admiral Sherman and others and signaling a 1951 budget around $23 billion unless new emergencies arise.
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Washington
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
D-Ga
Pentagon
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Hoyt S Vandenverg
Air Force
Army
Frank Pace
J. Lawton Collins
Alfred M. Grunther
House
Senate
Truman
USSR Course Hinges On GI Progress
Washington AP reports that prospects for a diplomatic end to the Korean War depend on how the American drive to stabilize the front proceeds. U.S. officials say Russia’s real intentions will be revealed when the Red advance stalls and Communist gains face possible defeat without outside aid. Kremlin decisions, tied to Truman’s war budget push and Nehru’s failed settlement bid, are viewed as showing Washington’s resolve to resist aggression in Korea or elsewhere.
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Washington
Russia
Korea
Kremlin
Thies
Parole Refused for Ex-Representative J Parnell Thomas
The U S Parole Board today refused to parole former Representative J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey who is serving six to 18 months for padding his congressional payroll.
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Washington
U. S. Parole Board
J. Parnell Thomas
General Dean Leads Stragglers From Taejon Hills
Maj. Gen. William F. Dean escaped burning Taejon after a street by street fight against North Korean forces and led a dozen men to American lines. An aide, Lt. Arthur Clarke, reported Dean unharmed though others were wounded. Clarke, wounded in the shoulder, recounted the dramatic retreat and Dean's push to gather stranded soldiers.
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Deen
Taejon
G“Ieuntaing
Dean
Arthur Clarke
Boone
Iowa
Clarke
MacArthur
Jimmie Kim
Kim
Berkeley
Calif
FBI Red Spy Will Testify On Ohio Reds
The House Un-American Activities Committee held a closed session to hear about Communists in Ohio. Rep. Velde identified Cecil Scott of Cincinnati as the witness who joined the Communist party years ago after arranging with the FBI to provide information on Cincinnati area Communist activities. Scott will be called later to testify in open session, decision pending.
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Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
Ohio
Rep
Velde
R-Iil
Cecil Scott
Cincinnati
Seott
Communist Party
FBI
Scott
Red Captives Gripe In Advance Command Post In Korea
AP reports South Korean troops captured two barefoot North Korean soldiers in filthy mustard uniforms. Ages 19 and 21, the captives say they foraged for food. North Korean army relies on country not thriving, while American air strikes undercut morale except for Communists. The soldiers complain pay is 15 won monthly.
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Korea
Korean Labor Party
Communist
Philippines Leader Signals Korea Troop Consideration
President Quirino told reporters at a press conference that he would consult with military advisers about sending Filipino troops to Korea, marking a shift from his prior stance that the Philippines could not spare forces for the UN war effort.
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Pilipinos
Manila
Quirino
Korea
Philippines
United Nations
Union Organizes Dairy Farmers in Four States
In Butler Pennsylvania dairy farmers across Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland and West Virginia organize under the AFL affiliated National Farm Labor Union to form Local 292. The new union seeks members and will bargain with processors and distributors to secure fair prices enabling farmers to stay in business and support their families.
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Butler
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
West Virginia
AFL, Associated Milk Producers and Handlers
AFL National Farm Labor Union
Shadowy North Korean foe challenges U S troops in Korea
Washington reports American soldiers confront a secretive North Korean force with nameless commanders and uniformed appearance. Official records reveal few North Korean field leaders, while battlefield captures identify several divisions such as the 1st through 6th and 8th. North Korean units average about 15,900 men versus 17,000 for U S divisions.
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Washington
Korea
Pentagon
United States
Yamashita
von Rundstedt
Politicians Keep Eve On 3 Primaries
Oklahoma and Arkansas voters head to primaries as incumbent senators wrestle to hold seats amid Korea war concerns. In Oklahoma Elmer Thomas trails in the race with Mike Monroney, while Arkansas sees J Williams Fulbright renominated and Sidney McMath facing Ben Laney for governor. Louisiana Senator Huey Long’s successor bid faces Malcolm LaFargue and Newt Millis as national issues fade in the Louisiana race. Texas held a Democratic primary with Gov. Allen Shivers winning renomination.
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Thomas
Mike Monroney
Okla
Monroney
Senate Military Appropriations Subcommittee
Korea
J. William Fulbright
Arkansas
Sidney McMath
Ben Laney
McMath
Truman
Laney
Louisiana
Long
Gsope
Malcolm LaFargue
Shreveport
Newt V. Millis
Monroe
Texas
Allen Shivers
First Cavalry halts Red tank attack near Yongdong
American and South Korean forces under MacArthur reported a Red assault along a 1905 mile front from Mokpo to Yongdong. Eight tanks attacked First Cavalry Division positions at Yongdong, three were knocked out by bazookas while tanks were destroyed by a joint U.S. and South Korean defense. Red infantry pressed along multiple roads. North Korean divisions pushed toward Poun and Kumchon, but US artillery and tanks halted the advance.
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Tokyo
Reda
Momiay
Korea
MacArthur
Yongdong
Pir
Seanad
Mokpe
Raven
Tront
Taesons Yongdang
Yongceng
Hal Yie
Browle
Yong+ dong
Tite
Poun
Kumchon
Poeun
Hamchang
Kwangju
Rede
Pusan
Can
Youu Mokopo
Anti Leopold Feeling High in Brussels
In Brussels King Leopold and his Social Christian government face growing opposition. A Socialist leader warns of immediate general strikes in Walloon areas aimed at forcing the king to abdicate. Crown Prince Baudouin received a warm reception at a public event, while Leopold remains secluded under guard as opponents protest near Laeken Palace.
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Leopold III
Belgium
Evere
Brussels
Switzerland
Roger Baele
Beudruls
Leopold
Albert
NEA Redio
Walloon
Bocialiat
enti-Leopold
Anor
Baudouin
F Diate Yeaterday
Laeken
Laopold
Previg
Truman orders FBI crackdown on subversive activity
President Truman directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation to tighten its enforcement program against sabotege and subversive activity and asked citizens to assist the PRI fully. A two stage rocket test at Long Range Proving Ground Cocoa Florida marked a first successful demonstration in what was described as a preview of pitch button warfare.
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Washington
Truman
Federal Bureau of Investigation
PRI
Cocoa
Fis
Korean Reds May Have Fought At Stalingrad
Tokyo dispatch by Philip Potter reports U N Korea tank crews may have fought at Stalingrad long before the Korean War. The piece notes North Korean troops displayed heavy tank warfare skill, suggesting training predates the DPRK. It discusses American losses, fear of flanks, and questions about Soviet weapon supplies and potential perimeters.
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Tokyo
Stalingrad
Philip Potter
Baltimore Sunpapers
Rene Cated
United States
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