Governor Calls Parley on Narcotics In Ohio
Columbus officials report fake letters poking fun at civil defense were mailed in multiple cities. The letters signed by Hugh B. Reddy offered an absurd list of equipment and a mock Civilian Defense program, prompting federal and local investigations. Governor Lausche then called a July 6 meeting of law enforcement leaders to review Ohio narcotics enforcement efforts and discuss the ongoing illegal traffic.
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Columbus
Civil Defense
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Columbus Civil Defense
George Arnold
Ohio
Arnold
Hugh B. Reddy
Civilian Defense Program Commission
State of of Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Young GOP Convenes in Boston Previewing 1952 Campaign
Young Republicans from 48 states gathered in Boston for their biennial convention, a key preview of grassroots feel for the 1952 campaign. Over 1,000 delegates and alternates registered as the first session opened for the three day meeting.
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Boston
Ayres Defends Illinois House Seat Claim in Ohio Contest
Ohioan Ayres argues before the House clerk that voters freely chose him in the 14th Ohio District, countering Walter B. Huber's bid to overturn the election. Huber contends ballots and machines did not rotate candidate names per Ohio law, claiming Ayres benefited from name placement after losing by 1,921 votes to Ayres. third candidate was Robert G. Brenneman. Huber, a three-term former representative, sought rematch after this first campaign by Ayres.
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Washington
Ayres
Ohio
14Th
Walter B. Huber
Akron
Huber
House
Robert G. Brenneman
Hungarian Prelate Sentenced Fifteen Years On Treason Charge
Roman Catholic Archbishop Jos zef Groesz was convicted of plotting to overthrow the communist regime in Hungary and received a 15 year prison term. One co defendant, Ferenc Vecer, a Paulician monk, was sentenced to death for killing Soviet soldiers. five others got eight to fourteen year terms.
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Raymond Rosario
Eft
Eugene Tr
Tno
New York
Rosario
Budapest
Hungary
Joszef Groesz
Ferenc Vecer
Mindszenty
Elajos Pongracz
U. S
Hevey
Pal Bozsik
Endre Farkas
Vendel Endredy
Cirtz
Guyla Hagyovacs
Senate
Istvan Cserrlar
Vecer
Gyula Alapi
Truman seeks three billion more taxes to fund policy
President Truman's administration asks the Senate to add about 3 billion to the House tax boost. Treasury Secretary Snyder testifies that the House plan falls short of the 10 billion dollar goal and would keep the government from red ink while inflation pressures rise. The plan targets individual income and excise taxes with emphasis on closing loopholes and tightening capital gains rules.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Senate Finance Committee
House
Congress
Iran Premier Appeals to Truman Over Oil Dispute
Premier Mohammad Mossadegh sent an urgent personal message to President Truman seeking U S support for Iran's oil nationalization. Informed sources said the note aimed to keep oil flowing to the West and showed no compromise in the Iran Britain Anglo dispute.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Truman
United States
Mohammad Mossadegh
Britain
Oil Firms Draft Europe Oil Surge Plan
American 16 oil companies with U S government approval move to rush crude to Western Europe if Iran nationalization halts refineries and fields. An informed official said the plan is nearly ready to go.
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Washington
Europe
Iran
Iran Iran Oil Crisis Threatens Oil Flow Across Iran
The AIOC faces mass resignations from about 2800 British employees risking a shut down of Iran’s oil industry. Dean Acheson urged a stop gap to keep workers in place while Mossadegh seeks to push the Anglo Iranian Oil Company from the country. Nehru urged moderation for world peace.
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AIOC
U. S
Dean Acheson
Iran
U.S
Henry G. Grady
Truman
Bagher Kazemi
Atesh
India
Jawaharlal Negru
Mossadegh
Anglo- Iranian Oil Company
Nuclear threat cited by Cannon in wartime funding plea
Representative Cannon says Russia holds 100 atomic bombs according to military briefings. He urged House approval of a temporary funding measure to keep government running until regular appropriations pass. He warned Russia could strike American cities in a war scenario.
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Washington
Cannon
DMO
Russia
House
Appropriations Committee
Economic Control Plans In Danger Of Collapse
The Senate rejected rent ceilings higher than 37 percent above 1943 levels and debated extending the old price controls. The House backed a 31 day stop gap extension as lawmakers face a Saturday deadline with no long term agreement in sight.
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Washington
Senate
House Banking Committee
House
Maybank
D-Sc
Bricker
Ohio
Soldier in Korea Pays Parking Fine With Wan Note
In West Palm Beach City Manager Keith Chinn said Pvt. John C. Mortimer of the Eighth Cavalry Regiment in Korea sent 300 wan to cover a parking fine. The note said I haven't any United States money but if this won't do I'd be glad for you to come and get me.
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Keith Chinn
John C. Mortimer
Korea
Eighth Cavalry Regiment
Pvt
Mortimer
United States
Tornado Strikes St Paris Area Causing Four Hurt
A tornado hit St Paris Champaign County about 9 p.m. damaging 12 homes five businesses and one church in St Paris and causing power and telephone outages. The storm moved to Urbana damaging eight homes and six businesses before continuing toward Westville and Clark County. The Red Cross dispatched a disaster unit from Urbana.
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St. Paris
Springfield
Highway Patrol
Urbana
Westville
Red Cross
Clark County
Florence Jones
Weather Strains Two States With Heavy Rain Floods
AP reports Kansas faces knee deep water in several towns as thousands of acres flood and crops suffer drought like losses. Louisiana sees no rain but farmers fear crop damage to rice and sugar cane while milk output falls about fifteen percent.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Louisiana
Storm's path wrecks homes and cars near Urbana
The storm moved eastward 12 miles to Urbana destroying 14 buildings. The State Highway Patrol reported four people injured one at home and three others when trees fell on their vehicles.
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Urbana
State Highway Patrol
Red Koreans May Open Up New Drive
Thunder allied artillery smashed Chinese attacks as Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet warned of a possible new Red offensive in Korea. He saw no immediate major thrust but noted Chinese buildup and stubborn defense across the front near Kumhwa and Kumsong. Pilots reported 69 bridges knocked out in seven days.
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Tokyo
James A. van Fleet
Korea
United Nations
Thhrust
van Fleet
Matthew B. Ridgway
Kumhwa
Reading pastor testifies to open gambling in Reading
The Rev. James D. Matchette of Reading cited horse race betting, slot machines, punch boards, and bingo as openly operating with police knowledge. He described two horse betting venues near central Reading and City Hall as evidence as the Senate Crime Committee probes conditions in smaller cities.
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Washington
Senate Crime Committee
Reading
James D. Matchette
Front
Windsor Sts
O’conor
D-Md
Beatty to Wed Lorraine Abel in Seattle License News
Clyde Beatty the circus lion tamer obtained a marriage license in Seattle with Lorraine Abel a 28yearold California resident. Beatty lists Fillmore as his home and 49 as his age. his former wife Harriett died in Mississippi last fall.
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Seattle
Clyde Beatty
Lorraine Abel
Fillmore
Calif
Beatty
Harriett
Mississippi
Russians Propose Three Korean Armistice Negotiators
The State Department said Russia proposed that United Nations, North Korean and Chinese forces’ military representatives negotiate an armistice limited to strictly military questions. Soviet deputy foreign minister Gromyko relayed Malik’s cease-fire idea, while noting no political or territorial concessions. The department vowed careful study as Hicker son met with diplomats and officials refrained from predicting results.
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van Fleet
Washington
38Th Parallel
Korea
State Department
Russia
United Nations
Soviet Union
Alan G. Kirk
Gromyko
Moscow
Unified Command
Korean Republic
Malik
Jacob Malik
Kirk
Acheson
Mr. Malik
Department
John D. Hickerson
Pres
Lincoln White
Auto industry to lay off 33,000 workers nationwide
Detroit AP reports the auto sector faces material shortages and credit controls as major plants plan large scale layoffs. Chrysler to cut 15,000 by Friday with 2,500 more in July. Ford to shed 10,000 between July and October. GM to close plants from July 28 to August 6. Briggs 6,800 in Detroit area and 1,200 in Evansville. Nash-Kelvinator to suspend seven plants for two weeks in July affecting 2,000 workers.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Chrysler Corporation
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Evansville
Ind
Ford Motor Company
General Motors
Igain
Nash-Kelvinator Corporation
Michigan
Wisconsin
California
Lausche Signs Anti Pollution Bill Into Law
Governor Lausche signed into law the anti pollution bill passed by the 99th General Assembly. He noted powerful economic interests blocked the administration’s tougher measure and warned the compromise may not be sufficiently severe. time will tell its real effectiveness on Ohio streams.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
99Th General Assembly
Lausche
Ohio
Humidity to Ease as Heat Lingers Into Weekend
The forecast calls for thundershowers today with humidity peaking before a cooling trend. Yesterday's high reached 93 with a 72-degree low, and today's low stood at 67 with 76 at 8:40 a.m. Expect cooler nights around 55 to 60 and fair weather Friday.
David Warfield Noted Stage Star Dies in New York
David Warfield, 84, a leading figure in American theater, died at his New York home. From an usher in San Francisco to Broadway fame with hits like A Grand Army Man and The Merchant of Venice, he retired in 1924 but remained engaged with the stage. He later built wealth as a real estate investor and once partnered with Marcus Loew. He valued pathos in roles often portraying elderly men.
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David Warfield
New York
Warfield
San Francisco Music Hall
David Belasco
Weber and Fields Burlesque Company
Broadway
Central Park
Marcus Loew
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