Allied troops push in western Korea as Chinese buildup looms
Allied forces advanced in western Korea while probing a Chinese buildup on the east central front. South Koreans shifted lines 25 miles toward the Sea of Japan as the U S Second Division clashed with Chinese forces in the east. Reports describe heavy censorship of action and small-scale patrols spotting limited enemy strength north of the lines.
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Asia First and Europe debated by Taft and Douglas
Senators Taft and Douglas spoke at Columbia University’s American Assembly, agreeing on fighting Communism but clashing over Asia versus Europe priority. Taft pressed Asia as primary due to active battles and warned against overextending defense, while Douglas highlighted Europe’s population and industry and warned a European collapse would empower Russia.
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Kidnap Charge Brings Arrest Of Band Girl
Bloomington Indiana AP report details the capture of Christine Cosby 16 and Louis Acci 23 from Monroe Michigan after a three state kidnapping spree. They allegedly abducted Cincinnati woman Mrs John Frey and her infant son at gunpoint, forcing a five hour drive across southern Indiana before being found in a Bloomington hotel. The teens were held without charges.
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U S Strikes German Trade With Chinese
The United States bans exports of strategic materials to Western German firms or individuals involved in illegal trade with Russia or its satellites. Acting on John J. McCloy’s recommendations, the ban aims to stop leakage of vital goods to the Red bloc as U S experts warn of large exports to West Germany. The action is effective immediately in Washington Bonn and Frankfurt.
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Cab Plunges 300 Feet Driver Survives
A taxi cab plunged 300 feet from the Plains of Abraham to a street below in Quebec. The only occupant, driver Andre DeLisle, escaped with superficial head injuries. Authorities investigated the crash and described his injuries as minor.
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Grange Head backs rationing tied to price controls
Herschel D. Newsom, national Grange master, urged Congress to end price controls unless paired with rationing, calling rationing more effective against inflation. He proposed higher taxes, longer work weeks, and new short term savings bonds to boost savings.
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Cattle Prices Steady Amid Government Rollback
In Chicago, live cattle prices held steady to higher as the market remained active. Prime steers reached 39 to 39.75 per hundredweight with most at 33 to 38.75, similar to yesterday, while receipts at 12 markets totaled 38,700, up from last week and last year. Officials expect the OPS price program to cut meat costs after October 1.
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Willoughby Sail to U S Ends MacArthur Intelligence Ties
Maj. Gen. Charles A. Willoughby, longtime intelligence officer for Gen. MacArthur, sailed for the United States today to retire from military service after nearly a decade of service in Tokyo.
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Losses in Korean Offensive Reported by Defense Dept
Washington AP United States Defense Department says Reds in Korea suffered about 58,000 dead and wounded, with Chinese and Korean forces heavily affected. US casualties tally 134 killed and 826 wounded, for five days through May 20, per a Pentagon spokesman.
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Slowdown in Korean War push described by AP
AP correspondent reports a slowdown as Chinese forces pull back across the Imjin River northwest of Seoul. UN and South Korean units advance, reaching near the 38th parallel and pushing toward the Hongchon and Pukhan rivers while Communist contingents withdraw to avoid artillery fire.
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Kapyong
Red
Two Navy Ships Hit By Red Guns Off Korea
The battleship New Jersey and the destroyer Brinkley Bass were struck by Communist shore fire near Wonsan, Korea, killing two sailors and wounding twelve. Both ships, anchored during bombardment, quickly weighed anchor and moved out of range.
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Peace Hopes Linked To Red Setback
General Omar Bradley told Senate hearings that U S hopes for a Korean peace hinge on repelling the Communist spring offensive If UN troops can blunt the surge the United Nations may press for negotiations and a cease fire He noted the March truce effort faltered after MacArthur proposed a widened war and Truman dismissed him as Far Eastern commander Bradley said February discussions by the Joint Chiefs of Staff anticipated a spring attack and the need to contain it to improve negotiating leverage The hear- ings moved to the Senate Armed Services room for the first time as they detailed Far Eastern policy
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60 Percent Mail Rate Hike Approved For Publications
Washington AP The House Post Office Committee tentatively approved a 60 percent rise in second class publications mail charges to take effect over three years at 20 percent per year. Sponsors say it would add about 25 million dollars to current post office revenues. Earlier a separate increase to postcards and government postal cards from one to two cents was also tentatively approved.
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Berge Charges Business Plot To Kill RFC
Wen dell Berge former Justice Department trust buster says big business and banking interests are behind a move in Congress to abolish the Reconstruction Finance Corporation He terms the effort a web of industrial and financial power aimed at choking off RFC as a loan source for small business and industry The RFC under Truman has been reorganized under a one man boss W Stuart Symington who fired RFC Minneapolis head E M Rowlands for turning a 36000 profit on an improper deal by renting warehouse space to the Army and leasing it to the Commodity Credit Corporation
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MacArthur Witnesses Yankees Win at Yankee Stadium
General Douglas MacArthur received a standing ovation as the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Browns 2 0 at Yankee Stadium. He attended his second game since returning from Tokyo and thanked Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig for their lasting place in Yankee lore.
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Combat Rotation Now In High Gear
In San Francisco AP reports the Korean War veteran rotation speeds up with two transports carrying 1 905 soldiers and 358 Marines docking. It marks the third Army shipload and fifth for Marines. An additional 1 485 soldiers are due on Gen. William Mitchell, while Gen. E. D. Patrick will bring 415 Air Force personnel, including pilots credited with shooting down MIGs, the first airmen in the rotation.
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California Man Grilled Over Missing Girl
SANTA ANA Calif AP A guitar playing handyman Henry Ford McCracken 34 remained under questioning about the disappearance of 10 year old Patricia Jean Hull. A witness said McCracken took a girl matching Patricia description into a Buena Park auto court cabin Saturday afternoon. Bloodstains were found in the cabin after his arrest. He asserted innocence though he was at a children matinee Patricia attended and denied molesting her or going to the cabin with her. McCracken also failed to register for Selective Service and as a convicted sex offender.
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Publishers Wife Dies in Cape Elizabeth Maine
Mrs Anne M Gannett 68 former president of the National Federation of Music Clubs and wife of Guy P Gannett Maine newspaper publisher and radio station owner died at home after a long illness Guy P Gannett publisher of five Maine newspapers and owner of three broadcasting stations.
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Storm Warnings Lowered on East Coast
The Weather Bureau reduced storm warnings along the East Coast and said the tropical storm moving northeast over the Atlantic likely would bypass the New England coast.
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Iran Reds Clash With Mossadegh Opponents in Rally
In Tehran supporters of Prime Minister Mossadegh clashed with Communist backed rail union demonstrators in Parliament Square. Fists flew as unionists attacked a smaller group chanting Long live Mossadegh and Death to Mossadegh. The rally marked the first major public clash reflecting deep Communist opposition to Mossadegh’s nationalization drive.
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Britain rules out force in Iran dispute unless US tied
A British informant said London will not use force in the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company dispute with Iran without prior US consultation. A second source added force would be a last resort only if British citizens or property were attacked. The control stake in the Anglo-Iranian Company remains privately held by the British government.
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Sorority Water Battle Ends With 5,000 OSU Students Rioting
A friendly water fight among sorority sisters at Ohio State University escalated into a near riot on High Street drawing about 5,000 students. Police used tear gas, arrested nine for disorderly conduct, and crews counted damaged tires, a broken cruiser window, and thefts from a cruiser. Safety Director Cook condemned the rioting, while President Bevis vowed action.
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