Bradley defends Truman firing MacArthur but warns method could improve
Gen. Omar Bradley testified before Senate investigators that Truman was right to relieve MacArthur though the dismissal method could have been handled better. He disclosed Korea casualty totals of 141,955 with 10,680 KIA and 612 non combat deaths and described NATO as lacking immediate capacity to halt a Soviet aggression. He warned Iran remains a danger point and questioned Red China’s UN admission impact on Korea.
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Omar Bradley
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
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U.S
Korea
Russia
Iran
United Nations
Wiley
R-Wis
Matthew Ridgway
Edge of hurricane capsizes Newport launch. two dead
In Newport harbor a 50 foot launch carrying a shore leave party capsized in a gale. Two sailors died and about 135 others were thrown into icy water as rescue boats rushed to aid. Navy officials said 24 were hospitalized and the launch went down at 6 45 a m near Long Wharf en route to destroyers Power Glennon Bailey and Perry and the destroyer tender Yellowstone.
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House Rejects Grain Bill Conditions On India Loan
The House defeated Rep Cox's amendment to require repayment in strategic materials for a $190 million loan to India for 2 million tons of grain. The 135 to 103 vote favored Administration positions, signaling likely passage of the broader aid measure. The amendment would have pressed terms for monazite, manganese, beryl, cyanite, jute, and burlap.
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House Today
India
United States
Cox
D-Ga
ECA
Tuberculosis Test Confusion At Alliance Clinic
Mrs Annie Wheat of Alliance faced a nurse's question about her age during an X-ray for tuberculosis screening. She answered 111, highlighting a lighthearted moment in a medical checkup.
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Alliance
Annie Wheat
Iran Pledges Nationalization Move Against Oil Firm
Iran pressures Anglo Iranian Oil Company to send reps within seven days to aid in nationalizing oil resources. Hossein Makki warns action if the firm does not comply. Hassibi indicates Iran will operate installations and shut others if foreign experts refuse to work under the nationalized system.
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Iran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
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Parliamentary Oil Board
Hussein Hassibi
Senate
Majlis Nationalization Board
Mohammed Mossadegh
Hassibi
Keihan
Sweeney Earns Attendance Award Misses Meeting
Kankakee Illinois William Nolte of the Lions Club announced at yesterday’s meeting that Paul Sweeney would receive an attendance award for the year. Sweeney was absent from the gathering.
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Kankakee, Ill
William Nolte
Kankakee
Tax Voted On Shaving Sparks Razor Tax Debate
The House Ways and Means committee approved a 10 percent tax on safety razors and blades collected at the manufactures level, with a prior vote on electric razors. The old straight-edge remains untaxed, while other provisions raise the top income tax and capital gains rates. The panel ordered technical changes to the 12 percent income tax increase and clarified that no dollar will be taxed above 100 cents.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Kean
R-Nj
Taft Won't Seek Re-Election To Cincinnati City Council
Cincinnati—City Councilman Charles P. Taft announced he will not run for re election in November. He cited two reasons including a possible gubernatorial bid on the Republican ticket and a belief that long serving officials should step aside to encourage younger candidates.
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Cincinnati
Charles P. Taft
Truman Seeks Eight-Billion Foreign Aid Plan
President Truman asked Congress for an $8.5 billion foreign aid program to deter Communist expansion. About $6.25 billion would defend friends worldwide, with $1.614 billion for Asia, Latin America and other regions. He urged expanding Export-Import Bank lending by $1 billion to boost development and strategic material flows. He warned the plan carries risk but argues freedom and unity can counter Soviet aggression.
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United States
Bears spotted near Bennett's Corners excite Cleveland area
Residents recall a bear sighting fifteen miles south of Public Square as discussions spread about a mother bear and two cubs seen near Bennett's Corners. Local observers from natural history and zoo circles weigh in on possible origins while residents joke about the famed porridge tale and the Jungles area.
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Leon Clement
Exrt
William E.cheele
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Little Mountain
Lake County
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Zoo
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Robert H. Mattlin
Bridges Alleges Korea Casualties Higher Than Reported
Senator Bridges claims total U S casualties in Korea exceed official tallies, including non battle losses such as frozen limbs and amputations. He cites Gen Omar Bradley testimony and notes estimates around 141,944 total casualties with 11,292 dead, while defense figures show 66,816 casualties with 11,313 dead or missing.
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Let Woman Pray Fifteen Minutes Then Killed Her
Cecil Vernatter, 26, a factory worker in Huntington, is charged with murder in the strangling of 45 year old Mrs. Goldie Gibson Richie after giving her 15 minutes to pray in a culvert. The warrant, issued by Magistrate H. M. Adkins, cites Vernatter saying he could not stand talk about his girlfriend and killed her after she prayed.
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W. Va
Cecil Vernatter
Goldie Gibson Richie
Magistate H. M. Adkins
Herman Frazier
Vernatter
Truman Confident U.S. Can Avoid World War
President Truman said he is confident his peacetime program will avert a new world war. He spoke in Washington outlining steps expected to prevent large-scale conflict.
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U. S
Washington
Western Demos Back Up Truman
Western Democrats prepared to endorse Truman and Acheson for world peace and civilian control of the military. The resolutions committee backed the President and Secretary of State, signaling opposition to MacArthur's Korea war proposals. Hariman suggested Moscow saw Korea progress concerns as Russia's stance. Kerr praised Truman amid Republican criticism and warned of war expansion to Red China.
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Truman
State Acheson
Carl V. Rice
Kansas
Douglas MacArthur
Acheson
Akron Gasoline Price War Lowers Rounds to 21 Cents
Akron drivers pay as low as 21 cents a gallon as an unannounced price war spreads. Sun Oil led cuts from 24.3 to 23.3 cents on May 2, with stations across Ohio following by about 1.4 cents. Across the Eastern Seaboard similar tank wagon price cuts from Florida to New England were reported.
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Seaboard
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Truman withholds pledge on running for presidency
President Truman declined to commit to a 1950 presidential bid saying the decision is not yet made. He attributed the silence to not being swayed by MacArthur related controversy and noted a potential cross country trip could be announced in advance for press coverage.
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Far East
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Fleeing Reds Split by 13 Mile Push in Korea Front
Allied forces drive across the 38th parallel in a 13 mile push as Chinese and North Korean troops retreat. Lt. Gen. James Van Fleet commands a northward advance with key gains around Chunchon Kapyong and along the Cho Yang River.
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Napkin-doggling in Navy raises ire of lawmaker
Rep Ayres of Ohio blasted three Naval Reservists for eight days of making 48 polished engraved napkin rings for officers on their landing ship. He criticized the recall of inactive Reservists as wasteful and questioned why skilled sailors cannot return home. Monel metal was cited as a precious material and the episode spurred calls for rapid reassignment.
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