Demos cheer big Ohio registration in 1952 election
Democrats hailed a new record in Ohio voter registrations that may imperil Senator Taft, while Republicans said labor and party turnout efforts were matched. Both sides noted the surge signals unusual interest in this non-presidential year, with Ohio predicting as many as 3.5 million votes.
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Jack Bell Washington
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Truman
Charles van Devander
Taft
William Mylander
GOP
Joseph Ferguson
German Reds Plan Riots For Tomorrow
Cologne police say they captured Communist plans for 10 000 young Reds to break police barriers in Cologne tomorrow with similar outbreaks expected in about a dozen Ruhr area cities. Officials estimate 30 000 Eastern German agitators have crossed into West Germany to lead the weekend assault as police prepare siege defenses and reserve flying squads.
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Cologne
Germany
West Germany
Ruhr
Series call echoes through sunlit stands at baseball finale
Fans revel as the grandstands fill with cheers and hotdogs while the nation chants for baseball history. The timeless icons Speaker Ruth Cobb are invoked as fans celebrate the final game with pride, sport, and a fresh ball tossed into the field.
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Jawin
Speaker
Ruth
Cobb
America
Broadened Draft Law Expected By January
Washington AP says a broadened draft law to raise and maintain a 3,000,000 man armed force for years to come is in prospect before year’s end. Chairman Vinson of the House Armed Services Committee expects revisions when Congress returns in November. Hershey urged changes including 30 months service and extended deferments, with possible eligibility for married men without children.
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Washington
Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Congress
Lewis Hershey
Selective Service
Hershey
Clovis Byers
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
UN Battle Looms Over 38th Parallel Conflict Looms in Korean Unification Effort
UN debate centers on allowing forces north of the 38th parallel for Korean unification. Russia seeks to stall the agenda and push a 38th parallel stop order while a U N commission would oversee elections and rehabilitation. Britain led the resolution with Pakistan the Philippines and other nations backing the plan. The Security Council set for an unusual Saturday session as Russia attacks U S air raids in North Korea.
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A. I. Goldberg
United Nations
Russia
Andrei Vishinsky
Douglas MacArthur
Yugoslavia
India
Security Council
Korea
Britain
Pakistan
Philippines
Netherlands
Norway
Europe
Brazil
Cuba
Australia
Jacob Malik
U. S
North Korea
Judy Garland Free From MGM Plans World Series Visit
Judy Garland gains release from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and says she is free to take film or stage roles. The 29 year old star plans to watch the World Series before pursuing offers, expressing enthusiasm with a cheerful remark.
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Hollywood
Judy Garland
Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer
Judy
Ching Rumored for Wage Stabilization Board Chair
Washington reports Cyrus S. Ching, 73, top labor troubleshooter, as President Truman’s candidate for chairman of a National Wage Stabilization Board. Talks followed Truman’s hint at wage and price controls amid the defense build-up. Ching previously led mediation services and wartime labor boards.
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Washington (Ap
Cyrus S. Ching
Truman
Ching
National Wage Stabilization Board
Congress
Wage Stabilization Board
War Labor Board
U. S. Rubber Company
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Taxes Rise Tomorrow and November 1 Hit Tax Increases
Washington AP reports new tax hikes take effect starting tomorrow October 1 with higher withholding. By November 1 11 manufacturers face a 10 percent tax on storage and TV gear. slot machines incur an annual tax. international transport payments taxed 15 percent for tickets and 3 percent for freight. jewelry and fur 20 percent excise tax applies to retail sales via auctions or non retailer estates.
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Washington
George J. Schoeneman
Schoeneman
United States
Canada
Columbus Faces Second Bus Strike Of Year
Columbus bus drivers threaten a second strike within a year at midnight unless wage talks with Columbus Transit Company are settled. Local 208 CIO United Transport Workers plans to recommend rejecting a six cent raise for 475 drivers and 125 shopmen as the contract nears expiration.
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Columbus
Columbus Transit Company
CIO United Transport Workers
Arson Attack Targets Seoul Capitol After Liberation Ceremony
In Seoul the capitol was set ablaze shortly after General MacArthur and President Syngman Rhee left the building where the liberation ceremony occurred. A dynamite bomb had been removed earlier, and authorities say the fire was deliberate. President Rhee and his wife viewed the destruction philosophically, stressing resilience and rebuilding. The president’s residence remained undamaged.
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Seoul
MacArthur
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
Fifth Graders Learn That There ARE Flying Saucers
Columbus AP report notes the My Weekly Reader ran a Tom Trott piece claiming flying saucers are real and part of the Air Force. Editors defend the lesson as calming hysteria and countering superstition while stressing responsible youth education.
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Columbus
Tom Trott
Atlantic
Air Force
Nehru Opposes Crossing the 38th Parallel
Indian Prime Minister Nehru told reporters he opposed United Nations forces pushing beyond the 38th parallel in Korea. He said India believes the UN armies should refrain from crossing the line until all other settlement options are exhausted. He added he is not a great admirer of South Korea's President Rhee.
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New Delhi
India
Syngman Rhee
Nehru
United Nations
Korea
Rhee
Congressman Calls Pearson Report Lie
Rep. Walter E. Brehm of Ohio denied a Washington columnist's claim he kept salary money from a former female aide. He said the FBI investigated and found a clean bill of health, calling Drew Pearson a liar and insisting the matter is closed.
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Logan
API
Walter E. Brehm
Ohio
Washington
Brehm
Millersport
FBI
Drew Pearson
General MacArthur set to demand surrender from North Korea
AP report says General MacArthur will broadcast terms in Korean tomorrow and drop leaflets over North Korea. U S and South Korean forces mass along parallel 38 as plans to cross into North Korea loom. Air and artillery strikes pound Reds near Chorwon as U S forces move toward the 38th parallel. President Truman sent congratulations to MacArthur on the return of Seoul.
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Seoul
Bernard Africa
United Nations Commission
John J. Muccio
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Sygman Rhee
South Korea
Rhee
Shin Sung Mo
Tokyo
MacArthur
Asia
North Korea
North
Republic
38Th Parallel
Pyongyang
Leif Fricson
U. S
Fifth Air Force
Chorwon
Red Army
187Th Airborne
Kimpo
Han River
Yellow Sea
U. S. Navy
Ceylon
Taecong
RED
O.H.P. King
Truman
South Koreans Seek UN Permission to Cross 38th Parallel
The South Korean Assembly unanimously approved a four point message to the United Nations. It requests immediate realization of eight proposals from the UN General Assembly, crossing the 38th parallel, support for national unity and independence with a free government, and aid for reconstruction and refugee relief in war torn areas.
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Tokyo
Pusan
United Nations
38Th Parallel
UN General Assembly
Color TV May Face Court Battle Over Air Time
Washington reports speculation that color television may be challenged in court before it airs as a regular commercial service. FCC may be drawn into a legal test as manufacturers protest a quick switch to color capable sets. Industrywide disagreement persists despite CBS color as the official system.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
U. S. District Court
FCC
CBS
L. W. St. John OSU Great Dies at 73
L. W. St John longtime Ohio State athletic director died after a stroke at University Hospital at 11:30 pm He was 73 and retired in 1947 after 35 years leading OSU sports He overseen football power and mentored coaches before his death on the eve of the season in the Horseshoe Stadium Born November 18 1876 in Union City Pennsylvania he attended Monroe High School where he played football.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Union City
Monroe, O
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