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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1950

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Rhee Losing Hold Said By Lattimore At Johns Hopkins

Johns Hopkins expert Owen Lattimore warned that Syngman Rhee is a fading symbol for Koreans and should not be treated as a fixed aim of American policy. He urged the United States to stay closely allied with the United Nations in Korea while avoiding appearance of permanent control over South Korea or Formosa. He argued Asian nations view the invasion as a potential ploy by Russia, shaping their reactions as anti-Russian.

New York Russia Kerensky Roumania Bulgaria Hungary Soviet Russia Soviet Co. I. O Michigan National Guard Frank Murphy Supreme Court Communist Party United States Baltimore Syngman Rhee South Korea Chiang Kai-Shek Owen Lattimore Johns Hopkin University Rhee United Nations Korea India Formosa

Truman to Decide on Sending Troops to Korea

President Truman faced a potential decision to order American troops along with planes and ships to aid southern Korea against a Communist advance. Tokyo reports warned U.S. units in Japan may be alerted, but officials said no action had been taken and the president would personally decide if needed.

John M. Hightower Washington Truman Korea Tokyo U. S Japan United States

Oleo taxes to end Saturday in revenue repeal

Washington reports the 64 year old federal taxes on margarine will vanish next Saturday. Prices have already fallen with cuts of about 10 cents a pound as manufacturers seek to stay competitive for tax free sales in July. The repeal ends taxes on yellow and white margarine and clears several licensing fees.

Washington Truman House Senate Friends of Friends of Butter

Times-Picayune executives get extended time to answer suit

The Times-Picayune and four executives received an extension until August 14 to file an answer in a Justice Department antitrust suit. The complaint accuses advertising and circulation practices violating the Sherman act, reported from New Orleans. United States Attorney John H. McKay noted the order, issued by Federal District Judge Herbert W. Christenberry.

New Orleans Times-Picayune U. S. Department of Justice Department United States John H. McKay Herbert W. Christenberry

House Passes Tax Cut Bill in Heated Vote

The House approved a 1.01 billion dollar excise tax cut, offset by a 433 million per year levy hike on big corporations, with impacts debated over whether to split the bill. Republicans lament higher corporate levies while Democrats push for passage, as the fate depends on the Senate and Korea War funding needs. Major provisions cut rates on furs jewelry and travel admissions, repeal many excises for non profit and other items, and reduce levies on various goods. A key point remains whether consumers will bear costs through corporate tax shifts.

Washington House Senate Martin Massachusetts

Twin Cities KLIC Radio Sees Strong Start Says Owner

Dr Frank Cerniglia owner of Twin Cities KLIC says first week surpassed expectations with smoother operation and strong listener approval. Daily baseball games from major league parks via Mutual Broadcasting System cited as popular. Staff led by John Zapffe with Lonnie Licata Henry Fones and Troy Bland notes on air after midnight expands audience through live calls and letters.

Frank P. Cerniglia Twin Cities KLIC Monroe John Zapffe Dallas Tex Lonnie Licata Henry Fones Troy Bland Cerniglia

United Nations Fleet Regroups for Korea Aid

A Western Pacific naval buildup by a powerful United Nations fleet grows as Britain Australia New Zealand pledge ships and men to assist U S forces in Korea. The Seventh Fleet protects Formosa while a second large task force forms with the carrier Philippine Sea. Australian troops in Japan may be recalled to help form a home defense force.

New York United Nations West Pacific South Korea Britain U. S Australia New Zealand Fiji Wellington United States Far Pacific Truman Formosa U. S. Navy Pacific Philippine Sea Canberra Japan Commonwealth Korea

Brothers Guilty in Kidnap Slaying

A Vancouver superior court jury convicted Utah Wilson and Turman Wilson of kidnapping and first degree murder in the March 19 abduction and death of 18 year old Jo Ann Dewey. The defendants were sentenced to the death penalty. The girl’s nude body was found in Wind River, 50 miles east. Fingerprints matched Utah Wilson. arrest followed in Sacramento on March 28.

Vancouver Wash Jo Ann Dewey Utah Wilson Turman Wilson Wind River Here Wilsons Sacramento Calif

Georgia re elects Gov Talmadge in county unit vote system

Atlanta reports Gov Talmadge wins re election under Georgia's county unit system despite loss in popular vote. M E Thompson mounts a strong challenge, carrying many counties in a contest shaping unrest over race and politics. Senator Walter George sweeps 107 counties in the Finance Committee role.

Atlanta Georgia Herman Talmadge Talmadge M. E. Thompson Thompson Walter George Senate Finance Committee Foreign Relations Committee

Major City Registrations Reach Record In Louisiana

New Orleans leads a statewide surge in July 25 Louisiana Democratic primary registrations with Orleans Parish hitting 210 767, a record. East Baton Rouge reports 41 800 registrations, Caddo about 41 000, St Landry claims a record eligible voters list as of June. In the race, Russell Long seeks renomination against Malcolm Lafargue and Newt Mills. all U S Representatives face renomination except Henry D Larcade Jr whose opponent withdrew.

New Orleans U. S Russell Long Malcolm Lafargue Shreveport Louisiana Newt V. Mills Monroe Henry D. Larcade, Jr Seventh Orleans Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge Jodie R. Smith Caddo Parish George Blanchard St. Landry Parish Opelousas

Reds Denounce UN Action as Illegal in Korea

London dispatch reports Soviet Union condemns the United Nations Security Council resolution for armed action in Korea as illegal. Moscow cites absence of two permanent members and only six votes, with Kuomintang proxy, as void. Yugoslavia alone dissented among council members.

London Russia United Nations Security Council South Korea United Nations Trygve Lie Moscow Radio China Council U. N Chi Na Kuomintangite Tsiang Ting Fu Lake Success U. S Britain France Cuba Norway Ecuador India Egypt Yugoslavia

Crime Clubber Is Under Indictment

A slender 17 year old member of a teenage Crime Club is indicted for murder robbery and attempted robbery. Tommy Cook is accused of fatally shooting Dominic Calarco during a May 12 Long Beach liquor store hold up. Peggy Burns 15 testified as getaway driver. others from Long Beach testified. Cook faces superior court. others face juvenile court charges.

Los Angeles Tommy Cook Dominic Calarco Long Beach Tommy Peggy Burns

MacArthur Views Battle Situation In Korea

General MacArthur returned from Korea as front lines stabilized along the Han river near Seoul. U S Superforts and naval units bombed targets including Seoul airfield while warships attacked North Korean units near Inchon. The 75 mile front from the Han to Inchon is vital for the American airhead at Suwon and South Korean forces are urged to hold.

Tokyo MacArthur Korea Han River Seoul U. S Japan Inchon South Korea Far East Associated Press Russell Brines Brines Hgn Pukhon Suwon George E. Stratemeyer U. S. Far East Air Forces Bataan Red Startemeyer Hiroshima Nagasaki Kimpo REAF Guam Juneau Aird

Fliers Save 26 Die Heroically in Nashville Crash

Four air force men directed 26 paratroopers to a safe drop then died in a plane crash near Nashville after an engine failure over Bowling Green. Lt Col Duff Sudduth led the jump. one crewman survived to aid others. Fire crews battled the blaze for hours as the group returned to Fort Campbell.

Nashville Tenn Air Force Bradley Cisco Fort Campbell Bowling Green Greenbrier Sewart Air Base Smyrna Cumberland River Old Hickory Duff W. Sudduth San Antonio Tex Starkesville Miss Fort Camp Sudduth U. S. Highway 41 Ft. Campbell

SGT Bender Welcomed Home After 18 Months Prisoner Welcome

Cincinnati crowds greet Marine Sgt Elmer C Bender returning home after 18 months in Chinese Communist captivity. About 1000 people line Union Terminal, with his mother Edna Bender and brothers Bob and Gene first to meet him. He then goes to his mother's Price Hill home.

Cincinnati Elmer C. Bender Union Terminal Sgt. Bender Chicago

Women rush to enlist in Navy at Atlantic City

Atlantic City , New Jersey June 29 The navy recruiting office reports a rush of female applicants due to the Korean situation Chief Gunner s mate Sidney A Brahin said since Monday he had 25 women applicants Six were accepted while others were turned down for being too young He noted almost no inquiries from men

Atlantic City N. J Navy Sidney A. Brahin

Safety Council foresees 385 likely to die over July 4 travel

The National Safety Council predicted 385 traffic deaths and a huge holiday jam during the 102 hours from Friday evening to July 4 midnight. About 36 million vehicles will be on the road, using 370 million gallons of gas to travel 5.6 billion miles.

Chicago National Safety Council

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U.S Westbrook Pegler Lattimore States Fukuoka U. S. Army Reinholt U.N GOV REDS Security Council Crime Clubber Kimpo Airfield Brahin Safety Council
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