Fair Enough as a Commentary on Anti Communist Conspiracy
Westbrook Pegler argues that recognizing the Communist Party as a criminal conspiracy makes members and even fellow travelers liable to penalties. He condemns guilt by association, accuses newspapers of pro Communist bias, and denounces anti-Communist actions as witch hunts while detailing propaganda from rival sides.
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New York
Communist Party
United States
Congress
Harry Bridges
Republican Party
Committee On un-American Activities
McCarthy
29 Passengers Escape Injury In Northeast Plane Crash
HYANNIS Mass June 30 Twenty nine passengers escaped injury when the nose landing gear collapsed as a Northeast transport landed at the airport. The four engine DC 4 slid about 100 yards on its nose before stopping on its nose and two main wheels under the wings. Captain George H Hamilton of Cambridge Mass piloted the Boston to New York leg via Yank. Stewardess Georgia Record said everyone was calm. About a fourth of the passengers were women. It was Captain Hamiltons first accident in seven and a half years with the line.
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Hyannis
Mass
Boston
New York
George H. Hamilton
Cambridge
Invasion Forces Threaten Suwon as U.S. Readies Ground War
North Korean armored columns neared Suwon 15 miles south of the Han River threatening the American headquarters. President Truman authorized U S ground forces, while MacArthur ordered raids on invasion bases. Allied pledges from Britain, Holland, Nationalist China, Australia and New Zealand backed air, sea, and ground support as heavy fighting continued along the Han River and near Seoul.
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Russell Brines
Tokyo
Han River
South Korea
Suwon
Truman
U. S
MacArthur
Pusan
Korea
Seoul
Taejon
Britain
Holland
China
Australia
New Zealand
Clarence Ryee
North Korea
Ryee
Pyongyang
Moscow
E. M. Almond
Han
Nationalists to Aid Korea From Taipei Announcement
Taipei reports Nationalist China will furnish three divisions and air units to the republic of Korea. The move follows a U N appeal for concerted action to maintain peace in Korea and elsewhere. China discussed the plan with Korea and the United States, including General MacArthur in Tokyo. The United States Seventh Fleet's presence boosts Formosan currency and public confidence.
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United Nations
Korea
China
MacArthur
Tokyo
U. N
Trygve Lie
George Yeh
Tapei
Washington
Red China
United States
Britain
Communist China
Hong Kong
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Forosa
O Sullivan bill seeks fines and prison for paid speeches
Rep. O Sullivan of Nebraska introduced a house bill aiming to bar members of Congress from accepting money for speeches or writings. The measure calls for a ten thousand dollar fine and up to ten years in prison for violators.
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Washington
O'Sullivan
D.-Neb
Congress
House
Russia Rejects U S Plea to Act on North Korea
Moscow dispatch reports Russia refused a U S request for help in removing North Korean forces from South Korea. Deputy Foreign Minister Gromyko said Moscow opposes foreign interference in Korea and held South Korean authorities and their backers responsible for the fighting. The note cites Russia’s non interference principle and notes earlier troop withdrawal.
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Moscow
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
South Korea
Foreigh
Andrei A. Gromyko
U. S
Alan G. Kirk
Korea
United Nations
North Korea
Queuille seeks confirmation as France votes loom
Paris June 30 Premier Designate Henri Queuille goes before the national assembly for confirmation. He is virtually sure to win, needing 311 of 621 ballots with a likely tally over 400. Only the Communists are certain to oppose. Debate starts this afternoon. Queuille previously led as premier for 13 months and held interior and vice premiership in Bidault’s cabinet which fell after a wage raise vote.
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Paris
Henri Queuille
National Assembly
Queuille
Ueuille
Georges Bidault
Bidault
France
Popular Republican Movement
Guy Mollet
Charles de Gaulle
Rally of the French People
Truman to Speak to Scouts at Valley Forge
Valley Forge Pa June 30 President Truman will address the Boy Scout jamboree tonight rain or shine A canopy will cover the arena stage for the presidential party if rain continues Every Scout will wear slicker foul weather gear to attend the speech
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Valley Forge
Truman
Sea Scouts
Senate set vote on foreign arms aid for free nations
Washington June 30 The Korean crisis pushes Congress toward passing Truman a foreign arms aid bill totaling 1 222 500 000 with 1 000 000 000 for South Korea and the Philippines The Senate leaders expect light opposition and some GOP support amid tensions while the appropriations committee nears final action on the Marshall plan adding 100 000 000 for South Korea and trimming Europe recovery funds by 250 000 000
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Washington
Senate
Truman
South Korea
Philippines
Taft
Ohio
Senate Appropriations Committee
Controls extended on fats and rice
Washington June 30 Federal controls on fats and oils and rice and rice products were extended a year by the house. Coconut imports were dropped from the extension. Rep Henry D Larcade Jr said without extension rice imports would threaten the industry. The bill faced Republican amendments but passed.
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Washington
House
Truman
Henry D. Larcade, Jr
D.-La
Larcade
Senate to Act Fast on Taxes
Washington June 30 Senate leaders promise top speed action on a House passed bill to cut excise taxes by 1.01 billion dollars. The measure passed the House 375 to 14, with only Korea crisis clouding prospects. Senate Finance aims for brief hearings and prompt action, while Republicans resist endorsing a 433 million boost to corporate taxes. President Truman warned veto if revenue gaps persist.
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Washington
Senate
House
Lucas
Illinois
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
House Ways and Means Committee
Cowboy influence on youth fashion at Philadelphia confab
Eliza beth Morton, editors a trade book, told the Philadelphia Regional Writers conference that cowboy attire shapes youths. She recalled a shift from teachers demanding hats and coats to telling students to park their guns and spurs until 3 o'clock, illustrating changing behavior.
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Philadelphia
Elizabeth Morton
U S To Blockade All Korea Coast
President Truman authorized ground troop use in Korea and a naval blockade of the Korean coast. General MacArthur may deploy supporting ground units as U.S. air missions reach North Korea, with Congress backing the action amid reports of advancing North Korean forces.
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Washington
Harry Truman
Korea
United States Air Force
Douglas MacArthur
White House
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United Nations Security Council
Republic of Korea
MacArthur
Far East
Seventh
24Th
25Th
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Far Eastern
U. S
Japan
Okinawa
Ryukyu Chain
Philippines
Hawaii
Congress
Admits He Set Fire to Circus in Hartford 1944
Ohio Fire Marshal says Robert Dale Segee of Circleville has signed statements admitting he started the Hartford circus fire that killed 168 and injured 412, plus 25 to 30 major fires in Portland and other sites from 1939 to 1947. He faces arson charges from Pickaway County and is linked to fires in New Hampshire and Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harry J. Callan
Robert Dale Segee
Circleville
Ringling Bros
Hartford
Callan
Segee
East St. Louis
Ill
Pickaway County
Seggee
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Portland
Providence
R. I
Conn
Sargent and Lord Co
Commercial Wharf
Market Street
Salvation Army
Union Street
Diamond Match Lumber Co
Portsmouth
N. H
Portland Pier
The
National Me
Central
Quality Fixture Co
Fruehauf Trailer Co
Raid on Pyongyang by 27 B-29s Reported by Tass
Moscow dispatch cites Tass that 27 U S B 29s raided Pyongyang killing many civilians and wrecking homes in a 5 30 p m local strike. The report notes substantial casualties amid Soviet coverage of Korea, China, and Western protests of U S actions.
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Moscow
Tass
Pyongyang
North Korea
Dispatch
Los Angeles Bread Strike Ends With Wage Paced Return
Nineteen hundred AFL bakers in Los Angeles area return to work after a June 17 strike. They accepted an employer offer raising wages by five cents an hour and guaranteeing an eight hour day within a 40 hour week. Journeymen get 1.73 per hour and each man receives 37.50 retroactive pay to May 1. Union officials stated the vote was by only several hundred in favor of ending the strike.
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Los Angeles
A .F. L. Bakers
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China Today
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Mao Tze- Tung
Peiping
Chou En-Lai
Chiang Kai-Shek
Formosa
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