Dewey Breaks With GOP Leaders Over Europe Arms Aid
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey criticizes Taft Hoover and Wherry over Europe defense saying reliance on two of three armed forces is folly and calls for faster mobilization of U S troops to Europe. He argues troop deployment not Congress business. The piece notes a growing GOP rift with possible 1952 implications. Meat-slaughter rules spark farm patriotism concerns amid price controls, with exemptions for small producers seen as potential black market risk.
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Hollywood Un American Activities Hearings Back in Spotlight
The House un American activities committee plans new investigations into Hollywood actors amid memories of 1947 hearings. Ten writers and directors were jailed for contempt after refusing to reveal Communist ties, signaling potential public hurt to innocents.
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House un-American Activities Committee
Congress
Reach Record Level Prices Stir Public Alarm
The article discusses price and wage controls leading to loopholes that push food and farm prices higher. It notes wholesale prices hitting new highs despite the freeze and quotes officials Brannan and Johnston on farm values and possible continued increases toward midsummer. The public fears the burden on workers and sought clarity on how long incomes could hold.
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Eric Johnston
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Communists Launch Counterdrive in Central Korea
U N forces face a Chinese Communist counterattack stalled near Seoul as heavy losses mount for Reds. Eighth Army reports up to nine Chinese divisions and six Korean divisions involved, potentially 150 000 to 200 000 men at full strength. Red casualties cited at 80 121 ground action only. Morale rises among U N troops toward the 38th parallel.
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Education enrollment drop alarms colleges nationwide
A survey of American colleges predicts a 25 to 50 percent student loss by year end due to mobilization. Institutions fear layoffs or non replacement of 20 000 to 25 000 faculty as many depart for military duty or war jobs. Spring enrollment fell 5 to 10 percent since January.
Progress Toward Treaty with Japan in Defense Pact Outline
Preliminary steps toward a Japan United States peace treaty outline a defense guarantee by the United States. U.S. troops could be stationed in Japan for years with no time limit, making an attack on Japan equivalent to an attack on the United States. The policy favors a strong free Japan as a Pacific counterbalance, while avoiding heavy burdens on Japan and noting potential divergence with the Philippines Australia and New Zealand.
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Pacific
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New Zealand
Big Four foreign ministers may meet in Paris in March
The United States Britain and France discussed a possible Big Four ministerial meeting in Paris during March. Russia’s consent is uncertain and a concrete agenda is debated. The US seeks talks on rearmament of Germany and Soviet and Balkan satellites. Outcomes remain doubtful and tensions rise.
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Paris
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Truman Budget Dare Sparks Congressional Cut Talk
President Truman presented a tight budget to Congress and challenged lawmakers to trim it. Senators George and Bridges urged cuts of 5 to 6 billion, while McMahon warned such reductions in nondefense items are impossible, signaling a bitter battle ahead.
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Engineer admits speeding in Woodbridge rail crash
Joseph H. Fitzsimmons, engineer of the Pennsylvania rail road commuter train, reportedly admitted speeding at 50 mph on a stretch with 25 mph limit. The Woodbridge wreck killed 83 and injured about 500. Stalin gave Iran’s Shah a $150,000 mink coat and a diamond desk set, sparking diplomatic eyebrows.
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Woodbridge
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