Truman Eight-Point Plan Aims for Peace in Postwar Era
President Truman outlines eight aims for world peace and vows to expand armed forces to nearly 3 million. He says the United Nations, freedom for Koreans, and avoidance of general war guide policy while China and Russia face criticism for aggression. Military actions at Taegu and Naktong fronts continue as U.N. forces hold or counterattack. John L. Lewis denounces AFL leader William Green over no-strike pledges amid wartime strain and record-high U.S. employment surpassing 62 million with farm workers falling.
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Department of Commerce
Defense
Louis Johnson
Wage Boosts Stir Debate on U S Economic Policy
Ford grants an 8 cent an hour cost of living increase for autoworkers, Chrysler adds 10 cents, and a 23 cent rise for AFL switchmen across 10 western railroads. Economists warn new wage jumps may prompt early wage and price controls as living costs rise and the post Korea purchasing power recovers. Defense Secretary Johnson rejects resignation calls, defends record, and says critics misstate Defense Department progress while facing bipartisan criticism.
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Korea
Red Curbs Bill Targets American Communists in Senate Action
A roll call 354 to 20 pass in the house and a similar senate bill would force Communist fronts to register and label propaganda, bar defense jobs, ban government employment, and restrict travel abroad. Truman reportedly disapproves citing civil liberties concerns as Hoover estimates 50 000 Communists and up to ten times as many sympathizers. Dewey plans a third term as New York governor signaling a GOP campaign theme focused on Truman’s Korea era leadership.
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J. Edgar Hoover
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Ex-Dealer Lee Pressman Admits Past Communist Ties
In 1934 and 1935 he named three other government employees as Communists during testimony before a House committee. Pressman now says he made a mistake joining the party and has severed all ties with it.
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Formosa Confusion Rises Over Truman Fleet Comment
President Truman said the U S seventh fleet would not be necessary off Formosa once the Korean war ends. The remark creates new confusion and uncertainty about U S policy and how peace may affect military deployments.
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Casualties Reported in Korean War Third Month
Defense department tallies 6886 total casualties through the war's third month. The figure covers 443 killed in action, 3889 wounded, and 2436 missing in action. The summary notes 60 wounded have been returned to duty and excludes losses from the latest Communist push.
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Draft Extension for Married Men and Health Professionals
The House Armed Services Committee moves to extend the draft to married men with dependents aged 19 to 25. Senate House negotiators agree on drafting doctors and dentists aged up to 50 to fill 5,600 doctors and 3,000 dentists, though few are expected to be drafted. Volunteers gain $100 monthly bonus. draftees receive no such perk. Major General Hershey reports about 60 percent of applicants are rejected.
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St. Louis
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