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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1951
Page
5
James A. Molnar, 22, of Frederick, Md., is reported to have died of dengue fever while serving with the Seventh Cavalry in Korea. Tokyo dispatches mention no Allied deaths, casting doubt on the official accounts.
Tokyo reports a rare disease among Allied troops in Korea with 196 diagnosed cases and 25 deaths in early November. Brig. Gen. Shambore ties it to epidemic hemorrhagic fever seen in Manchuria. Symptoms include high fever and hemorrhages. vaccines are being pursued. blood transfusions aid recovery in some cases. Local reports hint at earlier cases and civilian links, but no evidence of bacteriological warfare.
Iran reportedly offers to sell about 70 percent of nationalized oil at a discount to the West to settle the eight month old dispute with Britain. The remaining 30 percent would be reserved for other buyers at higher profit. Premier Mossadegh stands firm on ousting Anglo Iranian and running oil installations as Iranian property. He would hire foreign technicians under a management contract with them answering to Iran. State Department negotiator McGhee stays optimistic a blueprint for settlement can be agreed before Mossadegh departs, while British officials remain cautiously hopeful but less sure.
Washington reports price control chiefs revamp regulations affecting about 100,000 manufacturers and indicate generally higher ceilings for many consumer goods. The Capehart amendment requires ceilings reflect most cost gains since the Korean War began, a change Truman called an economic boobytrap while Capehart supporters call fair. The NPA freezes new auto model introductions after February 1 and shields military production by reserving machine tools. OPS approves wholesale ceiling hikes for lamb and mutton and allows retailers to adjust weekly selling prices.
An Air Force C-47 from the 6th Radar Calibration Unit crashed on approach in heavy fog near Elmendorf during landing night. Four of six aboard died, two injured critically as fire was put out by base firefighters. Names of those aboard were withheld. In Louisiana the Battle of New Orleans anniversary on January 8 is a legal holiday.
Prices for lamb mutton and veal appear to rise in Baltimore while general market trends suggest a price freeze. Government actions cut tin stockpiling and restrict brass and bronze use impacting hardware and furniture. Capehart amendments may raise some manufacturer ceilings while rollbacks could occur for those who raised costs after the Korean outbreak. Wiessner Brewing sues four Baltimore rivals for 1.5 million alleging a plan to drive it out of business.
The suit alleges a plan to force regular customers to stop buying from rival breweries for six months to crush competition and fix beer prices. Former owners of Free State allegedly aided the scheme as Sarabins later tried to sabotage Wiessner accounts after taking over. Wiessner claims about 200 customers and 35 percent of its draught beer volume were lost, seeking damages near $1.5 million. Later, Sinatra and Ava Gardner honeymooned in Florida with private transport to Miami, avoiding public view.
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