Truman Reshuffles Defense Post and Seeks Price Controls
President Truman accepted Louis A. Johnson's resignation as secretary of defense and urged Congress to amend the law so General George C. Marshall can serve. He warned defense costs could reach 30 billion dollars next year and announced a stabilization agency to enforce price controls while calling for tax increases and stricter consumer guidance.
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W Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Train collision near Coshocton claims 33 soldiers
A troop train carrying 700 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard collided with a Spirit of St Louis engine near Coshocton Ohio. The impact killed 33 soldiers and injured many as the Drewel wreckage damaged the rear and second cars.
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Frontline Battles Stymied as Communist Push Stalls
Assaults persist along the northern front near Yongchong and Pohang with an all-out offensive stalling once more. New attacks were reported around Taegu while U.N. forces in the south made small gains near Changnyong and Yongsan.
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Agriculture predicts higher harvests across recent years
The department of agriculture forecast a harvest volume at 125 percent of the 1928-32 average, higher than five of the past eight years and above pre 1946 levels. Corn stays near current crop levels. wheat tops a billion bushels, aided by gains in oats barley flaxseed sorghum hay soybeans potatoes sweet potatoes tobacco sugar beets hops apples pears grapes. Soybeans and sugar beets reach record production as grains are seen meeting livestock needs.
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Korea front quiet but dangerous with renewed fighting warned
Military observers report the Korean front as the quietest in a long time yet dangerous with heavy artillery duels north of Taegu and a fuel for a possible new offensive. U N and Communist forces clash as U N aims to seal a trap near Pohang while southern forces recapture ridge south of the Nam and Nakton rivers. Fighter sorties hit a daily high as optimism returns amid reports the big 50 000 man offensive toward Pusan was crushed.
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Acheson urges Western unity to deter communism
Secretary of State Dean Acheson, in a radio and television address, argues modern weapons and allied strength can defend the West against communism. He warns Chinese Communists against joining Korea and calls for a strong, united North Atlantic defense to deter aggression.
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Miss America Selection Described Amid Wartime Note
Fragmentary text recalls Miss America amid mobilization and rising prices. Mentions a playful tone and a description of the winner with unclear measurements and quotes.
Foreign ministers discuss Western Germany defense and troop plans
In New York Britain the United States and France held talks with the congressional foreign relations committee. They pledged support for the general line to arm western Germany and to send more American troops to Europe as part of a broader defense strategy. Schuman restricted German armament rebuilding while acknowledging raw materials and steel could support rearmament.
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Economic Controls Bill Curbs Consumer Credit
President Truman signed an economic controls bill implementing general consumer credit curbs to curb the inflation surge. The rules, effective September 18, require down payments and set maximum repayment terms for autos appliances furniture and home improvements to limit installment buying.
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Policy on foreign affairs reflects constitutional ideals
The article discusses U S foreign policy centering on constitutional and democratic ideals, citing Truman era aims. It outlines four focus areas: UN support, world economic recovery, and other strategic courses, while noting shifts in short term policy despite stable long term objectives. It also includes a biographical sketch of Hamilton Fish, detailing his education, marriage, and career at Columbia University and the Department of State.
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Ed Edwards Enjoys Paris London Vacation Change of Plans
ALPH EDWARDS returned to CBS after a summer trip that began as a T V break. He and his wife faced a canceled Germany troop-entertainment tour when the Korean crisis hit London. Edwards praised the trip once home, despite staff disappointment and a busy future back at work.
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Germany
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High Seas
New York
Ralph
Wartime policy and a troubled street scene collide
The article contrasts postwar United States foreign policy aiming to aid freedom-loving nations with a domestic vignette in Basil Valentine's frustration. It follows his failed attempt to move his wife’s car blocking a hydrant, culminating in a mistaken discovery of another vehicle and escalating tension.
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Heszad
Pat Kearney
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Andea
Crossword Puzzle Answers From Historic Clue Grid
A scanned puzzle list presents across and down clues with numbers and partial hints including ancient, botfly larva, Greek letter, and various nouns. Several entries reference languages and regions such as It ally and India, plus a mix of verbs, nouns, and adjectives for a themed crossword solution.
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The Negligee That Brought a Life to Light
A Christmas gift lace negligee becomes a moral fable as a hospital visitor helps a dying woman feel pretty. The husband, injured in a crash, praises her appearance and plans more gifts, but the wife dies before relief arrives, prompting reflections on memory and appearance.
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