Johnson testimony backs Inchon landing as brilliant move
Louis Johnson testified before a Senate inquiry that General Douglas MacArthur bore responsibility for the Inchon landing in Korea and carried it out despite misgivings by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He noted the JCS could have halted the operation a week prior and called the maneuver brilliantly conceived, though some officers remained uneasy. Johnson said the record should show MacArthur took responsibility.
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Louis Johnson
Douglas MacArthur
Inchon
Korea
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JCS
MacArthur
South Korea
Johnson
Secretary of Defense
Senate
Knowland
Calif
Truman Urges Tougher Inflation Controls To Aid War Victory
President Truman appeals to the nation via television and radio for a stronger inflation-control law. He argues runaway inflation could help Russia win the war without firing a shot. Congress debates extending or toughening the current act as leaders face pressure from special interests and voters. The House Banking Committee plans further action after recess, while the Senate panel weighs nine month extensions.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
Congress
House Banking Committee
Spence
Senate Banking Committee
MacArthur decries fear in Texas stadium speech
Gen Douglas MacArthur spoke to about 20,000 in Rice Stadium Houston about perceived national fear and propaganda. He condemned appeasement to deter aggression, delivering the address during a Texas tour that includes San Antonio Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Houston
Texas
Rice Stadium
Douglas MacArthur
Rice Institute
San Antonio
Dallas
Fort Worth
New York City
MacArthur 5Ss
Courtney Whitney
Whitney
Carroll Martin
Houston Post
Senators Vote For Ceilings Past June 30
Senators agreed to extend federal rent controls beyond June 30 and apply them to critical defense areas. No definite extension length was set. The committee dropped proposals for commercial rent controls and would let existing state or local rules stand unless local rents exceed the national level over six months.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
New York State
Hundreds Hunt Killer Of Trooper
In Ononta New York a large search panned the Catskill area after state police corporal Arthur M Diffendale 33 was shot and killed by a truck driver suspected of stealing a truck and its cow. Police and volunteers used dogs planes roadblocks and night patrols in the hunt.
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Oneonta
N. Y
Catskill Mountain
Arthur M. Diffendale
Reds Counterattacks Slow Allied North Korea Push
In Tokyo reports the Reds launched furious counterpunches to delay advancing Allied columns moving north toward the North Korea heartland. Described as delaying actions, the efforts aimed to cover the buildup of a defensive line protecting the shortest overland route and the vital port of Wonsan. A briefing officer was quoted.
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Tokyo
INS
North Korea
Korean Peninsula
Wonsan
Legion Parade At Mesa Seen By Thousands
Thousands of Arizona residents crowded Mesa streets to watch hundreds of Legionnaires march in the 1951 convention parade. Gov. Howard Pyle was slated to address world situation concerns at the Legion gathering.
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Legion
Howard Pyle
Frederick Bramlage
Junction City
Kans
Civic Center
America
Gazette
Ed Goldberg
Ray
Center
American Legion
Mesa
John H. Thomas
Tucson
Donald R. Wilson
Clarksburg
W. Va
Army totals Korea enemy losses at 1 143 361
Army casualty tallies in Korea through June 7 place enemy losses at 1 143 361 with 588 091 North Korean and 555 270 Chinese Red deaths. Prisoners of war total 161 361, including 15 270 Chinese Reds. UN non battle losses cited 72 679 for American forces. overall UN losses 184 406, including 180 000 South Koreans.
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Washington
Korea
United Nations
Omar Bradley
U. S
U. N
Tempe ASC Plans Train War Air Force Women
Negotiations between Arizona State College at Tempe and the Air Training Command aim to start a Women in the Air Force program August 13 on the Tempe campus training stenographic and secretarial personnel for up to 275 women. The ASC president also details an extended clerk-typist program, moving men’s training largely to Thunderbird Field No 2 with 350 airmen housed and taught there, and notes the 3454th School Squadron currently contains 450 men. The WAF program would last nine months, with Dick Mount set to direct both programs, and temporary housing arranged for servicewomen on campus. First graduation for the school occurred recently with 93 graduates.
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Tempe
Air Force
Arizona State College
Air Training Command
Scott Air Force Base
Grady Gammage
Gammage
WAF
ASC
Dick Mount
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
West Puts Big Four Talk Up To Russia
The United States Britain and France urged Russia for a Big Four foreign ministers meeting to ease tensions. Officials say the talks would proceed without delay in Washington on July 23 with agenda items including the Atlantic pact and American bases, which Russia would not accept as separate topics.
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Russia
London
United States
Britain
France
Vsew
Andrei Gromyko
Paris
Foreign Office
Europe
Washington
Pulitzer Newspaper Buys Rival In St Louis
The Pulitzer owned Post-Dispatch acquired The Star-Times of St Louis, ending publication after today’s issue. The sale price was not disclosed, with The Star-Times citing financial necessity amid rising costs. The Star-Times Publishing Company will retain KXOK radio and related ventures in The Star-Times building.
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ST. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Star-Times
Elzey Roberts
Globe-Democrat
Roberts
Star-Times Publishing Company
KXOK
Radio Enterprises
Truman Plans White House Signing Ceremony for Grain Bill
President Truman arranged a White House signing for the grain-for-India bill with guests including Madame Pandit, Secretary of State Acheson, and congressional leaders. The move concludes a long campaign to provide grain for India to avert famine, with Congress approving $190 million to purchase the grain instead of a direct gift.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Pandit
India
Acheson
Congress
Noted Figures Comment On Postwar Pressures And Defense
International News Service reports leaders weighing inflation controls as civilian shortages grow. President Truman warns of tougher measures to prevent price spikes. General MacArthur, honored as sheriff, hopes the badge helps keep the peace after 52 years in the army. General Vandenberg urges greater air power to deter war and enable victory with all three forces.
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International News Service
Washington
Truman
Houston
Texas
MacArthur
Paris
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
Dope Raiders Round Up 21 In New York
New York police swept three boroughs Manhattan Bronx and Brooklyn arresting 21 on narcotics charges after a state probe. Detectives fought to control a crowd of over 100 drawing guns to subdue suspects including a 15 year old boy and several teenagers. Jose Pagan 29 and his wife Gloria 19 identified among those seized for possessing narcotics. Pagan’s apartment described as an elaborate dope layout.
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New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Jose Pagan
Gloria
Pagan
Fire Traps 40 Canadians in Montreal Home
A fire at a five story home for the aged and orphans in Montreal trapped 40 people. The blaze began today and after more than an hour authorities reported 40 victims still trapped in the burning building.
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Montreal
U S Planes Ready For Chinese Air Attack
Tokyo June 15 AP Allied warplanes in Japan and Korea could tackle the Chinese air force if fighting breaks out United States Air Secretary Thomas J Finletter said He warned Russia's air force entering Korea would create a serious situation Finletter noted the U S Strategic Air Force remains the major deterrent and commented on potential extension of air operations with General Weyland adding a need for more strength if bombing were expanded
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Japan
Korea
U. S
Thomas J. Finletter
Rusia
Finletter
Washington
Far Eastern Air Force
Manchuria
United Nations
Manchurian
Mation
U U. S
O. P. Weyland
Far East Air Forces
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