Truman Seeks 8.5 Billion Foreign Aid Plan
President Truman asked Congress to approve an 8.5 billion foreign aid program to thwart Communist expansion. Most funds, about 6.25 billion, would strengthen allies in Western Europe, with 1.614 billion for Asia and other regions. The plan relies on boosting internal pressures within the Soviet Union while expanding military and economic assistance to nearly 50 friendly countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Washington
Truman
Congress
Russia
Capitol Hill
Free World
Krenzlin
Soviet Union
Far East
South
Southeast Asia
Near
Middle East
Latin America
Truman Warns New War Would Change U. S. To Battlefield
President Truman warned that a third world war with atomic weapons would turn the United States into a battlefield and plunge civilization back into the Dark Ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
U. S
Washington
United States
Navy Launch Capsizes Killing Two in Newport Harbor
A 50-foot navy motor launch capsized in Newport Harbor during a heavy rainstorm, with 15 stretchers and 24 hospital patients reported. The vessel carried 120 to 150 men. two dead were confirmed, with unknown missing. Coast guard and navy units, including a helicopter, conducted rescue operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Newport Harbor
Navy
First Naval District
Boston
Long Wharf
Public Information Office
Third Naval District
New York
Coast Guard
Iran Presses Ultimatum on Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Iran demanded recognition of oil nationalization within one week and urged the firm to name British representatives to negotiate. Failure to comply would prompt government seizure of oil fields without further talk. The Mixed Commission said Iran would retain British staff after nationalization and pursue Bahrain Island operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Mixed Commission For Oil Nationalization
Bahrein Island
Truman warns of world war dangers at news conference
President Truman urged peace and argued another global conflict could ruin cities in Europe. He dodged questions on peace feelers and his 1952 run, hinted at a cross country trip, and pressed Congress to renew mobilization laws before June 30. Memorial Day was set as a time to seek divine aid and honor war heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Truman
Iran
Acheson
MacArthur
Congress
United States
U. S
Guzik Faces Dozen Or More Charges From Raid
Charles A. Guzik, 41, faces at least twelve felonies for allegedly photographing teenage school children in his North 13th Place home. Deputy County Attorney Flynn warned of more charges, with possible total over 30. Bail offered, armed guard posted, and a restraining order named the residence as a place of lewd conduct. Police sent younger Guzik’s prints to the FBI. postal and treasury probes into indecent photos and possible narcotics violations were under way. Guns found at the scene. elder Guzik possibly en route to Phoenix to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Guzik
North 13Th Place
John J. Flynn
Guzik
Jake
Greasy Thumb
Sam Greenbaum
Boatsman
Maricopa County
L. C. Boies
Flynn
Chicago
Kefauver Senate Committee
Mom
Pop
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Phoenix
Bradley Says West Can't Stop Russia
Gen Omar Bradley told the Senate inquiry that NATO lacks the current capability to halt a Russian aggression, urging continued alliance building and defined commitments. He warned the Iran situation and Yugoslav tensions carry risks, while stressing cautious, credible commitments to collective defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
West
Russia
Washington
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Iran
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
North Atlantic
Wiley
Wis
Korea
Casualty totals in Korea exceed official figures says senator
Senator Bridges after closed testimony with Gen. Bradley claimed total U.S. casualties in Korea are substantially higher than official numbers. He cited 141,955 total casualties, including 11,292 dead, with 69,276 battle losses and 72,679 non battle deaths, noting non battle cases such as frostbite and amputations were not publicly announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Korea
Bridges
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
U. S
Noted Leaders Comment On Korea War Efforts
International News Service reports U S Eighth Army at Korea front with no limit on objectives Lt Gen James A Van Fleet declares full offensive Gov Thomas E Dewey says liberty requires sacrifice and preparedness Gen Omar Bradley notes aim is to move quickly to end the conflict and strengthen position elsewhere in the world
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
U. S
Washington
Omar Bradley
Korea
India Asked To Mediate Oil Dispute Mediation Sought by Britain
In New Delhi on May 24 AP reports Britain informally asked India to use its good offices to mediate the Iranian oil dispute. Foreign Minister spokesman confirms the offer and India's consideration of mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
Stocks Go Into Spin In Selling On Wall Street
A broad selling wave hit the New York stock market on May 24, triggering a 40 minute retreat across sectors. Rails, steels, motors, chemicals, oils, and rubber issued sharp losses with many declines in the 1 to 6 dollar range. The worst period began about 11 30 a m as ticker tape ran five minutes late. Heavy losses were seen in Nickel Plate Railroad Standard Oil of New Jersey U S Steel Chrysler U S Rubber Anaconda Copper and Du Pont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather Outlook Shows Mild Conditions Through Tomorrow
The forecast calls for sunny mild weather across the state with little temperature change through tomorrow. In Phoenix, temperatures today were expected to rise about five degrees, with downtown 92 to 65 and airport 93 to 63 along with gusty afternoon winds and no major shift in overall temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
United States Weather Bureau
Warne Warns Of Power Shortage Risk For Defense Effort
Assistant Secretary of Interior William E. Warne warned in Bozeman Montana that the nation faces a critical electricity shortage risk during the next three years without rapid construction of hydroelectric plants and other generating facilities. He spoke at a joint meeting of Columbia and Missouri river basin interagency committees and compared the current power demand to the World War II defense build-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Mont
William E. Warne
Columbia
Missouri River Basin
Interior Department
Task Forces 13-Mile Stab Shapes Trap In Korea Drive
A 13 mile Allied task force smashed across the 38th Parallel into North Korea, seizing Choyang River crossings and cutting Red retreat routes. Lt. Gen. Almond and Lt. Gen. Van Fleet said the operation has no limits on its objectives, with Americans retaking Chunchon and pushing toward the border as the Eighth Army closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Fleet
Tokyo
Korea
38Th
Choyang
Red Korea
Edward M. Almond
Chunchon
Eighth Army
James A. van Fleet
Almond
RPS
U. N
Choyang River
North Korea
Hangye
Inje
Seoul
Turn
Farm Workers Launch Imperial Valley Strike
In Imperial Valley California farm workers walk out for higher wages led by the American Federation of Labor National Farm Labor Union Western director Hank Hasiwar. About 8 000 workers are affected, including 6 000 Mexicans and 2 200 union members. Picket lines appear at sheds docks and eight border points near Calexico. Harvests of cantaloupes sugar beets and tomatoes underway with lettuce finished for fall. The union seeks 1.00 per hour rising to 1.25 for heavier melon picking, while current pay is 60 cents plus 16 cents per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
American Federation of Labor National Farm Labor Union
Hank Hasiwar
Calexico
United States
Hasiwar
Halivar
Imperial Valley Farmers Association
A. Harrigan
Growers’ Group
Israel Charges Invasion Sparks Jordan Guards Clash
TEL AVIV May 24 AP reports Israel today charged Jordan guards with two invasions into Israeli territory. The cross border clashes left Israeli troops wounded and Jordan forces suffering a number of casualties amid tense border hostilities and diplomatic exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel Aviv
Israel
Jordan Guards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iad
Formosa
Madison No. 2
20Th Street
Campbell Avenue
Frances Gray
Donnie Thrun
Gazette
Ebby Haverlander
Frances
Montecito Avenue
Dennie
North 19Th Place
North Athantic Organization
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Yugo Slavia
Great Britain
Yugoslavia
Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Sky Harbor
Westerd
Cemulete
Fatha Feas
Warne
Saan
Laeed
Ai Beekae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!