03 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1950
Page
1
Atlantic Pact nations place full US responsibility for long range bombing in wartime, implying billions in added costs. Article notes U S defense duties under NATO push for a larger Air Force and Navy as the budget for fiscal 1951 climbs past 13 billion dollars. World War II era fighters and new superbombers illustrate the price gap.
President Truman warned that he will veto any excise tax bill that cuts revenues to offset the loss if Congress does not raise new funds. The Ways and Means Committee stuck to about 1.075 billion dollars in excise cuts, roughly doubling Truman’s proposed limit, with no agreement yet on higher taxes for corporations.
Lava from Mauna Loa devours hundreds of acres on Hawaii's Kona coast. Dozens of families flee as lava overruns villages and flows toward the sea. Evacuations extend to Papa and Miioli as observers note unprecedented speed and volume. Meanwhile in Washington, Senate Republicans charge rent control politics as Democrats seek a six month extension beyond June.
General Hospital Auxiliary proposed by city women will form next Wednesday at 2 pm in the hospital Adina room. Mrs. George F. Emrick will preside. Edward T. Beall will discuss auxiliary functions. The meeting seeks first permanent constitution adoption and open membership for women aiding Geneva Hospital.
Civic Forum launches its 17th annual Kids Day with field and track contests at Municipal Stadium, a Kids Day King and Queen, and model airplanes. Activities at Hillcrest Home, a model plane show by the Thermaliers, and a fireworks finale are planned, but the auto derby is dropped for lack of local interest.
Senators demanded a breakdown of already achieved European defense progress and a line-by-line tally of how the 222,500,000 foreign arms outlay would be spent. Secretary Acheson said the U S still lacks an adequate North Atlantic security force and warned that future outlays may rise. Senator Smith questioned the value of vast spending and pressed for evidence of Europe’s commitment, while Knowland said Defense Johnson would be grilled in upcoming hearings.
Commencement for Holy Redeemer and St Mary schools set for Monday at 8 15 PM in Portsmouth High School auditorium. Rt Rev Msgr Herman E Mattingly will give the address. Diplomas for 17 Holy Redeemer and 23 St Mary graduates will be awarded by Msgr Tibertius A Goebel with introductions by Rev Julius G Klinec and Msgr Joseph R Casey. Following the procession the Priests March by Mendelssohn will be played.
AP reports a Tokyo protest and general strike failed to materialize amid police ban. Eight Japanese convicted of assaulting American soldiers after Memorial Day rallies. verdict may impact voters in tomorrow’s upper house election. Kaneji Onishi received double conviction and a 10 year sentence.
Former undersecretary Will L. Clayton warned that Southeast Asia will fall to the Communists within two to three years. He said Japan’s postwar needs will pull it back toward China and into the Communist orbit, and he urged U S aid despite doubts about its effectiveness. Clayton chairs the Atlantic Union Committee and spoke at its Houston meeting.
Galveston Texas faced torrential rains with 12 to 14 inches in under nine hours flooding the city. The entire island city of about 80 000 along with its causeway connected shoreline saw ground floors of businesses and homes inundated. No human deaths reported though sewers overwhelmed and many stores stayed closed as workers could not reach jobs.
Albania's pro red forces claimed a 98.18 percent parliamentary vote share in elections, Moscow radio reported. The tally showed 637,578 ballots cast out of 641,241 eligible voters, indicating near universal participation across the country.
Six European nations including France and West Germany agreed to pool coal and steel to unify Western Europe and boost peace while Britain abstained. The plan, backed by the United States, aims to create a community of interests to deter wars, with Britain kept informed as negotiations proceed.
Thomas H. Gustin, 38, died Friday after falling from a moving truck on May 23 in Sink ing Spring. Skull fracture caused his death after hospital treatment at Highland Community and Dayston Veterans Hospital. Companions say he lost balance while shifting position before a cramp. Truck driver Goldie Crim operated the vehicle.
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