Wedemeyer warns Korea pullout could hobble U.S. commitments
Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer testifies at MacArthur dismissal hearings that U S focus on Korea may prevent meeting European and other security and economic commitments. He fears no decisive Allied victory in Korea and warns the drag on U S forces could last months. He urges seven divisions to guard Manchuria as Japan's era ends.
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Ashington
Albert C. Wedemeyer
United States
Europe
Korea
Wedemeyer
Army
Senate
CY Vea Ree
Nothur
U.S
Douglas MacArthur
Gen. Wedemeyer
Japan
Manchuria
Gen. MacArthur
Far Eastern
Two Hall brothers linked to Manchester truck stop break in
Adams County Sheriff says Edward Hall 26 and Wilbur Hall 29 of Williamsburg rt 1 were arrested after a Williamsburg man was shot at Sue's Place near Manchester. Wilbur Hall was taken to Cincinnati Christ Hospital with a gunshot wound to the left chest in critical condition.
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West Union
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Adams County
Manchester
William Clark
Edward Hall
Wilbur Hall
Williamsburg
Rt 1
Christ Hospital
Sue
Cincinnati Hospital
O. O. Moore
Clark
Polk Gets Answers on 6th District War Measures
Residents across Scioto Pike Adams Highland Brown and Clermont counties back military programs by wide margins in Rep James G Polk 6th District questionnaire. Only close votes on education aid and social security liberalization show divides with strong support for price rollbacks wage freezes rent control and veteran pensions as they approach age 65.
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U.S
James G. Polk
Highland
Scioto
Pike
Adams Highland
Brown
Clermont
Congress
Markets and Sports Classifieds Highlight Portsmouth Section
A trimmed Times page listing Markets at 20, Portsmouth features at 9, Sports at 15 and Want Ads across 20 to 22. The scan notes editorial and social content on page 4.
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Portsmouth
Detroit Steel Portsmouth Division starts 1400 ton daily blast furnace
Ground was broken today on a $10,000,000 expansion at Detroit Steel Corp Portsmouth Division. The new blast furnace will produce 1,400 tons of iron daily, with a 28 ft 6 in hearth diameter and 200 ft height, surpassing the old Susie furnace which handles 750 tons daily. The project includes gas heating stoves, cleaning equipment, expanded ore docks and sintering plant, with completion expected in at least 18 months.
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Detroit Steel Corp
Portsmouth
H. E. Baughman
Detroit Steel
Susie
Baughman
Zivian
Lausche Signs Padlock Law and Unemployment Measure
Ohio Governor Frank Lausche signed a padlock law to permit action against gambling venues and an unemployment benefit increase from 25 to 28 dollars weekly plus 5 dollars for dependents. The pair were among 19 measures approved while others awaited his action.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Gambelling
Lausche
Ohio
Registration Day Set for Ohio University Portsmouth Branch
Ohio University Portsmouth Branch registration day is Sept 7 with enrollment under way for 1951 52. Ralph Elliott assistant director of O U P E outlines campus hours at Portsmouth High School and urges local students to consider a home town college education with lower costs and full accreditation for transfer or graduate work.
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Ohio University Portsmouth
Ralph Elliott
O.U.P.E
Portsmouth High School
Elliott
Ohio University
Nationalists say Chinese invasion attempt repulsed at Matsu
Taipei reports Chinese Communist forces tried to seize Matsu Island off Foochow. The Nationalists said they repulsed the attack on June 12, maintaining control of the strategic island near the mainland.
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SAY
Taipeh
Matsu
Foochow
Wilson Maintains Beef Rollbacks Remain firm
Mobilization Chief Charles E. Wilson declares beef price rollbacks are firm after a White House conference. President Truman cancels his usual news briefing to prepare a radio address while Senate and House leaders urge speedy action to extend wage price controls and raise taxes before June 30 expiration.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
White House
Truman
Senate
McFarland
Arizona
Barkley
House
Rayburn
McCormack
Congress
Wilson
Beef Shipments Show Increase
Beef shipments rose in the nation’s 12 largest markets today for the first time since the 10 percent price rollback. Cattle 36,800 shipped, up from 26,512 last week and 37,599 a year ago, signaling a potential easing of shortages but with limited immediate supply impact. Government controls cited by packers contrasted with remarks from price stabilizer Michael DiSalle.
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Chicago
Office of
Michael DiSalle
Mossadegh Promises No Disunity
Teheran June 12 AP Prime Minister Mossadegh assures President Truman Iran will nationalize its oil without harming world oil supply or international harmony. He pledges care to increase production and protect allies while blaming the Anglo Iranian Oil Co for Iran’s postwar woes and poverty.
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Teheran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Truman
Washington
U.S
Mossadegh
Britain
Anglo-Iranian Oil Co
Anglo- Iranian Oil Co
United States
Anglo-Iranian Co
Maany
Anglo- Iranian
Red Columns Escape From U N Tank Trap
Three long columns of Reds fled through Korea's mountains to dodge Allied tanks in the iron triangle area. UN forces pressed a line from Chorwon to Kumhwa as Chinese moved toward hills flanking the Pyongyang Valley. Reports said Reds were building up forces northwest of Seoul while UN patrols probed the flank.
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Red Triangle
U.N
Iron Triangle
Chorwon
Wonsan
Kaesong
Kumhwa
Kumsong
Hwachon
Yanggu-Inje
Kansong
Yonchon
5Th Air Force
Tokyo
Triangle
Seoul
Kaeséng-Korangpo
City Receives Praise on Flood Defense from U S Engineers
The U S Army Engineers commended the flood defense system around Portsmouth New Boston noting the project is in satisfactory condition. They recommended linking 12 pumping stations to a central control for better instructions and data during flood stages. Col Walter Krueger Jr cited progress in maintenance and minor fixes already carried out.
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U.S. Army
Portsmouth-New Boston
Walter Krueger Jr
Huntington
Edward T. Beall
Charles S. Stevenson
Col. Krueger
Mr. Beall
Lawson Run
Five Scioto County Men Inducted for June Draft Quota
Five local men were inducted at the Ashland Army and Air Force recruiting station filling Scioto County's June draft quota of 16. Inductees were Charles R. Wetta William K. Boyd Theodore Fraley Robert H. McGraw and Ralph N. Snyder Jr. Post induction postponements may occur for students with college qualification tests awaiting review.
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Scioto County
Ashland
William K. Boyd
14Th
Theodore Fraley
Charles St
Robert H. McGraw
Second
Ralph N. Snyder Jr
New York Narcotics Probe Opens With Public Hearings
State investigators publicized secret testimony from teen dope users as they begin two month long public hearings on narcotics traffic in city schools. Superintendent William Jansen will likely be the main witness amid clashes with Attorney General Nathaniel Goldstein over addict estimates ranging from 154 to as many as 15,000.
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EW York
New York
William Jansen
Jansen
Nathaniel L. Goldstein
Mr. Goldstein
Mr. Jansen
Goldstein
Thomas E. Dewey
U.S
Senate
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Polk
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Detroit
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O.U.P.B
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