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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
1
Mercy Hospital building fund drive shows $260 008 raised toward a $370 000 goal. Campaign divisions push toward a Friday windup as apathy threatens overall success. Co chairs report 350 women volunteers, 103 industrial firms, and out of town appeals planned.
Heads of three operating rail unions call 500 rank and file members to Washington on June 27 to study the latest contract offer. The plan mirrors the May 25 agreement with two wage scales and a 40 hour week postponed amid complex rules changes and a wage pause through 1952.
Senator McCarthy on the Senate floor accused General Marshall and Secretary Acheson of being part of a vast conspiracy to hand the United States to communism. He contended Marshall sided with the Russians on key questions. The speech lasted about 2 hours 45 minutes with few senators in attendance.
President Truman urged the nation to back a tougher anti inflation law, arguing failure to act could aid Russia and raise defense costs. Congress debated extending the current act or passing a new two year measure as public opinion and consumer pressure shape the outcome.
Four more Scioto County servicemen are reported wounded in Korea. Corp. Burnice E. Osborn, 36, of 2351 Charles St., is at Camp Atterbury Indiana after injuring his left foot. He arrived two days ago and expects a home furlough soon. He served 33 months in Europe in World War II and rejoined the Army in December last year. Pvt. Glenn G. Hutchinson, 22, of Sciotoville Rt. 4, is also listed as wounded.
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Community appeals for the remaining $110000 to reach a $260000 pledge toward a $2500000 hospital upgrade. Sisters of St Francis lead a three year capital drive with strong industry support but urging all able residents to contribute generously to meet the goal.
In New York on June 15 AP reports top leaders face prison but Eugene Dennis says the American Communist Party will not disband. He states the organization is in the United States to stay and will continue functioning.
Citizens of Scioto County honored Old Glory at a Flag Day program in Municipal Stadium. Lewis B. Mault gave the keynote praising the Stars and Stripes and condemning communism as a grave threat to the American way of life. He defined communism as aiming to destroy churches and civic groups. The program included veterans, Scouts, a parade, and musical and dance performances.
Harold Salisbury 25 of Deweyrd near Minford wounded in left shoulder by a muzzle loading rifle during a crow hunt at Ports mouth. Amos Salisbury 19 and Carl 23 present as three brothers were nearby. Sheriff Burl E. Justice says the discharge was accidental as Harold stood up to give a crew call.
The Senate confirmed Wayne Coy of Indiana for a new seven-year term on the Federal Communications Commission, effective after yesterday's vote.
Gen Douglas MacArthur spoke at the Alamo shrine in San Antonio urging a revival of the Alamo spirit to guide U S policy amid fears of fear and propaganda. He warned against compromising principles and appeasing aggression, citing the Texas Revolution heroes and urging courage and faith. Police later estimated 250000 attended the event.
The United States reportedly opposes a direct cease-fire bid with China while allowing talks if the Reds initiate. Officials say Red China must show battlefield power decline before any new terms, with Britain suggesting a 16 nation renewal. Secretary Acheson cites a truce near the 38th Parallel as acceptable with guarantees against further aggression.
AP dispatch from Tokyo reports large numbers of fresh Red troops digging in on rain swept ridges in eastern Korea while Reds clash with UN tank columns along the central front. UN fighters aided the drive toward Kumsong as Reds appeared determined to establish a defense line.
Twelve college coaches view the Ohio River in rising swift current ahead of Saturday's regatta and call the conditions Phooey while Washington and California remain favorites. One shell was punctured but repaired and a regatta official declined to comment.
Louis Johnson testified that Gen Douglas MacArthur bore responsibility for the Inchon invasion, a bold sea operation last September that bypassed North Korean advances as U S forces moved toward China. Johnson criticized the State Department and described JCS notes pressuring MacArthur while weighing a military inquiry into Formosa.
A bill to raise taxes by 7.233 billion dollars a year was introduced in the House. Chairman Doughton of North Carolina called the Ways and Means Committee to an afternoon meeting to formally recommend passage. The House set a Monday night deadline to file its report as the bill proceeds to Senate hearings.
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