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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1953

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GOP Shifts Strategy On Profits Tax

In a late tactic shift the House GOP dropped an immediate vote on the excess profits tax bill and pressed Ways and Means to act. Reed, the elderly Republican chair, urged a immediate showdown vote as administration forces faced a strong Democratic and rebel Republican front. The tax extension was near expiry and the party planned White House discussions ahead of a possible floor fight.

Ways and Means Ways Minuons Charman Reed E-Ny GOP Halleck Ind Rules Committee Ways and Means Committee Reed House Habeck White House

Reds Crack Into Korea Line Near Seoul In Broad Daylight

Chinese forces backed by heavy artillery surged across Western Front toward Seoul, attacking outposts Bak and Queen as South Korean First Division troops counterattacked. Sabre jets claimed six Red MIGs, with air and artillery duels shaping a broader see-saw battle along Lookout Mountain and Pukhan River fronts. Fifth Air Force reported 203 support missions by early Monday.

Seoul Wey Nami Sinuiju Korea Unusua Queen 4 Res Lookout Mountain Pukhan River Christmas Sniper Ridge Fifth Air Force

Taft Seeks Delay in Aid Cuts Amid Kyushu Flood Crisis

Senator Taft urged delaying further reductions in the foreign aid program until the Appropriations Committee acts, saying the fight over funding should come when the money bill is considered. In Japan, Kyushu faced seven days of torrential rain and floods, destroying homes and isolating towns. U.S. forces aided relief, airlifted supplies, and evacuated Americans and locals, with hundreds dead or missing and millions in damage.

Washington Sen Taft Ohio Senate Appropriations Committee Ohioan Fairs Relations Mittee Kyushu New Jersey U. S Kuoka Moji Aso Kanko Special Services

Aid Urges Price Supports to Stabilize Farmers

John H. Davis of the Agriculture Department and the Commodity Credit Corporation said the farm crisis from surpluses and falling incomes requires government action under existing laws. He warned against delaying reforms and stressed enforcing price supports despite law weaknesses to prevent a repeat of 1930s conditions.

New York 9 Eisenhower Administration John H. Davis Agriculture Department Commodity Credit Corporation CCC Davis American Seed Trade Association

Inside The Times Comics Death Notices Editorial Page

A compact look through Portsmouth cinema and culture in The Times pages. Features on comics panels death notices editorial notes and round about radio and television plus social affairs and sports glimpses.

Portsmouth

Churchill illness spurs calls for resignation leader

London editorials react to Prime Minister Churchill’s illness as the Daily Mirror urges retirement. The Times and News Chronicle frame the case as fatigue and age, while the Mirror argues he should quit for family, country, and future leadership.

De Gasperi Resigns as Italy Premier Forming Eighth Cabinet

Premier Alcide De Gasperi handed his government's resignation to President Einaudi as consultations began to form a new cabinet aligned with Western powers. The Christian Democrats hold a parliamentary majority after June elections, with 16 seats in the Chamber and seven in the Senate. Enrico De Nicola, elder statesman and former provisional president, leads first talks with Einaudi.

Rome Alcide de Gasperi Luigi Einaudi Einaudi Regen de Gasperi Italy Christian Democrats Chamber of Deputies Senate Uinaudi Sen Enrico de Nicola

Two Hurt as Ships Collide Off New Jersey Coast

A fog shrouded collision off Barnegat Lightship left one missing and two injured. The Brazilian freighter Panama suffered a 25-foot gash and listed in heavy seas while the tanker Gulftrade sustained a damaged bow. The Laide Panama crew and rescuers worked through language barriers as 24 to 26 men were reported aboard lifeboats, with Coast Guard crews aiding survivors and continuing searches.

Barnegat City N. Z Pas S.S. Gulftrade Panama New Jersey Coast Guard Ben Lioyg Brasileiro New York General Jargo Senelle Barnegat Long Beach Island Atlantic

Marion Widens Search For Suspected Firebug

Marion officials broadened their search for a suspected arsonist blamed for fires across three buildings causing about $100,900 in damage on June 16 and recent attempts at blazes over the weekend. State fire marshal representatives assist Marion fire department officials in locating the suspect.

Marion Trea State Fire Marshals Office Marion Fire Department of Tials

Eight Hurt In Portsmith Area Car Mishaps

Eight persons sustained injuries in two traffic crashes around Portsmith over the weekend. A 16 year old, Harold Herron of Franklin Furnace, riding a fender, was thrown from a car on Poplay Fork Rd. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Hastings in fair condition with head and arm lacerations after being run over by the vehicle driven by Thomas Whitaker of Franklin Furnace Rt. 1. Whitaker was cited for permitting a person to ride outside the designated seat. The second crash on Route 52 near the Scioto-Adams line injured Mrs. Katherine Lee and Betty Ann Steith, both of Memphis, Tenn., riding with Gordon Teegarden of Cincinnati. Teegarden attempted to pass as Gillum, of Buena Vista, turned left. Teegarden suffered body bruises and Mrs. Teegarden facial injuries. A third minor injury was reported in a two-car crash at 8 a.m. Saturday near Wheelersburg. Page 2.

Portsmou Harold Herron Franklin Furnace Mercy Hospital Hastison Thomas Whitaker Franklin Furnace Rt. 1 Whitaker Scioto-Adams County Katherine Lee Garden Betty Ann Steith Memphis, Tenn Teegarden Gordon Co. Teegarden Cincinnati Teagarden Charles

City Expands Square Dances At Mound Park This Summer

Henderson announces city recreation plans to hold weekly square dances from 3 to 10 pm on Thursdays at the Mound Park bandstand. Peter Kiewit Sans Co sponsors with site prep, music, and entertainment. benches will be provided and rules prohibit alcohol and improper conduct. If successful, dances may become a permanent program.

Gram Mapooday Henderson Mound Pak City Recreation City Recreation Department Peter Kiewit Sans Co Kiewit Company Mound Park

Texas drought relief awaited as Benson plans aid

Texas ranchers faced two major developments as drought spread. Secretary Benson, after touring drought zones, promised to detail the administration emergency relief in Washington. Weak rains and shifting winds offered little short term relief, while a House livestock subcommittee planned Texas inspections to study the drought impact.

Dallas Tex Texas Washington Benson Mexico Weather Bureau Gulf of Mexico Tyler Lufkin Houston

Bobo Rockefeller Moves Into Park Avenue Apartment

Barbara Rockefeller arrived with her young son and an unidentified woman friend to occupy an upper Park Avenue apartment held since her estrangement from Winthrop Rockefeller. He was in Little Rock Arkansas after moving from New York. a news conference was planned. He had established a million dollar trust for their son and claimed she was supported by him while she argued she was broke. A separate note reports Michael Vu Di Salle of Toledo being reappointed to the Anthony Wayne Parkway Board through 1959.

Bobo Winthrop Texas New York Barbara Rockefeller Usland Park Avenue Indiana Hasen Winthrop Rockfeller Standard OilyMillions Little Rock Ark Plewsmen Winthrop Paul Friends Arkansas Lowell Ind

Rhee Move Hinted As Talks About Armistice Rise

The report outlines indications that President Rhee may pivot toward an armistice amid ongoing truce talks. It notes U N and allied officials pressing for a halt to fighting, with Clark delivering proposals to Rhee and North Korean and Chinese commanders present at the discussions.

Seoul Jean Bruce Indj Slingman Armistiece Ceme Mander Osteter Pan Rhee Reds Clark Ted Fanmunjom Laiwen Eihetr Um Parsshie UNC Sh Jilitars Republic of Korea Gorse ROK DNC Kimi Sung Peng Teh Huai U.N Robertson U. S Korea Ellis D. Briggs Robert Murphy South Korea

Four Released In Stabbing Near Lyra

A 69 year old farmer, George H. Cook of Wheelersburg, remained in Mercy Hospital after being stabbed twice during a Sunday scuffle while attempting to oust turtle hunters from his property near Lyra. Four Lawrence County men, who admit turtle hunting but deny the attack, were arrested for investigation and released today at noon. One suspect, William Layne, initially identified by Cook, could not identify the others this morning.

Lyra lMercy Hospital George H. Cook Wheelersburg Rt. 2 Burl B. Justice Lawrence County William Layne Pedro Rt. 1 Mr. Cook Layne

Air Force Plans 441st Wing to base at Youngstown

The Air Force plans to establish the 441st Fighter bomber wing at Youngstown this fall using active reserves and local recruits. Based at Youngstown Municipal Airport, activation is targeted between October and December after a survey found enough fighter reservists in the area.

Air Force Youngstown Washington Air Res

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