U S Air Chief Warns Of New Red Assaults In Korea
Lt Gen George E Stratemeyer warned the Red Air Force plans heavier assaults on Korean targets and ground coops as jet battles yield 33 MiG-15s shot down or damaged. FEAF revised enemy losses upward and noted Red airfields rising near Manchuria while warning of intensified operations over Korea.
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U.S
Associated Press
Tokyo
George E. Stratemeyer
Red Air Force
Korea
U. S. Far
Yalu ‘River
Antung
Manchuria
Sinuiju
Stratemeyer
United Nations
Reds report clashes over Northwest Korea jet battles
In Northwest Korea, Fifth Air Force and Far East Air Forces clash with MiG fighters as American jets and B-29s engage in major air battles. Reports say 17 Allied bombers and fighters were shot down or damaged, with continued air operations along the Yalu and Manchurian fronts.
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Korea
Far East Air Forces
U.S
Tension Escalates in Iran as Britain Seeks Protection
In Tehran Britain pressed Iran to safeguard lives and property after riot violence in Abadan left at least three Europeans and nine Iranians dead and a Briton missing. London warned it would act to protect its nationals as troops with armored cars arrived amid ongoing unrest at the Anglo-Iranian refinery.
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Associated Press
Tehran
Iran
Britain
Abadan
Francis Shepherd
Hussein Ala
Ala
Anglo - Irania Oil Company
London
Herbert Morrison
House of Commons
Materials Control Plan Set July 1
Washington reports the government will begin a materials control plan on July 1 to direct scarce steel copper and aluminum to defense and essential civilian industries. The measure mirrors wartime controls and aims to gear the economy for quick conversion to war footing if needed. NPA Administrator Manly Fleischmann said the system will take months to operate smoothly but will be ready in a hurry if required.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Production Authority
NPA
Manly Fleischmann
Lift Loot
Memphis salesman E. F. Ditto reports two hundred dollars worth of brassieres stolen from his samples in New Orleans. He hopes the thief is caught and brought to justice.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
E. Ditto
Memphis
Weather Outlook for West Virginia April 14 18
Cloudy and windy conditions with light rain this afternoon and tonight. Showers expected Saturday with continued cold in the West Virginia region. Temperatures will run 2 to 4 degrees below normal with a brief warmer spell Sunday. Total rainfall about a quarter inch. River levels near Bellepoint show Greenbrier and New rivers about two feet above normal. Bluestone Reservoir above normal and muddy.
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West Virginia
Oak Hill
Glade Creek
Bam
Bellepoint
Greenbrier
New
Bluestone Reservoir
Five Catholic Clergy Released by Commies
A Catholic bishop and four priests freed from Manchuria after three years in prison with two imprisoned nuns, all of them accused as American spies. Swiss legation in Peiping helped secure their release, though no Americans were in the group.
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Associated Press
Hong Xing
Shantung Province
Tsitsihar
Manchuria
Final House Vote on Draft Slated Today
Washington reports indicate the House plans a final vote on a bill to lower the draft age to 18 12 and extend service to 26 months with new safety and security provisions. Generals MacArthur and Eisenhower figures loom in the Far East policy debate amid committee questioning and public support for MacArthur for president.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Associated President
Washington — Administration
Remington-Rand, Inc
National Security
Invita
MacArthur
Barden
D-Nc
Douglas MacArthur
Senate Armed Services Committee
Far East
Rep
Towe
R-Nj
Europe
Congress
Vinson
D-Ga
Armed Forces Committee
MacArthur Challenges Truman On Second Front Policy
General Douglas MacArthur plans a U.S. return to press President Truman on Korea strategy and a potential second front against Communist China. Whitney statement defends limited war aims and accuses appeasement critics of exploiting MacArthur.
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Mac
China
Associated Press
Tokyo
MacArthur
United States
Courtney B. Whitney
Truman
Korea
Red China
Chiang Kai-shek
Japan
Hawaii
San Francisco
Whitney
Ie MacArthur
Far East
Annance Mast
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Matthew Ridgway
U. S. 8Th Army
Argentina Expropriates La Prensa Under Peron Rule
In Buenos Aires government forces celebrate as the Senate approves a bill to expropriate the La Prensa newspaper. The Chamber of Deputies previously passed the measure 103 to 16. Flags fly and lights blaze as the fate of the multi million dollar paper is sealed under Peronist rule.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
la Prensa
Newespaper
Brasidedt Glaun D. Peren
all-Peronista Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Peron
Franco Receives Legion Medal of Appreciation
The American Legion awarded Spain's Generalissimo Francisco Franco its Medal of Appreciation in Madrid, saying he stood against world communism. Spokesmen noted the honor is not the top Medal of Merit and cited similar awards to Rhee, Quirino, Chiang Kai-shek, and a Vatican official.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Legion
Spain
Franco
Legion
Madrid
George Kelly
Arlington
Herman Luhrs
Detrait
Mich
Kelly
Francs
Erle Cocke, Jr
Rhee
Korea
Quirino
Philippines
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Galernni
Vatican
Protection of Formosa Reaffirmed by Admiral
Vice Adm. Harold M. Martin pledged U S commitment to shield Formosa from invasion as 240 American carrier planes roared overhead. He warned the Chinese Communists and said the Seventh Fleet will act to guard Formosa under the President's directive while not guaranteeing against air attacks. The visit with two carriers and escorts boosted Chinese Nationalist morale after MacArthur's firing.
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Associated Press
Taipehr
Formosa
Harold M. Martin
U. S
U.S
Seventh Fleet
Korea
MacArthur
Police Seize Large Logan County Moonshine Still
State Police and deputies uncovered a massive moonshine still in the Amherst Coal Company mine at Accoville. They broke it up on site and seized 60 gallons of mash, noting fumes had entered the mountain lair from an air intake. The still may have operated for two years.
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Associated Press
Logan
Amherst Coal Company
Accoville
Logan County
Coal Tonnage Falls as UMW Strike Day Affects Output
The National Coal Association estimates week ended April 7 production at 9.1 million tons, down from 11.723 million a year earlier due to UMW strike on April 2 for a union celebration. March 31 output was 10.133 million tons.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Coal Association Today
United Mine Workers
Beckley Men Jailed On Peace Warrants
George Rosamond Jr of Beckley was committed to Raleigh County Jail in default of peace warrant bond ordered by Magistrate J P Meadows. Meadows also fined him five dollars plus costs for an assault sworn by Rosamond’s wife. Robert Francis, Beckley, was sent to jail for failing to post a $500 bond to remain away from a place for six months after arrest on a warrant obtained by C L Gilchrist.
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George Rosamond, Jr
Beckley
Raleigh County
J. P. Meadows
Meadows
Rosamond
Robert Francis
Skeep Place
C. L. Gilchrist
Air 11 crash survivor battles for life in Charleston
Maj. Isaac E. Bohifas 32 of Portland Indiana was the sole survivor of the Air 11 crash. Charleston hospital reported he has lost ground in his fight for life after being removed from the critical list on Wednesday.
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Charleston
Isaac E. Bohifas
Portland
Ind
County Educators To Attend Parley
Four Raleigh County educators including John B Elliott and three principals will attend a conference in Virginia with discussion on state contests. Other topics include local elections and the New York meeting of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
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Raleigh Countie
Virgini Inci
John B.elliott
Raleigh
Ares Wilson
Uam OC
Reid
Stratton” High
Oraeton
Boon
Ato Shel Raber
Sipe
Ves Bland
Ezekiel Maye
Dilton
Harry den- Manila
The
Philippines
Ad Bes
Garnet High School
Charministration
Tk Congress
Truman
General MacArthur
Quirino
U.S
Myron Cowen
United Nations
Far East
Local Draft Board Sees 12 Countians Seek Deferment
Twelve Raleigh County College students filed draft deferment forms at Local Draft Board No. 18 in Beckley. Clerk Aubrey O. Smith announced today and urged immediate submission of the double postcard applications. Aptitude tests will determine eligibility later.
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Raleigh County College
Beckley
Dlerk
Aubrey O. Smith
Selective Service
Presidential Act Updates Status of General Bradley
The report notes official action by Congress on a presidential matter regarding General Bradley and the eligibility status related to a recently created post. Details indicate formal recognition and statutory authentication in the legislative process.
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Bradley
Congress
Car-Tractor Collision Causes Damages in City
At about 4:58 p.m. Thursday a crash at Neville and Heber Streets involved seven drivers. Ida Mae Thias 37 of Oakwood Avenue was among those in one vehicle and Charles Townsend 48 of Charleston drove a Merchants Dispatch owned car. Damages were set at about $150.
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Neville
Heber
Ida~ Mae
Thias
Oakwood Ave
Mue
Isedan
Charles Townsend
Charleston
Merchants Dispatch, Inc
Ships Bring Wounded and Dead Marines to San Francisco
Two military transports arrive in San Francisco carrying 600 walking Marines and 54 Navy hospital corpsmen wounded, plus 97 Korean War dead. The General A. E. Anderson will dock with wounded service members who will receive 30 days leave at home before further hospitalization.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Navy Hospital
Navy
U.S.S
A. E. Anderson
Republican Leader Martin says MacArthur to speak if invited
House Republican Leader Martin states General Douglas MacArthur will address Congress next week if invited. He adds MacArthur would prefer Wednesday but is ready to speak in New York if Congress invites him and he has other plans to pursue.
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Truman
MacArthur
Congress
State Acheson
Tokyo
Arthur
Associated Press
Washington — House
Martin
Mass
Douglas MacArthur
New York
Flier Lands Piper Cub on Mount Rainier Faces Downdraft
Lieut. John Hodgkins of Selma California parachuted a Piper Cub onto Mount Rainier's crater summit 14,408 feet high and spent the night in freezing conditions. Air Force and Park Service teams eyed rescue options while Hodgkins awaited a workable start mechanism to lift off from the snowed crater.
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Associated Press
Mcchord Air Base
Wash
Air Force
Mount Rainier
John Hodgkins
Selma
Calif
Air Force and
Park Service
Hodgkins
South America
Spanaway
Tacoma
Charles Bunch
Tacomas
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