Truman approves larger U S forces in Europe and NATO ties
President Truman approves substantial increases in U S military forces in Western Europe and calls on Atlantic Pact allies to match actions. The move signals readiness to build a unified international force to defend Western Europe, with future steps to involve a central planning staff and possible use of German units. The policy aligns with broader aims on Japan peace treaty provisions and postwar security architecture.
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Washington
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U. S
Europe
Acheson
Defense
U. S. Johnson
Wage-Price-Production Control System Arranged
President Truman unveils a sweeping wage price production control framework to mobilize a multi year defense program potentially costing over 30 billion dollars annually. He orders price records for May 24 to June 24 and directs industry to boost military output, raise taxes, curb hoarding, and extend work hours while coordinating agencies under Stuart Symington.
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Washington
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Stuart Symington
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Economic Stabilization Agency
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Symington
Reconstruction Finance Agency
General Services
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Daniels man dies of heart attack at home
Henry Brammer of Daniels, 60, died suddenly at 7 a.m. Saturday at his home from a coronary occlusion. He had heart trouble symptoms but did not seek a doctor. A lifelong Raleigh County resident, Brammer served as deputy sheriff from 1933 to 1949 and was active in church and community groups. He is survived by his wife, two sons, three sisters, and other relatives. Funeral services are set for Monday at the Daniels Community Church.
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Private or Officer Choice for Medics
President Truman signed a law allowing government trained medics to be drafted as privates unless they volunteer as officers. The measure targets about 5,600 doctors and 3,000 dentists who trained at government expense but served little in uniform, plus smaller groups. The act covers men up to age 51.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Industry in High Gear Few Changes Planned In New Model Cars
The auto industry plans no major changes for 1952 models. Production stays on schedule, with new models on lines and more on the way. Wages and material costs rise, likely pushing retail prices higher, while four main makes show ongoing updates to power plants, transmissions, and styling.
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David J. Wilkie
Associated Press
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Hudson
Wash
Packard
Kaiser-Frazer
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Freedom Granted Payroll Padder Parole for J Parnell Thomas
Former U S Representative J Parnell Thomas returned to freedom on parole after nine months in prison for padding the congressional payroll. The Federal Parole Board cited his poor health his conduct and good record as factors in granting clemency. Thomas who chaired the House Un American Activities Committee faced an eight figure fraud trial and was ordered to pay a $10 000 fine. He allegedly employed fake workers and pocketed over 8000 in salary kickbacks while serving multiple terms in Congress. He has undergone stomach surgery and suffers from high blood pressure doctors note.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. Parnell Thomas
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Federal Parole Board
House Un-American Activities Committee
George G. Killinger
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Danbury
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Alexander Holtzoff
Hedrick's Record Blasted by Foe in West Virginia Race
LaFollette, Charleston attorney and Republican nominee, assails Rep. Hedrick of Beckley in aKanawha County Republican event. He vows to restore coal industry competitiveness and criticizes reciprocal trade pacts he says harmed West Virginia workers. He urges voters to judge Hedrick's record on mining and oil job impacts.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Latelle M
Follette, Jr
E. H. Hedrick
Beckley
West Virginia
LaFollette
Sifth
Hedrick
Kanawha County
LaFollevue
Iilette
Wick
Demo Group to Name Daniel's Successor in Raleigh County
The Democratic Party in West Virginia will select a successor to fill the vacancy on the county court commission caused by the death of Henry E. Brammer. Chairman Marty E. Anderson said a meeting of the Raleigh County Executive Committee will be called within about two weeks for the selection.
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Raleigh
Henry E. Brammer
Brammer
Marty E. Anderson
Study of New Drug Cannec for Doctors
Post graduate course in Charleston for West Virginia doctors on the new drug Cannec. Dr. Boone Havel will lead the session as Kanawha Medical Society issues invitations statewide.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Kanawha Jiecal Society
Alderson Prisoner Loses State Appeal in Germany
Mrs Yvette Madsen a former Brooklyn woman 22 was denied habeas corpus relief by Federal Judge Wea Moore and will serve a year sentence for the fatal shooting of her husband First Lt Andrew E Madsen at Rhine Main Airbase in the U S sector of Germany She argues U S Military Government courts had no authority to try her The case stems from the October 30 shooting after a party She serves at Alderson Prison for Women in West Virginia.
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Wea Moore
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Yvette Madsen
Brooklyn
Andrew FE
Madsen
Rhine-Main
Cermans
U.S
Allied High Commission
Pederat
Alderson
Chemical Strikes Cut Soda Supplies Across Industries
Strikes at major chemical firms cause curtailments and threats of further cuts, halting glass and paper production. Libby Owens Ford at Charleston and Adamston Glass in Clarksburg face shutdowns. Mead Corp Dayton Sorg Paper Middletown Howard Paper Mills Frankin Chely Paper in Franklin warn of cuts within days. District 50 UMW strikes affect Solvay Process Allied Chemical Baton Rouge Syracuse Detroit, Wyandotte. Overall soda ash supply 65 75 percent reduced. caustic soda and chlorine also trimmed.
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Associated Press
New York
Libby-Owens- Ford Glass Company
Charleston
W. Va
Adamston Flat Glass Company
Clarksburg
Fouteea Glass Company
Adamston
Rolland Glass Company
Ohio
Miami Valley Paper
Mead Corporation
Dayton
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Middletown
Howard Paper Mills, Inc
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Franklin
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Solvay Process Division
Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation
Syracuse
Baton Rouge
Detroit
Diamond Alkali Company
Painesville
Wyandotte Chemical Corporation
Michigan
Solvay
Five Leone Brothers Set to Report for Duty Monday
Utica brothers, five in number, will answer the call to the colors together on Monday. Two veterans of World War I are among them in the 132nd Ordnance Medium Automotive Maintenance Company. The unit is ordered to report for active army duty and to enter training camp within ten days.
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Associated Prerg
Utica
Leone Brothers of
National Guard
132Nd Ordnance Medium Automotive Maintenance Company
Johnson Resignation Seen Amid White House Cabinet Clash
President Truman faces dual crises as Defense Secretary Johnson’s resignation appears likely amid cabinet feuding and ongoing Korean War battles. Acheson’s position remains secure, though tensions with the Defense Department persist, shaping a tense Washington outlook.
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White House
Defense Department
Truman
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