Yanks 10th Corps press red retreat in Korea drive
Tokyo May 23 Communist troops pulled back along an eighty mile front as Allied tanks and infantry pushed north. The U S 10th Corps launched a major counter attack across the east central front recapturing Hangye and driving the Reds toward North Korea. Second Infantry and Marine divisions spearheaded the advance, with South Korean troops nearing the border and an Allied spokesman describing Red withdrawals as hasty but orderly. Lt Gen Edwards M Almond said the operation was successful.
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Tokyo
Korea
U. S
10Th Corps
East Central
Hangye
Key Road
Mungan
Pungnam
Red
U. N
East Central Front
Edward M. Almond
Bradley Sees Danger Of Russians Moving Into Iran
General Omar Bradley warned the Senate committees that there is danger of the Russians moving into Iran and starting another aggression. He said such a move could complicate efforts to end the Korean War and emphasized the oilfields dispute in Iran as a strategic flashpoint. The inquiry into MacArthur's dismissal continued with calls to wrap up hearings, while Bradley cautioned against revealing too much to Russia.
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Washington
Omar Bradley
Iran
Bradley
Senator Brewster
R-Me
Senate
Ren Douglas MacArth
Brewster
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Korea
Yugoslavia
Indo- China
Europe
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
MacAthun
Truman
Russell
D-Ga
Tobey
R-Nh
MacArthur
Russia
Healan
Warden Denies Dope Traffic At Maryland Penitentiary
Col Ed Swenson, warden of Maryland Penitentiary, says no dope traffic is known to exist and guards constantly watch for drugs. George Stamper, 26, testifies he acquired the dope habit in prison, prompting questions as the judge contemplates further inquiry. Swenson notes drugs in the hospital stock and offers to review Stamper's prison record for possible investigation.
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Swenson
Stampers
Joseph Sherhon
Stamper
Taid
Anselm Sodaro
Missing Patricia Hull. Handyman Held in Kidnapping Case
Orange County deputies and volunteers search remote areas for Patricia Hull missing since a Saturday matinee. Henry McCracken, 34, a handyman held on kidnapping suspicions, admits attending the same movie but denies leaving with the girl. Bloodstains found in his cabin prompt efforts to match Patricia’s blood type and a grand jury indictment is expected. Authorities plan to drain water behind Peters and Santiago dams and search for a yellow bedspread linked to the cabin.
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Santa Anna
Patricia Dean Hull
Orange County
James A. Musick
Minrines
Sheriff's
Henry Ford McCracken
Sheriff Musick
University of Southern California
Wlamath Falls
Ore
McCracken
Whtnesses
Buena Park
VasUgatora
McGracken
Matricia
Tyne
Mustek
Peters Dam
Santiago Dam
Ilewald F
McCracken Anern
James L. Davis
Dr Brewer Sworn In As Board Member
Dr David R Brewer, Clear Spring physician, was sworn into the County Board of Education to succeed Philip A Rauth, bringing the board to six members. Superintendent William M Brieh said the board expects to organize at its next regular meeting June 11. the appointment was not made in time for officer elections at the May 14 meeting.
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David RR. Brewer
Clear Spring
County Board of Education
Philip A. Rauth
William M. Brieh Aald
Brewer
Sald
Atlantic Hurricane Moves East as Ships Warned
The Atlantic hurricane, winds near 80 miles per hour at its center, moved eastward about 300 miles north and slightly west of Bermuda. Shipping in its path was cautioned as the storm tracked toward the east with gales extending outward. The freighter City of Eastbourne reported passing about 200 miles south of Nantucket, buffeted by heavy seas and rain.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Bermuda
City of
Nantucket
Washington
Maryland AFL Convention Backs Truman Cooperation
The Maryland District of Columbia Federation of Labor vows full cooperation with President Truman at its 45th annual convention in Baltimore with about 350 delegates. It adopts resolutions for higher federal pay, union recognition, and restoration of the Wagner Act, and condemns women bartenders in taverns. James C. Turner wins a vice presidential renomination. Harry Cohen is named president for a one year term.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Bartenders International League of Awerton
Washington
James C. Turner
Charles McCloskey
AIL Wmon
District of Columbia
Harry Cohen
Frank J. Coleman
Robert C. Lester
Charles E. Stutzman
Cuamberland
FB. W. Tudor
Ingerstown
Jeffarron Davis
Laree
Glen A. Snyder
Charles Schultz
Clem FF. Preller
Moscow Views Iran Situation And Reminds Of Treaty With Neighbor
The Moscow press highlights Iran tensions as Britain Iran dispute stirs fear of foreign intervention. Diplomats warn Britain could deploy forces, risking world peace beyond Korea. Russia cites a 30 year old treaty allowing troops if foreign powers intervene in Iran. Headlines decry Anglo American meddling in Iran’s internal affairs.
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Moscow
Iran
Britain
Russia
Soviet Union
Uss.s.r
U.S
Promised 25 Day Term Carhaugh Sentenced
John Red Carhaugh of 30 Madison Avenue appeared before Magistrate Martin J Ingram on a drunk charge. He had received suspended sentences last Saturday and Monday, with the promise to abstain from drinking. Today the magistrate ordered 25 days in jail for failing to honor the promise, completing the conditional sentence.
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John
Red" Carhaugh
Madison Avenue
Martin J
Ingram
Carhaugh
Not Having Permit Proves Expensive
Frank Near and Leroy Streat were cited for driving without a valid operator's permit. Near previously paid a $10 fine plus costs after arrest. Last night police stopped him again and found no permit. Magistrate Martin L. In Kram ordered a $25 fine and costs this morning.
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Frank Near
Leroy Streat
Martin L
Kram
Woman Named To Rent Board Here
Mrs. James Elliott of 142 North Potomac Street was sworn in as a member of the Ha WALU STREET Berstown Rent Control Advisory New York. May 23. Elliott fills a vacancy on the rent board, drawn from a spectrum of civic groups. She serves alongside other members in a balancing mix from Woman’s groups, civic clubs, and local boards.
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James
Elliott
North Potomac Street
New York
Mam
al Yirg
Blliott
Veel
Cian
Red Grass
King's Daughters
Loseeg
Ralin
Ateeds
Noard
Mnatora and Oils
Civic Music Club
Another Atomic Blast Planned
Washington May 23 A news conference by Rep Jackson suggests another and larger atomic explosion is planned at Eniwetok. The Atomic Energy Commission has not issued a final notice and experts expect a test about ten times Hiroshima’s yield, possibly in the Aleutian Islands underground.
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Washington
mid-Pacific
Jackson
D-Wash
Eniwetok
Marshall Islands
Atomic Energy Commission
Hiroshima
Naga- Bakhi
Aleutian Islands
He Admits He's A Lucky Fellow
Lewis Shank, tenant on the Byron Tannery farm near Williamsport, insured by fate after a harrow accident. Roy Lowery, unused to tractors, pressed the gas and sent the tractor racing back, pinning Shank beneath the harrow with only a scratch to show for the frightful mishap.
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Lewis Shank
Byron
Williamsport
Shank
Roy Lowery
Lowery
Anie
Auto Snaps Off 2 Utility Poles Injuring Driver
A 28 year old Hagerstown man, Peddicord, left the highway near Williamsport at 1:15 AM, struck two utility poles, and overturned. He sustained a fractured left leg and severe neck lacerations and was taken to Washington County Hospital. State Trooper Bowman cited the crash and noted another vehicle swerved toward his side, no charges yet, under investigation.
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Hagerstown
Winauto
Williamsport
Linxd QO
Peddicord
Black Dewey Avenue
Glenn Bowman
Washington County
Bowman
Deadline Near For Licenses
Clerk of Court J Guy Wengley reports about 200 merchants and others must renew traders licenses. With a week left before a ten percent penalty, he notes next Wednesday May 30 is a legal holiday and offices will be closed. About 1700 licenses are issued annually and roughly 15 percent remain unrenewed.
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Guy Wengley
Wengley
Pricing charts due by May 31 in OPS notice
Tech retail business men were reminded by the Baltimore Office of Price Stabilization that they must file a pricing chart with the State OPS office by May 31.
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Baltimore
Reds Score Hit On Battleship And Destroyer Near Korea
Tokyo May 23 AP Communist shore fire hit the 45000 ton battleship New Jersey and the destroyer Brinkley Pass off Wontsan, killing three and injuring nine sailors. Vice Adm. C Turner Joy said one man was killed and three injured as a shell exploded near the New Jersey. The ship, out of mothballs, fired her first shot in Korea the day before. One sailor on the destroyer was killed and seven wounded, with another dying later. Navy said both ships were at anchor shelling shore installations. UN warships had shelled Wongsan daily since Feb 16 as Communist fire rose. Allied ships including the Manchester silenced shore guns. minor hits were seen on guns and ammo dumps on the Kalma Peninsula.
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Tokyo
New Jersey
Brinkley
Wontsan
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Battlewagon
Missouri
Washington
Navy
United Nations
Wongsan
Manchester
Kalma
Monsignor Sheen Elevated By Pope To Titular Bishop
Pope Pius XII appointed Monsignor Fulton J Sheen a titular Bishop of Caesariana and auxiliary to Cardinal Spellman of New York. The announcement, made by Apostolic Delegate Ameleto Cleognani, notes Sheen will remain national director of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
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Washington
Fulton J. Sheen
Caesariana
François Cardinal Spellman
New York
Ameleto Giovanni Cleognani
United States
Monsignor
Sheen
Pontifical Society For the Propagation of the Faith
Life for torture slaying awarded in California case
Long Beach California May 23 Accordion teacher Violet Berling received a life sentence for the torture slaying of her 10 year old pupil Kay Frances Erickson. Berling sagged but did not faint when Judge Fred Miller pronounced the sentence. She murmured that she is innocent as the remark was read into the record.
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Long Beach
Calif
Violet Berling
Kay Frances Erickson
Miss Herting
Fred Miller
New Hampshire Town Votes No On Impeaching Truman
Wakefield residents vote 62 to 17 against impeaching President Truman in a special meeting. About 1000 of 795 voters attended, with petitions led by 32 year old ex Army captain William Sparhawk. Opponent Kadwin P. Geauque urged restraint as locals weighed national politics against local economic concerns.
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New Hampshire
Wakefield
N. H
President Truman
Harry Truman
William N. Sparhawk, Jr
Albert W. Wiggin
Sparhawk
Kadwin
Geauque
Consaultant
Atata Ig
Buamue
Parkside Hommes
Niles
Lanvale Street
Main Avenue
Ione
Katidurtclon
Group Laments Housing Plan Hurdles Amid Shortfall
The Flagerstown Housing Relocation Committee reports it cannot find housing for five displaced families from Main Avenue and Lanvale Street as a public low rent project looms. Rev. Paul Watlington cites landlords unwilling to rent to families with children, while Baltimore lawmakers slash funds threaten programs in nearby cities.
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Flagerstown
Thaman D'Alesandro
Ballimore
House of Representatives
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Frederick
House
Independent Caves
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
IV Alesandrn
O'Conner
Butler
Ife
Hagaratown
Phandan Thant
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Sam Rice
Kyllena Park
Holly Holland
Patricia Jean Four
Jean Bottom
AGO
Leonard Dale Hull
Terry
Pen
Patricia Hull
Handyman
Dr. Brewer
AFL
E. W. Butler
Tehran
Tran
Crisistorn
Mohammed Mogsadegh
Black-Bearder
Chama Ghanatabad
Mujaheddin Islam
Fighters For Islam
Persian Gulf
Hossein Makki
U. S. State Department
State Department
Anglotranian
Eglant
Reds
Monsignor Sheen
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