Marshall Visits Front In Korea Urging Peace Talks From Red China
Secretary of Defense Marshall, visiting the Korean front, said news of peace efforts would have to come from Red China. He toured three corps HQs under the 8th Army with Gen. Ridgway and Lt. Gen. Van Fleet, praised UN forces, and called the Korean war a military classic. He noted high morale and coordinated ground air and naval actions while planning a short stay.
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Weather Summary for Thomasville June 8 1951
Partly cloudy and warm through Sunday with scattered afternoon and early evening thundershowers. Maximum 91 yesterday. record high 104 this month. Minimums 49 below previous month’s low. Precipitation totals show 0.00 in last 24 hours and 127 inches since the first of the month. Normal for the month 5.45 inches.
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Thomasville
Iran oil nationalization sparks Khuzistan welcome
Tehran radio says crowds greeted Iran's government delegation arriving in Khuzistan to seize British owned Anglo Iran oil holdings. Officials call this nationalization a new prosperity, while negotiations with the British four man delegation loom as tensions mount over refinery operations and possible protests.
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Iran
Khuzistan
Snazistan
Shamseddin Amir Alate
Mohammed Mossadegh
Abadan
Ahwaz
Legislators Probe New York Price War In 1960s Upshot
New York lawmakers open a six month inquiry into the publicized price war in retailing. Hearings focus on Macy’s and fair trade practices with York officials probing the impact on small business and consumer prices. Witnesses criticize price fixing tactics while broader federal debates consider repealing the Miller Tydings Act.
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Buffalo
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Washington
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R-Mo
Curtis
House
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Senate
Small Business Committee
Dormeyer
Universal
8 Klein
Bulova
Benrus
Kleins
Georgia Georgia Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy Warm Through Weekend
Partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with scattered thunderstorms in the northern portions this afternoon and evening and again Saturday afternoon. Widely scattered thunderstorms in the southern portion this afternoon and Saturday afternoon. Northwest Florida sees clear to partly cloudy skies and warm conditions. Moderate southerly winds.
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Two Men Burned In Blast At Phenix City
In Phenix City Alabama a night explosion destroyed a small garage. Mechanic Harda Buchans 27 suffered critical burns as Melvin Durham 26 and Albert 18 were also burned. both brothers aided in hospital transport. Buchans near death at Phenix City Memorial Hospital.
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Bave
State trade schools to eliminate tuition for students
Atlanta June AP Dr M D Collins state superintendent says tuition at Clarkesville and Americus State Trade Schools will be eliminated starting July 1 to boost enrollment. Boarding charges of about 35 cents a day remain. VA will continue paying 15 dollars a month for GI trainees.
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Maliciousness marks Atlanta News strike
Atlanta June 8 AP newspapers were tossed into sewers as a charge of malicious mischief was filed against a Constitution carrier Willie Richie. Police said witnesses saw him put papers in a sewer. In DeKalb county five youths were arrested in connection with the destruction. Union spokesmen claimed 60 to 80 percent of circulation was affected during a lockout.
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Truman Forces Move to Renew Price Controls
Washington reports President Truman and Congress step up efforts before the June 30 deadline to extend the Defense Production Act for price and wage controls. Senate and House committees plan to draft a one to two year extension amid inflation fears from higher defense spending.
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Jaycees Elect President Amid Miami Convention Turmoil
At the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce gathering in Miami the presidential vote tightens as Ed McDanel of Dallas leads among five states. Delegations from 22 states are undecided. Lee Price and Ed Rood remain contenders, with Nixon slated to speak at the banquet as the convention runs through Saturday.
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Poppy Sale For Veterans Appeal
Tomorrow the VFW conducts its annual Poppy Sale on downtown streets to aid handicapped veterans. Public urged to contribute any amount to support the cause, with poppies as symbols of cooperation and help.
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Ship Workers Get Increase
The Wage Stabilization Board approved wage raises of 13 to 23 cents an hour for 50,000 shipyard workers on the East, West and Gulf Coasts. Bethlehem Steel on the East Coast gains 23 cents for first class mechanics from 1.57 to 1.80 per hour. Ingalls Shipbuilding on the Gulf Coast gets 18 cents, lifting first class mechanics to 1.73 per hour.
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Gulf Coasts
Three Children Missing After Picnic in Sangre de Cristo Mountains
In Santa Fe New Mexico on June 8 AP reports more than 200 searchers combed the Sangre de Cristo mountains for three young Santa Fe children who wandered away from a family picnic. The night effort used flashlights lanterns planes and horseback teams.
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Marshall’s Korea trip surprise fuels Senate hearings
Secretary of State Acheson told the Senate inquiry he did not know Marshall planned to visit Korea, fueling Republican demands for clarity on cabinet cooperation. The questioning touched on Muccio’s remarks, armistice prospects, and Iran-Russia tensions as the MacArthur dismissal probes continued.
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Cat Hollow Couple Mark Fifth Wedding Anniversary
In Cat Hollow Kentucky on June 8 inflation shadows the Sprouses fifth year of marriage Delbert Shorty Sprouse 23 works a sawmill job earning 3 dollars daily while Grandma Sprouse 83 tends the farm and recalls when she was 78 and he 18 at their wedding publicity brought change yet they continue their simple life Grandma notes four dollar wages elsewhere and both accept the ordinary progress of time with humor and grit
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Shorty) Sprouse
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New York
Mystery Shrouds Letters From British Diplomats
Two missing British diplomats Donald MacLean and Guy Burgess may be in Warsaw per French reports. Messages from Paris to relatives appear not in their handwriting, raising questions about who sent them. Officials say no foul play is indicated and no public release of the messages.
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