House hearings grow tense over unified armed forces plan
The record shows heated exchanges as Vinson rebukes Johnson and Debbson over defense budgeting policies. He accuses civilian leaders of arbitrary ceilings and warns Congress must set defense requirements itself amid the Unified Forces debate. Continued on page 43.
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Tony Jose
Chirk
Johnson
Vinson
D.-Ga
Dedbason
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Eisenhower
Britain May Get American B-29 Bombers
A Defense Department spokesman said consideration is being given to supplying B-29 Superfortresses to the United Kingdom under a military air program. No immediate decision on numbers. USAF storage and potential transfer to RAF or Atlantic Pact members are noted, with plans to replace older bombers with B-29s in the medium bomber role.
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Defense Department
United Kingdom
Roysl
England
United States Air Force
Cromon
Arminng
RAF
Usaf Iilosee Bos
Air Force Unite
WRT
Bares
Enzland
Chinese Reds Announce Cabinet List
The Chinese Communists announced their cabinet makeup with party members in all key posts under Premier and Foreign Minister Ev-lai. Notably, interior ministry remains a central control point, while one head of department is listed as a non Communist. Reports also note Red advances near Kweilin as CNAC operations pull back and nationalist forces bolster coastal defenses with anticipated cross border actions.
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Hou Ev-lai
Hsieh Chuehisai
Lo Jui-ching
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Weh Chi-i
Chen Yun
Chen Yu
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Kwinlin
CNAC
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Kwang
Wing
Hong Kong
Bing
Try
Brtsh
Dane
Cantom
Pennvas
Nakotanat
Medina to Sentence 11 Communists Today
Medina plans to sentence 11 Communists today linked to a Troop and Party organization. The case concerns passage of a law amended this year to replace prior ten year terms with five year terms, in a political espionage context involving national security actions.
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Poitt Miro
U.S
Acheson Defends Policy Amid Soviet Aggression Claims
Secretary of State Dean Acheson, speaking at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York, branded the Soviet Union as the aggressively imperialist power of our times. He argued the USSR aims to extend dominion and spread confusion and disintegration, urging the public to understand foreign affairs and to support costly, long-term policy choices.
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Achenow
Russa
Soviet Union
Acheson
Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation
New York
Washington
Foundation
Alfred E. Smith
Alck
Congress
West
State Department
China
Acheron
al Smiths
Rival Senate Candidates Meet at Smith Foundation Dinner
New York Senatorial rivals John Foster Dulles and former Governor Herbert Lehman attended the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. They exchanged brief nods but did not engage in any campaign debate amid discussions of a possible future face‑to‑face confrontation.
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New York
John Foster Dulles
Herbert H. Lehman
Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation
Waldorf Asteria
Francis Cardinal Spelman
Dut
Lehman
Bach Othe
Truman Says He Will Ask Tax Increase
President Truman stated he will ask Congress for higher taxes next year to curb deficit spending. He urged exploring all ways to avoid red ink and noted supporters doubt a large tax rise will pass amid the 1990 elections. Republican and some Democratic leaders advocate cutting spending first.
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Washington
UPI
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Senate
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Senate Finance Committee
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Martin
Mass
G.O.P. Tearer
Hous
Reed
Centinerd Am
Cotton Fire Destroys $2 Million Stock in Barcelona
Fragmented report notes a blaze in Barcelona destroying cotton stocks valued at about $2,000,000. The flame largely affected imports from the United States Brazil and the Middle East. Details on cause or casualties are unclear due to garbled text.
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Barcelona
Spain
Brasil
Middle East
President Plans No Strike Action
President Truman will not intervene personally in the coal or steel strikes nor seize the industries. He urges rapid settlement, relying on conciliation efforts while about 1,000,000 workers are idled. He warned against mediation failure and noted ongoing talks in White Sulphur Springs and Bluefield with labor and management.
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Truman
Springs
Bluefield
John L. Lewis
Springfeld
Conciation
Cyrus S Ching
Ching
New York
Philip Martas
Skvining Steeloarkers
Snow and Wind Rake West Leaving Three Dead
The Associated Press reports a severe storm sweeping the plains caused three deaths and one disappearance in the Rockies. Heavy snow blanketed Dakota to the Pacific, with icy winds and record lows in several western towns. Coastal storms strained ships off Greenland and Ice, while the East enjoyed milder weather.
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Claude
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Wraming
Colerain
Meran
Midwest
Guatemala Death Toll Questioned by Red Cross Official
An official of the American Red Cross in Guatemala says the government’s death toll estimate is likely exaggerated. He reports seeing and hearing locals say the true number may be far lower than the 4000 figure cited by authorities, suggesting under or misrepresented casualties.
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Guatemala
Red Cross
Ward Rusecl
Mayer Confirmed As French Premier With Socialist Backing
Mayer was confirmed prime minister of France by the National Assembly after a vote that followed political shifts. He is a member of the radical Socialist Party and faces wage and price controls, housing, and industry issues as he forms a government to restore stability and resume cooperative bargaining.
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Mayer
Radical Socialist Party
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France
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Qhech
Bern
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Bat Co
Crecie
Wees Mayer Merk
Cartier
Erisiaton Requisime
Mike
Co.pertive Bergaieing
Mecis
Cahill Walks Out During Council Clash
Democratic minority leader Ed Cahill walked out of a stormy Common Council session after a dispute with Council President Edward Fitzgerald over parliamentary procedure. Cahill challenged the $250000 payment to Rensselaer County for a welfare home and the $150000 issue, with frequent rulings against him as the session proceeded through ward by ward to a chaotic, partisan clash.
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Edward M. Cahill
Edward A. Fitzgerald
Cab
Welith Ward
Fitzgerald
Cahill
Rensselaer County
Van
Tom
Ald
Henry E. Smith
Unter County Opens New Cancer Cinic
A garbled OCR notice reports the opening of a new cancer clinic in Unter County. It references medical staff, ambulance and hospital services, and local institutional interest, with confusion over names and details.
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Unter County
Cinic
Yugoslavia Wins Security Council Seat Over Czechoslovakia
The United Nations elected Yugoslavia to the Security Council seat held by the Soviet Union’s sphere, with 39 votes to 19 for Czechoslovakia. The move deepens East West tension as Tito’s regime gains international backing against Moscow. American support aided Yugoslavia, signaling efforts to keep Tito independent of Russia amid regional intrigue in Bulgaria and Romania.
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United. Nations
Yugoslavia
Soviet Unis
Czechoslovakia
Nationa
Tito
Russia
Yugoslovakia
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General Assembly
Acheson
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Deen Acheson
U.N
London
Embesey
Moscow
Jikely
State Department
Bulgaria
Romania
Way
Balkans
Andrei Y. Vishniesky
Soviet Union
Czechs Bitter Blame U S For Defeat In Broadcast
Prague broadcast last night blamed the United States for Czechoslovakia's defeat in securing a UN Security Council seat. The Communist party in Prague denounced Western interference and claimed Soviet intervention influenced events.
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Conlavia
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