Johnson recounts U S aid to Korea on Acheson motion
Senate probes hear Louise Johnson describe U S steps to aid South Korea after Acheson motion to deploy sea and air forces. He cites White House meetings, Formosa policy tensions, and MacArthur dismissal context. Johnson notes no intelligence indicating Korea risk at that time.
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South Korea
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Johnson
Senate
Washington
Louise Johnson
United States
Douglas MacArthur
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Defense
State Departments
Formosa
Nators
White House
Weicae
Dope as Easy to Purchase In Nation's Capital as Soft Drinks
Testimony from inmates and reformatory witnesses in Jessups Maryland claims narcotics are cheaper in Washington than in Baltimore and easily accessible to both adults and teens. A 23 year old Washington woman describes prostitution to fund dope, while a Baltimore woman recalls heroin parties with 30 to 40 attendees. Continued on Page 3 Col 3.
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Washington
Senate
Baltimore
Dr Riley Heads State Medical Examining Board
Dr Riley leads the Virginia State Board of Medical Examiners as chief official. The appointment places him at the helm of a key state medical regulatory body amid ongoing oversight and professional standards enforcement.
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Dr. Riley
State Medical Examing Board
Cr. L. Riley
Phasioien
Virginia Sta Board of Medical Examiners
Man Indicted in Weekend Death of Winchester Driver
Kuhn indicted for the death of Irvin McCauley a 30 year old Winchester taxicab driver who died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a fight in Kuhn’s beer room. Kuhn pleads not guilty and trials set for July 11. Sheriff quotes Kuhn saying he fired after being struck with fists. Witnesses bonded for trial.
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Kuhn
Irvin McCauley
Elliott Marshall
McCauley
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
McCunley
Robert L. DeHaven
China Underground Reported Active
Chinese Reds admit underground armed forces have created a critical situation in East China. Public security chief Li Shih-Ying told the East China Military and Administrative Commission in Shanghai on March 1016 that political assassinations were rising, the situation was critical and widespread, and losses to the people are hard to estimate. He urged anti counterfeiting measures.
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Hong Kong
East China
East China Military and Administrative Commission
Li Shih-Ying
Shanghai
Hsin Wen Jih Pao
United States and Britain Reach Full Agreement on Japanese Peace
Ambassadors from the United States and Britain announce a full agreement on the draft for a Japanese peace settlement. Details were not released, but officials say talks will continue at Church House. Rain or shine the service is scheduled for June 15.
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London
United States
100 Boy Scouts Camporee In Shenandoah County
Shawnee District and Winchester Scouts host 600 campers at Winchester Recreational Park for Shenandoah Area Council Camporee the largest in council history. A mammoth campfire Saturday evening led by the Camp Honor Group and a Sunday morning worship service with Rev Edward T Clark Jr. patrols compete for Standard Patrol Ribbon with checks in by 2 PM Saturday.
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Scouts of Winchester
Shenandoah Area Council
Edward T. Clark, Jr
Joint Father's Day Service Planned by Winchester Churches
The Third Annual Father''s Day Service will be held at 9 15 a m Sunday June 17 at the ran Baptist Church. Dr B Paul Schilling of Westminster Seminary will deliver the address with special music by Washington DC singers. Schilling is a Cumberland native and former Methodist minister who served in Washington for five years.
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Ran Baptist Church
Paul Schilling
Churches of Winchester
Schilling
Washington, D. C
Westminister Seminary
Westminster
Cumberland
Methodist Church
Washington
Heavyweight Scrap Postponed Again in New York
The Joe Louis versus Lee Savold 15 round bout is moved to Madison Square Garden for tonight after a second postponement due to rain. IBC spokesman Harry Markson says the fight will proceed under clear skies forecast, a rare indoor switch since 1938.
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New York
Joe Louis-Lee Savold
Madison Square Garden
International Boxing Club
Harry Markson
IBC
Lou Ambers
Henry Armstrong
Yard Party at Gainesboro School Highlights Music and Food
Gainesboro hosts a yard party on June 16 from 5 00 to 11 00 featuring music and the best of food. Associated Partners promotes community gathering at the Gainesboro venue.
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Gainesboro
Associated Partners
Richmond Mops Up After Tornado
A tornado struck Richmond injuring residents and causing extensive damage in a city of 230000. The Red Cross reported over 100 homeless and relief teams provided shelter as damage estimates ranged from 1.0 to 4.0 million dollars with emergency work underway after the 4:10 PM touchdown.
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Richmond —i
Red Cross
Ptt Ee Ee
Atomic test sight shows giant blast devastation at Eniwetok
New Orleans report by Rep. F Edward Herbert describes a massive atomic explosion at Eniwetok with a steel tower vaporized and palm trees left as charred stumps. He compares the blast to multiple Hiroshima-scale power and notes questions about the final hydrogen test.
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Eniwetok Atoll
F. Edward
Herbert
Hell
New Ork States
Associated Press
Congress
Hiroshima
Eniwetok
mid-Pacific
Shot
Pentsuastel
U.S. Casualties Reach 70 317 in Korea Report
Mounting U.S. casualties in Korea rose to 70 317, with 10 432 killed, 48 133 wounded, and 11 752 missing in action per Defense Department figures through June 8. Wounded deaths include 1 231 and 104 of the missing are known. 1 284 have returned to U.S. control and 153 are prisoners of war.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Defense Department
U.S
Bitter Chinese oppose U N infantry mop up in Korea triangle
Allied tank columns swept the Iron Triangle as Reds retreated but small Chinese infantry groups harassed mop up efforts. East of the front, UN patrols faced heavy artillery and North Korean counterattacks while giant tanks advanced toward Pyongyang with little opposition.
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Iron Triangle
Korea
United Nations
Yanggu
Inje
U. S. Eighth Army
Pyongyang
Antrymen
Triangle
Eighth Army
Yanggu-Injje
George A. MacArthur
MacArthur
East Central
MacArthur Views Houston Audience On Korea Policy
General Douglas MacArthur spoke in Austin and appeared before a 440000 crowd in Houston. He denounced appeasement of Korea and warned the Soviet Union could attack if the West remains weak, arguing the United States must defend the Yalu frontier rather than Europe.
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Douglas MacArthur
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Texas
Oscar Holcombe
Franklin D. Roosevelt
MacArthur
State Capitol
Austin
America
Yalu River
Manchurian
Elbe River
Europe
Winchester Common Council votes on new budget
The Winchester Common Council records show a budget vote with For members John M. Steck Jr. P D Miller J Lee Miller Fred Brumbick Carson C Dettra W P McGuire H W Butler Jr Claude B Smalts Jr and Mayor M B Clowe Jr voting for. Against were C R Anderson A Lee Coble and W S Sargent. Councilman A Harold Rowe was absent on vacation.
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Winchester Common Council
Nee
John M. Steck, Jr
P. D. Miller
J. Lee Miller
Fred Brumbick
Carsor C. Dettra
W. P. McGuire
H. W. Butler
Claude B. Smalts, Jr
M. B. Clowe, Jr
C. R. Anderson
A. Lee Coble
W. S. Sargent
A Harold Roweoes
Vacaon
Nation to Hear President Tonight
President Truman to address the nation from the White House at 9:30 p.m. EST. He seeks support for a two year extension of the Defense Production Act with broader powers, while business groups push for fewer price and wage curbs. Major industry associations back extension but Ford urges continued limits or protections.
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Washington
Truman
Administration
White House
Congress
National Association Oanufacturers
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Ford Motor Co
26 Killed on U S Destroyer Walke in Korean War
The 2,200 ton U S destroyer Walke was believed to be hit by a floating mine at 7 43 a m Korean time on Tuesday and limped to port under its own power. Casualties on mined or shelled ships in Korea now total 40 dead 115 wounded and 36 missing with five other vessels sunk or damaged. Joe Walke built at Bath Missouri commissioned 1944 veteran of World War II service in Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
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Walke
Guadalcanal
Joe Walke
Bath
Atlantic
Pacific
Four of Trenton Six Acquitted in 1948 Killing
A Mercer County Court jury acquitted four of the Trenton Six in the 1948 murder of an elderly shopkeeper after nearly 20 hours of deliberation. Ralph Cooper and Collis English were found guilty of first degree murder. McKinley Forrest John McKenzie Horace Wilson and James Thorpe were acquitted. The two guilty defendants were sentenced to life with hard labor and mercy was recommended for them. The defense vowed to appeal. Police guarded the courthouse to prevent unrest. no demonstrations occurred.
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Trenton
N. J
Mercer
State Supreme Court
Ralph Cooper
Collis English
McKinley Forrest
John McKenzie
Horace Wilson
James Thorpe
Senate Passes Labor-Federal Security Bill With Payroll Cut
The Senate approved the $2,538,338,000 Labor Federal Security appropriations bill and ordered a 10 percent reduction in payroll funds. The measure, advancing in the current session, directs funding for labor and federal security programs.
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Washington
Senate
Sub Affray Located in English Channel Mystery Ends
Admiralty spokesman said the British submarine Affray has finally been located in the English Channel. The report notes a discovery near coastal waters and mentions a delivery price and contact number for Keffer’s Guocuns.
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London
Admiralty
English Channel
Ous Cae
Keffer
Medal of Honor Award to Melvin D. Young
Melvin D. Young of Mallelo will receive the Medal of Honor on June 21 from General Omar Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Melvin D. Young
Mallelo
Omar Bradyr
Joint Chiefs
Wanted Girl for Office Work and Rummage Sale Notice
A fragmented notice advertises a general office position for a girl with shorthand skills and a rummage sale at 21 South St spanning June 15 evening and June 16 morning. It also lists a club and a summer fuel plan with two phone numbers.
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Rummage Sale Pri
South St
Old Hershey Ice Crean
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