U N committee backs world ban on shipping war goods to Reds
The 11 to 0 vote with Egypt abstaining imposes a worldwide embargo on arms and war materials to Communist China. U S delegate Ernest A. Gross urged unity to deter aggression in Korea while Britain and other nations aligned with the proposed sanctions.
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Regular Army Units In Military Plans For Alaskan Buildup
The Army plans to use regular units to meet congressional demands for a larger Alaska garrison. The move aims to strengthen defense against a potential Soviet foothold, with Defense Secretary Marshall noting past concerns about Army padding Alaska. A nearby note discusses the Whip-poor-will, a spring harbinger, its nocturnal habits, and caution to drivers to avoid striking the bird.
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Shorthorn Sale Averages $555 Sets Record for Breeders
Shenandoah Valley Polled Shorthorn Breeders Association reports a standout sale from May restock ex os territory spanning New York to Georgia and Ohio. Top prices included $1,150 for a red cow with calf to Dr. and Mrs. Dudley Babb of Maryland, and $910 for Colonial Princess 11th x consigned by E. A. Dudley of Staunton. Buyers from Maryland, Georgia, and local groups purchased multiple animals, with notable bids by C. R. and H. L. McCann and Dr. C. J. Lemmon among others.
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Premier Mossadegh Seeks Shelter in Parliament
Tehran reports aging Prime Minister Mossadegh sought sanctuary in the Parliament building fearing for his life. He vowed to stay until his oil nationalization plan is completed after he fainted while warning of threats from the Fedayan Islam group, with doctors later saying he recovered.
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Britain Alarm Over Parachute Brigade Readiness
London reports a routine alert for the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade as Britain signals possible action to defend Anglo-Iranian Oil Company facilities in Iran. Officials deny urgent orders and link the move to oil security amid Iranian pressures. The Economist notes Britain may use force if needed.
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House Group Hikes Taxes on Gasoline Cigarettes and Cars
Washington The House Ways and Means Committee moved to raise federal taxes on cigarettes gasoline and motor vehicles in a closed session. Proposed increases include cigarettes from seven to eight cents per pack gasoline from 142 to 2 cents per gallon and auto and motorcycle duties from 7 to 10 percent at the manufacturers level. The plan could add over half a billion dollars in new revenue and push the bill’s total above six billion dollars.
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Draft Board Break-In Spurs Police Hunt in Boston
Dorchester District Draft Board offices were broken into yesterday with records for 30 men stolen. Papers for 500 others were burned as Massachusetts Selective Service called it an obvious attempt to disrupt draft intake. Police pursue hot draft dodgers and possible suspects.
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Coast to Coast Flight Record Set
Max Conrad, father of nine, completed a transcontinental non stop flight from Los Angeles to LaGuardia Field in a Piper Cub. He finished at 1 39 p m in 23 hours 4 minutes 31 seconds, setting a new coast to coast non official record for light planes. The official light plane record is 30 hours 47 minutes set in 1938 by John Mon es.
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Secrets Leaking From Hearings Stir Russell Claim
Senator Richard Russell charged today that secret evaluations and the removal of Douglas MacArthur from duty fueled unease over possible leaks. He and two Republicans accused the Administration of leaking data to newspapers while urging senators to keep testimony in MacArthur hearings off the public record.
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Repudiation Sought of Yalta Potsdam Private Pacts
Rep. Lawrence H. Smith argues Congress should repudiate private wartime agreements made at Yalta and Potsdam. He claims the confederate deals disarmed Germany and Japan, partitioned Poland without a Polish representative, betrayed China, and promised Soviet gains in Asia and Manchuria. He introduced a concurrent resolution.
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Supreme Court declines review of seven Nazi death cases
Washington reports the Supreme Court refused for the second time to review the sentences of seven Nazis condemned to hang for World War II atrocities. The decision clears the final legal hurdle to execution. The group includes former SS officers and concentration camp officials charged with murdering thousands.
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Margaret Truman To Sail for Europe
Margaret Truman, daughter of the President, plans a sailing trip to Europe. The announcement came at a White House news conference for women reporters today.
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Warren May Make Determined GOP Presidential Bid
Gov. Warren of California is pushed as a potential 1952 Republican candidate after Tulsa meeting talks. GOP leaders consider California support and bloc voting from far western states as Dewey backs Eisenhower and MacArthur is deemed unlikely.
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Ceilings on Beef Effective Today
Retail price ceilings take effect today as part of a three step price control plan by the government. Some beef prices rise while others fall but the ceilings generally hold or lower levels on items like hamburger and stewing beef.
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Blossom Festival Seeks $1267 in Pending Member Dues
The Blossom Theft Committee reports an immediate need of 1267 for festival activities. They urge unpaid members to settle dues so all invoices can be paid promptly.
Chinese Red forces widen bridgehead on Choyang River front in Korea
Chinese troops push a bridgehead across the Choyang River north of Chun Chon as Firestorms of artillery and air activity mask their moves. United Nations patrols along a 100 mile front report little contact while Reds mass troops north of the river between Kumhwa and Hwachon.
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Thieves Enter Three Winchester Service Stations
Three Winchester service stations were entered last night by an unknown thief. Little was stolen. City police investigate. Edward Rennie was first, Frank Yeakle saw lights flash, window broken but nothing missing. Clarence Rogers reported a pane removed at Valley Pike station but nothing taken. Sirbaugh's Gulf Station at Woodland and Berryville open at 1:37 am. motor oil and box-end wrenches taken.
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Jury to Hear Charges Against Levi on June 11
J Raymond Levi of Clarke County faces a Clarke Circuit Court jury trial on June 11 after pleading guilty in Trial Justice court to transmitting gambling information and money. Levi, out on $1,000 bail, is linked to a federal grand jury probe into betting commissioner James J. Carroll.
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Harold G. Potts
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the Dispatch
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Bad Check Artist Draws Five Here
Police report a forger suspected of checks in the area, with initialless signatures and a Washington address. Investigators say they are reviewing a Seapie Dome case and have pressed the suspect for details while tightening checks with local banks.
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Montgomery
Congress Has Lot To Do Before Any Recess Says Rayburn
Washington reports quote Speaker Rayburn and Senate Leader McFarland saying Congress will not recess now and will push through work this session. They defend the Democratic controlled Congress against GOP criticism and argue delaying bills can be prudent.
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Air Raid Tests Ordered Nationwide
Eastern Air Defense announced tests will occur three to four times weekly across the nation. The drills target Air Defense Organization regions and begin late this month, with air raid warning phones linked to Civil Defense officials in over 150 key locations nationwide.
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Defense Secretary Winds Up Seventh Day of Testimony
Defense Secretary winds up seven days of testimony on MacArthur's ouster. He says Eisenhower supports Truman’s limited Korean war program and notes questions about policy and how it meshed with Marshall’s plans.
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ECA Reports New Production Records In Western Europe
The Marshall Plan nations show record industrial output, with 38 percent higher production than 1938. A card in a report to The agency highlights continued demand for higher output to meet defense goals as Western Europe expands production front.
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