Truman asks Congress to vote 8.5 billion foreign aid bill
President Truman urged Congress to approve a vast foreign aid package totaling 8.5 billion dollars to curb Soviet expansion. He said 6.25 billion would defend friends worldwide while 1.614 billion would aid other allied governments and 930 million would aid Asiatic nations including Formosa. He warned the program carries risk but is essential for security and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Union
Freedom
Far South
Gaebenes Asia
Near
Middle East
Latin America
Formosa
United Sta
Storm damages Richmond area across Virginia
A severe thunderstorm swept through Virginia causing widespread damage in Richmond and Norfolk. High winds up to 62 mph toppled trees and ripped roofs from buildings while utilities were disrupted. Temperatures plummeted by about 25 degrees within four hours as the storm moved in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Norfolk
PTA platform seeks to ease teacher shortage nationwide
Miami Beach frail town report notes 1951 PTA platform from National Congress of Parents and Teachers urging classed as essential profession to halt raids on teachers. It calls for top spending on building materials and construction relief as part of a three day convention ending with a tenet-packed platform. An all day board meeting was scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fra
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
PTA
Defense Industry
Board of Managers
Nature’s endurance mirrors struggle and growth
The passage argues that seeds sprout through sidewalks, nuts push through rocks, saplings endure wind, fur thickens in winter, leaves curl to conserve moisture, and grasses regrow after mowing. It concludes that pride in overcoming adversity is natural, while those who fail to meet the test are not living up to nature’s expectations.
Air Force reshuffles command in Far East theater
Lt. Gen. O P Weyland is chosen to replace Lt. Gen. Earle E Partridge as commander of Far East Air Forces and chief of operations in Japan following the death of a top air force leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rce
O P. Weyland
Far East
Tax on Safety Razors Approved by Ways and Means
The House Ways and Means Committee voted a 10 percent tax on safety razors and blades to be collected at the federal level, estimated to raise about 6 million dollars. A similar levy on electric razors had prior approval, while straight edge razors remain tax free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Two Sailors Die as Newport Launch Capsizes in Storm
A 50-foot launch returning to ships from shore leave capsized in a gale near Newport Rhode Island. About 135 men were thrown into icy seas. 24 were hospitalized, including 15 with injuries. Rescue boats and other sailors aided in a frantic effort as Capt. Templeton commended the rapid response and described the storm as at the edge of a hurricane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport R. I
T. H. Templeton
Teapleton
Navy
Newport
Presbyterians Open Assembly in Cincinnati
Dr. Hugh Ivans Evans, retiring moderator of the United Presbyterian Church, opened the 163rd General Assembly in Cincinnati with a call to restore character in civic life. He warned commissioners that corruption and deceit in high places threaten the church and urged action against intemperance divorce war and social evils. He also urged work to erase racial and national tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hugh Ivana Evans
Fee
United States of America
Evans
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dayton
County Gets Four Thousand For School Repairs
The State Board of Education approved 2 731 713 23 in State School Construction Funds including a 4 000 grant for Frederick County elementary school repairs. The board also denied a Danville School Board member selling lumber to a contractor for a new school. A 600 000 loan from the Literary Loan fund was approved for Loudoun County High School construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
State Board of Education
Danville
Loudoun County
Negro Attorneys Press Attack In School Segregation Battle
In Richmond, Negro lawyers launch a new challenge to Virginia school segregation by filing for a federal injunction against Prince Edward County officials. Attorney General J Lindsay Amend Jr vows to seek court action, while Spottswood Robinson of Hill Martin and Robinson backs a state-wide impact. The case targets the legality of state laws enforcing separate schooling and aims to overturn segregation through federal action in Roanoke and Pulaski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Prince Edward County
J. Lindsay Amend, Jr
Spottswood W. Robinson, III
Hill, Martin and Robinson
Roanoke
Prince Edward
Pulaski
Truman hints at 1952 run despite MacArthur flap
President Truman signaling possible second bid for the White House says decision not finalized and notes MacArthur firing remains a factor. He stresses truth in policy and says any run would be a second term, with no city chosen for the Democratic convention between Chicago and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Douglas MacArthur
Truman
MacArthur
Ove
Chicago
Philadelphia
Not Cocky Just Confident Says Truman on Peace Plan
President Truman defended his peace program as the path to world stability and warned a new war could reset history to the Dark Ages. He urged Americans to trust his domestic and foreign policy and asked observance of Memorial Day for peace and commemoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Dhat
United States
Body of Missing Girl Found Near Orange County Canyon
The body of 10 year old Patricia Jean Hull, missing after a sex maniac threat, was found today in Live Oak Canyon east of Santa Ana. Orange County Forest Ranger Headquarters confirmed discovery in Live Oak Canyon near El Toro Marine Base, with no immediate details on condition or cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
Calif
Patricia Jean Hull
Here
Orange County Forest Ranger
Orange
Live Oak Canyon
el Toro Marine Base
Live Oak
Trabuco Canyon
Gasoline Prices Dip in Price War Across Seaboard
A price war on the Eastern Seaboard saw competing companies cut tank wagon prices to dealers by one cent a gallon from Florida to New England. Socony Vacuum Oil Co and Sun Oil Co moved the cuts into effect, aiming to pass savings to consumers and meet regional competition. Esso Standard Oil officials were studying the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seaboard
New England
Socony Vacuum Oil Co
Sun Oil Co
Esso Standard Oil
Studing Tion
Gomigien
Truman Advises Field Commanders on Korea Policy
Field commanders were urged to control strategy with no fixed limits on objectives. President Truman replied negatively when asked if this defined our policy in Korea. Secretary Acheson indicated he knew of none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Six Clarke County Teachers to Leave
Superintendent George W. Burton announced that six Clarke County school teachers will not return next year, having accepted other positions. Principal Melton Wright of Boyce School leaves after four years to pursue a University of Virginia master’s degree in August. Mrs. Wright will accompany him to Harrisonburg. Chester Rockwell and Paul Ballanger will teach at Falls Church. Ballanger taught at Clarke County High for two years. Robert Iden will study at Richmond Medical College next year, and Mrs. Hilda Joyce will work in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Burton
Clarke County
Melton Wright
Boyce School
Burg
Boyce
University of Viginia
Wright
Harrisonburg
Chester Rockwell
Paul Ballanger
Falls Church
Ballanger
Clarke County High
Robert Iden
Richmond Medical College
Hilda Joyce
Washington
Wall Street Selloff Dashes Market With Steep Declines
A broad selling wave hit the New York market causing a 40 minute retreat across rails steels oils and chemicals. Lead declines reached $6 a share with many issues dropping $1 to $3 as ticker tape fell up to five minutes late. Major losses hit Nickel Plate Railroad Standard Oil New Jersey U S Steel Chrysler U S Rubber Anaconda Copper and Du Pont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Nickel Plate Railroad
Standard Oil
U. S. Steel
Chrysler
U. S. Rubber
Anaconda Copper
du Pont
Bradley Finishes Testimony On Mac Arthur Dismissal
Gen Omar Bradley testifies before Senate committees in the 16th day of hearings about the Truman administration Korean war policy and MacArthur dismissal. Bradley says the method of relief could have been better and supports firing MacArthur from a military perspective while noting broader policy tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Douglas Mac-Arthur
Bradley
Mac-Arthur
Far East
MacArthur
Senate Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Hickenlooper
Iowa
State Acheson
United Nations
Wiley
R-Wis
Bradley Ek “Prom
Senate
Heavy Strawberry and Peach Crops Seen
The 1951 strawberry crop is forecast at 12,735,000 crates the largest since 1942 and 44 percent above the 1940-49 average. Peach harvest in ten top producing southern states is about 17,700,000 bushels triple last year’s crop and near the 1940-49 average. California grape output is expected to surpass 1950 production of 2,400,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
California
Bold U.N. drive cuts Red escape route at 38 in Korea
Allied tank task force breaches the 38th parallel advancing 13 miles to split retreating Chinese forces. The operation, led by Lt. Gen. Edward M. Almond, seizes Choyang River crossings and tightens pressure on Reds south of the line. Smaller units retake Chunchon and push toward the border as Van Fleet calls it a killing counteroffensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Korea
38Th Parallel
Choyang
Red Korea
Chunchon
Mohler to Deliver Memorial Address at Green Hill
Mohler will deliver a memorial address at Green Hill joining several groups including the Lloyd Williams American Foreign Wars and the 29th Reconnaissance Company. A gathering at the Community Building precedes a parade to the cemetery with invocations and a gun salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Hill Tenoon
Lloyd Williams Ameri- Foreign Wars
29Th Reconnaissance Company
Pod H. Brown, Jr
Administration Wins Grain Vote Defeats Cox Amendment
The administration secured a victory on a grain loan question and defeated an amendment by Cox to modify the loan terms. The proposal sought a 190 million dollar loan for strategic materials, with continued repayment tied to an aid loan. The amendment lost 135 to 103, signaling anticipated passage of the legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racey
United
Cox
D-Ge
Pet Show Climaxes Be Kind to Animals Week at Virginia Ave School
Be Kind to Animals Week reaches a climax at Virginia Avenue School with a pet show at 1 pm featuring dogs cats rabbits birds turtles ducks snakes chickens goldfish hamsters a goat and a pony. Judges include Dr. Mark McHale Edwin T. Snider and J Pinckney Arthur. Ribbons donated by Mrs. Lucille Lozier. prizes from local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Avenue
Mark McHale
Edwin T. Snider
J. Pinckney Arthur
Lucille Lozier
Gra
Eddy
Newberrys
Democrats to Cite Truman Acheson
The article by Jack Bell notes Democrats plan to reference the Truman and Acheson administrations in current political arguments. It discusses potential policy alignment and historical credibility in debate strategy.
Living Cost Spurt Expected to Ease This Year
An expert forecast predicts the ten month rise in living costs may slow down with a temporary lull in war tensions in Korea. Officials note the official index has advanced monthly but may stabilize as food prices influence inflation less, suggesting a steadier period ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Dex
Clague
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Truman
Opoums
Capitol Hill
Free World
The
Associated Press
Presbyterians Open Assembly
States Truman
Willow Lawn Pool
Gaunt’s Run
Hayfield
Sears Window
Omar Bradley
Arthur
U.N
Edward M. Almond
Jems Ae van Fleet
Marie Wilson
Shirley Stewart
Jane Lyne
Raymond Emerson
S Duckwell
McHale
By Jack Bell
Eve” Priday
Capitol Theatre
Coed
Wed May Motor CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!