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| UP News Briefs ] Moran Gets Five Years NEW YORK, N. Y., May 11.— James J. Moran, friend and political protege of former Mayor William ODwyer, was sentenced here today to five years in prison and fined ,000 for perjury. It was the maximum sentence possible. Death for Six Reds MANILA, Philippines, May 11. — Six members of the Philippines Communist Party Politburo, including one woman, were sentenced to death today for trying to overthrow the government with a reign of murder and arson. Senate Takes Action WASHINGTON, D. C, May 11.— The Senate voted unanimously today to cut off all U. S. economic aid to American allies that ship war materials to Russia or its satellites. Rejects Yungs Resignation PUSAN, Korea, May 11.— The South Korean national assembly refused today to accept the resignation of vice-president Lee Si Yung and there was angry talk of impeaching Syngman Rhee. [Order Top Prices Posted WASHINGTON, D. C, May 11.— Barber shops, parking lots, repair shops, filling stations, amusement parks, laundries and the like were ordered today to post their ceiling prices publicly by June 16. Offers Aid to Iran LONDON, England, May 11.— British officials said today Russia has offered to provide Iran with technical assistance for its newly nationalized oil industry. They said the offer was conditional on withdrawal of all British experts and facilities from the former British-controlled Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. Study Tax Question WASHINGTON, D. C, May 11.— House tax framers took a third task today in their attempts to raise more money to make ends meet in the defense-swollen economy. The House Ways and Means Committee tackled the question of how much to boost excise taxes on such items as automobiles, gasoline and liquor. Defines Stand on Formosa LONDON, England, May 11.— Britain stiir favors handing Formosa to Red China, but only after peace has been restored in Korea, foreign secretary Herbert Morrison said today. 893,662 Red Casualties WASHINGTON, D. C, May 11.— The Army said today that Chinese Communist and North Korean forces have suffered 893,662 casualties through April 30. By comparison, United Nations forces have suffered 248,055 casualties through last Friday— including 64,035 Americans, some 180,000 South Koreans, and 4,000 troops of other united nations. Seize Russian-Held Islet BERLIN, Germany, May 11.— A Soviet-controled island in the western sector of Berlin was seized by the West Berlin government. The seizure, however, aroused fears of Soviet retaliation. Allies Capture Inje TOKYO, Japan, May 11.— United Nations forces recaptured the east Korean stronghold of Inje, five miles north of the 38th parallel, without firing a shot today.
