Armistice Talks Starve Over War Prisoner Repatriation
In Korea the stalled armistice hinges on POW repatriation. Maj. Gen. Harrison warned Nam Il that the Allies cannot return prisoners who refuse to go home, tying progress to this issue. British leftists press U N reform while South Korea faces an ultimatum from President Syngman Rhee demanding rapid constitutional changes.
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Korea
Am Il
U.N
William K. Harrison
Harrison
North Korea
China
Nam Il
Nam
Britain
U.S
Peiping
Red China
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Republicans Battle for Delegates in Chicago Convention Prep
In Chicago policy makers fought to settle contested delegates ahead of the National Convention. The debate focused on which party delegates would represent the state and influence the upcoming proceedings.
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Henry David Thoreau
Chicago
Senate approves vast military budget and Air Force buildup
The Senate voted unanimously to authorize a large military budget for the new fiscal year, including 46.403 billion dollars in cash and credit and a plan to expand the Air Force to a 143 wing goal by mid 1955. State Department announced Dean Acheson will meet Australian and New Zealand foreign ministers in Honolulu to form a defense alliance.
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Senate
State Department
Dean Acheson
Australia
New Zealand
Honolulu
Egypt
Ahmed Hilaly Pasha
Farouk
Hussein Sirry Pasha
Hilaly Pasha
Truman
Marine Corps
Edgar S. Bamberger
New York
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East West Grapple Over German Unity
East West grip over German unity dominates postwar diplomacy as Western powers push for a clear four power agenda. The Kremlin’s stance on free elections prompts cautious Western response amid Soviet propaganda aims.
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Kremlin
West Germany
U.S
Moscow
Illing
Steel Price Boost in the Offing
The ongoing steel strike worsened inventories and may lift steel prices with little customer resistance. Union and management talks continued, some smaller firms joining a union shop while others recalled workers as production looms. Secretary Acheson toured Berlin, urged Austrian independence, and Washington advanced West German protection under NATO as Austria sought UN entry.
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International Harvester Co
Louisville
New York Central Railroad
New York
Gary
Ind
Budd Co
Policeman Chases Burglar in Pajama Bottoms
In New York a policeman chased a burglar from an apartment wearing only pajama bottoms and captured him on a busy avenue. He told the court he was embarrassed and had no place to pin his shield.
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New York
Baltimore
Transit Company
Union
Washington
Congress
Controls Ten Month Extension Changes in Defense Act
The extension of wage and price controls to April 30 was signed with reservations by the President who warned the law weakens efforts to curb prices. Key changes remove rent controls except in limited areas, ease housing and consumer credit rules, and alter the Wage Stabilization Board’s powers and appointment process.
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Federal Reserve Board
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Senate
Kerr Sees Eisenhower Good General but Poor Politician
Sen Robert S Kerr of Oklahoma criticizes General Eisenhower saying he is a great American yet a poor politician He argues Eisenhower could have stayed in uniform to block Senator Taft from winning the presidency The Democrat plan is to ensure Taft does not become President James P Longworth a 69-year-old Kentucky mountaineer notes his health after claiming God foretold his death at 7 AM He adds I am greatly disappointed I was ready to go June 28.
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Stevenson
South Carolina
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Talmadge
Georgia
Warren
Florida
Shivers
Texas
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
General Eisenhower
Senator Taft
James P. Longworth
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Joseph R. McCarthy
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Thomas E. Dewey
Houston
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Earl Warren
Dereon Oispoure
Ti- Steel
West Berlin
Reich
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West
Lemuel B. Mathewson
Vienna
United States
Austria
Russia
Johnson Steel and Wire Co
Worcester
Mass
Pittsburgh Steel Co
Clifford Hood
U.S. Steel
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USN
Bonn
France
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Buffalo Evening News
Carmack
Christian Science
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