Malik at United Nations Signals Possible Korea Peace Move
At the U N in New York Soviet delegate Malik dominates headlines as observers sense a potential Korea armistice. His return from the Soviet Union and possible promotion hint at shifting Kremlin strategy amid a costly Korea war.
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Navy lays keel on world’s largest warship Forrestal at Newport News
The 60,000 ton carrier Forrestal begins construction in Newport News Virginia. At a projected 218 million dollars, the jet ready ship will launch atom bomb carrying planes and defend against attacks. It features a 1040 foot flight deck and retractable island for an unobstructed takeoff run.
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Whimsical Sidelights From Three Cities
In New Haven hot orchards bake apples on trees. In London Dr. Warren K Sinclair warns doctors with facial hair to brush whiskers with a geiger counter daily to avoid radioactive dust near their wives. In Moultrie a police sergeant loses jail keys as one inmate endures a hangover awaiting freedom.
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Stevenson Faces Draft Hurdles as Democrats Eye Chicago Convention
The piece examines Adlai Stevenson's reluctance to run for president and his appeal to factions, while noting Truman's silent stance and plans for a Fair Deal platform. It covers other contenders Kefauver Russell Harriman and McMahon Humphrey, plus Byrnes Southern opposition to strong civil rights planks.
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Fair Trade Law Targets Price Wars Rhetoric
President Truman signed a fair trade law drawing fire from critics who claim it hurts anti trust standards and inflates costs by blocking price cutting. The measure emerges amid broader debate over state laws that fix prices through manufacturers contracts with retailers.
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U S Expands Military Aid to Yugoslavia with Jets and Tanks
U S Army officials in Bled inform Marshal Tito that annual military aid will rise, including jets, tanks, and heavy artillery, enabling Yugoslavia to wage offensive as well as defensive war. The plan follows inspections of Yugoslav forces and ties to Soviet satellite air power.
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New United States superliner shortens North Atlantic record
The new US liner set a westward speed record across the North Atlantic, routing the Queen Mary with a time of 3 days 12 hours 12 minutes. Government controls on canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are in place. Walter J. Donnelly named United States High Commissioner for Germany succeeding John J. McCloy. Brig. Gen. Haydon L. Boatner appointed commander of UN POW camps in Korea after breaking up mutinous prisoners. Iran seeks extraordinary six month powers from parliament to tackle crisis. 53 Democratic congressmen push for presidential primaries by people rather than convention delegates. Justice Department begins probe into 23 cablegrams from Chinese Nationalist diplomats to influence US policy. Byrd renominated in Virginia, defeating Miller 210,625 to 124,803. victory strengthens hold in Democratic primary.
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Navy Chief Says Navy Can Take Calculated Risks Now
Admiral Fechteler declares the U S Navy is large enough to take calculated risks until full mobilization. Churchill defends free speech in the Commons noting tolerance for the Red Dean Hewlett Johnson’s harsh words as the price of liberty.
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Texas primary slate set for statewide and federal offices
Texas voters will choose among candidates for U S Senate 22nd Congressional Districts the governorship and other state offices in a Democratic primary. Local and county contests will also appear on ballots across counties as campaigns mobilize.
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