Africans and Asians to talk at Bandung conference
The African Asian conference may influence Communist China decisions on Formosa. U S officials say China might attack Matsu or Quemoy but forces told to stand ready not to strike unless attacked. Bandung opens April 18 with 29 nations, led by Ambassador Cumming.
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Flying Saucer Age Is Here Confab Near Bandung
A chaotic report describes an international conference led by Asian nations with Mehra as a leading figure and PALO in its circle. It mentions Formosan tool research, peace aims, and a flying saucer prototype resembling a manhole cover unveiled for a weeklong event near Bandung, amid tensions in Formosa and Eisenhower’s directives.
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Quemoy Guns Shell Reds Sink Junks in clash report
Reports say Chinese Nationalist guns on Quemoy shelled Communist junks last night and sank two after a spot between Quemoy and the mainland. Communique notes several vessels damaged and retaliation concerns rise in the area.
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Lawmen Go To Openers in Ohio Legislature
Ohio lawmakers absent for a junket to Cincinnati for the baseball opener with Chicago White Sox. A doubleheader plan may take many to Cleveland for the Indians opener tomorrow. Reassembly set for 8 p.m. after a weekend recess.
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UN Armistice Commission Flags Gaza Border Clashes
The UN Mixed Armistice Commission charged Israel and Egypt with truce violations after a clash along the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz left two soldiers dead and about 312 wounded on each side. The communique followed a meeting held on April 3.
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Messenger Want Ad Sells Buggy for Cash
Advertiser Mrs Davies reports selling a buggy via a Messenger Want Ad and urges others to dispose of unwanted items cheaply through the service. The notice encourages discontinuing the current ad.
Afghanistan Pakistan Squabble Over Pathan Tribe
Tension flares as Pakistan considers recalling its ambassador from Afghanistan amid disputes over Pathan tribesmen and the fate of the Pathan minority across the border. The two neighbors have long clashed over tribal matters, raising fears of broader diplomatic strain.
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Seven Japanese crab boats released by Soviets
Seven Japanese crab fishing boats with 43 crewmen reached port after being released by Soviet authorities at Shibatsu Island off northern Japan. The vessels were among a larger group of Japanese boats detained since the incident began.
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Toll climbs as Easter travel deaths reach nine in Ohio
The Associated Press reports nine people died in Easter weekend crashes across Ohio, with a prior week’s toll similar. An airplane crash killed one, two more died in industrial accidents, and a 3 year old boy in Dayton was fatally injured after a fall from a tree.
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Tension rises as strike disrupts Southern Bell operations
Across three states in the nine state Southeast, CIO Communications Workers strike enters its 29th day with 17 strikers fired and mass picketing. In Clinton Tennessee a temporary injunction was read and an exchange door smashed before replacing with a metal one. In Birmingham Alabama 15 arrests followed police action as officials warned gatherings will not be tolerated.
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Corsi Declines Offer After State Post Cut
Edward J. Corsi, ousted from the state list post after it was abolished, rejected Secretary of State Dulles's offer and resigned from the State Department. Mrs. Corsi announced in Arlington, Virginia that he regrets being unable to accept the offer and has no further comment. Corsi, a veteran New York Republican official, followed Dulles’s praise when named deputy refugee relief administrator three months ago.
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High Court Eyes Ending Segregation
The Supreme Court opened a week of hearings on ending public school segregation. Justices consider immediate admission to nearby schools or a gradual, state guided transition with possible special masters or return to lower courts for detailed decrees.
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Soviets Fire Farm Bosses in Shakeup
MOSCOW says two state farm directors were fired and ordered to repay losses from last winter. The purge targets inefficient managers across collective and state farms as Khrushchev vows replacement of about 30,000 directors. One director faces court for cheating and negligence. others warned to curb fraud and laxity.
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Ivan A. Benediktov
Nikita S. Khrushev
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Austria Seeks Rapid Austrian Independence Treaty
Moscow reports describe Austrian Chancellor Junius Kapland arriving at Moscow's central military airport to begin talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov on speeding up an independence treaty. Molotov and Andrei Gromyko welcomed him as speculation swirled about a Russian trade of Austrian neutrality for East West advantages. Rand pledged his pro Western government would avoid secret deals with the Soviets.
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Charles
Austria
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Atom Pigboat Tests Stealth Against Hunt
The Nautilus prepares for a shakedown cruise to test speed and stealth against antisubmarine forces. The submarine recently returned to New London after a demonstration and tests for the Navy board approving new ship acceptance.
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Thai Premier Defends UN in Global Conference
Premier Pibulsonggram announced desegregation would go to the African Asian conference next week while endorsing UN and SEATO. Eisenhower opened White House grounds for Easter Monday egg roll as Bandung talks proceed, pledging to greet guests during an eight week world tour. The plan includes anti aggression measures within UN charter framework. Bus drivers strike continues as talks stall.
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Blaze Replays Town Tragedy in Bowling Green Fire
A $750,000 Easter blaze in Bowling Green Virginia engulfed most of the business district, burning 6 of 26 buildings. The hayloft origin mirrored a 1900 fire that nearly wiped out the town, damaging two restaurants, a 10 cent store, drugstores, clothing shop, hardware, barbers, electrical shops, a grocery, shoe shops, a garage, plus a Red Cross office and Masonic hall.
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Slaying of 81-Year-Old in Greenwich Village Home
An 81-year-old woman identified as dna Hume was killed over Easter weekend in her Greenwich Village apartment. The medical examiner says death came from asphyxia by ragging, with the victim's jaw broken in several places and facial and shoulder bruises. A neighbor found the body.
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Bald Man Refuses Income Tax Amid Long Tax War
In Cleveland a 65 year old man known as Sandin defies income tax payments since 1943, opposing war funding. He describes a private struggle with Internal Revenue officers who intercept his pay and monitor his painting jobs. He plans retirement to write Political War Objective.
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Secret Salk vaccine secret to be revealed to scientists
AN ARBOR Mich AP secret of polio vaccine to be revealed Tuesday morning at a 400 scientist meeting. Dr Thomas Francis Jr of the University of Michigan will discuss results of tests on children to determine how effectively the vaccine prevents paralytic polio.
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Dr Salk Defers Verdict As Polio Vaccine Test Proceeds
The feature profiles Dr Jonas Salk as a thoughtful, cautious scientist. He prioritizes safety and methodical testing over speed, reflecting on the long bridge from animal to human trials and the need to prove the vaccine’s efficacy and absence of harmful side effects before public release.
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GM pushes peace talks with UAW as contract nears
Detroit AP reports General Motors pledges to negotiate a new labor contract peacefully with the CIO United Auto Workers. Talks resume this afternoon as Ford prepares to begin negotiations tomorrow. GM emphasizes prosperity under the expiring five year contract and avoids detailing wage or pension demands while stressing mutual benefit and steady production for 1955.
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General Motors Corp
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United Auto Workers
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Walter Reuiher
Wheat Farmers Brace For Possible Drop In Winter Crop
An Agriculture Department report today forecasts a smaller winter wheat crop due to ongoing dust storms and reduced plantings from last year. The crop-reporting board, which issued a December projection of 679 million bushels, noted declines tied to federal planting restrictions and overall acreage reduction. Observers anticipate further downward revisions in this season's outlook amid continued drought and dust disruption.
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Faure Looks for Western Big Three Russia Conference
French Premier Edgar Faure says a conference involving the foreign ministers of France Britain the United States and Russia should be held by July. He also favors a full heads of state meeting if possible and envisions a four power summit to ease tensions.
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