Man to man fighting tightens siege at Dien Bien Phu
Dispatches describe Vietminh pressure narrowing the French defenders' retreat corridors at Dien Bien Phu. Isolated, they face closer combat as air drops shrink and paratroop relief fades, with heavy casualties expected in a near hand to hand struggle. Meanwhile naval and air shipments through San Francisco Bay aid Indochina forces.
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Subpoenas for Monitored McCarthy War Talk Quoted
Sen Mundt signed subpoenas directing principals in the McCarthy Army dispute to submit notes of monitored telephone conversations relevant to the controversy. He asked the Senate Investigations subcommittee staff to prepare legal recommendations on transcripts and evidence use.
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Senators Attack Handling of India Aid Funds
The Senate Appropriations Committee criticized U S aid to India and a 186 million dollar India program as poorly presented and influenced by New Delhi. Senator Bridges urged a close review of future aid and said American taxpayers fund such programs.
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Woman Dies After Slap By Husband In Wapakoneta
In Auglaize County a 23 year old woman collapsed and died after being slapped by her husband John Hower 33 of Route 6 Lima. Sheriff Davison released Hower on his own recognizance pending inquiry. The Auglaize County coroner conducted an autopsy in Lima and would determine the cause of death by Monday.
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Carolyn Hower
Man Resurrected by First Electric Chair Charge
In Montgomery Alabama Arthur Lee Grimes twenty three survived the first 2380 volt execution attempt at Kilby Prison. Officials later halted his gasping by a second charge minutes later killing him.
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Arthur Lee Grimes
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Plant Dispersion Is Urged To Meet H Bomb Threat
Washington policy leaders of the U S Chamber of Commerce urge a nationwide program of plant dispersion and worker protection to withstand an H Bomb strike. The plan includes duplicating records, dispersing production, screening workers, and relocating munitions to undamaged plants.
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Clem D. Johnston
Roanoke
New Bid for Red China Draws Western Resistance at Geneva
Molotov arrived in Geneva stating Russia will push for recognition of Red China as a major power at the East West conference on Indochina and Korea. Western powers including the United States oppose recognition while Chou En‑lai urged possible settling of key Asian issues. In Paris, a last minute strategy session prepared Bidault for Geneva as fighting continued around Dien Bien Phu with French forces staging counterattacks and new trench lines forming on the northwest frontier.
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Rhee Demands North Korea Troop Withdrawals at Geneva
President Syngman Rhee urged that communist troops be withdrawn from North Korea as the only acceptable solution at Geneva. He warned the Reds will not agree and urged the United States and South Korea to walk out if no progress toward unification occurs within 90 days after the conference. He rejected linking Korea with Indochina in any barter deal and upheld hardline anti communism.
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Absentee Ballot Deadline Set For Thursday
Secretary of State Ted Brown announced the deadline for primary election absentee ballot applications is 3 pm next Thursday. Military ballot requests are due by noon May 1 at county boards of elections, with few applications so far.
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Corporation profits decline twelve percent in early 1954 reports
New York firms show a nearly 12 percent drop in profits for the first quarter of 1954 across 150 corporations evaluated by Grane. The downturn follows a weaker fourth quarter of 1953 and contrasts with gains seen in 1952, signaling ongoing business stress in early 1954.
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Russia Breaks Diplomacy With Australia Over Petrov Case
Moscow severs relations with Australia after Canberra refuses to return fugitive embezzler Vladimir Petrov and his documents. Russia demands removal of top Australian officials within days and recalls its ambassador as its Canberra embassy burns documents in a bonfire.
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Peron Faces Test at Polls
Argentina votes Sunday in a nationwide election impacting President Juan Peron’s standing though he is not a candidate. Voters choose a vice president and part of Congress amid Peronista dominance. opposition privately sees a Peronista win but expects congressional gains. A Friday night clash left six shot and one dead near Buenos Aires as police tried to separate Peronista and Radical protesters.
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Rita Hayworth and Dick Haymes Accused in Child Neglect Case
White Plains prosecutors filed a petition in Children’s Court alleging neglect and mistreatment of Rita Hayworth’s daughters Rebecca Wells and Yasmin Khan. Judge George Smyth placed the children in protective custody with Mrs Chambers pending Tuesday’s hearing. Hayworth and Haymes deny knowledge of the charges.
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Ohio U Post Wins State Newspaper Awards
Ohio University student newspaper wins two state awards at the Ohio College Newspaper Association ceremony in Toledo. The paper takes second for best public service and third in the daily or semi weekly division. Russell N. Baird of the journalism faculty is reappointed executive secretary.
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Former Housing Chief Defends FHA Oversight Failings
Ex Housing Chief Hollyday told the Senate Banking Committee FHA was greatly concerned for homeowners using government insured loans to refurbish their houses. He rebutted claims that FHA avoids responsibility and cited irregularities in loan-insured repair programs and builder profits from inflated guarantees. Acting Commissioner Mason announced Murphy’s resignation as part of ongoing shakeup.
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Howard M. Murphy
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Gallia Academy Band Wins Two Ratings in State Contest
In Gallia County the Gallia Academy High School Band earned two ratings at the Ohio Music Education Association state contest held on the Ohio State University campus. Judges awarded a one and a two for the group in Hughes Hall. Top ratings went to Shelby High School and Urbana High School.
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