POWs Exchange Uplifts 136 Americans and 264 UN prisoners
Panmunjom reports 136 Americans and 264 UN prisoners freed today boosting total liberated in three weeks to nearly 2000. Reds say 400 POWs remain for possible repatriation due to choice of communist rule. Delivery of 400 promised for Wednesday includes 133 Americans and 250 South Koreans with other nationalities.
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Stockades
Red
Henry H. Kern
Hardin
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Peiping
War Prisoner Repatriation Commission
Five Ohio and seven West Virginia POWs Freed
The official list of American prisoners of war returned today on the 21st day of the Korean armistice includes five Ohioans and seven West Virginians. Names: 2nd Lt. Charles E. Davis, Cleveland. Pfc. Paul G. Bender, Cincinnati. Sgt. Bobby R. Cantley, Glen White. and others from Cincinnati Germantown Lima Delbarton Huntington Mount Carbon Wharton Twilight Landisburg Wharton.
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Stocks Steady After Plunge Amid Slow Trading
The market closed lower with scattered gains in a slow session following yesterday’s sharp decline. Trading volume eased from 1,320,000 shares the day before as price changes remained small after selling hit railroads in the fourth hour, marking the heaviest drop since June 9 for the Associated Press average.
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Associated Press
City tackles abandonment of ice boxes in draft ordinance
Grand Rapids City Commission drafts an ordinance to ban leaving intact ice boxes and similar appliances with doors hinged open. The move follows a housewife’s letter about children suffocating in abandoned units during a nationwide wave.
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Train Kills Youth in Marion Injury Fatality
James Ray Collins, 17, of Ironton, was struck by a passenger train while crossing a Bir line in Marion. The accident occurred Monday night and the youth died at the scene.
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James Ray Collins
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Korea objects to India at peace talks UN session
United Nations dispatch reports South Korea’s K T Pyun and Col. Ben C. Limb said collaboration with India at the peace conference is impossible if India sits on the Communist side. Pyun accused India of appeasement to communism while denouncing Nehru’s Kashmir policy.
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Sygaman Rhee
India
K. T. Pyun
Ben C. Limb
South Korea
Republic of Korea
Pyun
I'yun
UN Assembly
Kremlin
Ex France's Sister Sought in Slaying Case
Somerville police seek Mildred McDonald a 25 year old stenographer questioned in the bullet torch murder of 14 year old Mary Di Rocco. Detectives note McDonald was seen in a Brighton bar and recently bought a .22 caliber pistol. The slaying involved five bullet wounds, a throat slash, motor oil, and fire set by burning papers.
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Mary di Rocco
Brighton
Boston
McDonald
Andrew D. Guthrie
Robert di Rocco
Gabriel Piemonte
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United States Rejects Moroccan Issue on Security Council Agenda
The United States said it would oppose an Asian Arab demand to consider the Moroccan situation by the UN Security Council. Britain and France oppose action and other members may vote negative or abstain. Seven affirmative votes are needed for agenda placement. the council meets tomorrow afternoon. The US declined to explain its vote beyond saying the issue does not threaten international peace and security.
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Marathon Swimmer Fails in 3rd Try at Lake Erie Crossing
William Sadle of Brooklyn, a 53 year old Brooklyn physical education teacher, failed on his third attempt to swim Lake Erie from Point Pelee to Cedar Point. After 18 hours in the water he was within sight of the lights of the summer resort before giving up and being taken aboard a cruiser.
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Ont
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Lake Yields Bottled Pen Pal Plea
Dan ny Egbert, 17, of Lansing finds a bottle on Lake Michigan shore containing a note inviting a 12 year old to become pen pals. The message is signed by Connie Rigdon of St. Louis Missouri.
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George L. Egbert
Lansing
Lake Michigan
Connie Rigdon
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Proud Papa Flaunts Baby News In Chicago Streets
Felix Tavolino, 25, announces the birth of his first daughter with signs on his car listing the baby's vital statistics and balloons hung from the vehicle to draw attention.
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Felix Tavolino
Italy's New Leader Wins Crucial Vote
Italy's Christian Democrat Premier Giuseppe Pella won confidence in the Chamber of Deputies by 100 votes and had previously secured a Senate victory. He leads a temporary, businesslike government agreed by both houses, pledging no action on European unity, the European army, or land redistribution as Parliament begins a monthlong recess.
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Gunman Robs Kenton Bank in Forest Ohio Heist
Police hunt a gunman linked to multiple daylight bank robberies in Forest Dunkirk Ada Hamlet Bourbon Evansville and Hamlet Indiana after he robbed the First National Bank of Forest for 8383. Officers describe a dapper gunman whose appearance matches other holdups as roads are blocked toward Indiana.
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Iran and Reds to Resume Oil Talks
Tehran reports indicate slow reopening of dialogue over oil with the Soviet Union as Prime Minister Fazollah Zahedi signals cautious steps. He says Britain relations will proceed slowly and the Mossadegh price law will not be renewed as the Anglo Iranian dispute persists.
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Lampkin Penalized for Eisenhower Movement Ties
Sam Lampkin former Mississippi lieutenant governor and director of the Employment Security Commission was declared ineligible for 18 months from Aug 21 by the U S Civil Service Commission for violating the Hatch Act. The finding cites his leadership in Democrats for Eisenhower while holding a state job and federal funds involvement.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Mississippi
Sam Lampkin
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Mississippi Employment Security Commission
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Lumpkin
AEC Member Opposes Releasing More Atomic Data
Eugene M. Zuckert of the Atomic Energy Commission argues on an MBS radio program that the public already has essential information and that further disclosure could aid a potential enemy rather than the American people.
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Eugene M. Zuckert
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POW Survey Reports Red Cross Frustration in Korea
UN Red Cross teams returned from three weeks in North Korea reporting they could talk only to hand picked POWs under military guard. R. M. Jerram said restrictions caused general frustration and noted workers faced hostile escorts. Corom added crews saw no Geneva convention violations but had limited freedom.
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Cornwall
England
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Gerald Corom
Canton
Ohio
B36 Bombers Arrive Nonstop at Yokota Base In Tokyo
A flight of B36 heavy bombers landed at Yokota air base in Tokyo after a nonstop trip from U S bases. The arrival was kept secret with maximum security and restricted details. Air Force noted it as a training mission with no disclosure on the number of bombers.
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Factory Shift Squabble Ends Detroit Strike at GM Plants
Picket lines halted transfers of equipment from the fire damaged Livonia GM plant to Willow Run. Kaiser Motors Corp planned to use space at Willow Run to continue automatic transmissions. By evening Kaiser, CIO UAW Local 142 officers, and Kaiser officials resolved differences ending the strike.
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Number Seems Small to Residents Tourists Count 35 Million
The columnist notes a Gallup poll showing 35 million adults visited Washington this year. They describe four tourist types Honeymooners high school groups families and genuine sightseers. A playful complaint asks if even one living American isn t here in late August near Pennyvania Avenue.
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Meigs County Reports 72nd Polio Case
POMEROY Meigs County health officials report the 72nd polio case. Roberta Smith six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Rob ert Smith of Hysell Run Pom ery Route 2 was hospitalized with polio diagnosed at Holmer Hospital and moved to Children’s Hospital Columbus with only slight muscle weakness and no paralysis indicated.
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Judge Speeds Probate Case In Columbus
In Columbus Ohio Judge Leland R Rutherford ruled to end oral arguments from 28 claimants in the Dennis JR Kelly estate litigation The court gave September 28 as the deadline for written briefs The judge denied delaying to obtain Kellys blood type from the Defense Department while one claimant asserts Kelly was her illegitimate son and already testified in probate court
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Stevenson Welcomed By Illinois Leaders
CHICAGO welcoming reception honored 1952 presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson, former Illinois governor, after his world tour. Democratic leaders Stephen A. Mitchell and John J. Kelly organized the party with a fund raising dinner planned for Sept. 14. Stevenson plans a major address at a Chicago rally on Sept. 15.
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Weather outlook with showers late week
The forecast calls for warm midweek with temperatures 4 to 6 degrees above normal. A few showers are likely Thursday night or Friday, mainly in northern areas, totaling about a quarter inch or less.
Springfield man elected to Ohio Junior Order council
Harry FE Fetter of Springfield is named new councilor of the Ohio Chapter Junior Order United American Mechanics in Columbus Ohio today. The appointment elevates Fetter within the fraternal organization as it moves to strengthen local chapters.
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Harry FE. Fetter
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United American Mechanics
East German Police Seize Rebel Leader
Berlin report outlines arrests linked to the June 17 revolt with 64 suspects detained. Gerhard Roemer, 26, was sentenced to life for leading the uprising as Communist authorities report a separate wage dues protest by 400,000 workers resisting state unions.
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Airman Dies In Jet Dive Near Franklin Virginia
A Thunderjet fighter from Langley Air Force Base crashed in woods near Franklin Virginia killing Lt Walter P Biagioni of Bridgeport Connecticut. The jet roared off at over 500 mph and vanished into the trees shortly after takeoff, leaving a 15 foot crater in its path. Investigators worked to confirm the craft's identity and relation to Langley.
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AEC Reports Radiation Injuries on 21 Horses Near Bomb Test Site
The Atomic Energy Commission says 21 horses owned by stockmen near the Nevada A bomb proving ground showed radiation injuries. It denies cattle deaths were caused by radiation and cites poor forage and water conditions as a factor.
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The
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State Eyes Relocation to Ease BIS Overcrowding
John H. Lamneck state welfare director will meet federal officials on Thursday to discuss using the Scioto ordnance tract near Marion to relieve overcrowding at the Boys Industrial School near Lancaster. Ohio would pay 625.0 dollars to remove restrictions on land use for education. funds are appropriated.
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