Britain plans atomic weapon test in Australia this year
Britain will test a new atomic device in Australia late September or early October at the Woomera range. Officials say it may be a high powered bomb for aircraft, with secrecy around the firing mechanism. London papers hail the move as a step toward equal military footing with the United States and Soviet Union.
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London
Britain
Woomera
Australia
United States
Chapman Pincher
London Daily Express
Soviet Union
Senate McMahon
Senate
House Committee On Atomic Energy
U.S
Airliner crash near Burgio leaves dozens dead in Sicily
Police reached the wreckage of a British twin engine Viking airliner on Mount Rose near Burgio and confirmed all aboard died. Reports vary on totals 31 34 with 17 men 14 women and 3 children among the victims. The craft was en route from London to Nairobi carrying passengers and crew. The mountain peak sits about 3600 feet above sea level near the Sicilian village.
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Burgio
Sicily
Mt. Rose
Kenya
Britain
London
Nairobi
Carabinieri
New French Aid Planned for Indo China Fight
Washington considers fresh aid to France to fight a Communist conquest of Indo China. Officials say dollars or more military supplies could help, if China does not intervene. a Chinese intervention could push the U N to decide on troops or action against China. In Liverpool two youths stole about 50 to 60 dollars from Elmer Bradway, owner of the Manor Hotel, and fled.
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Washington
United States
France
State Department
Korea
United Nations
China
EASCT
Liverpool
Elmer Bradway
Reds Demand Kremlin As Neutral Observer In Korea
In a tense exchange during Korean armistice talks, the Reds push for Russia to join a neutral inspection commission to monitor truce lines. They argue the Soviet Union qualifies as neutral and call for a plenary session after UN objections threaten a pause in Panmunjom negotiations. Br. Gen. Nuckols noted both sides must approve all nations nominated and that why the Allies oppose Russia remains open.
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Munsan
Korea
Russia
Soviet Union
Panmunjon
Red
UN Command
Neutral
National Commission
William P. Nuckols
UN Dues Bill May Provoke Heated Fight
Congress faces a clash over a $1 400 000 United Nations bill after the UN Assembly set the American share at 36.9 percent of a $15 439 894 budget. Only Nicaragua backed a United States proposal to trim to 33 percent. Rep. Vorys notes a legal issue could affect how the U S commits funds to international bodies.
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Ashington
Congress
Europe
United Nations
UN Assembly
Rep
Vorys
Ohio
Assembly
Nicaragua
United States
Creek Yields Missing Boy
Roseville report states the body of three year old Charles Wickham Jr. was found Saturday along Moxahala Creek bank near Ironspot. He vanished Jan. 2 after reportedly falling into rain swollen waters. Coroner S S Daw ordered autopsy at University Hospital Columbus. The Wickhams had a six year old son David Michael who died Feb 8 in Zanesville Hospital.
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Roseville
Charles Wickham, Jr
Charles Wickham, Sr
Ironspot
Moxahala Creek
S. S. Daw
University Hospital
Columbus
David Michael
Zanesville
Wickhams
Long Regime Faces Stiff Election Test
New Orleans report on Gov. Earl Long challenging Democratic factions in Louisiana as voters head to the polls to choose a successor. Long backs Carlos Spaht, a former Baton Rouge judge, while independent Robert Kennon edges into the race after a split primary.
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New Orleans
Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Carlos Spaht
Baton Rouge
Robert Kennon
Monden
Yank Pilots Repel Large Jet Armada Over Korea
Fifth Air Force reports American Sabre jets outnumbered more than two to one damaged two MIG-15s in a high altitude air battle over North Korea. Ground Allied units penetrate toward the central front and another raiding party escapes a trap near the Pukhan River. Overall air activity tallies 250 MIGs sighted in four groups with no further clashes.
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Seoul
Korea
North Korea
Fifth Air Force
Iron Triangle
Pukhan River
States Blamed For Mine Toll
Secretary of the Interior Chapman told the House Labor committee that states failed to reduce coal mine disasters and urged federal power to close unsafe mines after two major explosions killed 125 men. Representative Price stated Congress must share blame with operators for the high mine death toll.
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Washington
Chapman
House Labor Committee
Rep. Price
Dill
Congress
Marietta Councilman Found Dead in Cell
Russell C. Oyler 43 a Marietta city council member and district salesman for F J Herr Printing Co Columbus was found dead in city jail. Police said he hanged himself with his belt after being booked on a drunkenness charge. Coroner ruled death by own action.
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Marietta
Russell C. Oyler
F. J. Herr Printing Co
Columbus
Oyler
J. A. McCowan
Conference Holds Key To the Bid
Washington observers warn that failure of the Lisbon foreign ministers conference to seal Western Europe defense unification could trigger political and congressional repercussions. The North Atlantic Council meet this week may influence foreign aid actions and the GOP candidate race as Eisenhower weighs NATO leadership and current bids remain unpledged.
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Washington
Lisbon
North Atlantic Council
Congress
Acheson
London
France
Germany
Europe
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
NATO
Eisenhower
New York
Iowa
Rare Fund Revealed A Charity Promise From Soap Makers
Boston reports reveal a $30,000,000 humanitarian fund from the Cutiura Corp makers of soaps and ointments. Dr Samuel M Best said founder George Robert White ordered 2 of every 3 dollars in net profit set aside for charity and kept secret for 30 years after his death. The fund supports artists medical patients and hospitals and the company hopes other firms adopt the policy.
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Samuel M. Best
George Robert White
Cutiura Corp
Malden
Canton Man Charged With Serving Whiskey From Lotion Bottle
State liquor agents charged Mike Price of the M and T Restaurant with serving whiskey from a hand lotion bottle kept in his sock. He faces potential penalties for suspected liquor violations.
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Canton
Mike Price
M&t
Back Door UNIT Approach Hit by College President
Bowling Green State University President Ralph W. McDonald denounces an effort to introduce universal peacetime military training by the back door. Speaking before 2000 at the National Association of Secondary School Principals, he argues for a strong military establishment and warns against mixing universal training with active conscription.
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Cincinnati
Bowling Green State University
Ralph W. McDonald
McDonald
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Wad
Tax Bureau Reform Faces Senate Defeat Ahead
President Truman’s plan to reorganize the Internal Revenue Bureau faces Senate opposition and possible defeat. Senator George is expected to oppose, with a Feb. 26 testimony date and a March 14 deadline for Senate action. House approval already passed.
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Washington
Truman
Internal Revenue Bureau
Senate
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Expenditures Committee
George
D-Ga
Capitol
Tax Collecting Bureau
House
Finance Committee
Officials test horse meat in Cincinnati retailers
Cincinnati officials have taken meat samples from about a score of retailers and processors to head off a potential horse meat scandal. Ohio Department of Agriculture inspector Walter H. Vollmer said there is no evidence yet of horse meat in ground meats for human consumption but tests are underway to prevent trouble.
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Cincinnati
Walter H. Vollmer
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Vollmer
Illinois
Lausche Seeks Scarce Steel For Ohio Turnpike
Gov. Frank J. Lausche said he will confer with Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer in Washington to obtain scarce steel allocated for the Ohio turnpike. He also will meet with defense production administrator Manly Fleischman and highway chief Thomas H. McDonald to press for a definite federal steel assignment.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Charles Sawyer
Washington
Manly Fleischman
Thomas H. McDonald
Hatchet Death Case Seeks Expert Opinion
Youngstown Police Chief Edward J. Allen discusses the death of 74 year old George W. Branther with New York medical examiner Dr. Thomas A. Gonzales. Officials still consider homicide while Allen keeps open the possibility of self-inflicted death.
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Youngstown
Edward J. Allen
Thomas A. Gonzales
New York City
George W. Branther
Allen
David Belinky
Gonzales
Five Sleeping Children Die in Columbus House Fire
Five small children aged eight months to four years died when an overheated coal stove ignited a house fire in Columbus. The victims, from the Corbett family, were found in two upstairs bedrooms as smoke and flames spread through a seven room dwelling occupied by three Negro families on the outskirts. Mrs. Elizabeth Corbett had left for work after lighting the stove. Mr. Alexander and his family upstairs escaped through thick smoke.
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Columbus
Carl E. Tetrick
Larry
Robert
Marvin Corbett
Elizabeth Corbett
Jackie
Donald Corbett
Ollie Mae Corbett
John Alexander
Alexander
Five Area Servicemen Returning Home From Korea Duty
Five area men are among 2676 troops returning to the U S from Korea and Far East stations. Sfc Carl E. Campbell Logan Cpl Collitt D Jett Athens Sfc Jerrold D Jones Corning Sat Duane R Longentte Reedsville Arthur J Miller Newcomerstown are listed as returning servicemen and are to arrive Tuesday in Seattle.
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Seattle
Korea
Far East
Carl E. Campbell
Logan
Cpl
Collitt D. Jett
Athens
Jerrold D. Jones
Corning
Duane R. Longentte
Reedsville
Arthur J. Miller
Newcomerstown
Four Major Issues Stall UMIT Plans
Washington reports the Senate Armed Services Committee met behind closed doors to refine Universal Mil itary Training plans. Members cited four key problems including civilian control of funds, 18 year olds serving in reserve, alcohol prohibitions, and priority calls for National Guard and organized reserve units.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
D-Ga
National Security Training Commission
National Guard
UMT
Burning Gas Well Blaze Halts After 36 Hours
In Renova Pennsylvania experts labored to cap a massive natural gas well that blew out and burned for 36 hours. A 6000 pound cap failed and the gas ignited, with a planned treatment using 100 quarts of nitroglycerin. A nearby resident felt his house shake as the flames were finally contained.
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Renova
New York
Texas
Fremont Farm Supply Fire Causes $25,000 Loss
Fire damaged the Fremont Farm Supply and Hatchery Co two story brick building Sunday. Fire Chief Urban S. Mayers cited defective wiring as the probable cause, with operator Jack Boyer reporting the loss.
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Fremont
Fremont Farm Supply and Hatchery Co
Jack Boyer
Urban S. Mayers
Last Ditch Efforts Charted By Hoover Reforms Group
Washington reports that the Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report formed a last-ditch push for government reforms before closing May 31. President Truman welcomed the drive and urged further reorganizations, while the American Legion blasted VA changes and Brannan defended the Agriculture Department. Herbert Hoover will address the final session.
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Hoover Reforms Group
Washington
The
Citizens Committee
Hoover
Department of Agriculture
Truman
Congress
Winternal Revenue Uy
American Legion
Brannan
Agriculture Department
Robert L. Johnson
Temple University
Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Big Three Seek End To Dispute On NATO Role For Germany
London AP reports that the Big Three foreign ministers and Chancellor Adenauer endorsed tying West Germany to NATO via the European Army and the European Defence Community, limiting full NATO membership for now. They backed a four power appeal board to review war crimes sentences and urged future talks with France on the Saar dispute.
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London
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
European Army
Dean Acheson
Anthony Eden
Robert Schuman
European Defense Community
EDC
NATO
Germany
Lisbon
Portugal
NATO Council
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Italy
Luxembourg
Saar
Adenauer
Jurists Hear Brehm Appeal In Kickback Case
A U S Court of Appeals panel heard arguments onRep Walter E Brehm Ohio over a 1948 kickback conviction and 5000 fine. The jury found he accepted 1000 from Emma Craven, a congressional office clerk, with a suspended sentence attached.
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Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals
Walter E. Brehm
Ohio
Brehm
Emma Craven
Congress
Gable Welcomes Divorce Talks as Wife Sues for Separation
Hollywood star Clark Gable will not contest his wife Sylvia Ashley's divorce suit. An M G M spokesman said he returned from New York after friendly talks and that the couple could not agree on a property settlement, leaving Gable unable to block the action.
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Hollywood
Clark Gable
King
Filmland
New York
Gable
Sylvia Ashley
M-G-M
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