Highest Flood in Century Heads Toward St. Louis
The Missouri River flood, the highest in over a century, advances toward St. Louis after inundating Kansas and eastern Missouri. Jefferson City is largely submerged, with power outages and levee work ongoing. Officials warn the crest could reach record levels, threatening Hermann and St. Charles as emergency crews race to reinforce defenses.
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Missouri
Mississippi
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Youth Admits Starting Huge Parkersburg Fire
A 15 year old boy confessed to starting a Sunday fire that caused about 500000 dollars in damage to two downtown Parkersburg buildings. Fire officials said the youth acted for excitement and admitted starting three fires after arson squad questioning. Belpre volunteers reported the blaze near noon and alerted Parkersburg firefighters who battled flames threatening a rail yard and nearby firms.
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United Dispatch Co
Belpre
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Approval by Committee Seen On Multi Billion Construction
Washington House Armed Services Committee aims to vote on a military construction program totaling about 5.7 billion dollars. Most funds cover air force bases and overseas sites within range of Russia. defense says larger sums may follow. The panel cut a few projects and eyed 88.8 million in joint service requests plus 45 million for welfare facilities before the vote.
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House Armed Services Committee
Russia
Defense Department
Increase Seen In Guard Use In U S Forces
The Army weighs sending two National Guard divisions to Japan and Korea as it accelerates rotation of battle weary troops. By next November about 112,000 veterans will have exited battle lines, with guard divisions as part of a broader plan alongside a rapid U S rotation from training camps. Army reports 32,000 officers and men have left the Far East for the U S through July 10, and the next three months should see 30,000 rotated out.
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Japan
Korea
United States
Army
Far East
U. S
Soviet General Fyodor Kamkov Dies in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Fyodor Kamkov, a World War II corps and army commander, died in Moscow as reported today. The Soviet general served prominently during the war, leading units at key operations and earning recognition for his command roles. His passing marks the loss of a veteran military leader tied to major campaigns.
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Moscow
Fyodor Kamkov
Marietta Man Charges His Weapon of Earphones in Korea
Pfc. Donald D. Hunter of Marietta Ohio, radio operator, charged a Red-held hill with only his radio earphones. At the crest he faced a North Korean firing and waving a flag. A buddy fired. Hunter said he got excited. He is the son of Mrs Margaret Hunter.
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Donald D. Hunter
Marietta
Ohio
Korea
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Margaret Hunter
Drastic Action Sought Over William Oatis Case
Indianapolis publisher Eugene C Pulliam urged the United States and United Nations to press for the release of AP correspondent William N Oatis, jailed in Czechoslovakia on espionage charges, calling for immediate drastic action.
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Eugene C. Pulliam
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United Nations
Associated Press
William N. Oatis
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Kam
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Indianapolis News
Arizona Republic
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Ariz
Gazette
Indiana
Truman
Pickets Close Dodge Plant in Detroit Strike
Picket lines ringed the Dodge main plant as a union dispute over speedups threatened to halt Chrysler Corporation operations in the Detroit area. Dodge Local No. 3 CIO United Auto Workers voted to strike, with first shift workers not reporting and over 1000 picketers at daybreak, endangering other Chrysler plants nearby.
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Father Gets Jail Term After Death of Child
Penrod was sentenced to a year in jail for ill treatment and neglect of his seven month old daughter who suffocated in a car outside a nightclub. The Perry County Juvenile Judge Daniel C. Jenkins also fined $500 but suspended the fine on condition of good behavior.
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Penrod
Perry County
Daniel C. Jenkins
Miner Killed at Rose Hill Mine in Perry County
Christopher C. Mickey, 59, a Crooksville miner, was fatally injured yesterday in a state fall at the Rose Hill Mine in Perry County, about 15 miles south of Zanesville. The accident occurred at the Rose Hill mine operated by local interests, with authorities investigating the deadly incident.
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U S Drives To Acquire Spain Bases
The United States seeks use of Spanish air and naval bases for western defense despite French and British opposition. A basic agreement reportedly exists with Franco's government, with a special mission to Madrid to finalize details. The talks occurred after a four hour meeting between Franco and Admiral Sherman.
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Forrest P. Sherman
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France
Probe Proves Exploitation of Servicemen
Washington reports and photos from an Armed Services Subcommittee investigation show service members near major Army posts paying sky high rents and living in appalling squalor. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson calls the situation a disgrace to America and cites civilian exploiters targeting servicemen and their families.
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Senate
Armed Services Subcommittee On
Senate Committee
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Continental
United States
America
Johnson
Picketing Threat Looms Over Philo Power Plant
ZANESVILLE Ohio residents reported a picketing threat at the Philo plant of the Ohio Power Co ten miles south east of the city. William Comer president of Muskingum County CIO Council said the plant would be picketed Friday by Utility Workers of America CIO members unless wage negotiations with the company are concluded today.
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Philo
Ohio Power Co
Here
William Comer
Muskingum County
CIO Council
Utility Workers of America
CIO
King of the Kilowatt Dies in France at 90
Paris reports Pierre Marie Durand a leading French energy magnate dies at 90 known as the king of the Kilowatt. He amassed wealth in electricity by building power plants and installing tramways in many cities while owning utilities.
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France
Paris
Pierre-Marie Durand
Durand
House Nears End of Controls Battle in Congress
The House moves toward final votes on a revised economic controls bill amid partisan friction. Contested measures would strike price ceilings lacking a reasonable profit and set profit-based limits, with debates over wage board powers and implications for price stabilization policy.
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Office of Price Stabilization
Michael V. DiSalle
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Reich
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Wage Stabilization Board
Rep. Cole
R-Kan
Poage
D-Tex
Kersten
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Lucas
Envoy's Visit Spurs Ouster Of AIOC Chief In Tehran
In Tehran Premier Mossadegh move prompts revocation of AIOC chief N R Seddon’s visa as Harriman visits for the third time. Seddon may be expelled within five days amid a probe into papers seized in a raid on his residence. Mossadegh and Harriman discussed technical reports from a nationalization board.
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Iran
W. Averell Harriman
Truman
Mohammed Mossadegh
N. R. Seddon
AIOC
Seddon
Mossadegh
Harriman
Tax on Co-Ops Is Advocated
Senator Williams of Delaware urged the Senate to consider a tax on cooperatives, saying the time is ripe for a levy on co-ops which are currently exempt. A Finance Committee hearing will explore the issue, with potential revenue estimated at 300 million dollars annually as fourteen witnesses are slated to testify. the House already passed a large tax bill without taxing co-ops.
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Washington
Williams
Del
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Babe Ruth Estate Valued At 360000 After Tax
New York report shows Babe Ruth left a net estate of 360000 after a quarter century in baseball earning about 1425000. Final figures approved by estate tax appraiser Samuel E Lepler. Ruth died of cancer at 53 three years ago. widow receives life interest in a 179611 trust and other bequests are determined by the will.
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Babe Ruth
Samuel E. Lepler
Ruth
Ohio Starts Planning For Sesquicentennial
Ohio plans 150th birthday celebration for 1953. State Sesquicentennial Commission chaired by Harvey S. Firestone Jr. urged schools churches and communities to begin planning special programs and events. A planning meeting was held yesterday.
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State
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Ission
Wanted Husband to Support Divorced Mother
Chicago Daily News reports 27 year old divorcee Mrs Jean Gregory of Vicksburg Michigan seeks a husband to support her family and a cancer patient mother. She is five foot two, 125 pounds, dark haired and attractive, with three children Germaine six Robert four and John two. She invites interested men to talk it over.
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Jean Gregory
Vicksburg, Mich
Chicago Daily News
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Robert
John
Decision Due On Truman's Benefit Plan
The Senate plans a final decision on Truman's proposal to raise Social Security benefits ahead of a vote on a bill to boost federal support for old age assistance and related programs. Senators Humphrey Lehman and Langer offered an amendment to adopt Truman's ideas, but Humphrey warned of a looming doom for the move as opponents urge careful committee scrutiny before further Social Security revisions.
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Humphrey
D-Minn
Lehman
Langer
Truman
Senate
Rita Hayworth Lawyer Hint Reconciliation Possible
New York Rita Hayworths lawyer Bartley Crum hinted reconciliation with her husband Aly Khan might be possible though only as a possibility. The "primary condition" remains undefined and confidential according to Crum at a news conference.
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New York
Rita Hayworth
Aly Khan
Rita
Bartley Crum
Aly
Crum
Judge Orders Sturgell Committed to Hospital
NEW LEXINGTON 4 Common Pleas Judge U S McGonagle yesterday ordered Charles Sturgell 50 of Rendville Perry County committed to Lima State Hospital for an indefinite period Sturgell first was committed for a 30 day observation period after being indicted on a first degree murder charge in the May 23 shotgun ing of his sister Mrs Otis Neal
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Common Pleas
U. S. McGonagle
Charles Sturgell
Rendville
Perry County
Lima State Hospital
Sturgell
Otis Neal
Catholic University Vice Rector Edward Jordan Dies
Washington report says Monsignor Edward B. Jordan aged 67, vice rector of Catholic University, died early today in a hospital.
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Washington
Edward B. Jordan
Catholic University
No Progress Made in UN Korea Cease-fire Talks
In Kaesong two-hour session, both sides stood firm on the demand that foreign troops withdraw from Korea. UN spokesman Lt. Col. Preston said no progress was made and warned tomorrow could bring an agreement or a finality to the dispute. Gen. Ridgway returned from Tokyo as talks continued with North Korea and China insisting on withdrawal as the key issue.
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United Nations
W. J. Preston
Preston
Kaesong
Matthew B. Ridgway
Tokyo
Pyongyang Radio
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Joy
Nam I
Red
Nam
U.S. Korean Casualties Smallest Since August
Washington reports U S battle casualties in Korea total 79 139 with 13 230 dead and 10 632 missing. Weekly summary shows a small rise from last week, the smallest since the first Aug 7 briefing.
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