Prisoners of War Face Penalties for Allied Betrayal
Three former corporals, William Cowart Otho Bell and Lewis Griggs, captured during the Korean War, are charged with conspiracy and aiding the enemy. They allegedly sought to desert with communists and to betray fellow prisoners. The case, heard after their return to U S forces, invokes the Uniform Code of Military Justice with possible death penalty.
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Us.a
Otho G. Bell
Hillsboro
Miss
Lewis Griggs
Neches
Tex
William Cowart
Dalton
Bax Francisco
Wnise
Surncoat
Addi
Wok
Ture
Red China
William ©. Cowart
Otho Bell
Millsboro
Lewis “W. Griggs
Jackson- Ville
Olympia
Wash
Bell
Minit
Cowart
Chester Green
Monticelio
Ark
Griggs
Elsie Griggs
Jimmy
Si Gelgeater
Tru Gecit Griggs
Taleo
Texei
Earene Denes Oa
Army Judge Advocate
oHong
Kilgore Group Forms to Fight Race Integration
Kilgore Texas citizens form a council to oppose ending racial separation. A. G. Morton Jr. leads as a young lawyer and rancher with the plan to use lawful means. About 225 attendees from Longview Gilmer and Marshall hear of the new group and its expansion to Texarkana. The council advocates segregation and hints at economic methods but Morton urges restraint on boycott tactics.
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Kilgore
Tex
Kilgore Citizens Council
A. G. Morton, Jr
Farmer
Morton
Longview
Gilmer
Texarkana
Marshall
Ind
Citizens Councils
South
Red Power Past Peak In War Leverage Cited
Gov. George N. Craig told an Ohio American Legion convention that the peak of Soviet power had slipped and that U S leadership appeared clearly ahead at Geneva. He said the president’s strength stood out to neutrals and that Russian leadership had lost some invincibility.
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George N. Craig
Indiana
Ohio American Legion
Craig
Geneva
United States
Soviet Union
Eisen
Weather forecast snippet with mixed temperatures
Weather summary notes temperatures around eight degrees normal with highs to the south and lows near 62 to 64 in the north to south region. Warmer conditions expected over the weekend and hot early next week with below normal rainfall and limited moisture.
Bulgars Offer Compensation After Refused Permit
A damaged clipping reports Bulgaria offering compensation after authorities refused to permit repeated patrols and engagements. It notes incidents involving gunfire and a cited Israeli seat during flight, with unclear dates and parties.
Shells kill 3 GIs in mortar blast at Fort Bragg
An Army spokesman said three soldiers from the 325th Airborne Infantry 31 of the Rand Division at Fort Bragg were killed when a faulty mortar round exploded about 105 feet from the tube near a 2nd Army position. Names of the dead and wounded were withheld pending next of kin notification.
World War II Deserter Sentenced to 25 Years
A World War II Army deserter who changed his name and built a family and business was sentenced to 25 years at hard labor by a court martial. The sentence was imposed Thursday after Arthur Athans, 38, Falcon, reportedly founded a thriving enterprise and lived a new life away from his original unit.
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New York
Arthur Athans
Falcon
Uly
Athans
Marjorie
Today's Chuckle Prayer Parody Confuses Safe Return
A lighthearted line pokes at misheard prayer text, joking about a modern mishmash of words. It centers on a humorous plea to bring someone back safe and sound, with a playful twist on language.
Honest John In Far East Rouses Political Fire In Japan
A Washington report says a six gun 280mm atomic cannon battalion and a battery of 726 mm rockets are being assigned to the Far East. Prime Minister Ichiro Satoyama criticizes lack of Japan being informed about the weapons deployment.
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Okwawe
Japan
Tran Questoning
Ichiro Satoyamaa
United States
Far East
Washington
Harpoonist and Swordfish Duel Near Grand Banks
A harpoon spear and a swordfish clashed two days ago forcing Captain Lester Thorborn and his crew to abort a Grand Banks fishing trip. The harpoon jammed a three inch hole in the hull but kept water out as the fish escaped. Relief in Tokyo notes rising temperatures for 150 years. A Zanesville proposal seeks a full-time mayor, labeled a political maneuver by interim mayor Sherman Johnston.
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Grand Banks
Lester ‘Thorborn
Zanesville
Sherman Johnston
Dems Pounce On Talbott Rift Across Capitol
Senator Morve and Paul M. Butler criticize Talbott amid a rift in a New York firm. Talbott defends his ties while acknowledging missteps including use of Air Force stationery. He says he earned over 132000 from the firm’s profits in 20 years at the Pentagon. Senate action on Daley C. Sharp nomination stalls over stock in Texas Fund investment trust. Hasselt voices party concerns.
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Morve
D+Dre
Paul M. Butler
Demokratic National
Talbott
New York
Paul B.¢. Mutlizan and Co
P Butler
Eisenhower
J. Talbott
Air
Daley C- Sharp
Air Force
Sarp
Texas Fund, Inc
East
Texas
Hasselt
D-Ga
Rough Test Set for Bill On Housing
Washington report on housing bill action in the House and Senate. FHA loan limits and mortgage insurance authorization are discussed as Congress debates extending and funding rental and urban redevelopment programs. The text notes aims to expand housing aid and reorganize agencies amid a funding crunch.
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Cing Committee
Iy Tt
Olga
Lilitery
Rush Snags Gas Bill in Senate Late Night Session
The Senate narrowly rejected a rush to adjourn as debate over a gas bill stretched into the night. Senator Clem nts, acting majority leader, said the measure was not on the program while Senator Daniel backed the bill, noting it was extremely late to start debate. The proposal would exempt producers from the FPC price fixing power and is tied to overturning a 1964 Supreme Court ruling.
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Fouse
Clemnts
D-Ky
Senate
Daniel
D-Tex
Allegut
Tine Howe
Harris Dow
Union Said Run by Reds
The government uses a 1964 law to move to have a law attorney charged Thursday against the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers based in Denver. The Subversive Activities Control Board will hold a hearing on the charge.
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Washinn
International Union of Mine, Mill Ang Smelter
Denver
Subversive Activities Control Board
U S Warns Yugoslavia Over Soviet Aircraft Ambition
The United States reportedly warned Yugoslavia that building Soviet MiG fighters could jeopardize U S aid to President Tito's government. Sources say Yugoslavia’s aviation industry has been asked to assemble SIG jets after deciding to start jet production years ago.
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United States
Yugoslavia
U. S
Britain
France
U S Cites Atom Arms Progress
The report notes progress in atomic weapons development with designs linked to the spectacular tests of 1968 and growing efficiency. It mentions a device tested in Operation Castle at the Pacific proving grounds last spring and speculation about a hydrogen fusion secondary triggered by a conventional A bomb encased in uranium.
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AEC
Pacific Proving Grounds
Kyger Creek blaze at Gallipolis power plant causes $100000 loss
A Thursday night fire at the Kyger Creek Power Plant near Gallipolis damaged conveyor belts and related structures. Firemen from multiple towns battled the blaze, which officials say originated from overheating bearings. Severe fire risk loomed if the fire reached deep bins, with potential major damage if it spread.
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Gallipolis
Kyger Creek
Desighe
Atomic Energy Commission
Iaverly
Harvey Brown
Martie Mishel
Babcock and Wilcox
Dix
Ohio Rio
Point Pleasant
Middle, Fort, Pomeroy
Racine
Omar
Stoth
J.B. Hareeld
George Halfinger
Ae Hs
Hai
Sing
Haifinger
Lms
Verdi Lutheran Pastor Convicted in Heresy Trial
Milwaukee mystery reports Rev. George P. Crist found guilty on five charges in the first heresy trial of the Fourth West Synod of United Lutheran Church. He denied central doctrines including the virgin birth, physical resurrection, and the supplanting of biblical miracles. Crist was suspended from pulpit duties pending further action.
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Milwaukee
M Nl
Guity
Woyear ‘Nitory Ok
Forthwest
United Liber Church
Sid
George P. Crist
Hie Howe
Wite
Srree
Oman
Stoatty
U S Buying British Jets
The United States plans to purchase 140 million dollars worth of British built fighter jets to replace American and Canadian models. The cost per plane is about 397000 dollars, with spares and parts included. The move follows prior RAF and defense needs since 1962 and 1962.
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Tumssun
United States
Royal Air
Bevan
Aes
RAF
Pias
Joe Makes New Blast On China Policy
Senator Joseph McCarthy urged Congress to back a hard stand with Nationalist China at Geneva talks with the United States next week. He charged the administration seeks a Far Eastern sell-out as Congress rushes toward adjournment and hopes to avoid accountability to the people.
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Communista
toCarthy Wis
China
Geneva
Senate
Lkeli
Congress
Former Moscow Correspondent Talks With Reds Better in Iowa
Whitney Clarin da Iowa reports nine years in Moscow and frustration meeting Russians. The piece notes earnings of $19,550 and discusses Soviet delegation discussions with American agricultural leaders. It highlights frank talks on Cold War issues and the significance of a beginning dialogue during the Taylor County Fair with Russians present in Livestock.
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Moscow
Reds
Iowa
Whitney Clarinda
Soviet Union
Ohio
Sov
Taylor County
Dulles Opposes Atlantic Union Move
Washington reports Secretary of State Dulles rejected a congressional proposal for a convention to discuss an Atlantic Union. In Columbus Ohio State University names an anti member faculty committee to succeed President Howard L. Bevis as he retires next year.
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Dulles
Atlantic Union
Jashington
Congres
Eisenhower
Atlantic
Lec Mittee
Columbus—Up
Ohio State Universiies
OSU
Howard L. Bevis
Kohler Talks Deadlocked Strike Enters Third Day
Union and company negotiators in the Kohler strike offered little comment as negotiations lingered into a third day. The CIO UAW represents about 3350 of the plant’s 4000 workers, insisting on rehiring striking members as a condition of settlement.
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Hicagl
Kohler Co
CIO
United Auto Workers
Cio-Uaw
Con Men Hunted After $60 Thousand Robbery
Reported as financier Kenneth and his brother were targeted in a $60,000 robbery after con men posed as buyers and planned to skim money from a staged deal. Robbery followed a staged meeting at their Toledo area homes, with one brother left behind and another driving away in an automobile. Authorities say the bandits offered a share of profits and promised large sums in exchange for the money.
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Newman
Robert “Crome
Kameetn
Kenneth
Te Nen
Wes
Asm
Toledo
Ian
Axle Tax Rule Heated Debate Across Ohio Legislature
Gov. Frank Lausche suggested a special session of the legislature to reconsider the axle tax rule after truckers in Ohio and neighboring states refused to pay. The dispute centers on a reciprocal pact and the potential cancellation of the tax if pressed.
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Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
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