Atomic test at Yucca Flat thrills observers near Nevada site
Dawn blast at Yucca Flat with 1000 troops and 20 reporters nearby produced a 300 foot fireball and dusty mushroom cloud. Officials described the test as measuring protection for houses and cars while observers from Las Vegas and beyond reported awe and mixed safety concerns.
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Yanks Erase Red Forces In Raid on UN Trenches
American infantry repelled a two company Chinese assault on Littl Gibraltar nine miles west of Yonchon on the Korean Western Front. Eighth Army said 315 Communists were killed or wounded in a seven hour battle as Allied troops fought with guns bayonets and grenades. Adlai Stevenson observed part of the fighting from a nearby hill bunker. Across the front Allied forces repelled eight probing thrusts and the week ended March 14 saw 1 180 Reds killed, 960 wounded and seven prisoners taken.
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Ruling Aimed At Rubenstein
The Supreme Court curtailed efforts by Serge Rubinstein to stay on Ellis Island. It held that a deportation challenge must start with habeas corpus after lawful detention, ending prior improvised routes to avoid custody. The decision shifts the avenue for challenging deportation to pretrial custody thresholds.
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Seek Mayor's Ouster In Gas Gun Dispute
Cleveland report notes Bedford Heights residents demand mayor removal after he fires a tear gas shell at an auto parts dealer. Victim Saul Goldstone, 35, lost sight briefly and remains partly blinded, with limited vision in one eye. Authorities investigate the incident and calls for accountability rise.
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Circleville Sailor Headed Home for Medical Care
Wesley Alonzo Hill of Circleville, a 21 year old crewman on the destroyer Brunner, was en route to the United States for treatment at Bethesda Naval Hospital after being diagnosed first with rheumatic fever and later with a rare dangerous skin disease.
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Oldest Altar Boy? Parish Honor Endures in Cleveland
Patrick J. McGreal, 79, has served as an altar boy at St. Patrick's Church for the past decade, making him one of the oldest in the United States to hold the role.
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Cooper Warns Against Get-Tough Proposals
Sen. Cooper of Kentucky cautioned that a get-tough policy toward Russia would doom any chance of peaceful settlement. Sen. Knowland urged UN action to brand Russia as Korea aggressor and to withdraw recognition of Red China, plus a Red China blockade. Sen. Ferguson backed a firm UN stance against what he called Russia's treason to the United Nations.
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U S Reveals Air Violations Over Alaska
U S Air Force officials said that sightings of unidentified aircraft over Alaska and Northern Canada are sporadic rather than regular. They noted some Russian survey flights may have occurred but none confirmed origin. one craft was intercepted. Distance across the Bering Strait is about 600 miles.
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Grunewald Stands Trial After Illness Bar Lifted
Judge Alexander Holtzoff ordered Henry Grunewald to stand trial on 31 contempt charges of Congress after a court heart specialist reported he was physically able to appear. The trial would begin after another case concludes.
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Tito Meets Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace
Yugoslav leader Tito met Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London amid heavy police guard. He had toured the British Museum and the Tower of London before a high speed luncheon signaling Western social acceptance of the wartime Communist leader.
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OSU Professor Dies After Heart Attack
Funeral services planned for Wednesday for Dr. Hugh E. Setterfield 52 associate professor of anatomy at Ohio State University. He died Monday from a heart attack and was national president of Alpha Epsilon Delta pre medical fraternity and author of numerous anatomy articles.
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Cooper urges full military program despite budget delays
Senator Cooper of Kentucky told President Eisenhower to present Congress with a fully founded U S military security plan even if it delays balance with the budget. He is joined by Senate Democratic leader Lyndon B. Johnson who said Congress will back a presidential military decision despite fears of trimming defense to fit the budget. Johnson warned the nation could be unprepared for a rapid war. Cooper called for expanding the Armed Services Committee probe to cover planes guns ships and other equipment to clarify needs for a possible Russian attack. Eisenhower has stressed a balanced budget starting July 1.
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Legislature Votes Today On Key Bills
The Ohio Legislature planned votes on two bills: an auto inspection mandate and a $15 million emergency fund for the highway department. Rep. Samuel L. Devine introduces the inspection bill in the House, while Sen. David Ferguson carries the highway funds proposal. A memorial joint resolution for Judge Verner E. Metcalf was adopted in the Senate.
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Russia Builds More Cruisers Than NATO Powers Combined
London reports that the Soviet Union has the world’s second most powerful navy. In the 1953 54 Navy estimates J P L Thomas said the Soviet program shows remarkable speed with many destroyers and submarines and now cruisers being built. He noted about 20 powerful cruisers and over 350 submarines.
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Things Aren't So Bad at the White House Irish Toast
Two Irishmen in the White House pressroom recall past Irish friends around President Truman and list officials. They note an Irish ambassador visiting with shamrock and joke about St Patrick's Day toast, naming Hagerty and President Eisenhower amid hopeful mood.
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Two Million Major Crimes Recorded in 1952
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover announced that 2 036 510 major crimes were recorded in 1952, the first time the figure surpassed two million. The total rose 154 350 from 1951, with increases in every major crime category.
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States May Forbid Pickets in Right to Work Conflicts
The Supreme Court ruled that states may forbid labor union picketing when it conflicts with state right to work laws. The decision also upheld the Federal Power Commission’s license for a private firm to build a multi million dollar hydroelectric plant on the Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids North Carolina.
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President weighs move to abolish lending agency
Eisenhower aides weigh abolishing the RFC to free assets for deficit reduction. Options include a presidential reorganization order or backing a Byrd bill to liquidate the agency and transfer functions. Assets total about 1.168 billion, with 679.6 million in loans and investments after losses.
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Ike Accepts Challenge in Bohlen Ambassadorship Fight
The Eisenhower administration seems to have accepted a showdown over Charles Bohlen's nomination as ambassador to Russia. Most Senate opponents are Republicans, while Bohlen delays due to a measles case postpone the hearing. Senator Bridges predicts 15 to 20 votes against Bohlen, but rapid confirmation is anticipated if the committee votes tomorrow.
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Truck Lobby Opens Fight On Tax Plan
Ohio trucking interests push back at a proposed pay as you go plan to fund roads with a 25 million dollar annual levy on large trucks plus a 23 million dollar fuel tax boost. The Ohio Trucking Association lines up witnesses for a House Public Affairs hearing led by President Kenneth Herriot and Executive Director Perry Ford.
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Dulles Plans Asian Visit
Secretary of State Dulles plans a May 10 departure for a two week tour to ten countries in the Middle East and South Asia. The trip aims to strengthen ties with the Arab world and speed a Middle East defense alliance against communism. He will travel by special plane stopping in Egypt Iraq Syria Lebanon Saudi Arabia Hashemite Jordan Libya Israel India and Pakistan.
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Paroles Granted to 68 Inmates Across Multiple Ohio Prisons
The state pardon and parole board released 68 inmates from Mansfield Marysville and Marion facilities effective April 23. Among those named are Perry Ayres grand larceny Eyman grand larceny Williams grand larceny Norris burglary and larceny Gibson burglary and larceny with offenses and parole dates noted.
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John R. Ayres
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Hocking
Walter R. Williams
Muskingum
Kenneth Norris
Jackson
Wesley Gibson
Former Loyalty Board Chairman Dies at 73
Seth W Richardson, 73, former chairman of the Loyalty Review Board, died at his home after a long illness. A Republican, he served as assistant attorney general in the Hoover administration and led the Subversive Activities Control Board under Truman. He was chief counsel for the Senate House committee investigating the Pearl Harbor disaster in 1946.
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UN Delegates Stall On Secretary General Pick
Delegates at the United Nations Delay action on selecting a new secretary general. The dispute centers on Lie era personnel policy and possible successors as Russia and the United States spar over leadership. Lester B. Pearson, a leading candidate, had his meeting canceled as delegations pressed for more discussion before deciding.
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Jurors Picked In Adams Trial
Ten jurors were seated for the first degree murder trial of Charles Eikleberry Jr. in Adams County. Defense lawyers protested the seating of at least five jurors. Judge Lang expected to finalize a jury and hear testimony potentially today. Eikleberry, a 25 year old farmer from Antioch, is accused of killing Ben K. Perry near the roadside in January.
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Sailors Nearing End Of 2 Month Sub Test
Twenty three sailors will emerge at New London Connecticut on Thursday from the sealed submarine Haddock after two months aboard in a Navy experiment studying effects of prolonged submersion. The test aims to model conditions for crewed operations in atomic powered submarines.
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Five Day Forecast Sees Warmer Weekend After Rain
Forecast shows temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal with highs around 50 to 58 and lows 31 to 35. Cooler Thursday and warmer by Saturday. Showers Wednesday and Thursday total about half an inch.
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