Reds Bow to UN Demands in Laos Break Hope Ends
Vietminh units reportedly withdraw from Luang Prabang and Plaine des Jarres as supply line strain and monsoon rains slow the 25 day invasion of Laos. French spokesmen caution on scope but fear a possible end to the push, with pockets still around Ing Sisavang Vong and the plain as patrols probe.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Laos
Thailand
Burma
Luang Prabang
Plaine Des Jarres
Xiegkhouang
Viet Nam
Ing Sisavang Vong
E¢ Vietminh
Xiengkhouang
Mekong
U S Debates Southeast Asia Aid and UN Role
Congress backs new aid for Southeast Asia while opposing troop deployment. Dulles pushes UN involvement over Indochina and Laos crises. A Korean truce talks update notes a rebel plan offering a neutral prisoner repatriation commission with five nations and a timetable for processing prisoners.
Hesson Found Innocent In Grand Larceny Case
Ernest Hesson former Mason County sheriff and city police chief was found innocent of a grand larceny charge in Circuit Court. The case arose from a 1952 home burglary at the Chandoha residence and involved $65 reportedly collected by Hesson and later supposed to be sent to the Chandohas. Evidence showed restitution was made by the boys, and Hesson testified he collected the money to forward to Mrs. Chandoha who planned a Mexico residence.
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Point Pleasant
Ernest Hesson
Hesson
Mason County
City Police
J. T
Mary Chandoha
Chandohas
Jefferson Blvd
Walter Rice
Chandoha
Mexico
City Hall
Vote Buying Indictment Quashed in West Virginia Court
In Point Pleasant, John McCausland’s election law case saw a demurrer granted for a faulty indictment. The May primary vote buying charges stem from a single investigation into voting irregularities and road commission improprieties. McCausland faces two trials this term, one on May 11 and another May 12 with L. D. Bechtle.
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Point Pleasant
John McCausland
Circuit Court
McCausland
State Road Commission
Wil- Bardin
Raymond Musgrave
L. D. Bechtle
Circleville Sailor's Illness Still Mystery
A 21 year old sailor from Circleville Ohio remained at Bethesda Naval Hospital for nearly two months as doctors conduct diagnostic studies. Wesley A Hill is treated after being flown from French Morocco on March 17 for a rare skin disease.
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Washington
Circleville, O
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Navy
Wesley A. Hillstill
Young Hill
French Morocco
Flying Tackle Tosses Young Thief for Loss
In Wheeling West Virginia a former football player uses a flying tackle to stop a brash young robber in downtown. Detective Sgt. Ray Lucas identifies the student as 19 year old Guy Anthony Cuthbert son of a Rayford coal executive. The captor is Husky Gene Colvin of Martins Ferry Ohio.
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Wheeling
W.va
Ray Lucas
Guy Anthony Cuthbert
Rayford
Husky Gene Colvin
Martins Ferry
Ike To Speak In New York
President Eisenhower flies to New York City for a major appearance at the New York State Republican Committee banquet. Tickets cost 100 dollars, with overflow crowds at the Astor and Waldorf Astoria. he will speak twice, live on NBC from the Waldorf and on tape for ABC and CBS recordings.
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Washington
Eisenhower
New York City
New York State Republican Committee
Astor
Waldorf Astoria
the Waldorf
NBC
ABC
CBS
Bill To End Legal Divorce Snarl OKd
The Senate approved a bill to recognize divorces granted in any state across all 48, aiming to end cross state legal conflicts. It would protect millions from possible prosecution and harassment when states have differing divorce laws. Senator McCarran of Nevada sponsored the measure.
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Bill
Washington
Senate
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen. McCarran
D-Nev
France Opposes U S Move on Laos Invasion Plan
France informs Washington it opposes bringing the Vietminh led invasion of Laos before the United Nations. Secretary Dulles says he is exchanging views with France Laos Viet Nam and Thailand on a possible airing of the Laos crisis. Bidault has handed Dillon a memo outlining France’s opposition and warnings about international belligerent status for Ho Chi Minh. The United States reportedly understands France’s reasoning though not wholly convinced.
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Paris
France
United States
Laos
Indochina
United Nations
U. S
John Foster Dulles
Congressional
Viet Nam
Thailand
Lontin
Georges Bidault
Douglas Dillon
Foreign Office
Frances
Ho Chi Minh
Probers Hear Reds Groomed Defense Boss
House investigators heard testimony that the Community party planned a future defense secretary amid a Red revolution. Robert Gladnick, ex Communist and AFL organizer, said Irving Velson headed the party's military program and Velson dismissed the claim as fantastic.
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Reds
New York
House
Community Party
America
Five Die When Ship Duke of York Collides Off Harwich
A North Sea collision near Harwich sliced the Duke of York. Five lives lost and twelve injuries reported aboard the 4190 ton British steamer. About 500 passengers and crew were saved from the Haiti Victory after the crash. four bodies were unidentified and three American women were feared among the dead. Workers pried into the mangled hull as tugs guided the ships to a berth.
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Harwich
England
U. S. Air Force
Haiti
Duke of York
Pedestrian killed on U.S. 40 in Cambridge
William F. Altman, 79, of Dayton was struck by an automobile on U S 40 and killed Wednesday.
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Cambridge
William F. Altman
Dayton
U. S. 40
Wellston Soldier Recovers After Near Death
Ex POW Cpl. John L. Robinson 20 of Wellston Ohio nearly died after arrival from the Far East. Doctors battled 12 hours to revive him using stimulants and an oxygen tent. Marine Corps Captain Dr Walter Riley credited with saving him as he recovered from a coma and iron lung. He faces transfer to a military hospital in about 10 days.
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Traiis Air Force Base
Calif
John L. Robinson
Far East
Air Force
Robinson
Buel Robinson
Wellston
Ohio
Walter Riley
Los Angeles
Riley
Marine Corps
Corporal Robinson
Vandenberg to retire as Air Force chief of staff
Gen Hoyt S Vandenberg will retire on June 30 after serving as Air Force chief of staff since April 30 1948. An exchange of letters with Secretary E Talbott shows approval of retirement. His four year term ended April 30 1952 and was extended by 14 months.
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Washington
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
Vandenberg
E. Talbott
Talbott
Joint Chiefs of
Jaff
Combat Pay Reversed for Ohio Guard in Korea
The Army reversed its stance and ruled that soldiers who fought with the Ohio National Guard battalion in Korea are eligible for combat pay. Rep. Bow of Ohio was advised on the change. The 987th Armor Field Artillery battalion, recruited from Canton Alliance, served in Korea in 1951 and early 1952.
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Washington
Army
Ohio National Guard
Korea
Rep. Bow
R-Ohio
Army Ee
Jury Convicts Mother Of Drowning Foster Daughter
DESARC Arkansas. Linda Head, 33, convicted of second degree murder in the drowning of her foster daughter in a rain barrel. Jury rejects first degree charges. she receives a 12 year prison term. Husband James Head accused, committed to state hospital for insanity.
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Desarc, Ark
Linda Eppre Head
Bond Issue Passes in Muskingum Township Primary
In Marietta voters approve a $250 000 school bond issue by 62 percent. Benjamin B. Cain wins the Republican nomination for mayor of Marietta defeating A Farrell 1065 to 197.
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Marietta
Muskingum Township
Benjamin B. Cain
Main Marietta
A. Farrell
Tax Fixing Plots Bared By McCarthy Senate
A McCarthy subcommittee report reveals alleged tax fixing tied to California cases with cash as a lure and murder as a threat. It notes links between Russell Duke, Edward P. Morgan, and a former Senate counsel, detailing claimed code messages about tax matters. Morgan denies any code arrangement with Duke.
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Washington
California
Sen. McCarthy
Senate Investigations
Senate
Russell
Duke
Edward P. Morgan
McCarthy
State Dept
Morgan
Three Linemen Electrocuted Near Youngstown
Ohio Edison Co workers installing a new line were fatally shocked when they touched a high voltage line. D. J. Vogelsand 41 from Poland, Albert Taylor 27 and William James Smith 26 from Youngstown died. Charles McIltee 44 and Ernest Sferra 31, both of Youngstown, were hospitalized in critical condition. Lloyd Geiber of Youngstown survived the shock and aided the rescue.
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Youngstown
Ohio Edison Co
D. J. Vogelsand
Surburban
Poland
Albert Taylor
William James Smith
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Charles McIintee
Ernest Sferra
Lloyd Geiber
Red Cross Plans 125th Anniversary Observance
The American Red Cross will mark the 125th birthday of Henry Dunant with ceremonies at national headquarters led by Swiss minister Charles Bruggman and mirrored by local chapter observances around the country.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Henry Dunant
International Red Cross
Charles Bruggman
U. S
Red Cross
W J
Moonshine Stills Operated on State Official Farm
Four Negroes were arrested Wednesday and charged with operating three 1000 gallon moonshine stills on the farm of State Revenue Commissioner Charlie Redwine, the chief liquor law enforcement officer.
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Fayetteville
State Revenue
Charlie Redwine
U.S. Korea casualty toll rises by 395
The announced U.S. battle casualties in Korea increased to 134,805, up 395 from the previous week. The figure reflects ongoing fighting in the Korean theater as of the latest government tally.
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Washington
U.S
Korea
Speed Trap Curb Sought by Ohio House
The Ohio House plans a vote on a bill to curb radar speed traps by requiring warning signs 500 feet before zones using radar equipment. Rep. Terry Drake sponsors the measure amid widespread use of radar by at least 25 counties and by the State Highway Patrol.
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Columbus
Ohio
Terry Drake
Drake
State Highway Patrol
Marine declines salvation in crowded Seoul sermon
A 210 pound Marine, Cpl. Paul Dansky of Clinton Mass, stands with others as an evangelist preaches to soldiers in Seoul. When a crowd member asks if he wants to be saved he answers I dont need saving Im a Marine, demonstrating his faith and resolve.
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Seoul
Cpl
Paul Dansky
Clinton
Mass
Dansky
Mack
Battleships Bombard Wonsan and Northeastern Korea
The New Jersey and Bremerton bombarded Wonsan harbor while a destroyer supported them. Dive bombers from the Princeton and Valley Forge damaged a red metal processing plant near Songkin. Navy reports say heavy anti aircraft fire marked air strikes as Corsairs and Skyraiders hit key sites.
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Seoul
New Jersey
Bremerton
Wonsan
Princeton
Valley Forge
Korea
Siberia
Komdock
Songkin
Navy
Youthful swimmer Kathy Tongay dies in Florida
Kathy Tongay, aged under six, died in Miami after convulsions following daily swimming. Homicide Detective Charles Sapp ordered an autopsy at the request of the parents, Mr and Mrs Russell Tongay. Her older brother Bubba, seven, also swam the Mississippi River years ago and a planned English Channel attempt was abandoned.
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Miami
Fla
Kathy Tongay
Homicide
Charles Sapp
Sapp
Russell Tongay
Russell Jr
Kathy
Bubba
Mississippi River
Tongay
English Channel
FCDA Plans Zanesville Depot For Ohio Medical Supplies
The Civil Defense Administration outlines moving medical supplies into a 101000 square foot warehouse in Zanesville to serve Ohio and nearby states in case of air attack. Congress is asked for funds to establish more depots in Ohio in the new fiscal year starting July 1. Senate and House Armed Services committees have reviewed leasing the Zanesville space.
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Washington
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Cleveland
Been
Kn Fcda
Zanesville
Ohio
FCDA
Congress
Senate
House Armed Services Committees
Zanes‘ville
De Gaulle Declares RPF No Longer a Party After Loss
Paris reports Gen Charles De Gaulle scuttling the Rally of the French People after local defeats. He says deputies may act under their own names and vows to return to a regeneration crusade, returning to isolation at his villa.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
National Assembly
RPF
Rally of the French People
France
de Gaulle
Aes
Ers
Eighth Atomic Test Delayed by Weather at Nevada Proving Ground
Unfavorable weather postponed the eighth atomic blast of the spring series at the Nevada Proving Ground. The Atomic Energy Commission said data could not be obtained and rescheduled the shot for about 8 30 a.m. PDT Thursday. About 2000 Army troops will be deployed 9800 yards from ground zero.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Nevada Proving Ground
Atomic Energy Commission
Buckeye Sheriffs' Reward Divided Among Seven
The Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association divided a 1000 reward among seven Southern Ohioans for leading to the capture of Charles Eikieberry Jr. and William Vandal, slayers of Adams County Sheriff Ben K. Perry. Recipients were Amos Bickleberry 350 Sardis Roy Stein 150 Sardis Fred Palmer 100 West Union Jack Phairgraf 100 Woodsfield Denzil Eaton 100 Woodsfield William Hendrickson 100 Woodsfield William White 100 West Union.
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Columbus
Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association
Broadway Producer Mum on Red Ties
New York producer Lee S. Sabinson refused to confirm or deny being a communist before the House Un American Activities Committee. Sabinson said he is not presently a party member after committee witnesses identified him as such in prior testimony.
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New York
Finian
House Un-American Activities Committee
Lee S. Sabinson
Sabinson
Area Vets Return From Far East
Sgt Francis L Brooks and Pvt Charles E Wolfe arrived here Tuesday after serving in the Far East. Brooks is of Glouster Route 3 and Wolfe of Nelsonville Route 1.
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Seattle
Francis L. Brooks
Glouster
Charles E. Wolfe
Nelsonville
Far East
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