Leadership shakeup looms in Iowa parties before conventions
Senate approves controls stretch to parties as Iowa Republicans and Democrats plan leadership changes tied to upcoming state conventions. Democrats consider replacing Jake More of Harlan as state chairman after Linn County resolution criticizes him. State committee picks the chair.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Central Committee
Jake More
Harlan
More
Linn County
State Committee
Tes
Allies Repulse Red Attacks on Korean Front
United Nations infantry repelled three assaults by Chinese forces on the western Korean front around Baldy hill. U S Fifth Air Force bombed Changjin power stations in Korea and Manchuria, with six allied planes lost over the past week.
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Seoul
Korea
United Nations
North Korea
Manchuria
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Changjin
Chosin
Manhattan
Baldy
Fifth Air Force
Air Force unveils C119F cargo plane and highway pod
The Air Force demonstrated its new C119F flying van capable of carrying large cargo and paratroopers with short-field landings. Fairchild showcased a detachable cargo pod that can be hauled on highways, an improvement over XC-120 pack planes whose packs cannot be highway loaded. The C119F weighs over ten tons of cargo and offers greater range than prior designs.
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Washington
Air Force
Fairchild Aircraft Division
American Legion convention emphasizes seriousness this year
New York reports the American Legion convention will focus on seriousness with no nonsense gear on the out-of-order list such as water pistols and electric canes, reflecting strict controls and safety concerns.
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New York
American Legion
Taft Sees One Barrier To His GOP Nomination
Senator Robert A Taft said the sole remaining hurdle to his GOP nomination is the belief he cannot win in November He asserted there is no basis for that argument and claimed he can carry the election Taft spoke after a Charlottesville appearance and before the Chicago convention opening July 7 Texas supporters filed a large paper trail to prove seating while the delegation disputes proceed in Washington.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Chicago
Taft
Texas
Test
Henry Zweifel
Fort Worth
National
National Committee
Washington, D. C
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Virginia
GOP
United States
Western Europe
Notes Exchanged By Armistice Delegates In Korea
United Nations and communist negotiators exchanged notes through liaison officers in Munsan Korea. The Reds accused the UN of prolonging the war while the UN asked verification of four Red prisoner camps locations. Communists protested a three day armistice talks pause called by Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison to reconsider their stance as negotiations remained deadlocked over prisoner exchange.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
William K. Harrison
Auto Fatality Hits Ames Family Returning from Korea
A car crash at 4:30 am killed Hugh H. Marshall aged 54 of Dr Maines, Iowa, and seriously injured his wife Mrs Marshall. Their son Marine Sgt Alvin Hugh Marshall, 21, was also hurt with head injuries as they returned home from Korea after visiting their son.
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Hes Maines
Ames
Korea
Hugh H. Marshall
Maines
House Votes For Larger Cut in Europe Aid
The House approved a further 145.6 million dollars in military aid to Europe, lowering the year’s total to 3.128 billion. The 95 to 75 vote was subject to roll call later, with Republicans seeking more cuts across Europe and other regions. An easier vote approved 1.2 billion dollars for American air bases, while military construction was folded into a 10.283 billion dollar special appropriations bill. Further cuts to Truman’s 7.9 billion dollar program were anticipated.
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Washington
Europe
Truman
Sheia
Middle East
Far East
South America
House
Roy Mills Dies at 62 Father of Atlantic Woman
Roy Mills 62 of Cumberland died about 12:30 p m at his farm south of Cumberland after six months of illness and a week bedfast He was born Sept 23 1889 near Cumberland son of Charles and Ora Mills He married Ora Hayes Feb 7 1912 and they lived on a farm near Cumberland 39 years Surviving are his widow two children Mrs Jack Maher and Mrs Paul Petty seven grandchildren two brothers and five sisters Funeral at 2 p m Sunday at Lincoln Center Methodist with Rev K J Bressler officiating Burial in Greenwood cemetery
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Cumberland
Ora Hayes
Des Moines
Lincoln Center
Bernice Krauth
Massena
Charles Shindley
Wilmington
Calif
Carl Pollock
Gilbert Lacey
Perry Frederick
Cleghorn
Lincoln Center Methodist Church
K. J. Bressler
Grant
Greenwood Cemetery
Lineman Escapes Injury After 2300-Volt Contact
Spencer. Jerry Dean, a power line lineman, nearly died when his leg touched a 2300-volt line after a climbing hook slipped. He lost consciousness before fellow lineman Stuart Rickey and foreman Herb Sorenson steadied him and lowered him to the ground with a rope.
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Spencer
Jerry Dean
Dean
Stuart Rickey
Rickey
Herb Sorenson
Allies Protest Shackles Put On Berliners
Western Allies protested to Soviet authorities over inhumane shackles on Berliners restricting free movement. Thousands owning property in the east zone registered in a city survey as the protest notes demanded end to the bars or compensation for losses. U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson visited to reaffirm support for West Berlin amid heightened tension in the Soviet-occupied city.
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Berlin
East Zone
West Berlin
Sergei Dengin
Senate Rejects Exemption Bill in Tax Debate
Washington lawmakers faced a sharp rejection as the Senate voted 67 to 2 against a bill granting Congress members tax exemptions for living expenses in Washington. The House can accept the Senate’s stance or seek a compromise before adjournment amid a charged session.
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Washington
Senate
House
Sen. Long
Dla
Leaders of Business, Labor and Agriculture
Congress
Ingrid Bergman to Visit Los Angeles for Custody Interview
Actress Ingrid Bergman plans a six week stay in Los Angeles late July or early August with her daughter Pia 13 amid a custody dispute. The visit is to occur under U.S. consent and intended to arrange Pia's welfare. Bergman will be accompanied by a private secretary during the stay.
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Los Angeles
Ingrid Bergman
United States
Pia
Rhee supporters clash with police as assembly seeks exit
A mob of 600 demonstrators ringed the hall demanding the assembly bow to President EBhee. Police under the home minister formed double ranks to control the crowd while issuing calm orders. Observers and reporters were allowed in and out, and several assembly members were assaulted during attempts to leave. South Korea also lifted the 16 day ban on Voice of America broadcasts.
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Ee Bhee
Lee Bum Suk
Ebhee
Rhee
National Assembly
South Korea
Voice of America
Heart Attack Claims William F Nagel at 64
William F Nagel 64 died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday afternoon at his Atlantic area home. Born July 2 1887 in Luxembourg Germany he came to a Walnut area farm at 19. Survived by three daughters and several siblings. funeral Monday at 2 PM at Taylor funeral home with interment in Atlantic cemetery.
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Seventh Street
Weir
Luxembourg
Germany
Mr. Nagel
Conrad
Lucille Nagel
Walnut
Sophia Thoma
Avoca
Atlantic
Nagel
George Steffuson
Harlan
George Rains
Roswell
N. M
J. S. Sexton
Detroit
Mich
United States
Taylor Funeral Home
Atlantic Cemetery
Rookie cop makes quick car recovery near Des Moines
Des Moines rookie patrolman Ralph Eckhardt recovered a stolen car in ten minutes after receiving a radio report that no local vehicle owned by Orlando Rua had been stolen. He spotted the missing car on Fleur Drive and stopped the driver Archie T. Hale, 31, of Conley Gau., who admitted ownership.
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Des Moines
Ralph Eckhardt
Eckhardt
Orlando Rua
Fleur Drive
Archie T. Hale
Conley, Gau
Communists Denounce U S Attacks On Power Plants
Communist propaganda outlets denounced U S airstrikes on hydroelectric facilities on the Yalu river and at Chosin and Fusun reservoirs as deceptive. They labeled Secretary Lovett’s claim of legitimacy as a lie and framed the raids as a tactic to prolong the Korean War.
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U.S
Cig
Yalu
Chosin
Fusen
Dere Ie Lovett
Alan Winnington
Korea
Senate sends wage price control compromise to House
Senate approved a compromise extending wage price controls for ten months by voice vote and sent it to the House where action could come tonight. The current controls expire at midnight Monday, as Taile and conferees move toward final passage amid administration victory framing. Maybank expected House to stay in session late if needed to act.
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Washington
Senate
House
Am Administration
Rep. Taile
Maybank
Seasion
Kentucky Riot Starts Anew at Eddyville Prison
State police were summoned to the Kentucky state prison at Eddyville to quell another uprising as inmates, angered by heat and authorities, hammered at cell doors. Warden Jess Buchanan warned some cells are insecure and detainees may breach blocks as Dr. W. E. Watson reinforced the guards.
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Eddyville
Kentucky
Jess Buchanan
W. E. Watson
State Director of Correction
Buchanan
Tax Collector Parsons resigns after internal probe
Wichita, Kansas. A. Parsons, deputy collector of internal revenue at Leavenworth, has tendered his resignation effective Monday after an investigation of alleged indiscretions in the performance of duty. The resignation was forwarded to Internal Revenue Commissioner John B. Dunlap in Washington, D. C., for action.
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Wichita
Kas
N. A. Parsons
Internal Revenue
Leavenworth
Lynn Brodrick
Brodrick
Parsons
John B. Dunlap
Washington, D. C
Ray Hyndman Athlete Dies at 48 in Pickstown
Ray Hyndman 48 of Pickstown South Dakota former Atlantic high school athlete died of a heart attack yesterday in Pickstown. He set a 100 yard dash record at Atlantic high school and lived in Atlantic Cumberland areas before moving to Pickstown four years ago to work as a freight engineer on the Pick Dam. Survived by daughter Loretta Pigsley, father William Hyndman, and three brothers Cecil Cumberland Ross Anita Clark Vancouver Wash. Memorial services set for 3 p.m. at Ruland funeral home. remains to Cumberland cemetery.
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Ray Hyndman
Pickstown
S. D
Atlantic High
Cumberland
Mr. Hyndman
William J. Hyndman
Atlantic High School
Atlantic
Pick Dam
Loretta Pigsley
William Hyndman
Des Moines
Cecil
Ross
Anita
Clark
Vancouver
Wash
Ruland Funeral Home
Feneral
Cumberland Cemetery
Call on Telephone Saves Woman's Life
In Beltsville Maryland a wrong number call to Mrs Nan Gingell saved her life. Seconds earlier she stood with Miss Catherine Bearl 56 outside the gas station she runs. A tireless truck struck Miss Bearl fatally as Mrs Gingell answered the phone inside.
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Beltsville
Nan Gingell
Catherine Bearl
Weather forecast hints at heat and possible storms
Felt and warmer this afternoon. Partly cloudy and humid tonight and Sunday. Possible thunder showers extreme north tonight. Fair and continuing very warm with scattered thunderstorm activity beginning western part of state late afternoon.
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