Reds to Free 11 Imprisoned U. S. Fliers
At Geneva talks with U S Ambassador Wang Ping nan Peiping said 11 American airmen jailed as spies would be released and arrive in Hong Kong on Thursday to be turned over to the United States. The exchange follows talks aimed at easing Far East tensions and includes repatriation of about 40 American civilians.
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Hong Kong
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Peiping
Wang Ping-nan
Warsaw
U. Alexis Johnson
U. S
Czechoslovakia
Far East
Wang
Johnson
U.S
Washington
Tokyo
Red China
Wang Ping-wen
Doll Maker Apologizes for Eisenhower Toy Controversy
David Rosenstein, head of the National Doll Manufacturers Association, apologizes for a publicity release claiming the industry was shocked by President Eisenhower buying Swiss dolls for grandchildren. He says the release was not authorized and reflects an overzealous press agent. Rosenstein says he admires the President’s gift choice and has bought dolls at the same Geneva shop.
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New York
David Rosenstein
Eisenhower
Rosenstein
National Doll Manufacturers Assn
Geneva
Gunmen Kidnap Managers, Loot Two Rapid City Markets
In Rapid City South Dakota three gunmen abducted Sooper Cooper and Safeway managers Hugh L Boyd and Milton Semrau, forcing them from their homes to open safes. The families were released about three miles northwest of the city. The amount taken is not disclosed.
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Rapid City
S.D
Hugh L
Doc) Boyd
Milton Semrau
Safeway Markets
Congressmen Keep Working As Adjournment Plans Stall
Congress faces stalled adjournment as disputes over public housing and pay raises for its staff hold up action. Lawmakers in both chambers push last minute efforts while many members head home or on trips. Senate and House conferences focus on housing legislation among the remaining major measures.
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Senate House
Eisenhower
Heat Wave Lingers as Showers Briefly Relieve
Sweltering conditions persist across the region with mid 90s to 100s reported. A seven minute shower near Spring Valley offered brief relief while towns like Sac City posted a 109 degree high. Widespread heat caused multiple deaths and wind damage in Iowa as officials seek rain and longer relief.
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John Westron
Sac City
Iowa
Libby Farms
Spring Valley
Mercury
Twin Cities
Eisenhower Welcomes Release of 11 American Airmen
President Eisenhower said the release of 11 American airmen by Red China brings nationwide relief and joy. The White House released the statement shortly after a radio address announced the fliers would be freed with advance word from the British attache in Peiping.
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Eisenhower
China
White House
James C. Hagerty
Peiping
Weekend Minnesota Toll Reaches Nine Fatalities
An Otisco man dies when his car leaves Highway 14 near Owatonna. A convertible crash west of Watertown kills two Delano youths and injures four others, raising the weekend toll to nine. Additional fatal and injury accidents include a Ada pair and a Dougherty resident, with multiple injuries and a head-on collision near Shakopee.
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Delano
Watertown
Minnesota
Francis E. Pfeifer
Edward Pfeifer
Minn
Highway 14
Owatonna
Rita Pearson
Clinton
Dale Yantes
Grand Forks
Drang Sannes
Minard Jensen
Fisher
Sidney Larkness
Fargo
N.D
Walker
Jordan
Shakopee
Arnold Jabs
Red China frees 11 U.S. airmen amid spy scandal
Peiping radio said 11 U.S. airmen previously convicted of espionage would be released immediately after their nearly two month detention. The fliers, who had been sentenced last November, were reported to have behaved well, with the military tribunal ordering their release and transfer to Hong Kong for return to the United States.
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Peiping
Harold E. Fischer Jr
Swea City
Iowa
Hong Kong
Red China
Graf
Far East Air Force
North Korea
Red
Manchuria
U. S
Secret Intelligence Service
Red Radio
Supreme People’s Court
China
Freedom for 11 airmen sentenced to prison
Eleven airmen are named with sentences ranging from 4 to 10 years. Col. John Knox Arnold Jr of Silver Spring Maryland receives 10 years while Maj. William H. Baumer of Lewisburg Pennsylvania gets 8. Others include Capt. Eugene J. Vandi Clayton New York 6 years and several 4 year terms. Shot down in ’53.
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Silver Spring
William H. Baumer
Lewisburg
Eugene John Vandi
Clayton
N. Y
Elmer F. Lelewellyn
Missoula
Mont
Wallace L. Brown
Banks
Ala
John W. Buck
Armathwaite
Tenn
Howard W
Joyful reactions as 11 American airmen freed by China
Families of Minnesota airmen imprisoned since January 1953 express elation after reports that Red China ordered the release of 11 American airmen. Mrs. Harry Benjamin Jr. says she is overwhelmed and had to take a day off from work. The airman's mother notes relief, linking hope to the Geneva conference.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Red China
Worthington
Minn
Harry Benjamin Jr
Benjamin
Charlene
Plane Lost in Fog Crashes Near Hibbing Injuring Couple
A Mountain Iron couple, Wayne L. Haskin and his wife Genevieve, were injured when their light airplane hit telephone lines and crashed into a ditch two miles east of Hibbing after takeoff from Eveleth en route to Sauk Centre. They were hospitalized with back injuries and bruises. Mrs. Haskin's back injury was severe.
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Mountain Iron
Man
Here
Wayne L. Haskin
Genevieve
Eveleth
Sauk Centre
Haskin
Duluth
846000 Salk Shots Will Go To Children 5-9
Washington reports the Public Health Service allocated 846,000 polio vaccine shots for children aged 5 to 9. Private physicians and public health agencies will receive allocations as states report needs, with further doses to follow as supply expands. State by state figures begin with Iowa 12,204 and Wisconsin 22,428 cubic centimeters.
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Public Health Service
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Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
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