Commies Want Peace to Revise Air Power Idea
The Far East Air Force commander Gen Otto Weyland discusses lessons from Korea in an AP Tokyo interview. He argues air superiority crippled Communist forces while U S infantry held lines and the Navy protected sea lanes. Jets proved decisive, rockets and bombs extend jet capability to destroy factories and bases.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Far Fast Air Forces
Japan
United States
Otto P
Opie) Weyland
U. S
Fredom
Far East Air Force
U.S. Air Force
America
Europe
Far East
Tragedy at Kumbh Mela Stampede Kills Hundreds
About 200 Hindu pilgrims died and at least 1 000 were injured when a crowd at the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad surged toward the confluence of the Ganges and Jumna. The disaster struck as millions gathered for the holy bath during the festival.
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India
Allahabad
Ganges
Warmath Opens Minnesota Era as Gophers Coach
Murray Warmath arrived at the University of Minnesota to begin a new era in Gopher football. The Mississippi State College alumnus said his first task is to assemble a quarterback for a new split T offense and assess practice procedures with Wes Fesler, his predecessor.
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University of Minnesota
Murray Warmath
Mississippi State College
Wes Fester
Gophers
Fester
Fesler
Warmath
Minnesota
Murray
Roosevelt Fight Focuses on Money in Divorce Case
In Los Angeles Mrs. Romelle Roosevelt seeks 2000 dollars a month temporary alimony and 1500 dollars monthly support for three children from James Roosevelt. His attorney will subpoena Clifford A. McLin to obtain Roosevelt earnings records as part of defense. The case follows public accusations of misconduct with multiple women and counterclaims of blackmail and forced letters.
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Los Angeles
Romelle Roosevel
James Roosevelt
Samuel B. Picone
Clifford A. McLin
Roosevelt
International Falls approves streamlined charter in light turnout
In International Falls a new streamlined charter passed 566 to 103 to take effect April 1, cutting bond approval thresholds and simplifying village duties. In Virginia a 625000 fieldhouse bond won 2523 to 2501 with mayor and aldermen re-elected. Tower named two new aldermen amid record low turnout of 143 voters.
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Minnesota
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Tower
Glenn J. Bystrom
William E. Carson
Vatican Says Pope Pius XII Health Improving
The Vatican newspaper reports the Supreme Pontiff’s state continues to improve and dismisses Italian press claims of cancer. It notes recent medical exams show only a gastric disturbance and refutes reports of outside consultations tied to King George VI’s death.
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Last Yank Leaves Tokyo After Armistice Exchange
Cpl. Donald L. Wakehouse of Iowa City Iowa the last American remaining in Tokyo from the armistice prisoner exchange is to fly home Saturday after medical treatment since his return from a Red prison camp last August His departure leaves only one other former American prisoner of war in the Far East Cpl Claude J Batchelor remains under Army questioning from the pro-Communist group.
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Iowa City
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United States
Far East
Claude J. Batchelor
Army
Molotov proposes German plebiscite on alliance or peace
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov urged a nation wide plebiscite of 68 million Germans to choose between Western defense treaties and a peace treaty at the Berlin talks. He attacked the European Defense Community while Dulles and Bidault defended free elections and German unity through Western plans.
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V. M. Molotov
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Bidault
Dulles
European Defense Community
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Eden
Soviet Union
Western Alliance
Anthony Eden
Georges Bidault
Red Army
Russian diplomat spy missing in Tokyo aids U S on spy ring
An unnamed American military source says Russian diplomat Rostovrov, missing since Jan 24, is aiding U S intelligence by providing secrets on a spy ring in Japan. Rostovrov, possibly a lieutenant colonel in the MVD, fled from the Tokyo mission and is under close American surveillance. Two Tokyo-based Russian agents want to surrender to the Americans, while being guarded by five others.
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Tokyo
Japan
U. S
Okinawa
Yuri Alexandrovich Rostovorov
Rastovorov
MVD
Secret Police
Washington
Rastovoroy
Soviets
Communist Party
Bjornson to Speak at Lincoln Washington Day Observance
Pierre South Dakota Minnesota State Treasurer Val Bjornson will address the Lincoln Washington Day observance in Pierre on February 24. The event highlights historic ties and civic reflections with local officials and residents attending.
Austin Ambassador Plan seeks $1000 for travel fund
Eight organizations have donated 135 to the Austin Ambassador program to finance a trip abroad for a local youth. David Wick, promotion committee chair, says this is cash on hand though other city groups have approved more. The goal is 1000 to cover travel for an ambassador chosen from 24 nominees who will return to spend six months in Austin for speaking engagements.
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Austin
David Wick
Wick
Eisenhower Sees U.S. Economic Adjustment Ahead
President Eisenhower said the United States faces an economic adjustment period but remains confident of a positive outcome. He linked prosperity to the masses, rejected wage hikes during transition, and outlined positions on Bricker amendment loyalty reviews and Indochina. He urged calm over fear and left Senate to decide on Albert C. after presenting a broad conference agenda.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Eisenhower
United States
America
Indochina
Senate
Albert C
Seaway Bill Advances to U.S. Canada Seaway Plan
The House Public Works Committee approved a Senate passed bill authorizing the United States to join Canada in constructing the St Lawrence Seaway. The measure aims to open a new inland waterway linking Great Lakes ports with the Atlantic.
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House Public Works Committe Today
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Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
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