Eisenhower Defends Air Power Record in Pentagon Talk
At a Pentagon news conference ending his 40-year career, Gen Dwight D Eisenhower defends his air power policy against Sen Tafts charges of weakness. He recalls pushing for a separate Air Force and notes efforts with Gen Carl Spaatz to win a 70 group Air Force while urging mobile air units. He also stresses the threat of subversion and bribery, the importance of Europe and NATO, and the need to keep western Europe from falling to communism. The event drew about 100 reporters among a 205-seat audience.
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Confederate money value offered by Baytown merchants
Twenty five Baytown merchants in cooperation with The Baytown Sun promote Confederate money as merchandise value. Reproductions of Confederate currency from 6 cents to 100 dollars are usable toward purchases. Ads note a two dollar set of dishes or a $100 bill toward a television set may be accepted.
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Last Primaries Hold Key Eisenhower Taft Clash
California and South Dakota held the final 1952 GOP primaries as Taft and Eisenhower vie for delegates. Taft expected strong showings in farming South Dakota, while Eisenhower prepared to leave the Army and deliver a civilian campaign kick. Taft led in delegates early, with 133 pledged and 139 to be decided, as Warren aimed to carry California’s 70 delegates.
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Four More POWs Wounded as Guards Enforce Orders
Koje Island Korea June 3 AIA guards shot and wounded four North Korean prisoners Tuesday night raising POW casualties to one killed and nine wounded in the past 24 hours. The latest incident occurred at Compound 8 where prisoners refused to remove laundry drying on the barb wired fence. The army spokesman said prisoners acted antagonistically and none was seriously wounded. Ten prisoners were surrendered for medical care with two remaining inside the compound treated with medical supplies from the Communist side. Earlier Tuesday a guard gun explosion killed a Communist and two were wounded. Monday night another shooting occurred during an attempted escape. A North Korean officer was killed last Thursday by accidental discharge of a Browning rifle.
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Reds challenge Reds to see for themselves on POWs
PANMUNJOM The United Nations challenged the Communists to participate in an impartial screening of 169000 prisoners held by the Allies to decide who wishes to go home Maj Gen William K Harrison senior Allied delegate to the truce talks said the Reds refuse while claiming only 70000 percent want repatriation He said their stance proves they fear facts and use the POW issue to obstruct negotiations
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Texas Oklahoma steel strike halts production across mills
About 6,500 steel workers in Texas and Oklahoma joined a nationwide walkout Tuesday, halting mine to mill production. Lone Star Steel in Lone Star and Bethlehem units in Tulsa and Corsicana reported partial or full shutdowns, with standby crews at Port Arthur and Linden Jacksonville mines. Several Houston area plants including Sheffield, Armco, Rheem, Ten Coal Iron Rail, and American Chain faced immediate impact as unions pressed action begun Monday afternoon.
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650000 Men Leave Plants Across Nation
Pittsburgh reports a nationwide steel strike tied to a wage dispute. About 650,000 United Steelworkers members walked out, threatening 500,000 tons daily, with few companies already signed and talks underway to renew negotiations on a contract due to expire. Industry negotiator John Stephens said a firm offer remains on the table, framed as give and take, while some big mills may begin operations to restart production.
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Truman to urge Congress for special steel crisis law
Washington reports on Tuesday that President Truman is expected to ask Congress for emergency legislation to resolve the steel crisis. A White House reply was cautious. Officials anticipate a special message to both houses possibly Tuesday outlining options including an 86 day injunction or new union company wage talks.
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Guess He Just Wasnt Meant To Die
In Florence Italy on June 3 Giorgio Pasiceri, 24, tried to end his life with sleeping pills and lay on rural railway tracks. Five hours later he was found asleep between the rails after trains had passed over him without harm. Authorities cite family troubles as a motive.
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Cowart Case: Expenditure Fee Arrest and Appeal
Federal judge denied a new trial but released 45 year old Cowart on a 5000 dollar bond until June 23. He had been an assistant to the Production on Marketing Administrator and faced charges for expediting a 43973 freight claim against the government for Capital Prefabricates in Feler Texas. The case centers on a 1300 dollar fee alleged to speed the claim.
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Citizens Asked To Help In Anti Fly Drive City
City Manager Middleton said the city would do everything possible to prevent polio spread by disease carrying flies while seeking full resident cooperation. County actions followed 41 new polio cases in Harris County over the weekend, with fatalities and illnesses in Baytown and Houston areas. Health officials plan crackdowns on cafes, groceries for uncovered garbage, and spraying plus cleaning efforts. Rice Institute’s Dr. Chandler argues individual action is key. Baytown sprays begun in Wynnewood Gulf Beach West Baytown Morrell Park areas. hand sprayers used on drainage ditches and a garbage dump site.
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Highlands Watch Your Dogs After Rabies Fear
Highlands residents were told Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff MM Brown to tie or pen their dogs for observation due to a rabies outbreak in the town. Brown reported three of four or five dogs in the Highlands area recently killed were rabid and urged residents to secure pets along Magnolia Harris and Jones roads after incidents on Sunday.
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Fish each season slips past as boats sit idle
A terse harbor note laments missed angling chances as anglers recall past bites and current season delays. Local voices mention weather, timing, and opportunity lost without clear names or dates.
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