Churchill and Stalin consider Big Three talks for world peace
British sources report Churchill informally discussed with the Soviet Union the idea of a Big Three conference to secure world peace. Soviets reportedly approved and proposed a meeting among Nick Lenim, Eisenhower, and Churchill between Moscow and Washington, possibly around Potsdam.
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London
Churchill
Russia
Georgi N. Malenkov
Eisenhower
Moscow
Washington
Potsdam
Britain
Jacob A. Malik
State Department
United States
U. S
France
House Group Eyes Contempt Charges on Witnesses
Washington May 19. The House Committee on Un American Activities weighs contempt charges against witnesses who refuse to testify about alleged Communist links. Charles E Ford warns of a Bar Association complaint against Rep Velde after a witness, Dr William T Parry of University of Buffalo, declines to name or accuse others. The committee presses for testimony on Red subversion in colleges. Contempt could bring up to a year in prison if upheld.
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Washington
Welde
Bill
House Committee On UN- American Activities
Charles E. Ford
Velde
American Bar Association
University of Buffalo
N.Y
Harvard
William T. Parry
Parry
Ford
Harvard Red
Rep. Clardy
R-Mich
Tornado and Floods Hit South sparking evacuations and deaths
A tornado near Griffin Georgia leveled a tenant house and three barns as a Gulf storm line moved northeast through Georgia and South Carolina. The system and accompanying floods killed four and forced about 2,000 Louisiana residents from their homes. Sabine River floods threatened Southeast Texas with a crest due next week, while heavy rain inundated Orange Texas.
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Associated Press
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Gulf
Georgia
South Carolina
Gulf States
Louisiana
Orange
Tex
Sabine River
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
New England
Pacific Northwest
Plains
Midwest
British Ship Reported In Distress Off Korea
The Coast Guard received a radio message stating the 1,880 ton British motorship Lady Wolmer was in distress 45 miles south. The signal came from Coast Guard cutter Taney, about 700 miles from the vessel off Korea.
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San Francisco
Coast Guard
Taney
UN Delays Key Truce Talks To Monday In Korea
United Nations Command delayed a critical truce negotiation meeting to Monday to allow revisions to the armistice plan. Sources say changes may set a time limit on Communist acceptance and involve adjustments to prisoner repatriation policies. The Communists protested, urging the talks not to drag on, while India and Britain saw potential merit in a revised framework. South Korea opposed the Red plan.
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United Nations Command
Armise
Indi
U. N
New York
U. S
Panmunjom
India
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Sweden
Switzerland
Britain
Canada
South Korea
Court Affirms Death Sentence for Clermont County Woman
Cincinnati May 19 The Court of Appeals for the First District affirmed the first degree murder conviction of Mrs. Davie Dean 54 of Clermont County farm wife in the poison death of her husband Hawkins Dean 68. The death sentence becomes mandatory as mercy was not asked. Dean to appeal to Ohio Supreme Court within 20 to 30 days and seek a stay. The court found no prejudicial error in the Clermont County trial or in the refusal to instruct on lesser offenses. Dean died last August and the state says she poisoned milk to gain about 21000 in her husband’s estate.
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Court of Appeals
First District
Davie Dean
Clermont County
Dean
Hawkins Dean
Charleston
W. Va
Oho Supreme Court
Clermont County Common Pleas Court
Red Air Force Refuses Combat as MIGs Suffer Losses
In Seoul on May 14 reports say the Chinese Red Air Force, battered after six days of air battles, refused combat and fled toward Manchuria as U S Sabres approached. Allied forces struck Red targets and rail lines while Red jets retreated beyond the Yalu. Capt Joseph McConnell Jr a top MIG killer was grounded after 16 kills in 106 missions.
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Seoul
Red Air Force
Manchuria
North Korea
Yalu
U. S
Joseph McConnell Jr
Apple Valley
Calif
McConnell
Argentina Opens Way For News Distribution
The Argentine government allowed U S news agencies to distribute news in Argentina again after a ban since May 12. Permits for Associated Press and United Press to operate their own communication stations were reinstated by Antonio Navatta, director of telecommunications.
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Buenos Aires
U. S
Associated Press
United Press
Argentina
Argentine Posts and Telegraphs Office
Antonio Navatta
Senate Narrowly Extends Defense Act Without Wages Freeze
The Senate voted 45 to 41 to amend a Defense Production Act extension, denying President Eisenhower broad power to freeze wages, prices, and rents in an emergency. The bill would extend government controls for defense supplies two years, with limited authority and war-declaration prerequisites. The Byrd amendment and party splits shaped the outcome as Congress awaits House action.
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Senate
Eisenhower
House
Congress
Taft II
Taft
Ohio
Sen
Capehart
R-Ind
Senate Banking Committee
Truman
Byrd
Virginia
Morse
Johnson
Texas
Daniel
D-Tex
Jenner
Eisenhower Proposes 5 Point Tax Plan For Nation
As Republicans show reluctant support for Eisenhower five point plan to delay tax cuts the president faces mixed reviews in Congress. Byrd argues cuts should await a balanced budget while House leaders praise the plan as a step toward relief and fiscal balance ahead of next year.
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House
Truman
Eisenhower
Martin
R-Mass
Taber
House Appropriations Committee
Reed
R-Ny
Ways and Means
Millikin
R-Cole
Senate
Rep. McCormack
D-Mass
Congress
Lie Receives $20,000 Terminal U N Pay
Ex Secretary General Trygve Lie ends seven years with the United Nations after a final settlement. Dag Hammarskjold approved a $20,000 terminal pay and a Pension of $10,000 a year for life to begin July 10. Lie received a $20,000 annual salary plus $20,000 for entertainment, use of the Forest Hills mansion with staff, and a car with chauffeur.
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United Nations
N. Y
Trygve Lie
U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
Lie
U. N. Assembly
Forest Hills
19 Year Old Housewife Delivers Siamese Twin Boys
In Inverness Nova Scotia a 19 year old housewife gave birth via Caesarean to Siamese twin boys joined near the neck to the navel. Dr Frank MacLeod said the twins weigh about 13 pounds and are perfectly developed with separate hearts and lungs. The mother, Mrs Max Wyrwas, is in satisfactory condition. the father is a 26 year old garage mechanic. An incubator housed the babies as provincial oxygen was flown in for emergency support. The twins are described as identical duplicates of the original Siamese twins. This is the couple’s first children. Mrs Wyrwas was told she had given birth to a boy.
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Inverness
N. S
Frank MacLeod
Inverness County Memorial Hospital
Max Wyrwas
Wyrwas
46 Killed 204 Injured In Nigerian Moslem Riot
In Kano Nigeria 46 people died and 204 were wounded as clashes erupted between Hausas and Southern Nigerians over a self government drive set for 1956. Troops patrolled the city to restore order after the weekend violence in the port city of 107,000.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Kano
Lake Chad
Niger River
Britain
Silver Dollar Outlay Alerts Charleston Teller
A man requested $500 in silver dollars be changed to folding money at a Charleston bank. Detectives arrested Roger Pence of Newark, Ohio, amid a warrant for stealing over 900 silver dollars. Pence carried several hundred dollars beyond the silver coins.
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Charleston
W. W. Fisher
R. L. Smith
Roger Pence
Newark
O. Smith
Dick Fitzsimmons
Pence
Spence
Defense Department Lists 48 Casualties in 815 Report
The Defense Department released list No. 815 naming 48 Korean War casualties. It shows 10 killed, 32 wounded, four captured and two injured.
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Washington
Defense Department
Severe floods drive families from homes across Southwest Virginia
High waters in Richlands Tazewell and Haysi Dickenson counties drive many families from residences as Clinch River and creeks rise. Roads flood across Rt 460 and Route 83 with detours through Hinton and water over dam spillways in Bluefield Prince ton. Officials report record river heights, bridges covered, and ongoing rain threats with evacuations and uncertain damage estimates.
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Richlands
Tazewell
Haysi
Dickenson County
Brooklyn Addition
Dalton Addition
Clinch River
Greyhound
Hinton
Beckley
Bluefield
Spanishburg
Princeton
McDowell County
Hill
Freeborn
Clinch Shed
J. M. Tarwater
Little Prater
Farmers Supply Co
Somnanet Audie Phipps
Telegraph
Ann Mullins
Virginia Highway Department
Grundy
Vansant
Virginia Mountains
Cumberland
Kentucky
A. L. Rhoads
West Virginia Water Service Company
Rhoads
Ada
Dulles Guides Oil Talks in Saudi Arabia Visit
U S Secretary of State John Dulles arrived at Aramco headquarters in Dhahran after meeting King Ibn Saud in Riyadh. He discussed oil development with Aramco Board Chairman F A Davies as daily output nears 800 000 barrels. Dulles then dined with the Emir and planned a trip to New Delhi for talks with Prime Minister Nehru amid heavy security measures.
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Saudi Arabia
U. S
Dulles
Arabian-American Oil Company
Aramco
Riyadh
Ibn Saud
F. A. Davies
Harold Stassen
New Delhi
Nehru
Eisenhower
Liberal Trade Policy Seen In Vienna Report
United States delegation told the International Chamber of Commerce that President Eisenhower seeks a liberal trade policy. Warren Lee Pierson, airline executive and head of the U S delegation, said American trade policies could become less restrictive. Russians showed interest by sending two observers as the Soviet forces commander in Austria, Lt Gen V I Sviridov, ignored an invitation to the opening session. Pierson cited Eisenhower’s recommendations to extend the reciprocal trade agreements act repeal the Buy American act and simplify customs procedures as forward looking.
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Vienna
Austria
United States
Congress of the
International Chamber of Commerce
Eisenhower
Warren Lee Pierson
U. S
V. I. Sviridov
Pierson
Eisenhower outlines five point tax program for nation
President Eisenhower delivers a radio address detailing a five point tax plan to sustain defense in the “age of danger.” He urges keeping income and corporate levies, delaying social security tax increases, and delaying excise tax cuts while arguing taxes must stay high for national security. He cites Soviet threat and calls for steady, long term readiness and economic policy.
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Washington
Eisenhower
ABC
Congress
Hisennower
Russia
United States
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