Condition of Welles Improves After Collapse
Washington UP former Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles, 56, is in serious but not critical condition after collapsing in an open field amid subfreezing temperatures. He suffered a heart attack during a midnight walk near his Oxon Hill Maryland estate and was found unconscious beside a frozen brook Sunday morning.
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Europeans Seek Boost in U.S. Forces in Europe
Army Secretary Royall said Western European officials asked for a higher U.S. troop presence in Europe. He noted no recommendation for increases in Germany and called strength a relative issue. He cited a 13,000,000 Russian camps figure and praised European resolve after the Berlin Dec 5 election.
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Damaging Waves Found in Collins Radar Experiment
Collins Radio Company researchers report microwaves used in high frequency experiments can damage the eyes and cause cataracts in animals. Dr. Winfield W. Salisbury says protection is in place and no personnel have been harmed.
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Mindszenty Arrested in Hungary Espionage Case
Cardinal Mindszenty, primate of Hungary, was arrested Monday in Budapest on charges of espionage treason and black market currency dealings. The ministry of interior released the accusation while Vatican reports say police had kept close watch on his home amid ongoing religious resistance to Hungarys Communist regime.
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Woman Falls in Unheated Home Found After Hours
Miss E. Minna Walker a 75 year old retired teacher was found in a near freezing kitchen of her Ninth Street home after lying injured for about 12 hours. G E Rankin reported cries for help and police and ambulance services took her to St Luke's hospital where she was treated for possible head injury. She said she fell Christmas day and did not know how long she had been unconscious.
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Food Prices in C R Drop Again
A Cedar Rapids report from the bureau of labor statistics shows October to November price declines in family food bills for the fourth straight month. Meat, pork chops, round steak, and bacon fell, while overall food costs remained above a year earlier.
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Reds Nab Six U S Soldiers On German Border
German police reported six Americans with a German border guard were arrested by Russians Sunday on the U S Soviet border in Germany near Kassel. The Americans part of the United States Constabulary were in two jeeps and fired about 20 shots before seizure. They were taken to Gerstungen in the Soviet zone with a speedy return promised.
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Holiday Death Toll Tops 395 Nationwide
The Christmas weekend saw at least 395 deaths nationwide from accidents and other causes. Traffic crashes accounted for 276 fatalities from Friday evening to Sunday midnight, surpassing earlier NSC estimates, with 119 deaths from miscellaneous causes, including at least 37 from residence-related incidents.
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Rutledge extradition hearing date to be set soon
Jefferson City Missouri sources say an extradition hearing for Dr. Robert C. Rutledge may be held Wednesday or Thursday. Governor Donnelly plans a conference with Attorney General Taylor before deciding on the extradition request from Iowa.
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Waves Batter Carrier on Rescue Trip to Greenland
The carrier Saipan fights heavy seas northward toward Greenland to reach 13 airmen stranded on an Arctic icecap. Bad weather blocks rescue, radio aerials damaged, crew seasick while Col Balchen heads to rescue HQ.
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Peace Hope Of Chinese Dimmed By Communist List
Hopes for peace in China faded as a Communist radio broadcast named war criminals to be punished by a people's court. The list headed Chiang Kai-shek Mme Chiang Sun Fo and top leaders fueling expectations of continued fighting and possible siege of Nanking.
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Ray Ingham Dies Of Heart Attack At 58 In Cedar Rapids
Ray Ingham 58 a Cedar Rapids public utility executive died at home 2010 First Avenue NE at 8 am Sunday cause a heart attack. He was vice president and general manager of Central States Electric and Iowa Electric, succeeding Frank Fratcher in 1947. Born July 8 1890 in Toledo he came to Cedar Rapids 32 years ago as a lineman. He married Elizabeth Tebbe December 27 1917 and belonged to St. Pauls Methodist Mizpah lodge Cedar Rapids Rotary Club and several Masonic groups. Surviving are his wife a daughter Mrs H S King Indianapolis a son Lt Ray L in San Antonio and two grandchildren. Services Wednesday 3:30 pm Turner chapel Rev Marvin B Kober Rose Croix burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call.
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Hospital Roll of Vets Now Stands at 108,000
The Veterans Administration estimates about 108,000 war veterans are in hospitals this holiday season. About 50,000 are long term patients hospitalized a year or more. The chaplaincy service urges the public to visit those veterans who can receive visitors.
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Reformers Question Machines In A Digging Gaffe
A self styled reformer watches a trench being dug by machines and urges replacing the work with hundreds of men with shovels. The superintendent retorts by suggesting a thousand men with teaspoons instead.
Cedar Rapids Weather Prophet Predicts Snow Delays
Streets Commissioner Williams of Cedar Rapids amused city officials with yet another forecast as he warned no snow for 24 hours. His past hits and misses have sparked belief and ribbing, while the city preps for potential overtime costs from future storms.
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Arraignment Delayed in Death of Colorado Coed
Joe S Walker aged 31 charged with the slaying of Theresa Foster a University of Colorado coed received a three week postponement of arraignment from District Judge George H Bradfield. Walker cited financial difficulties and said he hoped to have a lawyer by January 17 as the new arraignment date.
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Truman accuses Soviet inaction on wartime pledges
President Truman told a Kansas City luncheon that Moscow blocks peace by failing to honor Potsdam and Yalta agreements. He urged a four year effort to secure a lasting understanding with Soviet leaders, praising the Russian people while criticizing their government.
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Russia Pushes U N Action Against Dutch in Indonesia
In the United Nations Security Council, Soviet Delegate Jacob Malik sought a 24 hour ceasefire from the Dutch to end hostilities in Indonesia. The measure failed with five votes in favor and seven needed. Colombia abstained, while Tarasenko of Ukraine proposed immediate Dutch troop withdrawals, but that resolution also failed.
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Family Dog Suffocates Eleven Month Old Baby
In Vanne France a family dog crawled into the cradle with eleven month old Marcel Raoul and slept on the baby's chest leading to the infant's death from suffocation. The incident occurred Monday and authorities reported no signs of foul play.
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