Hungary Still Weighs U S Offer On Flyers Release
AP reports Vienna says Hungary may still accept a $120,000 fine to free four U S flyers. Washington says Budapest had announced acceptance, but Thursday night suggested doubts and possible new conditions. U S officials hoped for prompt release and return to Budapest rather than border disposal.
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Hungary
Washington
West
Walter J. Donnelly
George Abbott
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Abbott
Donnelly
Robert A. Vogeler
Walter A. Dowling
Austria
Nicklesdorf Group
Cold Wave Maintains Grip Across Iowa With Subzero Lows
Subzero temperatures persist across Iowa as a new cold wave deepens. Spencer reports 28 below, Elkader 24 below, and Cedar Rapids 11 below with a 6 to 10 below spread around at 7:30 a.m. Officials warn of lingering cold as forecasts predict mixed warming then another cool spell over the weekend amid lingering smog from high pressure.
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Iowa
Spencer
Mercury
Elkader
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Canada
Yonkers Civilian Defense Polices Over Uniforms
Yonkers civilian defense police object to a proposed $10 uniform for five battalions. Four battalions would wear white helmets blue cover alls white belts and white leggings but about 150 business and professional men protested likening the outfits to circus clowns storm troopers and space patrolmen. They prefer plain dress with armbands.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Impeachment Move Against Mossadegh Reported
Tehran parliament opponents state charges against Premier Mohammed Mossadegh for depriving the people of freedom and pursuing a disastrous economic policy. They propose a special session to consider impeachment within a month after speaker consultation.
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Tehran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Majlis
Red Gets Three Additional Years
Gus Hall, one of 11 convicted Communist leaders, was sentenced in New York Thursday to three years in prison for criminal contempt of court. The term adds to a five-year sentence for conspiracy to advocate violent overthrow of the government. The contempt stemmed from failing to surrender July 2 to start that term and for leaving the court's jurisdiction, fleeing to Mexico.
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New York
Gus Hall
Mexico
CIO Donates to Kin of Miners in West Frankfort Disaster
The CIO contributed $10,000 to aid families of miners killed in the West Frankfort Illinois explosion. Philip Murray said the gift to Local 1265 United Mine Workers aims to ease suffering and underscores the push for stricter mine safety laws.
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Washington
CIO
West Frankfort
Ill
Philip Murray
Argument Proves Costly to Ralph
In Seattle, Ralph Hagan, class of ’37, argued with a stranger over who was younger. When Hagan pulled out his license to settle the point, the stranger grabbed the wallet and bolted, leaving the dispute unresolved.
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Seattle
Ralph Hagan
Hagan
U.S. Casualties Rise to 103 418 in Korea War
The Defense Department announced U S battle casualties in Korea totaling 103 418 with 17 670 battle deaths and 11 048 missing in action. The release covers notifications to next of kin through last Friday.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Defense Department
Beeson Resigns From Linn County Board of Supervisors
Clarence L Beeson resigned from the Linn County board of supervisors amid a county funds query. Supervisor Hood questioned legality noting a felon cannot serve, while Sutera moved to accept the resignation as the removal suit was dropped. Beeson denied wrongdoing and claimed the ouster would embarrass the board. the document ends with continuing coverage.
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Clarence L. Beeson
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Henry J. Hood
Hood
Beeson
Miles P. Sutera
Willis A. Glassgow
Board of Supervisors
Officials Admit Dangers in Ransom Pay See Benefits
Washington officials concede dangers in paying 120000 in fines to Hungary for four American airmen but cite reasons for action. Critics call it international blackmail while supporters say it proves patience and protects airmen. The move backs armed forces and could deter future coercion, though risks Europe-wide propaganda use.
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Washington
U. S
Hungary
U.S
Europe
Morse Seeks Senate Probe of Four Flyers Downed in Hungary
Senator Morse proposes a Senate Armed Services Committee inquiry into the case of four American flyers forced down in Hungary. He telegraphed Chairman Russell urging an early hearing for the flyers to appear before the group. Morse says Hungary’s act insults Americans and harms the flyers.
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Washington
Morse
Senate
Hungary
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Why is it important not to lose your head in an attack
A humorous wartime quip from The Front Line features a recruit and sergeant exchanging a pun about helmets. The joke underscores the practical danger of head injury in combat and the need to keep composure under pressure. The line reflects lighthearted military humor from the era.
Foe Gains Advantage In Talking
Russell Brines analyzes Communist strategy in Korea noting 30 day truce talks show two aims to split US and allies and sap American will. He argues the Kremlin seeks half war peace to prolong advantage while briefing slim war lists to sway opinion and pressure for peace negotiations.
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Peiping
Moscow
Korea
Kremlin
Vets Delayed Home After Christmas Flight Finally Arrives
Thirty nine Korean war veterans from New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania arrived home after six days of travel delays starting December 21 in Seattle. Their Army chartered flight faced engine trouble and weather setbacks forcing reroutes via Des Moines and Chicago before reaching Des Moines at 12 19 am and departing at 12 35 am for the east. Des Moines hosted a belated welcome with Col. W R Irish noting United Air Lines substituted for Capital Airways under Army authorization.
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Bryant
Pendleton
Ore
Des Moines
United Air Lines
Chicago
W. R. Irish
Iowa
Court Rules on Sitter and Friends in NY Larceny Case
Lynn youths Roberta McCauley sixteen year old Marilyn Curry and Eileen Jeffrey were involved in an eighteen thousand dollar theft from a doctor employer after a trip to New York. Roberta and Marilyn face delinquency charges while Eileen receives two year probation with suspended sentence. The cases were heard privately under Massachusetts law banning press and public from juvenile hearings.
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Lynn
Mass
New York
Roberta McCauley
Marilyn Curry
Youth Service Board
Eileen Jeffrey
Roberta
Marilyn
Eileen
Massachusetts
Lille’s oldest resident dies at 102 hours after gift visit
Marie Boulinguier, aged 102, died Thursday in Lille as a city official arrived to present her with a holiday gift for being the oldest inhabitant. Neighbors recall a long life marked by local ties and community presence.
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Lille
France
Marie Boulinguier
Eight Missing Aboard Plane In Northern California
An air force plane with eight aboard was missing near stormy northern California. The identity of five passengers and three crewmen remains withheld. The round trip flight originated from Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane.
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Travis Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
California
Fairchild Air Force Base
Spokane
Captive Address Procedure Told
Allies and Communists moved to allow POW letters home. U N spokesmen said letters to Allied prisoners in North Korea should be sent to APO 100 care postmaster San Francisco. Col C C B Warden said mail will be held until the Communists permit delivery. Reds sent 803 letters to Tokyo on Wednesday and they arrived Thursday for U S army postal authorities.
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Tokyo
U. N
APO 100
Care
San Francisco
Col. C. C. B. Warden
Far East Command
O.K
End of 30 Day Korea Truce Looms Over Stalemate
Seoul reports a lull in ground fighting despite the end of a provisional 30 day buffer zone. General Van Fleet visits South Korea, stressing readiness to act if needed and reaffirming the mission to repel aggression. He asserts soldiers must not be sacrificed needlessly and promises to accomplish the military objective in Korea.
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Seoul
James A. van Fleet
U. S
Eighth Army
South Korea
van Fleet
U. N
Korea
Cease-fire talks grim as missing U.N. prisoners loom
In Panmunjom talks, Rear Admiral Libby warned the 30 day cease-fire line could end ominously if prisoners remain unaccounted. North Korea’s Gen Lee Sang Cho cited illness and resistance as explanations for missing U.N. personnel. Subcommittees deadlocked. Washington eyed a possible 15 day extension while rivals accused each other of stalling.
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Korea
Panmunjom
R. E. Libby
Lee Sang Cho
U.N
Washington
Matthew B. Ridgway
Libby
Reds
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