Democrats Retort as Hagerty Defends Truman Admin
White House press secretary James C. Hagerty said Republican criticism of the Truman administration amounts to giving the people the facts. Democrats retorted that Republicans accused the administration of allowing Communists who betrayed security secrets to Russia.
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Eisenhower
Truman
James C. Hagerty
Russia
Hagerty
Sherman Adams
Adams
Johnson critiques administration on bipartisanship
Senate Democratic Leader Johnson of Texas said on Tuesday that many statements by top administration officials are irresponsible and do not foster the bipartisan spirit he believes the great crusade should seek.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
Texas
PoliticalTension Sharpens as Democrats Criticize GOP Attacks
At a news conference Hagerty dismissed defending Adams and said GOP remarks are factual. McCormack labeled GOP fundraising for the fall as aimed at buying elections. Sen Symington and Rep Rayburn denounced GOP tactics as mean and treasonous while Sen Gore predicted Democratic victory next November.
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Hecht Takes Charge of Bodenheim Rites in New York
Hollywood writer Ben Hecht arranged Maxwell Bodenheim’s funeral after the poet-novelist’s body lay unclaimed in a New York City morgue. Police sought Harold Weinberg, a scar-faced dishwasher, as the chief murder suspect heading toward Miami. Weinberg had a prior Waterloo Iowa burglary record. Hecht paid for the funeral.
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Hollywood
Ben Hecht
Maxwell Bodenheim
Chicago
Florida
Bodenheim
Harold Weinberg
Miami
Charlottesville
Fredericksburg
Weinberg
Iowa
Waterloo
Hecht
Cedar Rapids Junior High Space Crunch Highlighted
A Cedar Rapids panel warned of continued student growth outpacing junior high facilities. Franklin high school principal Bruce Allingham outlined enrollments through 1964 at Cedar Rapids high schools and projected completion of a new building by 1957.
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Citizens’ Advisory Committee For the Public Schools
Charles Penningroth
Bruce Allingham
Franklin High School
Opal Dee Porter
Wilson
Fred Winter
Allingham
Franklin
McKinley
Roosevelt
Des Moines Man Arrested in Clive Prison Escape Case
A 51-year-old Des Moines man Verlin A. Quail was arrested at his home on bootlegging charges for selling liquor to escapees from the Clive state prison honor farm on January 30 and 31. Polk County Attorney Clyde Herring said grand jury action is sought against six Des Moines sneak joints that sold liquor to two convicts who escaped January 31. The two escapees received an extra five years. A Des Moines taxi driver, C D Edwards, pled innocent to aiding a felon and soliciting for prostitution in connection with the escape. Edwards’ arrest followed a state CID probe that also led to guard Steffen’s firing. Bald win and Rimmer were recaptured.
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Honor Farm
Clive
Verlin A. Quail
Polk County
Clyde Herring
Grand
Clive Honor Farm
Herring
C. D. Edwards
Justice of the Peace
George F. Brooks
Edwards
R. A. Steffen
Don Baldwin
William Rimmer
Cedar Rapids
Bank Robbery at First National Branch in Danville
A gunman robbed the First National Bank branch in a residential Danville area, taking $33,500. No injuries reported as police investigate the Tuesday heist.
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Danville, Va
First National Bank
Gouzenko Testimony Yields No New Information
The Canadian Press reports the U S senate internal security subcommittee gained no new facts from Igor Gouzenko in a January interview. Canada says it has not granted permission for public release and asked only that 33 words be withheld to avoid naming individuals. The FBI has also questioned Gouzenko as U S Senate aides had hoped to use details for internal security.
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U. S. Senate
Internal Security
Igor Gouzenko
Canada
Gouzenko
Sen
Jenner
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D-Ney
McCarran
Washington
U. S
FBI
Marengo Cafe Hit by Fire
Fire destroyed the basement and interior of the Charles Mears cafe at the junction of highways 6 and 212 in Marengo. The blaze began about 9 30 p m while owners were away in Williamsburg. Firemen battled for 90 minutes bringing flames under control. A deep freeze fell into the basement from the floor. Cause undetermined though believed to start in the basement. The gas station area remained undamaged. Building owned by Mr and Mrs L A Weise.
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Charles Mears
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Rag Doll Loot Tied to Bank Robber Arrest
Officers arrest Allen Melson in WEEPING WATER Nebraska for a bank robbery at Corn Growers State Bank in Murdock. Police found 1292 dollars sewn inside a rag doll belonging to Melson's 3 year old daughter. Melson admitted the robbery and said his wife sewed the money to hide it.
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Allen Melson
Tom Solomon
Melson
Corn Growers State Bank
Murdock
Captive Sailors Provoke Protest as 88 Prisoners Sail to India
In Inchon, 88 war prisoners including 73 North Koreans and 13 anti-Red Chinese sailed aboard the British ship Asturias toward India with 1,500 Indian troops guarding non-repatriated detainees. South Korea demanded written assurances that captives would be settled in neutral countries or returned home, condemning New Delhi’s move as a flagrant armistice violation.
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Pyan
Czech Refugee Airman Stays In West After Crash
One of two Czech airmen who crash landed a training Aero-45 in West Germany Friday will stay as a political refugee. Cpl. George Skorm, 22, was granted asylum. Pilot Lt. Franz Kawadilik, 26, chose to return home.
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West Germany
George Skorm
U.S
High Commission
Franz Kawadilik
Senators Seek List of Coffee Traders in Probe
Senate banking subcommittee chairman Beall said they will subpoena a listing of large traders and speculators on the New York Coffee Exchange unless exchange officials and brokers provide it voluntarily. Testimony cited frost in Brazil and exchange rate changes as market factors driving prices higher.
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New York Coffee Exchange
Beall
Brazil
Gustavo Lobo, Jr
Leon Israel, Jr
Sen
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D-Del
Lobo
Israel
Kroger
Alber
Bandit Trio Rob Inventor of $150,000 Loot at Kenosha Estate
Three men robbed Oscar Zerk, 74, inventor of automotive fittings, at his Dun Movin estate near Kenosha. They ransacked the house taking jade statues, 1840 English Sheffield silver valued at 150000, an ermine coat and a Prometheus Bound picture bought in Munich. Zerk narrowly escaped injury after one assailant pressed a pistol to his head. The theft occurred after the men entered through an unlocked kitchen door and escaped in Zerk’s 1951 dark gray Chevrolet Bel-Air. Police seek three suspects and believe disposal may be difficult due to the rarity of items.
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Zerk
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Marshall Simonsen
Madison
J E. B. Fred
Glass Palace
Munich
Spring Weather On the Way Out
Iowa faces a cooldown as a Canadian low pressure front moves south from the Great Lakes, ending a spell of unseasonably warm weather. Monday's highs included 66 at Council Bluffs and 60 at Des Moines, with Cedar Rapids seeing 53 at the official reading. normals soon dip below average for five days.
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Cedar Rapids
Dealer Sentenced In Bank Robbery Case In Indiana
Bruce V. Saylors, 30, of Marion Indiana, received seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to an $11 500 robbery of Cass County Bank in Walton on December 8. James Shell, 37, a salesman and lookout, drew a four year term for his role and unpaid salary recovery.
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Bruce V. Saylors
Marion
Ind
James Shell
Saylors
Cass County State Bank
Walton
Freeing Icebreakers Trapped in the Rhine
In Mainz Germany navy officers dispatched dynamite crews to blast a path and free two U S icebreakers frozen in the Rhine river a bold rescue operation amid winter conditions.
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U. S. Navy
Rhine
United Air Lines Boosts Cedar Rapids Revenue and Traffic
United Air Lines reports a 62 percent rise in passengers in Cedar Rapids for January compared with 1953. Revenue at the Cedar Rapids station grew 50 percent from the prior January, air mail up 4 percent, and air express up 5 percent while air freight fell 20 percent. The month set a company record for revenue passenger miles at an estimated 212 205 000, up 17 percent year over year. The airline flew 6 970 000 revenue plane miles, up 8 percent, and 2 413 000 freight ton miles, up 11 percent, with mail volume and express showing mixed changes.
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Air Mail
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Eleanor Roosevelt Avoids Meeting James on Private Matters
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Chicago and declined to confirm plans to meet her eldest son James over his marital issues. She said he is likely too busy where he is and stressed she does not discuss private affairs. Her son Franklin Jr. also had a Chicago speaking date, but she did not know of it.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
James
Secretary Wilson rules out U S pilots for Indo China war
Defense Secretary Wilson said no American pilots will fight for France in Indo China. He added a possible U S military mission led by Lt Gen John W O Daniel might be sent, while denying direct air combat involvement. He noted Red China could pose a delayed risk and cautioned on political repercussions. The war was progressing as expected.
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John W. O’daniel
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Indo-China
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O’daniel
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Southeast Asia
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Indo- China
Senator Stennis Warns U S Drive Risks China Intervention
Senator Strom Thurmond warned that US move to Indo China invites Red China interference, criticizing air technician deployment and noting French demand for American transport pilots. He said retreat is no longer possible and warned Americans may have to fight back if attacked.
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Luang Prabang Braces for Vietminh Attack
In Luang Prabang, Lao capital of 142 000, French and Laotian defenders prepared for a likely Vietminh assault after rebels reached within eight miles. King Sisa vang Vong vowed to defend the city to the end, repeating a pledge made during a prior near-encounter. The French reported completion of major defenses as Vietminh forces pressed closer.
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Luang Prabang
Vietminh
Aos
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Pope Pius XII Sees Restful Night Amid Illness
Vatican sources report Pope Pius XII enjoyed his most restful night since illness began sleeping about six hours and noting reduced burning in the stomach though staying very weak. The pontiff is treated for a gastric disturbance and remains under medical care.
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Dulles Sees No German Accord at Big Four Talks
Secretary of State Dulles said there can be no East West agreement on Germany at the Big Four conference. He cited a fundamental difference and expressed doubt any reconciliation is possible.
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