Korea offers full division to aid Indo China fight
South Korea said it would send a full army division to assist anti-Communist forces in Indo China and asked retired U. S. General James Van Fleet to help train and organize the forces. Pyun Yung Tai cited a division offer under the French Union banner, while officials noted a possible Chinese retaliation risk.
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Narcotic Theft At Calmar Probed By FBI
A thief posing as an FBI agent stole a large quantity of narcotics from Brueckner Pharmacy in Calmar on Thursday afternoon. Federal and county investigators, including the FBI, questioned the store owner and reviewed the break in as authorities traced the vehicle seen fleeing on highway 52 toward Rochester and Minneapolis.
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George Brueckner
Winneshiek County
Bob Hitesman
Rochester
Minneapolis
Knowland warns against Korea war logic on Indo China
Senate Republican Leader Knowland of California rejected the claim that deploying South Korean troops in Indochina would invite Red China into the conflict. He noted that the same argument was used to oppose Chinese Nationalist troops in Korea, yet Chinese Communists still entered the Korean war.
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INS
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Knowland
Calif
Indo-China
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Police use confiscated pinball machines in court demo
In Oklahoma City a squad of police were chosen to demonstrate how confiscated pinball machines could be used in gambling investigations explaining their role in crime control.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Grant Declines Run for Cedar Rapids School Board
Cedar Rapids chairman Douglas Grant, 45, will not seek reelection joining the 1946-195? board veteran who helped guide bond issues of 1948 2 5 million and 195? 2 75 million His exit opens two three year terms with B A Jensen already signaling a bid and Mrs Irving Churchill as the lone announced candidate so far.
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Prison Break At Toyotama Prison
Authorities in Urawa seek a thief who broke into the Toyotama prison general store and escaped with two men’s suits a $150 camera and $40 in cash.
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Japan
Toyotama
Pilgrimages Pay Tribute on Lincoln Birthday National Wreath Laying
Springfield marked Lincoln's 145th birth anniversary with pilgrimages to the tomb led by a Eisenhower aide who placed a wreath. President Eisenhower laid the wreath at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington as the Sons of Confederate Veterans joined the commemorations alongside the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
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Ill
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Lincoln
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Leonard C. Cooke
Washington
Lincoln Memorial
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
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Boy Survives 18 Hours in Abandoned Ice Box
Six year old James Edward Brice slept inside a 24 by 24 inch 17 inch deep ice box for 18 hours near his Toledo home after climbing in to hide from cold. Neighbor Carmen Pollete found him crying, after his family searched for him since Wednesday. He had endured cold and hunger but suffered no lasting injuries, doctors reported.
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Ohio
James Edward Brice
Carmen Pollete
Rei
James
Castle Bought by Son of Gardener in Clearwell
Frank Yeates 41, son of a gardener at Clearwell castle, purchased the historic property. The castle famed for an 80-foot banquet hall and eight acres, once hosted King Charles II. Yeates, now a prosperous grocer, was born in the gatekeeper’s lodge. his father earned about 14 shillings weekly.
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England
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Clearwell Castle
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Man’s Daughter Mixes Drink With Lighter Fluid
Tacoma resident Glenn Waller cut short his television night after his 5 year old daughter mixed a drink by pouring one can of lighter fluid into half a can of beer and handed it to him. He returned from the hospital in time to see the late movie.
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Glenn Waller
Waller
Eisenhower Heads to Quail Shoot in Georgia
President Eisenhower lands at Spence Air Force Base Georgia en route to a day of quail shooting at the Thomasville farm of Treasury Secretary Humphrey.
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Thomasville, Ga
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Shrine Chanters Gift Album for President Eisenhower
President Eisenhower plans to hear Cedar Rapids Shrine Chanters Sunday afternoon after receiving an album of records from the El Kahir Chanters. The 35 member male chorus led by Orville Rennie includes light opera and folk selections he enjoys. Senator Hickenlooper delivered the gift and noted the President’s interest in Latino American student exchange efforts.
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Iowa
Big Four Take Up Austria as Trieste Issue Surfaces
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov pressed to include Trieste in Austrian treaty talks and proposed a demilitarized clause for the Adriatic headland. Western powers noted earlier plans to withdraw from their zones, while Yugoslavia opposed linking Trieste to Austria.
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Adriatic
Italy
Yugoslavia
Austria
Leopold Fig
Dulles Urges Russia to Sign Austrian Independence Pact
Secretary of State Dulles challenged the Soviet Union to sign an Austrian independence treaty "here and now" during remarks in Berlin. The demand framed Washington’s push for a clear and immediate arrangement on Austria's sovereignty.
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Berlin
Dulles
Russia
Molotov Plan Hinders Austria Independence Talks
The article notes five remaining dispute points since 1946 on Austrian independence. Molotov’s Friday proposal risks delay by linking Adriatic port issues to Austria. It demands keeping economic payments to Russia and defines troop withdrawal so Russian forces could stay despite Austrian sovereignty.
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Navy drills dropped aboard Yorktown for charity fund
Traditional navy discipline was replaced for 43 days aboard the carrier Yorktown as chiefs served breakfast in bed and officers played games with the crew. A fund raised $25,000 to benefit Shriners crippled children's hospitals.
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Tokyo
Yorktown
Shriners
Better Home Bills Offer Expanded FHA Home Purchases
President Eisenhower backs a new housing program to help all Americans buy better homes. Aimed at slum dwellers and suburban residents, it includes an $8 000 cost cap with a $200 down payment and 100 percent 40 year mortgage guarantees for those displaced by slum clearance. The plan also liberalizes FHA terms up to $20 000, allows 5 percent down payments, and extends terms to three years. Bills were introduced by Wolcott and Caperton.
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Congress
Eisenhower
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Wolcott
R-Mich
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Capehart
Senate Banking Committee
U.S. Plans Substantial Military Aid to Pakistan
American officials said the United States will provide substantial military aid to Pakistan despite protests from India. A U S military survey mission will assess Pakistan's armed forces to determine needed equipment. Announcement hinges on Pakistan Turkey defense pact and anti Communist alliance aims.
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Washington
U. S
Pakistan
India
Turkey
McCarran Refuses Seat Next to Turkish President
In Las Vegas Senator Pat McCarran created a seating clash at a farewell banquet for Turkish President Celal Bayar. He insisted on sitting beside Bayar, arguing that the mayor, host C. D. Baker, should not precede him. Protocol officials reminded him of the host’s role, but McCarran left the room instead.
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Las Vegas
McCarran
D-Nev
Celal Bayar
C. D. Baker
U.S
Mild Weekend Seen for Iowa
A mild weekend is forecast for Iowa after the coldest night of the month. Temperatures fell to six below zero at Lansing five below at Oelwein Elkader and two above at Cedar Rapids. By 2 30 pm Cedar Rapids was 20 degrees with a Thursday high of 24. A warming trend is expected tonight and over the weekend with 20s and 30s. Snow is possible in the northern border area and again Tue or Wed. Colder weather is forecast for next week.
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Iowa
Lansing
Oelwein
Elkader
Cedar Rapids
Nixon Viewpoint Echoed by Senate Leader on Temperate GOP Criticism
Senator Knowland aligned with Eisenhower and Nixon urging milder GOP criticism of Democrats saying no blanket indictment of the party. Nixon urged Republicans to avoid indiscriminate attacks on communism, while Jenner charged Republicans with criticizing Democrats’ Korea war conduct. Gillette condemned Jenner’s remarks as vicious and unreasonable.
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Knowland
Calif
Eisenhower
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Rooney urges McLeod to return to probe leaks at State Dept
Rep. Rooney calls Scotty McLeod back from political tour to investigate security leaks in his office. Informed sources say the State Department will defend its ruling that McLeod may campaign. Rooney questions who leaked a report about 11 loyalty cases among 534 department dismissals under Republicans.
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Scotty McLeod
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