Truman Declassifies 1947 Memo on Korea Troop Withdrawal
Independence AP reports President Truman released a top secret 1947 memo showing the joint chiefs including Eisenhower advised withdrawing U S troops from Korea to reduce military risk. The disclosure prompts GOP criticism and bipartisan calls to review such documents for public release.
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Fire devastates Boston docks warehouse in 20 hour blaze
A massive waterfront fire on Boston Union Wharf destroyed a 1,000 foot storage warehouse. After a 20 hour battle 80 firefighters and police were overcome by smoke or injuries. The collapsed building will cost nearly two million dollars to replace.
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Audubon GOP asks holiday if Ike wins
Mayor Sam J. Ross said Republicans asked him to proclaim a holiday if Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected president. G OP leaders suggested declaring a second independence day to commemorate liberation from the Democrats. Ross did not indicate whether he would act on the suggestion.
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Woman says facts passed to McCarthy ad published
Miriam De Haas a 52 year old former Loyalty Review Board examiner says she provided information on communist infiltration to Sen. McCarthy. She published a three column advertisement in the Washington Times-Herald claiming the evidence cited by McCarthy is accurate and not contestable.
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Dog shoots man as gun mishap injures Florida resident
Gainesville Florida police say Steve Weldon was seriously wounded by two bullets when his bird dog stepped on an automatic pistol trigger Sunday. The shots hit his abdomen and leg as he released the dogs for exercise.
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Army issues 48000 draft call in January
The January draft call reaches 48,000, the highest monthly total since last year. Since September 1950, Selective Service has drafted or earmarked 1,202,430 men, with a 29 month average of 41,460 and a peak of 80,000 in early 1951. The Marine Corps drafted 1,490 before ending the draft. Navy and Air Force rely on volunteers.
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Normal Rainfall Seen This Month In Iowa
The weather bureau projected a return to normal rainfall in November with Cedar Rapids expecting 1.75 inches for the month. Fire emergency declarations spread as Polk County banned leaf and trash burning while Waterloo and Calmar imposed outdoor fire bans amid a dry spell. A cool front dropped temperatures 10 to 20 degrees with Spencer reporting a low of 17 and Cedar Rapids a 29 degree night.
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Dewey Launches 18 Hour TV Radio Marathon
New York reports Thomas E. Dewey opening an 18 hour television and radio marathon on Monday urging a tidal wave of telegrams backing the Eisenhower-Nixon ticket amid a campaign push.
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Ex-convict nabbed at dig site in $248000 Cuban theft case
Police and FBI seized Floyd Hill as he arrived at a vacant field with a garden hoe to dig for loot from a $248,000 robbery of Manuel Madriaga and Candido De La Torre at the Western Hills hotel. About $123,000 and $4,250 in bonds were found buried in a paraffin jug near Azle.
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Fierce Fire Halts Allied Hill Assault
United Nations forces, including South Korean troops, attempted to seize Triangle Hill but faced intense Chinese mortar and grenade fire. A massive allied artillery barrage preceded renewed assaults, yet Chinese positions held. Gen. James A. Van Fleet said U.N. forces remained in control as clashes continued around Triangle and Sniper Ridge.
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Spree of Bogus General II Ends in New York
The short career of Brig. Gen. Robert J. Davis ended Sunday as James Atkins of Toronto was arrested after a two week tour of Manhattan hotels in an army officer's uniform. Atkins registered as Brig. Gen. Davis and used the names Brig. Gen. Robert B. Stewart and Jefferson Davis, even obtaining a staff car from Mitchel Air Force Base for Davis.
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India and U S sign second installment aid pact
New Delhi and Washington signed an agreement for the second installment of a 100 million dollar aid program backing India’s five year plan for economic development.
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Voting Hours for Iowa Polls Expanded Across Cities
Polls open at 7 am Tuesday in Cedar Rapids and 24 other cities with permanent registration and at 8 am elsewhere. All polls close 8 pm with returns from 2,461 precincts starting minutes later. Absentee ballots postmarked before midnight Monday will be accepted.
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Stevenson Seeks Unity Warns Against Koreas War Policy
SPRINGFIELD Monday Stevenson urged voters in a final radio television appeal from Chicago. He criticized Eisenhower proposals as risking a third world war and urged negotiation without sacrificing allies or national honor. Stevenson cited war correspondents' telegrams from Korea and pressed for pacific, firm action to end the conflict.
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Eisenhower Campaign Appeals on Eve of Election
Eisenhower and Nixon prepare a 60 minute broadcast and a half hour radio-television program as the final day campaign push in Boston. Adams accuses Democrats of rigging farm prices with farm policy and CCC actions. Brannan denies pre-election corn price rigging charges and defends agricultural stocks moves.
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Pent-Up Politicos Promise Final Words Before Election
As election day nears the nation braces for a historic campaign climax. Iowa polls run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 35 cities with registration and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. elsewhere. About 1.2 to 1.3 million voters expected in Iowa and Cedar Rapids area. Polls show Eisenhower favored. Beardsley leads Loveless narrowly for governor. White House race hinges on electoral college.
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Pollsters predict close presidential race amid cautious lines
New York reports pollsters hedge forecasts after interviews through Thursday. Gallup shows Eisenhower leading the popular vote while Stevenson gains. Roper refuses to predict and Crossley calls it anyone's guess with many undecided voters remaining.
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Convict Killed as Ohio Prison Riot Intensifies
At Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus a convoy of guards entered as 1,600 convicts riot. One inmate Carlyle Neel of Cincinnati, 30, was killed. four others wounded, and additional non-rioting prisoners restricted to power house hospital and dining rooms during a 60 hour food riot sparked by broken cell locks. A National Guard company joined highway patrolmen to reinforce 21 state patrolmen amid crisscross shotgun fire through blocks G H I and EB. The warden reported no spokesmen among the convicts and no talks possible. The siege continued with rioters repelling efforts to reach stairways and attack guards.
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Radio Talks and Governor Contest In Des Moines
Final arguments in the Iowa gubernatorial race will air tonight. Republican Gov. William S. Beardsley speaks at 10 15 p m on WHO Des Moines and Democratic nominee Herschel C. Loveless at 8 15 p m on ERNT. Beardsley will receive returns at his New Virginia drug store while Loveless awaits results at his headquarters in Othumwa.
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Election Day Outlook for Fair Weather
Weather bureau forecast calls for generally fair conditions over most of the nation on Tuesday, signaling favorable voting weather for Election Day. The report emphasizes clear skies and comfortable temperatures to aid voter turnout nationwide.
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United Nations Assembly Moves Meeting On Election Day
The General Assembly's Political Committee postponed its session Tuesday to avoid polling conflicts on U S election day due to technical considerations, as stated by a spokesman.
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