Reds Democrats Clash: Captives Reject Communism at Interrogation
Masked North Korean prisoners heckled Communist officers during interviews at a camp midway between U.N. and Communist lines. Only 19 of 483 interviewed North Koreans chose to return to communism amid a hostile broadcast. Across the border, two U. S. sources reported gunfire near prisoner compounds. Indian officials denied trouble. Totals show 60 of 1,842 Chinese and Korean prisoners interviewed originally favoring the Reds, with most denouncing their former masters. In local politics, 4,417 turnout by 4 p.m. trailed 1950 and 1951 municipal elections, with precincts showing heavy late participation and a noted municipal court question. Weather favorable for turnout across precincts.
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Truck Crash Kills Sigourney Farmer
Special to The Gazette Howard Hammes thirty a farmer died in a truck crash eight miles east of Sigourney on a county road. His truck left the road at a curve and struck a service pole after leaving the ditch while he was returning from logging. He was alone. Harold Hammes his twin brother is not mentioned as involved. The body was taken to Reynolds funeral home.
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Light Early Vote Cast in Cedar Rapids City Election
Cedar Rapids voters showed lighter turnout in early voting than the final tally in 1950 but more participation than the primary two weeks prior. The City Election drew steady interest as residents weighed local issues and candidates.
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Yours May Be the Deciding Vote Polls Close at 8
A brief public notice urges voters to cast ballots by 8 p.m as polls near closing for a local court issue. Voters are reminded of yes or no levers placed above candidate names.
Energetic Korean Captives Compete At Panmunjom Game
In Panmunjom North Korean prisoners emerged in lively mood as they met Indian guards for a playful challenge. The troops, initially dominant, tired and watched as the Koreans paired off to face one another, ending India’s grip in several matches.
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Nixon Arrives at Indo China Base
Vice president Nixon arrived at a northern Indo China base to inspect front line troops fighting Communist rebels. The visit underscores U S concern over the confrontation and follows mobilization efforts in the region with security plans and military observers accompanying the delegation.
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Reds May Want No Talks On Korean Peace
Secretary of State Dulles said there is reason to fear the Communists do not seek serious talks or any concrete proposals to ease global tensions. He noted a wooden inflexibility in Korean talks, suggesting a potential decision against major East-West negotiations, while cautioning it may be premature to confirm their willingness to negotiate.
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Concentration on Firepower Urged by Senator Stennis
Senator Stennis urged concentrating defense spending on frontline firepower rather than expansive continental defenses. He dismissed calls for vast radar networks and air bases as insufficient against atomic, hydrogen threats after touring European and North African bases with a Senate services subcommittee.
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Fire Still Roars as Boston Harbor Blaze Kills Seven
Boston AP report details the fourth harbor ship fire in 17 days, a blast aboard the Norwegian freighter Black Falcon killing seven and injuring 18. Longshoremen, including a father and son, battled flames as drums of sodium peroxide near boilers sparked a chemical reaction. Firefighters and rescue workers suffered burns. one survivor credited with saving others. crew spared. Leyte nearby.
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Voting Heavy in Marion Wards for City Election
Voters turnout was heavy Tuesday in Marion with a hotly contested city election. Third Ward shows the lightest turnout with about 59 votes cast by noon, underscoring ward population differences.
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Assistance Unit Head Removed from Public Welfare Post
MISS HOFY WASHINGTON AP reports the removal of Miss Jane Hoey as director of the bureau of public assistance an act to allow a political appointee to shape policy. Hoey said she was offered resignation or another post but insisted on discharge to clarify the secretary’s plan. She earns 12,400 a year and will vacate at the secretary’s request. Hoey defended her long record in welfare work and noted no politics influenced her duties.
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Cedar Rapids Marion Chest Hits 87.6 Percent
The Cedar Rapids Marion Community Crest drive reports 87.6 percent of its $232,304 goal raised for 23 agencies. General chairman Duane Arnold urged volunteers to boost pledges beyond last year’s $25,697 and to file final reports quickly. Several local groups and businesses are listed as over the top supporters.
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Cedar Rapids School Board Seeks Bids on Three Building Projects
Cedar Rapids school board set Dec 2 bid opening for three building projects under a 2 750 000 bond. Hayes, Cleveland and Arthur primary will add five class rooms and remodel space with plans approved for bids totaling about 500 000. Public hearing at 7 30 p m.
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Mystery house fire ends in death and wounding
In Indianapolis an apparent 14 year old girl may have set a cluttered suburban Irvington house ablaze and then shot her mother and herself to escape. Nedra Lu Cox 14 died, Helene 40 was wounded. investigators say the girl grew despondent over conditions and may have caused the fire unintentionally.
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Judge jokes on drunk driving collision humor
A judge quips that two drunk drivers crashing into each other may avert harm to an innocent person and suggests the notion could curb a serious problem. The remark frames a courtroom moment as dark humor about road safety.
Hall Heady Hearing Set For Nov 16
Kansas City reports that Carl Hall and Bonnie Heady pled guilty under the Lindbergh law. Federal Judge Albert Reeves set November 16 for a hearing with a jury to hear evidence and decide penalties. The case carries possible death but requires jury recommendation.
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Ben Johnson Elected Senior V P of O R C
Ben Johnson of Grand Rapids Michigan was elected senior vice president of the Order of Railway Conductors at a board meeting to fill the vacancy created by John F Casey’s resignation for health reasons. He will serve the remaining term to July 31 1954 with headquarters in Cedar Rapids. The former chairman of the First Division National Railroad Adjustment Board at Chicago since 1947, Johnson began rail service in 1901 and became a conductor in 1917.
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Churchill signals cautious openness to Big Four parley
In Parliament Churchill hedges on a four power summit with Malenkov. He says such a meeting could help international contacts but might end in deadlock. He notes post Stalin Russia shows domestic focus and warns time is needed. He stresses building strength under American shield and an internal, not external, focus shaping Moscow’s aims.
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President Visited By Helen Keller
Washington United Press report notes Helen Keller, age 73, who is blind and deaf, visited President Eisenhower in the White House. Guided by Polly Thompson, Keller touched the President's face and described his smile as nice.
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Janitor cites wife's illness in total disability claim
In Columbus a janitor told officials he cannot work because his wife is ill and asked how that affects the job, joking who will hand him light bulbs to light the elections office.
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