Lipscomb Wins California House Seat in Four Way Race
Republican Glenard Lipscomb defeats Democrat George Arnold in the 24th California district special election. Lipscomb's 42,780 to 34,545 victory boosts the GOP and follows a string of Democratic losses in other states. Lipscomb, 38, a public accountant and state assemblyman, ran on tax cuts, economy, anti subversion, and Eisenhower foreign policy.
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Kidnap Case Figure Killed In Smashup
Clinton Kentucky reports a hitchhiker killed in a car crash identified as Thomas John Marsh alias Billy Stars of Mexico Massachusetts. FBI fingerprints sought confirmation while a woman questioned tattoo marks. Marsh’s ties to the Greenlease kidnapping saga surface as prior statements tied him to the case.
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White Daughter Refuses to Discuss Soviet Spy Case
The daughter of the late Harry Nex lor White declines to discuss Attorney General Brownell's FBI label of her father as a Soviet spy. She also won't reveal her mother's location or whereabouts or comment further on the case.
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Height Mark for Small Planes Set
The air force announced a record altitude by a light plane using jet power to the propeller. Test pilot Bill Thompson of Cessna Wichita reportedly climbed beyond seven miles, aiming to surpass the Piper Super Cub record.
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Stevenson criticizes subpoena to Truman in bold warning
In Chicago Adlai E Stevenson denounced subpoenas against former President Truman. He warned impetuous politicians about disrespect and reckless procedure and said subpoenas for partisan purposes could undermine orderly congressional investigations.
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Clinton seeks ban on transporting explosive trucks
Clinton mayor Don R. Allison protests to Secretary Wilson and Gov Beardsley against moving explosive laden trucks on U S highways through Clinton. City council recommended protest over dangerous freight on U S 39 and other routes, part of a broader move seen in Omaha and Council Bluffs to keep such trucks from populated areas.
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Record Pledges But Chest Drive Falls Short in Cedar Rapids Marion
Cedar Rapids Marion Community Chest shows a new pledge record yet trails the goal by 314,053.80 after an audit by National Association of Cost Accountants volunteers. The audit cites 251,280.40 in contributions, 94.7 percent of 265,414 goal, and 27,121 pledges versus 25,807 last year. Several divisions still must submit reports and make contacts, campaign sources say.
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Magsaysay Leads Philippine Presidential Race
Ramon Magsaysay held an overwhelming lead over President Elpidio Quirino in unofficial tabulations. With 4.76 million votes cast, Magsaysay had 982,077 to Quirino's 241,007 as tallying continued.
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Peace Objective Marks Armistice Day Observance
President Eisenhower laid a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington to honor World War I dead as the nation observed Armistice Day amid Korea truce uncertainty. Army Secretary Stevens spoke on true peace, liberty, and security while American Legion leader Arthur Cannell urged a committed, united drive for lasting peace.
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Navy plane crashes off Korea killing 14 crew
A U S Navy PRM Mariner crashed into rough seas off Korea Tuesday with all 14 crew believed dead. No survivors were found after an all-out search. The plane was based at the U S Navy base at Iwukuni Japan.
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U.N. Agrees to Hearing of U.S. Atrocity Charges
At the U.N. General Assembly a 49 to 5 vote with two abstentions agreed to hear American charges that Communist forces committed atrocities against UN prisoners in Korea. India abstained while Guatemala abstained. India’s Pandit praised Lodge’s case, and the Soviet bloc opposed.
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Wholesale Food Prices Turn Up After Decline
The FAO reports wholesale food prices rise for the first time in eight weeks. Pun and Bradstreet note the index at 0.50 this week versus 0.48 a week earlier and 6.90 last year, signaling a rebound after a steady decline since late summer.
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Byrnes Refuses Subpoena Testimony in Washington
Gov James F Byrnes says he cannot leave South Carolina to testify before the House American Activities Committee in Washington He telegraphs that the governor cannot yield his state's sovereignty to a congressional summons He offers to answer written questions or appear if invited to Columbia by a subcommittee headed to the state.
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Truman Says Subpoenaed Testimony On Friday
Former President Truman, staying at the Waldorf Astoria, warned reporters that those subpoenaed to testify in Washington on Friday "better be there on time." He joked about his planned appearance as reporters pressed for details while Eisenhower weighed in on the ongoing subversion probe.
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Truman Delivers Snappy Retort At Dinner
Former President Truman clashed with a photographer at a New York dinner. When asked to pose glum, he retorted that he would not smile and told the photographer to tell his office to go to hell.
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Eisenhower Would Not Subpoena Truman in White Case
President Eisenhower said he would not have issued a subpoena against former President Truman in the Harry Dexter White matter. He called it inconceivable that Truman would harm the United States and spoke at a news conference largely about the controversial case.
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