Nearman Denies Plot to Oust Postmaster in West Virginia
Postmaster Julius Singleton hints Republican Lewis Nearman schemes to replace him. Nearman says no plot exists but would accept the post if offered, while National GOP head Hallanan remains patronage power in West Virginia. A separate report notes Civil Service concerns and a broader defense power shift context.
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Julius Singleton
Lewis Nearman
Nearman
Hallanan
National Republican
Charleston
U. S
Singleton
Britain Sets Large Defense Budget to Build Atomic Strength
London reports a record peacetime defense plan to boost atomic capabilities as a deterrent. The white paper outlines a $4.59 billion budget for the new year, a boost to U S and Britain air power, and a 11,200 reduction in army size to fund the buildup.
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Report Says 2 British Diplomats in Prague
Berlin dispatch reports two British diplomats missing since May 1951 are living in a Prague district used by Communist leaders. The Telegraf, cited by Western reporters at the Big Four talks, claims Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean have settled in Prague as Maclean's wife vanished from Switzerland last summer, likely to join him.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Telegraf
Astern
Guy Burgess
Donald Maclean
France
Czech
Maclean
Switzerland
Torchlight Demonstrations Mark East West Berlin Tensions
Berlin reports show Communist rallies and counter demonstrations tied to the Big Four talks. East Berlin workers, thousands strong, supported Soviet positions while West Berliners held silent torchlit processions toward City Hall. Police clashed with rioters, arresting several. West demonstrations featured anti EDC leaflets and martial undertones.
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Fast
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Beck rejects no raid pact of AFL CIO
Miami Beach Feb 18 The Teamsters Union led by Dave Beck rejects the AFL-CIO no raid plan and urges inviting John L Lewis's United Mine Workers back into the AFL. Beck says unity requires more organized workers and favors voluntary settlements over compulsion. The stance undermines Meany and Reuther efforts toward a merger.
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Fla
AFL
Teamsters
Afl-Cio
Dave Beck
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Teamster
George Meany
CIO
Walter Reuther
AFIL
Beck
Meany
Talks End Without Settling German Issue
Berlin reports say the Big Four foreign ministers ended 25 days of talks with plans for an April 26 Geneva conference to address Korean unification and Indochina, including Red China, but admitted they could not yet agree on unifying Germany or Austrian independence.
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Red China
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Austria
U.S
State Dulles
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Indochina
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Danube
Europe
Army to Court-Martial Cpl Edward Dickenson for alleged collaboration
The Army ordered a court-martial for Cpl Edward S Dickenson a former Korea POW who first supported then renounced Communism on charges of collaborating with the enemy He will be tried at Ft McNair Washington D C on Article 104 which could carry the death penalty but an Army spokesman said it cannot be invoked in Pees via EA dhes The trial date is not yet set and will be public
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Army
Cpl
Edward S. Dickenson
Korea
Ft. McNair
D. C
Dickenson
EA Dhes
Reuther Case Witness Free
Windsor Ontario reports the prosecution's case against four men in the 1948 Walter Reuther assassination attempt collapsed as Judge Albert J. Gordon dismissed extradition for Donald Ritchie and Clarence Jacobs. The ruling followed a motion by Crown Ally Bruce J MacDonald who argued Canadian law viewed $5,000 paid for information as an inducement. Jacobs and Ritchie were freed of charges. warrants named Jacobs Peter Lombardo Santo Perrone and Cari Renda for the shooting.
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Walter Reuther
Essex County
Albert J. Gordon
Donald Ritchie
Clarence Jacobs
Crown
Bruce J. 5
MacDonald
United Auto Workers
Ritchie
Jacobs
Reuther
Wayne County
Gerald K. O'Brien
Tacobs
Detroit
Ralph Garber
Rial
Dickenson
Gordon
Marilyn Monroe Show Trample Incident Shocks 6000 Soldiers
In Seoul on Marilyn Monroe's Korean tour, 6000 members of the 45th Division mobbed the stage as she performed in a skin tight purple dress. One man was trampled and rushed to an ambulance after boos and stones followed a late start. Monroe fled backstage and was escorted away in an Army seedan.
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Marilyn Monroe
45Th Division
Miss Monroe
Marilyn
Fund Raising Cited Court Takes Rosenberg Tots After Exploitation Charge
New York reporters note a children's court removed Michael aged 10 and Robert aged 6 from unauthorized guardians over alleged exploitation for fund raising. SPCC said it would not expand the complaint beyond the court, while attorney Alexander Bloch denied involvement in rallies.
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Rosenberg
New York
Atom
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
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Robert
SPCC
Julius
Ethel Rosenberg
Beeson Confirmed to NLRB by Narrow Senate Vote
Beeson a 47 year old San Jose businessman won Senate approval to join the National Labor Relations Board by a 45 to 42 margin after hours of debate. Supporters called him eminently qualified while opponents questioned his testimony and asserted false statements.
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Albert C. Beeson
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Beeson
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Byrd
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Florida
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Indore
Labor Committee
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San Jose Mercury
Red Chinese Seen Feuding Headlines Political Purge
Report from Tokyo dated February 19 notes high ranking Chinese Communists and potential Beria elements stirring within the ruling party. Peiping broadcasts hint mass purge of 6500000 party members amid accusations ranging from concerted activity to lax vigilance. The Peoples Daily editorial urges strict disciplinary action or expulsion when needed. Central Committee communiqué says Mao Tse-tung requested action and approved Liu Shao-chi's report as part of strengthening party unity.
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Red China Tocay
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Peiping
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Peoples Daily
Mao Tze-tung
Red China
Liu Shao-chi
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Father Awaiting Word on Long-Dead Son in Korea Wire
In UAMDEN New Jersey a distressed father Walter Farrar 63 sits on his porch awaiting a telegram claiming his son Pfc Richard Tartar 21 would be home Thursday. He clings to hope despite official notices confirming the soldier’s death in Korea and suspects a hoax while reporters and camerapersons cover the vigil.
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Camden
N. J
Pop
Defense Department
Pvt
Richard Tartar
Korea
Uamden
INS
Walter Farrar
Tartar
Pfc
Beverly National Cemetery
Defense Dept
Army Dept
Florence Brittingham
52 Cent Dollar May Rise In Value By 1954, Expert Says
Dr Reed McClung of Morris Harvey College told the Charleston Lions Club that the 52 cent dollar could be worth 64 or 55 cents by year end 1954. He noted unemployment at over two million but said the figure is under four percent of the civilian labor force.
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the Gazette
Reed &. McClung
Morris Harvey College
Dr. McClung
Charleston Lions Club
Daniel Boone Hotel
United States
McClung
Economist
Egypt
Egyp
Mason Quits Over Adams Autocratic Policy
Rep Noah Mason resigns from Eisenhower's Commission on Intergovernmental Relations in protest against Sherman Adams, accusing the White House aide of autocratic leadership. Mason had opposed the firing of Dr Clarence E Manion, the commission's chairman, amid controversy over Bricker amendment and federal versus state local powers.
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Manion
Washington
Noah Mason
R-Ii
Eisenhower
Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Sherman Adams
White House
Mason
Clarence E. Manion
Notre Dame University Law School
Adams
Bricker
Senate
Manson
Associates
Commission
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