394 More U N POWs Are Freed In Korea Exchange
A healthier batch of 394 Allied prisoners was released in the Korea War exchange, with 81 Americans among them. Reports suggest thousands more POWs, possibly 2,000 to 3,000 Americans, may still be held. The Red side released 25 British, 25 Turks, 12 Filipinos, and 7 Colombians as part of Operation Bug Switch. General Clark cited evidence of additional captives and warned of possible retaliation if the Reds withhold further POWs. President Eisenhower signed a refugee act admitting 214,000 extra refugees over three years.
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Assocmuen Ress Panmunjom
Reds
Rem Patriste
ROK Gol Glers
Ww Jask
Ca.mi
Amer-icana
U. N
U. S
Washington
Mark W. Clark
U. N. Far East
Clark
Associated Press Freedom Village
Teistone Brilwy
Erin
Charis Deysatt Jr
Cincinnai
Lex Artilles
T. S
Kure
Uhe
Alwus
Donald C. Scewart
Cluwinuh
Pfe
Theopiles Parnas
Joly
Aly
Phe
Harrison Woal
Chey
Dayle Thay
Wil Newroes
Ethan
Pyoktone
She Mtuwehurian Lyopelen
America
Pyok
Fong Slotkade
Steve Chlowackl
Brooklyn
Chueusie
Exchmnen
Yololny
Gawacki Gail
Pie Thorne
Murty
Byolk Jone
Ohio
Yepalvatfold
Uctive Nation Commission
Weir
Associated Press
Chaiterin Short
R-Mo
Beuse Armed Services
Almentes
Livestiga
Dhe
Pony
Bey
Machrayion
Jablunis Conmitten
Wuvietigarul Syedleh Ba
Mavie Clark
United Nations
Par East
Pentagon
Eiuinalty
Prudential
Art
Special House Committee
Republicat
Dulles Rhee Ready to Sign Security Pact
The Associated Press reports that Secretary of State Dulles and South Korean President Rhee prepared to sign a draft security treaty linking the United States and Korea. A joint statement from Rhee and Dulles foresees a news conference before travel to Tokyo, with Talks including an armistice demand and U.S. aid pledge in case of Communist aggression.
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Associated Presa Seode
Stake
Fann Postor
Gules Sur
Syngman Rhee
United Bites
Soul Kren Tnmor
United States
Philippines
South Korea
Dulles
Rhee
Tokyo
States
FCC 10 Rule On Color Video Proposal Approved
The FCC proposed to adopt a compatible color television system that can be tuned on existing receivers. Sponsored by the National Television System Committee, the plan has broad manufacturer support and no opposition, promising a standard for all color broadcasting. If approved, it would replace the CBS color system, which requires receiver conversion. The new system would display on current sets in black and white until updated.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Horige
National “Television System Committee
FCC
Maihyo
Columbia Broadcasting System
Blame Skipper For Ship Sinking By Associated Press
Washington Coast Guard blames Capt Albert Stiglin of Vermillion Ohio for the sinking of the Henry Steinbrenner during a Lake Superior storm. Seventeen crewmen died when the vessel foundered May 11 off Passage Island, and the report will be sent to the Justice Department for probable criminality.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Albert Stiglin
Vermillion
Ohio
Justice Department
Henry Steinbrenner
Tost
Steinbrenner
Passage Island
Lake Superior
Wayne Township weighs leasing high school building
Wayne Township directors study the cost of operating Benlor High School and consider leasing the West South Street building from the Corry district to meet growing needs. Plans aim to use the first floor while the second floor is closed.
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Wayne Township
Benlor
Nut Distriet
Distriet
West South Street
Gary Ares High
East Pleasant
Alee
Wayne ‘Township Aistries
Corry
Wayne Mnet Sonvard
Biwell Ke Ein
Wayne
Man Sivey
Uhl Censon
Justice Dept Probes Gas Hire in Price Increases
The Justice Department is investigating gas price rises to determine if collusion among oil firms violated trust laws. Atty. Gen. office letter to Sen. Humphrey cites complaints from Minnesota gasoline jobbers and consumers about unwarranted hikes amid ample stocks. The Minnesota price rise is said to be widespread across the United States. In Clearfield, Pa., defending champion Carl Steinfeldt and 17 others begin match play in the Eastern Nations Horseshoe Championship.
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Associiés Press
Washingdon
Justice Department
Humphrey
D-Minn
Asst. Atty
Stanley N. Barnes
Department
Minnesota
Barnes
United States
Rocky Mountains
Clearfield
Carl Steinfeldt
Rochester
N. C
North Korean purge alleged in spy prosecutions
Exported press report from Tokyo claims 12 North Korean officials are prosecuted for plots to overthrow the Communist government. Names include Rhee Syng Yop and Pak Hong Wang with Kim Tl Sung said to have fired Pak and Lee, amid tensions between Moscow and Beijing trained cadres.
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Reds
Fokyo
Mullo Ab Pyomying
Platntae
Agri Juve Sbp Us
Secren
Noth Korean Radio
Rhee Syng Yop
Tomer
Lee Sung Yup
Kim Tl Sung
Pak
Lee
ROK
Tong Kun
Red China
Kim
Veron
Moscow
Pate
North Korea
Seretary
Communist Party
14 Airmen Rescued After Atlantic Bomber Loss
Associated Press reports a US bomber with 10 engines crashed into the Atlantic west of Ireland during a ditching ordeal. Four survivors and five dead were rescued by ships as a search continued under sea conditions. Survivors Maj. GB Parks Nephi Utah Ale H Parker Spokane Wash S/Sgt M DeHaven Stroudshuts Fla and S/S Roy Shears Bennington Okla were air crew, with transfer ongoing to liners Empress of Australia Manchester Bond as Pioneer reaches Mediterranean ports.
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Associated Pres
London
Planex
Muuaholl
Manchester Bioncey
Air Force
Sasn
Canattin
Maj
GB Parks
Nephi
Utah
Ale H. & Parker
Spokane
Wash
M. DeHaven
M. DeHaven,’ Stroudshuts, Ha. the Pioneer Is Due In Montreat
Suvivor
Roy "Shears
Bennington
Oklo
Manchester
Crooner Haymes Awaits Deportation Hearing
Los Angeles crooner Dirk Haymes, arrested while entering the United States last June, awaits a deportation hearing in about two weeks. His bond stands at 8500 pending the hearing as officials review eligibility under the McCarran Act and related immigration provisions.
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Immigration Service
Continental
United States
Landon
Congress
Communities unite on sewer project amid cost fears
Pennsylvania towns including Smethport Emporium Port Allegany Bradford Township Eldred and Wolfishonen join a regional meeting led by solicitor Kane and Robert Apple to press for faster sewer treatment works. Officials warn inflated construction costs and high interest rates threaten delays while state directives push toward Clir Streams program.
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Wil
Ie Sin Hary Wier Board
Bull
Eesville Lee
Hhorien
Pta
Eldred S
Wolfshnen Willy
Ibealmaians
Nosthovestown
Pennsylvania
Tembey Domes Bly
Kane
Boroviel
Robert B. Apple
Smethipart Wictorney Sum
Solkc
Une
P— der Lin
Alve H
Corry
State Wits
Hartisbure
Fine
Siapactive
wWebsive
Tity Colwill
Sanivary Water Board
Traffic Detour on Route 6 Extends Into Several Months
Detour on Route 6 remains in effect for several months as construction crews rebuild and widen east of sorry. A city patrolman staffs the Main and Center streets intersection to manage traffic while detours and burlap-covered signs are updated. Parking on East Main Street is restricted east of Center Street to ease congestion.
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East
Eas Main Street
Imen
Benter Street
Covnnr
Enews
Sorry
Oak Wilt Fight Plans Mapped For Pennsylvania Forests
Agriculture Secretary Miles Horst and Samuel Levis will discuss an expanded oak wilt program next week. They plan to use about $125,000 in expected funding to study and combat the tree disease in state forests.
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Harrisburg
Fennsylvania Foresta
Miles Horst
Samuel ©. Levis
Forests and Waters
POWS REMAIN UNDER COMMUNIST RULE IN KOREA REPORTS
Incoming reports describe American POWs at Teistone Brilwy refuting repatriation and choosing to stay under communist control. Witnesses from Korafed say several prisoners prefer life in captivity, while propaganda and fear of punishment influence those who consider returning.
Movie Industry to Get Tax Relief Next Year
Washington sources expect a tax relief move for the movie industry in 1956. A reduction in the admissions tax from 20 to 10 percent on motion picture tickets and related admissions is seen as the likely action, despite President Eisenhower's veto of a similar bill. The White House argues the tax applies broadly and relief would not be fair if given to one industry.
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Wiu Fleo
Washington
Eisenhower
Hut
Mizenti Oner
Local meet draws 1500 fans for javelin event
Large crowd filled the venue as 1 500 spectators attended the afternoon athletics meet. Notable performances included Bracken and Lennie Al-Frayh competing in the javelin, while Phamplonslip and Willisnspork posted standout efforts in related events amid a week featuring late bids and evolving results.
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TBO
House tackles probe into atrocities debate collapses
Washington reports show Rep Chaiterin Short criticizes the House Armed Services Committee for shelving a probe into alleged communist atrocities. debate centers on evidence handling and the risk to American POWs. Pentagon briefing casts doubt on new inquiries as they weigh implications for detainee cases and peace talks.
Death of Two Chaplains Reported by AP
Army medic from Detroit recounts that a Protestant and a Catholic chaplain in Korea were mistreated by Reds, forbidden to hold Christmas services in 1950, yet managed prayers at a camp. He says one chaplain died within a week and the other within four months due to the abuse.
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Associated Press Freedom Village
Korea
Panmunjom
Edward R. Achne
Detroit
Mich
Doctor Admits Killing Daughter in Lewistown Case
Lewis town police say 45 year old Dr Lawrence Woodhouse Jr admitted shooting his 14 year old adopted daughter Betsy Woodhouse in her bedroom. He was found in his office and later revived after an injection. District attorney and coroner to file charges after further review.
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Lewistown
Fennsylvania
Lawrence Woodhouse Jr
Betsy Woodhouse
Woodhouse Opie
Asphrat Wittre
Oph
Rowan
Wondhouse
Borate Gulberisos
Mifflin County
Relsult
Rober
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