22 American POWs Stall Allied Repatriation Talks
Indian Lt. Gen. K. M. Thimayya said 22 American prisoners of the Korean War refuse to quit the Communists and aim to stall Allied efforts. He noted explanations may begin in four to five days and that the group would not meet interviewers unless all South Korean prisoners also agreed to attend. The Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission studied protests from both sides. Thimayya criticized some South Korean complaints as stalling tactics. U S envoy Arthur H Dean walked out of talks and heads to Washington. his aide Kenneth Young will stay to gauge Communist willingness to resume discussions with conditions to resume in good faith and for Reds to withdraw perfidy charges.
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Thimayya
Thimnayya
Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission
Abstradt
Dean
U. S
Arthur H Dean
Washington
United Nations
Kenneth Young
State Department
Korea
Alles
Reds
Carroll County attorney faces remaining disbarment count
The three judge disbarment court reconvened to hear the lone charge against Tan Creti, Carroll County Attorney, alleging he obtained $7,000 from Joe Wernimont in a Waterloo federal case. The REA power and telephone program for farmers drew defense and state testimony amid ongoing actions against J Ralph Crane.
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Farm Bureau Federation
Nelsen
REA
B. Jlance
Comes
Joe Zitzisperger
Fathers, Inc
Roosevelt
Tan Creti
Deal. Asst
Earle S. Smith
Joe
Wernimont
Carroll
Waterloo
Nixon Delayed by Headwind on Bermuda Stopover
Vice President Richard Nixon and his wife arrived in Hamilton Bermuda for a two hour layover on the homeward flight after a Asia and Middle East tour. Strong headwinds of 67 miles per hour forced the Constellation to divert and refuel, delaying the schedule before Nixon reports to President Eisenhower in Washington.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Asia
Middle East
Washington
Eisenhower
Constellation
Africa
Fluoridation Recommendation for Bluffs Water Supply
A city committee of physicians and dentists urged fluoridating Bluffs water to prevent tooth decay. The report, signed by Dr. Frederick Marsh and Dr. Don Lash, found no health harm from the recommended fluoride and emphasized benefits to children. The panel did not specify an optimal fluoride percentage, noting local river water contains about 0.4 parts per million naturally. The City Council may act, though a formal decision is not required.
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Don Lash
Pottawat-tamie County Medical Society
Corner Bluffs Dental Society
The
Epart
Missouri River
City Water Works
Frank B. Jensen
Chamber of Commerce
Fluondo
City Crater
Station Wagon Dies In Train Crash At Royse City
A station wagon was struck by a diesel streamliner near Royse City Texas killing a father Victor Saufley 47 his wife Harriett 39 their sons Bill 5 and twins John and Jim 2 and their maid Irma Davis. The derailment injured five train passengers and bruised about 30 others. The train was en route from Dallas to St Louis when the accident derailed ten cars and left five on the rails.
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Royse City
Tex P
Dallas
St. Louis
Victor Saufley
Southern Methodist University
New York Giants
Harriett
Bill
John
Jim
Irma Davis
Congressmen Back Need for New Council Bluffs Post Office
Five congressmen visited Council Bluffs to inspect the current post office and site. They urged quick action for a new facility, with support by four House Public Works members and emphasis on location, safety, and streamlined service amid deteriorating conditions.
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C.B
Council Bluffs Post Office
House Public Works
Will E. Neal
R- W. Va
Council Bluffs
John ©. Kluczynskil
Labe Iti ii i
Broadway
Jane Ames
Russell V. Mack
J. A. Ansley
James ©. Jenson
Congress
Wash
Old City Auditorium
Hubert H. Scudder
Calif
Tom Steed
D-Okla
Defense Funds Key To Budget
Sen Knowland says budget balance and any tax cuts hinge on President Eisenhower request for defense funds. He expects Thursday briefing on overall defense outlay for the year starting July 1. Secretaries discuss 1954 program as Wilson aims at 137 Air Force wings by mid 1956.
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Sen
Knowland
R-Calif
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
White House
Defense Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wilson
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Joint Chiefs
Railroads Seek Stricter Laws On Explosive Transport
Four major railroad unions urged stricter federal and state laws to regulate highway transport of explosives and combustibles. They want tighter truck inspections and safety rules after the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered permit holders to comply or be removed. An ICC investigation into Watson Bros. Transportation Co. followed explosions on Midwest highways, including a recent blast near Malvern Iowa.
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Chicago
Washington
R. S Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Watson Bros. Transportation Co., Inc
Omaha
Neb
Watson
Midwest
Malvern
Horse Rescued From Cistern Fights Pneumonia
Maude, an elderly horse in Talladega Alabama, survived a cistern rescue but battles pneumonia after cold, starving days. She has many friends in the community rooting for her recovery.
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Talladega
Ala
Maude
Memphis Grocer Describes Night of Armed Home Invasion
Memphis grocer W M Miller recalls two masked armed robbers who assaulted his home near a deep cistern. Maude, his companion, fought for life as the men fled after shots, with Maude losing weight and facing a 40-50 chance of survival. Miller vows action against crime.
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Memphis
Groces
W. M. Miller
Cranel
Miller
Billy Ray Hurst
Maude
Arid Miller
Senators Hold Fire On Re election Declarations
WASHINGTON four to five midwestern Democrats and several Republicans delay public decisions on 1955 re election bids. Senators Douglas and Gillette have announced, while most others remain undecided or only give speeches. Only three say they have not decided yet as talks of 47 Republicans and 48 Democrats continue.
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Washington
Mink Bow Ties Sell Well At $15 Apiece
A Tulsa department store reports strong demand for mink bow ties priced at $15 each. The piece notes political theater around elections, with mentions of senators Griswold Ned and Mundt SD and potential re election bids by Humphrey Hunt Wye and Edwin C. Johnson.
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MorseUre
Tulsa
Ohda
Griswold
Ned
Mundt
Farm Problem Tops 1954 Congressional Issues Poll
Washington reports a U S News & World Report poll showing farm problems as the top issue for the 1954 congressional elections after five months of recess. The survey of 531 members found regional and party splits, with Republicans prioritizing Communism and Democrats ranking it lower.
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Washington
Congress
U. S. News & World Report
GOP
Eisenhower
Midwest
Beloit College Chapel Fire Roars Through Christmas Decor
A Beloit Wisconsin fire destroyed the Beloit College chapel on a Saturday night. Damage is estimated at 509000 dollars. Fire Chief Glenn Davis said the blaze likely started in wiring installed Saturday afternoon as students prepared decorations for the Christmas vesper program.
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Beloit Chapel
Beloit
Wis
Beloit Colllege
Glenn Davis
Winds To Sting Southwest Iowa With Bitter Cold
Strong northerly gusts bring a taste of real winter as Northwest winds sweep Southwest Iowa late Monday and Tuesday. Monday afternoon was windy and cold with a low near 20, while Tuesday’s high nears 30. Snow flurries may accompany gusts up to 40 mph, with a minor precipitation total of .04 inch reported Sunday into Monday. A Pacific Northwest storm center may bring light snow to Northwest Iowa Tuesday night and statewide Wednesday.
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U.S
Canada
Central Plains
Pacific
Iowa
Settlement end to North American strike over Sabre jets
North American Aviation reaches a multimillion-dollar settlement with CIO United Auto Workers after a strike that idled Sabre jet and super Sabre production. The deal grants a 4 percent wage increase, with prior scales ranging 1.42 to 2.32 an hour, and awaits union ratification at mass meetings.
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Los Angeles
America
168
Lockhead Aircraft Corp
Burtbank
Douglas Aircraft Co
Santa Monica
AFL International Assn
North Americn
Columbus
Ohio
NATO Ministers Open Conference in Paris
In Paris Georges Bidault opened the NATO ministerial meeting chairing nearly 50 foreign defense and finance ministers from 14 nations. He praised Eisenhower's peace plan to divert weapons from destruction toward peaceful progress and warned that a Soviet reply could have incalculable consequences. He said disarmament could offer a happy life. Secretary of State Dulles was to urge continued rearmament regardless of Berlin talks.
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Paris
Georges Bidault
NATO
Eisenhower
Bidault
North Atlante
Palais de Chaillot
Seine River
Western
Europe
U S
Dulles
Big Four
Berlin
Dulles warns europeans may have to face war alone
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told reporters at a NATO council session that if the European Defense Community fails to ratify and Germany and France cannot settle their feud, Europe may choose war by its own action. He urged unity to prevent further fighting and warned America may reassess its stance toward Europe in that event.
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Paris
John Foster Dulles
America
Germany
France
European Defense Community
Europe
Illinois Central Seeks 15 Million Bond Issue
Washington The Illinois Central Railroad Co asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue 15 million dollars of 30 year consolidated mortgage bonds. Proceeds would redeem 34.743 million dollars of 4 percent bonds dated Aug 1 1966 at 102 percent next February.
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Washington
Munuls Central Railroad Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
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