Allies Press Reds to Set Date for Korean Armistice
AP dispatch reports General Mark Clark sent a letter to Soviet and Chinese commanders urging an immediate date for signing a Korean truce. He pledged UNC readiness to enforce terms and outlined possible safeguards, while noting sliding replies from Pyongyang and continued splits over prisoner repatriation amid high-level talks in Seoul.
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Synzman Rhee
Oly
Mark Clark
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UNC
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Pane Munpnr
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VNC
Republic of Korea
Ennamand
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Sogeyne
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USC
Cs Clay
Further Hearings on Immigration Bill
Washington reports the Senate Judiciary Committee ordered further hearings on a controversial immigration bill urged by the President but lacking a firm date. An 8 to 4 vote rescinded a week-old resolution that halted business. The measure would allocate 216,000 special quota migrants over the next two years as President Eisenhower backs the Dix administration.
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Washington
Senate
Misentrower
July Fourth toll raises concerns over used car safety
A chaotic ad style item reports questions about vehicle safety after a July Fourth incident. It mentions affordable used cars and urges readers to turn to page 10 for real values in safe used cars, with a garbled appeal to families.
Japanese Flood Death Toll Near Two Thousand
Tokyo reports a massive flood across Kyushu leaving almost 2,000 dead or missing and up to 350,000 homes destroyed or damaged. A typhoon in the South Seas threatens more devastation as authorities rush aid and survivors rebuild amid widespread ruin.
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Tokyo
Japan
Kyush
Mackinney
Stop-gap Bermuda Talks Move to Informal Session
Washington reports a British official may visit for informal talks with the United States and France, while no formal ministerial conference is planned. Britain’s Cabinet chief Butler said London aims for a quick, limited discussion on common issues ahead of Bermuda summit delays due to Churchill’s rest and political tensions.
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White House
U. S
London
Britain
Richard A. Butler
Hirstain
United Stiles
Bermuda
Commons
Ministre
Churchill
Baller
Hiltain
Lord Salisbury
Salisbury
Council
Foe Oan
Anthony Hitler Budler
Axowannat
Apnmente
CFW
Two Groups Petition for Street Paving
Aye petitions for concrete paving were led by signers on Thirty lands Street between Avenues and others. The second petition asks paving on Thingtiest Street between Avenues Heated Lt and fas seven signers. Names and addresses of signers appear, including Christofferson, Willian Arnold, Bob Bayt, and others on nearby avenues.
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Noah
Washmurn
Christofferson
Willian Arnold
Homestead Credit Deadline Set Amid Low Filings
City Assessor Dennis Nelson warns about the homestead credit deadline approaching on Wednesday. About 150 people have filed so far. The assessor’s office will be open the third floor of City Hall from 9 am to 5 pm Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday the final day for filings. Only six persons appeared Saturday afternoon, Nelson said.
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Homestead Credit
Dennis Nelson
Monilas
Woernasdiay
WO Pam
Nelson
Disaster Relief Act Proposed in Congress
Monday introduced Melpouth disaster relief act would authorize government loans to farmers and stockmen at 4 percent interest and provide for federal purchase of feed and other supplies for resale to farmers.
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Washington
Trileen HorLloes
Minnesota Victims Identified in Highway 66 Crash
Two Minneapolis men died Sunday when their car left Highway 66 and crashed into a tree about three miles south of downtown. Victims were Waller B. Finney, 81, and Roy Wilvinney, 38.
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Highway 66
Down Hali
Waller B. Finney
Roy Wilvinney
Minneapolis
Two Men Survive Treacherous Missouri River ordeal
Daniel Gireauinuso, 20, and Clifford Samus, 20, Nebraska City workers, swam for a fishing hole on the Missouri River near Omaha. Caught in a whirlpool, they were swept downstream to the Bellevue area. Samus reached the bridge abutment and flagged motorists who called rescue crews. Greathouse, in shorts, fought the river for hours, was carried miles, and finally reached shore near Childers residence after an exhausting hike. He suffered scrapes and fatigue and said he may not be fully recovered for work Monday.
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Gaissosbaty
Wei
Clifford Samus
Neveaska City
Second Avenue
Joseph Childers
Lehind Ave
Greathouse
Sammis
Missinyet
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Sams
Omaha
Mandy
Creal House
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Neb
Creathouse
Greathouse Truegers
Childers
Rush for Cigarettes Gas Expected by State Stores
A rush for cigarettes and gasoline is anticipated Tuesday with state taxes rising at service stations. Cigarettes will cost an extra penny per pack and gasoline up to a penny per gallon, increasing revenue by about 2.5 million dollars yearly for cigarettes and 7.5 million for gas. Merchants report a Meivings cigarette business began Saturday, with one owner hoping the rush is complete so restamping after Wednesday can be avoided.
Truman may be called before Senate investigations panel
Senator Carthy said Monday a rigorous inquiry into suspected U S spies could lead to Truman being summoned as a witness before the Senate Investigations Subcommittee. The comment signals possible hearings involving former president Truman amid ongoing espionage probes.
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Carthy
Regis
U. S
Ceu
Truman
Senate
Two Appointments Named to State Board
DES MOINES four appointments to the state board were announced. Mare Klay by the Town Supreme Court, hi Marshall Thomas of Dubuque was named as a new appointee to the board and Ingalls Swisher of Swisher City was reappointed. Both appointments are for two year terms.
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Des Moines
Mare Klay
Town Supreme Court
Hi Marshall ‘Thomas
Dubuque
Ingalls Swisher
Town City
Rail Union Chief JP Shields Dies in Cleveland
JP Shields, longtime head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, died Monday in Cleveland after a heart attack. Since July 1950 he led the union and had served in railroad labor roles since 1926, with Alvin Johnston succeeding him as grand chief engineer in 1950.
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Ick
Shields
Geraut
Tesitus
Alvinsoy Johnston
Soil Conservation Meeting in Iowa Declared State Delegates
Delegates from ten states gather in Iowa for a soil conservation conference. Officials Willan and Bardsley expected Monday. discussion centers on soil practices and regional coordination with Nebraska and South Dakota invited guests.
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Kentucky
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Billy Graham Ends Cotton Bowl Revival Attendance Record
Billy Graham concluded a revival crusade at the Cotton Bowl drawing about 75 000 in a single service and pushing total attendance past 600 000 for the event. He called the revival the largest audience he has attracted in many revivals.
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Billy Coaham
M. S
Reilar Warins
Serviers
Graham
Alt
Athletic Studi
Tata
Soviet Troop Units Return to Barracks in East Zone
Soviet units moved back to their barracks as Berlin curfews loosened and martial law was expected to be lifted soon. Police took over policing in parts of East Berlin while loyalist marches were staged and a de communization policy affected factory and land transfers to restore German efficiency.
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Germany
Soviet Zone
Milles
Holylor
Premign
Otla Grojewahl
Shaky Raime
Ravenbark
Farm Programs In Full Gear Says Agriculture Official
New York a top Agriculture Department official said farm programs must be put into full gear to save farmers from ruinous price declines. John H. Davis of the Commodity Credit Corporation warned surpluses and falling incomes threaten agriculture and claimed there is no time to quibble over weaknesses as action is needed to sustain price supports.
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New York
Tnsen Power Administration
John H. Davis
Agriculture Department
Tavis
American Seed Trade
CCC
Davis
Iman
Fixed Tour of Duty in Far East Debated
The Army weighs a fixed 18 month tour in Korea and Japan after combat ends in Korea. A spokesman said Gen Mark Clark has not yet responded to the proposal from theastern commander. The plan would shift from the rotation system that rewards time under fire.
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Far East
Washington
Korea
Japan
Mark Clark
Clark
Far Teast
Thundershowers Expected Over Weekend Forecast
Weather outlook warns of thundershowers Monday night with heat and humidity rising Monday afternoon peak near 96 degrees. Showers end overnight as cooler air moves in, then more thundershowers likely by Tuesday night. Missouri River level recedes about eight inches from Sunday.
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Missouri
Powder Keg of Subjugated Peoples Could Blow Sky-high
WASTINGTON Senator Wiley warns Soviet control over satellite nations is crumbling and the powder keg of subjugated peoples could blow sky high overnight. He cites Communist China as evidence and notes Senate sentiment to cut foreign aid authorization, though Administration leaders oppose further cuts.
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Senate
Sater Ile
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Urenea
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Typhoid Deaths and Sweden Aid Drive Mark Senate Action
The article notes a typhoid epidemic in Sweden with 22 deaths and calls for swift Senate action on a large aid package. It reports discussions by Wiley urging expenditure approvals, and a 6,000 person bill authorizing 4.318 billion dollars in inland and foreign assistance. In Iowa, the Industrial Union Council elected Vernon Dale as president at its state convention closing session.
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Senate For Stockholas Sweden
Forlag Relations Committee
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Sweden
Tolso
Ottumwa
Towa Sic Industrial Union Council
Vernon Dale
Mustatine
Administration Wins Without Fight In House
Tornado area south of Adair caused deaths and injuries as damage ran into the thousands. The Eisenhower administration won approval to move a bill extending the excess profits tax to the House floor with GOP backing, despite opposition from Ways and Means chairman Daniel Reed. Storms damaged farms and utilities across southern Iowa, with one death near Adair and injuries to others as homes and barns were destroyed and power outages reported in several towns.
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Ways and Means Committee
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Ther
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Atal
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LeRoy Batts
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LeRoy
Antenve
Adaiy Davister
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al Indianola
Uut
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Hiatt
Iowa
Sina City
Mason City
Tightan Checks on Aid to Dependent Children
Polk County, Des Moines officials plan tighter controls on Aid to Dependent Children payments. County Attorney Clyde Herring proposes a full time assistant to verify recipients and handle child desertion cases. Annual ADC outlay reaches about a million dollars in Arnolds Park and Pocahontas. Miss Shonka from San Diego reaches the Miss Universe pageant.
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Dhan
Polk County
Clyde Herring
Torri
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Arnolds Park &P
Marilyn
ADC
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Tive
San Diego
Calif
Shonka
N& Sh
Injunction Sought Over Bonus Tax Extension Fight
A Polk County District Court suit filed by World War II veterans seeks to block Iowa from spending two billion dollars tied to an excess profits tax. Speakers Reed and lawmakers from Simpson Martin Curtis urged orderly action as Ways and Means members planned a vote to force the measure onto the floor, amid a presidential push to extend the tax for six months to raise 700 to 800 million for government revenue.
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Isenhower
Alse
Des Moines
Reed
Marshalltown
Republi
Jeans
Simpson
Martin
Curtis
Neb
Towal
American Legion
Red forces strike daylight assault on Western Front hills
The Reds launched a midday attack on three hill outposts 40 miles north of the capital as South Korean infantry pressed to the crest of one ridge. ROK units regrouped after heavy shelling, reporting 42,000 incoming rounds by noon while pursuing counterattacks against the attackers near Outpost Bak and nearby positions.
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Yak
Queen
Nisi
Hoth
al- Hox
Bak
Sewage Facilities Transfer Approved by Council
DES MOINES The State Executive Council on Monday voted to grant title to sewage facilities in the Northwest Tawa lakes region to the Towa Great Lakes Sanitary District.
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Des Moines
Tawa Lakes
Towa Great Lakes
Explosion in Dayton Rubber Co Kills Two Men
Two men die and about nine dozen others are injured in a blast at the Dayton Rubber Company on Monday. Investigators probe cause as emergency crews respond to the factory site and surrounding area. Local authorities report extensive damage and ongoing efforts to treat the injured.
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Elf
Dayton Rubber Co
Waterloo pilot credited with destruction of MIG in Korea air battle
Kenneth Palmer of Waterloo Iowa credited Monday with destruction of a Communist MIG in an air battle over North Korea. The report notes Palmer, serving in the U S Air Forces, helped turn the tide in a recent engagement, reflecting ongoing air superiority efforts in the conflict.
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Seoul
Kenneth Palmer
Waterloo
Iowa
North Korea
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