Iran and Yugoslavia Seen as Danger Spots in Cold War
Washington officials warn that Iran and Yugoslavia pose immediate dangers as oil and arming activities could draw Moscow in. The piece notes the broader risk of war rising since Korea and highlights U S military buildup, A bombs, and the possibility of further small conflicts turning into a global crisis.
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Washington
Korea
U. S
Moscow
Iran
Yugoslavia
Germany
Acheson
Russia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
United States
Kremlin
America
Politburo
Western
Stalin
South Korea
United Nations
Decatur News Briefs and Local Updates
Saturday court cases report two arrests for public intoxication and traffic violations. Notes cover hospitalizations, births, a police arrest in a car battery theft case, church services, a Macedonia Memorial Singing event, letters from Korea, and local visits by residents and families. The piece lists community happenings, births at Decatur General hospital, and appointments in the Office of Price Stabilization.
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Recorders Court
Malik on Korean war calls for cease fire talks
U N spokesmen read Malik's 14 minute statement amid questions about who would join talks. He urged belligerents to discuss a cease fire and mutual troop withdrawal from the 38th parallel, while criticizing Western powers and U S policy in Korea and Asia.
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Malik
38Th Parallel
U. N
Price of Peace
New York
U. S
Germany
Japan
Soviet Union
United States
Far East
Formosa
Red China
Korea
Russia
New York Park Avenue
U. N. Assembly
Marshal Stalin
Tot Drowns After Falling Into Washing Machine
In New York on June 23 a two year old named Johnny Schaffer tumbled into a water filled washing machine while left alone near the appliance. His mother Irene found him with his legs in the soapy water and the child drowned.
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New York
Johnny Schaffer
Irene
For Rent: Brick House With Six Rooms In Decatur
Upscale rental listing details a six room brick house with hardwood floors Venetian blinds water heater and an upstairs bedroom with eight windows and a bath connected lavatory. Near Bank Street 208 East Vine. Respond with references and interview via P. D. Box 68 Decatur. Phone 1494 M.
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P.D. Box
Decatur
Bank St
E. Vine
Decatur General Hospital Admits and Discharges
Saturday morning a person was held on a charge of petit larceny and admitted to Decatur General hospital. John W. Robinson of Decatur was discharged Saturday from Decatur General hospital.
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William Speegle
7Th Avenue East
Hamil Clinic
I. C. Doss
3Rd Avenue West
Decatur General Hospital
F. H. Wilds
McNeill Apartments
John W. Robinson
Decatur 1
Evacuation Plans Under Way At Abadan Oil Complex
In Abadan Iran on June 23 British workers and families prepare for a possible full scale evacuation from the Anglo Iranian oil complex. Temporary barracks are set for 3,000 staff as wives and children depart within days while others are flown out from fields 50 to 200 miles away.
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Abadan
Iran
Persian Gulf
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Aiagras
AIOC
How They Voted on Alabama Members of Congress
Washington ledger shows roll call records on amendments to the independent offices appropriation bill. Williams amendment cutting 298062 from President staff budgets passed 37 to 23 with Hill and Sparkman opposed. Douglas amendment cutting civilian annual leave passed 51 to 26 with Hill and Sparkman for. Dirksen amendment restoring housing units cut passed 47 to 25 with Hill and Sparkman against. Byrd amendment cutting press agents budgets passed 63 to 10 with Hill and Sparkman for.
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Washington
Alabama
Congress
Senate
Williams
Hill
Sparkman
Douglas
D-Ill
Dirksen
R-Ill
Byrd
D-Va
Malik's cease fire proposal marks first new communist bid
In Washington officials weighed Malik's cease fire ideas and a possible 38th parallel conference as senators debated its significance. The broadcast drew mixed views with some calling it propaganda while others urged careful consideration. The text was sent to Secretary General Lie in Oslo for context as questions arose about Chinese Communist and Soviet positions.
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Washington
State Department
Malik
Kem
R-Mo
Trygve Lie
Oslo
Norway
Russia
U. N
Prisoner John Melson Missing After Request for Turnip Greens
North Alabama officers searched Saturday night for Camp Hamilton prisoner John D. Melson 20 of Moulton who was jailed for embezzlement in Morgan County. Warden Dempsey said Melson, described as a fine cook, asked Thursday morning to fetch turnip greens and was last seen near Haleyville.
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North Alabama
Camp Hamilton
John D. Melson
Moulton
Morgan County
Dempsey
Hamilton
Melson
Haleyville
Mountain Girl Recovers After 13 Days Lost in Smokies
Evangeline Lorimer 21, a Seattle evangelist’s daughter and Cincinnati nursing student, survived 13 days wandering in the Great Smoky Mountains with no food. Park officials questioned her, she later traveled to Cincinnati with her father for a revival tour, and she resumes work at Jewish Hospital.
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Gatlinburg
Tenn
Evangeline Larimore
Wilds
Great Smoky Mountain Park
Sevierville
Cincinnati
Jewish Hospital
Miss Lorimer
Evangelist W. M. Lorimer
Seattle
Robert White
Kentucky
Tennessee
Murder Rap Faces Airman in Mississippi Slaying
In Laurel Mississippi on June 23 airman Sgt Herbert Egloff is charged with murder for stabbing his wife Ruth Blakeney Green Egloff seven times with a Japanese dagger at her sister Mrs H A Cantrell’s home. He cut his chest and fled after the attack. The couple had been married seven months and the motive is listed as jealousy.
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Laurel
Miss
Paul Swartz
Ager
Swartziager
Herbert Egloff
Sicily Island
Ruth Blakeney Green Egloff
H. A. Cantrell
Egloff
Swartzinger
Jones County
Polonaise Origins Tied to Anjou Election
The polonaise is a stately dance believed to have originated in 1573 to honor the election of Henry III to the throne of Poland and France, marking a ceremonial royal event in European courts.
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Duke of
Anjou
Malik’s Cease Fire Bid Shapes Korean War Talk
Russia’s UN delegate Jacob Malik proposed a cease fire and troop withdrawals across the 38th parallel, marking a shift from earlier conditions. U.S. and allied forces report ongoing air battles with MiG-15s, massed Chinese troops, and preparations for a potential June offensive as Vice Fleet reviews a year of fighting.
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Seoul
Manchurian
Propaganda or Peace in New York Debate
Press Officer Lincoln White hints that talk of ending the conflict may be tied to the presence of Ambassador Warren Austin and U N officials in New York. The United Nations broadcasts by Malik sparked fears the Russian delegate seeks public opinion over official government action.
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Lincoln White
New York
Warren Austin
U. N
Malik
United Nations
Decatur Farm Markets Report Cotton and Grains
Market notes from Decatur show middling cotton at 45.75 cents and cottonseed at 60.00 per ton. No 2 wheat new crop at 2.31, No 2 oats at 85 cents, No 2 Ear White Corn at 1.62, No 2 Ear Yellow at 1.62, No 3 Ear White at 1.59, No 2 Mile at 2.36, No 2 Barley at 1.22. Corn basis 15 42 percent moisture and other grains basis 13 2 percent moisture.
Truman to Visit Tullahoma for 9:30 A.M. Address
President will land Monday at 9 30 A M with ten White House staff using a Northern field for a military reception. A 12 mile motor parade through Tullahoma to AEDC follows, then an address and informal luncheon before he departs aboard the Independence for Washington.
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Truman
Tullahoma
Camp Forrest
Nashville
White House
AEDC
Funeral Service Set For Milligan Child
Funeral services for Alice Faye Milligan of Decatur will be Sunday at 3 PM at Oak Ridge church Flint. Interment in the adjoining cemetery with Brown directing. She died Saturday morning after a short illness aged in years. survived by mother Christine and father Noah, sister Evelyn, grandparents Claude Milligan, Rogersville and Benny Gautney, Flint, plus other relatives.
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Oak Ridge Church
Flint
Alice Faye Milligan
Decature
Brown
Christine Milligan
Noah Milligan
Evelyn Milligan
Claude Milligan
Retired Admiral Warns of Federal Propaganda Machine
Davenport Iowa June 23 Retired Rear Admiral John G Crommelin warns of a federal propaganda machine as the most dangerous factor affecting national security He cites an estimated 45000 federal employees in propaganda and recalls the Korea incident and wartime powers granted by Congress highlighting public uncertainty and perceived emergency. Crommelin from Montgomery Alabama notes his past staff duties and Senate bid.
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Davenport
John G. Crommelin
Crommelin
Navy Club
Korea
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Montgomery
Ala
Washington
U. S. Senate
Alabama
Sudden East Plane Disappearance Under Large Search Light
Reports at 2 45 A M yesterday said a plane expected to land in half an hour but vanished. It had fuel for about 11 more hours and could have covered 3000 miles over jungle or sea. The search is described as one of Africa's largest aviation operations.
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Korea
Yanggu
United Nations
Pyongyang
Broad Plain
Eighth Army
Kansong
Stan Carter
Korangpo
Yonchon
Imjin
Kaesong
Seoul
North Korea
U.S
Fifth Air Force
Haeju
Anak
Newspapermen Head Home From Mobile
Alabama newspapermen and their wives headed home after the Alabama Press Association summer meeting in Mobile. Manager Jack Beisner called it the best attended in years with almost 100 registered for the three day session. A reception closed the event as all business was packed into the first day.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama
The
Jack Beisner
Alabama Press Association
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