Prisoner of War Camps at Pusan and Koje Island
The piece argues that lenient handling of Communist prisoners at Pusan and Koje Island led to revolts. It cites General Clark's warning that such flagrant disobedience will not be tolerated and predicts uprisings may end. It contrasts Western restraint with punitive responses seen in past wars.
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Pusan
Kure
Koje Island
China
Russia
United Nations
West
Clark
Alabama Textbook Row Ends With Edits
Textbook publishers agree to remove a segregation chapter and revise sections to meet Alabama standards after objections from Birmingham's Real Estate Board and the Chamber of Commerce, with Governor Gordon Persons. A state sub-committee and publishers reached a workable compromise, though questions remain about initial approval. State Superintendent W. J. Terry was urged to issue a full statement assigning blame.
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Alabama
Associated Press
Montgomery
Daily
Real Estate Board
Birmingham
Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Persons
State Textbook Committee
W. J. Terry
There Are No Limitations For Today's Youth
Opinion piece celebrating high school graduates, urging confidence in youth. It argues that there are no limits, the sky is the limit, and opportunities expand as old and new fields open. It cites military service as a path and asserts abilities, integrity, and intelligence guarantee success for both young men and women.
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United States
United States of America
Rankin Loses Battle Over Veterans Bill Credit
In a dispute over a Korean War veterans bill, Congressman Teague and Congressman Kearney forced Rankin to face potential rebuke. Teague and Kearney argued the bill was Teague's, while Rankin resisted reporting it under another name, then adjourned amid pressure and a petition threat.
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Washington
John Rankin
Mississippi
Congress
Veterans Committee
J Olin
Tiger” Teague
Pat Kearney
New York
Kearney
Rankin
Democrat Teague
Texas
Teague
Evins
Tennessee
House
Students Embrace World BeyondFlowers Hall Philosophy
A college creed at Huntingdon College echoes the motto Enter to grow in wisdom and go forth to apply wisdom in service. As a new class departs, students recognize global troubles and the need for educated, principled individuals to apply knowledge to constructive public service and human betterment.
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Flowers Hall
Huntingdon College
Rankin’s credit heist irks Whitten over Mississippi bill
Rankin stole credit for a bill sponsored by James Whit ten, prompting a witty complaint from Whit ten. He recalled receiving a later letter from Rankin asking him to vote for the measure.
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Teague
Rankin
James Whitten
John
West Virginia primary reshapes calls for DOJ clean up
Democratic lawmakers challenge the Justice Department probe as Congressman Ramsay loses in Wellsburg. Senator Kilgore secures a strong victory while Rodino faces scrutiny over whitewash tendencies. Senate debate questions if McCarran bill expands executive secrecy and marital checks. Ridgway faces promotion questions amid Allied command plans.
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Congress
West Virginia
Justice Department
Bob Ramsay
Wellsburg
Ramsay
Chelf
Howard McGrath
McGrath
Pete Rodino
Newark
N. J
Rodino
McCarran Immigration Bill Advances Amid Marriages Debate
The McCarran immigration bill intensifies restrictions, provoking new discussion on its impact on marriages and family plans as lawmakers push provisions to limit entry and residency. The measure faces opposition from civil liberties groups and immigration advocates.
Steel firms eye pooling bargaining power under Murray
U.S. steel companies consider uniting to face Philip Murray of the steel workers union in contract talks similar to coal industry tactics. Harry Moses, formerly with U S Steel coal interests, has been granted bargaining power to deal with John L Lewis of the United Mine Workers.
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Washington
Philip Murray
Steelworkers Union
Coal
Harry Moses
U.S. Steel
United Mine Workers
John _L. Lewis
Decatur Rotary to Feature Ronnie Leea Senior Speaker
Phillip Kyle reports Ronnie Leea, a top Decatur High School student, will address the Rotary meet this week with Junior Rotarians managing the program. Kiwanis plans to feature a prominent Decatur attorney as speaker. Lions, film show of The Decatur Story and auction led by Herman Andrews of Athens aim to raise funds for Riverside Park.
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Phillip Kyle
Decatur High School
Ronnie Lee
Kiwanis Club
Decatur
Lions Club
Riverside Park
Herman Andrews
Athens
Civitan Convention Heads to Detroit This June
The Civitan International Convention will be held in Detroit from June 22 to 26. Three delegates from the local club will attend: Paul Sprayberry president elect, Dr Kermit Pitt vice president elect, and Hill Woodard secretary elect. There may be additional attendees beyond the three.
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Civitan International
Detroit
Paul Sprayberry
Kermit Pitt
Hill Woodard
Lions Attendance Committee Presents The Decatur Story
The attendance committee led by chairman Bill Stone and member B. G. Ryan arranges this week’s Lions club program and makes possible the showing of the film The Decatur Story.
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Lions Club
Bill Stone
B. G. Ryan
Britnell to speak on making a will for Kiwanis in Decatur
Decatur attorney Ben Britnell will address the Kiwanis club this week on wills highlighting the necessity of making a will and the various aspects people often do not understand. The Key Club committee led by Caswell Hayes arranged the program with members Ed Anderson L. W. Johnson Thomas Bailey and Capt. Ed Bowman assisting.
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Ben Britnell
Decatur
Kiwanis Club
Caswell Hayes
Ed Anderson
L. W. Johnson
Thomas Bailey
Capt
Ed Bowman
Decatur Rotary to Have Student Leaders For Meeting
About two dozen of Decatur's top students will run the Rotary club meeting this week with Ronnie Lee as guest speaker on the topic Key To Peace. Each month two students attend a Rotary meeting and outstanding members are chosen to host at year end.
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Decatur
Ronnie Lee
Right Diet During Illness Emphasized for Recovery
The article argues nutrition is crucial in illness, noting that nourishment type varies by disease. It covers cases needing injections, vitamin use, and special diets for cirrhosis and kidney stones, stressing careful monitoring by physicians.
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King
Japan's Prostitution Issue Hounds Postwar Occupation
In Tokyo the anti American press blames U S occupation troops for prostitution in Japan. Observers say Tokyo aims to shift responsibility for wartime atrocities like the Bataan death march. Occupation authorities banned prostitution. streets soon filled with sex workers.
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Washington
Japan
Bataan
Tokyo
U. S
BPW Auction to Benefit Decatur Club
The Business and Professional Women of Decatur sponsor an auction at the Princess theater after the first show Monday night. Items include a stalk of bananas an alarm clock and a scale with a variety of odds and ends up for bid.
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the Business and Professional Womens Club of
Decatur
Princess Theater
Delegates to mapping party conventions across states
The week covers Democratic and Republican meetings in Alabama Florida Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia. Plans include nominating or backing candidates and naming district at large or 17 member delegations for the national convention and governor or house seats.
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Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
North Carolina
U. S
Georgia
Britain’s Daily Newspaper Count Reaches 165
A list notes that there are 165 daily newspapers operating in Great Britain. The figure captures the scope of print press availability across the country, reflecting regional and national titles.
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Great Britain
Pasadena arrest of famed bad-check suspect Elizabeth Astin
Elizabeth Winans Astin 42 a reputed national bad check passer was arrested in Pasadena California after allegedly cashing about $2 000 monthly in leading hotels and shops since January following her Alderson West Virginia prison release FBI to investigate possible impersonation as an Army general's wife and she names her address as Alderson.
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Pasadena
Calif
Elizabeth Winans Astin
Joseph E. Welsh
Alderson
W. Va
Welsh
Edwin B. Winans
West Point
Michigan
Huntington Hotel
Stephen W. Royce
Royce
Washington, D. C
New Forest Biology Laboratory Planned at University of New Brunswick
Fredericton Canada reports a $600000 laboratory to support forest biology research at the University of New Brunswick. The facility aims to combat forest diseases and predicts insects and plant diseases destroy about 500 million cubic feet of timber annually in Canada.
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Fredericton
N. B
University of New Brunswick
Canada
Land north and east of Great Lakes rising after ice age
The National Geographic Society reports the land north and east of the Great Lakes is slowly rebounding from the weight of ancient ice. This postglacial uplift is continuing as the crust adjusts after the last ice age.
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Great Lakes
The
National Geographic Society
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