Riot at Yoncho Island POW Camp Turns Violent
North Korean prisoners in eight Yoncho Island compounds rioted after barracks inspections. Guards fired shotguns to restore order as tear gas and vomiting gas failed. Four prisoners were killed and 45 hospitalized, according to the U N prisoner of war command.
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Pusan
Korea
Yoncho Island
U. N. Prisoner of War Command
Prisoner of War Command
William J. Nordin
Russelville
Ark
Gerald R. Monmeyer
Erie
Yoncho
Koje Island
South Korea
Agreement With Spain To Be Studied
Madrid April 18 U S assistant secretary of defense Frank Nash arrived to study the proposed military agreement with Spain before the NATO Council session in Paris. He conferred with Maj Gen August Kissner, head of the U S mission that negotiated the bases aid pact with Spain. Nash will return to Paris tomorrow.
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Madrid
Frank Nash
U. S
Spain
NATO Council
Paris
Nash
August Kissner
Tyson Held In Robbery Case After Abduction Attempt
Police report a Black man named Tyson abducted a jewelry salesman in a car, attempted to force money from a pocketbook, and assaulted the victim before fleeing on foot. Detectives say Tyson confessed to seeing money in the victim’s purse and tried to grab it. He remained jailed with a $2,500 bond.
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Meredithtrees
Bac
Meredith Street
Tyson
Oneka Street
Kivett Drive
Republican Takes Over as FCC Head
Rosel H. Hyde, longtime Republican FCC veteran from Downey Idaho, was named chairman by President Eisenhower to replace Paul A. Walker. Hyde, formerly vice chairman, pledged no immediate policy changes but said the agency would revitalize its work and improve processes.
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Washington
Rosel H. Hyde
Federal Communications Commission
Eisenhower
Hyde
Downey
Idaho
Commission
Paul A. Walker
Oklahoma
FCC
Walker
Old
Radio Commission
Tornado Strikes Auburn Alabama Across Central Region
A tornado struck Auburn Alabama causing injuries and heavy damage near Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Red Cross supplies rushed to the wind torn area as highway patrol and Montgomery police coordinate relief. Alexander City and Mt Zion also reported damage while telephone lines into Auburn were knocked out.
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Montgomery
Ala
P—Highway Patrol
Red Cross
Auburn
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Highway Patrol
Alexander City
Mt. Zion
Montgomery Exchange
Cabinet to Decommission Williamsburg Navy Yacht by June
The Williamsburg will be decommissioned by end of June after two more Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay cruises for wounded veterans. Eisenhower may ride it again for a May 15 Williams burg visit to accept an honorary degree, and a March 26 Potomac River conference with French officials occurred. Hagerty cites annual operating costs around 600000, covering eight officers and 115 crew. Navy puts ship operation about 75000.
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Navy
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
American Red Cross
Eisenhower
Williamsburg
William and Mary College
Rene Mayer
Hagerty
Truce Talks To Resume In New York Amid Hope Of Early Armistice
The Assembly votes to pause Korean talks until Panmunjom outcomes clarify progress. Lt Gen William K Harrison arrives from Tokyo after talks with Gen Mark Clark as Allied officers prep Panmunjom sessions. Five hundred Communist prisoners and 100 disabled N T troops including 50 Americans will be freed, with nationality breakdowns provided. A 20 truck convoy from Pyoktong heads to Kaesong to begin transfers.
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New York
Panmunjom
William K. Harrison
Munsan
Mark Clark
U. N
Tokyo
Washington
Arrison
Kaesong
Freedom
Pyoktong
Porn
Kaesong Ay
Dulles Champions Peace Drive and Western Unity
Secretary of State Dulles urged a world peace bid tied to a strong Western alliance. He cited European defense talks, a possible Western European military force, and NATO planning to deter Soviet aggression while balancing military strength with healthy economies.
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Eisenhower
Dulles
Harold Stassen
Europe
Washington
Germany
Liwest
Soviet Union
Paris
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Council
Icy Storms Ravage U S Fruit Crops Nationwide
Reports say sleet storms crushed thousands of fruit trees from Missouri to Kansas, with peach, apple, cherry, and strawberry crops destroyed. Winter freezes damaged wheat and barley, while California and Virginia also saw significant losses to peaches and apples.
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Missouri
Kansas
Joplin County
Ozark
Oklahoma
Ohio State University
Jackson County
Ohio
Cincinnati
St. Louis
North Carolina
Utah
California
Virginia
Rio Grande Valley
Albuquerque
GE jet engine plant strike limits production in Evendale
Evendale plant workers strike over wage demands with unions proposing binding neutral arbitration. GE rejects, vowing to weather the disruption as production loss is deemed not critical. New fighter engine delivers 5,800 pounds thrust, up from 5,200, boosting Sabre jets against MIGs at various altitudes.
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Cincinnati
Evendale
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
An advertisement promotes a simple lemon juice recipe against rheumatic and arthritis pains. It blends RU-Ex Compound with water and lemons, taken in tablespoon portions twice daily, promising improvement within 48 hours with a money-back guarantee.
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Red Pow
Island
Jim Hornaday
Alabama
Nists
Peace
U.S
Circle Drive
Montheu
Multi-Craft, Inc
Nackil
D'Orsay
Harllee
Kenneth
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