Truce Brings End To Korean War Firefight
Cease-fire ends 37 months of Korean conflict as ground fighting ebbs on the Central Front. AP reports quiet falls after a furious barrage, with 9:43 p.m. cease in motion and a 2 mile buffer zone to form within 72 hours as both sides pull back.
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George McArthur
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Robert Gibson
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Panmunjom
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Eisenhower hails Korea truce with prayers of thanksgiving
President Eisenhower announced the Panmunjom armistice on television and radio, expressing gratitude yet cautioning that the world remains unsafe. He noted his son Maj. John Eisenhower is in Korea and called for continued vigilance while praising sacrifice and the resolve to pursue peace through political negotiation.
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Panmunjom
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Mark Clark
United Nations
Republic of Korea
Syngman Rhee
8Th Army
Maxwell D. Taylor
State legislators open four day hearing on dog racing tracks
A four day hearing by state lawmakers on dog racing tracks begins in the state capital. A five member commission led by Rep George Uzzell will investigate the Moyock and Morehead City tracks, meeting two days in Raleigh and two in Morehead City. The State Board of Elections meets to set Oct 3 for a 72 million dollar bond referendum for school buildings and mental hospital improvements.
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George Uzzell
Salisbury
Moyock
Virginia Border
Naval Base
Norfolk
Morehead City
Raleigh
State Board of Elections
Imstead
Wake Forest College Opens Four Day Freshman Orientation
A four day orientation for new students at Wake Forest College runs Sept 11 to Sept 14. Freshmen and transfer students attend with registration on Sept 14 and classes beginning Sept 16.
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Wake Forest
Wake Forest College
Methodist laymen close Southwide conference at Lake Junaluska
The Southwide conference of Methodist laymen wrapped up at Lake Junaluska. Dr. John W. Branscomb, bishop over the Florida and Cuba Methodist work, spoke at the final session. Next year’s gathering is set for August 19 to 24 with J. C. Hollar of Columbia, S C, as president-elect.
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John W. Branscomb
Methodist Church
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Cuba
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J. C. Hollar
Columbia
S. C
Free Wires And Gifts For Released POWs In Korea
Tokyo reports the American Red Cross will provide 50 word free radiograms to POWs freed under Operation Big Switch and mail portraits to next of kin. The program includes free top priority overseas calls, recorded messages, gifts, and comfort kits at Munson Receiving Center.
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Red Cross
Inchon
Japan
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U. N
Armistice in Korea Eases Tensions Across Europe
Western Europe breathes relief at Panmunjom armistice signing but warns lasting peace in Asia remains difficult. French Indochina strengthens defences as Vietminh and Chinese Communist activity rises. UK officials hail progress while Adlai Stevenson hopes the truce becomes a bridge to broader peace. Dutch leaders voice cautious optimism for global peace.
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Indochina
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Batista imposes martial law after Cuban revolt
In eastern Cuba a failed revolt against Batista prompts a nationwide martial law declaration. About 230 rebels attacked two army posts near Santiago de Cuba and Bayamo, 54 killed including 35 attackers and 18 soldiers. The government accuses exiled former president Prio Socarras of orchestrating the attack. The cabinet suspends constitutional guarantees for 90 days as arrests and investigations continue.
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Whisky Bottle Brings Armistice News To Item Company
Central front Korea report recounts a soldier delivering a bottle of whiskey to Item Company just as news of an armistice was announced by U N Command. The unit had suffered casualties two hours earlier from accidental artillery fire, and medics like Cpl Manuel Ross prepared casualties while troops awaited the cease fire.
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Korea
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Cpl
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Bessemer City
U. N. Command
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North Carolinians Offer Prayer for Korea Armistice Joy
Joyful North Carolinians join a grateful nation in prayers of thanks for the Korea armistice. Gov. Umstead calls on all to express thanks and hope for peace as news of the truce arrives. State reaction is quiet with limited celebrations while Marine units move from Camp Lejeune, varying transfer estimates.
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State Board of Conservation and Development
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Thad Eure
McDill Field
Tampa
Fla
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Camp Lejeune
West Coast
Far East
Generals Sign Compromise Armistice In Bitter Battle
At Panmunjom U N and Communist leaders signed a compromise armistice ending major hostilities in the three year Korean War. The accord stops fighting for a limited time while political talks proceed. Vehicles of both sides halt near the front as a buffer zone is established and allied air power continues patrols.
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U.N
Red
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South Korea
Clark
Munsan
North Korea
Kim Il Sung
Peng Teh-huai
What Did Korean War Cost America
The article details U S costs from the Korean War including 22 000 battlefield deaths and 140 000 total casualties, 15 billion dollars in spending for ammunition shells bombs and vehicles, a 101 billion dollar rearmament program, and cautions on demobilization as leaders urge continued defense. It notes troop levels rising from 1 460 000 at the start to about 3 ½ million and outlines ongoing production plans and divisions.
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Fay Washington
United States
Wilson
Korea
Eisenhower
Dulles
Russia
Chinese Will Return 3 313 Americans
Secret Panmunjom record shows Communist plan to release 12 763 prisoners including 3 313 Americans. Breakdown lists 3 313 Americans, 8 186 Koreans, 922 British, 228 Turks, 15 Australians, 40 Filipinos, 14 Canadians, 22 Colombians, 6 South Africans, 1 Greek, 1 Belgian, 3 Japanese.
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Reds
Panmunjom
James C. Murray
Lee Pyong Il
U.N
L. C. Friedersdorff
Retired Tailor Shoots Wife in Brooklyn Tragedy
Charles Amato a 65 year old retired tailor shot his wife Angelina 60 as she slept in their Brooklyn home. He said he feared dying and did not want to leave her alone. The gun jammed when he tried a second time and he was booked on a homicide charge while health allowed.
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Charles Amato
Brooklyn
Angelina
Convoos
Amato
Weather Temperatures and Sunset Times Preview
Tonight’s low is 66 degrees and tomorrow’s high 85. Today’s high reached 88 with a low of 62 last night. Sunset is 7 29 p m and sunrise tomorrow is 24 am.
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