Oatis case draws strong AP backing for release
An AP trustee report shows a standing committee led by J Russell Wiggins pressing the State Department to free William Oatis. Frank Starzel and others warn Czechoslovakia bears responsibility and that trade pressure may be used to secure his release, while hoping he remains safe.
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William Oatis
Associated Press
Czechoslovakia
America
J. Russell Wiggins
Washington Post
Wiggins
State Department
United States
Washington
Exeecutive
Frank Starze
Oatis
Department of State
Hungary
Associated Press Organization
Starzel
Search Spreads for Crewmen of Sunken Ship
The Coast Guard intensified the search for the Pennsylvanias 46 crewmen after debris sighted by planes and the Stonetown suggested the freighter sank in the North Pacific. Aircraft and ships scoured 10,800 square miles as crews pursued traces of Captain George Plover and his men amid stormy seas.
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Seattle
Wash
Coast’ Guard
North Pacific
Stonetown
F. H. Salela
Seattle Coast Guard
Pennsylvania
Saleta
Coast Guard
Klamath
Navy
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Tracy
George . Plover
Captain Turns Down Money Offer From Film Rights
Falmouth England January report says Captain Kurt Carlsen of the Flying Enterprise declined film and story rights offers worth 20 000 to 40 000 pounds after his 13 day ordeal at sea. He returned to discuss the loss of the ship with shipping agents and plans to return home to New Jersey with his family. Insurance on the ship totaled about 1 200 000 dollars with cargo insurance arranged separately. Carlsen hopes to regain only time with his wife and daughters and to command another ship.
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Falmouth
Eng
Kurt Carlsen
Hollywood
Supreme Fourage
Endurance
Flying Enterprise
Carlsen
Atlantic
North Atlantic
Woodbridge
N.J
Hans Isbrandtsen
Isbrandtsen Lines
Carlier
Isbrandtsen
London
Mariner
England
Heaviest U S Losses in Korean War Reported
The 5th Air Force disclosed its heaviest weekly losses in Korea with 16 planes downed. Three Sabrejets were shot down by MiG-15s while anti aircraft guns accounted for 13 others across four F-86s, four P-51s, three F-84s, a B-36, and a Corsair fighter-bomber. Sabrejets claimed 12 MiGs in return as combat continued over Northwest Korea.
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8Th Army
Korea
Kdan
Sth Air Force
Sth
Yalu River
4Th Air Force
Kumchon
38Th Paratel
U. N
Manchuria
Money rains in Jackson as $930 found in yards and alleys
In Jackson Mississippi on January 12 residents found cash dropped around, totaling $930. The Valentines found $300, a drainage ditch yielded $70, a officer recovered $156, and a cab driver claimed $4 000 was tossed from a rider’s cab. Police itemized most of the money for safekeeping.
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Jackson, Miss
Southene Street
Jackson
Junior Clark
Clark
Hol, Springs
Ari
Valentine
Plan Adopted to Halt World Aggression
Paris reports the United Nations adopted a plan to meet global aggression via collective action despite Soviet opposition. The 41 to 6 vote with three abstentions enacts unity-for-peace principles, easing veto constraints for threats to peace such as Korea and allowing regional forces like NATO to respond. A second resolution, approved 57 to 0 with two abstentions, calls for high level Security Council meetings to reduce tension and foster friendly relations.
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Paris
United Nations
Dean Acheson
U. N. General Assembly
Security Council
Soviet Union
North Atlantia
Russia
Probers Delay Not to Duck Any Case Says Hoey
Senate investigations chairman Hoey said delay in probing political figures is to avoid duplicating Justice Department work. He cited cases involving Rep Boykin and Mrs Flo Bratten as paused while DOJ reviews continue, with plans to proceed if needed. Shaver’s RFC loan intercessions also under scrutiny.
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Washington
Senate
Chaiman Hoey
ONC
Mh Pees
Boykin
Flo Bratten
Pident Barkley
Charles & Shaver
Hoey
Justice Department
Shaver
Bratten
RFC Joans
Itney
Murry to Probe Arkansas Gasoline Price Fixing
Attorney General Iké Murry agreed to investigate alleged gasoline price fixing by large oil dealers in Arkansas after Governor McMath accused the firms of conspiring to raise prices. McMath said the hike followed a failed plan to boost the gasoline tax, while Murry noted he would examine the evidence to the fullest extent.
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Limue Rock
Iké Murry
McMath
Arkansas
Arkansas Highway Audit Commission
Vila
Murry
U S Wants to Halt Indochina Invasion Plan
Military chiefs from major powers discussed steps to deter a Chinese Red invasion of Indochina. They urged prompt Allied support to France, avoiding direct ground troop commitments unless a broader war risk arises. Officials noted plans to tighten political military ties and an Allied high command in Southeast Asia if threat persists.
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Washington
Dun
Indochina
Asia
Donne Uradley
US 5
Trinian
Churchill
Churchile Truman
Brita
France
U. S
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Cotto
Southeast Asia
United Nations
Red Ching
China
Red China
Koran
Anthony Eden
Columbia University
New York
Panther Hunt Underway in Shreveport
In Shreveport Louisiana hunters search thick Louisiana woods for a panther suspected after a hound was mauled and killed near a city area. Floyd Jones of Arkansas his trained dogs assist while experts say claw marks indicate a panther.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
Soviet Views on Churchill Trip Stir Talks With Britain
Soviet press notes cautious optimism about Churchill's Washington visit. Russians see potential for a long term Britain Soviet axis and favor closer U S Britain alignment, while warning against a sharp break with the United States. They cite American papers on aims to shape policy toward the Soviet Union, Asia and China and to harmonize European security with British actions.
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Moguow
Dan
Auasta
Chivehil
Washington
Soviet Union
Ming
Moscow
Bingo Churchill
Alfien
United States
Telligensia
Britain
Chureaul
Anthony Isden
China
Man Pxee Lls
James H Jones Re-Elected School Superintendent
James H Jones was re elected to another two year term as Hope Public Schools superintendent. George B P Newhern, board president, announced after a regular meeting. Board adopted a budget of 298000 dollars with no additional tax levy beyond the current 45 mils.
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James H. Jones
Hope Public Schools
George BP. Newhern
Jones
Pringipad
Spring Hill PTA Plans Discussion on Audio Visual Program
The Spring Hill PTA will meet Monday night January 14 to discuss the Audio Visual Aid Program carried throughout the school system. Teachers will present the discussions. Carlton R. Hasley, Principal.
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Carlton R Hasley
Blevins Soldier Enroute Home From Korea
Sgt. John A. Rogers, son of J. E. B. Rogers and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun, is en route home after eleven months serving in Korea. He is expected to arrive at the VA hospital in February.
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John A. Rogers
J. EB. Rogers
TV No Reason Judge Tells Gambler in Costello Case
New York judge rules against defense motions during Gambler Costello’s telecast hearings. Cameras trained on Costello. he cites rights but judge upholds televised proceedings and committee control. Jury readiness questioned as defense aims to limit televised testimony amid refusal to testify.
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New York
Dun
U.S. Senate
Crimea
Baya
Mianie Costutlo
Costello
Ely
Sylvester J. Ryan
Ryan
Diviitual
Tha Ib Commis
Stella
Sena Difense
George Wolf
Wolf
Hut Ryan
Alsy
Senate
Custuto
Flaarse
Taft to Keynote Arkansas GOP State Convention
Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio will keynote the Arkansas GOP state convention in Little Rock on April 25 and 26. Osra Cobb, state Republican chairman, said Taft had accepted the invitation as Arkansas GOP officials debated a possible presidential preferential primary, with no firm decision yet.
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Little Rock
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Osra Cobb
Cthainman
Arkansas Gop
Arkansas
University of Arkansas Ends Fiscal Year With Cash Balance
Lie Nock Jan 12 The University of Arkansas closed the 1950 51 fiscal year with a cash balance of 1 951 365. The state comptroller office released the annual audit showing total income of 9 908 000 and expenditures of 7 987 334.
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Lie Nock
University of Arkansas
Arkansas Child Drowns in Benton Water Accident
A four year old boy drowned in a water-filled excavation in Benton on Friday, raising Arkansas weekly violent crime tally to 13. The victim is identified as Baby.
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Benton
Arkansas
Baby
Korean Talks Bogged Down Over Airfields and Repatriation
Reports from the armistice talks say negotiations stall over two main issues: whether North Korea will build airfields and how prisoners will be repatriated. U N and Communist delegates traded firm positions as they accused each other of delaying progress.
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United Nnions
Jase
Maj
Gr Misich Fang
At Nnve
Armisten Bal
U.N
U. N
Libby
Yaoudomu
Nene
Man jailed in burglary case tied to Nashville tailor
A 34 year old man, Glyn Dodi briluht, was jailed on burglary and grand larceny charges after stealing clothes from a Nashville tailoring shop. He was arrested yesterday by Sgt Mil from the Arkansas Fugitive Taskforce after a tip cited by P. and a witness who saw the suspect at the shop and identified him as Glyn Martin.
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Glyn Dodibriluht
Sgt
Mil
Arkanuia Fugte
Nashville
Glyn Martin
Dance Co Sponsorship by American Legion Noted
In progress events mention co sponsoring a Legion dance with details on time and place. Mrs. David Gyiftin presided at the state hearing, with Mrs. J. W. and Mrs. Gy in leadership roles. Names include Miz Howard Dae, Dean of Memphis, and others assisting in event coordination.
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American Legion
David Gyiftin Dent
Sion
J. W Dent
Gursiy
Miz
Howard Dae Towa
Oe Dean
Memphis
Fis Tallygs
Searg
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Alex. H. Washburn
William
U.S
Defense Department
Ned Ryan
Syracuse, N. Y
Daniel Walker
Wadaworth
Soule Cemetery
Jacqueline Gooperman
Walker
Nea Elephoto
Mississippi
Eugene Callahan
Mankato
Minn
Buranan
Leonard Scheld
New Ulm
Bellaly
Spring Hill
PTA
Blevins
Judge
Taft
U of A
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