US Fliers Due to Go Free Today
The Hingkeina minister authorized disclosure to the United States, with Drmit Weil of the legation confirming. The State Department said it will pay 1,120,000 in fines levied against the airmen. The Hungarian government accepted the offer and informed U S Charge d Affaires George Abbott in Budapest. The airmen were convicted by a Hungarian court Sunday for violating Red Hungary orders, and were downed by Soviet fighters on November 1.
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Eighth Army Alerts for Possible Communist Aggression
The Eighth Army was alerted for potential enemy strikes as truce talks stalled. Negotiators scheduled sessions for 11 a.m. tomorrow, with a freeze on the battle line’s 145 miles and freedom for both sides to attack after midnight. A division commander warned of heavy costs if Communists attack. Frontline planes and helicopters conducted Ree trials.
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Vogeler to Refund $200000 Ransom for Airmen
New York dispatch reports Robert Vogeler claiming to have received over 200000 to ransom four American airmen imprisoned in Hungary. He said he would refund the money, noting the donors’ decision not to pay, and pledged to return funds immediately.
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C-47 Missing With 8 Aboard From Travis Base
A twin engined C-47 transporting five passengers and three crew is overdue after departing Fairfield for Travis Air Force Base California. Radio contact was lost over Klamath Falls Oregon. Ground search teams were dispatched from Travis to locate the missing eight.
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Thomas W. Barbour
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A Sick Business on the Pacific Coast Ports
A 13 year decline in longshore labor productivity at Los Angeles Long Beach shows 1950 as the Pacific Coast's weakest major port in tons per man hour. The survey flags a sick ocean shipping climate affecting the local harbor, recalling the Luckenbach Dollar and American-Hawaiian era.
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