Acheson Sets Policy Aims in Korea and China
Secretary of State Acheson testified that the United States will spare no effort short of war to prevent Soviet domination of China and will continue aggressive actions against Chinese Communists in Korea until aggression ends. He outlined U.S. far East policy during MacArthur hearings and suggested the March cease-fire plan had other collateral usefulness despite controversy.
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Finger Pier Collapse Strands Guard at Rainbow Pier
High waves battered Pier Falls and Lifegl, sending a 100-foot Finger Pier section into the sea. Lifeguard Ralph Blood, 23, marooned in the lifeguard boat house 300 feet from Rainbow Pier as a search by Coast Guard spotlights lasted over 30 minutes without response. Early reports say Blood abandoned the structure after the link collapsed as Rainbow Pier shuddered, cutting water, gas, and electric lines to the lifeguard station.
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Voting in the Primary Shows Voters’ Power
A note on how informed voters shape government, arguing that pressure groups gain influence only if the public is uninformed. It cites that in last month’s primary only 30 percent voted to choose two candidates for each of nine offices, implying turnout drives outcomes.
Plane Crash Near Jackson Kills At Least Two Aboard
An Air Force C-119 Super carrier crashed near Jackson Tennessee on June 4 killing at least two of seven aboard. Three parachuted to safety while the fate of the remaining crew member was not immediately learned.
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City Election Round-Up on Page 2
A round-up of rad elections and ballot recommendations from The Independent outlines citywide voting today. Voters may select one candidate in each of the nine councilmanic districts in the primary, with district confinement only in the primary.
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Allies Score Biggest Gains Of New Push
Allied forces widen the front in Korea as Communist troops retreat for the second day. Three mile advances reported in the central sector while Reds regroup along the Chorwon Kumhwa Pyongyang triangle. East front pace quick, center sector sees heavy battles amid monsoon rains and bunker defenses.
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Doomed Nazis Denied Plea in U.S. Court
Justice Vinson refused a stay of execution for seven condemned Nazi war criminals as attorney Magee failed to secure further delays. An earlier injunction by Magee expires at 10 a.m. EDT tomorrow. McCloy may issue the execution order to a Bavarian prison after the denial by the Court of Appeals.
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Warren A. Magee
United States
John J. McCloy
United States Court of Appeals
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West Germany
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Supreme Court
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