Truman backs neutral inquiry into Koje prison camps
President Truman urged Defense Secretary Lovett to invite military observers from Sweden Switzerland India Pakistan and Indonesia to Koje Island to inspect prisoner of war camps amid Soviet charges of Geneva convention violations. Senator Russell pressed for the guests as a means to verify conditions and counter Communist propaganda.
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Space rocket concept could reach orbit, scientist says
Chicago June 11 a Armour Research Foundation expert Kenneth H Jacobs outlined stepped piggy back rockets as feasible to escape earth gravity. A five step design would require ships about 125 feet long and 12 feet diameter traveling 25000 miles per hour with staged propulsion reducing fuel weight.
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Anti Reds Escape To Kore U N Lines Truce at Island Camp
U N guards repatriated nearly 5000 prisoners from compounds 95 and 41 at KOJE Island Korea as Red moves triggered fear of killings. Bodies found in Compound 77 and drums suspected. Maj David Korn reports murders over 12 hours. Guards used tear gas to quell scuffles while leaders fled toward Compound 91.
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Pills Killed Dymtryk Ex-Wife
Results of an autopsy show Madeleine Robinson died from a barbiturate overdose in Beverly Hills. The coroner called it probable death by own action and no inquest will be held. Robinson, 39, was a screenwriter and former wife of director Edward Dmytryk.
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Madeleine Robinson
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Beverly Hills
Top Brass Repudiate Gen Huderson's Claim
Army officials including Pace and Collins rejected Gen Hudelson's assertion that Communist forces threaten a breakthrough. They said the statements conflict with known capabilities and will be reviewed for possible disciplinary action. The hearing also referenced recent prison camp incidents under scrutiny by the subcommittee.
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Korts
November Ballot Promises Major Tax and Policy Debates
The November ballot features many amendments including a highly debated repeal of a tax exemption for parochial schools. Locally questions on Adeland oil money use loom as voters face 20 plus issues requiring careful study to cast an informed ballot.
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Allied Truce Team Reopens Talks in Korea
Allied truce negotiators returned to Panmunjom after a three day recess to challenge Communist propaganda during the resumed talks. Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison urged the Rede to focus on realities, while Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols warned the UN may walk out again if the Reds do not offer a concrete proposal.
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William K. Harrison
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William P. Nuckols
Weather TIDES and maritime timings at sea port
High tide today 4.4 feet at 2:43 a.m. and low tides 0.79 feet at 7:48 a.m. and 2.8 feet at 7:37 p.m. High tide tomorrow 5.0 feet at 1:00 p.m. and 4.4 feet at 3:37 p.m. Low tides 1.0 foot at 6:38 a.m. and 2.3 feet at 8:12 p.m. Runion and Grunion scheduled to run at 215 a.m. and 2 a.m. respectively.
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Adding Machine Stolen From Barclay Dorset Store
A five adding machine valved 119 was stolen from the Barclay Dorset 414 Pine Ave store by owner Christina Wilson yesterday according to police.
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