Truman berates Czech envoy over Oatis release
President Truman sharply rebuked new Czech ambassador Vladimir Prochazka during credentials at the White House. He said no talks would proceed until Prague frees imprisoned American journalist William N. Oatis, a stance likely to worsen strained U.S.-Czechoslovak relations. Prochazka described the meeting as friendly, a contrast to witness accounts.
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Truman
William N. Oatis
Vladimir Prochazka
White House
Prochazka
Prague
Oatis
Mr. Truman
Joseph Short
Jan Masaryk
Masaryk
Short
William Oatis
U. S
Czechoslovakia
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Congress
United States
Argentina
Hipolito Jesus Paz
CSR
Czechoslovak Republic
Ussr
San Francisco
Senate Aims to Trim House Tax Boost in 1953 Plan
Senate finance committee tentatively cuts about a quarter of the house boosted corporation tax, keeps a 5 percent rate but lowers impact on small firms, aiming for roughly 5 billion in new revenue. They seek further excise tax cuts and study taxes for cooperatives banks and insurers while setting the base period for profits tax and timing for expiration of personal income tax rises.
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Senate Finance Committee
House
Truman
Finance Committee
Goodyear Workers Win 13 Cent Pay Raise Across 10 Cities
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co and the CIO United Rubber Workers announced a wage deal providing 13 cent hourly boosts for about 26 000 URW workers in Goodyear plants across 10 cities including Akron St Marys Topeka Lincoln Muncie New Bedford Los Angeles and Winsor.
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United Rubber Workers Today
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Kas
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Winsor, Vt
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Muncie
Ind
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Ike Holds Silence On Oregon Primary Candidacy
General Eisenhower's staff said there would be no comment on his filing as a Democratic candidate for president in the upcoming May Oregon primary election.
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Eisenhower
Oregon
Three nations pledge $50 million aid to Tito regime
The United States Britain and France plan to provide $50 million in economic aid to Yugoslavia to support Marshal Tito and the free world. An initial installment of $29.8 million has been allocated to Yugoslavia for cotton coke and steel purchases. Britain will announce about $11.5 million to bolster the economy and France is expected to contribute $5 to $6 million in the near term. The aid will be disbursed over the next six months.
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Britain
France
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Free World
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
Killed While Fixing Auto Tire on Road
John D Margeson aged 20 of Wisconsin Rapids was killed Monday night when struck by a automobile while changing a tire on his car near Stevens Point Wisconsin The tragedy highlights dangers faced by roadside workers and prompts reminders to stay alert and move to safety zones when dealing with vehicle emergencies
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Wis
John D. Margeson
Wisconsin Rapids
Here
A Bomb Cannot Halt Hurricanes Says Weather Chief
New Orleans weather bureau chief forecaster W R Stevens says an atomic bomb cannot stop hurricanes. He notes the hurricane’s force exceeds what an A bomb could do, risks radioactive rain, and could worsen storms if convection increases. Military action would be required.
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W. R. Stevens
U. S. Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Stevens
Crawford H. Elips
New
No Break Seen In Copper Tieup As Rail Freight Rises
Washington and Denver report no break in the nationwide strike by 58,000 copper lead zinc and silver producers. Union leaders push for government action while a wage boost of about 21 cents an hour is debated. Rail freight rates rose nine percent east and six percent in the south and west, affecting meat prices and potentially autos as well. Economic Stabilizer Johnson warns of a winter inflation spiral, defense spending and ICC rate hikes cited as drivers amid a mood of broad industrial mobilization.
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International Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union
Ind
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John Clark
Cyrus Ching
Kennecott
U.P
Detroit
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Eric A. Johnson
ICC
Johnson
New York
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Utah
Battle News From Bloody Ridge Front
UN Forces push Reds from hills near Yanggu and Inje as fierce fighting continues on Bloody Ridge. South Korean troops gain ground while North Korean counterattacks fail to break the line. UN air power targets Pyongyang and supply trucks amid stepped up operations in North Korea.
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UN says unidentified craft staged bombing at Kaesong
A United Nations statement claims Communist forces staged a fake bombing near Kaesong at 11 20 p m to mislead viewers and photographers. It asserts no UN aircraft were present and the incident was a deliberate fraud by the Reds. The message lists four conclusions including a painted attack and no UN involvement.
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Ee Kaesong
Saul Tetas
John Agar jailed on Drunk Driving Charge
Shirley Temple's ex husband John Agar, 30, was sentenced in Los Angeles to six months in jail with 30 days suspended and a $150 fine for drunk driving. He had been arrested January 13 in the San Fernando Valley and, while awaiting trial, was arrested April 8 in Hollywood on another drunk driving charge. Convicted on one count, he pleaded guilty on the other.
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Los Angeles
Shirley Temple
John Agar
San Fernando Valley
Hollywood
Milwaukee Child Run Down by Truck in Street Accident
A two year old Milwaukee girl, Michele Cotter, was killed Monday when she ran into the street in front of her home and was struck by a passing truck.
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Milwaukee
Michele Cotteream
Benton says panel will fast-track McCarthy expulsion study
Washington reports Senator William Benton of Connecticut states the Senate Elections Subcommittee will give early consideration to his resolution seeking a Senate study to determine whether Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin should be expelled.
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Washington
U.P
William Benton
Conn
Senate Elections Subcommittee
Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
Troops Practice Around Chicago
Anti aircraft units from the Fifth army moved guns into emplacements around Chicago in a training exercise to defend the city against air attack. Similar drills were conducted near Detroit. The army did not specify duration or exact force strength, only calling the perimeter around Chicago fairly large.
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Fifth Army
51St
Detroit
Janesville Man Robbed Beaten by Attackers
Madison Wisconsin dispatch reports Harry H. Kolberg a 38 year old Janesville resident was beaten and robbed of 400 dollars and dumped near the city outskirts. He is listed in fair condition with authorities believing two men carried out the assault.
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Madison
Wis
U.P
Janesville
Harry H. Kolberg
Rollin Boden
Monona
Boden
Kolberg
FBI arrests seven Reds in Hawaii
The FBI extended its Communist roundup to Hawaii and arrested seven alleged party leaders in the islands. The action adds to nationwide operations aimed at dismantling Soviet influenced groups and enforcing loyalty programs.
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FBI
Hawaii
Washington
Islands
Weather Looms With late T-showers For Wisconsin
Partly cloudy warm and humid weather prevailed across Wisconsin. Some scattered thundershowers expected late afternoon or night with little temperature change. Lows 55 to 60, highs 80 to 85, ENE winds 10 to 15 mph. Blair and Menomonie reached 86, Superior reported 51 at night, Kenosha 84 by noon.
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Blair
Menomonie
Superior
Kenosha
AFL Leaves Policy Group Withdraws from ULPC
The AFL announced its withdrawal from the United Labor policy committee formed nine months ago to present a united labor front during defense mobilization. William Green stated the ULPC was temporary and could not replace organic unity in the American labor movement, while urging CIO merger with the AFL.
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Washington
AFL Today
United Labor Policy Committee
CIO
AFL
William Green
ULPC
Free American Trade Union Movement
USPC
Arab Nations Consider Tightening Oil Holdings
Alexandria Egypt United Press report says Arab league political committee backs Egypt in the Suez dispute. They may urge member states to seize foreign oil concessions if the UN Security Council votes against Egypt in a resolution supported by the United States Britain and France calling Egypt to lift canal shipping restrictions.
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U.P
Arab League Nations
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United Nations Security Council
United States
Britain
France
Law Director challenges new retired teacher pension law
Madison Wisconsin reports that Law Director E C Giessel filed a state suit to test the constitutionality of a new law increasing pensions for retired teachers, announced by the governor's office today.
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Madison
Wis
E. C. Giessel
400 to Die This Week End Detroit
Over Labor Day weekend about 400 people will die in traffic accidents. Fatigue, excessive miles, and failure to yield raise risk. the public urged to plan trips, start early, rest when tired, stay calm, and avoid distractions.
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