Eisenhower reacts to French vote on EDC setback
President Eisenhower, in Des Moines after learning of the French Assembly’s rejection of the European Defense Community, vows the United States will not quit the fight for free world security. He notes “setbacks” but urges not to be discouraged while Dulles plans a formal U.S. reaction.
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Eisenhower
Praneh
United States
Des Moines
Prench Assembly
European Defense Community
Dulles
Mraller
Washington
Dulles Wold
U.S
EDC
Aimie Fair
Eitenhower
Europe
GOP Senators Say McCarthy and Stevens Both At Fault
Detroit News reports the Republican majority on the committee behind the Army McCarthy hearings finds both Senator McCarthy and Army Secretary Stevens at fault. Senator Potter of Michigan released a separate, more critical report. The minority from the committee prepared a differing view. The dispute centers on alleged political pressure tied to a Schine aide.
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Detroit
Detroit News
McCarthy Tr-Wist
Army
Stevens
Marin
Hayden
The
News
Washington
McCarthy
Potter
Sen
G. David Schine
Mer.Carthy
Arn
Schine
Aru
McCarthy Silenced In First Session
In Washington, August 21, 1954, the Senate committee hearing on Joe McCarthy ended its first session with questions about a witness’s statements and a bid to know if Vice Chairman Edwin Johnson’s remarks were truthful. McCarthy and attorney Edward Bennet Williams faced questioning over the committee’s procedures and prior statements amid tense exchanges.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
McCarthy Vo
Hine Wiscongin
McCarthy
Edward Bennet
Williams
Ren Edwin Johnson
D-Cole
Newsong
Johnson
Joe Congress
Joe McGarthy
Cpl Batchelor Immunity Question Dominates Senate Hearing
In San Antonio and across the Senate chamber debates focus on whether the army promised immunity to Cpl. Claude Batchelor. McCarthy’s allies urge the matter be decided by the party in charge, not the Senate. The six member committee opened hearings with charges including contempt of a subcommittee.
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Ban Antonio
Tex
Flanders
Cpl
Claude Batchelor
Army
McCarthy
Allie
Senate Committee
Korea
Senate
Mel Carthy
Senata
Lenate Rules Committee
Williams
MacCarthy
Gore To Give Demo Views Of Congress
Senator Albert Gore of Tennessee will deliver a nationwide radio address outlining the Democratic party’s view of the record of the 83rd Congress. The Nashville Tennessean notes Stephen A. Mitchell announced Gore’s assignment to respond to President Eisenhower’s appraisal of Republican congressional record. The broadcast is set for 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time over Mutual networks.
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Nashville
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Immune promise alleged in Batchelor case trial
Batchelor and his attorneys filed a motion to drop all charges arguing immunity was promised for POW actions in Korea. The Army denies any such pledge and the court heard claims from defense attorney Bragdon as Batchelor, 28, from Kerrville Texas, faces charges of collaborating with the enemy and informing on fellow prisoners after returning to the United States. His mother attended the opening.
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Korea
Donald Th. Manesar
Gudse
Sam Houston
Batcheior
Commaunists
Panmunijom
Kerlin J. Bragnon
Bragdon
Cok Francis R. Bowles
Ihe
Itial
United States
Kingsport Polio Drive Raises 6744 For Emergency March Of Dimes
Kingsport area residents joined the Emergency March of Dimes effort raising about 6744.03, with Veoland contributing 4568.80 and suburban Workers 2175.23. Volunteers organized a citywide canvass as Bristol and surrounding areas reported totals, aiming to reach a $20,000,000 national goal.
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March of Dimes
Re. É Bulls
Mya
Kelly Goad
Gimes
Post Office
Bristol
Toy Reid
First National Bank
West View
Siever Terrace
Nelsontown
Litz Manor
Jackson Herbis
Artis Avene
Chestnut Ridge
Holstar Heights
Creenficls
Bays View
Winestone
Gibsontown
Forest Lawn
Sherakea Village
Borden
Legion's Largest Hurricane Parade Stirs Washington
The American Legion staged its biggest parade down Pennsylvania Avenue possibly lasting into the night. Officials warned 75,000 to 80,000 marchers across 10 divisions with 350 bands, while as many as 700,000 spectators, including government workers, lined the route. The event followed a day of speeches including Mme. Chiang Kai-shek and drew protests from the American Medical Association and Americans for Democratic Action.
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American Legion
St. Louis
New York
States
District of Columbia
Capitol Hill
Lincoln Memorial
Legton
Legion
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Chiang Kai-shek
China
Soviet Russia
Jong
Formosa
Mme. Chiang
United States
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American Medical Assn
Americans For Democratic Action
City Voters May Register On Wednesday
City residents who did not register may sign up for the upcoming bond referendum during a supplemental registration on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm. Registrars J C Tonsdy and B H McIntord will conduct the process in the upstairs record room at City Hall as the $825,000 high school bond referendum set for September 25 approaches.
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D. W. Moulton
J.C. Tons
B. HR. McIntord
Fletcher Explains Yield Right of Way Signs
Police Chief G W Fletcher clarified traffic rules at Brand Street and Brooks circles. He noted drivers misinterpret the yield sign, with the first car within the circle having priority. All stop signs at circle entrances were removed and entering drivers must yield to those already in the circle.
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G. W. Fletcher
Brand Street
Brooks
Four Soldiers Testify Against Col Fleming in Army Trial
Four ex prisoners testified at the Army general court martial against Col. Mary Fleming accusing him of aiding the Reds while a POW in North Korea. Air Force Lt. J. David MacGhee of Falls Church said Fleming reported to the camp commander that MacGhee had double crossed the Communists. MacGhee described being sent to a brutal prison known as The Caves after the coded broadcast, and admitted fabricating statements to save his life.
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Marry Fleming
Fleming
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Falls Church
Navy
Johm Madden
Courhroom
MacGhee
Reds
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Pynktone
Aly River
Macthee
Mac Ghee
Special Session Okays Increase in County Taxes
Sulivan County Court in special session approved a record $4,078,783.01 budget for the new fiscal year. The body backed a $200,000 road and equipment program, debated raises for a new high school and consolidation, and discussed a proposed $315,000 jail fund for a uniformed deputy program. The sinking fund levy rose to 60 while other levies remained the same, with education and salaries driving most increases.
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Williams
Pendleton
Oloser
Squire Kelly Exio
Chester Hall
Hal
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Hurd
Paul Zimmerman
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Scheals
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Akard
Penchetan
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Ayducti Ihey
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Spendin
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J. EB. Upchurch
Ind
Estep
Upchurch
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