Maneuvers Near Formosa and Nationalist Air Attack
Formosa reports say about 900 U S warships conducted maneuvers north of Formosa. Nationalist four engine bombers struck Yikiangshan Island before dawn, causing extensive damage to a Chinese warship. Officials noted uncertainty on Reds activity and possible withdrawal plans from the Tachens amid discussions on cease fire and U S authority to protect Formosa.
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Tih
Vikingshan Island
Oley Boabers
Yushan Island
Venteal
Moe
Eisenhower
Formusa
Pescadores
U. S
Presi Identisenhower
Mormosa
Dolnt
Tacnens
Seventh Fleet
Washington
United States
Long Beach
Calif
Formoca
Atomic Dust Aids Weather Forecaster
Atomic debris from Nevada AA bound tests aids weather forecasting says Dr. Lester Machta of the U S Weather Bureau. Floating particles help check predicted air movement and cloud growth, offering a better tool than balloons for studying troposphere and water vapor distribution.
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Altos L. Blakeslee
New York
Nevada
Lester Machta
U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Feal Seelery
Macha
Eas
Mississippi Valley
New Mexico Prison Break Concert Attendance Report
A report from the New Mexico state prison notes a planned event to restore community access. The incident failed to disclose the number of attendees or the role of the excisioner.
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Banta FE. N. i
New Mexico
Prisctt
Latin American Troubles Wane With Surrender
In San Jose Costa Rica 400 rebels surrendered ending two weeks of turmoil. The Inter‑American Peace Commission postponed a Washington meeting to renew conciliation efforts. Balinese government troops entered the neutral border zone to root out holdouts prompting fears of clashes with Nicaragua. Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza said insurgents crossing the frontier would be jailed.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Washington
Balinose
Steel Stocks Rally Amid Market Rise
New York stock activity shows steel issues leading gains as US Steel jumps after the prior day's dividend and split announcement. Market officials struggle to match buyers and sellers, while the day’s overall tone remains mixed with the Associated Press 60-issue average essentially flat.
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New York
Strerath
Steek
Amazon
U.S. Steel
Big Steel
Stock Exchange
Associated Press
Soviets Declare End Of Germany Conflict
Washington January 25 CIO and adviser Leon Keyserling challenged Eisenhower's optimistic economic forecast. Rubenberg and Keyserling testified as hearings opened on the 1954 economy. Moscow on January 26 proclaimed an end to the war with Germany and called for peaceful unifications with East and West Germany, while reaffirming four power obligations.
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Washington
CIO
Truman
Eisenhower
Stanley H. Rubenberg
Leon Keyserling
Council of Eumonic Advisers
Congress
Senate House Economic Committee
Ruttenberg
Reserling
Senate Mail Opposes Ike on Formosan Stand
Senate mail shows early opposition to President Eisenhower’s Formosan stance as aides note that those against may push telegrams and letters. Report mentions possible Communist propaganda influence and mixed reactions in Washington.
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Senate Mail
Ike
Reapportionment Issue Out Legislators Face Other Problems
Tennessee lawmakers, after disposing of reapportionment measures, turned to other duties. The Senate moved on various general bills while proposing a study of reapportionment. They approved joint resolutions for a study by the Tennessee Legislative Council with recommendations to the 1957 General Assembly. In other actions, the Senate sent to the governor four bills on accessibility for eye dogs, insurance regulation, and health policy oversight, and a bond issue for a veterans center project. House actions mirrored this activity, with debates and committee notes on miscellaneous bills and administrative region restructuring.
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Nashville
Tennessee
States Election Commission
Senate
Sinong Uren
Maddy Davis
Shtild
Howe
Dell
Sénate
Tennessee Legislative
General Assembly
House
Issie Fay
Idol Chambers
Onetime Blacksmith Elected Chairman at Ford Motor Co
Detroit report states the Blacksmith's helper was elected board chairman of Ford Motor Co. Ernest Breech was named to the position, announced by Henry Ford St. The move aimed to broaden the company's reach and strengthen governance amid rising demands.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Ernest
Henry Ford
Ford
Army to Proceed With Reductions Despite Opposition
Washington reports Defense Secretary Wilson said the administration will go ahead with planned Army personnel cuts despite Army opposition. The situation at Formosa and Korea complicates diplomacy as UN calls and prisoner repatriation efforts face new hurdles and possible ceasefire delays.
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Washington
Charles EB. Waleson
Asia
Atomic Airplane Plants Favored By NACA
NACA urged unceasing effort toward atomic power plants for airplanes aiming at nonstop supersonic flight. The committee noted vigorous collaboration with industry, the Atomic Energy Commission, the military, and NACA to tackle major technical challenges.
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Vern Haugland
Washington
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Federal Air Research Agency
NACA
Atomic Energy Commission
Eisenhower
Jerome C. Humsaker
Hun, Inker
Massachusetts Institute At Technology
Eaircraft
Naval plans to cut armed forces by mid-1956
Ridgway notes a program to reduce armed forces by about 408000 by June 20 and Navy help with the plan. Walaun says no need for large increases unless war breaks out. Wilson says new weapons including nuclear power are being rapidly adopted and will create a strong force. Was reports Army strength drop to 1027000 by June 30 1936 with 13 mobile divisions and 12 other divisions. Caribbean and Alaska host far flung stalelite divisions. Navy will run over 11000 ships with 403 warships and manpower cut to about 684000 by June 10 1956. carrier groups rise to 17 plus one new attack carrier.
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Aplalen
Wilson
Hause
Arel
Wason
Walon
Navy
Photog Receives Bronze Star for Bravery in Korea
AP reports photographer Frank Noel known as Pappy is awarded the Bronze Star in a Pentagon ceremony for bravery under fire during the Chosin Reservoir withdrawal. He exposed himself to intense enemy fire to aid wounded Marines and gather ammunition while a prisoner of war, maintaining morale among captives.
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Washington
Frank
Pappy) Noel
Korea
Secretary of the Navy
Charles 8. Thomas
Pentagon
Noel
Marine Corps
Chosin Reservoir
Navy
House Gives 409-3 Nod To Formosa Defense Policy
Washington report on the House passage of a Formosa defense resolution with 409 votes to 3. President Eisenhower sought advance approval for military action to defend Formosa amid tensions with Chinese forces near Quemoy. Senate leaders predicted quick approval, while some senators voiced unease over Joint Chiefs testimony and the potential use of U S ground troops.
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Jack Bell
Washington
House
Senate
Formosa
Eisenhower
Chiang Kai-shek
White House
Jaimes C. Hagerty
Joint Chiefs of Sieff
Ben. Sparkman
Ala
Army
Matthew B. Ridgway
Qoe
Asia
Sparkman
Ridgway
Quemoy
Meioland
Amay
Formass
George
Ringway
U. S
Joint Chiefs
Vintike
Jonder
Siler
Rky
Barden
D-Nc
Sheehan
Ar-Ui
Russia
Truman
Korea
General MacArthur Celebrates 75th Birthday in Los Angeles
General MacArthur arrives in Los Angeles amid celebrations for his 75th birthday. About 1,500 greet him at the airport and thousands line the route to his hotel as a bronze statue is shown in MacArthur Park. He attends a luncheon, is to address 1,100 at the Biltmore Bowl, and later a dinner for 1,000 at the Ambassador Hotel while a four foot cake with 75 candles is presented.
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Bile Becker
Los Angeles
Wwe
Waughs MacArthur
Fox
Mellie
Inter Unonl
Himsell
MacArthur Park
Francis Eric Bloy
Biltmore Bowl
Ant American Legiotr
Ambassador Hales
New York
MacArthur
Norris Poulson
Corsul Pedro G. Ramirez
Philippines
Pil Shi Chin
Korea
Bhinsaku Hagen
Japan
Statler Hotel
Mniered
Dolfitz
Homburg
Konrad States Terms For Russian Treaty
Bonn dispatch reports Chancellor Konrad Adenauer said Moscow must accept free elections for all Germany and a peace treaty with the all German government before Soviet declarations will restore normal relations. He spoke after a cabinet session reviewing yesterday’s Russian move.
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Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adaneuer
Promant
Moscow
Soviet Union
Mamie Eisenhower Lights Porchlight
Mrs Mamie Eisenhower opens the National Mothers March on Polio by lighting the lantern on the White House portico. The gesture invites the public to contribute as a nationwide drive proceeds this month aided by Mrs PF Reid Wallace who chairs the District of Columbia effort. About two million names are expected to participate in drives nationwide.
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Washington
Mamie Eisenhower
Potio
Whitey House
PF. Reid Wallace
District of Colombia
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