Eisenhower to consider flying farewell NATO tour
Supreme Headquarters in Europe reports Gen Dwight Eisenhower may undertake a flying farewell tour to NATO allies within six weeks. If he resigns as supreme Allied commander in late May, Gruenther would likely accompany him. The tour would cover Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Britain Portugal Italy Turkey Greece France Denmark Iceland Canada and the United States.
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United States
SHAPE
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Greece
Turkey
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Athens
Belgium
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Britain
Portugal
Italy
France
Denmark
Iceland
Canada
Alfred M. Gruenther
Gruenther
Taft Seeks Big Win In Wisconsin Republican Primary
Wisconsin voters decide Tuesday if Senator Robert Taft can regain momentum against Eisenhower in the GOP race. The outcome influences Taft’s delegate haul and party alignment, with Taft aiming for a substantial statewide showing to reclaim prestige after prior losses. Democratic crossovers may favor Warren or Stassen as stand-ins for Eisenhower.
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Ritter
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Warren- Stassen
Presidential and judge races draw strong interest in region
Voters in La Crosse County and the Coulee Region expected a large turnout for the presidential preferential primary Tuesday. A sixth judicial circuit contest for La Crosse Vernon Monroe and Trempealeau Counties drew exceptional interest after a March 4 primary narrowed a three candidate field to two. The Supreme Court race with two candidates on the ballot added to the statewide excitement as presidential campaigns stirred regional attention.
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Supreme Court
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Optimism On Avoiding Steel Strike Looms Over Talks
Washington officials express hope for a peaceful settlement as six major steel firms and CIO Steelworkers Union plan New York talks Monday. Tobin predicts no strike, estimates continuation of steel production through mid 1953, amid wage and price stabilization pressure.
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Wage Stabilization Board
Ntee
Steel
Philip Murray
CIO Steelworkers Union
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Truman
Murray
WSB
Democrats Have Uproarious Time At Campaign Kickoff
Washington witnesses a crowded Jefferson Jackson Day dinner headlined by President Truman with Vice President Barkley and Adlai Stevenson in attendance. The event drew about 5000, featured waves of handshakes, and light comic exchanges, including Secretary Acheson joking with Mrs McGrath during the program.
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Truman
Barkley
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Stevenson
Illinois Court Grants Injunction For 58 Truck Firms
Chicago truckers win a temporary injunction against the International Teamsters Union and its Central States Drivers' Council. The order aims to end a Nebraska walkout that halted highway freight between Chicago and Denver, allegedly a sympathy strike linked to a Kansas City drivers' dispute and a hot cargo clause.
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Saurday
Nebraska
Illinois
Denver
AFL
Daniel A. Roberts
International Teamsters Union
Central States
Teamsters
Kansas City
Louis A. Kohn
Kelly
Central States Drivers’ Council
Drivers’ Council
Wet Sunday Weather With Light Rain In Afternoon
A cloudy Sunday brings light rain in the afternoon with moderate temperatures topping at 50 degrees. Sunday's forecast calls for unsettled skies and mild coastal air patterns.
Man dies after witnessing Chicago accident
Percy Kingston, 48, collapsed after rushing to summon a priest at St John Berchmans Church following a fatal auto crash that injured 57 year old Julia Wawrzynski. Driver John McDowell Jr. faces no charges pending inquest.
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Percy Kingston
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Belmont Hospital
Julia Wawrzynski
John McDowell Jr
Community Section Index and Page Roster
An itemized table lists where to find segments such as Business Outlook Community News Conservation News Daily Records Editorials and the Sports Women’s News Weather Map and Radio Log with page references for each. The list groups topics by sections and page numbers for easy navigation.
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Conservation
Eereeeter
N. Sn Odes Ines Sane
Plan Meeting On New Hall In Lanesboro Minnesota
Lanesboro city officials and a special community building committee will meet Monday at 8 p.m. to discuss plans for a new community hall. Voters approved a 100000 dollar bond by 341 to 130, with 471 votes cast. The old hall was destroyed by fire about ten years ago and 33000 dollars remains for construction. The building will include a basketball court stage kitchen library office and showers with location not yet set. The committee may use all or part of the bond.
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James C. Austin
Pepper Ill at Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner
Former Florida senator Claude Pepper fell ill Saturday night while at the Jefferson Jackson day dinner in Washington. Mrs Pepper said he likely has a virus infection but is not in serious condition. He attended with other Democrats as President Truman spoke on the political scene.
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Claude Pepper
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Washington National Guard
Truman
U S Presses Tax Cases In Record Prosecutions Rise
The Justice Department reports a record run of tax crime prosecutions from Nov 1 to Mar 15, listing about 450 cases sent to U S district attorneys. The figure doubles any comparable period in the past decade and involves roughly 25 million dollars in claims with penalties up to 50 percent. The filing notes include various known underworld figures, such as gamblers and racketeers.
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Justice Department
Department
U.S
Truman Declares He Will Not Seek Re election At Demo Rally
President Truman surprised 5,000 Democrats at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner by stating I shall not be a candidate for re election He added I have served my country long and I believe honestly The statement drew mixed reactions from Cabinet members and political figures including Adlai Stevenson Humphrey and McGrath while urging the party to remember its achievements and ideals
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Washington
National Guard Armory
Acheson
McGrath
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Stevenson
Esscapee
Humphrey
D-Minn
White House
Democratic Party
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Freddie Thomason to celebrate fourth birthday with help
Freddie Thomason of Magnolia born without limbs has a global support network funding his care. The Kiwanis Club started the Freddie Fund, reaching 16761.72 dollars, aiding treatment at Kessler Institute New Jersey where Dr Henry H Kessler offers free collaboration. Freddie uses two custom toys and will celebrate with family and the Kiwanis charity birthday party.
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Ark
Freddie Thomason
Freddie
Herschel Thomason
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Freddie Fund
Herschel (Buddy) Staggs
Kessler Institute of
New Jersey
Henry H. Kessler
Kessler
Thomason
Claude Rosenbaum
Milton Walker
Taft Leading In Delegates Across GOP Contests
The Associated Press reports Taft holds 59 of 147 GOP nominating delegates chosen so far, with 603 needed to clinch. Eisenhower has 41, Stassen 25, MacArthur 2, and uncommitted 20. Democrats have 65 of 1,230 delegates with Humphrey leading Truman and Kefauver in scattered allocations. Delegates are being selected this week in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Tennessee, Iowa, Idaho, Michigan, and also Wisconsin and Nebraska for Democrats.
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Humphrey
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Truman
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Fla
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