Bidault appeals for truce to aid wounded at Dien Bien Phu
Geneva April 26 UPI French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault urged a solemn appeal to the civilized world for a truce to evacuate about 1,000 French wounded at Dien Bien Phu. He spoke from Geneva amid tensions over Red China seating and a veiled East West clash at the Far Eastern peace talks.
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Viet Minh bombard Dien Bien Phu as siege tightens
Viet Minh artillery pounded Dien Bien Phu while French defenders reported the situation unchanged though morale remained high. Paris warned a final all out assault seemed likely as Geneva pressure grows and air resupply continued to the isolated fortress.
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UN charges Soviet directing Vietminh attack in Indochina
A United Nations radio broadcast monitored in Tokyo accused Moscow of directing the Communist Vietminh in the Dien Bien Phu operation in Indochina. The UNC propaganda broadcast spoke in Korean and Chinese and cited a source described as a Ssangst Brovin publication.
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France seeks fresh help from Allies as Dien Bien Phu falls
Paris reports France asked major powers for renewed aid to stave off defeat at Dien Bien Phu. The best outcome cited was US consideration of forces in Indo China if a new Southeast Asia alliance forms. A Geneva informant says Dulles declined immediate US air action against Vietminh.
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Defense Funds Get Small Cut
The House Aations Committee recommended a 28.68 billion Defense cash budget with key trims and carryover rescissions. Army finances total 7.62 billion, Navy 9.71 billion, Air Force 10.82 billion, with manpower projected around 3.2 million and specific service allocations shown.
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Vandals Cut Forty Downtown Windows In Lawton Spree
Lawton police probe damage after vandals shattered and scratched more than 40 plate glass windows across four blocks downtown. Investigators note glass cutter use and a path from Mincey’s Auto Store to Gilbert-Woods Drug Co. Some panes may need replacement with costs rising above 50 dollars per window.
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Spokane Tests Defense Plans During Civil Defense Drill
Spokane conducts Operation Walk eileve to evacuate a 50 block core of the city as observers monitor a red alert siren at 9 35 am An evacuation plan assumes an atomic blast twice Hiroshima power targeting the metropolitan area About 20 people expected to participate with a five block maximum walk to meet outside the center
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Jumpers Begin Atomic War Training in Massive Air Drop
Nine thousand paratroopers were to take part in a large one day airborne exercise at Braggs Field, North Carolina, testing atomic defense concepts. Geiger counters replaced guns as the Army and Air Force rehearse new warfare driven by electronic and atomic developments.
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Ike Says War In Indo China Is Vital To U S
President Eisenhower warned that this is a time of great decisions with the Indo Chinese conflict carrying the greatest significance for the United States and the fate of Japan may hinge on Southeast Asian events. He urged peaceful resolution at Geneva and cautioned against relying on war to settle disputes. Secretary Wilson added that Europe and Asia may force a major review of U S military plans and budgets as the defense program adapts to new weapons and strategic needs.
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Lawton Arts and Crafts Fair Draws Large Crowd
The Lawton public school system held its second annual Arts and Crafts fair at Howell elementary school drawing over 1,000 visitors across a two day event. Miss Thelma Talla reported about 100 to 200 additional visitors may have signed the guest book. Representatives from more than 35 communities viewed student artwork as about 500 people attended Sunday.
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Benson Won't Quit if Program Loses
Secretary Benson said he has no thought of resigning if Congress rejects the administration's flexible farm price supports. He added he would support any program Congress and the President approve, noting reports of a potential resignation threat are not accurate.
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Stevens Admits Asking McCarthy To Lay Off Probe
Stevens testified before the Senate that he urged McCarthy to divert the probe of Communists at Fifth New Jersey away from the Army and toward the Navy and Air Force. He said he did not fear McCarthy but wanted the Army to handle the matter and kept the door open for McCarthy to rejoin if needed. He described inviting McCarthy to meals during the November hearings and defended the conduct as proper while noting the Army already had information on the cases McCarthy raised.
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Nineteen Democrats file for county offices in opening period
Nineteen Democrats filed for county offices as the five day filing period opened. No Republicans had filed by noon. Surprises included Homer H. Wilson seeking county clerk and R F Myers seeking county commissioner eastern district. Incumbent Bill Kleeman indicated he would run for re election. Four filed for sheriff. State races opened with Oklahoma City reports listing Floyd Jackson John P Fullerton Cecil O Neal Victor Wickersham Walter Morris among others.
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Homer Cox Enters Oklahoma Secretary of State Race
Homer H. Cox of Oklahoma City filed today as a Democratic candidate for secretary of state. Cox, a former prisoner held by Russians over four years, was released from the Army on March 20. He was accompanied by his former stepfather, Gerald Spencer, an Oklahoma City attorney and former state senator.
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State Filing Period Opens in Oklahoma Capitol
Oklahoma's biennial campaigning begins with a five day filing period for 215 offices statewide. Early filers fill the fourth floor of the Capitol as Joe B. Hunt leads the line to file as a Democratic candidate for insurance commissioner. Sen. Robert Kerr Rep. Victor Wickersham and Tom Steed are among the first to file for re election.
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Radford in London for Indochina talks with Churchill
Adm. Arthur Radford chairman of the U S Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in London for talks with Prime Minister Churchill and Britain's top military leaders on the worsening Indochina crisis. He interrupted a NATO exercise and was to return to Washington later in the day.
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Governors Meet For the Briefing
Washington hosts state and territorial governors for a briefing on major government issues including Indo China, subversives, and taxes. The sessions run for days with questions from governors and an initial White House dinner with President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon.
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Sill Man Killed In Auto Crash
Fort Sill public information office announced Holiday on leave and due back today. A Korean veteran with six years of service and over a year overseas, he left a wife Alice and three children, Mack Jr aged 4, Shirley Jean aged 3, all of San Antonio. He was in the 36th Field Artillery when his 1953 Buick ran off the east side and overturned.
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Lawton Water Pipeline Defense Set for Council Review
The Lawton city council plans to consider hiring the firm Logan Godlove and Cummins to defend 14 district court actions and two Supreme Court appeals over water pipeline suits. The firm’s retention was approved two weeks ago, with five votes for and three abstentions or against. City officials say up to 500000 may be at stake, potentially funded by ad valorem taxes if the city loses.
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