Congress Reacts to Korean Armistice Signing
Washington reacted cautiously to the armistice, with Sen. Wiley noting a new chapter but questions about the future. Republicans urged vigilance against Communist ruses, while Democrats urged watchfulness. Col. Limb derided the pact as trash and urged allied unity against Soviet influence. Former President Truman welcomed the signing. SOLON, Page 2
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POW Swap Begins Tuesday in Korea Demilitarized Zone
Communist POWs will move from Koje Island toward Panmunjom Tuesday for repatriation in Big Switch. An estimated 74,000 Allied prisoners to be returned. 12,763 Americans among them, including Maj. Gen. William F. Dean. Reds seek about 300 Allied prisoners daily, UN aims for faster delivery, with medical evacuations and ship-evac options from Inchon.
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Armistice Signed as Korea War Enters Truce Phase
Peiping Radio hails the armistice as a victory while warning the Red army to stay vigilant. U N Commander Gen Mark Clark vows no immediate withdrawal and South Korea’s President Syngman Rhee calls the truce a prelude to more conflict. Gen Maxwell D Taylor calls it a suspension of hostilities and President Eisenhower cautions to not lower guard. The ceasefire sets a buffer zone and a 72 hour pullback for both sides.
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China UN Bid Tests Allied Unity Amid Korean Truce Strain
Washington reports on the struggle over Red China membership in the United Nations as the United States and allies seek a truce path. Dulles warned of a walkout if three months pass without results while allies show divisions on recognizing Beijing and curbing China trade.
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Neutral Voices Alarm Senator Over Korean Talks
U S Senator Knowland warns neutrals who sat out three years of war should not have a decisive voice in Korea peace talks. He suggests U N delegates who did not deploy troops should be excluded. The U N General Assembly meets Aug 17 to set up delegation for political talks.
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Pageant Installation Rites At Wichita Mountains Holy City
More than 100 worshippers attended an early service at the Wichita Mountains Holy City marking the installation of new directors and officers for the Easter Pageant association. The frugal sunrise breakfast followed the chapel ceremony. New directors include Lt. Col. Richard A. Eads Frank Rush Jr Bert Blasingame John Thomas Jr and Warren Chris man. Also installed were Fred C. Larrance as president John Keathley as vice president Reece L. Russell as secretary and Joe L. Porter as treasurer. Other board members are Walter Wolverton I G Cole and Ted Warkentin. Rev J Walter Browers Jr of Centenary Methodist spoke.
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Hunger Drives 100000 Germans To Defy Reds
More than 100000 hungry East Germans crossed into West Berlin on Monday to obtain food under Eisenhower relief. They traveled from Saxony and areas near the Czechoslovak border and reached distribution centers, with some leaving homes days earlier for the two week program. Officials noted occasional reports of police seizing food but no large scale confiscations.
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Polygamists Lose Harems Face Charges
SHORT CREEK ARIZ July 27 UP The state pursues polygamy cases as 36 men 86 wives and 263 children are drawn into a government raid. Police arrest most adults after a pre-dawn operation described by Gov. Pyle as protecting children. Colony leaders call the raid persecution and excommunicated Mormons condemn polygamy.
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City Man Delivers Armistice Copies To General Clark
WOJG George Holton, wife Sue, and four children live in Lawton. He served on the 13th Helicopter Company crew that carried copies of the Korean armistice from Panmunjom to Munsan for signing for Gen. Mark Clark, UN Far East commander. Fenravignislw was at Fort Sill and left in April for the assignment. Children: Gail Joyce 9, Mark Edward 6, Rhonda Sue 5, Roy Greg 4.
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McCarthy Attacks Monroney On Communist Allegations
Washington Senator McCarthy accused Senator Monroney of whitewashing Communist corruption after Monroney called Congress a mountain of legislation and McCarthy a one man Senate. McCarthy rejected direct TV show references but warned of “fellow travelers and the Communists” gaining a platform in the Senate.
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State Is Quiet As War Finishes
It was a quiet Sunday night in Oklahoma with no bells or sirens after a Korea armistice ends over three years of conflict. Many adopt a wait and see attitude as families of POWs await news. In Chickasha retired Col. Joe J. Miller spoke cautiously about the agreement. Tulsa residents echoed mixed emotions as war widows shared personal reflections on the ceasefire.
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Free Phoning Set For POWs
Tokyo announces free 50 word radiograms to families for POWs released under Operation Big Switch in Korea. Red Cross will also mail next of kin portraits, provide free top priority calls from Japan for the sick and wounded, and ship recorded messages and comfort kits from Munson. Photos take 10 days. radiograms reach families in three days. four minute calls limited by volume.
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City Is Happy After Korea Front Ends Fight
News of the armistice bringing a truce in Korea sparked quiet happiness in Lawton as families awaited word on loved ones. Many voiced relief yet doubt lingered about lasting peace and Communist sincerity. Mrs. Myrtle Volinski, whose husband Cpl Adam P Volinski was listed, recalled prior losses and said she would wait without undue anxiety. No public celebration emerged as local leaders noted no plans yet.
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Hot Weather Returns With 95 to 100 Forecast
Temperatures in Lawton rose to 92 with a predicted 95 to 100 high today and continued warmth with little change expected. Partly cloudy skies and a low around 73 were noted, while recent rains improved cotton and feed prospects and eased water shortages for the near term.
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Eisenhower hails Korea armistice with solemn guard
President Eisenhower spoke after Panmunjom seals the armistice, praising the ceasefire yet warning that world peace is not assured. He emphasized vigilance and the ongoing aim for Korean unification talks, while noting his son John Eisenhower remains in Korea. The TV radio address outlined the conflict’s end on a single battleground, not global peace.
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Eisenhower pledges devotion to Korea war families after truce
President Eisenhower condemned the cost of repelling aggression in Korea noting thousands of homes have felt tragedy and pledging enduring care for widows orphans and wounded veterans. He praised South Korea and President Rhee while urging vigilance until the armistice is fully upheld and all war prisoners return. Secretary Dulles echoed that free nations are safer due to collective security and the punishment of aggression.
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