Ex-PW Court of Inquiry Sought for Batchelor Case
The civilian lawyer for Corporal Claude Batchelor of Kermit Texas requests a court of inquiry into his Korea era collaboration charges. Joel Westbrook says pre trial probes prejudiced rights and cites delays and denials of defense requests while Batchelor remains confined at Fort Sam Houston.
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San Antonio
Korea
Joel Westbrook
Army
Cpl
Claude Batchelor
Kermit, Tex
Fourth Army
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Marine Corps
Frank Schwable
Westbrook
Batchelor
Fort Sam Houston
Loch Ness eel theory emerges from sea serpent inquiry
British scientist Dr Maurice Burton of the Natural History Museum suggests the Loch Ness monster could be a giant eel. He notes five foot conger eels can form humps above water and cites larvae growth, Danish expedition finds, and long life in salt or fresh water as supporting clues while acknowledging uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maurice Burton
Museum of Natural History
Burton
Loch
Mrs Hobby Opposes Large Scale Federal School Spending
Oveta Culp Hobby secretary of Health Education and Welfare told a Senate subcommittee that the Eisenhower administration opposes broad federal construction aid for public schools pending further study. She objected to bills proposing 100 million dollars annually for three years starting July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Oveta Culp Hobby
Red Offers To Send Mail To Applegate
A Chinese Communist delegation member in Geneva offered to forward mail to NBC correspondent Richard Applegate imprisoned in China. Huang Hua sent a cable to Applegate’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Applegate saying he would forward radiograms if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Ore
Richard Applegate
National Broadcasting Company
China
Applegate
Frank Applegate
Huang Hua
Red
Crosby to Replace New Be Agg and 2 Up
Gary Crosby will take over as summer replacement on his father Bing Crosby's radio show starting June 6 CBS announced. The program will resemble the Bing Crosby show with music and guest stars per CBS.
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Gary
Agg
Gary Crosby
Bing Crosby
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
Area Man Serving In Army Returns From Germany Tour
Cpl. Virgil Hughes son of Mr and Mrs Ed Hughes 416 East F arrived at Camp Chaffee Arkansas after a 16 month tour of duty in Karlsrhue Germany He entered the Army in 1952 and attended Lawton High School.
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Cpl
Virgil Hughes
Ed Hughes
East F
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Karlsrhue
Germany
Hughes
Lawton High School
U S Planes Ready to Fire Sperry Sparrow I Missiles
The Defense Department announced a rocket powered guided missile system named the Sperry Sparrow I intended for use from airplanes against other aircraft. The Navy disclosed training ships and shore personnel for carrier based jet aircraft in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets.
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Washington
Defense Department
Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
Telling Time Used To Be A Rough Job
Harman W. Nichols recalls the pre standard time era with anecdotes from the Association of American Railroads. Before 1883 nearly 100 time zones and city clocks differed by minutes, causing missed trains and confusion across major cities and states.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Association of American Railroads
Chicago
Pennsylvana
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Carlton J. Corliss
Municipal Pier
Northwestern
West Madison Street
Brooklyn Bridge
Capitol
Lincoln Memorial
Corliss
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Louis
St. Paul
Omaha
Michigan
Eastport
San Francisco
Library of Congress
Kansas City
Red Spy Casualty Rate Mounting At Fast Pace
United Press Foreign Analyst Charles M. McCann reports a rising casualty rate in the Soviet spy network as agents defect to the Allies in Japan, Australia, and Germany. Key MVD officers have surrendered, naming others, with London and Paris arrests foreshadowing wider charges. Khokhlov, Rastvorov, and Petrov reportedly provide details on espionage across Europe and Asia.
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Red Spy
Kremlin
MVD
Japan
Australia
Germany
Air Force
London
Great Britain
Paris
United States
Yuri Rastvorov
Vladimir Petrov
Nikolai E. Khokhlov
Aoad
Cessete
Gore
Rastvorov
Korea
Petrov
Khokhlov
Washington
Senate
Europe
World stage hosts UN tourism customs conference
United Nations in New York hosts a conference on easing tourist vehicle import rules between countries. The event, titled a UN conference on customs formalities for private road motor vehicles for tourism, opens with focus on cross border travel and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N.Y
Tuday
Holy Child kindergarten graduates receive diplomas
Memphis Tennessee May 12 Phil McCarthy and Pat Shine earned diplomas this week as members of the Holy Child kindergarten graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
McCarthy
Shine
Phil McCarthy
Pat Shine
Holy Child
Reverend’s fiery sermon ends with simulated hellfire
In Houston on May 12 the Rev. Rufus T. Bivins delivered a vivid sermon at North Side Methodist Church. He illustrated the torment of the damned by slapping his leg and igniting matches to show how a man on fire reacts, aiming to shock sinners into repentance.
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Houston
Rufus T. Bivins
North Side
Policeman Abandons Ticket After Skunk Bulge Surprise
In Pasadena on May 12 Officer Martin P. Stornie planned to issue a traffic ticket to a man whose pocket bulge prompted suspicion. The offender revealed the bulge was a skunk, prompting the officer to abandon the ticket.
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Pasadena
Calif
Martin P. Stornie
Unions Seek Representation on Migrant Labor Commission
United States and Mexican labor leaders at a three day conference demand consultative status for unions on their governments International Migrant Labor commission. CTM CIO unions back the move and resist a Brownell ruling limiting union representation amid Bracero program talks.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
United States
International Migrant Labor Commission
U.S
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Luis Alberto Monge
Mexican Federation of Workers
CTM
Commission To Organized Labor
Jesus Yuren
Yuren
Disneyland to Open as Gala Kids World in Hollywood
Disney unveils plans for a 56 acre Disneyland with an elevated railway and a 100 acre parking area. Guests will tour a 1910 town replica, a World of Tomorrow, a Fantasy area with an 80 foot King Arthur castle, and rides including a London sailing ship, a rocket to the moon, and a sleeping beauty museum. The park will feature a holiday area with parades and picnic grounds.
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van Laseau
Disneyland
London
Disney Figures
Disney
San Francisco
Crystal Palace
City of
Mine
Rabbit Hole
Amusement Rides Feature Disney Characters On Baseball Diamond
A carnival plan replaces traditional merry-go-round horses with Disney character figures on a baseball diamond layout. The feature aims to attract families with familiar fantasy imagery and interactive seating experiences.
Texan Faces Trial On Vet Loan Program Fraud Charge
Raymond Thomason Sr. of Abilene Texas was set for trial on a charge of fraud involving an air administration grant. Attorneys for clan her Aen men argued to dismiss indictments as others charged with similar frauds tried unsuccessfully to have cases dismissed.
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Lubbock
Raymond Thomason Sr
Abilene
Tex
Air Administration
Aen
U.S
Joseph B. Dooley
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Court of Inquiry
Hobby
Cpl, Virgil Hughes
U. S
Southwestern Radio & Sound
Charles M. McCann
United Press
Denver
State Patrol
Gilbert Carrel
Sacramento
Carl S. Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Earl Lee Kelly
Kelly
DU Quoin
Til
Max Olinger
Olinger
Lawton
Ross
O. A. Knight
CIO Oila Union
Onthang Se
American Labor
Herbert Brownell
Organized Labor
Frigidaire
Hewett
TIP - Top Laundry and Dry Cleaners
South Sth
Wiest’s
Gala Kids' World
Aline Mosby
Mickey Mouse
Donaldey
Hollywood
France
Eee Thei
Shab
Ave
de Luxe Champions
America
Firestone
Tire & Supply
Williams
Met
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