UN Delegates Break Off Korean Truce Talks at Panmunjom
United Nations delegation abruptly ends stalled Korean armistice talks for a three day recess after North Korean General Nam Il lashes at U N efforts. Major General William K. Harrison declares the recess and walks out, with allies following.
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Korea
United Nations
Secon
UU N’s
William K. Harrison
Harrison
Initlal
Nam I
U. N
Nam
U.N
Commuters Stranded as Lanz Island Strike Paralyzes Transit
Thousands of New York area riders faced a two day Lanz Island Railroad strike causing heavy congestion. By morning traffic crawled at ten miles per hour, with 300,000 daily riders disrupted and long lines at bus stops and subway terminals. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met all day with mediator Ross Barr as talks stalled.
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New York
Lanz Island Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ross Barr
Hungry Fredman Stabs His Wife in Bauvais France
A report from Bauvais France states Hubert Brass a Strearoid shepherd stabbed his wife Tuesday after she prepared him a large meal consisting of a steak. local authorities reported no further details.
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Hungry Fredman
Bauvais
France
Hubert Brass
East Germans Resist Commies Across Border
Refugees report clashes along a 300 mile stretch of the Soviet East German frontier as villagers resist a three mile no man land. Priests and pastors joined in fights with police using improvised weapons. The government warned of a new army pattern to deter escapes and saboteurs while thousands more flee to West Berlin amid protests by sympathetic Westerners.
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Berlin
Bern
West Germany
Refagees
Communist Peoples Police
Ing Aas
Ucripg
West Berlin
West
Army Decides MacArthur Case
The Army ruled General MacArthur may not deliver the keynote at the Republican National Convention because he is not on a specific assignment, though on active duty and drawing full pay after Truman removed him from the Far East command. The decision hints it could affect General Eisenhower’s campaigning as well.
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Washington
Ertek Ili Dant de Hiongias MacArthiat
MacArthur
Truman
Pentagon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Brewster Loses Renomination For U S Senate
In Maine Portland Gov Frederick G. Payne defeats Sen Owen Brewster in a bitter primary as Payne leads 69 355 to 66 312 with six of 625 precincts counted. Payne backs Eisenhower while Brewster supports Taft amid a graft inquiry. Payne is set to face George Podube in the Democratic nominating contest.
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Portland
Maine
Owen Brewster
Robert A. Taft
Senate
Frederick G. Payne
Payne
Dwight D. Eisenhower
GOP
Paine
George Po Dube
Earl St. Grant
Portland Business College
Brewster
Eisenhower Anrister
Taft
Hayne
Brewter
Legislative Reward Committee
Gary Strike Ends for 770 Workers at Gary Screw and Bolt
UP reports the stern strike ends for 770 employees at Gary Screw and Bolt Corp as workers near a new contract generally aligning with WSA wage and fringe benefits. Union leaders warn of defiance to Taft Hartley Act orders, with discussions noting possible return to work only under an injunction.
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Gary
Gary Screw and Bolt Corp
United Steel
Gary Screw and Bolt
WSA
Truman
Congress
Orval J. Kincaid
WSW
Tomi Doherty
City Park to Close at 11 Each Night
The city park board announced that effective immediately the park will be closed and entrances blocked at 11 oclock nightly due to increasing vandalism. City police will patrol at regular intervals to help stop the vandalism and protect property.
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City Park Board Today
Park Board
Boone Marine Sickened By Panty Raids
Cpl Richard G Scering of Boone county and his First Marine Division unit in Korea denounce collegiate panty raids sweeping headlines. In a 1 June 8 letter to The Reporter he says such bravado sickens them more than disease and mud. He even suggests sending raiders to Korea to fill his machine gun section.
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Richard G. Scering
Boone
Korea
Cpl Scering
Rharha
Als
Long Sought Czar Of Koje Believed Caught
General Boatner said he is convinced the long sought Cua of Koje, the Communist leader linked to prisoner killings, is in custody on Koje Island Korea. He noted other leaders may face trial after military courts and described plans to move prisoners into new compounds to subdue the 96000 strong POW population.
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Koje Island
Korea
Gric
Haydon
Boatner
Taewiay
Koje
Re Aed
Raye
Boatier
Lee Hak
Reali Communist Commisarsven
Islands
Ath
Gattip
Artrictian
Beatner
Ishend
Slayer Of Medical Corpsman Held On Charge Of Murder
In New Albany Indiana UP A reports 24 year old D Ballew was jailed on second degree murder charges after shooting Air Force medical corpsman Jack Mullins 25 during a claimed extortion attempt. Ballew said Mullins dated his wife Ida 18 and posed as a police officer before reaching for his pocket. Mullins was killed by a shotgun blast above the heart. Mrs Ballew faces child neglect charges and police say she met Mullins regularly in New Albany.
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New Albany
Ind
D. Ballew
Air Force Medical
Mullins
Ballew
Asa Wilson
Methodists At Whitestown Plan Century Event
The Whitestown Methodist church marks its 100th anniversary with an all day program on June 22. Rev. Elmer Jones will speak at 11 AM on Our Heritage and a basket dinner follows in the Whitestown school gym. An organ dedication will occur in the afternoon with Loretta Martin and Indianapolis 1st. performing. The event recalls the church’s 1852 founding and 1905 building era, with services paused for the celebration and ongoing activity of the Woman's Society of Christian Service led by Mrs Robert MeMakin.
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Whitestown
Tandy Gossett
Alonzo Powell
CA Brooks
Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid
The
Woman's Society of Christian Servace
Robert MeMakin
Cooler and less humid forecast for Indiana
Weather outlook places Indiana under a five day period of cooler, less humid conditions with scattered showers Thursday through Saturday expected to yield four to inch rainfall totals. Highs range 80 to 90s across the state with reports of 93 to 98 in some cities and a 97 in Evansville. Officials say a fair and cooler Tuesday night and a pleasant Wednesday are ahead as the pattern shifts away from the recent heat wave.
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Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
Washington
Columbus
Vincennes
Evansville
Reading
Capital
Marion
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Rochester
Angola
South Bend
Sweden Ready to Brace for Shifting Russians Policies
Sweden, long neutral, grows weary of Moscow’s stance after a Swedish rescue plane was downed by MiG‑15s. The nation upholds neutrality while criticizing Russian actions, noting proximity to Russia and Baltic neighbors. Sweden’s ties with the West remain cautious though past credit deals with Russia faltered.
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Phil Newsom
United Press
Sweden
East
Russia
Baltic
Estonia
Finland
United States
Soviet Union
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Will Watch For Enemy Bombers Nationwide Air Defense Push
Washington reports more than 16,000 civilian volunteers in 27 states will begin 24 hour air observer duty to spot low level unidentified aircraft. The Skywatch program, starting July 14, aims to plug gaps in radar coverage with training, extending to other states as observers man 1406 lookout posts nationwide under Air Defense Command guidance.
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Washington
Air Force
Air Force c
Iren Nathan Pay Twinings
United E
Ion Corps
Vardar
Frederick H. Smith
Air Defense Command
Pentagon Manitiy
Fay Curry Dies In Home At 74 In Zionsville
Fay Curry a 74 year old Boone county native and former government meat employee for the Bureau of Indian Affairs died at his Zionsville home this morning. Cremation will be private with services Thursday at Philippi funeral home. He was born January 5 1878 and survived by his widow Jennie Curry, an uncle, two aunts, two nephews and a niece. Friends may call at the funeral home.
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Fay Curry
Bureau of
Anigyai Hasbarry
Zionsville
Philippi
Boone County
Leonard
Amy (Reagan) Curry
Meechaniesburg
Lebanon
Jennie Curry
Walter Reagan
Lola Hedges
Mae Curry
Thorntown
Red Cross Water Safety Program Opens Enrollment at Lebanon Seashore
The American Red Cross Lebanon Seashore chapter announces a Water Safety program with enrollment through June 20. Paul Neuman chairs. July 7 to August 0 sessions run for lifeguard levels 12 to 16 and 17 plus, with groups meeting daily 9 AM to 10 AM. Bart Fiverman pool manager, towels required, no program charge beyond optional facilities. Suzanne Tenax of Camp Limberlost directs Red Cross water safety efforts.
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Beane
American Recross
Lebanon Seashore
Paul Neuman
Bart Fiverman
Suzanne Tenax
Camp Limberlost
Higo
American Red Cross
House approves bill to boost old age benefits
Washington reports that the House reversed its previous action and passed a bill to increase old age insurance benefits by about 35 dollars monthly, sending it to the Senate. In Rome, General Ridgway pledged the United Nations forces in Korea did not employ germ warfare as he concluded a two day visit by the new Allied supreme commander in Europe.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rome
Matthew B. Ridgway
United Nations
Korea
Europe
Heat Wave Fades as Cold Front Cuts Midwest Temperature
A Canadian cold front swept across the country driving down temperatures from the 100 degree mark in the Midwest and lifting humidity along the East Coast. The cooling brought scattered showers and relief from the weeklong heat, though weekend drownings rose with more than 79 deaths reported in Illinois and nearby states.
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United Press
Atlantic Seaboard
Midwest
Midlands
King
East
Hicago
Boston
Canada
Tklinois
Truck knocks down signal at Lebanon and South streets
One traffic signal at Lebanon and South streets was knocked down this morning when a truck operated by William DeShong of Middletown Delaware turned too short. The signal was damaged and left missing.
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Lebanon
South Streets
William DeShong
Middletown
Del
Red Bull Ce
Soviet Offer Shocks Washington In Lend Lease Row
The Kremlin proposed to buy 167 ships and offered $200 million to settle its $11.1 billion lend-lease debt, reopening talks after long deadlock. Moscow’s move followed U S pressure over returning more than 700 ships loaned during wartime, with only a fraction delivered or returned.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Boris S. K
Karavaev
State Department
U. S
International Court
Moscow
Kremlin
Amet
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