Smiles and Tears At First Korea War Prisoners Arrival
Arlington veterans and families welcomed 17 released U S prisoners of war from Korea as they stepped off the plane in California. Families from Nevada, Washington, and Arizona cried and hugged loved ones while photographers captured the moment amid notes of routine operation at Travis Air Force Base.
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Ammunition Shortage Warned for All-Out War
Washington reports that America lacks enough ammunition for full-scale war though threefold rebound in production could yield a readiness posture unseen since Korea. A Senate Armed Services subcommittee led by Senator Margaret Chase Smith released a cautiously optimistic assessment, noting current stocks are inadequate even as yearly output rises.
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Reds Free 100 Yanks
Reports detail a late delivery of 25 Americans and 23 British among a batch of returning prisoners. The delay was blamed on camp logistics at Changsong and Panmunjom, with 5495 Chinese and Koreans set for Thursday handover to the Reds.
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U.N
Dulles Questions on Russians and POW Debates
Secretary of State Dulles warned the world about potential Communist moves in Korea and in prisoner exchanges. He said the United Nations would hold back red war prisoners until the Reds return Americans charged with crimes, stressing armistice terms over Geneva rules. He noted no plan for a U S Nationalist China treaty and left open whether some State Department staff could be Socialists. He also indicated no current thought of resuming fighting in Korea.
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Gls to Stay in Korea for Some Years
U S Secretary of the Army Robert T Stevens said allied troops will remain in Korea for several years during an eight day visit with Secretary of State Dulles and talks with President Syngman Rhee. He greeted returning POWs at Freedom Village and urged gathering information on missing soldiers.
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Greek Island Earthquake Toll Surges Across Ithaca
Helicopters deliver food and medical aid as Athens Observatory reports the strongest tremors in a three day quake sequence. At least 60 dead in Vathi Ithaca, with bodies in fissured streets after Tuesday night quakes.
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Air Lines Leaders Named for Long Beach Los Angeles Area Aid Fete
Western Air Lines president Verreil C. Drinkwater will chair the Long Beach Los Angeles area for a 50th anniversary commemoration. Unconfirmed reports say the event follows a devastating earthquake in eastern Cephalonia with casualties. Area chairmen include Wilmer Garrett T Claude Ryan and Capt Jerry Robinson. Helicopters are sought to drop supplies to cut off villages as rescue teams rush aid from the Greek mainland. The king and queen of Greece are set to visit the stricken islands after Thursday departure from Athens.
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Earthquakes Ravage Island Ruining Capital and Villages
A new series of earthquakes leveled the capital and several villages on the island. In Sami some victims were buried where found as a cemetery was torn open by the tremors.
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Sam Kay at Howard's Offers Free Gift on New Appliances
Sam Kay of Howard's at 420 Pine Ave promotes purchasing a new TV refrigerator washer range freezer or dryer. He promises a free gift valued at $5 for meeting with customers and claims substantial savings on purchases.
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