Soviet POW Code Promoted by U.S. Military Leaders
A wartime report outlines a new code for POWs emphasizing no loose talk and steadfast loyalty while detailing the right to resist pressure, escape if possible, and avoid betraying comrades. It notes the need for training in Americanism starting at home and school, with broad implications if a similar crisis hit U.S. streets.
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John E. Hull
Hull
Far Fast
Defense
United States
Korea
Governor Seek Campaign for Virgin Islands Appointment
Political leaders in the Virgin Islands pressed President Eisenhower to appoint Charles Claunch as governor, succeeding Archie Alexander who resigned for health reasons. Claunch, the current government secretary, would assume near lieutenant governor status, as Alexander, 67, a Des Moines contractor, cited poor health and was hospitalised before resting at home.
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ST. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Tadey
Eisenhower
Charles Claunch
Theslands
Archie Alexander
Claricl
Alexander
Des Moines
Iowa
Uprising at Great Meadow Prison Ends in Violence
Eighteen injured as guards and state police storm a rebellion at Great Meadow Correctional Facility. Rebels armed with benches and nails resisted for 26 minutes after a midnight ultimatum, with shots fired and multiple injuries among inmates and staff.
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Comstock
Great Meadow Cor
Sectional Institute
Joseph Conhoy
Theiofrain
McHugh
St. Lawrence
Rubels
Anl
Thomas J
Hugh
State Correction Commis
Stoner
Canton
Belwo
Chicago
O'Brien
Meritorie
Arthur N. Lanski
Sal
Women Riot Over Escape Framingham Term
State police watched the women at the Framingham reformatory after a riot over an escape framing.
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Tip Framingham
Mass
Science Foundation Awards 161 Grants
The National Science Foundation announced 161 grants totaling about 31.82 million dollars for research in physics biology chemistry and other sciences. Grants were awarded to institutions and scientists in 41 states Hawaii Puerto Rico and England across the three months ended June 30.
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Washington
National Science Foundation Today
Hawaii
Rico
England
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