U S Said to Hold Russ Spy
Soviet diplomat Rastovorov, linked to espionage probes in Japan, reportedly sought asylum as Moscow claims he is detained by American spies. Tokyo officials contemplate his fate and potential return under a tense postwar treaty context amid disputed disappearance reports.
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Soviet Union
U.S
Runov
Rasto 5
Rastavarev
Kalepnone
Rastevoroy
Japan
Tokyo
Natios
Rostovorov
United States
RR Diesel Engine Plunges in River near Maupin
The lead diesel engine of a northbound freight train plunged into the Deschutes River near Maupin Oregon just before midnight Sunday. The engineer E. H. Barton of Vancouver Washington and fireman E. F. Sutton of Wishram Washington were feared dead. Two other diesels and 47 of 57 cars were derailed as the engine struck a large rock likely loosened by heavy snow and left the tracks.
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Maupin
Ore
Deschutes River
Oreegon
J.C. Moore
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway Co
E. HW
Barton
Vancouver
Wash
Tian
E. F. Sutton
Wishram
Moore
Smog Chief’s Rule Under Fire by Eight County Employees
Eight county employees accuse the smog control division of maladministered research. They allege improper techniques, suppression of projects, and misdirected efforts. Complaints include intimidation, personal expense abuses, and exaggerated mileage reimbursements. County leaders promise review and reorganization.
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Thomas B. Larkin
Los Angeles
Pline Landry
Burton W. Chace
Herbert C. Logg
Shott
Chace
Wills
Wil
Inreword
Larson
Eisht
Meter Sehneier
Reper
Unio
Will
Tarson
Legg
Braceros Clash at Border Gates Over 500 U.S. Jobs
About 7500 Mexican farm workers surged at border ports in Mexicali and other crossings in a bid for 500 California farm jobs. Guards used hoses and orderly passage to admit 500 workers while police kept the scene from erupting into a riot. The event followed a reversal of Mexico’s recruitment stance and U.S. emergency labor programs prompting cross border labor movement.
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Mexicali
Mex
California
Arizona
Texas
U. S
Mexico
Indes
Northrop Completing Palmdale Test Base
Northrop Aircraft announced that its Palmdale California light-testing facility is nearing completion this week. Vice President Kenneth P. Bowen said the 250000 square foot site has begun limited use, with peak employment expected at about 1000 when fully operational in 1955.
Italy Faces Coalitions and Crisis as Ambassadress Attacked
Communists fired posters at U S Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce in Rome while President Einaudi met with political leaders to form a new premier, amid Italy's six month crisis. De Gasperi again named as possible. Christian Democrats seek a center coalition to resolve tensions with the Communist left and fascist monarchists.
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Rome
U.S
Clare Boothe Luce
Luigi Einaudo
Ede Nicola
Quirinale Palace
Crisi
Mrs. Luce
de Nicola
Gionvanni Granchi
Chamber of Deputies
Christian Democrat
Cesare Marzagora
Senate
Giuseppe Sargat
Umberto Terracini
Einaudi
Alcide de Gasperi
Christian Democrat Party
NATO
Center Party
Italy
Roosevelt Denies All in Wife Plea for Divorcelment
President Franklin D. Roosevelt contends his wife’s accusations are false, blaming her for marital strife and financial demands. He says he signed a separation agreement under duress while overseas in 1945 and seeks to protect his family while denying claims of substantial wealth or repeated affairs. Several named women denying any improper conduct also refute the allegations.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Carbon Lodby
Caner
26Th Congressional District
26Th District’ Council
Robert Howard
Andrea Leeds
Richard C. Durant
Jayne Shattuell
Tank climbs over five cars and trailer in Bell Gardens crash
A steel tank described as light by National Guard officials rammed a home trailer and mounted a 1951 Studebaker owned by Clifford Renick on Deeplin Avenue Bell Gardens. Several other cars were damaged on Lakewood Boulevard and Downey. No injuries. Police could not identify trailer owner. Duke, not injured, was removed and described as pretty well broken up. Telephone service disrupted over a wide area.
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Studebaker
Clifford Renick
Deeplin Ave
Bell Gardens
Ford
Pontiac
Jesse James Stines
Lakewood Blvd
Beryl Dwight Fleming
Officy St
Norwalk
Chevrolet
Arvid Paul Fick
Bricker treaty clash narrows as Knowland eyes deal
Washington reports say efforts to reach a compromise on the Bricker treaty power amendment progressed after White House talks. Senator Knowland said a broad agreement is closer than before, but a major legal hurdle remains about a clause reserving Congress and state rights over international agreements. President Eisenhower showed cautious support, with Bricker and GOP leaders pursuing a drafted compromise pending unresolved legal questions.
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Washington
George D.ga
White House
Eisenhower
Sen
Knowland
Califortia
Searned
Senate
George
United States
House
Congress
Supreme Court
Rey Postion
Georgia
Senate Democrats
GOP
Capitol
Bricker
Ohio
Senate Gop
Executive Branch
Riverside Plane Crash Kills One Man Near Lancaster
A Riverside man identified as Richard Shearer, 21, died when his single engine plane crashed 17 miles east of Lancaster on Sunday. Passenger Frank Di Stoyang, 36, Riverside, was injured.
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Los Angeles
Arerside
Lancaster
Richard Shearer
Frank di Stoyang
Riverside
Big 4 Back Molotov Plan Amid Berlin Conference
At a Berlin session in the East sector, Eden and Bidault pressed for German unity and free elections. The Soviet draft allowed limited armed forces for internal defense while insisting Germany be barred from militarily connoted alliances. Eden urged European Defense Community membership, warning Moscow that verbal guarantees may not suffice.
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East
Bonn
Talis
Germany
Eden
Georges Bidault
Berlin
Vyacheslav Molotov
European Defense Comarst
European Defense Community
Moscow
Aeden
Elevators Out After Flood in City Hall Tower
Four elevators in Los Angeles City Hall’s tower were out of service after water from two broken pipes flooded the 19th floor. Building attendants did not know the cause of the breaks.
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Los Angeles
City Hall
Eden outlines supranational force control in European defense
Eden described a six nation EDC framework with no national armies and a supranational authority to regulate forces. Bidault asserted Germany must accept international obligations from both West and East sides. Molotov closed with a lengthy, record-setting speech outlining the conference’s exhaustive treatise.
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EDC
Woudenand
Europe
Germany
Bidault
Repo
West Germany
German Democratic Republic
East Germany
Molotov
Desolote
Nad
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Menno Wien Hi
Dohrmann’s
O'Keefe
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Pine Avenue
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