Knowland Warns on Blank Check for Troops Fight
Washington dispatch reports Sen. William F. Knowland and Sen. I. Alexander Smith opposing a blank check for sending more American troops to Europe. They push for a ceiling on commitments while Congress considers a resolution endorsing Eisenhower's Atlantic defense plan. Wherry calls for full public knowledge as hearings may proceed.
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FBI Seizes Iowa Escapee in Bank Robbery Case
An Iowa escapee linked to multiple bank robberies was captured in an Omaha operation. Investigators traced the suspect from Illinois to a cabin hideout, where he surrendered with hands raised. The arrest closes a violent crime spree tied to a manhunt run by federal agents and local officers.
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Behind Sierra Railroad Urged
Nevada legislator Charles Hendel urged the Defense Department to build a second line of defense by laying rails on an old Mina to Laws California roadbed to Bishop. He proposed connections to Portland and stockpiling food munitions and medicines to aid evacuees from Pacific Coast bombings.
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Prospects Brighter on Wheat for India
Washington February 8 AP reports brighter prospects for early Congressional action to provide India two million tons of U S wheat to relieve famine. Hoover’s support and Truman talks boost chances while no legislation has been introduced yet. Hoovers advisory role and bipartisan optimism highlight potential humanitarian aid via loan or grant.
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Attlee Foes Seek Vote of Censure on Meat Ration
London February 8 British Conservatives pressed for a censure vote over the Labor governments handling of the meat shortage. The move followed recent Tory attacks on steel nationalization and coal supply. The Labor majority won 308 to 298 on the steel issue, and about 92 iron and steel firms are slated to pass to government control on February 15.
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Air Force chief hints at base chain around Russia
Secretary of the Air Force Finletter's Middle East trip sparks talk of a U S base network around Russia and satellites. Observers note potential stops en route to Ankara and support for expanding bases in Europe and the Middle East. Existing bases include Port Lyautey Tripoli and Dhahran with talks of extensions at Port Lyautey and Casablanca.
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Korean War Casualties Hit 525,000 in Seven Months
Washington reports UN forces inflicted heavy losses on both sides in Korea from the fighting period ending January 25. North Korea suffer 390,54 casualties with 254,000 killed and wounded and 135,548 taken as prisoners. Chinese Communist losses are estimated at 104,616 including 134,000 killed and wounded and 616 prisoners.
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Soviet Press Hits United States With New Attack
Soviet papers carried vitriolic denunciations of the U S government accusing it of fascist methods to crush strikes and lime the lend lease. They labeled American leaders as blood enemies of Russia and claimed U S actions spurred wars and conquests across Korea Iran and Germany while preparing for a new world conflict against the USSR.
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Marine Slays Wife While Police Wait
A U.S. Marine on emergency leave from Camp Lejeune killed his estranged wife Virginia Hebb Daly, 22, with a shotgun in her Grosse Pointe home after hiding for hours. Police surrounded the house as Daly claimed the shooting was accidental, but a note suggested a planned double death. Daly said he intended only to scare Ginny during a final talk. Virginia died in an officer’s arms as they attempted to move her to an ambulance.
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Boys at Tone School Walk Away Hunted
SACRAMENTO Feb 8 Preston School of Industry officials and a 40 youth escort searched Tone California for three boys who walked away from a recreation trip to a farm cottage. The missing are John Guillen 19 of Orange County Jesse Lopez 18 of Fresno County and Manuel Aguilera 17 of Orange County.
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U S warming to Pacific Alliance proposals
Washington Feb 8 The United States is warming to the idea of a Pacific mutual defense pact similar to the Atlantic Pact. Secretary of State Dean Acheson says the U S has an open mind though a Pacific treaty remains distant. Dulles touring the Pacific will press for a Japanese peace treaty that could curb Russian influence and may bring up the Pacific alliance idea during talks with Far East officials.
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Free India's First Census Begins Friday
Free India's first census will begin at 1 sunrise Friday with President Rajendra Prasad enumerated first. The count of the estimated 350,000,000 population is to be completed in three weeks. The last census was taken in 1941 before partition into India and Pakistan.
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Crack Soldiers to Bolster Troops in Korea
At Camp Atterbury Indiana on February 3 Army officials disclosed a nationwide influx of experienced soldiers to reinforce Korea. General Mark Clark and Secretary Frank Pace Jr. described pulling trained men from units across the country as demanded by General Douglas MacArthur. Pace confirmed Clark's statement and noted the 28th Infantry Division is still completing its training and awaiting Eisenhower's guidance before final deployment plans. Pace said he was impressed by unit combat training and intends to visit more units.
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Stassen Urges Strengthening Asia for U.S. Protection
Harold E. Stassen, president of the University of Pennsylvania and potential Republican candidate, told Penn alumni in Indianapolis that the United States must bolster Japan Formosa and the Philippines for its defense. He praised the Marshall Plan for checking Europe’s slide into socialism.
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Dior's New Fashions Favor Women's God-given Shape
ARIS Feb 8 Dior champions natural silhouette with rounded shoulders bust and waist. New raglan shoulders peg-top skirts and short jackets emphasize a slim line while white black color dominates. Flares and sun pleats mark the spring look with midcalf lengths.
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