Attlee accuses Churchill allies of pro Chiangs stance
In a radio address ending the king's funeral truce, Clement Attlee charged that Churchill, in his Congress speech, encouraged dangerous elements in the United States backing the extension of the Korean crisis into a general war with Red China. He warned against Western war escalation and argued for restraint in Korea. The Labor side also criticized Churchill’s Far East policies and set the stage for a Commons debate.
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Korea
Asia
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Britain
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Taft Refuses Debate With Tex McCrary
Sen Taft of Ohio says he will not debate commentator Tex McCrary after their televised clash on Author Meets the Critics. McCrary had challenged a second TV encounter without a studio audience, prompting a rowdy, cheering audience during their first appearance on the Dumont network program.
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Fen
Taft
Ohio
Tex McCrary
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Legislators Set Open New Session March 3
SACRAMENTO Feb 23 AP California lawmakers head to the Capitol to craft a new year budget based on a billion-dollar plan. They face tax cut debates, school building needs, and state debts as they plan a 40 day session beginning March 3. The governor will outline additional items including civil defense and joint tenancy reforms as part of the agenda.
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Wisconsin
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Senate Finance Committee
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Mother of Two L. B. Residents Dies at 85 in Healdton
Mrs. Lille Drury, 85, of Healdton Oklahoma, mother of Mrs. W. H. McAfee of Santa Ana and E. R. Drury of Freeman Avenue, died Friday in Healdton. Surviving daughters include Mrs. Sadie Rivaist of Santa Ana and Mrs. Bussell of Healdton.
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What Next if Truce Talks Break Down
Washington briefed after Korea talks falter explores U S options if truce collapses. Chiefs of Staff and NSC favor limited action only if forced by China. Air Force warns against widening war. debate centers on potential strikes against Red air bases and measures in Indo China if a new Korea arises.
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Yalu
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France
Quick UNIT Start Urged
Washington reports the Senate urged a start on Universal Military Training this year with a small first group of about a thousand 18 year olds. The armed services committees backed UMT and plan a six month basic program for all eligible youths.
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House Rules Committee
Vinson
D.-Ga
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D Ga
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Oras
McCloy Attends Red Army 34th Birthday Fete
In Berlin on February 23 American and French officials attended a Russian reception marking the Red Army's 34th anniversary. The British did not attend due to mourning for King George VI. U.S. High Commissioner John O. McCloy and Maj. Gen. Lemuel Mathewson represented the United States.
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Invaders Push Toward Pendleton Airstrip in Amphibious Drill
CAMP PENDLETON Feb 23 Marine Corps invaders pressed inland after repelling counterattacks to seize the first ridge three miles from the beachhead. The Third Division Marines joined the assault as part of the coast wide exercise with 650 defenders presumed at 3000, aiming for the Pendleton airstrip while artillery and air strikes continue.
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Marine Corps
Wmpires
Talk With Moral About Owning Hidden Cash
In West New York New Jersey on February twenty third the tale warns against hiding twelve hundred dollars in a pillowcase without informing a spouse. Tavern keeper Hans Lukas stored the money there and later the pillowcase disappeared triggering a citywide search with police and wagons to locate the lost funds.
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Queen Elizabeth Narrow Escape From Elephant Revealed
London reports that Queen Elizabeth II narrowly avoided danger from an elephant during a camera expedition with the Duke of Edinburgh at a Kenyan jungle lodge. Sherbrooke Walker, owner of the lodge, described the moment as the elephant stood 11 yards away, and the princess calmly continued to a treetop picture spot. The royal pair then left for the royal yacht, unaware of the future throne.
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Sherbrooke Walker
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Philip Mitchell
Kenya
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Shen
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