Two Escaped Convicts Recaptured Unhurt in Texas
Angleton Texas May 14 AP two of four escaped convicts were recaptured before dawn today after releasing three hostages unharmed The hostages a mother and daughter and a man reported they were not mistreated during a nightmare of running gun battles with peace officers and an attempted airplane theft One convict an airplane pilot was among those recaptured Welch 24 and Pulliam 21 both serving prison terms were taken after fleeing Ramsey State Prison Farm last night They held up a bus and a train before authorities stopped them. Welch was removed from a freight train at Liverpool and Pulliam was captured after overturning a pickup near Alvin Theddorou and Chick remained at large continuing a pursuit
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Angleton
Texas
John E. Welch
Reeves County
Russell H. Pulliam
San Antonio
M. W. Crain
Lelia Sproles
Clara Jo
A.C. Searcy
Welch
Pulliam
Romi Ramsey
Robert Arthur Chick
Siesbersehaent
George Theddorou
News of Southland Cities highlights regional events
The Home Edition summarizes city happenings across Southland, noting municipal decisions, local programs, and community activities. Readers are informed about developments from multiple neighborhoods, with emphasis on public notices, school initiatives, and-citywide updates.
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Southland Cities
Koje Incident in Truce Talks Reported in Korea
May 14 reports from MUNSAN Korea say Communist negotiators demand daily talks while joining propaganda attacks. North Korean Gen Nam Il claims Allies reject their armistice plan but offers no alternative. He cites Koje Island prison camp kidnaping of Brig Gen Francis T Dodd as proof of alleged prisoner abuses by Allied concessions. Vice Admiral Joy says Nam Il used the issue for propaganda rather than seek a serious armistice.
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Munsan
Korea
Nam Tl
Koje Island
Francis T. Dodd
Wam Il
Charles F. Colsén
Dodd
Nam Il
U.S
Washington
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Clark Questions Officers After Koje Camp Incident
Tokyo May 14 UPI General Mark Clark reprimanded two Koje POW camp commanders Brig. Gens. Francis T. Dodd and Charles Colson after a high level briefing on how prisoners gained the upper hand. Officials would not confirm possible court martial actions as investigation continues.
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Tokyo
tGen
Mark Clark
Kose
Clark
Francis T. Dodd
Charles ¥. Colson
United Press
U.N
Dodd
Colson
Washington
GHQ
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Koje
Weather outlook with fog and clearing skies forecast
Fog and low clouds late tonight into tomorrow morning followed by mostly sunny skies. Temperature rises after the tide change with westerly winds 10 to 20 mph turning lighter tomorrow afternoon.
Taft Maintains Narrow 14-1 Delegate Edge in West Virginia
In Charleston WV, May 14 AP, Taft leads Eisenhower 14 to 1 for West Virginia's 16 GOP convention votes as 3rd district unpledged candidate Rusmisell challenges. Taft stacks 54,916 to Stassen 15,299 in 1120 of 2822 precincts with Eisenhower not on the preference ballot.
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Charleston
W. Va
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
West Virginia
GOP
Taft
Taftman
Harold E. Stagsen
Eisenhower
Thomas’ E. S Millsop
Weirton
Stassen
Eisisenhower
Conclave Hails U S Labor Secretary Support for Steel Tension
Philadelphia May 14 AP Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin told about 2500 United Steelworkers delegates that wage talks must follow the Wage Stabilization Board plan. He endorsed the WS B recommendation of a 17-cent raise over 18 months plus fringe benefits, and warned of a possible strike if terms are blocked.
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Philadelphia
Maurice Tobin
CIO
Tobin
United Steelworkers Union
Wage Stabilization Board
WSBE
Comvention Hall
WSB
Senate curbs WSB powers and extends wage controls
Senate banking committee voted to strip the Wage Stabilization Board of broad powers in labor disputes and reorganize it as an all public body. The panel also voted to extend wage and price controls until next March 1, while two Democrats warned the extension is too weak to curb inflation.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Sens
Douglas
Tiapis
French Place Bey of Tunis Under Arrest in Home
Tunis May 14 UP France put the 70 year old bey of Tunis under virtual house arrest today for balking at a French martial law decree. French troops replaced his honor guard at his summer palace near Carthage as violence rose in the protectorate. A bomb wounded three at the public works director’s office. The bey had ruled since May 1943.
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Tunis
Tunisia
France
Agab
Sidi Mohammed al-’ Amin
Carthage
Yacht Eloise Flounders at Sea Near San Francisco
A Coast Guard cutter and helicopter hovered over the distressed pleasure yacht Eloise off San Francisco as it took on water and lost a sail in a 30 mile wind. Ten passengers, including Capt. Harry Farrell and Mrs Farrell, were aboard a schooner headed for Hawaii.
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San Francisco
Coast Guard
Eloise
M. L. McGregor
T. M. MacWhinney
The
Golden
Hooise
Harry N. March
Grass Valley
Calif
Hugh
Martha
Jane
William Spencer
Klamath Falls
Ore
William Jackson
Kay Jurgensmeyer
Champaign, IL
Newest $72 Million Liner United States Begins Sea Trials
America's largest transoceanic liner the United States underway on a two day builder's trial from Newport News. The 61 500 ton ship heads down the James River toward Hampton Roads and Old Point Comfort while engineers test its distilling plant and propulsion. Speed trials start Thursday with officials saying results may remain confidential.
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United States
Newport News
Atlantic
S. S. United States
America
Stadium Collapse injures hundreds in Lecce crowd
In Lecce Italy on May 14 part of a crowded stadium collapsed injuring several hundred students gathered inside emergency crews sealed the area and residents reported chaos as rescuers worked through debris to reach the injured amid continuing concerns about structural safety.
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Lecce
Italy
Eye Easier Terms for New Houses
Washington May 14. Housing Administrator Raymond Foley said it is possible credit controls may be retaxed on new houses costing over 12000. Officials do not support revoking Regulation X entirely though it governs real estate credit and set down payments. Regulation X went into effect October 1950 requiring 50 percent down on homes in the 25000 bracket or higher. changes are being studied for the above 12000 class.
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Washington
Raymond
Foley
National Savings and Loan League
Reserve Board
Housing Office
Classified arts and comic pages listed in newspaper guide
The notice lists sections and page ranges for various features including Beach Combing on Page 5, Boyle Page A-15, Bridge on Page B-2, Classified arts panels B-10 to B-13, Comics on Page B, Crossword Page A-1, Financier on Pages 8-9, Obituaries on Page B-9, Radio and television on Page B-7, Shipping on Page 8, Sports on Pages A-1, Theaters on Page 6, tides and temperatures on Page A-5, and Women’s activities on Pages 8-2 and 3.
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Boyle
Death of a Mystery Man in Baltimore Liquor Store
A strange figure, George Albert Messier, clerk at a downtown Baltimore liquor store for 35 dollars a week, died of a heart attack and lies unclaimed in the morgue. Reported ties to a former millionaire and a 1928 director role at American Home Products are explored through New York contacts and veteran circles.
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Baltimore
George Albert Messier
Paris
Shanghai
Wall Street
New York
Mace Cohen
Liquar
American Home Products
Fede
Home Products
Messier
Seer Home Common
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