Iran Nationalization Crisis Deepens As Mossadegh Speaks
In Tehran Prime Minister Mossadegh tearfully vowed Iran will fight to the end to nationalize the oil industry and resist British control. Britain moves troops toward Cyprus while Mossadegh faints and seeks refuge amid threats, as Iran awaits Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. negotiations ultimatum.
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Mediiterranean
Cyprus
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Berlin
Gregory Pushkin
Russia
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Ran
Action Delay Hit by Legion Chief
Washington May 25 Erle Cocke Jr national commander of the American Legion said Congressional foreign policy hearings have delayed action on Universal Military Training. He warned Korea shows need for trained reserves and UMIT offers hope to cut long term armed forces costs. Cocke, returning from Asia, noted casualties would have been fewer with a trained manpower pool.
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Liberated U.S. Prisoners recount Korea rescue near Chunchon
Eighteen Marines and one Army private freed from Chinese captivity near Chunchon describe life in prison camps from December to March. They confirm Associated Press photographer Frank Noel survived captivity. Rescuers used a distress signal pattern spotted from a U.S. plane, then tanks recovered the group after Chinese withdrawals.
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North Korea
Memphis Boy 13 Wins National Spelling Crown
Irving Belz, a 13-year-old Memphis Snowden Junior High student, won the 24th National Spelling Bee after correctly spelling cuisine and insouciance. Runner-up Michael Aratingi, 13, of Brooklyn, and Mary Anne Bechkowiak, 13, of Akron, placed behind him. Belz will receive 500 dollars and a trip to New York, representing the Memphis Press-Scimitar.
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Foe Casualties In Korea Put At 1 025 404
The Army estimated enemy casualties in Korea through May 23 at 1 025 404. Of these, 736 440 were battle casualties, 138 880 were noncombat losses, and 150 075 were counted prisoners of war. The figure is 120 616 higher than the previous count.
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Korea
Weather Update Hazy Afternoon Then Cooling Night
A hazy afternoon gives way to clear skies tonight with cooler winds tomorrow morning. Expect a drop in temperature as the day advances.
Secret Tests Successful Says Report
The May 25 AP dispatch from Washington says the United States hinted it has conducted first tests of a hydrogen bomb and declares the tests successful. The joint Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Department release notes the program studied thermonuclear weapon research, with no size details. Previous detonations include Alamogordo and Bikini tests, and earlier Eniwetok shots.
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Democrats Pick Chicago for '52 Meet
Denver May 25 UP The Democratic National Committee voted 83 to 16 to hold the 1852 presidential nominating convention in Chicago. William M Boyle Jr chairman authorized to fix the date likely the week of July 21. Chicago offered to match a $250,000 expense fund posted by Philadelphia which bid unsuccessfully for the convention. Philadelphia also offered fringe benefits. Chicago must fund half by Dec 1 and the rest by Mar 1, 1952.
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Allies Cross 38th Parallel In Renewed North Korea Drive
Allied tanks and infantry extended the offensive at two more points along the 38th Parallel, pressing a retreating Communist force. Lt General James A. Van Fleet toured a front roadblock as American units pushed into Red Korea, with reports of heavy air strikes and thousands of enemy troops killed or wounded.
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Trawlers Collide in Grand Banks 12 Dead
Two French trawlers the Ginette Le Borgne and the Jacques Coeur collided in the foggy Grand Banks 150 miles southeast of Cane Race New Brunswick. Twelve dead and several missing as search flows by air and sea, with L Avenure heading to St John s Newfoundland for survivors.
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Where To Find It In The Newspaper
A reader’s guide lists sections and page numbers for features such as Beach Combing on page 8-1, Boyle on A-13, Bridge on A-13, Classified Ads on B-T, 5, 9, 10, The Comics on B-5, Crossword on A-10, Editorial on A-12, Financial pages 4 and 6, Radio and Television on A-10, Obituaries on A-&, Shipping Table on B-6, Theaters on A-11, Tides and Temperatures on B-6, and Women’s Activities on 8-2 and beyond.
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General Collins says MacArthur violated orders at Yalu
Gen. J Lawton Collins testified that Gen. Douglas MacArthur violated a clear directive by sending U S troops toward the Yalu River near Manchuria and Korea. He said the Joint Chiefs did not countermand the action, calling it a specific example of dis obeying orders.
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Maragon Sentenced to Up to 24 Months in Five Percenters Probe
John Maragon, once a White House caller and Kansas City boot black, is to serve a term up to 24 months in a federal reformatory in Petersburg, Va., after Judge Jennings Briley denied a plea to suspend. The 58 year old was jailed immediately. attorney Edward J. Hayes called him a scapegoat in the five percenters influence peddling inquiry. His wife and son watched as Maragon was led away.
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Truman
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Bert
23 Men Missing in Boat Capsizing
The Navy reports 24 men listed as missing after a motor launch capsized in Newport Harbor. Two sailors died yesterday, and it is unclear if some listed may be aboard ships at the time. Names of missing individuals to be released later.
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Suspect Won't Testify in Murder Case at Grand Jury
Henry Ford McCracken, 34, suspected in the kidnapping and murder of Patricia Jean Hull, 10, of Buena Park, was brought before the Orange County Grand Jury. He refused to testify citing constitutional rights as the jury considers a triple count indictment for murder kidnapping and child stealing. Patricia's body was found in Live Oak Canyon after witnesses testified amid heavy press presence.
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Patricia Jean Hull
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Robert Gardner
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Derrell Collier
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Raymond Brandt
Patricia
Live Oak Canyon
Pickpocket Steals Taxpayer’s Money in Line
Sydney D. Preen reported at the city tax collector’s office that a wallet containing 15 in currency was taken while he waited to pay his taxes. He described the thief as a pickpocket who relieved him of his cash before the collector could receive it.
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Preen
Tax Stands on Radio TV Sets In House Bill Action
Washington May 25 The House ways and means committee finished preliminary work on a tax bill expected to raise about 7.1 billion dollars Unchanged the 10 percent tax on radios television sets phonographs phonograph records and musical instruments The proposed 15 percent rate which would have yielded 55 million was not adopted A six million dollar loss comes from applying the reduced admission tax to the actual charge at the special rate not to horse or dog races The bill goes to the drafting service with June 5 or 6 as earliest completion and likely to reach the House floor in late June
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