Ike Wins in Spokane Narrowing GOP Delegate Split
Ike Eisenhower defeated Taft in Spokane Washington last night securing 20 of 24 Republican delegates and widening his delegate lead to 359 to Taft 299. Fifth districtVirginia and Maryland and Alabama results noted as taft supporters claim gains with 86 Texas New Mexico and Connecticut still to vote. In Minnesota a separate delegate dispute noted. In Bakersfield a wage accord raises pay for AFL basic trades by 19 cents an hour effective July 14 to 1.92 for teamsters 2.47 for cement finishers and 1.84 for laborers pending ratification.
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Italians Voting in City Elections
The article reports Italian municipal elections seen as a clash among communism, neo-fascism, and Western democracy. Rome favors Christian Democrats while pro fascist forces surge, with large torchlight events. Naples shows tight contests as factions vie for power amid uncertain results.
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Missing Pair Found Hungry but Unhurt
AZUSA May 24 A deputy sheriff and his 11 year old daughter missing for hours in San Gabriel Canyon ten miles from here were found today by volunteer searchers Initial reports named Roy Wilkin 40 and Marilyn J Martin of Covina as unhurt and starving only a little Search parties formed after they failed to return Marilyn accompanied Roy as he went into rugged country to fish yesterday morning.
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Queen Mary to Celebrate 85th Birthday Monday
Queen Mary will mark her eighty fifth birthday Monday at Marlborough House amid recent illness and resumed vigor after a cold contracted in April kept her indoors for several weeks.
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Vacation Aid June Inspires Summer Travel Plans
The 26 page Southland Magazine in this issue of the Press Telegram offers many vacation ideas for Southern California and the West. It provides suggestions on where to go and what to see, with lists of summer events and appealing pictures to guide readers in planning pleasurable trips.
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Convicts Set Two Fires and Gas Subdues Them
Three hundred prisoners rioted for over four hours at Idaho State Penitentiary before tear gas broke their rebellion. They started fires, smashed furniture, and breached a recreation hall while guards ringed the area. Warden L. E. Clapp demanded surrender as guards guarded the outer walls. none were taken hostage.
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Atomic Blast Scheduled at Dawn Today
LAS VEGAS Nevada May 24 UP Atomic scientists said they hope to detonate the 18th nuclear device on their proving grounds north of here tomorrow training Weather conditions were still 50 50 tonight according to an Atomic Energy Commission spokesman but prospects were said to be brightest since the jinx bomb originally was slated to be tested on May 13 Some 1500 armed forces observers were alerted for their roles as observers of the test Members of the 701st Armored Infantry Battalion Combat Team from the First Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas will be joined in foxholes tomorrow morning by 500 Army Air Force and Navy troops who also will act as observers Tomorrow s blast providing atmospheric conditions remain favorable will be touched off at dawn the AEC said.
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U S to pay South Korea 85 million for currency
The United States agreed to pay the government of South Korea more than 85 million dollars in the next 12 months for currency used by American forces in Korea. About 35 million will be paid immediately for currency advanced to troops, and about 4.4 million dollars monthly for future currency drawings.
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French Reported Softening Stand on German Pact
Bonn reports say France may sign the two pacts with Germany as Western foreign ministers overcome objections. Acheson Eden and Schuman met in a late session after talks with Adenauer, with a pledge of another meeting today. The French parliament’s consent remained uncertain despite progress on the security guarantee and other stated demands.
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Soviet seeks four power talks on all German peace treaty
London reports a Soviet note to the United States proposing four power talks on an all German peace treaty without delay. Moscow broadcast the note replying to American British and French notes of May 13. The Soviet reply accuses the United States of delaying a treaty and says direct talks offer results not obtainable by note exchanges. The note also condemns separate talks with West Germany by the United States Britain and France as a contrived to mislead the people and violative of the Potsdam four power process.
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Negotiation Recesses in Panmunjom Talks
United Nations armistice delegates pause at Panmunjom for a weekend recess. Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison remains in Munsan as other American members travel to Taikyo for relaxation. Staff plan volleyball and horseshoes while talks stay deadlocked until Tuesday.
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College Youth Killed by Homemade Bomb
A homemade bomb exploded prematurely at a church picnic on Dillon Beach Marin County injuring college chemistry student Eddie Anderson 19 Healdsburg a freshman at College of the Pacific He died at General Hospital after doctors treated severe blast wounds including loss of both hands
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Local Front Highlights and Southland Magazine Contents
Highlights include city will honor war dead Friday with a program on Page 8 1. Southland Magazine features annual vacation edition with travel tips home and garden ideas and pet parade as well as art and stove news. Parade about a bubble house and TV girl coverage amid candid camera stories. Obituaries theater and sports pages noted along with radio news realty and women’s activities sections.
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West Coast sailors strike ties up several ships
A West Coast shipping strike by the AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific narrows port activity. Three vessels were held at anchor in San Pedro and Wilmington, with five more ships listed for sailing after meetings, while one liner postpones departure due to wage dispute and repairs. Other ships await determinations on sailing times amid ongoing walkout.
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Aggressive MIG Downed In North Korea Air Exchange
UPA reports a lone MIG dived on a flight of U S Sabres over MIG Alley in northwest Korea and was quickly destroyed by Lt James H Kasler, bringing his total victories to six destroyed and two damaged. Night intruder bombers knocked out 150 Red supply vehicles and B 29s dropped 100 tons on the Sin hung railroad bridge as Allied air sorties topped 1100. Allied tanks shelled Red bunkers south of Pyongyang, destroying 14, with patrols raiding eastern Front positions before dawn.
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James H. Kasler
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Haze to Filter Daylight in Long Beach
The Weather Bureau forecasts a hazy sky this afternoon in Long Beach with low clouds and fog in the morning. Temperatures will vary little with a high near 76 degrees and a range from 57 to 77 yesterday. Winds will be westerly at 10 to 15 mph.
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Redsteer as British and Canadian troops land on Koje Island
Communist prisoners greeted arriving Allied forces with shouting and banners as about 300 Greek troops joined the operation on Koje Island. Red flags flew at stockades, crowds gathered, and British and Canadian units moved toward compounds 66 and 85 amid a tense, noisy welcome.
Martial law clamped in southeastern Korea during guerrilla surge
In Pusan and across southeast Korea martial law was declared by the Republic of Korea after renewed Communist guerrilla attacks. The defense ministry said the move, effective since Saturday midnight, targets harassing raids and disrupted supply lines from the south toward the front north of the 38th Parallel. Korean forces have carried out several campaigns since last November, despite hopes that Operation Rat Killer had crushed guerrilla bases in Chiri Mountain.
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Republic of Korea Defense Ministry
38Th Parallel
South Korea
Chiri
Eighth Auto Slams Hut Near Freeway
A battered small house in Los Angeles was struck by an eighth car crash around the Santa Ana Freeway. No serious injuries reported as a two occupant car plowed into the damaged residence, tearing down 16 feet of picket fence before stopping against an adjacent home. The wrecked hut had previously been hit seven times, according to sheriffs.
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