Four U S fliers freed by Chinese admit flights over Manchuria
Peiping Radio announced an imminent release and said Capt. Harold Fischer Jr. Swea City Iowa first Lt. Lyle W. Cameron Lincoln Nebraska Lt. Col. Edwin L. Heller Wynnewood Pennsylvania and Ist Lt. Roland W. Parks Omanahad been tried May 24 by a military tribunal for intruding into Manchuria during the Korean War. The broadcast claimed they admitted the crimes and expressed remorse, with deportation ordered yet no date given. U S officials in Washington welcomed the news but urged freeing other Americans still serving varying sentences for espionage and related offenses.
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Jilted man holds gas and bayonet in frenzied attack
Paul Owens, 29, a jobless roommate, threatened to kill himself with a bayonet and gas after a breakup. Police, a psychiatrist, and four officers faced his knife and bayonet until he fled to the kitchen. He was later captured and taken for observation at District General Hospital.
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Memorial Day observances and racing tragedies across pages
Memorial Day events drew large crowds at beaches despite mist and cold. Lifeguards aided several rescues at California shores as ceremonies honored veterans with speakers from Navy and Legion groups. In Indianapolis, Bill Vukovich died in a 500 mile race crash while Sweikert won the John Zink Special in a tense finish. Red China’s air force expansion prompts a costly U.S. defense response amid rising tensions in the Far East.
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New Record Looms for Holiday Deaths
The National Memorial Day travel rush raised concern of a record traffic death toll with 280 deaths on highways by midday and 94 drownings plus 39 other fatalities, totaling 413. The National Safety Council projected 160 deaths in the 78 hour period ending Monday, and officials warned the toll could set a Memorial Day record unless drivers slow down.
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Tribute to War Dead Across America
Americans marked a day of remembrance with parades and graveside services for soldiers who died in wars since independence. Presidents Nixon and Eisenhower led wreaths at national memorials while towns nationwide held ceremonies at cemeteries from Europe to the Far East, honoring those who did not return.
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Austrians to Seek Early Army Start With Big Four Aid
Chancellor Raab announced Austria will ask the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union to allow an early start on raising a new army before the independence treaty becomes effective. He expected ratification by mid July at the latest and noted the pact requires withdrawal of 70 000 compulsory troops within days after ratification.
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Ford Dared to Poll Union on Proposals
Detroit dispatch reports the United Auto Workers challenged Ford Motor Co to allow up to 140000 employees to secret ballot whether to keep the guaranteed annual wage or accept Ford’s stock purchase offer. The union urged an independent polling firm to decide, binding both sides to the democratic choice. The move followed an emergency holiday contract session aimed at averting a strike.
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Truck Strike Idles Second Auto Plant in California
Los Angeles reports a truck strike idling a second Southern California auto plant as Chrysler shuts a plant for 4,800 workers, Studebaker Vernon plant halted operations, both due to lack of trucks. Teamsters leader Brewster says union will vote on a 10 cent raise plan over three years, predicting strong defeat.
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Find Girls Missing on Hike Near Echo Mountain
Pasadena deputies and Altadena Mountaineers located two 12 year old girls missing since Sunday after a hike toward Mt Lowe. One girl was injured in a fall and found about half a mile east of Echo Mountain along the Castle Canyon Trail. Names reported as Sheila Fisher and Laurie Carpenter but identities of who was injured were not released.
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Weather outlook for Tuesday with clouds and drizzle
Low clouds and light drizzle linger tonight and morning with hazy afternoon sun. Cooler temperatures expected with a high near 68, light winds, and cautious conditions for outdoor activities.
Report Soviet Subs Spying on 7th Fleet
The Chinese Nationalists' Terao News Agency said three small Soviet built submarines assigned to spy on the U S Pacific Fleet are based near Liangshan. They are operated by the interior ministry with underground mainland contacts and radar and weather stations on islets in the area.
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Believe Russ Ship Sunk in Wild Storm
A Russian ship was believed sunk in a fierce morning storm hundreds of miles west of Hokkaido after reports from Japan's coast guard. The incident drew swift maritime search efforts and raised concerns over the vessel's crew and cargo.
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