First group of civilian German POWs from USSR arrives in West
CAMP FRIEDLAND Germany AP The first group of civilian German prisoners from the Soviet Union arrived in the West today. Some report an American soldier and four others claiming American ties were held in Russian slave camps. Pvt Sidney Ray Sparks 10 mile Ga escaped an Army unit in West Berlin and awaits court martial.
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Freight Truck Crash in Mexico Kills 11
MAZATLAN Mexico a freight truck overturned on the Guadalajara Nogales highway Monday killing 11 aboard including five children four men and three others. The driver lost control while avoiding a bale in the road as the truck toppled.
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Eisenhower Dulles Draft Interim Reply to Bulganin
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles drafted an interim reply to Bulganin's disarmament proposals during a 25 minute hospital room meeting. The letter, signed by Eisenhower, will be sent to Moscow, with a fuller response to follow.
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California Boat in Peril Off B C Coast
A three person fishing boat from Eureka California the Joseph Battesiere registered to Buona Fortuna Fishing Co was in danger near Vancouver Island after striking a deadhead. Coast Guard received a distress call at 6 24 am and a Royal Canadian Air Force search plane was dispatched the vessel carried cargo between Cordova Alaska and Seattle. Communications were poor and no further word had been received.
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Abrams cites postmaster removals for embezzlement and mismanagement
The speaker notes that since January 20, 1953, about 538 of over 39,000 postmasters have been removed. About 203 due to embezzlement, 164 for poor management, 39 for time neglect, 31 for outside sales, 30 for record falsification, 22 for personal misconduct, 18 for ignored correspondence, 18 for mail theft, 9 for mistreatment of employees, and 4 for illegal political activity. He states none were removed for political reasons. Senator Carlson says Republicans would welcome the Johnston investigation as hearings are planned in several states.
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Norman R. Abrams
Olin D. Johnston
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Mother of 5 Day Old Daughter Kills Self
Mrs. Ruth Dickerson aged 22 killed herself after placing her five day old daughter in the bed room and writing a note that said this is the best way out I wouldn't make a mother any way The husband Mace Dickerson 25 was at work at the time of the tragedy in their home in not specified location according to UPI and AP reports
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Your World News Briefs Indexes by Page Notes
A concise listing of page locations for various sections across the issue. It names Beach Combing on B-1, Boyle on A-15, Bridge on A-15, Classifieds B-10 to B-15, Comics B-9, and other features including Obituaries B-2 and Sports on A-16, 17.
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Gruenther urges joint European air force plan
General Alfred Gruenther urged NATO defense ministers to create a unified European air force to deter a surprise Soviet attack. He criticized the current system as archaic and proposed four regional air commands Northern Europe Central Europe the Mediterranean and Britain. He warned NATO is behind schedule but urged swift action and greater effort if war occurs.
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Twins, Triplets. Now Twins Again Twins, Triplets.
In Rochester Mrs. Albert Boutell 37 describes her expanding brood. She gave birth Friday to twins a boy and a girl. Previously she had triplets two girls and a boy arriving on Halloween 1953. Since 1951 she has four boys and now more children. Her husband a 39 year old Kodak process engineer is building a four bunk dormitory for older boys aged 5 to 14 in their five bedroom house at Conesus. Mrs Boutell calls daily life a picnic.
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Iran Joins Defense Pact With Four Nations
Prime Minister Hussein Ala told the Senate that Iran has joined the Ankara Baghdad defense pact joining Turkey Iraq and Pakistan with Britain making Iran the fifth member in the four power alliance.
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Transit Strike Paralyzes St Louis Transit System
A sudden transit strike by AFL streetcar and bus operators halted St Louis Public Service Co. service in the metropolitan area. Governor Donnelly invoked a state law to seize the company, ordering action from 6 am to end the stoppage.
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Bare Legg Indictment Transcript Reveals Dinner Meeting Details
A public transcript shows prosecutors tied Herbert JC Legg to bribery via dinners in 1950 and 1930 in East Los Angeles. Witnesses Hahn Crutchfield and Hohn implicate Legg and campaign figures with a $2000 contribution and meetings about garbage contracts. The document tiesLegg to alleged meetings between elections and fundraising.
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Stocks Dip Sharply as Rally Fails in Downtick Day
New York shares slumped in a volatile session with price swings of 1 to 3 dollars and blue chips down as much as ten dollars. General Motors fell to 130.75, U S Steel 52, Du Pont 196 25, Montgomery Ward 384 50, American Telephone down 32 cents, and overall market value declined by about five billion dollars in early trading with a partial rebound later. The slide marks the third Monday since President Eisenhower’s heart attack with a cumulative drop near 19 billion dollars in quoted NYSE securities since Sept 26.
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NATO Forces Stage A-Defense Maneuvers in Germany
About 50,000 American, British and French soldiers began a five day NATO defense exercise in Stuttgart Germany. The operation tests atomic war readiness using guided missiles free flight rockets and the U S Army atomic cannon.
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Weather outlook mostly clear through Wednesday
Mostly clear conditions persist into midweek with a slight drop in temperatures tonight. Wednesday brings a warmer afternoon as high pressure stays in place and light breezes ease.
Dulles Heads to Paris for Big Four Mini stry Meetings
Secretary of State Dulles departs Oct 22 for Paris as first leg of a Geneva trip for the Big Four foreign ministers' talks. September unemployment drops 88,000. manufacturing earnings rise to 7.90, leading all prior months. The overall weekly pay average hits a record high, boosted by longer hours and raises.
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