Fear of Floods and Jet Reductions in Europe
Fear of 100 dead floods across South Italy with distressing reports. Berlin dispatch notes Soviet air force cuts of 20 percent in Germany, removing 100 twin jet bombers from bases between the Elbe and Oder. Four hundred fighters remain in East Germany as part of a still strong air screen. Western observers see a temporary lull in Soviet offensive power, while ground forces stay large. Ablative shifts include US Sabres replacing Thunderjets to regain air edge over ally parity.
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Berlin
Soviet Union
Germany
Elbe
Oder
East Germany
Russia
Europe
Soviet Bloc
Kremlin
Andrei A. Grechko
U. S
Western
Neutrals' Decision lies Un UN repatriation row unfolds
The United Nations protested a Neutral Repatriation Commission ruling to send a Chinese war prisoner back to communism. Three war prisoners, including a Chinese and North Korean, are to be handed over at 11 a.m. Friday. The move raises the tally to 158 of 22,500 anti communists choosing to return to communism, with some changing minds after interview pressure from Polish and Czech members as intense grilling continued.
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Exchange Point
Panmunjom
Tanmunjom
Korea
UPI
United Nations
Big Load of Shells Explodes on Rt. 40
A trailer load of three inch mortar shells exploded near Lovelock Nevada on U S Highway 40 about 20 miles west of town around 2 am. The blasts showered the desert with shell fragments but no injuries were reported. Live shells lay at the scene and traffic was detoured away from the area.
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Lovelock, Nev
IUB
U. S. Hwy
Here
Scane
Strong quakes strike wrecked Greek isles and coast
A series of strong earthquakes rocked the Ionian Sea islands in western Greece and the Peloponnesus area causing damage along the coast. Authorities reported shaking across several regions with reports of structural damage and ongoing aftershocks. No fatalities were confirmed as crews assess affected towns and supply lines.
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Greece
Wei
Ionian Sea
Peloponnesus
Nuclear Energy for Peace U S to Build Atomic Industry Power Plant
The United States announces the first full scale attempt to tame atomic power for peace. AEC plans an industrial power reactor of at least 30 000 kilowatts to run a city of about 50 000. Cost is described as tens of millions of dollars with a three to four year target for operation. Westinghouse to be principal contractor. Navy Rear Adm. H G RicXover oversees.
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Chicago
United States
America
Thomas E. Murray
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Murray
Air Ridge
Tenn
Paducah
Portsmouth
Ohio
Westinghouse Corp
H. G. RicXover
Navy
Russia
Americas
Longshore Boss Body Recovered
New York reported the body of Michael Brogan, a longshore hiring boss, recovered from the Hudson River after he vanished nearly two weeks ago amid gang rivalries between the International Longshoremen's Association and the AFL. Decomposition and tattoo marks aided identification. friends fear foul play. Brogan, 49, disappeared September 20 during union tensions and reportedly resisted then signed a loyalty pledge, allegedly under duress.
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New York
Michael Brogan
Hudson River
Brogan
International Longshoremen's Association
Tlaafl
ILA
Ex-Queen Alexandra of Yugoslavia Hints at Despondency in Divorce
In Paris on a Wednesday night Alexandra of Yugoslavia reportedly slashed her wrist in a death by own action attempt. Her attorney disclosed the act after the former queen appeared in court for divorce with a bandage on her left wrist, saying she was despondent over her husband’s irrevocable decision to divorce.
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Alexandra
Yugoslavia
Lpurt
Bar Oxnam barred from L A Auditorium
Los Angeles authorities say Methodist bishop G Bromley Oxnam is too controversial to speak at Philharmonic Auditorium. The American Civil Liberties Union denounced the denial as capitulation to McCarthyism and urged reconsideration. Oxnam, a frequent critic of the House Un-American Activities Committee, was not reachable for comment.
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Los Angeles
G. Bromley Oxnamn
Philharmonic Auditorium
American Civil Liberties Union
Eason Monroe
Southern California
The
Union
Oxnam
Monroe
Methodist Church
Auditorium
C. H. Brainard
Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
Sen. McCarthy
R.wis
House
Turn
Floods in Reggio Calabria Kill Dozens and Inundate Towns
Cloudburst floods swept across Reggio Calabria region in Italy wrecking towns and farmland. By afternoon at least 47 bodies had been recovered and the toll feared to pass 100, with many victims crushed under debris as rains continued. Telephones and power lines were down and troops were sent to the scene for rescue.
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Reggio Galabria
Italy
Reggia Calabria
Sarncinello
Olivetto
San Guiseppa
San Gregorio
Reggio Calabria
Rome
Interior Ministry
Straits of Messina
Sicily
Israel Train Wrecked by Land Mines Near Jordan Border
An Israeli freight train was wrecked today by land mines near the Jordan border. An Israeli spokesman called it Arab sabotage, with no casualties reported. The incident intensified Middle East tensions as the UN convened an emergency session and urged draft resolutions from Israeli and Arab members. Earlier officials accused the United States of favoring Arab states over Israel.
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Jerusalem
Jordan
Israel
U. N
United States
Love Letters From Korea Deny Refusal to Wed
Kate Laney of Kingsport says she did not write a Dear John to Pfc Edward Dickinson. The Kentucky veteran, the first of 23 POWs to denounce repatriation, wrote fervent letters to Laney from Korea expressing longing to marry and build a home, while a May mother’s day note pledges love and prayers for safe return.
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Kingsport
Tenn
Edward
Dickenson
Kate Laney
Korea
Crackers Neck
Miss Laney
Kate
Dick Wnson
Marsiage
John
Jby
Rudy Burke
Papa
Lug
Jesus
Slashing Attack Follows Threatening Calls On Long Beach Girl
Marjorie Cosby, 17, walking from church near Sixth Street and Locust Avenue, was slashed eight to ten times on the left cheek by a dark-haired youth of about 19 after a carload of two men taunted her with threats to stay off the streets. A prior break-in attempt and multiple phone threats preceded the assault, with the attackers alleging to reward disobedience. Police seek the assailants, unclear motive, Cosby says she does not know them.
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Long Beach
Miss Cosby
Classified-Pages C-7 to I. Comics-Page C-5
A brief listing shows ready reference to sections for Beach Combing Bridge and other features across pages C-1 A-19 C-7 to I C-5 A-7 A-18 C-3 C-4 C-6 A-2 22 23 B10 B-2 to 5 A-2
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