Planes and Ships Strike Red Bases in Amoy and Quemoy Area
Communist forces massed about 100000 men in Fuklen Province with Quemoy Amoy and nearby coastlines in play. Nationalists report heavy bombardment retaliation and claim direct hits on gunboats while sinking and damaging several junks and vessels. A British freighter near Amoy suffered minor damage from gunfire. its crew reported strafing and bombs alongside but no casualties. Hong Kong cites reduced US naval presence since the fighting began, noting departures from Manila and Hong Kong with no clear official action.
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Manila
United States Allies Sign Pact to Halt Reds in Asia
The alliance mirrors the Australia New Zealand United States pact and outlines mutual defense and coordinated economic steps in Southeast Asia. A council will meet at any time to enforce treaty terms and deter aggression in the region.
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Asia
Menhoe
Southeast Asia
Western Pacific
China
Formosa
United Nations
Economie Framenvork
Ofie Treyny
Philippines
Dulles
Seoul
Pyun Yung Tub
Southeast Asian Treaty Organization
Sant Korea
United States
Seato
Pyun
Britain
France
Doomed San Quentin Convict Granted Stay
The UPI report states Leonard Baldwin, sentenced to death for a 1952 vending machine killing, was granted a four day stay of execution by Justice Harold H. Burton as the case undergoes review. Alfred Dusseldart faces execution as scheduled.
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San Quentin
Oshambey
Dewey Won't Run Again for Public Office
The text discusses Dewey's known stance against seeking future public office, his roles in 1940 convention battles with Taft and Willkie, and his impact on Republican liberal and conservative factions. It notes his gubernatorial tenure, influence after stepping back from national politics, and questions about realignment within the party.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Wendell Willkie
Dewey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Etsene Hower
Alfred Ir. Smith
Franklin D
President Won't Cut Relations With Russia In Crisis
President Eisenhower faced questions on severing diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union as Congress and aides discussed responses. Hagerty said the President opposes breaking all diplomatic relations, while a letter to Isnowland was reportedly not released. Eisenhower planned multiple stops on a tour including Missoula to inspect a new smoke jumpers school en route to Washington and Los Angeles. A new executive order delegated civil defense duties to Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Labor, and Housing agencies as part of federal defense responsibilities.
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Housing and Home Finance Administration
Film Animal Trainer Run Over in Sun Valley
William A. Trow, 63, was run over by a wagon driven by six horses in Sun Valley. He suffered internal injuries, a concussion, and possible fracture of the right leg and was taken to Sun Valley Hospital. The incident occurred during filming when the horses pulled the wagon while the trainer attempted to direct them.
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Poice
William A. Trow
Sun Valley Hospital
Soviet Maneuvers Across Iran Reported by Army Sources
Army sources say Soviet forces across Iran's northern border have conducted major maneuvers for three days. The maneuvers involve heavy artillery, fighter planes, and bombers.
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Avan Wer Trani
Iran
Girl Bullfighter Won't Quit Ring
Patricia McCormick a 24 year old girl bullfighter from Big Spring Texas was gored by a large black bull during a Sunday bullfight in Ciudad Acuna Mexico across from Del Rio. Her physician said she will be all right and not likely to bullfight again this season though she is eager to return. Her mother Mrs E B McCormick spoke of her daughter's determination as she remained semiconscious.
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Jico
McCarthy hearing details Zwicker and Lawton questions
At the McCarthy Army hearing the panel debated Zwicker testimony and whether Lawton should answer questions. Williams pressed McCarthy's aide. Lawton cited Eisenhower directives and declined to discuss certain conversations citing national security limits. The probe aims toward possible censure of McCarthy by year’s end.
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Lawton
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Lawson
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Lawtern
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Johnson
Sen
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R-Vi
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D-Ark
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New York
Walter Winchell
Winchedl
Phinders
Sanity Tests Ordered for Mrs Sarver in Holdup Case
Los Angeles court set a sanity examination for Janet Sarver charged with holding up a Squor store. Dr Clarence W Olsen, alienist, to evaluate her and report by Sept 17. Sarver, a Lancaster housewife free on 2500 bail, faces robbery plea scheduled that day. husband Donald, 34, injured, seeks work in Salt Lake City.
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Janet Sary
Wareld
Sarver
Donald
Salt Lake City
Shome
Sar- Var
Wilbur 87 Navy Chief in 20s Dies at Palo Alto
Palo Alto Calif May 21 Judge Curtis D Wilbur 87 former Navy secretary under Calvin Coolidge died today of a circulatory ailment. Wilbur served as Navy secretary from 1924 to 1929 and later joined the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. He was a California native and brother of Ray Lyman Wilbur, former Stanford president. He helped found California juvenile courts and organized Los Angeles juvenile courts. He was known for advocacy of a strong navy and outspoken, habitually forceful speaking style.
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Curtis Dwight Wilbur
Navy
Coolidge
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Calvin Coolidge
Alert
Edwin Denby
Seattle
Prohibition
Allarnéys
Avalon
Calif
Thomas P.magruder
Naval Jorganisation
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
Riverside
Galil
Los Angeles
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Attlee in Australia Cancels Press Conferences
British Labour leader Clement Attlee and his wife arrived from Singapore by plane. He canceled scheduled press conferences in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra and would not speak publicly until Monday. He planned no stop in Australia after, and would depart for England. The Sydney Sun notes sources say he may be privately tipped off that his views are not welcome by some.
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England
Russia
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