Atomic Pool Talks Stalled In Depth
Williams burg May 15 United States efforts to negotiate with the Soviet government for a world atom pool for peaceful purposes have wound up in a dead lock, Dulles said today. He pledged continued effort to negotiate on Germany, Austria, Indochina and atomic energy, noting a shift in delivery emphasis toward determination to negotiate.
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Communist Radio Reports U S Soldier Asylum Request
The Prague radio broadcast announced that an American soldier named James Davis of Philadelphia crossed the Czech border and asked for political asylum. Davis said he had been stationed at Erlangen in Germany, the report relayed by AFP.
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Armed Forces Display Draws 25 000 At Reese AFB Open House
Thousands from Lubbock and South Plains gathered at Reese Air Force Base for a joint observance hosted by the Air Force. Visitors toured the flight line to inspect aircraft including the KV97 Strato freighter KB29 Superfortress and B29 fighters while flyovers showcased military power in a daylong static and moving display.
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Bolivian Heiress Isabel Patino Goldsmith Dies After Birth
Bolivian tin heiress Isabel Patino Goldsmith died after a cerebral stroke Friday night following a coma and brain surgery. She had given birth to a daughter who was reported to be doing well, with her husband James Goldsmith and her father Antenor Patino at her bedside. funeral planned for Monday in Paris.
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Mundt Defends White House Right To Keep Adams Silent
Senator Karl Mundt asserts the Eisenhower administration is within its rights to withhold top level details and keep Adams silent. The remark reflects ongoing debates over government secrecy and executive privilege.
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Air Force backs top minds on flying saucer problem
Gen. Nathan F. Twining said the Air Force has the nation s best brains working on the flying saucer issue noting about 90 per cent of reports are imagination while 10 per cent remain unexplained He cited some reliable observers reporting unidentified objects and said no facts prove actual saucers exist. He spoke at an Armed Forces Day dinner in Amarillo Texas.
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Mercy airlift from Dien Bien Phu hits snags
In Indochina the mercy airlift for wounded defenders at Dien Bien Phu stalls as Vietminh captors refuse to release prisoners and refuse to repair the airstrip. Dakota transports cannot land to take on 30 to 40 wounded each night, forcing a month long helicopter and light plane operation for 450 seriously wounded.
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Fishing: A Sport That Makes Man And Truth Strangers
A survey of fishing as a pastime notes the sport shifts focus from skill to superstition and luck. The piece reflects on fishermen chasing elusive bites and the mindset it fosters about nature and patience.
Reds Violate Korean Truce by New Yalu Bridge
International News Service reports the Communists built a railroad bridge across the Yalu to move troops and supplies into North Korea, violating the armistice. The official analysis says neutral observer teams have limited access to five North Korean ports and cannot inspect cargo on trains crossing the bridge.
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Doctors Named To Hospital Posts At Methodist Hospital
The Methodist Hospital board announced May 15 1954 to Sept 30 1955 appointments for principal medical staff. Appointees include W C Smith as Chief of Staff A Lee Hewitt as Vice Chief of Staff Marie Shaw as Secretary Treasurer John H Selby Surgery W Gordon Medicine O R Hand Obstetrics and Gynecology D E Sauer General Practice Ben B Hutchinson Eye Ear Nose and Throat and Arthur Jenkins Pediatrics. Sauer recently moved from Kermit to Lubbock. In total 72 local and area physicians are certified as staff or eligible to practice.
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Big Three Push Bid for Peace in Indochina
Secret Western talks among the United States Britain and France prepare a firm cease-fire plan for Indochina with Eden Bedell Smith and Bidault at Evian. Molotov and Zhou Enlai also seen guiding strategy for next week negotiations with Communist delegations. Bao Dai moves headquarters to Evian as discussions aim to restrict sessions and seek a clear path to peace.
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Abilene Contractor Found Guilty in GI Housing Fraud Case
A USS District Court jury convicted Abilene contractor Raymond Thomason Sr. on seven counts of fraudulent statements to a government agency over GI housing transactions. Judge Dooley set no sentencing date, with a maximum $10 000 fine or five years per count. Bond remains at 1500. Thomason faces a possible four count retrial and is among seven indicted individuals in related GI housing schemes.
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Motion To Admit Colleges Tabled by SWC
Texas Tech, seeking Southwest Conference admission for 25 years, had motions to join tabled at the spring meeting. A&M and SMU swung against Tech, while UT and TCU supported. The vote left Tech awaiting another chance at possible action later, with Bryant and A&M cited as influencing factors.
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Tech backers disappointed yet unbowed after SWC move
Texas Tech officials and Lubbock residents reacted to the Southwest Conference faculty vote in Waco that tabled motions to admit Tech and Oklahoma. Dr. E N Jones voiced guarded optimism, saying Tech does not give up easily despite the setback and noting rising interest and support for SWC membership. Former President D M Wiggins echoed steady resolve as discussions continued.
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Light Showers Miss South Plains Storms
A lone thunderstorm moved through the South Plains Saturday night, bringing light rain to Levelland Morton and Sundown. Lubbock area forecast offered only slight chances of rain with little impact expected. Sundown saw a 15 minute shower, Morton had a brief shower after a 30 minute power outage, and Levelland experienced the strongest activity with lightning and rain around 10 p.m. Fairview nearby also reported a shower about 10 p.m.
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Russian general led Korean War says Defense Dept report
The Defense Department released intelligence summaries claiming a Soviet general, Vasiliev, ordered the Korean War and that 36 Russians of Korean ancestry controlled North Korea and its puppet government. Russian language dictated frontline orders from division to unit level.
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Riots Kill Dozens Near Narayangunge Jute Mill
In Pakistan near Narayangunge labor riots erupted triggering troop patrols. More than 10 people were reported killed and about 250 injured as workers clashed with police and auxiliary forces at the jute mill area. Casualty figures may rise.
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Weather map shows partly cloudy day with possible storms
Lubbock area expect partly cloudy skies with afternoon thunder showers and a high near 55 set to rise this afternoon. Southerly winds 20 to 25 mph. Official readings note yesterday and today with 24 hour figures and humidity around 42 percent overnight.
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