Red Bombers Raid Formosa Amid Quemoy Bombardment
U.S. forces reinforce Formosa as 7th Fleet units move to cover Quemoy amid escalating Sino Nationalist and Communist shelling. Nationalist air and artillery respond to Red bombardment. communique cites Chiang Kai-shek’s air superiority and warning of possible invasion. President Eisenhower seeks updates while Fleet maintains orders.
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Formosa
Quemoy
7Th Fleet
Formosa Strait
U.S
Sang
Reds
Radio Penning
Quemos
Denver
Eisenhower
State
Defense Departments
Quemoy Island
White House
John S. Doud
Walter B. Smith
Defense
Robert B. Alderson
Games C. Hagerty
U. S. 7Th Fleet
Red
Hagerty
Seventh Fleet
Washington
Tapeh
Chiang Kai-shek
Britain calls for nine power meet on German issue
Britain formally requested an early nine nation conference in London and a full NATO council meeting later this month to resolve West German sovereignty and rearmament within Western defense. Nations include United States Britain France West Germany Italy Holland Belgium Luxembourg and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
West Germany
Foreign Office
United States
France
Maly
Hollang
Belgium
Luxembourg
Canada
NATO Council
United Nations General Assembly
South Plains Dogs Sweep At Amarillo Show
South Plains dogs won trophies and AKC championship points at the sixth annual A'l-Breed Dog Show of the Panhandle Kennel Club in Amarillo. Ch. Coleta's Knight of Honor was best black cocker spaniel and won the sporting group. Narhu earned best of opposite sex to Ch Chung Fu Chu and completed her AKC championship. Several other dogs, including Chow Chows and a Weimaraner, collected points and titles as the circuit moves to Plainview and Lubbock.
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Amarillo
Senz
South Plains
Panhandle
West Texas
Ch. Coleta
Cecil Paschalis
Lubbock
Coleta
Jody
Fiord B. Jetter
Ha! Alien
Ch. Chung Fu Chu
Athen
Tsang-Po Kenne
Narhu
J. Cecil Ray
E-gin Ave
Chung Fu Chu
Tsang-Po
Honeh
Tim Fu
F. J. Pasey
Coorado City
Allen
Sylvia
W. Dpd. Morgan
1812 Ave. R
Elmer F. Harnev
Brownfield
Plainview
Five Americans Return From Captivity Exhibit by Viet Minh
Five U S airmen and technicians captured last June 14 during a swimming excursion near Tourane Indochina were flown to Clark Field Philippines and shown to reporters in a hospital psycho path ward. The group consisted of three Air Force technicians Cirn Salas Jr Giacomo Applice and Jerry Schuller and two paratroopers Donald Morgan and Leonard Sroufek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Atr Force Base
Philippines
Inde-Chen
U.S
Teigehima Cotes
Prsoners
Thos
Tourane Air Base
Indochina
Air Base Hospital
Air Force
Cirn Salas Jr
Los Angeles
Giacomo Applice
Elizabeth
N. J
Jerry Schuller
Cleveland
Pfc
Donald Morgan
Flint, Mich
Leonard R. Sroufek
Chicago
Suspected Red Agent Kills Self in West German Cell
West Berlin police said a suspected double agent Polf Middendorp, 32, killed himself with poison in a Moabit prison cell. He was arrested Friday on suspicion of spying for the Communists and supplying false information about Soviet zone production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
West Berlin
Moabit
Polf Middendorp
New Polar Air Route Planned From Europe to United States
The Scandinavian airlines system announced a new commercial air route over the North Pole opening November 15. The Copenhagen to Los Angeles line will stop over in Winnipeg, Canada, after Sweden was notified of permission. The route traverses Greenland and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
North Pole
Europe
Uni
International Congress of pathology opens in Washington
Medical scientists from 32 countries will meet here this week for the first international Congress of pathology to exchange views on cancer and heart disease. Dr. Robert A. Moore, congress chairman, noted that different levels of cancer can be reported in many countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert A. Moore
Congress
U S Neptune Downed by Soviet Jets Near Siberia
The Neptune patrol plane was attacked by two MIG-15s about 100 miles east of Vladivostok and 44 miles off the Siberian coast. Nine crew survived, navigator missing, plane sank after wing damage and ditching. Commanded by Cmdr John Booth Wayne, rescue continued into Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
International High Seas
Vladivostok
Siberian
Neptune
U. S
High Seas
State Department
Siberia
Navy
U.S. Air Force
Tokyo
Japan
Cmdr
John Booth Wayne
Alameda
Calif
Air Force
Reid
Navy Neptune Rescue Follows MiG Attack Near Honshu
Nine survivors were rescued after a Neptune patrol plane came under attack by MiG-15 jets in the waters near Misawa Japan. Rescue planes and two U.S. destroyers aided the mission. one crewman was injured and a 10th crew member remained missing as search efforts ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
U. S
Lamesa Resident Dies In California
Mrs. Mattie Cathrine Crawford 46 a Lamesa resident since 1930 died Friday in Ventura California while visiting a daughter. Funeral Monday 3 30 p m Higginbotham Funeral Chapel burial in Lamesa Cemetery pallbearers listed. Survived by husband A C Crawford three daughters six sons three sisters a brother seven grandchildren.
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Lamesa
Mattie Cathrine Crawford
Ventura
Calif
Crawford
Higginbotham Funeral Chapel
Cecil West
Gus Britt
Bob Guinn
Jack Mitchell
Clyde Cox
Tom Boyd
Vern Garrett
Elton Thorpe
Aybney Davis
A. C. Crawford
Homer Mitchell
Cherry Kay Crawford
Bobby Jean Crawford
Hobbs
Archie Gene
Stacy Ray
Frank C
Jimmie Mack
Tommie Jack
Timmie Mack
Myrtle Keonce
Minnie Bel Barnes
Odessa
Carrie Seale
Selma
Frank Abanatha
Plain Dealing
Mystery Deepens In Slaying Of Soldier
Private Roy Pohl of Omaha was shot seven times and found slain near Moriarty New Mexico two weeks earlier. A suitcase and toilet kit belonging to him were found Sunday in a tree near Rio Puerco outside Albuquerque, still sealed. Two girls discovered the evidence after Pohl traveled from El Paso to Kirtland Air Force Base before his death on furlough.
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Santa FE
N. M
Roy Pohl
Omaha
Neb
Rio Puerco
Joe Roach
White Sands Proving Ground
Albuquerque
U. S. 66
Roach
Pohl
Moriarty
N.M
Paul Davis Ranch
el Paso
Kirtland Air Force Base
Kirtland
Davis
Local Birth Announcements From City Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Paul Shelton of 3417 28rd St report a daughter born at 12 47 a.m. Sunday in Methodist Hospital. The father works at Halygood's Office Supply. Mr and Mrs Stanley Williams of 1308 Mth Pl report a daughter born at 8 50 a.m. Sunday in Porter Clinic Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ledbetter of 615 23nd St report a son born at 3 15 p.m. Sunday in Good night Hospital. The father is a typewriter mechanic.
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Paul Shelton
Methodist Hospital
Halygood
Stanley Williams
Porter Clinic Hospital
Two Brothers Charged in Pampa Rancher Kidnapping
Homer Bell and Jesse Bell, both sought for assault to murder, are accused in the kidnapping of Wade Thomasson of Pampa Texas. Thomasson says the Bells forced him into his car at gunpoint near Pampa and later demanded 25000 dollars with threats to kill all three if not paid within a week.
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Pampa
Tex
Homer Edward Bell
Jesse Calvin Bell
Wade Thomasson
Bells
Thomasson
Jericho
Bell
Estelline
Estellene
Webaux
Mont
Two Suspects Held In Bank Robbery
Federal agents arrested two brothers in a $29 48 bank robbery case in Bossier City Louisiana and recovered over $12000 of the loot. William A Smith of Shreveport and Evans A Smith of Bossier City were held for questioning and had not admitted participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bossier City
FBI
William A. Smith
Shreveport
Evans A. Smith
Red River
Bossier Bank and Trust Co
Chennault Calls Red Attack Bluff on Quemoy
Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault says Communist shelling of Quemoy is a bluff masking plans to seize Indochina next month. He warned of a cross lines influx during monsoon and a future People’s Army as dry season starts. He predicts Southeast Asia and Pacific islands may fall to Chinese Communists within five years.
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Memphis
Tenn
Flying Tigers
Quemoy Island
Indochina
Claire Chennault
USA
a_ ‘peoples army. Chennault
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Southeast Asia
Pacific Islands
Predicted Rise in Coffee Output May Drop Prices
An Agriculture Department forecast shows world coffee production for 1934-55 at 41,700,000 bags, up 300,000 from last year, fueling expectations of further retail price declines as the downward trend already observed continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Atlanta Clinches Southern Association Pennant
The Atlanta Crackers clinched the Southern Association pennant with an 8 to 1 win over Mobile. Dick Donovan earned the victory, scattering six hits and belting a homer his 12th of the season, helping Atlanta topple New Orleans from contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Crackers
Mobile
New Orleans Pelicans
Cackers
Dick Donovan
GSA to Focus Repairs on Unemployment Areas Next Year
The General Services Administration said it will place special emphasis on repairing federal buildings in areas with high unemployment. About 3 million dollars, roughly a quarter of annual repairs funding, will be directed to surplus labor regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Services Administration
Laborites Return From Red China Trip
Seven British Socialist party leaders flew back to Britain Sunday night after a visit to Red China. They gave few details of their impressions, saying they would save their views for a report to the annual Labor party conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Socialist Party
Britain
China
Labor Party
Ee ere i to in transit incident report brief
A short OCR fragment notes a large quantity move described as one hundred twenty five tons of ee ere i to, with no clear origin or destination details available.
Jet Pilot Killed During National Aircraft Show
A lone pilot died when his jet crashed in an alfalfa field area spanning about 200 acres during the National Aircraft Show. The accident occurred as Armstrong had just set a new 100 kilometer closed course speed record at 649.302 mph, breaking the prior mark by Captain Anders Westerlound. The event was to include a five lap race around a 100 kilometer course, and Armstrong’s death leaves his record as the trophy winner. Other major events included the Allison Trophy where 2nd Lt. Knight and 2nd Lt. Seller won after reaching 1 000 feet in two minutes seven seconds, with Capt. Forsythe and Capt. Bosch taking second.
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Air Force
Armstrong
Anders Westerlound
Cleveland
Detroit
William P. Odom
Bradley Laird
Craig
Clyde Fulton
George Christopher
Tipp City
William J. Knight
Mansfield
Ohio
William J. Seller
Tulsa
Okla
Air Defense Command
Kinross Afb
Michigan
Thomas H. Forsythe
Charlotte
N.C
Frank J. Bosch
Bosch
Levittown
N.Y
Brandenburg Rites Slated At Lamesa
Funeral services for Stelvin B. Brandenburg 56 will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Lamesa Church of Christ. A poultry farmer from Route A Lamesa he died in Tarzan after a family reunion. Burial at Loop Community Cemetery with Higginbotham Funeral Home directing. He is survived by his wife Geneva daughter Betty and his mother Mrs Malvie Brandenburg of Hamersville Ohio. Pallbearers are Sid Hunt Don Fleming Bill Ellison Gus Cowart Leslie Cowart and Glenn Hunt.
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Lamesa
Stelvin B. Brandenburg
Lamesa Church
Flood Repair Funds Are Granted to Laredo
The Federal Civil Defense Administration approved emergency disaster grants totaling 240 570 dollars for Laredo to address flood damage. Allocations include 128 800 for water treatment rehabilitation, 81 770 for streets and bridges, and 30 000 for the sewage plant. Mayor J C Martin said further street and bridge funds are possible, though some work may not qualify. The city had requested 727 837 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Federal
Civil Defense Administration
J. C. Martin
FCDA
Martin
Chacon Creek
Zapata Highway
Navy Divers Seek Bodies Of Six Lost In Plane Crash
Navy divers searched Chesapeake Bay for the bodies of six reservists believed killed when a four engined R-5D transport plane crashed on a training flight near Norfolk. Coast Guard recovered one body not identified. The plane went down about 30 feet deep, 300 yards from shore after departing Norfolk Naval Air Station. A special board of inquiry was assigned to investigate.
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Ocean View
Chesapeake Bay
Coast Guard
Norfolk Naval Air Station
Satuday
Navy
Obituary: Dr. David Barrows Dies at 81 in Orinda
Dr. David Prescott Barrows, 81, longtime educator and former UC president, died of a heart attack in Orinda California. Barrows served as an educator in the Philippines and relief administrator in Belgium, shaping university leadership and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orinda
Calif
David Prescott Barrows
Philippines
Belgium
University of California
Two Latin Americans held on assault charges in county jail
Jose Flores Sotelo and Henry Acosta, both teens, were jailed on $300 bonds after sheriff's deputies arrested them in the 300 block of Ave H for pulling a knife on H C Moore at a cafe. A separate 18 year old from Lubbock faced possible murder assault charges after a brawl at 16th St and Ave J. Richard Prosser was treated for a lacerated lip and bruises, later discharged. A Rodriguez Estite resident reported a mugging with $240 stolen. Two fires occurred, one at McGuire Motel divan blaze and another at an abandoned barn on Dora Roberts Estate, causing under $200 damage.
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Jose Flores Sotelo
Tahoka
Henry Acosta
Ave. H
H. C. Moore
New Capitol Hotel
Lubbock
16Th St
Ave. J
Richard Prosser
Ave. Q
Taylor Hospital
Prosser
McGuire Motel
E. 34Th St
54Th St
Ave. P
Dora Roberts
O. H. Pope
Pioneer To Carry 3-Cent Air Mail Shares Texas Routes
Dallas reports the Post Office Department will begin feeder air lines for 3 cent air mail to Texas cities. Pilot service covers Houston Austin San Angelo Midland Odessa Lubbock Plainview Amarillo and Abilene Fort Worth Dallas with multiple flight pairings 1953 routes expanded to improve service and save costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Post Office Department
Texas
Earle Wilkes
Texas-Louisiana
Arthur Summerfield
Eisenhower
Wilkes
Pioneer
Houston
Austin
San Angelo
Midland
Odessa
Lubbock
Plainview
Amarillo
Fort Worth
Abilene
Pioneer Flight
Clovis
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Labor Day Festivities Open With Dance and Barbecue
Labor Day events center on Union Country Club with Jack Huddle Hillbily Band and Tommy Hancock Roadside Players for a two band dance and barbecue. Banks, courthouse offices, City Hall and Post Office workers enjoy a holiday. meters ignored while police keep normal duties. Local merchants launch fall sales under Dollar Day as downtown crowds gather. stores plan late openings after the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day Committee
Union Country Club
Jack Huddle Hillbily
Tommy Hancock
Holiday Toll Rises as 245 Die in U. S. Boat Disaster
Report cites 245 deaths from a Colorado River capsizing near Barstow California as a national July fourth record. Officials warn the homeward drive may be the most dangerous leg of travel with drivers failing to anticipate other motorists. Michigan leads in traffic fatalities, prompting mobilization of over 1,500 state police and National Guardsmen for emergency traffic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Barstow
Calif
Colorado
Safety Council
Dearborn
Pico You
Michigan
G. Bennen Williams
Second KLM Crash Near Shannon River Leaves Many Dead
A KLM airliner crashed two miles from Shannon Airport in the Shannon estuary killing 28 aboard and injuring others. The aircraft struck a submerged mudbank at 8:38 p.m. CST, refloating fear as rescue efforts began and officials investigated causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
City
Green ink on white paper preferred for Capitol Hill notes
The article quotes Gauff advocating green boards and white ink as the ideal for reducing eye strain and glare. He criticizes yellow leaves afterimages and blackboards for light absorption and negative psychology, urging blue gray green boards with white chalk. He requests no snide remarks from uninformed Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Gauff
Capitol Hill
Traffic Fatalities Mentioned in Illinois Report
Fragmentary OCR notes traffic fatalities in Illinois with unclear dates and details. The text mentions a figure “13” and appears to reference a broader accident context but lacks complete information for precise attribution or full event description.
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Self
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Red Stone
E-C
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Sec
Fred A. Seaton
Moscow
U.S.S.R
Soviet Union
U.S.A
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Defense Department
Quemoyo
John Ernest Roche
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Honshu
California
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N. T. Ross
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KLM
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Holland
Shannon
I. A. Aler
Dublin
Tt Am
Aler
of Foynes
Adriaan Viruly
Ernest H. Bettman
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White Plains
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Donald Polak
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