Eisenhower Seeks Clear Peace Path as Campaign Focus
Eisenhower warned durable world peace depends on Americans fully grasping complex problems. He said the peace issue overshadows all others and plans to address it in every campaign speech. He expects to speak in Philadelphia and campaign in the Deep South, with no Labor Day speech yet scheduled. He met with Southern backers and farm leaders, while aides mapped a 30 day itinerary. He said Congressmen will speak for him on farm policy, and he favors continuing price supports. He urged a positive constructive approach to world affairs and a fresh look at national leadership, noting Democratic votes will matter in November.
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Edward D. Ethell
Denver
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dixie
Congress
Arthur E. Summerfield
National
GOP
Harold Stassen
Eisenhower
House
Senate Agriculture Committees
Milton R. Young
R-Nd
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Washington
Adlai E. Stevenson
Truman
White House
Stevenson
Illinois
William Flannigan
Springfield
Detroit
Flannigan
Milwaukee
Sen
James Murray
Montana
West
Ralph E. Flanders
R-Vi
Flanders
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Cab Driver Held Over West Side Bank Extortion
A Chicago cab driver was used as an unwitting courier in a $40,000 extortion plot against a West Side bank. Edward Jones, 27, carried a suitcase with a note demanding money and a so called radio controlled bomb. Authorities seized him after the bomb failed to detonate. he was released after questioning.
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Chicago
West Side
Security National Bank
Joseph Bonzell
Bonzell
Edward Jones
Jones
Captain Wants Newspaperman Not Reporter
The SS Silverstar cruising Havana Miami and Vera Cruz dropped a signal for newspapermen to meet at docking. Miami Herald reporter George Southworth met a company official who hinted the ship’s news was important. The official conveyed to the captain and returned to Southworth with the news. Someone aboard wanted to buy a paper.
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Miami
Fla
Havana
Vera Cruz
High Seas
George Southworth
Miami Herald
Southworth
AFL Council Tackles High Living Costs in Meeting
Atlantic City N J The American Federation of Labor opened its Executive Council meeting by criticizing the high cost of living and predicting price boosts. The council blamed big business and profiteering, saying wage increases are not to blame for rising prices. President William Green said the group would study price control options and prepare a report for the upcoming AFL Convention in New York.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Carpenters Union
International Association of Machinists
National Labor Relations Board
Carpenters
AFL
Green
New York
Congress
U.S. Promises Action To Hvasta's Parents
John Hvasta, a former GI, reportedly escaped a Czech prison near Bratislava on Jan. 2 after a 10 year sentence on spy charges. His parents from Hillside New Jersey met with the State Department and were told definite action would be taken to obtain more information. A Czech refugee later claimed Hvasta is alive and hiding in Czechoslovakia. Representative Rodino said officials promised action but gave no specifics.
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Washington
John Hvasta
Czechoslovakia
State Department
Michael Hvasta
Steve
Hillside
N. J
Bratislava
Jaroslav Burec
Munich
Germany
Pars
Rodino
D-Nj
Hvastas
UN Apologizes For Truce Site Overflight Incident
At Panmunjom, the United Nations Command said two or three jet planes over the truce talks site Sunday likely belonged to UN forces. Col. McCarthy conveyed the apology to Col. Chang, noting inability to identify marks but ruling UN aircraft as probable. The overflight is regretted and efforts to prevent repeats will continue as talks remain in recess until August 19.
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Munsan
Korea
U. N
Panmunjom
United Nations
Charles W. McCarthy
U. N. Command
Chang Chun-san
Cleveland Set To Agree On Pike Report
Ohio Turnpike officials said the Cleveland Metropolitan Park Board will likely drop objections to the 241 mile toll road through the park system. Commissioner James W. Shacknessy noted the board appears ready to accept a compromise route offered during a Columbus meeting last Tuesday.
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Columbus, O
Ohio Turnpike
Cleveland Metropolitan Park Board
Ohio
James W. Shacknessy
Commission
Park Board
Rence
Columbus
Slot Owner Fined Over Illegal California Slots
In Washington, the U S Tax Court ruled former Tracy slot machine operator Charles A Clark could not deduct his fines as taxes. He proved payments of 32225 dollars in fines from 1944 to 1946 via checks through the police chief. City authorities defend the fines as legitimate, noting no permit existed for the illegal machines.
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Chfe
Washington
U. S
Charles A. Clark
Tracy
Clark
California
E. C. Wyman
Fen Jackson
One Funeral Now Two Hurriance West Virginia
A seven year old boy returns home for his grandmother’s funeral and is electrocuted while assisting his grandfather on a job. Charles T. Hill, employed in Columbus, Ohio, helps move steel pipe from a dry well when a section touches a high tension wire. The boy receives most of the electrical charge. his grandfather J. T. Hill, 77, is knocked unconscious but unharmed.
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W. Va
Charles T. Hill
Columbus
Charles
J. T. Hill
Occupation Officers Tied To Loss Of Jap Treasure
A Tokyo parliamentary committee confirmed a large quantity of Japanese national treasure is missing and that receipts by occupation officials are unclear. The report says much treasure may have vanished during World War II while under Japanese control, listing diamonds, platinum, gold, and silver losses including Empress Nagako's crown. The Central Materials Utilization Association reported totals of diamonds, platinum, gold, and silver to the occupiers, with receipts described as unclear. The 80 page report notes the main point at the end, a common Japanese document feature.
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Tokyo
Nagako
Japan
Jordan Set To Welcome New Ruler
AMMAN Jordan The Middle East kingdom prepares to crown 17 year old Hussein I as king after Parliament dethroned Talal I for mental illness The court envoy travels to Switzerland where Hussein vacationing with Queen Zeine and two brothers The Swiss official says the family will depart for Amman Sunday The new King and his mother will determine Talal s fate as reports say the king suffers schizophrenia Prime Minister Abul Huda likely to resign and form a new cabinet to support the transition
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Amman
Jordan
Middle East
Talal I
Hussein I
Switzerland
Hussein
Zeine
Lausanne
Britain fixes Talal dethronement in Jordan clash
Moscow radio via Tass from Beirut says Britain toppled Talal by early June as Washington loses in the imperialist struggle over Jordan. The broadcast labels Talal a supporter of American imperialism and notes Hussein, the new king, was educated in Britain.
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London
Jordan
Talal
United States
Moscow
Tass
Beirut
Britain
Hussein
Hussein to be King at 18 with regency rule
The royal succession moves Hussein to the throne pending his 18th birthday next spring. A regency council of three senators will govern in his name while parliament reconciles the divided royal family. His mother will not permit interviews, citing his youth. King Talal was deposed after doctors said there was no hope for recovery. He ruled less than a year after Abdullah’s assassination.
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Hussein
England
Harrow School
Lausanne
Talal
Abdullah
Idaho Primary Set For Today Cold Idaho primary centers on United Nations
Idaho voters narrow focus to national policy as Rep. John T. Wood defends his 1st District seat amid calls to withdraw from the United Nations. Polls ran 2 to 10 p m EST with a light turnout expected due to few statewide contests. Hamer Budge faced no opposition in the 2nd District GOP race and W H Jensen faced no Democratic challenge in the same district.
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Boise
Idaho
United Nations
John T. Wood
Coeur d'Alene
United States
Erwin Schneiber
Caldwell
Wood
U. N
Hamer Budge
W. H. Jensen
Downey
Mysterious Shots and Rocks Hit Train Near Shenandoah Junction
In Shenandoah Junction West Virginia last night, a Norfolk and Western passenger train was fired upon as it departed. An engineer and brakeman reported rifle fire whizzing past. a rock broke a passenger car window but all 15 passengers escaped injury. Officials have no explanation for the attack.
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Shenandoah Junction
W Va
Norfolk and Western
Stevenson Truman To Map Campaign Efforts
Washington reports Gov Adlai Stevenson met with President Truman and cabinet to shape campaign strategy. They weighed Truman’s role, with Stevenson seeking a muted, independent campaign and to avoid overshadowing his own message.
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Stevenson
Truman
Putnam Says Ike Leaves GOP High Dry On Prices
Boston AP Roger L. Putnam economic stabilizer told the 66th Massachusetts Federation of Labor convention that General Eisenhower left most Republicans in the House “high and dry” by backing lower prices and taxes. He said 75 percent voted to end price controls, calling that inflationary and warning Ike would tax and price policies conflict. He mocked Ike for wavering on direct economic controls and the double toll of high prices and taxes.
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Boston
Roger L. Putnam
Eisenhower
Putnam
Massachusetts Federation of Labor
House
Chicago
Los Angeles
Flash Flood Strands Bus Near Cape Girardeau
A Dixie Greyhound bus was swept by flash flood eight miles south of Cape Girardeau near Ancell. Water six inches deep and five feet in places overwhelmed the vehicle. One elderly passenger missing presumed drowned. Bill Thompson of Eufaula, Alabama, credited with rescuing three others.
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Cape Girardeau
Dixie Greyhound
Bill Thompson
Eufaula
Ala
Here
Ancell
Ramsey Creek
U. S. Highway 61
S. R. Cook
Cottondale
Ten Die in East German Resort Gas Blast
Berlin Telegraf reports at least ten people killed in a gas container explosion at Ahlbeck on Saturday during the Baltic resort's 100th anniversary celebration. The blast occurred while filling toy balloons with gas, injuring others.
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Berlin
Ahlbeck
West Berlin
Telegraf
Pike County Named Site Of A Plant
Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission will build a $1.2 billion atomic plant in Pike County Ohio to expand U S uranium enrichment capacity using gaseous diffusion The project is part of a broader three billion dollar expansion approved by Congress The plant will not create a new community but will boost strategic U 235 production amid wartime tensions in Korea and the Pacific theater battles nearby.
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The
Atomic Energy Commission
Ohio
Pike County
Ohio River Valley
Portsmouth
Congress
Portsmoulh Ohio River Buzz as AEC Chooses City
The city of Portsmouth buzzed with news that the Atomic Energy Commission will locate a billion dollar atomic energy project in the area. Two AEC representatives visited and will meet with public officials, Chamber of Commerce, schools, labor groups, and civic organizations this afternoon.
Atomic plant selected for Pike County site in Ohio Valley
The AEC chose a 6,500 acre Pike County site after avoiding government communities like Oak Ridge. Ohio River Valley locations were studied as the Ohio plant forms part of a program to speed defense goals. Gordon Dean said the plan would gain time by reaching targets earlier. aides to Rep. Elston reported the decision before official announcement.
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Oak Ridge
Tenn
Pike County
Commission
Ohio River Valley
AEC
Gordon Dean
Ohio
Elston
Three Miners Killed In Douai France Coal Mine Blast
In Douai Northern France a coal mine explosion killed three miners and injured seventeen others. Rescue teams secured the site and authorities opened an investigation into the cause of the blast. The incident occurred at a major mining operation in the region and adds to safety concerns in the industry. Local officials offered condolences to families and promised a thorough inquiry.
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Douai
France
Marines Win Battle Of Bunker Hill In Korea
West Front dispatch by Sam Summers reports American Marines stealthily advancing on Bunker Hill in Korea amid intense sun and Chinese shelling. Lt. William H. Thousand directs artillery while Marines dig in behind shrubs and crevices, enduring extreme heat as sniper fire and mortars challenge their advance.
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Sam Summersin
Western Front
Korea
Bunker Hill
William H. Thousand
Mt. Horeb
Wis
Jim E
Howard
Robert C. Coleman
A Diego
Communists Blasted Off Bunker Hill
U S Marines repelled a late day Chinese assault on Bunker Ridge near Panmunjom on the Korea Western Front. Marines used air strikes tanks and artillery to drive back infiltrators and held Siberia Hill after heavy fighting and Chinese infiltrations continued.
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Ligod
Siberia
Panmunjom
Navy
J. R. Pierce
Barton
Mounts Bay
Wonsan
U. S. Far East Air Force
Superforce
U.S. Fifth Air Force
Siberia Hill
Bunker Hill
U. S
Eighth Army
Bunker Ridge
Seoul
Korea
U. S. Eighth Army
North Korea Rises in Resolve for Total Victory
Moscow P Pravda reports North Korea stiffens resistance to UN forces and grows determined for total victory. The Russian Communist party newspaper adopts a stronger tone than recent Soviet dispatches from the battle-torn country.
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Moscow
P — Pravda
United Nations
Russian Communist Party
North Korea
19 Year Olds Face Draft Rise in 1952 Quotas
Washington says increased manpower needs may force drafting 19 year olds alongside older men. October calls rose to 47 000 draftees, up 17 000 from September, with potential for higher quotas late in 1952. No change yet to the January 25 order directing older men first.
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Washington
Selective Service
Armed Services
Lewis B. Hershey
Mediators Seek NYC Union Agreement to Avert Rail Strike
Federal mediators held further sessions with New York Central Railroad unions and management to prevent a strike on lines east of Buffalo. Separate talks occurred yesterday with no comment on results.
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New York
New York Central
Buffalo
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