UN Sees India at Korea Peace Talk Amid Korean Threats
New Zealand's Leslie Knox Munro urged the UN to ignore South Korea's boycott threat and back India's inclusion in the Korean peace conference. Britain, Iraq, Ethiopia, Mexico, Syria, and the Communist bloc support India, while the United States opposes admitting India to the talks. Pyun condemned India as appeasing Communists and warned Korea could boycott if India sits on the same side.
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POW exchange ongoing as Reds release hundreds to freedom
In Panmunjom, 136 Americans and 264 other UN POWs were freed today, with 400 more POWs still in stockades due to choosing Communist rule. Allied sources noted the exchange pace. 133 Americans and 17 others expected freed tomorrow, while burial notices for 1,651 Allied soldiers were issued by Peiping radio.
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Missing GIs Released From POW Camps
Cincinnati reports two soldiers freed from communist prisoner of war camps and previously listed as missing in action. The men are 2nd Lt. Charles E. Yo 27 and Cpl. Edward F.
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Monster Bombers Arrive In Tokyo
A flight of B36 heavy bombers landed at Yokota air base in Tokyo after a nonstop trip from the United States. The number of planes was not disclosed and security was intensified. The intercontinental bombers, designed to carry atomic weapons, made their first visit to Japan after the B29s were moved to Okinawa.
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They Love Tourists Only 35 Million Citizens Have Seen Washington
Washington columnist ED CREAGH notes a Gallup poll showing only 35 million adults have visited the capital. He describes four tourist types, from honeymooners to sightseers, and jokes that 35 million seems tiny given his own lunch lobby observation.
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Colorado Supreme Court rules 3.2 beer not intoxicating
The Colorado Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that 3.2 beer is not intoxicating. This marks the first time the state's highest court ruled on this question.
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Middletown's Longest Held POW Freed By Red Captors
Sgt. Charles Riddell 21 the last Middletown area POW freed after 33 months in Communist captivity. Parents Mrs and Mr Charles Riddell Myers Road reported the release by telephone. Several local soldiers still held include Pfc Beecher M Mefford and Pfc Edward A Rub with others freed earlier.
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Larger Truck Hits Scooter in Oklahoma City Crash
A truck carrying eight tons of stone struck a small scooter in Oklahoma City yesterday. The truck driver suffered a mashed foot. the scooter rider was not hurt.
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New Disaster Threatening Greek Earthquake Victims
Greek rescue officials warn autumn rains could worsen conditions for 130000 earthquake victims on Kefallinia Zakinthos and Ithaca. Government plans to spend 25 to 30 million dollars on temporary housing to avert further suffering as 139000 remain homeless and tents house about 78000 people.
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Weather forecast and warm spell continuation
Vandalia forecasters expect fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change. Middletown posted a 95 degree high at 3 PM and a 62 degree low at 3 AM. Today’s low reached 63 degrees at 6 AM with Kentucky forecast for fair weather, highs 90 to 95 and only minor cooling tonight.
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Soldier Completes Tattoo After Freedom Return
FREEDOM VILLAGE P-Cpl Edward F Beck 21 of Cincinnati walked to freedom and showed a tattoo reading POW North Korea 1950 19 to mark his capture. He said he believed he would be released but would fill in the rest later.
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Alleged Leader Of German Revolt Jailed For Life
A wave of arrests in Germany followed the June revolt as 64 suspects were captured in three steel plants and an artificial rubber plant. Gerhard Roemer, 26, was sentenced to life for leading the rebellion after seizing a Magdeburg jail and threatening Russian tanks. East bloc media noted 400000 workers withholding union dues from Communist unions.
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Iran Eyes Slow Return to Normality with Russia Talks
Tehran pledges to renew negotiations with the Soviet Union while pursuing a cautious restoration of relations with Britain. Prime Minister Fazollah Zahedi says talks begun Aug 13 will resume soon and stresses study before decisions on oil and frontier disputes. Police crack down on bazaar leaders and a new parliamentary election atmosphere looms.
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Chiang's Forces Tighten Defenses
Chiang Kai-shek's forces tightened Formosa's air defenses against potential sneak air attacks by Chinese Reds. Civil and military aircraft must obtain landing clearance and contact ground stations or face interception and possible downing. The measures mirror American defenses in Japan Okinawa and the Philippines.
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McCarran Says Eisenhower Won't Lead Immigration Act Challenge
Sen. McCarran asserts President Eisenhower will not spearhead changes to the McCarran Walter Immigration Act despite calls for revision. He claims the President will stay neutral, amid a rising drive by critics and a 1952 act still disputed over subversive provisions and deportation rules. The campaign is said to be led by minority groups tied to Truman era commissions.
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Who's Nuts? Huntington Clerk Sees Squirrels Share Loot
Chief Deputy County Clerk Leo Fox recalls placing hickory nuts on the courthouse lawn for squirrels and finds grown men collecting the nuts for themselves. The incident highlights odd mischief around the county seat in Huntington, West Virginia.
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Reds Give 33 Factories To Germans In East Zone Handovers
Berlin AP reports Moscow will hand 33 Russian managed mills and plants to the East German government when reparations end January 1. The sites include Gruson steel works Magdeburg and facilities once tied to Krupp. Observers expect continued production of war supplies for the Red Army and barter of output for food and raw materials.
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14 Year Old Slain in Somerville. Woman Sought
Police hunt a 25 year old stenographer Mildred McDonald connected to the death of 14 year old Mary Di Rocco found in the cellar of her home. Five bullet wounds and a throat slash noted by the medical examiner. A sixth slug in a mattress suggests the attack began upstairs.
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