NATO Talks Could Touch GOP Choice in Lisbon
The Lisbon NATO conference may shape the Republican National Convention outcome in Chicago next July. Eisenhower, head of NATO forces, will not seek the nomination but could quit his NATO post if progress toward Western Europe unification is shown. Gruenther leads the U S delegation. Other items include Morse urging unity, Kefauver in New Hampshire primary races, Taft and MacArthur on Far East views, and Tobey’s doubts on Taft delegates.
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North Carolina Taft Backers Predict Large Delegate Victory
In Raleigh backers of Sen. Robert Taft claim a substantial majority of North Carolina delegates to the Republican national convention will come from the March 15 congressional district selections plus the March 18 state convention. Eisenhower supporters say sentiment is evenly divided. Morganton lawyer Frank C. Patton heads the Taft effort, while Sim A. Delapp leads the Eisenhower drive.
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Bus driver distraction causes deadly crash near Mexico City
A Sunday night bus collision outside Mexico City left eight dead and 31 injured after a driver looked away to speak with a passenger. The bus struck a line of trees, authorities said.
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Chinese Family Rejected By Neighbors Hails Across Nation
Ling Sheng a 25 year old airline mechanic and his American born wife faced a white neighborhood vote in Southwood San Francisco on Brotherhood Week. 174 to 28 against them sparked nationwide offers of welcome and job pledges from Wichita Indianapolis Seattle and Bay Area. The Shengs reclaim deposits on their home and furniture while critics urge better race tolerance.
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Storm-Bound New England Faces Heavy Snow and Losses
A wind whipped blizzard buried New England under six to twenty inches of snow causing five deaths and closure of the Maine Turnpike as plows lagged. Hundreds stranded on the highway, commuters sought shelter at a Kennebunk station, and airline service halted. Isolated farm homes reported across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with forecast totals up to twenty inches in Portland and over a foot in Montpelier and Lebanon.
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Gallant 24th Infantry Division Withdrawn from Front
Seoul AP reports the 24th Infantry Division, famed as first to fight and lose a man, is pulled from combat and sent to Japan. Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, then leader of the division at the war’s start in July 1950, is now a prisoner. The unit exited the Central Front after nearly 20 months of action.
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Political figures profit from $101000 investment in war ships
Senate hearings opened as Senator Hoey claimed U S political figures turned an $101000 investment in eight WW II era war surplus ships into a three and a quarter million dollar profit in three years. He named Joseph E Casey as head of the group with others including Adm William F Halsey the late Edward R Stettinius Jr and us C Holmes as participants.
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Labor Government Clash on Communist Unions No Law Change
Washington factions from labor government and industry clash over how to handle Communist dominated unions. A Senate subcommittee report notes labor leaders dispute, urging no new laws, while the Justice Department and AFL economist push stronger measures. Un-American Activities findings cite motion picture industry, Hawaii ILWU domination, and Methodist Federation critiques. Rev Jack R McMichael disputes the report.
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Korean Reds Demand Neutral Status for Russia
The Communists challenged Allied rejection of Russia s nomination to a neutral inspection commission for a Korean truce saying the Soviet Union qualifies as neutral. They called for another plenary session while Allied delegates prepared for Panmunjom to gauge terms for a peace conference. Vice Admiral Joy accepted a post armistice peace conference with three conditions.
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Jets Fight Over Korea Shrinks Mig Threats
American Sabre jet pilots, outnumbered two to one, damaged two Communist MIGs high over North Korea as Fifth Air Force said. Ground forces penetrated Iron Triangle, drove Reds from Silver Star Hill, before pulling back. An Allied raiding party escaped a trap east of the Pukhan River after six hours of heavy fire. Sabres shot down three MIGs as Operation Strangle continued into seventh month, while air forces damaged many supply targets and buildings near Libyon. Eighth Army noted the 24th Infantry Division was pulled from combat to Japan.
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Air Traffic Cuts Planned for LaGuardia Field
New York report says airline officials, reacting to four recent crashes in the metropolitan area, seek to reduce LaGuardia traffic by almost one third. Details are pending but plans may divert some flights to Philadelphia and Bridgeport, Conn, following an agreement by the National Air Transport Coordinating Committee.
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Hunt Boy Friend In Maid's Death
A statewide pickup order was issued for Melvin Welch of Muncie, the boyfriend of Anna Webster, found shot in a 20 room Keagy house at the edge of Hagerstown. Sheriff Ora Wilson sought help from state police as investigators linked a Monday afternoon party to the case.
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Britain to test newest A weapon this year
Britain announced plans to test a new atomic weapon in late September or early October at the Woomera range in Australia. Officials claimed the device could be a bomb or shell and would use a new secret detonation method. Preparations include relocating Aboriginal tribes from the area.
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UMT Is Attacked By College Head
Bowling Green State University President Ralph W. McDonald denounces efforts to push universal peacetime military training by stealth. He urges a strong military establishment now, arguing wartime and peacetime service differ fundamentally and should be decided later.
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Appeal Hearing Opens for Rep. Brehm Conviction
A U S Court of Appeals panel today hears arguments on Rep Walter E Brehm Ohio Republican appeal against his conviction for illegally taking campaign contributions by a clerk in office.
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Hoover Plan Supporters To Quit Job
The Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report formed to push government reform before disbanding May 31. President Truman welcomed the push for economy and efficiency and will propose more reorganization plans to Congress. The committee, led by Robert L. Johnson, will dissolve this spring to avoid election politics. Former President Hoover will speak at the final session.
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Teacher Shortage Warned for 1956 by Education Panel
In Columbus Ohio a radio TV panel on WBNS warned of a looming teacher shortage by 1956 unless schools attract youths to teaching. George J Kabat dean of Ohio University College of Education cited high schoolers choosing work over college teaching careers. Harold J Bowers urged one in seven graduates enter teaching to fill vacancies.
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State Department Weighs Aid to France in Indochina
Washington considers new aid to France in Indochina to sustain military efforts against a Communist push. Officials say dollars or supplies could suffice if China does not intervene as in Korea. If Beijing acts, US and UN options include troops or wider action against China. decision pending Acheson Schumann talks in London.
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President Truman Diary Excerpts Set for March Book
President Truman will release excerpts from his diary next month in a book titled Mr President due in March. The diary covers entries at irregular intervals and may reveal background on historical events. The work is by William Hillman, a former journalist and current radio commentator, with the president described as a willing collaborator.
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Plane crash kills 33 near Burgio Sicily
Wreckage of an Africa bound Hunting Air Transport twin motor plane was found on Mt Rose near Burgio Sicily. All 31 aboard including 14 women and children died. The London Nairobi flight carried 26 passengers and five crew. Last heard Saturday afternoon. identities withheld.
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West Germany Limited Vote in Atlantic Pact Planning
London reports that the Big Three foreign ministers and Adenauer told West Germany it may share in Atlantic pact planning only as a member of the European Defense Community, not as a full NATO member. The EDC would govern the six nation European Army, shaping NATO decisions for now.
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Gas Fire Ends After 36 Hour Blazing Well Collapse
Experts raced to cap a massive Natgas well near Renovo Pennsylvania that erupted Friday, burning for 36 hours until the flames died as a 6000 pound cap blew out. A New York cap and Texas nitroglycerine expert were dispatched to prevent another explosion.
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Reorganization Plans Hit Snag In U S Senate
Washington report on President Truman’s bid to reorganize the Internal Revenue Bureau facing Senate opposition. Senate Expenditures Chairman McClellan questions testimony while Finance Committee Chairman George of Georgia is expected to oppose. George to testify February 26. The probe followed months of subcommittee scrutiny into the tax bureau.
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Communist "Freedom" Group Bars Reporter
Cleveland Plain Dealer reporter Marc Gleisser was barred from covering a Sunday meeting sponsored by the Ohio Office of the Press Association. He was escorted out as he noted the event aimed to recruit readers for the Daily Worker.
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Internal Revenue Bureau Faces Public Information Dilemma
The Internal Revenue Bureau weighs how much tax data to disclose amid recurring scandal debates. Officials balance taxpayers right to know government actions with protecting confidential return details and those who erred. Publicity could deter wrongdoing but risk unjustly harming innocent individuals. (Continued on Page 6)
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