B50 bomber shot down near Vladivostok crashes in Siberia
The lone survivor Lt. John E. Roche said a B50 bomber, on a navigational training mission, was attacked and shot down by Soviet fighters about 40 miles off the Russian coast. Roche, rescued after 22 hours in water, was in good condition. 16 crewmates remained missing as search efforts ended. Moscow claimed the bomber fired first and demanded U.S. accountability.
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Soviet ships pick up survivors after U.S. B50 downing
The State Department said Soviet vessels retrieved a number of survivors from the U S B50 forced down off Siberia by Russian fighters and Washington has protested Moscow over the incident.
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Soviet protest hints fade as air force base lists missing crew
The 343rd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron based at Forbes Air Force Base Topeka reported 14 airmen missing after the B50 crash with two others not listed as regular crew. Roche was rescued from a small boat about 40 miles south of Cape Vorotny near Vladivostok where heavy fog hampered further searches.
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Truman Pays Tribute to Taft denoting loss to the country
Former President Truman announced Sen Taft s death as a great loss to the country in New York. He noted policy differences but praised Taft s honesty and public service, sending sympathy to Taft s family while visiting Missouri Air National Guardsmen in Casper Wyoming.
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Taft's Ohio Senate Triumph Against Labor Bid
Taft, Ohio's renowned Republican, is highlighted in a camera profile praising his life and career. The feature notes his strong stance abroad and at home and recalls his 1950 Senate victory amid a fierce organized labor challenge, detailing his decisive outmaneuvering of foes.
Minister Denies Knowing Man Who Called Him Red
The Rev. Jack Richard McMichael, a 36 year old preacher from Upper Lake California, told the House Un-American Activities Committee I don't know him when pressed about Manning Johnson and Leonard Patterson who branded him as a Red. McMichael said he has never been a Communist and condemned the proceedings as un American and un Christian. He acknowledged chairing the American Youth Congress, cited as a Communist front, and demanded to confront his accusers.
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Leonard Patterson
Communist Party
G Bromley Oxnam
Washington, D. C
American Youth Congress
Taft Death Tragic Loss Reverberates in Washington
President Eisenhower called Sen. Robert A. Taft death a tragic loss to America and rushed to Georgetown to offer sympathy with Mrs. Taft. Hagerty said the President would leave cards or convey regrets, praising Taft as a leading, principled statesman and wise counselor.
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Senatoral Appointment Signals Lausche Political Ambitions
Ohio Governor Frank Lausche could appoint to Senator Taft's seat to test his 1954 future. The vacancy would run until December 15, 1954 with a November 1954 election for the unexpired term ending January 3, 1957. DiSalle urged as a likely appointee. Secrest and Burke discussed as possible picks.
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Chicago
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Toledo
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Senecaville
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Cleveland
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Square dancing returns to Yankee Road backyard sessions
The Sunday Journal previews activities in Middletown with Tennessee Tom Mowery teaching square dancing to neighborhood youths. It notes a family planning missionary training abroad and a couple turning to missions. A salary survey on local teachers' pay is highlighted along with YMCA camp preparations and a feature on a youngster starting in camping.
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Senate Mourns Taft as Great American and Statesman Dies
In Washington the Senate and House pause as Robert A. Taft dies. Senators and representatives pay tribute calling him Great American and true statesman. Colleagues recall his leadership, vow to adjourn in his honor, and acknowledge the loss to the nation.
Taft Dies Prompt Senate Half Mast Flag Across Ohio
The Columbus governor ordered flags at half mast for Sen. Robert A. Taft who died today. In Washington a push began in the Senate for a Capitol state funeral for Taft with many members proposing the service. Byrnes selection to the UN drew Democratic differences while Morse signaled GOP alignment if needed.
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Frank J. Lausche
Robert A. Taft
Washington
Senate
Capitol
Senator Taft Dies of Cancer at 63 in New York
Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio died at New York Hospital at 10 30 a m EST after a four day decline from cancer. He was surrounded by his four sons as his widow Martha unable to travel due to stroke illness remained in Washington. Taft, long Republican leader in the Senate, leaves 47 Democrats 46 Republicans and one Independent in a temporarily split chamber.
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Weather Outlook for Middleton and Vandalia Areas
The weatherman forecasts a warm and humid night with partly cloudy skies and widely scattered thundershowers tomorrow. Yesterday's high reached 103 at Armeco's East Side Main Gate, with a 78 low. today’s low is 77. Kentucky expect mostly fair conditions with a chance of isolated afternoon thundershowers and continued heat, with highs 95 to 100 and lows 70 to 76.
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