Backers Say Ike's Views Won Votes
Eisenhower heads to New York to press his Republican nomination bid with more conferences and interviews. Sen Frank Carlson says Abilene events shifted national sentiment toward Ike and won over delegates previously Taft supporters. Carlson predicts first ballot nomination may be possible. Eisenhower to confer with governors Fine and McKeldin in New York and hold a news conference at the Commodore.
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Abilene
Kan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New York
Frank Carlson
Ike
Carlson
Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
GOP
Coun
Taftman
Chicago
John Fine
Pennsylvania
Theodore R. McKeldin
Maryland
Taft
McKeldin
Atlantic Seaboard
Jetmen Score Seven Kills In Air War
U S Sabre pilots shot down seven MiGs and damaged two near Manchuria. Two separate engagements involved 28 Sabres vs 12 MiGs, with one additional MiG downed. Fifth Air Force reports total MiG destruction Outlook: 316 destroyed, 58 probably destroyed, 507 damaged in Korea. Ground fighting saw light action with heavy artillery and mortar exchanges across eastern front.
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Seoul
Korea
U.S
Manchuria
US Fifth Air Force
Ridgway marks D-Day anniversary with warning on communism
General Ridgway led ceremonies on Utah and Omaha beaches for the eighth anniversary of the Normandy invasion. He warned the lords of Communism that war would bring destruction to them, while urging unity within NATO and a peaceful future. He parachuted with the 82nd Airborne at Sainte Mere Eglise and laid a wreath at milestone zero, with attendees from Allied nations and veterans observing at cemeteries along Bayeux and St Laurent.
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Normandy
France
Matthew B. Ridgway
Sainte Mere Eglise
Europe
Ridgway
West
Hitler
Utah
Omaha
Milestone Zero
Germany
Omaha Beach
Bayeux
St.Laurent
First’’ Division
Andre Lemmonier
Shape Headquarters
Britain
Admiralty
J. P. L. Thomas
Arromanches
Free World
Price Of Potatoes Jumps Overnight After Ceilings End
The government reported wholesale potato prices surged as much as four dollars per hundred pounds after price ceilings were removed. California long whites and North Carolina cobblers led the jump with New York and Pittsburgh quotations rising sharply, signaling a likely late-month correction as the 1952 crop arrives. Officials noted wide retail shortages and anticipated a price drop later in the month.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
Senate
OPS
Agriculture Department
Pittsburgh
New York
California
Carolinas
U. S
North Carolina Cobblers
South Carolina
North Carolina
Arnall
House
Congress
Youths Swap Draft Cards To Wed After Marriage
Chicago report: 20 year old Richard Dean Phelan was arrested by the FBI on a charge of evading the draft by trading his 1-A card with 22 year old Robert Hybert who held a 4-F card. Hybert enlisted in the Air Force after the swap and was sent to San Antonio. Phelan, who hopes to marry in August, sought a second physical to reclassify and enlist under Huberts name after marriage. Bond set at 2500. hearing scheduled. Government will decide action against Hybert.
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Chicago
FBI
Richard Dean Phelan
Phelan
Robert Hybert
Hybert
Tion
Air Force
San Antonio
Tex
Erwin Cohen
U.S. Atty
Hubert
Cohen
U.S
C. S. Bentley Pike
POW Issue Blocks Truce Talks at Panmunjom
U N Command delegations said they will not accept blanket repatriation of about 170000 Allied prisoners, blocking armistice talks at Panmunjom. Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison warned such a move would abandon human rights principles. North Korea's Nam II called the Allied stance indefensible and said the plan would not be tolerated by an opposing belligerent. A formal complaint reported an Allied artillery barrage near Panmunjom wounded three civilians in the neutral zone. an investigation was promised. Delegates to reconvene at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
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Munsan
Korea
U.N
Panmunjom
William K. Harrison
Nam II
Official Canvass Of South Dakota Primary Set For Saturday
Sioux Falls, S D. officials will complete a canvass Saturday to decide the South Dakota presidential primary winner and the 14 delegates to the Republican national convention. Taft leads Eisenhower by 639 votes with seven precincts still missing from Tuesday’s balloting.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Red Ships Off Japan Near Kurile Islands
Kyodo News Agency reported war maneuvers off the eastern tip of Hokkaido near Nemuro, with Russian warships involved within two miles of the Kurile Islands, according to Kushiro police.
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Kushiro
Japan
Nes
Hokkaido
Kyodo
Boy Sinks In Lake Lorain Coast Guard Searched For Missing Boy
The Coast Guard searched Lake Erie today for Robert Butchko, 14, who screamed and sank beneath the water Thursday night while swimming. The incident prompted rescue efforts as crews combed the lake in hopes of locating him.
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Lorain
The
Coast Guard
Lake Erie
Robert Butchko
Taft Says Ike Speech Improves GOP Nomination Chances
Senator Taft from Ohio told a Cincinnati radio audience that General Eisenhower's Abilene speech improved his prospects for the Republican presidential nomination. Taft suggested Ike favors repealing the Taft Harley Act but cautioned his understanding may be mistaken. He urged a strong air force, warned against resuming general war in Korea, and defended U.S. readiness and Europe aid considerations amid a bitter delegate drive.
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Cincinnati
Robert A. Tafte
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Abilene
Eas
Joseph Sagmaster
Cincinnati Times-Star
Joseph Garretson
Cincinnati Enquirer
Robert L. Riggs
The
Louisville Courier- Journal
Gen
Eisenhower
Taft
Gen. Eisenhower
Eisen
Hower
Korea
Sen. Taft
Europe
United States
Siberia
Arctic
GOP
Taft Offers Compromise On Split Delegations
In Indianapolis Senator Robert A. Taft indicates willingness to compromise on contested GOP convention delegations on a fair basis. Contests under consideration include Texas with 38 delegates, Louisiana with 16, Mississippi with five, and Georgia with 17, among others.
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Indianapolis
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Georgia
Aid Bill Nearing Vote In Senate
Senate debate centers on a $6.48 billion foreign aid measure for military and economic aid abroad starting July 1. The House approved the bill 230 to 115 after brief debate, with conference changes reducing east west trade tensions but leaving disagreements over Mek’s provisions and embargo measures.
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House
McFarland
Senate
Senate House
Kem
Iron Curtain
Battle D-Ala
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Russia
Western Union seeks 93 percent rate hike plan
Western Union Telegraph Co filed with the FCC for authority to raise domestic message and money order rates by 93 percent, effective July 6. The increase would boost annual revenues by about 13.2 million dollars. The AFLCTU strike ended with a new contract awaiting FCC approval of higher rates. wage benefits under the act would start after rate approval.
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Washington
Western Union Telegraph Co
Federal Communications Commission
Western Union
FCC
W. U
W. U. Employes
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union
Piqua Man Killed in Rt 36 Sideswipe Crash
Roger Cost, 16, of Rt 3 Piqua, was killed Thursday night when the car he rode in sideswiped a farm tractor on U S Rt 36 two miles east of Piqua Ohio.
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Piqua
Roger Cost
Rt. 3
Army Fears Steel Strike Will Cut Tank Production
The Army warned the steel strike could hinder tank production, stating the impact would worsen the longer the strike lasts. It noted light T41 and medium M47 tanks require large steel quantities and warned deep budget cuts could force elimination of thousands of tanks and hinder overseas and domestic readiness.
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Army
Congressional
J. Lawton Collins
Congress
Cadillac
Detroit Arsenal
President Delays Weekend Visit At McGrath Farm
President Truman postpones a planned weekend at J. Howard McGrath's Rhode Island farm to spend time with his daughter Margaret in Washington before Europe trip. The visit was tied to his Groton keel laying trip for the first atomic powered submarine on Saturday, June 14.
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Washington
Truman
Rhode Island
J. Howard McGrath
White House
Margaret
Europe
McGrath
Groton
Mouse disrupts plan for Yucca Flat spring nuke test
LAS VEGAS Nevada a desert mouse hid inside a sensitive camera at the Yucca Flat testing ground delaying the eighth atomic blast in the spring series. The mouse was lured out with a slice of cheese. Test site officials said the detour would have postponed the test if the mouse had not cooperated.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Yucca Flat
Industry Leaders Take Brief Aecess To Study Offers
Washington ap government talks in the steel strike recessed until 1 p m est to allow industry leaders to study bargaining proposals. Four hour delay announced by president assistant john r steelman after reports of real negotiations. Steelman said both sides discussed complex issues and were not pessimistic about a settlement. Over 100000 workers idle. a Pittsburgh contract with 4300 employees reported but details not released. Biden steel price issues and wage proposals cited. talks to resume Monday.
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CIO
Philip Murray
Arthur Goldberg
Cansel
CIO United Steelworkers
Washington
John R. Steelman
Murray
Steelman
NEA Telephoto
Ben Moreell
Jones and Laughlin Steel Co
Philip
United Steelworkers
McFarland
Arizona
Senate
Supreme Court
Truman
Steel Corp
Pittsburgh
Philip Os Cio
Ol Steelman
Truman to Rejoin War Pals at 35th Division Reunion
President Truman heads to Springfield Missouri to join Battery D veterans from the 129th Field Artillery for the 35th Division reunion. He will address the Shrine Mosque at 1 p.m. EST and return to Washington for a reception and family dinner at the Colonial Hotel. The schedule includes a breakfast, business meeting, memorial service, and a parade with Truman marching.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Harry
Battery D
Springfield
France
Truman
129Th Field Artillery
Shrine
Colonial Hotel
J. Vivian Truman
Grandview
Mary Janeruman
White House
Kefauver Sees Truman Not In Stop Kefauver Drive
Senator Estes Kefauver met with President Truman at the White House and said Truman is not backing any stop Kefauver movement. Kefauver hopes Truman remains neutral until after the July 21 convention and would welcome a campaign from him afterward. Truman, at a news conference, said he would stay neutral toward candidates for now but did not specify how long.
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Washington
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Truman
Kefauver
White House
Cincinnati Enquirer Sold to Portsmouth Steel Corp
Bulletin reports the Cincinnati Enquirer was sold today to Portsmouth Steel Corp acting for a employees group for 7.6 million dollars in cash. The sale was announced by Daniel W. Bell after the U S District Court approved the offer.
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Washington
Cincinnati Enquirer
Portsmouth Steel Corp
Daniel W. Bell
American Security and Trust Co
U. S. District Court
Koje Camp Quiet As Soldiers Seek Escape Tunnels
Koje Island Korea Army engineers dug around a key Korean War prisoner compound seeking escape tunnels but found none. Violent rain and hail lashed the island overnight with guards doubled at all 17 compounds and no trouble reported.
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Koje
Koje Island
Korea
North Rean
Journal items tease oddities and local quirks
In Middletown a woman asks legally violent questions at the police station while editors promise a Sunday feature on odd queries. A reporter describes a trip in an Army tank down Verity Parkway. Bachelors in Middletown organize from a sense of being forgotten men with plans to stay single.
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Middletown
Journal
Verity Parkway
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