Indemnity Sought for Americans Killed in Bolivia
The State department quietly presses for indemnity for the deaths of Albert Krefting of Seattle and T J H OConnor of Pasadena after Bolivian tin miners held them as hostages. Early settlement expected, likely funded by mining companies, with compensation also for two engineers injured.
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State Department
Albert Krefting
Seattle
Wash
T. J. H. O'Connor
Pasadena
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Political Tides Signal Fragile Regime Stability
The text notes a shaky political ground amid disorders and warns against public actions that could embarrass the regime. It suggests leaders will avoid public moves to avoid fueling the growing revolutionary movement and maintain caution in stance toward dissent.
Supersonic Plane Series Aims for Speed Supremacy
The United States is building 16 experimental planes to exceed prior speeds until the final craft reaches 1 900 miles per hour. The first six are named with several already flying, including the Bell X-11 as the first to break the sonic barrier, the X-2, and the Douglas built D558 Marks I and II. Top aeronautical engineers lead the program to secure speed supremacy and air power.
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United States
Scientists outline future supersonic plane design
Scientists say a vast force of supersonic planes could be built if needed. From scratch in two years they assembled data on a new field and report speeds up to 1500 miles per hour with swept back wings. above that speed wings revert to straight edges.
Johnson in the Dog House With Defense Secrety Critics
Secretary Louis Johnson faces backlash from many members of Congress over policy moves and defense budget choices. Tensions rise as opposition voices call for oversight and changes in direction.
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America
Louis Johnson
Johnson Faces Southern Resistance Over Armed Forces Policy
Senate and Mouse armed services committees clash with Johnson over wiping out segregation. Southern chairmen oppose the move while Senator Millard Tydings shows warmth toward Forrestal's successor. Republicans join in labeling Johnson political first, a defense man second. Observers say his doghouse on Capitol Hill will persist.
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Johnson
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Tydings
James Forrestal
Truman
Capitol Hill
Boner Cited as Turning Point in Rivalry Clash
An elusive player risks a major misstep as foes close in during a high stakes showdown. The line between success and error tightens as tensions rise and potential confrontations loom with the season on the line.
Remains of New Castle Veteran to Return Home
The body of T Sgt John Pappas, a New Castle veteran who died in the Pacific during World War II, is en route for final interment. His next of kin is George Pappas of 28 Charles Street. He is among 1,922 Americans being returned on the U S Army Transport John R Towle docking on the Pacific coast this week.
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New Castle
Pacific
Department of the Army
John Pappas
George Pappas
Charles Street
U.S. Army
John R. Towle
Pacific Coast
Governor Postpones Execution Dates
Harrisburg report states Governor James H. Duff postponed the scheduled electrocution after a Wednesday decision. Further details not provided in available text.
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Harrisburg
INS
James H. Duff
Philadelphia slayers scheduled for June 27 electrocutions
Two Philadelphia murder suspects Edward Hough and Aaron Turner face execution dates set for June 27 after Duff moved the date to late October. Hough appeals before the State Pardons Board while Turner appeals to the U S Supreme Court. Hough killed Patrolman Cecil Ingli during a 1947 holdup. Turner involved in a 1945 broom factory killings. Oil prospecting noted as 1932 Bahrein in Persian Gulf.
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Duff
Edward Hough
Aaron Turner
Hough
Turner
U. S. Supreme Court
Cecil Ingli
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