Easter Around the World Draws Large Crowds
Easter services drew massive crowds as Christians in the United States, Vatican City, and Jerusalem observed the Resurrection. President Eisenhower attended a D.C. church service, while Pope Pius XII blessed the world from St. Peter's Square. In Jerusalem, pilgrims joined Orthodox and Catholic rites at holy sites. Easter parades in New York drew a record two million amid mild weather, as London faced a newsroom strike and cooler celebrations.
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Early Attack Not Planned in Formosa Area
Secretary Stevens returning from the Far East tour said he does not foresee an imminent Chinese Communist offensive in Formosa. He declared Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists could "give a very good account of themselves" if attacked. He spoke after meetings with military chiefs and officials in Japan, South Korea, and Formosa. He noted no early attack was expected.
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Communist Answers and Military Projections Across Korea
The Army secretary cited notable improvement in Nationalist forces and a better general economy linked to aid programs. Sen Chavez noted Radford’s closed-session claim of no near-term emergency, while Carney’s briefing warned of a possible Red strike on Matsu. The debate touched prosecutions of former POWs for treason.
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176 Possible Treason Cases Are Considered
Washington reports the Justice Department is examining 176 possible treason cases and expects many more involving GIs captured by the Communists in Korea. Assistant Attorney General William F. Tompkins, the security chief, said a large number of potential espionage cases are under review, with no plan to prosecute all rank and file Communist party members.
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Court brushes aside charges in Provoo trial appeal
A federal judge ruled that Provoo and associate Mwir cannot receive a fair trial this time, dismissing or delaying charges. The government retains the option to appeal the decision as the case moves through the process in Baltimore.
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