Allied Air Blitz on Pyongyang Drives War Tactics
B29 Superforts and fighter-bombers bombed Pyongyang and surrounding areas in a record 1,330 sorties, dropping over 1,400 tons as part of a renewed tough policy. The 24 hour strike hit depots, factories, and troop sites, while losses included one F84 and one MIG jet. Truce talks at Panmunjom resumed with brief sessions and a new armistice push.
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Natural Gas Rate Increase Is Suspended
The Power Commission suspended a proposed wholesale natural gas rate hike by Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Co of Detroit amounting to about 3 872 000 yearly. Hearings on the two consolidated increases were set for Sept 16 with objections from Wisconsin and Michigan Public Service Commissions the cities of Milwaukee and Detroit and several customer groups. About 16 utility customers across Michigan Wisconsin Iowa and Missouri would be affected.
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Destroyer Leader McCain Is Launched In Bath Maine
The 29 million dollar destroyer leader McCain slides into water today named for the late Adm John S McCain USN commander of Carrier Task Force 38 in World War II. It will be christened by Mrs John S McCain Jr wife of the admiral's son and Navy captain.
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West Europe hails Eisenhower GOP nomination
London reports that major West European papers greet General Eisenhower as the Republican nominee with relief. Officials avoid comment while Foreign Office spokesmen note he is admired and respected. Papers say his victory should ensure continued U S military and economic aid against communism in Europe.
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Nixon Sees Communism as Great Issue in Campaign
Senator Richard M. Nixon of California argues the fight against communism is the central issue of the presidential race. He says the Democratic administration has failed to curb Communist aggression and calls for a stronger, more effective program to protect the nation from threats abroad and at home.
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Eisenhower Appeals to United Republicans in Dixie
Southern Republicans express hope Eisenhower can carry the South in November and attract disaffected Democrats. Texas Louisiana Georgia Republicans praise his pledge to campaign nationwide and to tour the region. Nixon backs Ike on key issues and hints at a broader GOP unity plan amid post nomination tensions.
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Steel strike talks continue as industry and union meet in Pittsburgh
CIO United Steelworkers president Philip Murray plans another Pittsburgh meeting with industry officials to resolve the 41 day steel strike. Participants include John A. Stephens of U. S. Steel, Ben Moreell of Jones & Laughlin, and Joseph Larkin of Bethlehem Steel as negotiators discuss ore shipments and a 26 cent pay package while a union shop remains a major hurdle. In Washington, President Truman pushes a fighting all out Fair Deal platform to boost Democratic hopes against Eisenhower, outlining Civil Rights, health, Social Security, and expanded public power as key goals.
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Balloon Halts In Skies Over Green Bay City
A silver weather balloon tracked for General Mills appeared over Green Bay Wisconsin on Friday evening. Police and weather stations received numerous calls about a “saucer” in the sky as the 113 foot craft stayed aloft at 50 000 to 60 000 feet. The pilot planned a Sunday descent and warned winds could push it toward Lake Michigan.
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Tortured by Reds Attny Reveals Beijing Ordeal
Robert T. Bryan an American attorney, reports brutal treatment by Chinese Communists during 46 months imprisonment. He says hose beatings and spinal drug injections forced confessions, and he was deported from China June 26 aboard the President Cleveland.
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Five Miners Die In Shaft Fall At Grange Gold Mine
Five miners perished after a fall of about one mile down the main shaft at Grange Gold Mine in Free State with seven others killed in a similar fall nine days earlier. The incident is a grim reminder of dangerous conditions in South Africa’s mining industry.
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Stevenson Seeks No Nomination for President
Illinois governor Adlai Stevenson declares he wants no presidential nomination as delegates at the Democratic national convention face a draft issue. The statement, issued by press secretary William Flanagan, says his aim remains election as Illinois governor and does not alter his position despite party leaders discussing a possible draft. He predicts a Democratic nominee will beat Eisenhower in November.
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Brazilian airliner crashes into Atlantic near Salvador
A Brazilian government airline flight with 31 aboard went down in the Atlantic about 37 miles southwest of Salvador, Brazil. The Air Force announced the crash last night amid chaotic and unclear casualty details. Survivors were reportedly sighted near the beach as officials assessed the scene.
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OPS to Cut Staff In Half by Sept 1
Washington The Office of Price Stabilization will cut its staff by half by September 1 due to reduced operating funds. Price Chief Arnall announced 540 of 9,500 field employees and 700 of 2,500 national headquarters staff will be dismissed. In 13 cities merged district and regional offices.
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Eisenhower Nomination Toasted at Europe Defense HQ
Allied Powers in Europe toasted Dwight D. Eisenhower's nomination as Republican presidential candidate. The victory was announced at a cocktail party in the officers lounge of Western Defense Command headquarters.
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Revenue Collector in Delaware Resigns
The Bureau of Internal Revenue accepted the resignation of Ernest Killen as Delaware collector of internal revenue. Commissioner John B. Dunlap said the action was not related to Killen's official conduct. Killen, appointed Oct. 16, 1950, is the ninth collector to leave in the past year amid tax investigations and resignations.
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Keys to Jail Lost in Mogultrie City Misprint Headache
MOULTRIE Ga Police report keys to the city jail are missing. Officer Jesse Hunter says the jail cannot be opened until the keys are found. A stray remark hints at a headache among those involved, but details are unclear due to the garbled text.
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Eisenhower Nixon Rally In Campaign Drive For Presidency
General Dwight D. Eisenhower heads a Republican campaign tour across the country with Senator Richard M. Nixon as his running mate. Nixon, 29, is highlighted as the party’s new bid for youth support. The ticket solidified after a decisive 23rd ballot at the GOP convention. Eisenhower plans a closed conference with GOP lawmakers and may appoint Arthur Summerfield as national chairman, with Sincair Weeks likely next in line if Summerfield declines.
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Weather summary from Northwestern Observations
Partly cloudy tonight with scattered showers in northwest and extreme north regions. Sunday mostly cloudy with possible thundershowers in north and west. Cooler temperatures expected. lows 56 to 62 northwest and 63 to 70 southeast. highs 70 to 90 with varying regional forecasts.
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