Four Americans Accused of Spying on Trans-Siberian Train
Moscow paper Trud alleges four US embassy military staff rode a Moscow to Khabarovsk train last September and photographed air fields bridges radio stations and fuel dumps. The embassy gave no comment and the men remain at large in Europe with one likely in Germany.
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Moscow
Today
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Trud
Tutourist Bureau
United States
Howard L. Feichlin
Martin J. Manhoff
Walter A. McKinney
Ant
Air Force
Lgt
Eugene Wiliams
G. Kharin
Soviet Union
Feldlin
Manhoff
Williams
McKinnesy
Europe
Germany
Kharin
Appliance Tax Cut in Half By Vote in Senate
The Senate voted 64 to 23 to cut excise taxes on household appliances by 50 percent, including refrigerators stoves irons and toasters as part of a broad bill. Supporters argued reductions could extend to cars radios TVs and other items while opponents warned of broader tax effects.
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Senate
Washington En Bass
Pene D. Millikin
R-Cole
Finance Committee
Expadha
Eee
Zima
Oka
Slash
GOF
John J. Williams
U-Dell
Millikin
Paul H. Douglas
D-Hl
George Sways
Juwcay
Douglas
Walter F. George D-Gat
George
Washington
Wiley and McCarthy
Wisconsin
Ferguson and Potter
Michigan
French Kill 28 Vietminh In Indochina
French army reports tanks and mobile units killed 28 Vietminh rebels in a fresh clash inside the southern perimeter of Dien Bien Phu. The tally followed a prior claim of 175 enemy dead in a larger engagement, as intensive U S supplied air strikes continued to pound rebel positions and supply lines from Red China.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Red China
Japanese School Teacher Bill Passage Assured
Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida wins Diet support to pass two bills banning political activity by school teachers. If enacted, all primary and junior high teachers would be government employees and barred from political talk.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshida
Army Dispute To Come First McCarthy Told
Washington political clash over the Army-McCarthy inquiry escalated as Sen. McCarthy demanded interim hearings on Communist activity in defense plants while the Senate subcommittee pressed ahead with the Army dispute probe. McClellan opposed any other hearings, stating the panel had voted to halt additional inquiries.
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McCarthy
Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
John L. McClellan
Ark
Subcommittee
Evacuations After Fire At Eau Claire Hotel
Forty people evacuated from the Hotel Eau Claire after a fourth floor room burned. No injuries reported. Fire Chief Ernest Moss said damage would be several thousand dollars and criticized hotel management for not triggering a fire alarm. Police arrested Dean Hawkins of Chicago on drunkenness charges.
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Eau Claire
Wis
U.P
Ernest Moss
Dean S. Hawkins
Chicago
Moss
Gunmen Free Prisoner Then Arrested After Inside Job
Two armed men forced into Monroe County Penitentiary in Rochester released a prisoner and fled with two guards wallets and keys. Police arrested the gunmen and one escaped inmate hours later, locating them in a hotel and downtown alley. Mendella remained at large as agents continued the investigation.
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Rochester
N.Y
Monroe County Penitentiary
Monroe County
George
Duke) Bonner
Washington
Seager
Paul R. Freeman
James Compton
Coshocton
Ohio
Bonner
Freeman
Clyde H. Jefferds
James Marshall
Jefferds
Compton
Anthony Mendella
Mendella
John W. McKenzie
Dock Strike Faces Fragmentation as AFL Claims Losses Rise
New York reports show the AFL contending the rival ILA strike is breaking apart after 20 days and 275 million dollars in losses. Crossed picket lines reach 4,000 from the AFL-ILA, while 27 of 56 NYC ships operate amid a wider port slowdown.
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New York
AFL
AFL International Longshoremens Assn
ILA
AFL- Iila
Bradley
William V. Bradley
Shel
New York City
John Dwyer
Milwaukeep
Afl-Ila
John di Tra
G. G. Tegnell
State Chamber of
Joseph Schalla
di Trapani
Schine Denied CID Entry After Camp Gordon Training
Pvt. G. David Schine, linked to McCarthy investigations, has his application for the Army Criminal Investigations Division denied after completing eight weeks of military police training at Camp Gordon Georgia. He will graduate in a public ceremony Saturday morning.
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Camp Gordon Ga
David Schine
Army
Bhamed
Lechine
CID
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
McCarthy
Roy Cohn
Schine
Eearrier Trainmig
Ft Dix
Cohn
Camp Gordon
Heated Debate Over Parole Office Jurisdiction
The Winnebago County board discussed moving the day parole office from the sheriff’s jurisdiction to a separate county function. Sheriff Victor Jordan and parole officer Jerome Gabert debated control, with Gabert calling for more legislation and tighter post jail supervision under the Huber Act. The board adjourned without a decision as Jordan questioned the need for a change.
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Winnebago County
Victor Jordan
Jerome Gabert
Gabert
County Day
Steinhilber
Oshkosh
Jordan
Snem F
Jurion
Explosion Blasts Downtown Atlanta Building Fire
An explosion ripped through a six story downtown Atlanta building, blowing out a wall and sparking a two hour blaze that threatened nearby offices. Firefighters battled roaring flames six feet high as embers showered Peachtree Street. one worker injured when knocked by debris, others rescued as crews searched for trapped pedestrians.
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Atlanta
Eo Stanew
Peachiter St
Suspend Efforts For Israel-Jordan Parley
UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold said efforts to convene Israel and Jordan on border troubles are suspended. Israel’s prime minister Sharett urged early Council action while the Mixed Armistice Commission awaits verdict on the Negev bus ambush killing 11 Israelis. Jordan denied any pact to meet. Western powers wary until evidence is sifted.
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United Nations
U.N
Dag Hammars
Kjold
Jordan
Israel
Security Council
Moshe Sharett
Washington
Paris
London
Egypt
Seuz Canal
Daz Hammarskjold
Kibya
United States
Abba Eban
Dulles
Eban
Moshe Sharect
Jerusalem
Sharett
Near East
Particles Fall on Japan From Russia Arctic Tests
A report claims radioactive particles reach Japan from Russian Arctic atomic tests. The Socialist Party pressures for international controls as U S authorities confirm radiation concerns and discuss compensation for Japanese fishermen affected by a hydrogen blast.
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Japan
Russia
Arctic
Toryo
Arctic Circle
Shireyoshi Matsumae
Far East
Mac
Mht
Socialist Party
Peish
Hen Atotic
E¢Nerey
Sebera
United States
U.S
Bikin
John M. Alhson
Cle RY
I Swana
Atomic Energy Ce
Garmere
Geferm.nce
Chiang Pledges Years To Mainland Recovery
Chiang Kai-shek pledges his remaining years to recovering mainland China from the Reds and establishing a free democratic and independent China. In a National Assembly closing speech he indicated another term and welcomed discussions aiding democracy in China.
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Taipeh
Formas
Chang Kai-she
China
Cimagh
Contesm
Radford Reports On Indochina Situation
Admiral Arthur W. Radford told President Biseger the joint French‑American view on Indochina, noting cautious optimism yet concerns over French and Vietnamese forces. He cited supply and ammunition needs at Da Nang and warned the standstill could delay key parts of the agenda.
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Washington
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Verein
Bisege
Incochina
Radford
Ce Cief
Indochina
Runferd
Esenhser
Om Sapts
TS Teatrate
Indashian
Saifee
Mg Pranteir van Rudiord
Ely Mle
Tornado Warnings Hit Ohio and Dixie Areas From Storm System
Tornado warnings extended across parts of the Ohio Valley and Dixie as a cold front spawned 14 twisters in the Southwest and moved east. Forecasters warned of possible tornadoes until mid afternoon in a 60 mile belt from Evansville Indiana to Cleveland Ohio.
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United Press
Ohio Valley
Dixie
U.S
Evansville
Ind
Cleveland
Ohio
Greenwood
Miss
Nashville
Wisconsin Sees Needed Rain Across State
Heavy rainfall covered Wisconsin in the last 24 hours with Kenosha recording 1.89 inches the heaviest since 1952 and Milwaukee airport at 0.9 inch. South state soil benefits were noted while Beloit and Beloit Park Falls and Wausau posted low temps around 42. Thunderstorms appeared in the far south with lingering rain and fog statewide.
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United Press
Wisconsin
Kenosha
Milwaukee
Whitnall Park
Bel
Wisconsin Weather Forecast and Observations
Weather bulletin from Wisconsin reports cloudy and windy conditions with flurries in the north and east tonight and Friday. Temperatures tonight near 20 to 28 degrees south and west and 25 to 32 degrees southeast with highs Friday around 28 to 34. Winds 20 to 30 mph shifting from south to west and then northwest. Randall gauge notes no change at Menasha dam crest. Buckstaff Observatory records show a maximum of 39 and minimum of 28 for the day, with light snowfall and ground cover setbacks.
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Arneth
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Mosto
Mosthern
Ferry
Randall Gauze
Fox River
Menasha Dam
Buckstaff Obervatory
Wedarin
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