Eisenhower Says McCarthy Army Row Damages U.S. Prestige
President Eisenhower told reporters the McCarthy Army controversy has cost the United States international prestige and hinted at a strong, united front against Communism in Southeast Asia. He defended Secretary Stevens and backed Dulles in shaping a cohesive stance for Indochina and related security aims.
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Dickenson Found Guilty in Army Court Martial
Eight man Army court martial found Corporal Dickenson guilty of supplying information to Red Chinese captors and plans to escape a buddy. He received ten years hard labor and a dishonorable discharge. verdict to be reviewed by an Army board. Dickenson’s lawyer announced intent to appeal if the board upholds the ruling.
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Korea
Three Boys Die in Pontiac House Fire
In Pontiac Michigan a fire at the Jesse Keel home in Oakland County killed three boys Neorman 14 Douglas 12 and Kenneth 10. The parents Jesse 43 and Jean 43 were hospitalized with critical burns. A passing truck driver alerted authorities and fire crews to the blaze. the cause remains undetermined.
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Poncac General Hospital
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Weather forecast excerpt from March 5 edition
The note lists sunrise and sunset times for Leneth, March 5, noting cloudy morning and afternoon. The column includes observed temperatures around 36 at 7:30 a.m. and a forecasted 44 with cloudy conditions. Observers and times appear garbled but indicate standard daily weather summary.
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Flood Crest At La Crosse Returns With Higher Forecast
The Mississippi flood crest for La Crosse was raised again as the Hatfield dam released water from the Black River. Expected crest at La Crosse is 14.5 feet Friday, with evacuations continuing on Pettibone and Green Islands as residents relocate to relatives in the city. Carrier deliveries continue by boat and cars are parked on the turnpike.
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Four Die In Outagamie County Collision
Four people were killed in a head on crash on Highway 45 one mile west of the Highway 76 junction in Outagamie County. Victims include Henry W. Stever 63 and his wife 53 of New London and August R. Gast 35 and his wife Marion 30 of Kaukauna. The 1952 Studebaker and 1936 Ford were both wrecked, with last rites planned for Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New London.
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Reds Close In On Dien Bien Phu Fort
Reports from Hanoi indicate Communist forces are within 400 yards of Dien Bien Phu's fortress core as French reinforcements parachute in. German and U S sources say additional American C T Gl obaster planes carry more troops to Indochina while battles rage in the valley and a two month siege continues.
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Oshkosh Board Rejects North Point School Bids
Oshkosh school commissioners rejected all bids for the proposed North Point elementary school after a four hour special meeting. Architects were authorized to readvertise with plan modifications to save costs, while governors empowered to approve further changes not affecting educational value. The first bid package exceeded the $242 600 budget by 26 336. Low bidders included A W Jeske Construction Oshkosh Plymouth Plumbing Heating Plymouth Wisconsin and Evri.
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Wet and Cold Spell Looks Set to Ease Across Regions
A damp chilly period is expected to ease gradually, with temperatures rising modestly and snow showers tapering off. Forecasters note lingering cold pockets in coastal areas while interiors see a slow warming trend through the week.
Japanese Will Start Anti H Bomb Petition
A fragmentary text notes plans for anti H bomb petition activity. Named entities and locations are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference to dates and groups suggests a civic action or campaign. Further readable details are not provided.
Primaries produce orderly lineups with no major upsets
Washington reports five states held primary elections shaping November contests without notable upsets. Voters chose candidates for Senate, 53 House seats, and four governorships in Alabama, Indiana, Ohio, New Mexico, and Florida, with Alabama often rendering nomination as election.
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Laurie Rattle
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Britain Agrees To Open Talks On Southeast Asia Pact
Geneva reports Britain will begin preliminary military talks on a Southeast Asia security pact amid Eisenhower calls for new collective security against communism. London denies formal discussions but says talks at staff level are under way as Eden and Dulles seek guarantees for a strong stand in Indochina.
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Eisenhower
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Southeast Asia
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Selwyn Lloyd
House of Commons
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India
Indochina
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New Zealand
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Ceylon
Burma
Indonesia
Anthony Eden
U.S
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Eden
Walter Bede Smith
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Assa Enantt
Asing
Colianba
iNewland
McCarthy Attacks FBI Letter In Army Hearing
Senator McCarthy challenged a document he says is an FBI warning to the Army about security risks. Special counsel Hubert Collier testified Hoover denied sending a copy on January 26 1951.
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Hoover Ials
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Bolling
Seaway Faces Final Hurdle In House Vote
In Washington the contentious St. Lawrence Seaway cleared a House debate for the first time in 30 years with a close expected Thursday showdown. The administration backed bill would borrow 195 million dollars to build a 27 foot deep waterway linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. Canada threatens to act if the United States delays. Railroads coastal interests and coal groups oppose.
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Atlantic Ocean
Town Smashed In New Greek Quakes
Report from Crema Greece describes a devastating tremor that struck central Greece causing widespread damage. Notable details include a 625 pound sturgeon landed by fishermen amid the chaos and ongoing efforts to assess the aftermath.
Drug From Roots of Asian Plant Calms Mental Patients in Hours
A historical note reports a plant extract from Asian roots offering rapid calming effects for mental patients. The claim mentions experimental use and timing of relief but lacks clear scientific validation. Details are fragmentary and difficult to verify from the surviving text.
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