Allies Need Aid, Ridgway Warns Congress
Gen. Matthew Ridgway told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Allied airpower remains gravely short and supplies and ammunition are deficient. He urged approval of a $5.8 billion foreign aid package, warning NATO nations still face gaps in logistics and reserves. He warned Soviet satellites have strengthened air power and offensive capability while airpower remains the弱点.
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Plot to Bomb Perons Office Is Uncovered
Buenos Aires police guard all public buildings and transit hubs after government reports a plotted arson attack on President Perons office and the Capitol. Investigators say mapped by exile activists returning from Uruguay the plan included explosives and a target at the labor ministry and labor union buildings with several related bombings already claimed casualties.
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19 Die as Delta Plane Crashes in East Texas
Lone survivor Mrs. Hazel Cox, 21, of Panama City Florida described the crash six miles west of Waskom on the Louisiana Texas line. The DC-3 from Dallas to Atlanta exploded in rain and hail, killing pilot co pilot hostess and 16 passengers including a two month old. Cox may have broken leg and ribs. she woke as the plane plunged through trees and flames.
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Fortress City Is Retaken By French Forces
French forces under Gen Raoul Salan retook Xieng Khouang a Viet Minh held fortress city in Indochina. In a separate battle 5,000 Communist rebels were routed as paratroopers tanks and air power breached the Yen Vi defense line guarding the Hanoi rice bowl. French forces hailed their biggest Indochina victory in six months and feared a renewed Viet Minh assault nearby.
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UN Military and Political Heads Review Korean Truce Plan
U N military and political leaders held secret talks in Tokyo to complete a truce formula aimed at breaking the Korean deadlock and showing unity among nations fighting the Reds. Gen Mark W Clark Lt Gen William K Harrison and Robert D Murphy drafted plans for a 11 am Wednesday meeting at Panmunjom with the Communists, with Harrison to carry the plan to Korea after a final session.
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Britain Breaks Back Of Revolt In Malaya
In London Sir Gerald Templer announced Britain has broken the back of the Communist revolt in Malaya. He said at a news conference the Communists are down but not finished, still retaining dangerous armed potential.
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Churchill cites constant exchanges on Korean truce views
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons Britain and the United States continually exchange views on Panmunjom talks. He reiterated US mandate by the United Nations and said Britain may express opinions frankly while not altering allied unity. He warned against premature participation by domestic figures and favored a high level big-power conference soon.
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Wisconsin and Minnesota Weather Summary
The forecast shows Mostly fair conditions in Wisconsin tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures in the northwest. Minnesota expects partly cloudy skies tonight, cooler southeast, then partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with highs around the mid 60s in Wisconsin and upper 70s in Minnesota. Temperature readings from the Northwestern Observations report 63 at 7:30 am, 67 at noon, with high 64 and low 46 for the day. rainfall none.
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American Sabre Jet Ace Claims Twelve MIGs Downed
Seoul reports Allied air battles over North Korea as 12 Communist MIGs are shot down today. Capt. Joe McConnell, weighing 140 pounds, claims his 4th 15th and 16th kills making him the first triple jet ace in history. Manuel Fernandez saw his bid halted when denied 25 more missions despite 14 MIGs down. George Rudell achieves another ace with a fifth confirmed kill in Monday’s dogfights.
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U S Official Hit in Face in Iran Incidents
An American official, Jim Cook of the Point Four information unit, was struck in the face as a crowd attacked and coasted a U S vehicle near a church stop. Crowds chanted Go Home as assailants from a youth group and sympathizers of the Tudeh party converged near Tehran and a Paul Fou station wagon was pursued. No U S persons were reported injured and authorities could not identify the Americans.
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Riots in Kano Nigeria Kill 20, Injure 150
Twenty people died and about 150 were injured during weekend riots in Kano, northern Nigeria. Reports say the city faced widespread chaos as authorities declared a state of emergency across the area. Local officials and British authorities were cited in initial accounts.
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Taft Signals Profits Tax Should Stay Temporarily
Washington is told by Senate Majority Leader Taft that the excess profits tax, though vicious in some aspects, should be continued to provide needed revenue for the budget. He notes it targets big firms but admits no fair way to define excess profits. The tax, at a maximum 8 percent, faces a July 1 expiry unless extended. Taft questions Eisenhower’s stance on renewal and cites White House budget pressures.
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Rep Hull 82 Badger Solon Dies at Hospital
Merlin Hull 82 eldest U S congressman died in La Crosse at Lutheran Hospital after a bout with pulmonary complications following an operation. He had served 21 years in the House and died Sunday morning with wife and son at his Black River Falls home.
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Oatis Reaches U S From Prague Prison Stay
William N Oatis, AP foreign correspondent, arrives at Idlewild from Frankfurt after 25 months in a Prague jail on spy charges. He and his wife greet him. he describes prison psychological treatment and reflects on press objectivity under Czech rule. He spoke of American press freedom and his post release plans with Alan J. Gould.
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London
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Wind Conditions Delay Atomic Test Near Nevada Proving Grounds
The scheduled nuclear shot at the Yorca Flat proving grounds, 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, was postponed 24 hours due to wind. This marks the third straight 24 hour delay and the fourth postponement in the current test series as wind could push the blast toward populated areas.
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Half of intellectually fitted youths fail to reach college
A National Manpower Council report finds fewer than half of intellectually equipped youths enter college, with many subsequently delaying or forfeiting degrees. It urges a presidential commission to review research and development impact, expanded state and local college support, deferment to finish education, and military policy changes to allow graduate study before active service.
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British Team Begins Final Ascent of Mount Everest
Katmandu reports say Col. John Hunt-led British climbers have begun their final assault on Everest. The expedition started under favorable weather and established a base camp at a saddle near the summit of the world’s highest peak, 29,000 feet high.
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