Ike Is Uninjured As Ramp Breaks
In Richmond Virginia General Eisenhower faced cheers from about twenty thousand supporters. A wooden ramp cracked as he descended the capitol steps, knocking several people down. He steadied himself with Sen Knowland's help, then quipped that he was not hurt as he prepared to fly to Columbia South Carolina. He will rest a few days before a long Western train trip.
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Spanish Poet Santayana 89 Dies in Convent in Rome
George Santayana philosopher and poet who spent most of his life outside Spain died Friday night in a Catholic convent clinic near the Roman Colosseum. Born Madrid December 16 1863 he lived in the United States from age nine until 1911 teaching at Harvard and later lecturing at Oxford and the Sorbonne. He was best known for his novel The Last Puritan.
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Eisenhower Ramp Collapse at Richmond Rally
At a Richmond gathering for Dwight D. Eisenhower, a ramp collapsed as the Republican nominee and Senator William Knowland stood near the center. Eisenhower dropped to his knees, was helped up by Knowland, and faced a stunned crowd of about 20,000. No serious injuries were reported amid the uproar and cheers.
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Four Killed in Crash on Southern Japan
A U S Air Force B U S hehi bomber crashed last night in Southern Japan killing three crewmembers and a passenger. Three bodies have been recovered and names of the victims are being withheld.
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Yanks And Belgians Repel Reds On Korean Hill
U S and Belgian infantry beat off 300 Chinese Reds in a seven hour battle for a hill on the Korean Western Front three miles northeast of Kelly Hill in the Chorwon sector. Belgian troops joined American forces late, eight MIG jets were shot down this week, bringing September kills to 56. General Van Fleet praised the Eighth Army and the 38th Regiment for their performance at Old Baldy and the Punchbowl sector.
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U S backs Kennan as Moscow critic fights envoy
The United States affirmed support for Ambassador George F. Kennan amid a Kremlin led propaganda push. Officials noted possible removal of Kennan and discussed whether the Soviet ambassador Georgi N. Zarubin might be recalled and the Moscow embassy run by a junior diplomat until a new president takes office.
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Yugoslavia Vows Aid Pact With Turkey If Attacked
Yugoslav General Pavle Yakitchich said in Ankara that Yugoslavia will stand with Turkey in case of attack. The statement follows talks in Athens on defense cooperation in the Balkan area. Western diplomats have hoped Tito would join an informal regional alliance.
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Warren says he will win in November and campaign for Ike
Governor Earl Warren in Sacramento asserts victory in November for the GOP ticket and agrees to differ on some points. He accepted an invitation to speak in an Eastern state for the ticket, with location and date to be announced by the Republican National Committee. Warren notes Eisenhower’s opposition to public health insurance, a program Warren supports, and says he favors universal military training while Eisenhower opposes while selective service operates.
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Millionaire Lias Arrested for Deportation
G Lias a 32 year old West Virginia sportsman of Greek origin and weighing about 400 pounds was seized by immigration authorities in Pittsburgh on a deportation warrant. He last entered the United States at San Francisco in September 1935 without a passport, the Justice Department announced.
Sportsman Seized For Illegal Entry
William Lias, a Wheeling Downs owner known as a bootleg fortune maker, was arrested for illegal entry into the United States in 1935, free on $2000 bail awaiting a hearing and facing possible deportation. He is linked to large unpaid taxes and receivership actions against his holdings.
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Stevenson to Name Fund Contributors and Recipients
Governor Stevenson in Indiana campaign trail denounces Eisenhower Jenner Taft while promising a bare bone economy and defending a controversial illness fund. He teases a Kentucky stop with Barkley, Paducah talk, Louisville appearance, and a foreign policy address in Louisville Memorial Auditorium.
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Soviet Troops Reported South of Yalu River Airfield
North Korean security officer Lt. Lee Dong Yup said in an interview that about 20 Russians in Chinese Communist uniforms were seen at Sin uiju Airfield south of the Yalu in June 1951. He also cited Russian advisers to the North Korean army and pilots in Communist jets heard over MIG Alley.
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Second Arrest In Brink’s Robbery Case
The FBI announced a second arrest in the Brink’s armored car robbery near Washington. Charles Wesley Kight, 22, a Brink’s relief driver, admitted helping plan the theft for a 50 50 share but apparently took no part in the actual hold up outside the hotel. He is charged with bank robbery and larceny and held awaiting formal complaints while Ray Eugene Farmer, 26, a former Brink’s guard, faces grand jury action.
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Japs Are Definite Ship Blown to Bits
TOKYO The Japanese Coast Guard said the scientific observation ship with 31 Japanese aboard was blown to bits near a boiling undersea volcano. The vessel, missing since Tuesday, carried nine scientists and 22 crewmen. Far East Air Force planes and Japanese ships searched the area without success as wreckage was spotted and a buoy from the ill fated craft was recovered.
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Scaffolding Collapse Kills Eleven in Santiago
Eleven workers died when scaffolding collapsed at a newly completed downtown building in Santiago Chile. Seventeen others were injured in the disaster as rescue teams worked through the rubble and authorities investigated the cause.
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Denver Mint Faces Surplus Gold At Denver Branch
Denver branch of the U S Mint holds nearly six billion dollars in unrefined gold vaults. Mint director Gladys Morelock says refining delays due to funding and demand for silver coinage have left storage tight. Refining could cut bulk, freeing space, with an estimated 7 million ounces refined next year worth about 27 million dollars. The Mint seeks workers to assist refining under scrutiny.
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Truman Off Tonight On 15 Day Tour
President Truman begins an 8500 mile 15 day campaign tour to urge voters against Republicans citing isolationist policy and corruption probes. He will cover 24 states with speeches in Buffalo New York San Francisco and more while his daughter Margaret travels with him. Mitch Mitchell the Union Station porter runs the private car and the Democratic Committee funds the trip estimated at 21000 with Treasury Secret Service and safety measures accompanying the train.
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Stevenson to disclose donors and recipients of Illinois fund
Gov Stevenson plans to name contributors and beneficiaries of a state expense fund that supplemented salaries for officials who left private jobs. Several cabinet members and state directors deny extra pay while others acknowledge gifts. He indicated a further statement tonight to publicize names and details of the fund.
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Wisconsin and Minnesota Weather Outlook Sunday
The bulletin forecasts fair and warm conditions across Wisconsin with nights around 30 to 58 degrees and Sunday highs near 85 to 90. Minnesota expects fair conditions with cooler north areas and highs near 30 to 85 in the north and 25 to 90 elsewhere. Northwestern observations report morning readings and a Friday temperature pattern from Backstaff Observatory notes.
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Sea Defense Zone Formed in Korea Area
Gen. Mark Clark announced the U S Navy has created a sea defense zone around South Korean waters and nearby islands to bar enemy agents and prevent attacks. He named Koje and Cheju islands where prisoners of war are held and said investigations show violence by terroristic prisoners was aided by agents landed from North Korea. The zone aims to protect UN lines of communication and prevent contraband or enemy entry into Korea.
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