U.N. Proposes Two Man Subcommittee at Kaesong Talks
The United Nations command proposed a two man sub committee with two aides to break a 15 day deadlock over fixing the armistice line in Korea at Kaesong. Nam Il reviewed a written copy overnight and a reply was expected. Joy urged a compromise while Ridgway warned that U.N. forces will meet any red escalation with force if war is chosen.
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U.N
Kaesong
Korea
United Nations Command
C. Turner Joy
Namil
Phoenix
Nam Il
Joy
Matthew B. Ridgway
Voice of the
U.N. Command
Doomed Chicago Slayer Kills Jail Guard Escapes Death Row
Chicago reports a doomed slayer, Harry Williams, age 20, killed guard George Turley and fled Cook County jail after overpowered, used a vent and rope to escape. Warden Scanlan ordered shoot to kill, $1,000 reward offered. Williams linked to prior murders and assaults. hunger for escape and lethal force evident. Williams' comrade, Raymond Jenko, remained in cell. both tied to a string of crimes including a purse snatching and officer shooting.
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Chicago
Harry Williams
Cook County
JATL
Philip Scanlan
John E. Babb
Babb
Williams
Hawkins
Scanlan
Raymond Jenko
William
Jenko
George Turley
Turley
Bridewell Hospital
Mary Scott
Truman Raps False Charges In Witch Hunts
President Truman denounced hatemongers and char acter assassins who spread fear by unproved accusations saying they aim to force hysteria and silence dissent. He spoke at the American Legion dedication in Washington. Senator Benton urged ousting McCarthy, who challenged Truman to a 1952 showdown, while Taft and Humphrey commented on the political clash.
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McCarthy
Wis
Truman
Washington
American Legion
Benton
Conn
Senate
Wisconsin
Couple’s Three Children Hurt As Auto Flips
A Phoenix couple, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Smith, were killed when their car left Highway 89 near Cameron, struck a bank, and overturned. Their two daughters Ila and Mavis and son Kay, ages 13 to 15, were seriously injured. The sheriff’s office said Mrs. Smith fell asleep at the wheel while driving to visit Mrs. Gordon Cedarstrom of Lehi, Utah.
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Flagstaff
Phoenix
Victor Smith
E. Medlock
Ila
Mavis
Kay
Coconino County
Pierre Fabian
Pierre
Rene L. Fabian
John Care University
Cleveland
Truman Note Pledges U S Aid To Korea
In Pusan Korea on Aug 15 President Truman told Korean leaders that the United States will not fail or forsake Korea. The message to Syngman Rhee was read at a Republic of Korea anniversary event with parades, speeches, and calls to reject a 38th Parallel armistice. Supporters praised U.S. and U.N. roles as Gen. Ridgway asserted that armed aggression does not pay.
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Truman
Humphrey
Minn
Pusan
Korea
Harry S. Truman
Syngman Rhee
Republic of Korea
Republic
U.S
John J. Muccio
Korean Assembly
P. H. Shinicky
Pete Sarason
U.N. Rehabilitation Commission
President Rhee
Rhee
United States
United Nations
Matthew B. Ridgway
Seoul
U S Assails Czechs Sentencing Of Oatis
The United States asked the United Nations to urge revocation of Prague sentences on news correspondents, criticizing Czechoslovakia for imprisoning AP chief William N. Oatis and urging protection of press freedom. U.S. Delegate Walter Kotschnig presented the resolution calling for personal restraints to be removed and for arbitrary punishments to be revoked. He cited Oatis’s 10 year jail term on spying charges and warned of a broader pattern against Western correspondents in the region.
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Geneva
United States Today
United Nations
Associated Press
William N. Oatis
U.S
Czechoslovakia
Walter Kotschnig
U.N. Economic and Social Council
Oatis
Prague
Kotschnig
Council
Soviet Union
Communist
Daily Worker of
New York
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Albania
Clementis
Phoenix Boy Dies Suddenly at 12 in Phoenix
Richard Lee Cox 12, of 2033 E Cypress Phoenix, died at St. Josephs Hospital after convulsions and a head injury suspected from a pool incident. He attended Southern California Military Academy last year and was in seventh grade. An autopsy was planned to determine cause of death.
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Phoenix
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Richard Lee Cox
Stanley Cox
E. Cypress
Coronado Pool
North 12Th Street
Richard
Southern California Military Academy
Long Beach
300 Future Farmers To Open Convention
Prescott August 15 more than 300 Future Farmers of America attend their annual leadership conference and three day convention. State president Max Kartchner of St David presides at 7 30 p m. Hassayampa Hotel hosts a dinner for state officers and 52 delegates with five Standard Oil college scholarships awarded totaling 350 to Bruce Brooks and 250 to Dean Crowe Douglas Langford Clinton Tolvy and Ralph Christenson Alternate winners Pete Shumway and Kenneth Parkhurst. An official band from 12 chapters performs for the first time at a state FFA convention tonight and national vice president Robert L Smith of Bakersfield outlines aims urging active participation.
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Esther Clark
FFA
Hassayampa
O. S. Stapley Company
Standard Oil Co
Bruce Brooks
Tolleson
Star Farmer
Arizona
H. E. Gunnels
Phoenix
Standard
Pete Shumway
Snowflake
Kenneth M. Parkhurst
Chandler
Stapley
Farm Youth Organization
Robert L. Smith
Bakersfield
Calif
Vets To Vote On Red Bail Combat Pay
Members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart hold their five day national convention at Hotel Westward Ho. They prepare resolutions seeking higher combat pay for Korea troops, bail denial for suspected Communists, and opposition to aid to Franco Spain. National commander Joseph Goodin of Johnson City Tennessee says they will also memorialize the armed services to boost the Purple Heart ranking and seek Acheson’s ouster. A resolution for ousting Acheson was adopted at last year’s convention. Page 2.
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Order of the Purple Heart
Hotel Westward Ho
Korea
Franco Spain
Joseph Goodin
Johnson City
Tenn
Dean Acheson
Armed Services
Acheson
Noted Leaders Speak On Liberty And War
Washington President Truman defends real Americanism as freedom of speech and religion and fair opportunities. Jerusalem Prime Minister Ben-Gurion says the Arab-Israeli war is not final and Israel faces a 40 to 1 advantage in enemies. Evanston Defense Mobilizer Charles Wilson criticizes Moscow chatter, urging deeds to match Pravda words.
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Washington
Truman
Jerusalem
David Ben-Gurion
Evanston, Ill
Charles Wilson
Moscow
Smith Managed Pfaff Sewing Center Family Leaves Phoenix
Smith was manager of the Pfaff Sewing Center at 814 N Central. The family had resided in Phoenix since 1944, active in the En canto Community Church. Neighbors say they left suddenly this morning perhaps to avoid the heat.
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Smith
Pfaff
N. Central
Phoenix
Encanto
Senators Seek Big Budget for U S Air Force Wings
Three senate appropriations subcommittee members urged a larger air force appropriation. Senator Maybank proposed boosting from 19.7 billion to 24.7 billion to reach 95 wings, up from 78. Hill and Lodge endorsed similar boosts as hearings on 56 billion military funds continued. Eisenhower warned Russia leads in planes and pilots with a 20 000 plane force ready.
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Washington
United States
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
Maybank
S.C
Air Force
South Carolina
Hill
Ala
Lodge
Mass
House
Dwight Eisenhower
Russia
Intruder Beats 2 Children To Death
In Washington an intruder killed two children, James Edward Poole aged 14 and Fred aged 3, beating them in their beds with a heavy object after locking the parents in another room. A television set reportedly disappeared from the home, motive unclear.
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Washington
James Edward Poole
Fred
Clouds Bring Windy Storm With Lightning No Rain
A Phoenix night storm produced 45 mph winds and lightning but little rain. Two light planes were damaged at Sky Harbor, a tree blocked Thomas Road at 36th Street, and electricity briefly interrupted across areas before restore. Burglar alarms triggered nine calls, and two wandering mules were taken into custody by humane officers. Scattered showers fell statewide with Prescott and Gila Bend reporting moisture.
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Phoenix
Anderson Aviation
Sky Harbor
Thomas Road
36Th Street
Gentral Arizona Light & Power Company
North Central Avenue
Indian School Road
Arizona
Prescott
Gila Bend
Firehouse Station
Salt River
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Stalin
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Rykov
Tomsky
Trotsky
Meer Ees
Phoenix Boy
Dog
Mae As
Sky Harbor Station
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