Communists Retreated After U N Prisoner Sweep in Korea
U N forces report 3,016 Reds surrendered Sunday with another 2,000 last week in a major capture. The box like trap around Hwachon Reservoir stretched 25 miles by 10, trapping Reds as UN troops advanced past the 38th Parallel. General Van Fleet noted enemy morale is low but war may continue. reserves and latent capability remain.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Red Korea
James A. van Fleet
U. S
U. N
U. S. Eighth Army
Hwachon
Inje
North Korea
38Th Parallel
van Fleet
Korea
Vandenberg Says U S Air Force Is On A Shoestring
Gen Hoyt Vandenberg testified that the United States operates with a shoestring air force and cannot spare full power for bombing Manchuria. He warned full power would erase Manchuria and Chinese cities but would be ineffective without global deployment, noting Russian MiG-15s and production capabilities. He linked Manchurian supply flows to the Soviet Union and cited aircraft industry delays into 1953.
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Washington
Hoyt Vandenberg
United States
Air Force
Manchuria
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Lave Il Ae
Vougins Maacarthur
Yalu
Korea
Vandenberg
MacArthur
Red China
Truman
Vaberg
Russia
U. S
China
Cool Air Mass To Alleviate Phoenix Heat
The United States Weather Bureau predicts a cooler air mass will reduce Phoenix daytime highs tomorrow to about 102 degrees after record heat this weekend. Weekend highs peaked at 112 in the valley and 114 in Yuma, with Phoenix downtown 110 and airport 111. A few light thundershowers are possible in northern and eastern mountains while skies stay partly cloudy.
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Phoenix
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Nevada
Arizona
Louis R. Jurwitz
Yuma
Gila Bend
Flagstaff
Grand Canyon
Payson
Prescott
Bryan Loses Starting Spot In Big Race
Bob Ball of Phoenix boosted his Blakely Oil Special to 134.089 mph to qualify for the 500 mile Memorial Day race, bumping Jimmy Bryan from the field as latecomers with faster times displaced early qualifiers. Baylis Levrett and Chet Miller also affected by the bumping, with Miller posting 135.798 to top today’s speeds. Ball's win came despite wind and rain, and he credited sponsors A. M. Blakely and Johnny McDaniel for support.
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Indianapolis
Bobby Ball
Phoenix
Jimmy Bryan
Ball
Bryan
Bob Sweikart
Hayward
Calif
Bayliss Levrett
Glendale
Chet Miller
Miller
A. M. Blakely
Johnny McDaniel
Phoenix Produce Shipper
Butane Gas Leak Threatens San Fernando Area
Butane leaking from a tanker one mile south of San Fernando created an emergency as liquid butane flowed half a mile down San Fernando Road. Battalion Chief Clarke Hodgson warned of possible explosion and fire, forbidding flames or flash bulbs. Train service on the Southern Pacific line was to be held up.
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San Fernando
Calif
Clarke Hodgson
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Hodgson
Adonis Sentenced in New Jersey Gambling Case
Racketeer Joe Adonis, real name Joseph Doto, was sentenced to two to three years in state prison and fined $15,000 for gambling violations. Four New Jersey associates received similar terms as authorities described a $1 million dice gambling empire in North Jersey.
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Hackensack
N. J
Joe Adonis
New Jersey
Adonis
Senate Crime Committee
Superior Court
J. Wallace Leyden
Salvatore
Sally Moore) Moretti
Demarest
James (Piggy) Lynch
Palisades Park
Arthur Longano
Englewood
Anthony Guarini
Hasbrouck Heights
North Jersey
Joseph Doto
John Selser
Selser
Stealing Tools Nabbed Joy Ride Attempt Nipped
Liquor agents nabbed three men in the act of stealing a drill and tools from a parked car at 1641 E Van Buren. They found the gear belonged to electrician John R. Roberts Jr. The trio jailed pending charges. A Phoenician surprised four boys aged 14 to 16 planning a joy ride in a car near 2000 E Van Buren. They were turned over to juvenile authorities.
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George Dowell
Frank G. Klinder
E. van Buren
John R. Roberts, Jr
W. Glenrosa
Wendell Galant
E. Polk
Senate Debate Opens Today On Central Arizona Project
Senate debate begins on the 788 million dollar Central Arizona Water and Power Project. California opposition cites cost and water rights disputes with Arizona over Colorado River allocation. Arizona argues irrigation is crucial for Phoenix area economy. California plans crippling amendments to shorten repayment and raise farmer water rates. final action expected next week.
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Senate
Arizona
Washington
House
House Interior Committee
Colorado River
U. S. Supreme Court
California
Treasury
Bridge Canyon Dam
Floridan Asks Impeachment of Governor
Florida House faced a call from Rep George Okell to impeach Gov Fuller Warren on 10 counts of alleged misconduct. The measure cites spending, racing commission conduct, reinstating ousted sheriffs, and gambling stance, risking suspension by a two thirds vote and Senate trial within six months. No Florida governor has been removed by impeachment. past attempts occurred in 1866 and 1872 against Harrison Reed.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida House of Representatives
Fuller Warren
George Okell
Miami
Warren
Racing Commission
Florida
House
Senate
Wallace E. Sturgis
Ocala
State Senate
Harrison Reed
Learn To Swim Lessons Begin In The Gazette Series
The Phoenix Gazette announces a five part illustrated Learn To Swim series running tomorrow through Saturday. The program, in cooperation with the American Red Cross and YMCA, is free for children aged 8 to 14 who cannot swim. It opens today at Tempe and Glendale and expands to 15 city pools including Sunnyslope Avondale and Litchfield Park next week.
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Phoenix Gazette
The
Gazette
American Red Cross
YMCA
Tempe
Glendale
Sunnyslope
Avondale
Litchfield Park
Matthews Offered Post in Ireland Ambassadorship
Washington May 28 Navy Secretary Francis P Matthews has been offered the post of ambassador to Ireland but has not decided whether to accept. Informing sources said today no final decision has been made.
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Washington
Navy
Francis P. Matthews
Ireland
Wild Boxcar Crushes Autos In Fatal Downtown Crash
In Los Angeles on May 28 a runaway boxcar crashed through the industrial district, killing Leona Moon and injuring 13 others. Five autos were demolished as the car rammed a line of parked vehicles. Sailor Waldo A. Brown aided by warning motorists, with coast guardsman James L. Salinas driving alongside to warn crossing users.
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Los Angeles
Leona Moon
Southern Pacific Yard
Coast
Fire Alarm Charge High City Charges in Court
Lengthy trial in United States District Court over a 703 567 contract for Phoenix fire alarm system installation. Gamewell Company sues city for 300 000 extra. city counters for 283 123 alleging contract violations and noncompliant work. Key witnesses include Edward Brass of Norwood La and W H Holden of Pasadena.
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Len Welch
Phoenix
United States District Court
Kharanthie Aftarnann
ALT Lwt Lalid Alltlalvii
Gamewell Company
Edward A. Brass
Norwood
Brass
W. H. T. Holden
Pasadena
Calif
Gamewell
Dave W. Ling
Noted Figures Comment On Europe Defense Effort
International News Service reports from Bremerhaven Germany General Alphonse Juin tells U S Fourth Infantry troops their arrival proves the will of the United States to defend Western civilization Senator Saltonstall of Massachusetts cautions against a blank defense of every nation Europe must be defended to avert World War Three
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Bremerhaven
Germany
Alphonse Pierre Juin
France
U. S. Fourth Infantry Division
Europe
Atlantic Alliance Army
Boston
Saltonstall
Mass
Dionne Quintuplets Birthday Marked by Family Mass
In Callander Ontario the Dionne quintuplets Yvonne Cecile Annette Marie and Emily turned 17 with a dawn wake up to attend 7 am mass. Papa Oliva Dionne noted each child received a camera as a birthday gift and praised their skill at photography.
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Callander
Dionne
Yvonne
Cecile
Annette
Marie
Emily
Papa Oliva Dionne
Papa Dionne
110 Deaths Forecast During Memorial Day Holiday
CHICAGO May 28 AP The National Safety Council forecast 110 persons will lose their lives in traffic accidents during the Memorial Day holiday Wednesday.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Iran Rejects International Court Appeal in Oil Dispute
Iran refused to recognize the International Court jurisdiction over the oil nationalization dispute with Britain. Deputy Premier Fatemi said Iran would not send a representative to hearings after a court notification. The government faced rising nationalist and Islamist tensions as royalties from the Anglo Iranian Oil Company stopped.
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Tehran
Iran
International Court
Britain
Hossein Fatemi
World Court
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Bagher Kazami
Red Front
Mossadegh
AIOC
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