Navy Chief Says U S Should Not Blockade Alone
Admiral Forrest P. Sherman testified the United States should seek an effective United Nations naval blockade of Red China but must not act alone. He argued a UN block would deter China and shun direct US action, while warning Russia might oppose a solo move.
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Red China
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Russia
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Douglas MacArthur
China
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Formosa
Bracing Communists Hit Back At Allies
Tokyo May 31 U P reports Communist troops launched counterattacks across 120 miles of the Korean front as UN infantry pressed through rain and mud. Ridgway says Reds regrouped after a major defeat and remain capable of fresh attacks with 150,000 men, while UN forces report gains and prisoner totals rising to nearly 10,000 since April 22.
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Seventh Division
Inje
Ridgway
Reds
Eighth Army
Memorial Day Remembers Fallen as War Continues
The nation honors its war dead on Memorial Day as Americans mourn and veterans remember. In Korea, Lt. Gen. Van Fleet saluted the fallen at Pusan while President Syngman Rhee and allied representatives paid respects in rain at the UN cemetery. European posts also marked the day with ceremonies and flyovers as Truman’s absence was noted.
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Pusan
James A. van Fleet
Eighth Army
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
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Belgium
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Netherlands
France
England
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Truman
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
White House
California Senators Push Higher Costs for Central Arizona Project
In Washington on May 30, Sen Knowland and Sen Nixon proposed amendments to force Arizona water users to shoulder most project costs. Irrigators would pay all irrigation distribution costs and 25 percent of main canals and pumping plants. Debate delayed until next Tuesday with Arizona leaders defending the project.
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California
Arizona
William F. Knowland
Richard Nixon
Senate
Knowland
Carl Hayden
Ariz
Ernest W. McFarland
Truman
Senator McFarland
Legion Chief Urges Unity At Confederate Veterans Reunion
Erle Cocke Jr the national commander of the American Legion called for unity in a Memorial Day address to the United Confederate Veterans in Norfolk urging quick settlement of the policy debate and focus on building a strong defense within a sound economy to win or defend the peace.
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Norfolk
Erle Cocke, Jr
American Legion
United Confederate Veterans
Rescuers Still Dig For 62 Buried Miners
Rescue squads labored through debris filled tunnels at Easington colliery to save 62 miners trapped after a blast. Sixteen bodies recovered, one rescued worker died, and two miners found alive at home. King George VI sent sympathy to families amid the ongoing effort.
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Easington
England
Newcastle
King George VI
Judgment error blamed in 26 dead plane crash
A Pacific Overseas Siam Airlines flight crashed on March 11 in Hong Kong due to a pilot's error of judgment. Twenty six people were killed in the disaster, the Associated Press reported today.
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Hong Kong
Pacific Overseas Siam Airlines
Brush Blaze Under Control Near Douglas
A brush and grass fire in Tecks Canyon area about 35 miles northeast of Douglas was under control and burning out after sweeping over 100 acres. District ranger John S. Bower reported the fire last night, sending 20 men to fight it. The blaze threatened timberlands in the Chiricahua Mountains and the recreation area in Rucker Canyon.
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Tecks Canyon
John S. Bower
Chiricahua Mountains
Bower
Rucker Canyon
Memorial Day Observance Across Arizona
Arizonans paused for solemn Memorial Day services honoring fallen servicemen. In Phoenix ceremonies at the Frank Luke statue and Encanto Park, with Gold Star Mothers guests, featured Maj. Paul C. McCandless and Lt. Col. Albert Braun. Luke AFB F-84 jets roared over, as veterans groups laid wreaths. a Chinese Chamber delegation also visited graves.
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Valley
Frank Luke
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17Th Ave
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OFM
Luke Air Force Base
Frank Luke Jr
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St. Francis Xavier's
Maj
James W. Griffith
Luke
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Blair completes lone North Pole flight toward New York City
Seattle May 30 AP Charles Blair began the final leg from Fairbanks Alaska toward Idlewild New York in a non stop flight after crossing the North Pole from Bardu Norway in a converted Mustang. He carried 175 gallons of fuel and said the beam transmitter failed delaying word to airfield. Blair plans to auction 3000 letters for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund.
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New York City
North Pole
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Charles Blair
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Alaska
Oslo
Norway
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Idlewild
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Whitehorse
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Damon Runyon
Vacation Contest Closes Friday at The Gazette
The Gazette announces the Vacation Contest officially closes Friday. Enter now for a chance to win one of several week-long, expense paid vacations. For details turn to the relevant section.
Phoenix's Bob Ball Finishes In 4th Spot
INDIANAPOLIS Ind May 30 Lee Wallard a 40 year old speed demon from Altamont NY won the speediest 500 mile auto race in history in his fourth start. His average speed for the distance was 126.244 beating the 121.327 record set by Bill Holland in 1949. Second place went to rookie Mike Nazaruk East Meadow Long Island but he was two laps behind the winner.
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Ind
Lee Wallard
Altamont
N. Y
Bill Holland
Mike Nazaruk
East Meadow
Long Island
Alarm System Overpriced City Contract Suit Hits Court
In United States District Court Judge Dave W. Ling heard expert testimony that Phoenix paid 703567 for a fire alarm system valued at 328116.40, with City Manager Ray Wilson and prior regimes linked to the overpayment. Gamewell sued for 300000 overpaid funds. the city countersued 283123, alleging charter and specification violations. Trial expectations noted a decision in two to three months.
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United States District Court
Dave W. Ling
Edward A. Brass
Norwood
Gamewell Company
Upper Newton Falls
Mass
Ray Wilson
Gamewell
Boy's Body Recovered From Canal Near Buckeye Road
Dennis Yandell, 9, drowned in Roosevelt Irrigation District Canal near Lateral 16% south of Buckeye Road yesterday. His body was found about a half mile from where he disappeared as friends, family, and deputies searched. Dick Ayers, 10, tried to save him after the two went swimming.
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Roosevelt Irrigation District
Lateral
Buckeye Road
Bernie Yandell
Maricopa
Bureau of Reclamation
Yandell
Dick Ayers
W. Tonto
Ayers
O. Z. Alford
Bob Heck
Westside Sheriff's Posse
Alford
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