MIGs Fire On Belgian Airliner Over Austrian Border
A Belgian Sabena freight plane was attacked by two old type Soviet MIG fighters near the Austrian Yugoslav border. One crew member, the radio operator Joseph Clauwerts, 42, was killed. pilot Arsene De Vreese and mechanic Victor Sluyts were seriously or slightly injured. Co pilot Douglas Wilson, a British national, landed the damaged plane at Graz after 45 minutes. The attackers, described as unknown nationality, reportedly flew from the Hungarian border area. The plane carried pedigreed pigs from London to Zagreb. a second Sabena plane arrived safely at Belgrade.
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Austria
Sabena
Sabena Airlings
London
Zagreb
Joseph Clauwerts
Arsene de Vreese
Victor Sluyts
Douglas Wilson
Wilson
Hungary
Murska-Sobota
Red Hungary
Munich
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Tornado Hits Rural Texas. Ten Injured
Paris Texas reports a tornado ripping through a rural community near heat injuring ten people, eight of them from one family. It marks the second Texas twister in as many nights with one dead and more injuries reported earlier.
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Paris
Tex
Texas
Weather report notes cooler Friday with sun by afternoon
Coastal and intermediate valleys see night and morning low clouds with local drizzle. Friday turns mostly sunny in the afternoon, slight cooling. June 3, 1954 at 1 PM. Reading high 72 low 53. one year ago today high 79 low 43. Jimmy Cub comments on morning fog and June warmth.
Wilson May Be Asked Why Red Lists Not Picked Up
Democratic investigating senators urged Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson to explain why the Pentagon had not sought the names of 135 Communists in defense plants from Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy. The Senate subcommittee recommended supplying the names to the Defense Department and invited Wilson to testify.
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Washington
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Pentagon
Joseph R. McCarthy
Senate
Defense Department
McCarthy
Department
Army
Jackson
Fred A. Seaton
Subcommittee
McClellan
Everett M Dirksen
R-I
Robert T. Stevens
Stevens
Roy M. Cohn
Could Be A Long Wait For River Rescue Job
In Manchester England Tom Somers 62 was hired at ten pounds a week to sit in a row boat under Exchange Bridge and rescue any workman who might fall into the River Irwell while painting the bridge.
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Manchester
England
Tom Somers
Exchange Bridge
Irwell
Judge compliments woman and fines her thirteen dollars
Mrs Virginia Mae Ginder 33 told Judge Howard Brooks she was driving 38 miles an hour in a 22 zone because she was talking too much as usual The judge complimented her for being frank then fined her 13 dollars
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Des Moines, Iowa
ULP
Virginia Mae Ginder
Howard Brooks
White To Appeal Decision In N Y Central Proxy Fight
William White president of the New York Central Railroad announced a new court appeal in the proxy battle to control the railroad valued at 2.6 billion dollars. He said the current management would challenge a ruling by three election inspectors that 800000 shares voted for Robert R Young are valid. The shares were acquired by Clint W Murchison and Sid W Richardson, Texas magnates allied with Young in the struggle for control.
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Albany
William White
New York Central Railroad
Robert R. Young
Canstral
Texas
Clint W. Murchison
Sid W. Richardson
White
Young
Richardson
Murchison
Mail Franking Charge Leveled Against Yorty
The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee accused Rep Samuel W Yorty Democratic candidate for California Senate of sending 4 108 500 copies of a speech via franking. The mailings filled 11 mail bags costing about 119 146 50 in taxpayer funds. Yorty is in California where the upcoming primary is scheduled for next Tuesday.
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Washington
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Samuel W. Yorty
California
Yorty
Congress
Congressional Record
America
Republican Committee
Legislative Branch
Showdown Over McCarthy Investigating Powers Looms
United Press reports a looming clash over Sen. Joseph McCarthy's authority to probe executive agencies. McCarthy's break with the Eisenhower administration sparks bipartisan resistance as his CIA inquiry faces resistance and possible curbs.
Condon's Clearance Fight Highlights Classified Data Access
Dr. Edward A. Condon former director of the National Bureau of Standards reveals the Defense Department weighs his continued access to classified information. He will stay at Corning Glass Works on non military projects during the loyalty review. Condon notes Oppenheimer references but asserts his loyalty and security conduct remain unchallenged.
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Corning
N.Y
Edward A. Condon
National Bureau of Standards
Department of Defense
Condon
Corning Glass Works
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
United States
Congressional
Brownell to Criticize McCarthy in LA Speech
Atty General Herbert Brownell Jr is set to deliver a major policy address before the Los Angeles County Bar Association and is expected to lash out at Sen Joseph R McCarthy. He will reference McCarthy during the speech but will not detail what he will say. He previously criticized McCarthy s stance at the Army McCarthy hearing over classified documents and monitored calls. Brownell also noted the administration ban on introducing calls between officials while allowing calls with McCarthy or aides.
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Los Angeles
Herbert Brownell Jr
Joseph R. McCarthy
Brownell
McCarthy
Army-McCarthy
Army
Ambush Wipes Out 500 French Troops in Viet Nam
In south central Viet Nam three Communist battalions wiped out about 500 French Union troops in an ambush near Sung Song. The high command reported two Viet Namese companies were surprised and most loyalist soldiers were killed or captured. Earlier, Red troops seized a military watch tower near Saigon amid explosions at an ammunition dump.
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Indochina
Viet Nam
South Annam
Saigon
High
Sung Song
Red
French Seek Written U.S. Pledge Before Indochina Troop Moves
In Geneva reports say France wants a formal written promise of U.S. aerial retaliation against any Russian or Red Chinese air attacks before it commits more troops to Indochina. Informed sources note verbal assurances are insufficient and U.S. stance will influence France’s reinforcement plans as Indochina talks aim to end the deadlock over a neutral policing force. President Eisenhower has not decided on seeking congressional authorization for new action in Southeast Asia.
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France
Indochina
United States
Washington
Paris
Saigon
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Sia
U S to Indict Russ For Blocking Atom Control Plan
The State Department plans a detailed report on six months of futile talks with Soviet leaders over the atoms for peace plan. President Eisenhower said Russia’s attitude closed the door to early agreement, signaling a world view on stalled atomic control efforts.
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State Department
Russia
Court of World Opinion
Eisenhower
Department
United Nations General Assembly
Iian
Pravda
United States
Baseball Scores From Cleveland at New York
Cleveland 6 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 made 61 runs? New York 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0. Lemon and Hegan vs Lopat and Berra.
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New York
Lemon
Hegan
Lopat
Berra
Missing Hikers Found Safe in California Canyon Rescue
Riverside AP reports two San Diego hikers missing since Sunday in the Santa Rosa Mountains were found safe. Harry Scott, 59, walked out to Palms-to-Pines Highway near India late yesterday. rescuers then located Charlotte Larsen, 57, in Deep Canyon. Larsen, mother of Orioles pitcher Don Larsen, was tired but in good condition after the climb out of the canyon.
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San Diego
Santa Rosa
Harry Scott
Charlotte Larsen
Palms-to-Pines
India
Five Allied Nations Launch Secret Military Conference
Washington reports secret talks among United States Britain France Australia and New Zealand military leaders to study arms and forces needed for united action against Communist aggression in Southeast Asia. The discussions, strictly military, aim to inform possible direct intervention in Indochina and Southeast Asian alliance efforts while outlining agendas for the week-long meetings.
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Washington
Southeast Asia
Britain
France
Australia
New Zealand
Eisenhower
Must Pay Despite Hugs Squeezes in Court
Dublin bartender Brendan Green, 24, testified to a circuit court that his dancing teacher Jay Russell-Smith hugged and squeezed him after lessons. The judge ruled Green must pay $84 for the dancing lessons he contracted for despite the affectionate display.
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Dublin
Ireland
Brendan Green
Marie MacDonald Narrowly Escapes Fire At $30,000 Party
Hollywood attended champagne gala celebrating a Texas oil king’s marriage when Marie MacDonald’s gown ignited from a cigarette. Harry Karl protected his wife with his bare hands, suffering burns, as guests watched while Art Linkletter helped. MacDonald treated for minor burns. party described as a landmark event with 500 guests and lavish flooding of champagne.
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Hollywood
Marie MacDonald
Miss MacDonald
Harry Karl
G. Ray Gilliland
Motambo
Sunset Strip
Art Linkletter
Gilliland
Wilshire Oil Co
MacDonald
Linkletter
Sites for Air Force Academy narrowed to 3 options
Washington AP The Site Selection Commission named Alton Illinois Colorado Springs Colorado and Lake Geneva Wisconsin as the three possible locations for the new Air Force Academy. Air Secretary Harald Talbott will choose after visits and studies with a final decision expected within a month.
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Air Force Academy
Alton
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lake Geneva
Wis
Harald B. Talbott
California
March Air Force Base
Talbot
Commission
Talbott
Lindbergh
Carl A. Spaatz
Hubert R. Harmen
Merril C. Meigs
Hearst Corp
Chicago
Virgil M. Hancher
Town University
Eisenhower
West Point
Air Force
House of Representatives
Military Academy
N. Y
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Polio Cases Rise Across United States
Washington reports 295 new polio cases last week, up from 197 in the same week a year ago. Excludes Tolaho Nevada New Jersey and South Dakota reports. Public Health Service notes ongoing rise in poliomyelitis cases nationwide.
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Public Health Service
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Nevada
New Jersey
South Dakota
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