U N Presses For Unity While Talks In Korea Continue
The United Nations warned against weakening the policy of strength and unity as Panmunjom talks near resuming. Gen. Mark Clark approved steps toward a POW exchange and potential armistice talks, while Communist negotiators push for full scale prisoner repatriation and reopening of talks in Panmunjom.
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U. S
United Nations
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Munsan
Korea
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Panmunjom
Kremlin
Ernest A. Gross
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Mark Clark
Gross
China
Clark
Tokyo
William K. Harrison Jr
Red
Nam Il
Harrison
Peiping
Red China
Chou Enlai
Nam
India
Chou
Defense Secretary seeks two new assistants amid stock rules
Washington Secretary of Defense Wilson asks the Senate Armed Services Committee to waive stock disposal rules to hire two more top assistants, a move likely to face strong committee resistance as members insist on divestment and cite a precedent set by prior confirmations. Allen S. White in Albuquerque receives a 60 to 99 year sentence for second degree murder of his wife, vowing to appeal claiming reversible errors in trial. He faces possible bond challenges and plans to file an appeal after reporting to the state penitentiary.
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Wilson
Senate Armed Services Committee
Armed Services Committee
Committee
Roger Kyes
Kyes
Anderson
Navy
Talbott
Air Force
Stevens
Army
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Duff
R-Pa
Albuquerque
Allen S. White
William T. O’sullivan
Arledge
O’sullivan
White
Wynn Hickam
Hickam
O'Sullivan
R. F. Deacon Arledge
Far East
MacArthur
Truman
Far Eastern
Korea
Lovett
Subcommittee
Symington
Defense Department
Secretary of Defense
Weather Summary From Daily U.S. Weather Bureau Data
Readings show temperatures from 2 p.m. yesterday to 11 a.m. today with highs near 77 and a low around 38 in a day of cooler trends. Precipitation was none in the last 24 hours, with trace for the month and year to date 0.98 and 1.61 respectively. fair and cooler today, rising temperatures tomorrow.
Jury Expected To Refire Today In Pen Murder Case
Jurors in the Homer Lee Gossett and Donald Maynard trial near Aztec were to begin deliberations noon today after three days of testimony. The case concerns the June 11 stabbing of State Prison guard Filemon Ortiz during an escape attempt, with possible verdicts of first degree murder with no recommendation, first degree murder with life recommendation, or acquittal.
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Donald Maynard
Filemon Ortiz
Ortiz
Dist
Luis J. Armijo
Formosa Governor Resigns. O K Yui Appointed Successor
Chiang Kai-shek cabinet accepts K C Wu resignation as Formosa governor. O K Yui, noted banker and former finance minister, named to succeed him. Wu remains in cabinet as minister without portfolio after KMT vote.
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Formosa
K. C. Wu
O. K .Yui
Yui
Chiang Kai-Shek
Kuomintang
Hall Named New GOP Chairman by Eisenhower Backers
The Republican National Committee is poised to ratify former Rep. Leonard W. Hall of New York as its chairman succeeding C. Wesley Roberts. The 52 year old Hall, former head of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee, will lead a party described as financially strained despite a recent presidential victory. Roberts predicts gains in the 1954 elections and urges a swift fundraising drive under Hall’s leadership.
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Republican National Committee
Eisenhower
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Leonard W. Hall
New York
Hall
C. Wesley Roberts
Nixon
Senate
House
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Congress
Roberts
GOP
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Wayne Hood
Wisconsin
Puzzled holy man learns why mob beat him up
A wandering Indian holy man was beaten by a village mob after blessing a housewife who fed him. At a hospital he learned the housewife who led the attack already had nine children, explaining the mob's motive.
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Holy Man
Mob
New Delhi
India
Soviet spy ring smashed in Western Germany
Vice Chancellor Franz Bluecher announced the arrest of more than 35 Germans in Western Germany in a ring he said was directed by Russian Army officers from East Berlin and focused on Ruhr Valley industrial espionage. He called it the largest Soviet secret organization uncovered since 1945.
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Germany
Franz Bluecher
East Berlin
Ruhr
Bluecher
East German elections proposal faces slim Russian acceptance
Washington reports little chance Moscow would accept a U S German call for genuine free elections in Communist East Germany. President Eisenhower and Konrad Adenauer urged Russia to release 300000 German war prisoners and support a European army amid postwar tensions.
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Washington
East Germany
Eisenhower
Konrad Adenauer
Moscow
Hobbs Man Born In Wagon in 1851
John B. Bailey known as Kid will celebrate his 102nd birthday at his Hobbs home tomorrow. Born in an ox wagon in Wise County Texas on April 11 1851 he recalls Civil War events and once hunted buffalo for a living. His father and two brothers were killed by Indians nearby. He welcomes friends to call.
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John B. Bailey
Ulysses S. Grant
Bailey
Kid
Wise County
Texas
Fort Worth
Controls Firm Buys Interest in New Mexico Refining Co
Artesia Malco refineries Roswell have purchased a controlling stake in the New Mexico Asphalt and Refining Co. Consideration in the stock sale was not disclosed. Robert O. Anderson, Malco president, said no major changes are planned in personnel or corporate structure.
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Artesia
Malco Refineries of
Roswell
New Mexico Asphalt and Refining Co
Robert O. Anderson
Malco
Purchases Halted as U S Rates Copper Stockpiles
The United States rated stockpile purchases of copper to check rising prices at home and abroad. Existing contracts were not affected by the decision. Copper prices have surged in recent weeks after price ceilings were removed.
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Washington
U. S
Tornadoes Smash Homes In Indiana
The early spring storm raked Illinois and Indiana with tornadoes killing two and injuring 30. Albany near Muncie suffered the worst damage as Stella Green and her son Arnold perished when their home collapsed. eight more hurt north of Danville.
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Mississippi Valey
False Plane Crash Alarm Triggers Deputy Search
A hoax prompted deputies Jim Decker and Marvin T. Hill to pursue a report of an airplane crash 18 miles northeast with points along the route to guide responders. No plane or victims were found. the prank extended to High Lonesome and included no funeral homes or confirmed fatalities. Westrum and Lincoln County reports found no accidents and no ambulance dispatch.
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Marvin T. Hill
High
Lonesome
Ballard
Westrum
Lincoln County
Trouble Lacking In City County
City and county show peace as reports indicate no major accidents or criminal cases overnight. Only three police court blotter incidents listed, all for intoxication with no judiciary actions in higher courts.
Insurance plan to reward safe drivers expands east
A preferred risk auto plan being tested in the East may extend to New Mexico and other states if mechanics are clarified. State Insurance Supt. Ralph Apodaca said the plan would be acceptable if details are settled. Insurance firms would reward safe drivers with lower premiums.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Ralph Apodaca
Lifesaving Airman Prevented Bomb Explosion Over Korea
East Aurora New York native Lifesaver Airman 3rd Class James E. White, an Air Force gunner, saved his life and two crewmen by holding an armed bomb’s propeller to stop detonation during a Korea air mission. AP Wirephoto.
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East Aurora
N. Y
Buffalo
Korea
Soil Conservation Men Plan for More Rounded Program
Soil conservation district supervisors from Roswell Artesia Lovington Hope Capitan and Carrizozo pledged a more rounded program. Speakers stressed the need for available work unit conservationists and greater cooperation among SCS farmers ranchers and district supervisors. Attendees included Cyril Luker R A Young G L Beene and E O Moore.
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Soil Conservation District
SCS
Roswell
Artesia
Lovington
Hope
Capitan
Carrizozo
Cyril Luker
R. A. Young
G. L. Beene
New Mexico
E. O. Moore
State Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Fifth spring atomic test planned tomorrow at Nevada Proving Ground
The Atomic Energy Commission schedules the fifth spring atomic test for tomorrow at the Nevada Proving Ground in Las Vegas. A day-before press conference is planned this afternoon but no further details were released.
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Nev
Nevada Proving Ground
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Ammunition Shortage Probe Links MacArthur and Marshall
Senate testimony ties General Douglas MacArthur and General George C. Marshall to 1950 Korea War ammo decisions. Witnesses say bias toward ending the war led to delayed production funding and a cut in ammunition funds amid the Chinese entry. Secretary Stevens to testify on Korea supply.
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Korta
Douglas MacArthur
George C. Marshall
MacArthur
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Far East
Marshall
Defense
Robert Stevens
Stevens
Korea
Sen
Symington
DMO
Defense Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Robert A. Lovett
Frank Pace Jr
Pace
Wake Island
Truman
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