Nationalists Hit Communist Islands in Clash Off Formosa
Chinese Nationalist warplanes launched repeated bombing raids on Toumen and Tienao north of Formosa in retaliation for a large Red air attack. Taipei reports several waves of Nationalist bombers hit gun emplacements and a Communist command post, with fires in Tienao and damage to a coal freighter and a small gunboat in Tachen harbor.
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Venice Mayor Addresses Morals Case and Medical Treatment
Venice Mayor James P. Kiernan explains that a St Petersburg report omits facts about Charles Coniglia who faced $25 for indecent exposure and $15 for reckless driving. Kiernan says Coniglia should have received medical care after admitting prior 30 day hard labor sentence, noting a physician visit as key.
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U N Chief Hammarskjold Faces Question in Hong Kong
Dag Hammarskjold arrived in Hong Kong amid questions about freeing U S airmen and other prisoners of war in Peiping. He declined to say if he secured releases, saying it was not the time or place to answer. He conveyed gratitude to Chou En-lai for hospitality and aid received during the mission.
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U.N. Economic Commission For Asia and
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Long Vacation Begins for 236 from Ringling
Vacation time starts for 236 from Ringling after a four week Havana run. They return yesterday and may perform Sunday matinees at Circus Winter Quarters. Previously the shows featured mainly animal acts, with performers keeping in shape between engagements.
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Laryngitis Leaves Candidate Bedfast Amid Campaign
A political candidate was bedridden with laryngitis and unable to speak, the Associated Press reports, just as the campaign faced a major setback. The illness left the candidate unable to communicate during critical moments of the race.
Bright Spot on Word Choice Confusion in Language
The text contrasts acceptable and unacceptable words for similar beings, noting playful pairings such as kitten versus cat and mouse versus rat, chicken versus hen, duck versus goose, and vision versus sight to illustrate differing word choices.
Conqueror of Ethiopia Dies at 72
The Italian marshal Graziani died at 72 from a heart attack after hospital surgery for an ulcer. He led forces in Africa and commanded Italian troops in Egypt in 1940. His career included Italy’s invasion of Egypt and a 1940 Libya governorship before resigning in 1941.
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North Africa
Graziani
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McCarthy Move Fails in Senate Challenge
Washington debate ends with failure as Sen. McCarthy faces removal bid led by Sen. Case and aimed at the Senate Government committee. No outcome achieved. Report notes party alignment and procedural hurdles in the chamber.
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Eisenhower to Hold News Conference Tomorrow
President Eisenhower will convene a news conference at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, his first press event of the year. The Associated Press reports the session will address current national concerns and policy questions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
More Snow and Rain Across the United States
A broad storm stretched from Texas to the Ohio Valley bringing 1 to 6 inches of snow in parts of the southeast and into the mid-Atlantic. Rain fell across the eastern Carolinas and Virginia while snow affected West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. Temperatures cooled notably in the eastern states, especially New York and Pennsylvania.
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South Florida Warms Then Drops As Cold Front Passes
A cool springlike spell in South Florida gave way to chillier air as a cold front advances through the state with light showers. Forecasters say the chilly spell will be brief with temperatures rising by Wednesday and remaining above the frost point into Thursday and Friday.
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Weather Bureau
Oaks Remembered as City Debates Memorial Trees
A Sarasota City Commission decision to remove Memorial Oak trees on Main Street draws protests from the Men's Garden Club the Sarasota Federation of Women's Garden Clubs and a new group Friends of the Friendly Oaks. They urge a public hearing a thorough study by UF expert Dr Erdman West and financing options before any removals. The commission granted permits for tree removal near East Street for a new store despite protests. Thompson says he has not seen the garden club resolution and will refer it to the commissioners for action. The resolution was drafted by Karl A. Bickel O K Fike and Hal C. Young while the Friends of the Friendly Oaks seek broader support through ads and petitions.
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Eisenhower urges pay raises and postal rate hikes
President Eisenhower asked Congress to raise civil service and postal workers pay by about 5 percent and to increase postal rates. He proposed a health insurance program for government workers and urged creation of an independent postal rate commission. He suggested raising first class letters from 3 to 4 cents and air mail from 6 to 7 cents, with third class mail also increased to cover costs.
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Red Star shows atomic plant sites and abroad
The Soviet Army newspaper Red Star published aerial photos of U S atomic plants at Oak Ridge Tennessee and Hanford Washington. It listed Canadian plant sites and noted atom plants at Preston England and near Antwerp Belgium.
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Freed Yank Reveals 1953 Vorkuta Prison Uprising
John H. Noble of Detroit, 31, freed from Vorkuta after 914 years in Soviet camp, described a July 1953 uprising where guards killed 110 prisoners and wounded 500. He spoke to reporters after his release, detailing the brutal incident and his ordeal.
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Detroit
Stalin's Son Said Prisoner in Moscow Jail
John H. Noble testified that while at Vorkuta he heard Lt. Gen. Vasily Stalin, the dictator's son, is being held in Lubianka prison in Moscow. The claim centered on a high ranking Soviet figure linked to the Stalin lineage.
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Vorkuta
Vassily Stalin
Lubianka
Moscow
Prison Camp Revolt Threat Seen In Arctic Russia
A news conference warned that Beria loyalists could trigger a wide prison revolt in Vorkuta Arctic Russia. Noble claimed 50 to 60 inmates were executed after a sparked uprising, with the camp housing over half a million inmates, about 95 percent opposed to the Soviet regime.
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City Fathers Face Cool Reception On Memorial Trees
City leaders faced a cool reception as they ordered down the memorial trees amid a weather report noting cloudy, cool conditions. Minnie Mermaid comments on the ongoing Oak Tree drama while forecasters describe Florida as clearing to partly cloudy with cooler temperatures and scattered showers in the south.
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