Oklahoma U Panty Raid Riot Shocks Nation
A surge of panty raids spreads from Maine to California led by Oklahoma University where about 2,000 male students looted 16 women's dormitories in Norman. Police used tear gas and hoses as 12 students were arrested and President Cross denounced the event as a disgrace.
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California
University of Oklahoma
University of Georgia
Oklahoma
Norman
Okla
George L. Cross
Louisiana State University
Troy H. Middleton
L.S.A
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Pomona
Southern Illinoisan Publication Notice
The Evening Daily Free Prose edition of the Southern Illinoisan is published by Southern Illinois Publications Inc. at 227 West Main Street Carbondale Illinois. It is entered as second class matter at Carbondale post office under the act of March 8 1878.
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Illinois
It Can't Happen Here Riot at Tri Sigma House
A Southern Illinois newspaper recounts a late night riot at the Tri Sigma sorority house near SIU. Students described a mob breaking in, looting, and vandalizing before state police arrived after 12:30 a.m. The piece emphasizes shocked witnesses and the unexpected involvement of classmates.
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Rail unions approve contract hike wage deal in White House
Three rail unions with about 150 000 members signed a memorandum of agreement with carriers in the White House ending more than three years of government control. The pact raises wages a by 37 cents in yards and 22 1/2 cents for over the road workers, links pay to the cost of living, and lays groundwork for a 40 hour week for yard men. The unions reserve the right to reject train crew requests at divisional terminals if negotiations fail. The government seized the roads in 1950 and the 1916 transportation law will lapse June 30.
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Ridgway Decries Germ Charge as Warning in Korea Speech
Gen. Matthew Ridgway told Congress Communist germ and gas warfare charges against the United Nations in Korea are a monumental warning and false in their entirety. He warned of Communist deception and urged resolve, highlighting UN army resolve along the 38th parallel and Japan's role in rebuilding a democracy with global trade needs.
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Korea
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38Th Parallel
United States
America
Nehru Attacks Communism but Says It Won't Be Defeated
New Delhi May 22 Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru lashes out at communism especially in India but declares it will not be defeated by war and notes India will not pay the price the Soviet Union and China have paid to achieve progress.
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India
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Soviet Union
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Soviet Buildup Seen as Korea War Risk by UN
UN officers watch Soviet military buildup in Asia amid fears Russia could enter Korea war. Observers note increased tanks, artillery, aircraft and supplies, with estimates of 750000 Communist forces in Korea and 1500 Red planes, half jets, plus strong winter dug-in bunkers and stockpiles.
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China
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Korea
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O. P. Weyland
Far East Air Force
Ridgway
Mark Clark
Europe
Weather Outlook With Thunderstorms And Warm Temp Rise
Cloudy and partly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight into Friday. Temperatures little changed with lows 60 to 65 and highs 78 to 85. Precipitation measured 0.01 to 0.10 inches. Humidity around 64 percent at noon. Winds averaging 1.67 miles per hour. Crab Orchard Lake and Little Grassy Lake report levels 3 and 1 inches above spillway respectively. sunset 7:11 p.m. sunrise 4:40 a.m.
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Little Grassy Lake
Joy Rebukes Reds For Stall At Armistice Talks
Joy in his final statement as chief Allied truce delegate rebuked the Reds for stalling the Korea armistice talks to repair their shattered forces. He said there is nothing left to negotiate and left the Panmunjom tent as Maj. Gen. Harrison moved the session to recess. Nam of North Korea feebly attempted a reply in a 29 minute session.
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Korea
Gy Turner Joy
Joy
William K. Harden, Jr
U.N
Harrison
Nam
Truman Says He Will Abide by Supreme Court In Seizure Case
President Truman defended his power to seize private industries in an emergency while insisting he will heed the Supreme Court in the steel seizure dispute. He claimed no one can take his inherent powers, though a district judge ruled he acted without authority. The issue is before the high court as he notes the 1950 railroad settlement under a 1916 law.
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Panty raid hits Southern Illinois University campus
A wave of juvenile vandalism led about 1 000 male students to storm sororities and Anthony Hall in Carbondale. Several injuries were reported as the mob toppled windows and searched rooms for undergarments. Some participants were knocked back by blows and crowd action, while others received minor injuries from flying debris.
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Carbondale
Anthony Hall
Bers
Delta Sigma Epsilon
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