Propaganda trap seen in bid to fliers kin
Washington UPI reports the State Department views a North China invitation to visit imprisoned Americans as a propaganda trap. Officials said families were told they could travel but at their own risk due to lack of U.S. protection. The department has not decided on granting passports or lifting the travel ban. Congress voices split views while Red Cross offers financial aid and lawmakers push legislation to fund trips.
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State Department
Red China
Air Force
Defense Departments
Department
Red
China
Senate
Wiliam F. Knowland
Walter F. George
D.-Ga
George
Henry Suydam
Aoe
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Kenneth B. Keating
RNY
Snow and Cold Return as Weekend Travel Plans Loom
Snow and colder air move into the area with an inch of snowfall today and more flurries tomorrow. Temperatures fall tonight to near 20s then rise to about 28 by afternoon, with windy, drifting snow on roads and sidewalks.
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Hancock Field
Jasti
Jefferson County
Flood forces 20,000 from homes near Paris
The Seine rose to its highest level in years, flooding riverfront streets and cellars around Paris. About 20,000 people were forced from their homes, including families of American servicemen, as the yellow waters spilled across riverside areas and into suburbs.
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Paris
Seine River
Kremlin Recall Pushes Big Three Envoys to Moscow
London dispatch reports Soviet Ambassadors Malik Zarubin and Vinogradov evacuated amid rising floodwaters as police cleared prisoners from Palais de Justice cells. 240 GI's moved belongings and supplies. 800 American families in area. The recall signals possible new Kremlin diplomatic moves on Germany or Red China.
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London
Sevie’ Sassador
Jacob Malik
Georgi Zarubin
Washington
Paris
Kremlin
Andipe
Lerger Vinograd
Hollywood Tele-Vinogrador Seeks Name Change Confusion
In Hollywood UP dispatch Tele Vinogrador says dancer Mitzi Ketel has not appeared in two years. She informed her attorney last week of a name change due to show business implications and Bonn talks. She proposes the new name Mitzi Kevebeidt, linking to state arms policymakers and German relations.
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Hollywood
Mitzi Ketel
Patis
Today's Features and Puzzles Highlight Page Details
Regular features highlighted across pages include entertainment, editorials, bridge, letters, and a death notice. Amasements and pictures appear on pages 38 and 16 respectively, guiding readers to SODAS and related content.
Art or Monstrosity at Los Angeles Police Building
A hurried unveiling of Bernard Rosenthal's ultramodern bronze statue for the new police building draws mixed responses. Councilman Harold Harby calls it a shameless, soulless monstrosity and seeks its recasting. the artist vows to sue to defend the $10,000 commission while guards keep spectators distant.
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Los Angeles
Bernard Rosenthal
Mars
Harold Harby
Harby
Police and Fire Commission
Roger Arnebergh
Public Works Department
Eisenhower to seek U S military action for Formosa defend
House Republican Leader Joseph W Martin Jr said President Eisenhower will send a special message to Congress Monday or Tuesday asking authority to use U S forces to defend Formosa He will seek approval to defend a definite Pacific area vital to protecting Formosa from a Chinese Communist invasion The move centers on U S commitment in the Far East during rising tensions with China and the defense of strategic positions in the Pacific.
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Washington
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Eisenhower
Congress
U. S
Formosa
Martin
Pacific
Sparaman Sal Neetls
Fom Congress
China
Sparkman
Convicts End Siege Promise of Hope Reported
Seven rebels surrendered arms and awaited promised hope as a citizen committee urged resolution. President Eisenhower considered extending U S protection to Quemoy and Matsu with the Seventh Fleet, while Congress debates whether to receive a formal message or a written report. Senate and White House officials weighed timing and public reassurance amid tensions with Nationalist China.
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Echusetts State
Inchine
Formosa
Pescadores Islands
U. S
Quemoy
Matsu Islands
China
Martin
White House
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Walter, F. George
D.-Ga
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Senate
William F. Knowland
Today's Chuckle: Sensible Girl Says It All
A lighthearted quip notes a sensible girl appears unassuming yet shows greater sense than her appearance suggests. The joke hinge is that true prudence outpaces what the eye perceives.
Who's Phantom Philanthropist headline mystery in Chicago scene
A Chicago story describes a so called Phantom Philanthropist handing out cash in three separate incidents. Cec Mayes a Evergreen Park hiker received 300 on Jan 14 after a faith statement. A Negro carpenter reported 100 from a Santa Claus figure. Nathaniel Patterson a veteran unemployed received 250 from a stranger. All sums matched Mayes loss and the giver asked belief in a gain. Authorities contemplate authenticity and pursue leads.
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Cec] Mayes
Wien
Evergreen
Ni Mares
Santa Claus
Nathaniel Patterson
Mranger
Atterson
Lo Mayes
Editor Tells How Siege Was Lifted
Boston paper carries account by Erwin D Canham editor of the Christian Science Monitor as part of a seven member citizens committee that secured the release of 11 hostages at Massachusetts State Prison. The group met to study prisoner grievances and propose penalties and reforms while Gov. Christian Herter promised a quick trial and rapid investigation. The convicts had seized control and threatened 21 lives before disarmament brought hope.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Citizens’ Committee
Massachusetts State Prison
Pee
Irwin D. Cantham
Patrick J. McDonough
Christian Herter
Erwin D.conham
Boston
Joseph A. Fisherty
Walter H. Balben
Theodore
Green
Fritz
Swenson
Jte
Edward P. Hart
John J. O'Brien
Canham
Tigan
Rev. Howard
J . Kellett
Dr. Samuel Merlin
Off Course GI Finally Reaches Correct Destination
A GI mistook orders and wound up 300 miles from Ft Wadsworth in Livingston County. Pvt Stanier L Servinsky of Moguah Wisconsin headed for Staten Island but reached Wadsworth before police and National Guard corrected his route. Red Cross aid in Geneseo arranged transport to Niagara for return to his post.
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Stanier L. Servinsky
Moguah
Wis
Ft Wadsworth
Staten Island
Wadsworth
Livingston County
Ft. Leonard Wood
Servinsky
Besit
St Wadsworth
sGls
Wong
Pvt
Wadsworth - Bound
Herday
Wat
Carrier Task Force Heads Toward Formosa Amid Regional Tensions
A U S Navy fast carrier group left Manila Bay heading toward Formosa as Red China launches a major amphibious push on Yikiangshan Island. Nationalist forces, aided by air strikes, resisted amid heavy air and sea activity in the Tachens area. Washington weighs possible troop moves, while Chiang Kai-shek resists withdrawal of outpost forces. clashes include MIG 15 fighters and several ships damaged in the bombardment.
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Formosa
Manila Bay
Formosan
Red China
Yikiangshan Island
Yekiangshan
Defense Ministry
Owever
Essex
Yorktown
Kearsarge
Navy
Pacific Fleet
Peat Harbor
Washington
United States
Seven Navy fliers survive crash and head to Pearl Harbor
Seven survivors of a twin-engine Navy amphibian forced down in the central Pacific were rescued by the transport Fred C. Ainsworth and are en route to Pearl Harbor. The crew, picked up from a lifeboat 66 miles north of Kwajalein after engine trouble on a Johnston Island–Kwajalein flight, reported they were in good condition. The Navy said the transport is due in Pearl Harbor on Tuesday.
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Pearl Harbor
Central Pacific
Fred C. Ainsworth
Hawaiian Sea Frontier
NAVY
Kwajakin
Johnston Island
Therescue
Hieraf An Air Force
Alee
First Baby Born On Thruway Accidents and All
Dr William J Brack of Palmyra aided by wife delivered a five pound girl on the New York Thruway one mile west of Five Points Interchange. He wrapped the infant in a jacket and blanket then paid the toll and continued to Geneva Hospital for care.
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Herald-Journal Wire
Geneva
Palmyra
Geneva Hospital
William J. Brack
Braell
Five Points
Aviation crew listings for Machtelt's Mate AC Newark Buffaia
The listing shows aviation personnel including Edward G. Newark of Buffaia New York Aviation Machinist Mate 1 C William C. Paver of Warwick RL and Jerome J. Warzas of Detroit Michigan as aviation electronics technicians a roster of sailors with ratings and home cities.
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Aviation Machtelt
Edward G. Newark
Buffaia
N.Y
Aviation Machinist
William C. Paver
Warwick RL
Jerome J. Warzas
Detroit
Mich
The Anatomy of Espionage from War of Wits
A feature review notes the shift in U S espionage from easy pickings to a brain powered war of counter espionage. It highlights Ladislas Ferago a U S Navy intelligence veteran and previews War of Wits as the source.
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Ladisies Ferago
U.S
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