OPS to Consolidate NY District Offices Under New Cuts
The Syracuse OP S district office will be the sole OPS district for New York State after a reorganization prompted by Congress cuts. About 35 to 40 of 85 Syracuse staff face 30 day layoff notices by Sept 1, with roughly 570 of 1 14 staff in the New York–Northern New Jersey region to be released by Sept. Buffalo Rochester Albany offices remain sub offices. New York City district merges with regional offices with staff reduced to about 300. Newark remains the New Jersey district, while Trenton becomes a sub-office.
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Syracuse
Conress
Moore
James G. Lyons
New York
New Jersey
New York State
New
Buffalo
Rochester
Albany
New York City
Lyons
Newark
Trenton
UN and US Forces Hit Red Power Targets in Korea
American carrier planes targeted Changjin Reservoir power plants and Red rail yards while the battleship Inwa fired one ton shells at coastal guns. On the ground UN infantry fought a night tank supported assault against a key hill position on the central front.
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Seoul
Korea
Changjin
Inwa
Thieves Steal Heaters From Dallas Rooming House
Police in Dallas report a theft at a rooming house where five gas heaters and a radiant bathroom heater were taken despite a 97 degree day. No suspects listed.
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Dallas
Texas
Mood of pessimism at Democratic National Convention
Marquis Childs weighs the mood in Chicago as delegates gather for the Democratic National Convention. He notes widespread doubt among professional politicians about any clear winner on the horizon. The paper previews features across pages including Amaugements, Eisenhower Bridge, Classified, Editorials, Deaths, Radio-TV, Sports, and more.
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Chicago
Marquis Childs
Eisenhower Bridge
City Life
Camp Drum Soldiers In Cardiff Hill Truck Crash Injures Four
Four Camp Drum soldiers were seriously hurt when two heavy trucks crashed on Route 20 halfway down Cardiff Hill two miles west of Lafayette. Maurice Proulx 20 of Valley Falls RI is in critical condition at Syracuse General Hospital with crushed chest and severe lacerations. Edward Bischoff 22 is in good condition with possible rib fractures. BlaIy Elmore driver of the second truck is in critical condition at Onondaga General Hospital with fractures to leg and arm and internal injuries. Henry Record treated for a cut right hand. Trooper Richard Haley said the convoy en route to Seneca Ordnance Depot from Camp Drum to load ammunition led by Lt. Benjamin J. Ranieri.
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Camp Drum
Cardiff Hill
Lafayette
Corp
Maurice Proulx
Valley Falls
R. I
Syracuse General Hospital
Edward Bischoff
Pfc
Blaiy Elmore
Critii
Cal
Onondaga General Hospital
Elmore
Corp. Henry Record
Richard Haley
Seneca Ordnance Depot
Benjamin J. Ranieri
Red Attack Beaten Off On Korean Front
United Nations infantrymen repelled a tank-supported Communist assault on the central front in Korea. Allied forces held a hill wrested from the Reds last month as five tanks shelled the position and two hours of combat followed unsuccessful Communist attempts to regain heights. Air strikes were limited by clouds but F-80 jets hit 26 supply shelters behind the front near Changjin Reservoir, with carrier planes also striking power facilities noted as aflame.
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Seoul
Korea
United Nations
Kumsong
Pyongyang
McCarthy to Undergo Sinus Operation in Bethesda
Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin entered the Naval Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland for a sinus ailment. He was to be confined for about a week to 10 days and likely would miss speaking engagements for 45 to 60 days due to the operation.
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Washington
McCarthy
Europe Takes On Cartel Abuse in Postwar Era
Assistant Secretary of State Willard Thorp told the Senate Small Business subcommittee that European nations facing cartel abuses from the 1930s now seek control of them. The State Department report outlines efforts by European nations to curb framable cartel practices.
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Washengton Uns
Willard Thorp
State Department
Senate
Thorp
Todays Chuckle Lesson on Time Stretches
A light humor item notes that some people can linger in an hour longer than others can in a whole week. The quip playfully contrasts different tempo and patience in daily life.
Fugitive Gillette Sought After Montana Prison Escape
Montana authorities describe escaped convict Donald Gillette 34 with facial scars, multiple tattoos including skulls hearts and birds, and a note he is in good health weighing 17434 pounds. Police warn he is considered dangerous and likely to be recaptured soon.
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Deer Lodge
Mont
Montana
Donald
Gillette
Hower
Cow Rescued After 34-Foot Well Fall
In Austinburg a Jersey cow fell into a 34-foot well half full of water. Firefighters pumped the well, floated the cow to the surface, and she was set on the ground. Six hours later the cow was none the worse for her wetting and produced two gallons of milk.
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Astabula, C. CP
Austinburg
Major Break Indicated in Korean Truce Talks
In Panmunjom two surprise moves by the Communists hint at a breakthrough in the Korean war truce talks. The Chinese Communists recognized the Geneva Convention for prisoners and sought a two day recess extending the talks, with a next session set for Friday at 11 A.M. local time. A neutral protecting power may mediate the prisoner exchange deadlock, potentially shrinking the conflict time.
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Panmunjom
Korea
Red
Peiping
Chou En-lai
United Nations
Chou
Colwan
Jasper Park Lodge Burns in Alberta Fire
A blaze destroyed the main Jasper Park Lodge four miles from Jasper Alberta while guests danced in the ballroom. About 200 people were inside. Len Peters suffered burns and was taken to Jasper Hospital. The resort housed offices dining rooms and kitchens. no guests were housed there. A special train was to evacuate guests from Edmonton.
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Jasper
Alberta
Jasper Park Lodge
Rocky Mountain
Len Peters
Peters
Jasper Hospital
Edmonton
Here
Andes Snow Delays End as Train Link Reopens
Snowstorms halt cross Andean train service for five months. Normal operations resume between LOS ANDES Chile and Argentina with restored rail connection and passenger movements.
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Los Andes
Chile
Andes
Argentina
Fumes From Fire Rout 1,000 in Philadelphia
A zinc smelting plant blaze in Port Richmond Philadelphia forced about 1000 people from their homes. Zinc oxide and zinc ash fumes spread over a wide area sickening 49 residents while fire crews in gas masks battled the seven hour blaze. Officials warned fumes could be dangerous especially to children and those with heart or asthma conditions.
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Philadelphia
Port Richmond
Northeast Hospital
Mostling
iGeneral Smelting Company
Truman Hospitalized For Checkup In 1950
President Truman entered Walter Reed Hospital's Presidential Suite for a two to three day stay after a mild virus infection. The 68 year old leader, hospitalized for the first time since taking office in 1949, continued working from his White House residence while doctors evaluated his health and confirmed no serious illness.
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Washington
Truman
Joseph Short
Short
Army
Walter Reed Hospital
Carters
White House
Talks Fail Murray Calls Steel Huddle
The 170 member wage policy committee of the United Steelworkers meets in Pittsburgh to decide the union's course in the 45 day old strike that has idled about 1.5 million workers. President Murray and Bethlehem Steel VP Larkin say no common ground on compulsory unionism and no date yet for a next meeting. White House involvement is expected to be a next move. The industry cites union insistence on compulsory membership. its offer adds about 25 cents hourly in benefits and a wage rise averaging 16 cents.
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Pittsburgh
CLO
United Steelworkers
L.S.W
Philip Murray
Murray
Joseph M. Larkin
Bethlehem Steel Corp
White House
John R. Steelman
Larkin
Steelman
New
Leary Testifies as Saratoga Gambling Probe Rolls On
James A. Leary Saratoga County Republican boss appears before the special grand jury set to probe Saratoga gambling. He posts 10000 bail for a material witness in Dr. Arthur J. Leonard case. Peter Hossess and attorney Michael E. Sweeney also testify amid legal threats and stockholder allegations.
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Ballston Spa
James A. Leary
Saratoga County
Saratoga
Leary
Arthur J. Leonard
Peter Hossess
Public Safety
Saratoga Springs
Leonard
Hossess
Michael E. Sweeney
Sweeney
Herbert C. Stone
Gloversville
Gwneney
Korea Losses Rise
Washington reports U S battle casualties in Korea total 112 843 an increase from last week with TLS noted in the update.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Byrd Wins Easy Victory In Primary
United States Senator Harry F. Byrd, 65, defeated Francis P. Miller in the Virginia Democratic primary. Byrd led 210,625 to 124,803 as AP halted tabulation from 1,673 of 1,783 precincts, placing him in a strong position for the Roanoke convention and 28 delegates to the national nominating event. Byrd backs Senator Richard Russell of Georgia for president.
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Richmond
United States
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Francis P. Miller
Associated Press
Roanoke
Richard Russell
Georgia
Abandoned Premature Baby Rescued From Ants in Houston
A newborn premature boy, weighing four pounds eight and a half ounces, was found in a vacant lot near a railroad in Houston covered with ants and cold. Police rushed him to Jefferson Davis City County Hospital where staff reported the infant was improving with care. An 18 year old bystander Eugene Yargo discovered the child after hearing a whimper and contacting authorities.
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Houston
Tex
Jefferson Davis City County Hospital
Eugene Yargo
H. R. Coats
Food Prices Post Sharp Advance in Wholesale Index
New York wholesale food prices jumped this week as the Dun and Bradstreet index showed one of the year’s sharpest week to week increases. The index stood at 6.51 last week and 6.88 a year ago, with 1952 highs at 6.64 on January 1 and a low of 6.31 on April 22, measuring the cost of 31 commonly used foods.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Kefauver and Russell Open Democratic Nomination Duel
In Chicago, Senators Estes Kefauver of Tennessee and Richard Russell of Georgia lead a modern Democratic nominating fight. With the convention opening Monday, pre con tests glow with claims and denials as five declared candidates and seven favorite sons vie for position amid a high pressure, crowded scene.
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Chicago
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Richard Brevard Russell
Georgia
Truman Denies Feud With Democratic Chair McKinney
The White House rejects reports of a conflict between President Truman and Democratic national chairman Frank E. McKinney. The rumors stem from the departure of former chairman William M. Boyle Jr. for Chicago, a close personal friend of the President.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Frank E. McKinney
Chicago
William M. Boyle, Jr
Truman Adlai Stevenson Likely Not Running Says McKinney
Spokesmen for two of the supposed probables, President Truman and Adlai Stevenson, deny their candidacy. Frank McKinney says a White House talk confirmed Truman’s remark that he would not run again, and that he has served his time. (Concluded on Page 20)
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Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
National Committee
Frank McKinney
White House
McKinney
Saucers Sighted Over Norfolk by Airline Pilots
Two Pan American Airways pilots W B Nash and W M Fortenberry reported eight glowing orange saucers seen at supersonic speed over Norfolk Virginia. They described speeds far above 1000 miles per hour and stated the objects appeared not to contain humans.
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Miami, Fla
Norfolk
W. B. Nash
W. M.fortenberry
Pan American Airways
Lehman demands strong civil rights plank at Democratic National Convention
New York Senator Herbert Lehman pledged a floor fight to secure a civil rights plank at the Democratic National Convention. He urged a plank at least as strong as the 1948 platform and endorsed a compulsory Fair Employment Practices Commission. He warned against a weak plank and said he would submit a minority report if necessary. Lehman also pressed to change the Senate cloture rule to two thirds of those present and supported Averell Harriman for the nomination.
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Chicago
Heribert Lehman
New York
J Today
Lehman
Conrad Hilton
Senate
Platform
Averell Harriman
Hot Weather Returns with Trend Toward Warm, Humid Days
The forecast calls for cooler tonight and tomorrow with a high around 82 and a low 66. A hot, humid spell is expected to return by Friday and continue through Sunday as a Canadian low pressure system moves in, with no rain seen on the map. Showers yesterday bypassed Central New York, affecting Utica, Albany, and portions of the Southern Tier.
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Canada
Dakota
Truman-GOP foreign policy talks urged
Senator Wiley urged the Truman administration and Eisenhower Republicans to authorize top Republican foreign policy experts to confer on basic and continuing international problems to end uncertainty at home and abroad. He warned that without high level consultation there would be a period of indecision that Soviet Russia could exploit.
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Washington CP
Wiley
R-Wis
Dwight D. Eisenhower
G.O.P
Truman
Acheson
Eisenhower
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