Jailbreakers Escape Madison County Jail in Wampsville
Two teenage prisoners crushed their way out of Madison County jail in Wampsville and were captured at gunpoint about two and a half hours later by State Police. Thomas William Henry Jr and Stanley Sede, ages not fully confirmed, fled after assaulting Sheriff H. Will Campbell and Deputy Earl Judd with yard long pieces of steel. They jumped from a third floor window, falling about 200 feet, with deputies pursuing into a swamp. A large search by about 35 officers, a Lakeport Airport plane piloted by William Roosevelt, and road checkpoints followed. the hunt dispersed near the railroad tracks as officers continued the effort.
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Reds Shell 2 Warships in Korea Bay Gun Duel
In Wonsan Harbor on Korea's east coast two U.S. destroyers Maddox and Laffey suffered slight damage from Communist shore batteries in a Wednesday afternoon duel. The Maddox took near misses with 425 rounds. Laffey reported 170 hits as both ships fired 730 rounds in return. North Korea claimed a UN destroyer was damaged and USAF jets claimed to have destroyed a Red MIG-15 with 22 Sabre jets engaging four.
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Federal Trade Commission to release controversial study
Marquis Childs notes on the upcoming FTC report due at noon detailing a global cartel economy with far reaching political effects. The editorial page frames the release as explosive in nature and highlights other features on pages 33 and 44 including Amusements and City Life.
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Marquis Childs
City Life
Radio-Tv
Expenses Up Profit Drops Cutting Into Tax Take
Treasury notes shrinking corporate profits may offset higher personal taxes this year. Private citizens could bear a larger share of government funding despite no rise in income tax rates. March receipts reached 10 billion, with a 42 billion target for big payments this month. June 30 totals projected at 362% billion in taxes per the budget.
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Vet War Veteran Mugged, Face Reconstructed in Hospital
Army veteran John Feltman 28 of Brooklyn suffered a fractured nose and facial cuts after being attacked in the Bowery Subway Station. He had undergone extensive facial reconstruction after war injuries and planned to return to work as a machinist. Police stopped two suspects, both 32, of Manhattan, after chasing them following earlier trouble with a restaurant patron.
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John Feltman
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Bowery
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Joseph Green
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Bowery Ares
Measles deaths spark draft expansion warnings
Dr. C A Sargent reports three preschool deaths from measles as the city eyes a larger draft. officials say 610,000 next year and 336,400 more this fiscal year would be required if the outbreak persists, with calls up to July 1953 and monthly drafts set through September.
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Reds Reject Truce Deal
MUNSAN Korea 7 Communist negotiators refused to accept a United Nations Command package ending the armistice deadlock. The rejection came in a secret full dress session at Panmunjom. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols UNC spokesman and Turner Joy declined to discuss details and indicated no agreement was reached after a 78 minute session.
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Ike's Abilene telecast to air on NBC network
New York June event will transmit Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower's first televised speech after Europe. NBC says the address from Abilene will be carried via an NBC mobile unit connecting Abilene to Omaha.
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Jury Foreman Calls Defendant Gorgeous and Not Guilty
A jury foreman delivers a playful verdict claiming the defendant is gorgeous, breathtaking, sweet, and lovable, ending with not guilty. The humorous line underscores a lighthearted moment in court reporting.
Navy Four Engine Plane Makes Forced Landing in New Orleans
A four engined Navy plane in distress landed safely at Moisant International Airport early today. The Navy said two engines were unreliable, one was out, and the fourth had been feathered to reduce drag.
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Tornado Alert Issued for Southern States Today
The G S Weather Bureau issued a tornado alert for southeastern Arkansas eastern Louisiana Mississippi and extreme western Alabama warning of severe weather risk across multiple states with possible threat to communities and infrastructure.
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Nice Takes Lead in Delegates in Tight Nominating Duel
Democrats and Republicans battled for delegates with the Truman factor sharpening the contest. The Missouri boost and Kefauver-Rissell watch heated the field as Brien McMahon pursues the Democratic nomination, signaling renewed party friction in a day of rivalries.
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Taft Leads in Early Illinois Count in Eisenhower Ahead in Delegates
The official canvass shows Taft leading in popular votes across eight primaries with 1,897,034 to Eisenhower's 4,850,718 as Illinois data filter in. Eisenhower gains eight new delegates from Missouri conventions, lifting him to 278 to Taft's 274 in AP delegate tallies. Ohio Senator Taft claims 344 delegates with 268 for Eisenhower, excluding Missouri. Florida Governor Warren agrees to a Monday Miami debate with Estes Kefauver, with Kefauver seeking a half hour limits.
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Florida
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Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
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Skies Clear Till Tuesday Forecast Says Warm Weekend Ahead
The Sunday weather forecast predicts fair skies and rising temperatures through Tuesday. Temperatures over the next five days will average around 51 degrees, with highs near 61 and lows around 43, followed by a cooler weekend and no rain until Tuesday.
Truman Calls Parley First Workers Back on Jobs in Pittsburgh
President Truman moves to end the steel strike by inviting union and industry to the White House. Philip Murray orders 650,000 steel workers to return to work and Allegheny Ludlum in Pittsburgh resumes production within two hours. About 35,000 allied workers remain idle awaiting recall orders as the Supreme Court fight over presidential seizure of mills continues.
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District
Ed Lindbee
Seek Bus Pact Leads Rochester Strike Action
In Rochester Local 282 AMEU announced two meetings to decide next steps as a city strike continues against Rochester Transit Corp. After 1100 drivers walked out, workers carpooled while defense and other workers shifted to private cars. The contract expired Wednesday midnight and union says the dispute centers on hours and pension terms in a proposed new deal. The company accuses workers of breaching the contract.
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North Carolina Soldier Wins Medal for Valor in Korea
Corp. Jerry K. Crump, 19, of the Third Division, earned the Medal of Honor after sacrificing himself to shield comrades during a nightlong enemy assault near the outpost in Korea. He hurled grenades, rushed charges, and twice retook a machinegun position before a grenade exploded. Crump was wounded but saved several soldiers and is stationed at Camp Rucker, Alabama, with home in Forest City, North Carolina.
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