Anniversary of Fort Ticonderoga capture marked
In Ticonderoga New York ceremonies marked the 177th anniversary of Fort Ticonderoga capture by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys. About 30 local residents reenacted the dawn attack on the fort during a ceremony recalling Revolutionary War events.
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Altes Deng Massacre Plan Talk At Koje MUNSAN Korea
UN command today disputed two Communist accusations that allied forces planned a massacre of Red prisoners on Koje Island to rescue an American general Brig Gen Francis T Dodd was reported unharmed in Tokyo after a brief kidnapping UN and other officials criticized the incident as a Communist provocation that could affect truce talks in Panmunjom North Korean Gen Nam II said riots on Koje would be answered and not tolerated Vice Admiral Turner Joy warned the situation could influence negotiations
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Canada Lee Dies Actor Known for Stage Roles
New York report memorializes Canada Lee 15, a Negro actor famed for Bigger Thomas in the stage Native Son and later acclaimed for roles in The Tempest and Lifeboat. The piece traces his career, public stance on civil rights, and involvement with theater, film, and UN discussions.
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Industrialists urge ending price and wage controls
Secret session with Secretary Sawyer reveals most Business Advisory Council members favor dropping price and wage controls on June 30. They warn defense spending will stay high, around 45 to 55 billion annually through 1955, hindering a rapid federal cut in purchasing power. Council voices favor tighter economy across all federal activities and continued wage control debate.
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Nehru sees steel seizure as sign of changing times
Indian Prime Minister Nehru declares Truman’s steel industry seizure a significant example of world change while opening a meeting of a centrs industrial advisory board. He notes state action in labor conflicts and the largest industry seizure is a factual matter, not a moral judgment.
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Bus Drivers Face Firing Over Strike
Rochester reporters note striking bus drivers have been warned to return to work by Tuesday or face dismissal. The situation centers on the ongoing labor dispute, with officials citing service disruption and potential terminations as a consequence if drivers do not resume duties promptly.
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Dodd Prisoner Raids Highlight Postwar Clash
General Dodd endured three days in Reds captivity on Iwo Jima as leaders negotiated prisoner sickroom demands and communications. The flare of combat and political fallout tied to Taft Eisenhower and Ridgway dominated New York and Tokyo briefings with calls for force to recover Dodd and curb Communist pressure on negotiations.
Deaths and political turmoil mix in era obits and unions
Obituaries note deaths of Nikolai Maksimov a plant physiology leader in Moscow age 73 Charles F Johnson 72 longtime Botany Worsted Mills executive in Passaic New Jersey and Jom Cogeret 69 former Union Pacific superintendent Cheyenne Wyoming amid a London political scene where a week of municipal elections shifts power as unions press for labor actions and rail strike injunctions as government faces court appeals and party battles
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Moody Reintroduces $45 Combat Pay Bill in Senate
Senator Blair Moody of Michigan reintroduced a proposal for a $45 monthly combat pay bonus for servicemen. The measure mirrors the Senate version approved earlier, supplementing existing premium pay for air or submarine duty amid a stalled conference review.
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Child safety tips on handling dangerous household objects
A fragment urges care to prevent injuries in children by avoiding exposed sockets and knives. It emphasizes keeping knives, broken bottles, and cans out of reach and supervising older children when using sharp tools. The notice warns that responsibilities fall on caregivers to shield youngsters from hazards, ending with a bid to protect the child.
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Little Bozo Dies at 45 Top Circus Clown in World
The four foot circus midget known as Little Bozo, born John F. Pizzo, has died at age 45. He entertained audiences worldwide and appeared in films including Sign of the Cross. He was born in Nadion. The obituary notes his years on stage and film.
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Family Birthday Party Crowd Gathers For Grandson’s 10th Syracuse
The Gerald Journal notes a large family gathering from Buffalo to Syracuse for a birthday celebration. Relatives including Mr. and Mrs. John Brac and baby, the Wolf family, the Wid family, and the Renaud clan converge at Mrs. Renaud’s Hoy Family Coach home. Octave Renaud Jr brings twins Robert and a newlywed wife. Richard serves in Norfolk Navy with a son Leonard. Mrs. Renaud, widow of Octave Pensud Sr, plans a feast with turkey, ham, salad, two birthday cakes, and high chairs for grandchildren. A purse of 35 dollars will be given. gifts abound as the family rejoices with singing and gifts amid bustling preparations.
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Police Commissioner Faces Trial Ties to Gross Bookmaking Probe
Deputy Schwartzberg reports an unidentified man warned Sam Jackie Gross brother of Harry Gross to expose more names in an extortion threat. The older Gross testified at a departmental trial connected to a 12 year prison sentence for bookmaking. A probe led by Senator Williams questioned Gross’s reported income and Brooklyn operation awareness amid raids and police references to a “gross operation.”
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Oil Fuel Rationing Orders Trigger Broad Disruptions
A new price and supply order tightens control on gasoline inventories amid shortages. Officials say bulk plants and terminal operators face stricter limits as airlines cancel flights and military fuel use shifts to high octane substitutes. Brooklyn prosecutors clash with defense over alleged graft tied to fuel allocations while other cities experience transport delays and stock reductions.
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