Michener’s Korea Japan piece foresees Japan’s future path
In a personal series finale from Korea and Japan, James A. Michener argues two futures for Japan after occupation. If U S troops leave, he foresees a leftist surge and possible prewar fascist resurgence. if the U S stays, democratic leadership could take hold amid Zaibatsu influence and cautious economic rebuilding.
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Korea
Formosa
Manchuria
China
United States
America
Tam
Pilgrims Pray for Release at World Eucharistic Congress
Thousands of Roman Catholic pilgrims gathered in Pope Pius XII Square Barcelona for the final ceremonies of the 35th World Eucharistic Congress. Cardinal Guevara led prayers for brothers behind the Iron Curtain as vast crowds witnessed outdoor despatch of bread and wine to hospitals.
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Spain
Juan Gualberto Cardinal Guevara
Lima
Peru
Congress
Jesus Christ
Jorge Medina
Madrid
Fernando Posada
Burgos
Santiago de Compostela
Pope Fius XI
Eisenhower Homecoming Brings Calm in Abilene Kansas
Abilene Kansas prepares for Dwight D. Eisenhower homecoming with calm pride rather than fanfare as crowds of locals and visiting politicians gather for a 1:30 PM cornerstone ceremony at the Eisenhower Museum, a 3:45 PM parade, and a major 6 PM speech, with 300 reporters set to cover the Kansas event.
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Abilene
Kan
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Kansas
Katherine Callahan
Eisenhower
Edward F. Ann
Eisenhower Museum
White House
Escape Tactics Used By Drunk Driver In Court
In Louisville, defendant Fred Whelan used a slow break to walk away from 12 fellow prisoners as patrolmen prepared to return them to jail after court. He avoided punishment for drunken driving this time but was fined and had his license confiscated.
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Louisville
Fred Whelan
Whelan
33d annual encampment of state foreign wars held June 22
The 33rd annual encampment of the State Department of Foreign Wars will be held in Troy on June 22, with Representative Henry J. Latham of Queens the principal speaker at the convention banquet on June 23.
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Troy
Henry J. Latham
Queens
Latham
He Calls Prison Home, Sweet Home
R E Ovens, a career inmate since 1926, is returned to Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus after pleading guilty to three forgery and fraudulent check indictments. He previously served in several prisons and will begin three terms totaling up to six years.
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Delaware
R. E. Ovens
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Ovens
Mexico
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Federal
Atlanta
Owens
NLRB Upheld In Bakery Strike By Federal Judge
Federal Judge Harry C. Westover rules NLRB has exclusive power to issue injunctions in labor disputes under Taft Hartley Law. He prohibits state court rulings except where police power applies, issuing two injunctions against Capital Service bakery and Local 276 to halt picketing and bar state injunction action.
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Los Angeles
National Labor Relations Board
Harry C. Westover
Westover
Capital Service, Inc
Youth shot after stealing plane at Georgia airpark
A shoeless 18 year old, Jim Dowdy of Everett Massachusetts, was wounded and captured after opening fire on two watchmen at Brunswick Airpark in Midway Georgia as he attempted to steal a plane. He said from hospital he just wanted a ride and claimed to be on leave from Naval Air Station Jacksonville. police reported he was wounded in a gun battle with about 40 officers and taken to Brunswick City Hospital.
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Brunswick Airpark
Midway
Brunswick City Hospital
Jim Dowdy
Everett
Mass
Jacksonville, Fla., Naval Air Station
Saratoga Springs Opens Summer Season At Spa
Saratoga Springs launched its summer season with the Spa pool and Hall of Springs opening. Thousands visit the resort, drawn by one of the world’s most modern pools and water service to guests.
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Saratoga Spa
Saratoga Springs
Spa
Hall of Springs
Queen Pilots Jetliner at Over 500 Miles an Hour
Queen Mother Elizabeth flew a Comet Jet liner during a royal demonstration ride with the royal family. She noted in a telegram to the City of London Auxiliary Squadron of the RAF that she was honorary air commodore of the squadron and pondered what other passengers might think. The report references Chile utilities seizure in Santiago.
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London
Elizabeth
City of London
Royal Air Force
Miners Sit Down At Gabernardi Sulphur Mine
In Ancona Italy 160 miners stage a sit down protest at the Gabernardi sulphur pits after 860 workers are fired. Food and water are sent to the strikers by committees of pro Communist and anti Communist unions as the mines run low.
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Ancona
Italy
Gabernardi
Notable Deaths of Prominent Figures Mentioned in New Orleans and Beyond
Obituaries note the deaths of MES Henry Hooks 78 adopted daughter of Jefferson Davis in New Orleans. William Brooks 65 long time executive of Somerset Pan American and Pittsburgh papers in Pittsburgh. Jaaho Mirkola 65 head track coach Harvard University since 1936 in Belmont Massachusetts. William Barney Zucker 65 famed developer of swimmers in New York City over 42 years.
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Henry Hooks
Jefferson Davis
The
Confederate States of America
New Orleans
William Brooks
Somerset, Pan American
Pittsburgh
Jaaho Mirkola
Harvard University
Belmont
Mass
William “Barney” Zucker
New York City
East Germans seal off roads and clash with police in Berlin
East Berlin authorities announce protective measures as rioting East German youths clash with West Berlin police. Protesters block at least six roads between Western Berlin and the Soviet zone. police respond with tear gas and water cannon, arresting about 300. Over 10 hurt.
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Berlin
Western
Germany
East Berlin
Council
Eastern Germany
Eastern
East Germany
Spandau
West Berlin
Village builds fire house with community effort
A village of 350 residents plans a new fire house built by local effort. School children contributed pennies to buy land while volunteers including truckers laborers and an architect offered their services.
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Fly Creek
Wage Boost Approved for Building Trades Workers
About 17 000 building trades workers will gain 9 to 13 cents an hour starting Sunday after the Wage Stabilization Board in Washington approved the increase. The raise reflects the cost of living and wages in similar cities.
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Buffalo
Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Colorado Warden's Trial Set June 16
Roy Best, long time warden of the Colorado Penitentiary Canon City, suspended by the State Civil Service Commission after ouster charges at Gov. Thornton's order. He faces U.S. District Court trial June 16 with other prison officers on civil liberties violations tied to a riot last July.
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Denver
Roy Best
Colorado
Canon City
Best
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