Chiang Kai-shek links Red Chinese aggression to Soviet aims
In Taipei on February 16 President Chiang Kai-shek said a U S Russia showdown may not come until the Soviet Union encroaches on U S territory. He called the Chinese Communists tools of Moscow and warned of further aggression while expressing doubt the United States would confront Russia.
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Formosa
U.P
Chiang Kai-shek
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Russia
Soviet Union
U. S
Free China
Radio Active Fallout Would Kill Thousands
The AEC report on Bikini Atoll H-bomb tests warns a downwind cloud could kill many, with a lethal zone up to 140 by 20 miles and 7,000 square miles contaminated. Shelter reduces danger. 160 miles out could still deck 50 percent without protection, while basements and earth-packed shelters dramatically cut risk.
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New Jersey
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Bikini Atoll
Pacific
Romanians Surrender At Swiss Legation Standdown Before Deadline
In Bern three anti Reds who held the Romanian legation for over 40 hours surrendered to a priest amid Swiss warnings of an assault with two anti tank guns nearby. They sought release for five anti Communist prisoners in Red jails and faced trial in Switzerland for a legation chauffeur killing.
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Switzerland
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Romania
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Russia Ready To Talk Peace With Japan
Moscow says it is prepared to negotiate normalization and a possible peace treaty with Japan at any venue including the United Nations in New York. The note responds to Japan’s Feb 5 proposal and signals talks on resuming diplomatic relations after the San Francisco treaty.
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Katsuzo Okumura Inuma Hatoyama
House To Vote Today On Ten Thousand Salary Boost
The House moved to a 10000 dollar annual pay raise for senators and representatives, clearing an early hurdle with a two hour debate cap to deter amendments. Speaker Rayburn and GOP leader Martin predicted passage as supporters expected about 130 votes against the bill.
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Sam Rayburn
G.O.P
Joseph W. Martin
Bungled Rubinstein Kidnapping Ends in Slaying
New York report says millionaire Serge Rubinstein was killed during a botched kidnapping by unnamed underworld figures. Assistant district attorney Alexander Herman testified in General Sessions Court that Herman Scholz, 50, a former kidnapping plan witness, disclosed the assailants' names and left a note on a high bail for Scholz as a material witness. The incident occurred after intruders entered Rubinstein's Fifth Avenue home on January 27 and inadvertently strangled him. Judge Jonah Goldstein set bail at $25,000.
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Serge Rubinstein
Asst Dist. Atty
Alexander Herman
General Sessions Court
Herman Scholz
Rubinstein
Herman
Scholz
Fifth Avenue
Jonah Goldstein
Goldstein
Reds accuse U S Tokyo United States over Tachens evacuation
Red China charged the United States with crime against humanity for aiding the Chinese Nationalists in evacuating the Tachens Islands. The Angered communiqué alleged U S Marines killed and kidnapped islanders and used scorched earth tactics. Refugees said they fled after hearing communism reports from fishermen.
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Red China Today
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Tachens Islands
U. S
China
Red
Quemoy and Matsu as Korea Like Crisis Thought
Discussion debated whether U S firmness against Communist aggression could hold if China attacked Quemoy and Matsu. The speaker analogized offshore islands to Korea and noted potential Soviet encroachment fears, with the idea of a sustained U S response depending on President Chiang’s stance. Continued on page 2 column 7.
Dog Without Name Shot At Copper Mine Town
In Bingham Utah on February 16 a nameless stray dog known by miners as a familiar roadside figure was found dead near the highway to the canyon town. The dog, shot five times with a .22 rifle, lay killed in blood spattered snow after miners reported leaving scraps in a roadside box for him.
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Bingham
Utah
Accidental Wound Fatal to Pulaski Farmer in Logansport
Albert Fox, a 60 year old Pulaski farmer, died in St Joseph's Hospital from a shotgun wound suffered Saturday night inside his Logansport home. He told authorities the 12 gauge shotgun discharged accidentally while he chased cats. the charge struck him in the eye.
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Logansport
Ind
Albert Fox
Pulaski
St. Joseph's Hospital
Gold Trimmed Limousine Lady Norah Docker in London
London reports Lady Norah Docker displaying wealth in a gold trimmed limousine. Her outspoken lifestyle and media attention draw public interest as she justifies opulence amid Britain’s hardships. Her husband Sir Bernard Docker links to custom auto bodies. the 1951 unveiling marked the peak of the gold plated car’s splendor.
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Norah Docker
Marie Antoinette
Britain
Decker
Sir Bernard Docker
Lady Decker
New Township School Bill To Governor
The Indiana Senate approved a measure allowing townships to form school corporations run by boards rather than township trustees. The 36 to 9 vote sent the bill to Governor Craig amid debate over home rule versus preserving the trustee system.
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Indiana Senate
Craig
Warren W. Martin, Jr
Indiana
Charles Rutledge
R.elwood
Senate
Freeman Yeager
South Bend
Yeager
John W. van Ness
Valparaiso
Martin
Subversive Refugee Committee Disbands Amid Harassment
The Joint Anti Fascist Refugee Committee, labeled subversive by the attorney general, dissolves after its Executive Board voted due to government harassment prosecutions. Formed in 1942 to aid Spanish Loyalist refugees, the group ends its activity in New York.
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New York
Fire kills 67-year-old in Indianapolis home blaze
John Guthrie, 67, confined by paralysis, perished early today when a fire swept his northwest side residence in Indianapolis. Neighbors reported the blaze and firefighters battled flames, but Guthrie could not escape.
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Indianapolis
John Guthrie
Indiana House Rebuffs Committee On Korean Bonus Bill
Indiana lawmakers reject a committee report to divert World War II veteran bonus funds to the general fund. The 55 to 39 vote sends the measure back to the Ways and Means committee, reviving a Korean veterans bonus debate. Speakers Baker and Maehling urge funding and a clear House record on the issue.
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R.kendallville
Walter H. Maehling
D.terre Haute
Maehling
Baker
Rescuers Climb Mountain in Missing Airliner Search
Italian police and ski troopers climb Mt Vettore in blizzard to find Sabena DC6 missing since Sunday night with 29 aboard. A U.S. Air Force pilot saw possible wreckage around 6,000 feet up the Apennines. The Brussels to Belgian Congo flight carried 21 passengers and 8 crew. prospects for survivors are slim.
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Ciampino
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Belgian Congo
House approves Alaska and Hawaii statehood bill
The House Interior Committee voted 19-6 to admit both Alaska and Hawaii as states. The bill proceeds to the House floor pending Rules Committee clearance, with 10 Democrats and 9 Republicans in support and four Democrats and two Republicans voting no. President Eisenhower backs Hawaii immediate statehood but wants Alaska delay to address its complex problems.
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House Interior Committee
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Hawaii
House
Rules Committee
Eisenhower
Thief Returns for Bath Tub After Stealing Sink
In Oklahoma City on February 16 a thief who had stolen a kitchen sink returned and took the bath tub as well from a vacant house. The Rev. Coy Brown reported the incident to police yesterday.
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Oklahoma City
Coy Brown
Survivor tells of bomber blast in Canadian wilderness
Winnipeg report describes Captain Tommy Pittman who survived three bitter nights and two days without food after a B 47 Stratojet exploded at 35 000 feet west of The Pas Saskatchewan He wore a survival suit that saved his life and he returned to Winnipeg for hospital care after the crash crewed by Lt Col Kenneth G McGrew Capt Lester Epton and Maj Robert Dowdy
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Man
Tommy Pittman
U.S. Air Force
Pittman
Saskatchewan
Pas
Deer Lodge Military Hospital
Riverside
Calif
Kenneth G. McGrew
Lester E. Epton
Robert Dowdy
McGrew
Epton
Pineau Moves to Form New Cabinet in France Crisis
Socialist Premier-designate Christian Pineau decided to attempt forming a new government to end France’s 12 day political crisis. He faced strong right wing opposition as Gaullists and independents voted against joining any Pineau government and he planned to present his cabinet tonight before seeking confirmation from the National Assembly.
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Paris
Christian Pineau
France
Pineau
Rene Coty
National Assembly
Pierre Mendes-France
Coty
Colder Weather Predicted Tonight In Indiana
A brief warm spell ends as the Weather Bureau forecasts colder Indiana temperatures tonight. Lows fall seven to 11 degrees from today's early lows, with Thursday highs dropping one to 14 degrees, especially in the south. Today’s highs ranged from 36 at South Bend to 54 at Evansville. Thursday’s expected highs are 35 to 40, with colder weather also in Friday’s outlook.
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Weather Bureau
South
South Bend
Evansville
Record Cold at Umiat Ties Historic Alaska Low
The Yukon River outpost of Umiat logged 76 below zero yesterday tying a cold record for the area first set in 1886. The brutal cold spell continues as residents brace for more severe temperatures across the interior.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Umiat
Yukon River
Weather Report Cloudy and Colder Temperatures Rise
The Weather report notes cloudy and colder conditions with temperatures at 6 am 38, noon 41, 2 pm 38. Sunrise 6 41, sunset 5 28, river stage 3 6 ft and rising.
Local Conditions Report
The weather summary shows yesterday's high 47 degrees and last night's low 22. Precipitation measured at 0.06 inches.
Forecast for Terre Haute and Indiana
Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Thursday with lows around 28 in Terre Haute. Highs near 37 Thursday. Indiana region sees similar cold trend with lows 20 to 25 north and 25 to 30 south, highs 32 to 37 north and 37 to 42 south. street thermometer readings were 39 at 6 am and 39 at 2 pm.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
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