Formosa Policy Debate Tests Eisenhower Actions
Washington dispatch reports on President Eisenhower’s Formosa policy as lawmakers and experts speculate on next moves. The piece notes potential naval blockade options, possible air or ground actions, and the risk of widening the Korean conflict into a broader war. It cites Sen. Russell, Rep. Short, and Gen. Bradley, with reactions from British observers and neutral analysts. The White House offers no comment as public preparations continue.
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Washington
Eisenhomers Srixon
Fernie
Trost i
Formosa
Jose
Ben
Dave
Eisenhower
China
U. S
Manchuria
Yalu River
MacArthur
Cie
Essors
Europe
Sen
Tai
Senate
Far East
Gen. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
White House
Construction Boom Promises New Schools and Homes in Hagerstown
Plans for six million dollar two school complex projects including first grade classrooms and a kindergarten are reported along with a similar elementary school at Clear Spring. Antietam Development speeds street work for a shopping center north of Northern Avenue while residential building expands, some completed, others near completion, with contractors scheduling many new homes into 1954. 1953 construction expected to exceed 1852 totals fivefold per Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond data.
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Clear Spring
New Antietam Development Company
Northern Avenue
Hagerstown
Federal Resarva| Bank of Richmond
Beware Of 1953 Prophecies Free 64 Page Book Offer
An LA man advertises a free 64 page booklet from the Institute of Mentalphysics claiming world prophecies about 1953 and a coming crisis. The notice urges readers to request the pamphlet by postcard or envelope to gain early access to mind power methods and a promised post crisis era, with no money required.
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Los Angeles
Entih
Penchitkins
Far East
Institute of Mentalphysics
South
Hobart Brial
Calif
Prayer for Today Bless Our Troops and Peace
A brief prayer asking God for peace and strength for loved ones in military service. The text, though garbled, references prayer for courage and moral fortitude, and a general wish to hasten peace among all people. Ends with attributions to Rupert Hoover of Jackson, Michigan, First Methodist Church.
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Arnet
Hoover Rupert
Jackson
Mich
No Motive Found In Death Of 14-Year-Old Boy
Funeral services for Robert B Statler Jr 14 of Greencastle will be held Wednesday at Minnich Funeral Home and Guitner s Church with Rev Lester Misner officiating Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery He was found hanging in the cellar of his home Sunday by his father Coroner S D Shull of Chambersburg ruled death by self action The boy attended Browns Mill school and was described as an average pupil He wore Sunday clothes and a three year Sunday school pin He is survived by his parents and one sister Cinda Lee
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Robert B. Statler, Jr
Greencastle
RFD
Minnich
Guitner’s B
Robert A. Statler
Robert and
Estella (Hersh) Statler
Cinda Lee
One Red Prisoner Killed in Koje Island Camp Uprising
North Korean prisoners on Koje Island clashed with U N guards leaving one dead and 38 injured, 13 seriously. The POW Command said guards faced a “hail of stones” after North Koreans chanted Communist songs in violation of orders. Tear gas, grenades, and rifle fire were used to restore order.
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Pusan Uf
Koje Island
U. N
Cal
Fred A. Taylor
Taylor
WU. N
Pen Rebellion at State Prison Suppressed in Salem
A brief uprising at the Oregon State Prison ended with five hostages released unharmed. Prison officials reported damage to property as guards entered the segregation block to serve meals and ten inmates refused to join the rebellion while about 40 convicts armed with rifles and tear gas surrounded the cell block.
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Salem
Oreia
Virgil J. O'Malley
Onv
Conviets i
St Iternational Airlines
Taz
Morehan
Boy Scout Week Marking 43rd Anniversary Observed Nationwide
Boy Scout Week February 7 to 13 marks the 43rd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America observed by over 3,250,000 scouts and leaders. Since 1910 more than 20,200,000 boys have joined, with programs in Cub Boy and Exploring. The 1953 high point is the National Jamboree with 50,000 Bay Scouts camping at a Newport area site July 17 to 23 on Irvine Ranch California.
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Boy Scouts of America
Forward of Liberty
Irvine Ranch
Newport Harbor
California
No Parking Space Sparks Capitol Musk of Debate
Washington police said the so called no parking space in front of a presidential assistant’s house was their idea and not Sherman Adams. Signs were removed at Adams’ request, leaving a pull up space for one car. Democrats in Congress turned it into a Capitol tempest with Rep Sutton and Rep Huffman weighing in on the General Motors connection and parking questions.
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Ike
Washington
Congress
Sherman Adams
Adams
Sutton
DB Tenn
General Motors
Charles E.wilson
Rep
Huffman
R-Mich
Marysland Irginig
Oil Talks With Iran Off Again
Washington reports show American-British oil negotiations with Iran stalled after a near‑settlement. Dulles may need to intervene as Britain and Iran demand US backing for the Acheson outline, including a proposed 1 million dollar Iran aid package to cover immediate needs and future oil purchases. A separate note recounts a Santa story and a wool care tip.
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Washington
Iran
State Dulles
Britain
Eisenhower
Dean Acheson
Acheson
United States
Santa Claus
Donald
Alice Calemiri
Santa
German Doctor Sponsored by GI Parents in U S
In Philadelphia a German doctor named Walter Burgiinger, 26, aided Corporal Albert Kessler, 24, when he fell 150 feet in a Bavarian Alps accident last April. Kessler’s father sponsored Burgiinger’s immigration to America, where the doctor will intern in Illinois for a year before medical exams.
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Philadelphia
America
Walter Burgiinger
Albert Kessler
Solitier
Burgmayer
Orchid named Mamie Eisenhower by Boone florist
A new orchid variety developed by Art Smith of Boone has been named the Mamie Eisenhower. The florist provided a sample to the chamber of commerce after seven years of development honoring Mrs Dwight Eisenhower, born in Boone.
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Mamie Boone
Art Smith
Boone
Dwight Eisenhower
Mamie Eisenhower
Chamber of Vomerce
Seven Prison Staff Injured in Prison Bomb Blast
Seven Washington State Prison staff were injured yesterday when a prisoner made bomb exploded in a cell. Authorities believe the blast disrupted a plan by convicts to seize freedom. Albert Gruber suffered an arm loss while deputy warden Al Remboldt improved from critical. Two crude bombs were found in the cell, with a detonator wire and nitroglycerin soup described in the remains.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Washington State
Albert Gruber
al Remboldt
Hospital i
Many Lobbyists At Legislature
Widespread lobbying activity marks the 1953 Maryland General Assembly session with 33 groups hiring registered lobbyists to press senators and delegates. Last long session in 1951 saw 129 agents and counsel. fines for improper registration range from 100 to 51000 dollars. Represented groups include seven labor unions, two railroads, three public utilities and various civic and commerce associations. A full lobbying expense report must be filed with the secretary of state.
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Annapolis
General Assembly
Secretary of State
Relief Equipment Off For Holland
About six plane loads of relief gear were sent from Baltimore to aid flood victims in the Netherlands. The Wind mill drive, organized by WAAM, collected clothing and flashlights and handed them to Dr. J. D. de Beus at Friendship International Airport. Three Air Force cargo planes carried the first batch to New York City for transfer to the Dutch Royal Air Force for the flight to The Hague.
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Baltimore
Netherlands
Wind+ mill
Baltymore Television Station
WAAM
J. D. de Beus
Washington
Friendship International
Air Force
New York City
Dutch Royal Air Force
Hague
Proposed Changes In Taft Hartley Act Hearings In House
Washington Congress opens hearings on proposed Taft Hartley Act changes with Rep Lucas urging an industry wide bargaining ban and Rep McConnell presiding. Eisenhower administration contemplates advisory labor industry group to craft proposals, with Taft proposals already advanced in Senate. Lucas aims to curb monopoly bargaining while allowing single company wide representation, facing mixed industry opposition including steel, shipping, coal, and manufacturing sectors. John Lewis invited as potential advisory member amid broader labor reform debate.
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Washington
Congress
McConnell
R-Pa
House Labor
Rep
Lucas
D-Tex
Eisenhower
Senate Labor Committee
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Organized Labor
Luray
Senate
House
Durkin
AFL Plumbers Union
Jgroup
Janet
America
John
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lall
Taft-Hartley
House Committee
Knows Her Guns And Goes To Work
A 70 year old Los Angeles hotel clerk Lavena Goodey demonstrated quick thinking when a woman robber demanded cash. She seized a piano chair leg from beneath her desk and struck the robber on the wrist, then chased her into the street where the suspect escaped in a waiting car.
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Los Angeles
Lavena Goodey
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