Missionaries Feared Dead After Jungle Search
Five U S missionaries in the Amazon jungle near Curaray and Oglama rivers are feared dead after a missing plane was found stripped and a second body sighted from the air. The group from the Gospel Missionary Union and other Christian missions vanished while attempting to befriend the Auca Indians. A search by Ecuadorian soldiers and U S forces, including helicopters and Amphibious planes, is underway from Shell Mera with reports of a bonfire and an unidentified body near the plane.
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Quito
Ecuador
U. S
Amazon Jungle
John Keenan
Caraway River
Keenan
Shell Mera
Oil Company
Gonzalo Ruales
Curaray
Oglama
Amazon
U. S. Air Force
Guayaquil
Panama Canal Zone
Saint
Sun
Escapee Surrenders After 90 Minute Ditch Siege in Montana
Lee Raper, a 19 year old escaped convict from Park County, gave up after a stand in a roadside ditch near Race Track in Deer Lodge Valley. Deputies and prison officials, who fired only to scare him, surrounded him as he discarded his stolen 22 caliber rifle and climbed from the ditch. Raper, 6 feet 3 inches, was committed in 1954 for burglary and faced parole due next April. his case now goes to the State Board of Prison Commissioners for possible forfeiture of privileges.
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Deer Lodge
Lee Raper
Powell
Beaverhead
F. O. Burrell
Raper
Tom Quinlan
Race Track
Burrell
Park County
State Board of Prison Commissioners
Dulles Says World Knew West United in War in 54
Secretary of State Dulles said the Western Big Three would have joined in action against Red China in 1954 if Far East peace talks failed, possibly using atomic arms. He described Life magazine’s account of near war as public knowledge and noted Britain and France watched Geneva talks.
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Dulles
Washington
China
Far East
Life Magazine
Eisenhower
Life
Indochina
North Viet Nam
United States
U. S
Philippines
Thailand
Geneva
Britain
France
Red China
Ed Dulles
James Shepley
Time-Life
Formosa
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
White House
Rhee
Bullet from head finally removed after 25 years
Mario Aspromonti, shot in the head 25 years ago, had a bullet removed after doctors deemed it too risky. A recent head cold caused him to blow his nose, dislodging the slug and revealing the retained bullet.
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Rome
Mario Aspromonti
Oklahoma City U Uses Ballet Dancing To Shape Basketball Team
A colorful promo notes Oklahoma City University uses ballet dancing to get its basketball team in shape. The ad then pitches Want Ads as a quick way to sell or rent with ad-writer help, plus a rental listing offering five rooms and a bath downstairs near Anselmo for $50.
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Oklahoma City University
Anselmo
Montana weather forecast east and west regions
Montana forecast shows east region mostly fair with little temperature change Thursday and Thursday night. Highs 38 to 48, colder 20 to 30 in the northeast. West region partly cloudy with fog, highs 30 to 40, increasing clouds Thursday night and light precipitation expected Friday.
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Montana
One Man Rule Declared in Algerian Area
Paris reports the French cabinet imposes a unified civil and military command in Kabylie along 150 miles of coast east of Algiers to curb rebel terror. In 24 hours 36 people were killed as violence spread in Algeria. Aures and Constantine regions already have similar commands. The National Liberation Army campaigns across three zones since the insurgency began 15 months ago.
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Paris
Algeria
Kabylie
Algiers
Aures
Constantine
National Liberation Army
Ike Fails to Commit on Illinois Entry in Primary
President Eisenhower avoids a yes or no on listing his name in Illinois April 10 primary. White House says no final decision yet. Gov. Stratton announced his entry without Eisenhower’s prior consultation, hoping the President runs again.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Illinois
White House
William G. Stratton
Ilinois
Springfield
Ill
Stratton
James C. Hagerty
Sen
Kerr
D-Okla
Congress
Ike
Letterman General Hospital
San Francisco
Paul I. Robinson
Republican National Committee
Leonard W. Hall
United States
Nova Scotia Floods Leave 1 000 Persons Homeless
Halifax reports ongoing January floods that have left over 1,000 people homeless and caused millions in damage. Evacuations continued as residents along the Salmon River fled their homes. Farmers released cattle to seek higher land in hope of survival.
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Halifax
N. S
Nova Scotia
Ike Health Excellent Says Doctors on Ike's Recovery
Three Army physicians in the White House reported President Eisenhower's heart attack recovery progressing satisfactorily. They said his physical condition is excellent and noted benefits from exercise and relaxation during a Key West visit.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Army
White House
Key West
Florida
Congress
GOP
Howard M. Snyder
Thomas W. Mattingly
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Byron E. Pollack
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
Denver
Bagdad Shriners Elect Officers in Great Falls Meeting
Robert F. Jorgensen was elected potentate of Bagdad Temple of the Shrine at the annual meeting held at the Masonic Temple. Other officers named include Walter Oleson as chief rabban Herman Dokken as assistant rabban Bernard Williams high priest and prophet Frank Sutter oriental guide and a slate of wardens and trustees. Installations followed with former potentates Sims and Blair assisting. Delegates to the imperial council in Detroit were Jorgensen Greenwell Mickelson and Miller.
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Robert F. Jorgensen
Great Falls
Bagdad
Masonic Temple
Walter R. Oleson
Butte
Rabban
Herman H. Dokken
Bozeman
Bernard Williams
Dillon
Frank W. Sutter
Seattle
Oriental Guide
Harry Bennetts
Recorder
Walter
Jorgensen
Archie Bawden
Temple Donation Board
Old Temple
Imperial Council
Detroit
A. L. Greenwell
Donald E. Mickelson
Deer Lodge
Walter W. Miller
Eisenhower urges nation to wake to economic struggle
President Eisenhower urged Americans to wake up to the urgent need of a free world victory in the economic struggle with the Communists. The call backs his proposed long term foreign aid plan, with Dulles noting congressional opposition and emphasizing continuity over spending increases.
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Washington
Eisenhower
All America
Congress
Sen
George
D-Ga
State Dulles
Dulles
U. S
United Nations General Assembly
Russia
India
Egypt
Burma
United States
Community of Free Nations
George Dulles
White House
Dulles Pushes U S Nuclear Test Program Ahead
Secretary Dulles declared that the United States must continue atomic and hydrogen bomb tests to maintain an American lead in nuclear weapons. He rejected calls from neutrals including Indian diplomat V K Krishna Menon to halt tests and asserted the policy remains to press ahead while hoping for a future disarmament framework.
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Washington
Dulles
United States
Soviet Union
V. K. Krishna Menon
Nehru
Krishna Menon
New York
Pacific
Eisenhower
Key West
Atomic Energy Commission
Russia
Britain
Australia
65 Koreans Die as Ship Burns
A coastal vessel Taishin No. carrying 70 aboard burned after a kerosene lamp was dropped in a third class cabin. At least 65 died as flames trapped passengers near Samch’onpo port west of Pusan. Police warn the toll could rise as the fire is extinguished.
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Seoul
Samchonpo
Pusan
Yasu
South Korea
Naugle Seeks State School Post in Montana Race
C. E. Naugle the Bigfork schools' superintendent announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Montana superintendent of public instruction. At 35 he cites educational future concerns and calls for cooperative efforts across parties. the incumbent Mary M. Condon has not declared. The winner will earn 7500 annually. Naugle is an author and educator active in Montana education associations.
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Bigfork
C. E. Naugle
Montana
Forest Service
Pennsylvania
Naugle
Mary M. Condon
Alden N. Goodwin
Great Falls
Montana School Board
Montana School Boards Assn
Montana Pta
Montana Education Assn
Upper Flathead Schoolmasters Assn
Dist
Flathead County
GOP calls for immediate pork and beef buying aid
A House Republican caucus urged an emergency government pork and beef purchasing program to lift prices while awaiting the long term effects of President Eisenhower's farm plan. Rep. Martin of Massachusetts said the group sought rapid relief and would report findings to Eisenhower. The three-point proposal also urged liberalized credit for farmers, especially veterans.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Rep
Martin
Massachusetts
White House
GOP
Benson
Believe Missing Girl Dead Suspect Is Held
New York police hold 24 year old Thomas Daniels as a material witness in the disappearance of 20 year old Jacqueline Smith after a Christmas Eve meeting. Investigators suspect homicide and question an unidentified second man as a black case containing surgical instruments was found.
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New York
Jacqueline Smith
Edward Byrnes
Thomas G. Daniels
Asst. Dist. Atty
Alexander Herman
Miss Smith
Byrnes
Bond
Daniels
Herman
General Sessions
Edward J. McCullen
Hudson River
Draft Call Issued for 16 000 Men
Washington Defense Dept announces a March draft of 16 000 men split 10 000 Navy 6 000 Army. Navy again targets 10 000 in November December and none in January February. Army March quota matches January February total. Cumulative draftees earmarked since September 1950 reaches 2 014 430.
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Washington
Defense Dept
Navy
Army
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