Dulles Urges United Stand Against Communism in Americas
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles appeals to the Inter-American Conference for a strong united action if Communists gain control in any Western hemisphere nation. He counters Mexico’s proposed limits and Guatemala’s intervention objections while noting broad support from ten of nineteen nations. Continued on page 20.
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Caracas
Venezuela
U. S
John Foster Dulles
Mexico
Guatemala
United Nations
United States
Dulles
Guillermo Toriello
Argentina
Haiti
Chile
Schwable Details Torture That Shaped Confession
Marine Col Frank H Schwable testified that Chinese captors used constant pressure and propaganda during 14 months in Korea to break his will and force a false confession. He described dysentery, solitary confinement, and repeated denials of basic relief as part of his alleged mistreatment. The inquiry weighs whether he should face court martial for signing the confession while captive.
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Washington
Frank H. Schwable
Schwable
Korea
Marine Court
Naval Service
Sark approves 56 defense budget for gun powder tribute
The Sark parliament approved a 56 defense budget to purchase gun powder for eight cannons fired annually. The tradition honors the Duke of Gloucester during ceremonial visits by the island.
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London
U.P
Channel Island
Sark
Duke of Gloucester
McCarthy Seeks Link Murrow to Communist School
Senator McCarthy targets Edward R. Murrow linking him to a 1930s Communist propaganda school as he responded to critics after Murrow’s CBS program criticizing him. The exchange follows McCarthy’s contention that media figures aided Communist causes.
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Sen. McCarthy
Murrow
Commie School
Washington
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Edward R. Murrow
CBS
Wisconsin
Fulton Lewis Jr
Mutual
Bleeding Hearts
Adlai Stevenson
Lewis
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph
Moscow University
National Advisory Council
Institute of International Education
CBS Radio
Mass Paratrooper Drop Kills Two. 80 Hurt Near Fort Bragg
The Army rehearsed Long Thrust with about 9 000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg North Carolina. Two jumpers died and 30 were hospitalized with serious or critical injuries dozens more sustained minor injuries as 145 C119 aircraft dropped troops and gear over four drop zones in a major peacetime exercise tied to Operation Flash Burn.
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FT. Bragg
N. C
Army
82Nd Airborne Division
F. W. Farrell
82Nd
Wayne C. Smith
18Th Airborne Corps
Edwin A. Walker
82Nd Division
Republicans Move to Unseat Chavez in New Mexico Race
The Senate elections subcommittee urged declaring no election in New Mexico's 1952 senatorial contest, aiming to unseat Democrat Dennis Chavez. The report, with a Democratic minority expected, goes to the rules committee for consideration before potential Senate action. Democrats hold a 48 to 47 edge and seek to defend Chavez.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Elections Subcommittee
Senate
New Mexico
Dennis Chavez
William F. Knowland
Chavez
Weather Summary: Snow Flurries Friday Across Regions
Mostly cloudy with snow flurries Friday and light snow in the east and west of Divide. Highs near 25 to 30, lows around 10 to 18, with little temperature change into Saturday. North winds 20 to 30 mph, and a period ending Thursday 5 30 p.m. follow the table timing.
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Divide
McCarthy Aide Roy Cohn Threatened Army Wreck
An Army report quotes Roy Cohn saying Secretary Stevens would be “through” and the Army wrecked if G. David Schine was given overseas duty. The document cites Cohn pressuring top Army officials for Schine’s special treatment and alleges he called officials to demand favors.
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McCarthy
Washington
Army
Roy Cohn
McCarthy Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Robert T. Stevens
G. David Schine
Schine
Subcommittee
Cohn
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Mine schedules altered by mechanical difficulties
Notice announces the Leonard mine will not have a day shift on Friday March 12 due to mechanical problems. Night shift workers are instructed to telephone the mine before reporting to work that day.
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Leonard
Benson Hints at Lower Butter Prices
Washington the secretary of agriculture told Congress he may announce a plan by Monday or by April 1 to reduce dairy stock surpluses and lower prices for housewives. He indicated a nationwide disposal approach and possible shifts to welfare and school lunch stocks.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Congress
House Agriculture Committee
Moss Denies Communist Ties Before Senate Panel
Mrs. Annie Lee Moss, suspended Army communications worker, testified she has never been a Communist before the Senate Investigations Subcommittee. Senators Symington and McClellan questioned possible mistaken identity as Moss asserted there are two other Annie Lee Mosses in Washington. Symington expressed belief she was telling the truth while McCarthy continued his critique of Army handling of alleged communists.
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Washington
Annie Lee Moss
Army
Senate
Symington
D-Mo
Moss
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Stevens
Eisenhower
Pan American Union Seeks Parrot for Open Job
The Pan American Union reports it still seeks a fluent talking parrot to fill a three year vacant post. The ideal bird would perform singing and show off for crowds, with Panchito the prior star noted for singing "Rock-A-Bye Baby" and "Where Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone."
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Washington
The
Pan American Union
Paul Murphy
Pan American
Panchito
Adm
David Foote Sellers
Murphy
Background of successful people roots and Want Ads
A study at Indiana University found successful people's fathers were mainly business or professional men, with clergymen rearing the largest percentage of successful offspring. Regardless of background, Want Ads offer help to sell buy hire swap and rent. An advertiser filled a need for an Eureka upright vacuum and attachments in excellent condition at a cheap price by calling 5451.
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Indiana University
Dial 5451
American Planes Turn Back Communist Jets
U S forces scrambled after radar alerts near Inchon on the Yellow Sea. Four Communist jets turned back without crossing the truce line as the alert at Seoul Inchon was briefly in effect for eleven minutes. No American losses were reported and the incident marked the first post armistice flare up since January 22.
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Seoul
Inchon
Yellow Sea
5Th Air Force
Seoul-Inchon
Korea
House Tax Cut Battle Forecast By Party Lines
Democratic Leader Rayburn predicts a next week showdown to boost individual tax exemptions by $100 per person. President Eisenhower plans a nationwide appeal as Democrats push a broad tax overhaul while Republicans anticipate possible defections.
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Washington
House
Rayburn
Texas
Martin
R-Mass
Eisenhower
House Democrats
Charles S Thomas Nominated Navy Secretary
President Eisenhower nominated Charles S Thomas to be secretary of the Navy. The 56 year old California based investment banker previously served as undersecretary of the Navy in 1953 and as assistant secretary of defense for supply and logistics. He would succeed Robert Anderson who became deputy secretary of defense after Roger Kyes resigned.
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Washington
Charles S. Thomas
Navy
Thomas
Pentagon
Eisenhower
Roger Kyes
Independence
Truman
California
Salk Polio Vaccine Appears to Offer Life Long Protection
Dr Jonas E Salk asserted the polio vaccine now shows potential for lifelong protection and urged proceeding with mass tests on children. He cited studies in Pittsburgh where nearly five thousand youngsters received the vaccine without fever or arm pain.
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New Orleans
Jonas E. Salk
Pittsburgh Area
Salk
Albert B.M Sabin
Cincinnati
Detroit
Sabin
Young University of Pittsburgh
Army GM tank contract questioned by Kefauver
Sen. Kefauver charged the Army erred by concentrating medium tank production at General Motors Grand Blanc plant. He warned the government would be at GM mercy on new contracts and risking monopolization, while Army defenders noted the $204 million deal was $18 million below Chrysler's bid.
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Washington
Kefauver
D-Tenn
General Motors Corp
Senate Armed Services Committee
General Motors
Grand Blanc
Mich
Fisher Body
Chrysler Corp
Sen. Saltonstall
R-Mass
Independent Union Declares Neutral Stance in NLRB Vote
The Independent Union of Miners and Smeltermen announces a strict neutrality policy for the upcoming NLRB election in Montana. Members may vote freely. no endorsements will appear on the ballot as the March 22 to 26 election in Butte and Anaconda proceeds with options for union or neither.
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Montana Independent Union of Miners
National Labor Relations Board
Pete Mohan
Independent Union
Mohan
Mine, Mill, and Smeltermen’s Union
CIO
Butte
Anaconda
NLRB
Seattle
Washington
Democrats Win by 46 to 43 in Statehood Vote
In a party line clash the Senate approved a Hawaii Alaska statehood package by 46 to 43. Democrats rallied for tying Alaska with Hawaii, while GOP leaders urged separate bills. the decision shapes but does not settle the fate of both territories’ admission.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Hawaii
Alaska
Knowland
California
Sen. Capehart
Indiana
House
Italy Police Chief Resigns Over Montesi Case Rumors
Rome reports that national police chief Dr. Tommaso Pavone resigned amid disclosure in the Wilma Montesi death inquiry. Italian papers say the move aimed to aid a sweeping investigation into alleged high‑level party orgies and a possible government cover‑up.
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Rome
Italy
Wilma Montesi
Ostia
Tommaso Pavone
FBI
United States
Attilio Piccioni
Montesi
Mario Scelba
Il Messaggero
Pavone
Messagiero
la Notte
French Say 400 Reds Killed 200 Taken Prisoner in Indochina
The French reported Vietminh losses exceed 400 killed and nearly 200 prisoners in attempts to capture militia posts in the Red River Delta. Emergency lifted to allow civilian traffic between Haiphong and Doson where 105 American technicians service aircraft. Catbi Airport raid triggered the emergency.
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Indochina
Red River
Haiphong
Doson
Catbi
U. S
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