Ward Freed Reports "Hellish Treatment" By China Communists
Ward Freed and 18 U S consulate staff were freed from Red China aboard the Lakeland Victory off Tientsin. He described 28 days in jail under harsh conditions in Mukden with armed guard confinement and constant restrictions. The group will sail to Kobe then San Francisco before reporting to Washington and planning a visit with his brother.
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Tientsin
Angua Ward
U.S
Red China
Haven
Ward
Mukden
Reds
Manchuria
Ward E
Tientasin
Allegan
Mich
Standard Oil Co
U. S. Comas
70-Ton Rock Kills Four At Picnic
A 70 ton granite slab toppled from Dead Man's Point near Lucerne Valley California striking a picnic party of 18. Four dead and two injured as rescuers used hydraulic jacks and timbers to recover victims. Names include Mathura Herschan Pomona and Jessie Isom Upland among others.
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Victorville
Calif
Dead Man's Point
Lucerns Valley
Lucerne Valley
Mojave Desert
B Karage
Stent
Pan Toch AG
Mathura Herschan
Pomona Cahf
Robert Asper
Jessie Isom
Barold Bovettegn
Francee Morne
Pomona
North Korean Reds Free U. S. Officials
Two American ECA officials, Albert E. Willis and Alfred T. Meschter, were released unharmed after 41 days as prisoners of North Korea. They were handed to Harold J. Noble at Yoh Yon near the 38th parallel and described their captivity.
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Seoul
Korea
Economic Co- Operation Administration
Albert E. Willis
Brooklyn
N.Y
Alfred T. Meschter
Kinderhook
N. Y
Harold J. Noble
U. S
South Korea
Noble
Kim Jong Gi
Pyongyang
Yohyon
38Th
North Korea
Republic
Willis
Meschier
ECA Marine Bureau
Meschter
Kimball R. Smith
Pusan
Iowa Coed Slain After Dance at University of Iowa
Margaret Ann Gee Gee Jackson, 20, a University of Iowa student and Kappa Alpha Theta member, was found strangled in a Town rooming house after attending a fraternity dance with Robert Bednasek, 24. Bednasek faces murder charges. motive given as jealousy. The couple dined on shrimp and lobster before attending the Sigma Phi Epsilon winter formal.
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Town City
Ineh
University of Iowa
Margaret AnniGee-Gee Jackson
Robert Bednasek
Attorne
Jack C. White
George D. Callahan
Jonson County
Heeaia
Miss Jackson
Bednasek
Bedinasek
State University of Town
Burlington
State Parole Board
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Cedar Rapids
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Noted Editorial Cartoonist Chif Berryman Dies
Chif Berryman of the Washington Star, famed for front page drawings, died at home after collapsing in the newspaper lobby on May 17. He was 33 years in the profession and produced three cartoons weekly, focusing on national affairs.
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Washington
Dillard Berrryman
Washington Star
Jean
Newepparr Ag
Berryman
Ihelance
Washington Heights
Eight Children Die in Cascade Fire Tragedy
Williamsport report details a rapid blaze that destroyed a Cascade two story cabin killing Edward 13 Henry 42 Joseph 11 Raymond 10 Robert 7 Phylis Beverly 3 and Beatrice 1. Edkins family stepchildren and Edgar Conserore survived with severe burns. Local morgue and county officials investigated the midnight fire and listed victims as the home burned to ashes.
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Cascade
Edward
Henry
Joseph
Raymond Lo
Robert
Phylis Beverly
Pirstress
Beatrice
Bert Edkins
Edk
Edgar Conserore
Thrace
Leenming County Cornner Clarrang
Ramsport Hospital
Washington
Imede Sharp Editorial
Ee Fitet
Jake
Teddy Roneeyet
Chiang Kai-shek narrowly escapes Red trap in Yunnan net
Nationalists reveal Chiang Kai-shek avoided capture as rebels overtook Yunnan while Chang Chun was captured. Chiang retreats to Formosa amid fighting and rumors of a potential Red offensive. In Taipei authorities execute 11 alleged Communists with 100 more arrested in ongoing roundup.
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Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Yunnan
Chang Chun
Chiang
Sikang
Kunming
Lu Han Iin
Chiang Kai Shek
Chengtu
Ta Kung Pao
Hong Kong
Lu Han
Mao Tac-tung
Anti-Labor Majority Assured in Australia Vote
In Sydney, Menzies and the Liberal Country coalition secure a likely anti-Labor majority after counting shows Labor far behind. The tally, with 3.9 million of about 4.9 million votes counted, predicts 69 anti-Labor seats to Labor's 52, asthe two parties prepare to form a government and debate exchange-rate policy and living costs.
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Australia
Sydney
Hubert G. Menzies
House of Representatives
Yeaterday
Menzies
Liberal Party
Arthur
W. Fadden
Country Party
Joseph B
Jey
Labor Party
Labor
Liberal
Country
Communist
Fadden
Jose
London
New Zealand
Attlee
Lathorites
U N Speeds Jerusalem Rule Action
The United Nations trusteeship Council moves to hold a special session to push for internationalization of Jerusalem. Australia France and Belgium supported the measure, while the United States and Britain opposed Israeli control. The council faces strong resistance from Israel and Jordan who administer the city alongside military occupation.
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United Nations Trusteeship Council
Jerusalem
Roger Gurreau
United Nations
Holy City
U.N
General Assembly
Australia
France
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Britain
Israel
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Belgium
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Soviet Union
Trusteeship Council
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Johnson
China
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Iraq
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Mark Sree
Scan Republic
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Army
Navy
Jordan
Holy
Violent Weather Claims 38 Lives Across Regions
Tornadoes in Missouri and Arkansas killed nine people yesterday while overall violent weekend weather raised toll to 38. A Poplar Bluff, Missouri tornado killed six and injured about 15. a family perished in their wrecked home. Arkansas towns faced multiple twisters with three dead and at least ten injured. damage in Providence and Cross Roads reported at 50 000 to 60 600 dollars. Overall weekend weather caused 29 additional deaths in accidents and highway crashes across the nation.
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Arkansas
Poplar Bluff
Clinton
Ark
Bull Knob
Cross Roads
Providence
Bald Knob
Texas
Defense Payroll Trim Cuts 116000 Civilian Jobs
The Defense Department has cut about 116000 civilian workers since the economy program began last summer, according to officials. The move follows a broader defense cost reduction effort affecting personnel.
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National Defense
Department
Johnson
Ishat
Washington
City constable fatally injured by truck during service
Martin L. Le Ror a city constable and process server was fatally injured last night when struck by a truck while performing a street service. The incident occurred in Auburn.
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Martin L. le Ror
Five Missing After Gas Explosion in Birmingham Shop
Five people missing after a gas explosion at a shop in Birmingham. Four others were injured as responders battled fire and secured the scene. Local officials and fire prevention experts investigated the blast and noted a suspected gas leak.
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Charlee Eo
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Bern
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Ine Angeles
Coast Guard
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Jel Tartie Bay
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British Actor Dies in London at Age 44
British screen or stage character actor died yesterday in London at age 44. The obituary notes his work across film and theater and his prominence in British entertainment circles.
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London
Geers Merre
Truman Budget Talks With Snyder at Key West
Secretary Snyder and President Truman met in Key West to discuss budget issues and tax plans amid White House scheduling constraints. The visit occurred while Truman prepared his State of the Union and consulted with budget director Frank Pace Jr and others before returning to Washington.
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Fla
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Truman
Naval Submarine Chapel
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State of the Union
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Clark M. Clifford
Coun
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Charles S. Murphy
Murphy
Clifford
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Frank Pace
Pio
Navy Chapel
LL Ow.a. Rennie
Maer
Doing Fine in New York Hospital Repair Saga
An unclear report describes a Saturday event in New York involving a person or entity named Did not provide clear names or dates. The text mentions a hospital repair or related condition but lacks coherent details to identify individuals or organizations with confidence.
Six Die in Spectacular Fire at Wagar’s Hotel on Broadway
Six men escaped or were rescued as flames engulfed the two story Wagar’s Men’s Hotel near the Parker Dunn Memorial Bridge on Broadway and Third Avenue. Three men died of suffocation, one was in critical condition after leaping from a window, and six others escaped. Firefighters faced heavy smoke and heat. cause undetermined. Coroner Matera deferred verdict pending investigation. Owners Charles and Mrs Wagar alerted by screams from the second floor.
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Rensselaer
James O'Rourke
Boston and Albany
Elmer Brockett
Charles Rector
Hosetian
Donald Bussey
Pumper 1
Robert Con‘mally
Ione
Moade
Charles Wagar
Wagars
Anthony E. Matera
Br Wagar
Jacene
Thomas WW. Phalen
Charles Stewart
Fie
Tupper Lake Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide
In Tupper Lake New York Emile Thenene a barber killed his wife Beatrice 47 in their home and then took his own life. Police Chief Edward Timmons and neighbor Percy De Lair found the couple dead yesterday around noon after Thenene spoke openly at his barber shop Saturday. The bodies had been dead about three hours.
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Emile Thenene
Beatrice
Edward Timmons
Timmons
Percy de Lair
Be Lair
Chief Timmons
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