Seismographs Record H Bomb Blast Disturbance
Two seismographs at St Louis University noted a hydrogen bomb explosion near Bikini Atoll as very slight disturbances. Ross R. Heinrich, head of geophysics at the Institute of Technology, said the event was recorded around 12 04 p.m. CST Sunday, 13 minutes after the blast, matching the expected ground wave travel time.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis University
Bikini Atoll
Ross R. Heinrich
Institute of Technology
How a hydrogen bomb would devastate a city
The article explains the vast reach of a hydrogen bomb blast from ground zero. Over two miles of structural obliteration would occur in a typical city, with reinforced concrete failure and widespread damage extending up to nine to 15 miles and beyond. Fire storms could follow. Radiation would rapidly lethal near ground zero and for miles outward.
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Ground Zero
Tokyo
Berlin
Pan American Eyes Direct Service to Moscow
U S officials discuss possible direct Pan American flights to Moscow with Soviet officials while the State Department studies the proposal. The issue hinges on reciprocal Soviet access to New York and other U S cities and whether Soviet carriers could operate to the United States.
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Pan American Airways
Moscow
White
Pan American
State Department
United States
New York
U.S
American Overseas Airlies
Civil Aeronautics Board
Leningrad
American Overseas
McAuliffe Warns US Vital in Qualitative Edge
McAuliffe asserts American strength, especially in weapons, as key to keeping the Soviet Union at bay. A Moscow four day Little Summit ends with no disarmament or European security agreement, though French and Soviet leaders issue a cautious communique.
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McAuliffe
France
Russia
Moscow
East West Controversy Positions Clarified Between Parties
Reading of positions among factions reveals a clearer understanding of each side's stance in the East West dispute. Negotiating efforts continue as discussions progress toward common ground and possible resolution.
Farmers' Army Blocks French Highways in Aid Protest
Farmers on tractors blocked major routes in France in a nationwide convoy demanding more government aid after a severe February freeze. Leaflets cited crews lost in the freeze and called for continued government support as millions faced traffic jams and motorists endured delays. President Eisenhower faces further medical tests this year with Hagerty noting likely heart focus.
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France
Nolice
Fisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Rhee conced es vice presidential race in Korea
South Korea's President Syngman Rhee acknowledged the victory of opposition candidate John M. Chang who led Lee Ki Poone by 87 986 votes as three districts remained incomplete amid irregularity claims. Rhee voiced disappointment at a president and vice president from opposing parties.
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South Korea
Svyngman Rhee
John M. Chang
Korea
United States
Lee Ki Poone
Rhee
Liberal Party
Chang
John F. Kennedy
Mass
John Lynch
Somerville
Massachusetts
Democratic Committee
Lynch
William Burke
John W. McCormack
Kennedy
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Business leaders foresee 1956 pattern of money shortage and delayed growth
The Business Advisory Council told Secretary Weeks that 1956 would see continued money tightness and a July to September dip in production. They projected a year end rebound to record national output only if price increases drive gains rather than real growth in volumes.
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Sinclair Weeks
Hot Springs
Weeks
Weather forecast and brief shower report
Pleasant office of the Sewage Treatment plant notes a high of 78 and a low of 4 with brief drizzle for Ander soonians. Wire service outlook calls for fair skies and above normal temperatures around 66 degrees today and tomorrow, then mixed skies Thursday and Friday, and warm, fair conditions Saturday and Sunday.
Anderson students represent 15 countries on campus
Two Anderson High School seniors Marjorie Lee Gwynn and Lowell Dale Smith are scholarship winners among a diverse group. Foreign scholars include Harry Agapidis Thessalonica Greece Oscar Tep er Germany Ada Harrison Jamaica Ichiro Otokawa Japan Junk Soon Kim Ok Hi Paik Song Rim Ro Seoul Korea. Indiana State scholarships go to Maria Emley Huntington Joyce Mowrer Wabash Judy Poe Eaton. Nine top freshmen from Church of God congregations also receive scholarships. recipients include Marilyn Burdge West Middletown Ohio Norma Dreger Grafton Pa Ruth Flack Lansdale Pa.
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Anderson High School
Marjorie Lee Gwynn
Lowell Dale Smith
Harry Agapidis
Thessalonica
Greece
Oscar Teper
Germany
Ada Harrison
Jamaica
British West Indies
Ichiro Otokawa
Japan
Junk Soon Kim
Ok Hi Paik
Song Rim Ro
Seoul
Korea
Deubach
Indiana
Maria Lee Emley
Huntington
Joyce E. Mowrer
Wabash
Judy Ann Poe
Eaton
Church of God
Marilyn Burdge
West Middletown
Norma Joan Dreger
Grafton
Ruth Arlene Flack
Lansdale
Scholars Awarded By Sachem Club To Two Young Men
The Sachem Club awarded scholarships for next year to Darrell Taylor of Sand Springs Oklahoma and Joel Hull of Vinemont Alabama.
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Coralee S. Getting
Wichita
Kans
Myrna Louise Gustafson
Palco
Eleanor Marie Heidepriem
Defiance
Sandra Moody
Kansas City
Sandra Pfalzgraf
Canton
Twyla Mignonne Yoder
Springfield
Sachem Club
Darrell Taylor
Sand Springs
Okla
Joel Hull
Vinemont
Ala
Indiana GOP reorganization sparks bid to halt salary
The Indiana Republican state committee faces a push to stop salary payments as they remain in the minority after last week’s reorganization. Several candidates for state offices have paid their convention fees, including Millis, Fossler, Cooper, Parker, Lenning, Young, and others, with Owen still unpaid.
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State Committee
O'Connell
National Republican Veterans League
Craig
Frank T. Millis
Dan M. Cravens
Harold W. Handley
John A. Scott
Frank H. Sparks
Adolph L. Fossler
Richmond
State Tax Board
James C. Cooper
Rushville
John A. Kendal
Danville
Fossler
Cooper
H. DeWitt Owen
Terre Haute
Vigo
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Owen
John Peters
Crawford F. Parker
Frank A Lenning
Bloomfield
Wilbur Young
Superintendent of Public Instruction
British Soldier Killed in Cyprus Attack on Patrol Jeep
An insurgent device dropped from a balcony fatally injures an 18 year old radio operator in a British army patrol jeep during a Cyprus operation. He becomes the 100th fatality since April 1, 1955. Fragments injure six soldiers and policemen and six civilians including a Cypriot coffee shop owner. A soldier attempts to stem a severed leg artery as the victim’s wife and child watch.
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Pace
Cyprus
Flood Bursts as Dikes Breach in Idaho Town
May 23 1954 reports flood high at 35 38 feet with flood stage 31 feet. Gov Robert E Smylie declares state of emergency. Town dikes reach 37 feet while farming dikes run 35 to 37 feet. Kootenai River fell to 33 9 feet this afternoon then rose, Weather Bureau forecasts peak 35 to 36 feet for three days.
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Robert E. Smylie
Kootenai
Weather Bureau
Memorial Day Services and War Veteran Gatherings
Memorial Day plans include 9 am services on the court house lawn followed by special war veteran observances at the Ninth Street bridge. Flags have been distributed and graves will be decorated by evening. attendees include Winfield T. Durban post No. 33 Spanish American Veterans and others.
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Levi Sutton
Ninth Street Bridge
Winfield T. Durban
Memorial Day group to meet first Monday in May 1957
James Graves Milo Johnston and Joe Puckett of the Spanish American organization attended. The retiring chairman described plans as the next regular meeting set for the evening of the first Monday in May 1957.
President may skip Colorado for Wisconsin vacation
Ike's doctor said no plans exist as yet for a return to Denver or a Colorado trip. White House press office confirmed no decisions on vacation location have been made.
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Colorado
Wisconsin
Denver
White House
Interservice discord over roles and planned inquiry
Service chiefs pledged a thorough review to identify lower echelon officers behind interservice sniping. They downplayed disciplinary action, noting consequences depend on individual performance. General Twining disavowed a document claiming Nike missile is ineffective and defended Nike as essential.
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Wilson
Twining
Air Force
Nike
Justices Rule State Law May Prohibit Union Shops
In a decision by Justice Douglas, the court held that absent conflicting federal law a state may prohibit union shops. He noted Congress has broad latitude under the Railway Labor Act and industrial peace can be pursued via state measures though policy is not a judiciary concern. The Nebraska right to work ruling was overturned in a case involving Union Pacific employees and nonoperating labor groups.
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Douglas
Congress
Nebraska Supreme Court
Railway Labor Act
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Essay Contest Promises Prizes For UAW Members’ Children
UAW CIO Governor 940 and Delco Remy cafeteria 1117 sponsor cash prizes totaling 160 for an essay contest among UAW members' children. Essays must address What the UAW Has Done for My Family. The observance features a parade and large park meeting Monday June 4 with a guest speaker to be named.
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Delco-Remy
UAW
Union Dur
Local 662 At Union Hall In City Center
Local 662 convenes at the union hall located at 16 E. 12th St to discuss ongoing labor matters and upcoming vote. Members gather for announcements, scheduling, and solidarity activities.
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Union's
E. 12Th St
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