Pentagon unveils new UNIT law and reserve plan
The Pentagon presents a six month training program for 100000 youths yearly aimed at building a reserve pool of 2.5 million and extending draft liability. About 20000 men would be drafted monthly while volunteers receive lower pay and veterans benefits are not guaranteed. Secretary Wilson backs tying six month trainees to 24 months active duty for noncompliance.
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Chou En-lai to Meet Hammarskjold Over 11 U.S. Fliers
Peiping radio said Chinese Premier Chou En-lai agreed to meet UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold in Peiping to discuss the case of 11 imprisoned American fliers. A UN spokesman in New York said no message had been received yet. Hammarskjold planned a Sweden trip and a possible Peiping visit, while Stockholm talks with the Chinese ambassador were anticipated.
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Peiping Radio
Chou En-lai
Dag Hammarskjold
Peiping
United Nations
New York
Chou
Hammarskjold
Sweden
Swedish Academy of Letters
Stockholm
Hammarsk- Sold
UN General Assembly
Assembly
Group Plans Mill Purchase in West Virginia Deal
F. S. Corp. of West Virginia to handle arrangements for a possible purchase of Follansbee Steel Corp. mill at Follansbee by a group led by a Cleveland industrialist. Louis Berkman said the group is headed by Cyrus Eaton. Federal Judge Herbert S. Boreman was to decide today at Parkersburg in the sale dispute involving Frederick W. Richmond for about $9.2 million.
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F. 5S. Corp
West Virginia
Lant Woo and
Cagitehead
Follansbee Steel Corp
Follansbee
W. Va
Cleveland
Louis Berkman
Cyrus Eaton
Herbert S. Boreman
Parkersburg
Frederick W. Richmond
New York
Unauthorized Ballot Counting Reported in Cincinnati Precincts
Hamilton County officials were told unauthorized Republican party workers counted ballots in four precincts while Democratic judges did not protest. The Board of Elections investigates the November 2 election amid uncovered discrepancies.
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Hamilton County Board of Elections
Truck Kills Man Dayon near Moraine City
Hugh L. Dugan, 62, of Eaton, died yesterday after he was struck by a truck at Moraine City, south of Dayton.
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Hugh L. Dugan
Eaton
Moraine City
84th To Get Revise Chance On Power
The SEC hearing schedule gives the new Congress a chance to revise or kill the Dixon Yates private power contract before construction begins. An official says limited work will occur until financing is approved. SEC Chairman Demmler said a decision on initial phases likely after Feb 1 as Democrats take control in January.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Congress
Dixon- Yates
SEC
Ralph H. Demmler
Eiisenhower
Tenessee Valley Authority
Bonn Reviews Rearmament Debates Move to Bundestag
Bonn reports that Paris arms pacts to free West Germany go to Bundestag committees after preliminary approval by the lower house. Chancellor Adenauer aims for rapid ratification but foresees difficulties on second and third readings next month. Bundestag ends two day debate on first reading with a unanimous decision to send the pacts forward.
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Germany
Paris
West
Bundestag
Konrad Adenauer
Aviation Birthday Observed Across Nation
Airmen and aviation groups mark the 51st anniversary of powered flight by the Wright brothers. Aero clubs and the air minded public held meetings to celebrate fifty one years since the first powered flight.
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Washington
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Russians may harden attitude toward West in early next year
Washington officials believe Moscow could adopt a tougher stance toward the West early next year. The shift might raise tensions slightly while still leaving room for improved basic contacts with the world. Analysts link the possibility to Russia’s coexistence policy and moves to arm West Germany, plus French and German ratifications and a possible Big Four meeting.
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Germany
Pierre Mendes-France
French Assembly
European Defense Community
West
Poor Writing Doctor Proves Poor Witness
In Hereford England police charged Charles Finlayson Hunter a 74 year old retiree with drunken driving. Court records show a handwrite test and medical notes. the magistrates found Hunter incapable and dismissed the case due to the judge preferring the defendant's handwriting over the doctor’s.
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England
Charles Finlayson Hunter
Army
Hunter
Chicago inspector dies after fall from fifth floor in Terre Haute
William Swatos, a 50 year old Chicago boiler inspector, leaped from a fifth floor hotel in Terre Haute and died after drinking two bottles of a disinfectant. No suicide note was found in his room.
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Ind
William Swatos
Chicago
Date With The General Over Flag Salute Stir
Pvt Bruce A Wallace 24 faces a court martial or discharge after he refused to salute the flag at sunset at the Army Chemical Center on Nov 3 His explanation cites religious beliefs and seeing the flag as a symbol He will meet Brig Gen John R Burns to determine next steps and review sworn statements from Wallace and his commander Lt Carl L Teshman
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Bruce A. Wallace
Army
Army Chemical Center
John R. Burns
Wallace
Burns
Strang R
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Dwight Wallace
Industry Seeks Tariff Retention on Japanese Chinaware
J J Stein secretary-manager of the California Pottery Guild told a Washington audience that Japan’s imports have strangled American chinaware production. He joined industry spokesmen urging tariffs stay at current levels ahead of a Geneva conference report.
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Commission
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Committee For Reciprocity Information
Geneva
Switzerland
Thieving Cook Wrecks Auto After Bank Robbery
Buffalo Minnesota reports a loging camp cook Ole Arseth aged 49 fled with 6100 from a local bank. His car crashed 15 minutes after the holdup injuring him and leading to his recapture by Buffalo police chief George Laplant who chased and radioed the alarm.
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Ole Arseth
Isabella
George Laplant
Toten
Ed Templin
Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area
An earthquake jolted the San Francisco Bay area late last night with cracked walls and shaken buildings but no major property damage. The quake was recorded by UC seismographs at 11 09 p m centered 12 to 15 miles south of Berkeley in the San Leandro area, about 20 hours after a stronger Nevada quake.
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San Leandro
Locomotive Engineers Strike Hits Southern Railway
Cincinnati dispatch reports members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers walked out at 11 p.m. EST in the Cincinnati division of Southern Railway System. About 40 engineers struck citing refusal to use an engineer without cause or justification, leaving the railroad caught totally unaware per J. T. Moon, general manager.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Es
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J. T. Moon
NATO Talks On Weapons Open Today
Paris reports say NATO leaders meet for a two day session to consider using atomic weapons for defense if needed. The council will debate who decides on trigger use while aiming to keep a flexible emergency procedure and maintain alliance effectiveness.
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France
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Canada
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Europe
U. S
Alfred Gruenther
Naval Officer Rescues Miner in Deep Salt Mine
In Winnfield Louisiana a naval officer home on leave and miner Julius Smith descended 809 feet into a salt mine with portable oxygen. They rescued another miner, Chester Camp, before oxygen ran out. Smith recovered from carbon dioxide fumes and was reported in fairly good shape at a hospital.
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Winnfield
Julius Smith
Billy Scroggina
Chester
Potato Peeling KP Likes His Job
Fort Knox story notes Pfc Cordy a 25-year-old Korean veteran who volunteers for KP duty and peels 11 potatoes in one minute during a speed test. A sergeant praises his efficiency and suggests assigning him to KP daily.
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Fort Knox
Rob
Cordy
Hie
Fake Charity Racket Uncovered by Police
Police in Reading uncover a fraud posing as a charity to fund school sports. Fred Trauth, 27, of Newport Kentucky, accepted a $5 contribution for a non existent Juvenile Basketball Association.
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Cincinnati
Reading
Fred Trauth
Newport
Five Day Forecast Draft With Ill Formed Details
The forecast text reports near normal temperatures with unclear figures. It mentions normal highs around 4 and low 22 to 25, minor cooling over the weekend and on Wednesday, and light precipitation including rain and snow tonight and on Tuesday with small amounts.
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Louth
Vatican Says Pope Remains Gravely Ill
The Vatican reports Pope Pius XII remains gravely ill with worsened condition due to hiccups. Dr Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi notes overall weakness from illness and long examination, while Angelo Dell'Acqua says the pope shows marks of great fatigue but is somewhat better than yesterday.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius XII
Riccardo Galeazzi-Lici
Magr Angelo Dell’ Acqua
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Utility Rates Are Studied By Ohio Commission
The Ohio Legislative Service Commission voted to provide the next legislature with a subcommittee report on utility-rate laws without recommendations. A proposal to record favoring correction of the rate base formula was rejected. Governor Lausche called the outcome shocking and disappointing.
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Columbus
Ohio Legislative Service Commission
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Aaid Uteseier
Pastor Neglected Duty And Abandoned Wife
Cincinnati court finds Rev Leon Yers 66 of Abilene Texas guilty of gross neglect of duty and abandoning his wife Ada G. Myers 69 without good cause. Judge Charles W Hoffman grants alimony to Mrs Myers who says the minister deserted her for another woman.
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Charles W. Hoffman
Leon Yers
Abilene
Tex
Ada G. Myers
Aged Couple Advocate Clean Living Marriage
Loma Linda Calif. Mr and Mrs William W Lam a celebrate their anniversary citing healthful living faith in God and devoted partnership as the recipe for a long marriage. The couple reflects on enduring love and mutual support.
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William W. Lama
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Motive Net Necessary To Convict Dr Sam Motive Net Necessary To Convict Dr Sam
A Cleveland jury in Common Pleas Court began deliberations in the Dr Sam Sheppard case. The judge outlined five possible verdicts including first and second degree murder and acquittal. The proceedings centered on whether Sheppard bludgeoned his pregnant wife Marilyn to death.
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Sam Sheppard
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Edward Blythin
Herve
Wardine
State Pardon and Parole Commission
Trial continues as jurors hear statements and witness notes
Judge and courtroom activity unfolds with jury attentive to proceedings. Dr Sheppard sits near the defense table as Mrs Mancini serves as alternate for the nine week trial. The defendant contends an intruder committed the crime while noting no motive must be proven under Ohio law.
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Lowie Mancini
Psythin
Ohio
Jurors heard plea with varied backgrounds in trial
The judge outlined possible verdicts as jurors listened to witnesses from seven men including a timekeeper, hardware storeworker, construction supervisor, railroad ticket clerk, tool maker, chemical firm clerk, and factory foreman. Assistant prosecutor Mahon urged mercy without explicit death penalty demand while noting the judge’s guidance on justice and life.
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John J. Mahon
Sheppard
Chip
Republic Corp
Manslaughter Charges Filed Against Two Men
Two Williams County men Leon Blakeshee and Olin Sam Cobleentz are charged with manslaughter in the fatal beating of 62 year old George G. Metcalf of Montpelier. Justice of the Peace L. B. Hall bound them over to the January grand jury with bonds.
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Ohio
Williama County
George G. Metcalf
Montpelier
Justice of the Peace L
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Leon
Blakeshee
Olin Sam Cobleentz
Tire Makers Firestone and Goodrich Plan Manila Factories
Firestone and Goodrich, two leading tire manufacturers, announce plans to establish factories in Manila. The move aims to expand production capacity and serve regional markets, signaling a major investment in the Philippines' industrial sector.
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Firestone and
Goodrich
Mother of 10 Not Guilty in Lake Andes Murder Trial
De Blanche Conzemina, mother of 10, was found not guilty of murdering her husband in their rural home last September. Mia Conzerminius testified she fired after he allegedly molested their 13 year old daughter. Judge James B. Bandy told jurors a father's attack on a daughter risks expulsion from the home.
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de Blanche Conzemina
Mia Conzerminius
James B. Bandy
Wife Persuades Man to Finish Prison Term
In EASTCHURCH England Aames Lammin two year old jailed for nine month shopbreaking returned to his cell after his wife persuaded him to resume his sentence. Jail officers reported a pounding at the gate and a voice crying Please let me in.
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England
Ahames Lammin
Lammin
Lights and Peace on Earth at Washington Yule Tree
President Eisenhower lights the 65 foot Michigan fir in a national Pageant of Peace kickoff. A six minute broadcast is planned as 30 nations participate in a three week observance with White House receptions for UN children from six countries.
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