Murder Plot Aimed to Free Marlene Chomko Sparks Pennsylvania Case
Veranton authorities say Samuel Diana twenty two conspired to kill Marlene Chomko’s parents to permit her marriage and life in their luxury home. All three signed confessions detailing the plan which led to Marlene’s mother being shot in their home and Diana pursuing the father toward New York. Mrs. Margaret Chomko remained in critical condition.
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Veranton
Samuel Diana
Marlene Chomko
Dian
Pitta
Margaret Chomko
Marlene
Truman Attacks Foreign Policy, Draws Democratic Applause
Former President Truman rattled the gathering in New York at a $100 plate Democratic dinner, attacking the Eisenhower administration on foreign policy. He warned that bipartisanship has collapsed and that Republicans seek to label Democrats as traitors while urging a stronger middle East defense stance amid rising Asian uncommitted voters. Kefauver Harriman and other figures joined the critique as the 1956 campaign opened.
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Ean
Truman
New York State
Chicago
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Averell Harriman
New York
Deered
White House
Tamale
Ponor
Europe
Asia
Middle East
Alsops Describe Project Big Brother Reconnaissance Satellite
Stewart and Lyle Alsop report in the New York Herald Tribune that work has begun on a project to launch a reconnaissance satellite vehicle within five years. The effort, informally named Project Big Brother by President Eisenhower, is described as having enormous strategic significance despite the president deeming it modest and militarily meaningless.
Solon Attacks International Courts for U S Soldiers
Rep Bow of Ohio blasted international agreements allowing foreign courts to try American troops before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. U S District Judge McGarraghy ruled such arrangements legal as executive power. Bow seeks action to condemn or revise these pacts. Paz family banner returns in Buenos Aires via La Prensa.
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Washinu
Bow
Ohio
House Foreign Affairs Committee
USS
Joseph C. McGarraghy
Washington
Defense Department
U.S
House
Eisenhower
Century's Worst Weather Grips Europe in Freezing Toll
Europe endures the severest cold wave since the 16th century with sub freezing temps across Turkey to Britain. Tens of millions shiver as the frost claims many lives and causes extensive property damage. France, Britain, Germany and Italy report dozens dead. Officials warn no quick relief as storms and floods disrupt transport and daily life.
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Europe
London
French Riviera
Turkey
Britain
Scandinavia
Mor
Arioton
Kevin McCann
Greece
France
West
East Germany
McCann
Italy
Denmark
Austria
Netherlands
Switzer
McCat
Eisenhower
Board Seeks Delay in School Integration Order
Webster Washington Elementary School in Ohio faced delays as the school board urged the Sixth Circuit to postpone a desegregation order. The board argued the building is at capacity and has denied admission to several Negro children while claiming no room for more students.
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Wal ii Mati
Sillsboro
Ohio
Schol Board
U.S. Court of Appeals
Sixth Circuit
Webster -Washington
New Meeting Called For Strike Settlement
Federal mediators call company and union spokesmen into separate conferences to end the Westinghouse Electric strike. No break in the deadlock since October affects 30 plants.
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Washington
Federal
Company
Lausche Names Lavelle and Others to Convention Delegates
Gov. Lausche named William A. Lavelle of Athens and Richard Troup as alternates for the Democratic National Convention. James W. Huffman of Columbus and Michael V. DiSalle of Toledo head at large, with 24 statewide delegates to be elected at the May 8 primary. Anthony Celebrezze of Cleveland and Thomas Burke of Shaker Heights named as other key delegates.
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William A. Lavelle
Athens
Richard Troup
Frank
Pleasantville
John Ayers J. Lausche
Murray City
James W. Huffman
Columbus
U. S
Michael V. DiSalle
Toledo
Troller
Lausche
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Chicago
Cleveland
Thomas A. Burke
Exchef
Shaker Heights
U. Ohio
Eugene H. Hant
Palf
Dover
Enoch S. Allen
Irinton
Delemittee
Army To Swap Deer For Turkeys In Wildlife Program
The Army plans to trade six live deer for a flock of wild turkeys from West Virginia. Lt. Col. Thomas M. Scott Jr. of the Division of Wildlife will oversee trapping the four deer in exchange for the turkeys as part of a wildlife program at the arsenal.
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Mavenna
Army
West Virginia
Thomas M. Scott, Jr
Ision of Wildlife
Arsenal
Eisenhower Registers to Vote at Adams County Courthouse
President Eisenhower and his wife registered as voters at the Adams County courthouse in Gettysburg Pennsylvania as part of their participation in the 1956 election. The event underscores the candidate’s public ties to civic duties during the campaign period.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Rusia
America
Adams County
Hughes Free Admits Lies About Joe Hughes Trial Acquittal
A federal jury acquitted Paul H. Hughes on two counts of a six count perjury indictment. The jury deadlocked on four counts after an 11 hour deliberation that began January 16. US Attorney Paul W. Williams said a new trial was unlikely, and Hughes, 35, walked free. The case centered on alleged false testimony about discussions between Joseph Rauh Jr. of Americans for Democratic Action and Brig. Gen. Telford Taylor regarding support for Harvey Matusow.
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Aew Runn
Paul H. Hughes
Archie C. Dawson
Paul W. Williams
Hughes
Harvey Matusow
FBI
Red
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Joseph L. Rauh, Jr
Pro New Deal
Americans For Democratic Action
Telford Taylor
Matusow
Rauh
Taylor
McCarthy
Senate Permanent
Raith
Thers
Winter Weather Grips Much of Nation Amid Fatal Storms
Wintry conditions spread from the Midwest and plains to the Pacific coast with icy air dipping into Texas and western Mexico. Six deaths in Texas are blamed on the weather with several others reported in New Mexico and Michigan. a boy, Robert L. Riley, four, was found dead in Murray, Texas, after his car broke down and he walked to a friend’s home for help. In Ohio, three youths were indicted for first degree murder in the January 2 Stolzan case in Wapakoneta.
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Plains
Pacific Coast
Texas
Mexico
Friend
Robert L. Riley
Murray
Rio Grande Valley
Tex
Fred D. Mineral
Harold Shields
Shields
Riley Evi
New Mexico
New Dently
Fork
Michigan
Green House
Green
Riley
Wapakoneta, Ohio
Auglaize County
Wapakoneta
Charles Stolzan
$2.9 Billion Postal Fund Advised by Committee
The House Appropriations Committee recommended 2.9739 billion dollars in new funds for the Post Office Department for the upcoming fiscal year. It urged action to curb growing postal deficits and hinted that postal rates may need to rise to align costs with revenue. The request total falls short of President Eisenhower’s request by 26.1 million, and Congress weighs boosting annual postal revenue by about 406 million.
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Washington—N
House Appropriations Committee
Post Office Department
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Treasury Department F
Tax Court
Congress
Don't Rush Decision By Ike Say Solons
Washington Republicans urged patience on Eisenhower's re election decision. Senators Payne Dirksen Carlson Bush cautioned against hurrying the president amid doctors reports of recent heart attack. Maj Gen Snyder said a timing issue remains unclear as medical exams proceed. President said he hopes not to dilly dally long. Full exams planned February 13 and January 14 to assess recovery.
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Washington
Fenhower
Payne
Maine
Dirksen
R-Ill
Carlson
R-Kan
Eisenhower
Hhe
Bush
Howard M. Snyder
Eisenhow
Snyder
New
Dilly-Dally
Eisenhower Doctors Split Over Second-Term Run
Washington reports conflict among Ike's physicians over his fitness for a possible second term. Maj Gen Howard Snyder doubts a quick decision while Dr Paul Dudley White expected a mid February exam to gauge full recovery and eligibility to resume duties.
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Washington —N
Eisenhower
White House
Howard M. Snyder
Paul Dudley White
Boston
Newsmen
Eden Amazed at Soviet Friendship Offer
Prime Minister Eden stated he was not opposed to talking with those he disagrees with after Soviet Premier Bulganin offered a two year friendship treaty with the United States and suggested similar deals with Britain and France. Eden defended his invitation for Bulganin and Khrushchev to visit England next spring during a Washington press conference.
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Washington
Eden
Bulganin
Eiden
Bulgania
Nikita Shrushchev
England
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Brazilion Mill Expansion Receives U S Aid Boost
Vice President Richard Nixon announced a new 3 million dollar loan to Brazil to expand the Volta Redonda steel mill. Brazil has already received 70 million dollars from Eximbank, enabling capacity to rise from 650000 to one million tons annually, contingent on a strong anti-communist stance from Juscelino Kubitschek's government.
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Volta Redonda
Bracu
Richard Nixon
United States
Brazil
Oon
Nixon
Juscelino Kubitschek
Five day forecast shows below normal temps with mixed rain and snow
The forecast says temperatures will average about 2 degrees below normal with a normal high of 41 and low of 18. Cold over the weekend with a warming trend Monday and Tuesday, then colder on Wednesday. Rain or snow possible Saturday or Sunday, possibly Tuesday. Total precipitation expected 0.5 to 1 inch.
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Orunday
Mississippi A Heats NAACP Aiding Pastor Speech Canceled
The Rev. Alvin Kershaw said his Feb. 19 appearance at the University of Mississippi was canceled over his views on racial segregation. He had planned to donate part of his quiz show winnings to the NAACP, drawing controversy and triggering backlash from university officials and supporters.
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Oxford
Alvin Kershaw
Alvin Kerb
Fresya
Cones Atenon
University of Contemniata
Mississi
Kershaw
Mississippi
National Association For the Advancements of Colored People
Verdict Near in Red Trial in Ohio Conspiracy Case
A Cleveland court moved toward verdicts as jurors weighed guilt or innocence of ten Ohioans charged with conspiring to teach and advocate violent overthrow of the government. The U S District Court trial, lasting 41 days, featured defense and prosecution closing statements. convictions and acquittals had begun to emerge.
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Udges
Inison
Markets and Sports Muddleport Notes
A bustling index lists Greater Lagan markets and sports items with Nelson and Pomeroy prominence. The page references Point Peasant and Muddleport topics, hinting at stalled trade, local teams, and community events across the region.
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Greater Lagan
Nelson ‘Point
Pomeroy Muddleport
Eden Urges Anglosphere Unity After Washington Visit
British Prime Minister Eden concludes a five day Washington trip with a radio television appeal to the American people to never fear arguing with the Russians. He lauds Anglo American unity in talks with President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles, calling the conference the most encouraging he has attended and saying unity could bring world peace, while avoiding specifics on Far East disputes such as the Western embargo on Red China.
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Maamivusie
Eden
Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Dulles
Aden
Far East
River search begins for missing man on Ohio River
Ray Lee Ramsey, 29, is the object of a river search after disappearing from his Scioto River bank camp on Wednesday. Portsmouth patrolmen twice tried to rescue a man in the Scioto that day. he went under and his body was last seen drifting toward the mouth of the Ohio River about a half mile away.
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Ray Lee Ramsey
Ohio River
Scioto River
Portsmouth
Ohio Liver
U.S. Turns Cold Eye Upon Reds' Pact Plea
Premier Bulganin pressed Eisenhower for a 20 year U S Soviet friendship and cooperation treaty. Washington rejected the idea as needless and risky while noting Bulganin’s new message largely restates prior arguments and offers to seek treaties with Britain France and Warsaw Pact nations. The exchange follows the July summit and stresses caution about U S air base buildup and allied security concerns.
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Bulganin
State Department
Bulgani
Eisenhower
Russia
United States
United Nations
United Stahe Secre
Soviet Union
Britain
France
NATO
Briain
Baga
Auditor Seeks Second Term In Ohio Election
James A. Rhodes filed petitions for a Republican bid for a second four year term as auditor in the May 8 primary. He gathered 4900 signatures from all eight counties. Joseph T. Ferguson, a former four term auditor, entered the Democratic race. If no opposition develops, Rhodes and Ferguson may meet in the November 6 general election. Rhodes, 46, a former three term Columbus mayor, was a governor candidate two years ago. Ohio Supreme Court set April 17 for oral arguments in Dr Samuel H Sheppard’s appeal of his second degree murder conviction.
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James A. Rhodes
Joseph T. Ferguson
Rhodes
Ferguson
U.S
Columbus
Sam Gbaring
Ohio
Supreme Court
Samuel H. Sheppard
Protests Filed Over Ohio Rail Freight Increase
Coal and grain groups in Ohio protested a 7 percent rail freight hike filed with the state utilities commission. The Ohio Coal Association and Toledo Board of Trade said the rate plan would raise delivered coal costs and urged the commission to scrutinize higher operating costs and refunds. A public hearing was set for March 10 on 23 proposed rates, with railroads arguing the increases are needed to cover costs.
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Culumbus
Ohio
State Utilities Commission
Transportation Committee
Ohio Coal Association
Cleveland
Toledo Board of Trade
Association
Avay
Toledo Group
Casewife
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