Ike Mid East Program Nears Final Senate Approval
President Eisenhower's Middle East resolution advances in the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees. Debates over whether Congress already grants authority to use troops center on whether to affirm explicit Congressional approval of the president's actions. Republican support for the administration language remains firm.
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Eisenhower
Middle East
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House
Middle East Nations
Green
D-Ri
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Congress
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Dmiss
Democratic Move. Sen
H. Alexander Smith
Pollution Law Targeted in Ohio River Cleanups
In Columbus the 1951 Ohio stream pollution law is under repeal moves led by Sen. William H. Deddens. The Gallipolis case challenges the board after the city was found unlawfully dumping untreated sewage since 1955 when its permit expired, prompting questions about penalties.
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William H. Deddens
Hamilton
Kenneth Lloyd
Ohio
Ohio River Valley Sanitation Compact Organization
Gallipolis
Ohio Water Pollution Control Board
Sanitation Compact Group
Control Board
Sanitation Board
Austin O. Cotton
Ohio Congressman Just Lost Her Vote in Albany Scene
In Albany a scene at a hotel lobby shows teens mobbing Rep. William H. Ayers of Ohio with excitement from Albany's Young Republicans. Ayers asks who actor Tab Hunter is and what a congressman does, reflecting a startled, lighthearted moment amid campaign buzz.
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Albany
N.Y
William H. Ayers
Tab Hunter
Ayers
Taxi Driver Begins Fourth Year in Coma
Chicago police report John Brookhouse a 39 year old taxicab driver remains in a coma at Cook County Hospital since February 13 1954 after an $18 robbery. Doctors show little sign of improvement yet his wife Anne and the couple's three children keep faith with four others who have not given up.
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Chicago
John Brookhouse
Cook County Hospital
Brookhouse
Anne
Five Day Forecast Calls For Cooler Temperatures Across State
The outlook shows temperatures averaging 2 to 4 degrees below normal with highs of 36 north to 43 south and lows 20 to 25. Expect a gradual cooldown into Friday and Saturday, then little change. Precipitation totals 1 to 3 inches with occasional lake effect snow flurries near Lake Erie and a chance of snow statewide Friday or Saturday.
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Battle Hymn premiere draws Marietta crowd to tribute
Marietta hosts a pre premiere buildup around the Battle Hymn showing with Rock Hudson as Col Hess. Ohio Gov. C William ONeill, Gov. Cecil Underwood, and Korean ambassador You Chan Yang participate, receiving honorary degrees as Marietta College marks its 122nd anniversary.
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Korea
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Col. Hess
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Ohio Senate
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Cecil Th. Underwood
West Virginia
Underwood
Hudson
You Chan Yang
Dockers Strike After Talks Fail Across Atlantic Ports
Thousands of dockworkers walked out in ports from Maine to Virginia after 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, halting ships and idle ports. ILA leader William V. Bradley warned of a prolonged fight while negotiator Alexander Chopin remained optimistic about an early settlement. The strike hit New York hardest, compounding the tugboat disruption in the Port of New York.
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North Atlantic
Independent International Longshoremen’s Association
Maine
Virginia
ALEXANDER _ CHOPIN
New York Shipping Association
William V. Bradley
ILA
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Hampton Roads
New England
Boston
Portland
Searsport
New Bedford
Mass
Providence
R. I
New Post Possible In Cabinet
A Republican plan to create a separate Ohio Department of Insurance will be introduced in the House, with its director to hold Cabinet rank. Sponsors are Rep. J. Frank McClure and Rep. Harold L. Short. The legislature also weighs holiday shifts and new labor and education measures.
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Ohio
Miami
Senate
State Government Committee
Francis F. Reno
Lucas
Rarick Presses USW Bid to Oust McDonald in Dues Fight
Early returns from western Pennsylvania show support for McKeesport steelworker Donald Rarick as he seeks to unseat United Steelworkers president David J. McDonald over a $2 monthly dues increase. McDonald remains ahead in slow counting as he defends his record and coalition.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
United Steelworkers
Donald Rarick
David J. McDonald
McDonald
Rarick
McKeesport
Contempt Dismissed In Phone Union Case
PORTSMOUTH Judge William D. Radcliff of Pickaway County Common Pleas Court dismissed contempt of court charges against six striking employees of the Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co. The company had accused them of violating a court injunction by harassing cable repair crews.
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Portsmouth
William D. Radcliff
Pickaway County
Flames Ravage Jaguar Plant in Coventry
Fire swept through about half of Jaguar’s Coventry car works on a Tuesday night with damage estimated in the several million dollars, a company spokesman said.
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Coventry
England
Jaguar Automobile Works
Israeli Army Says Vehicle Hit Mine Wounding Five Soldiers
An Israeli army spokesman reported a military vehicle struck a mine on the main road along the Gaza border, wounding five Israeli soldiers.
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Jerusalem
Gaza Strip
Defense First, Truman Says
Former President Harry S. Truman told a Miami Beach Jewish Appeal dinner that defense must come first for the nation, alongside a just foreign policy. He warned that Russia’s assurances are untrustworthy, calling a strong defense costly but essential for freedom and world peace. He urged firm action to ease Middle East unrest and settle Israel Arab disputes peacefully.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Middle East
Election Hopes Dashed Ball For Rhode Island Republicans
In Providence Rhode Island about 2000 Republicans attended an inaugural ball after Governor candidate Christopher Del Sesto failed to win in November. The event had been promised by party leaders who expected Del Sesto to defeat incumbent Dennis J Roberts.
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Providence
R.I
Rhode Island
Christopher del Sesto
del Sesto
Dennis J. Roberts
Seven Hurt As Train Wreck Derailed Four Cars
A Louisville and Nashville Pan-American passenger train derailed four cars Tuesday night in Cullman Alabama. Seven people were hospitalized with non serious injuries after a steel door from a prior train apparently struck the accident site.
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Louisville & Nashville
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Athens Mayor Peter Seel Dies In WV Car Crash
Peter B. Seel 42 mayor of Athens since 1952 was killed when his auto left Route 35 north of Buffalo West Virginia struck a tree. He suffered a broken neck spine fracture and brain concussion. He rode alone en route to Charleston from Athens. Seel was a Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel and did not seek re election in November. See Seel Page 6.
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Athens
Buffalo
W.va
Putnam County
C. H. Raynes
J. B. Grogan
West Virginia
Grogan
Mansfield Furniture
Seel
Los Angeles
Ohio University Air Force
Air Force Reserve
William Mickle
Republican Party
Senators Warn Atom Treaty May Meet Senate Storm
Senators Russell and Bricker signaled grave doubts about parts of the IAEA charter as Congress prepares to consider ratification. They reserved final judgment while warning opposition may jeopardize the two thirds vote needed. Russia announced ratification Tuesday, becoming the first country to approve the treaty.
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Russell
D-Ga
Bricker
Rohio
International Atomic Energy Agency
Senate
Eisenhower
House Atomic Energy Committee
Russia
Ike Relaxes Feels Swell in Georgia Vacation
President Eisenhower enjoyed 642 hours of golf and quail hunting and planned more outdoor relaxation at Humphrey’s plantation in Thomasville Georgia. White House aides reported a slight throat irritant but no cause for alarm after the cold and inaugural cough.
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Thomasville
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
White House
Treasury
Humphrey
Glen Arven
Howard M. Snyder
Snyder
Methodists Name Head for Ohio and Northeast Conferences
The Rev. Al Fred Knox of Fort Smith Arkansas will head the Methodist public relations program in the Ohio and Northeast conferences. The conferences comprise 1900 churches and 547000 members.
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Chicago
Alfred Knox
Fort Smith, Ark
Ohio
Northeast
Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Minnesota
Robert L. Green, added to the FBI ten most wanted list just two days earlier, was arrested early today in St. Paul Minnesota ending a rapid nationwide manhunt.
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Washington
Robert L. Green
FBI
St. Paul
Minn
American Communist Party backs independent team leadership
At a New York convention the American Communist party declared independence from Moscow. William Z. Foster and Eugene Dennis relinquished roles as leaders, replaced by an 11 member national administrative committee. Delegates approved the move, signaling an independent Marxist-Leninist interpretation policy.
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American Communist Party
Moscow
William Z. Foster
Eugene Dennis
Dennis
Kremlin
Ing
Max Weiss
North-South Highway On Top Agenda Says O'Neill
Governor C William O Neill told about 300 Lincoln Day attendees in Ravenna that a north south highway across Ohio is one of his first priorities. He arrived late from Columbus due to snow and warned against building highways in isolated segments to satisfy political pressure.
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Ravenna
William O'Neill
Columbus
Ohio
United States to Sell Arms to Saudi Arabia
Al Gumhurriya reports the United States will sell Saudi Arabia 50 million dollars worth of arms under treaties between President Eisenhower and King Saud. The disclosure highlights a strategic defense sale amid mid-century Middle East tensions and strong ties between Washington and Riyadh.
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al Gumhurriya
United States
Saudi Arabia
Eisenhower
King Saud
Deep Freeze For Sale In Classified Ad
A 15 cubic foot deep freeze in good condition is offered for sale. The advertiser reports several calls and a sale after one insertion. Call 21162 to inquire or place an ad.
United Nations weighs Russia charge of US aggression
A Soviet letter to UN Assembly President accuses the United States of global aggression. It outlines four main claims including new Middle East provocations, bases in Europe and Asia for atomic war readiness, bases as a peace menace, and unprecedented war prep spending. The UN steering committee must advise on debate with final Assembly decision pending.
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Vassily Kuznetsov
Prince van Waithayakon
Thailand
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Iran
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Okinawa
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France
Britain
West Germany
Italy
Soviet Union
Rumors on Wilson Likely to Extend Defense Secretary Tenure
Washington chatter centers on Charles E. Wilson possibly remaining as secretary of defense for another year. Wilson, resting in Florida, has not confirmed plans though he once said he would see the 38 billion dollar military budget through, noting he might change his mind. Some speculate he seeks a five year tenure.
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Washington
Pentagon
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
Florida
Stock Market Drops to Two-Year Low
The stock market hit its lowest average level since October 18, 1955, after a mild decline followed a failed rally and a sharp setback the day before. Brokers noted the market's attempted rally as a traditional reaction to Monday's market break linked to Eisenhower's health scare in October 1955.
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New York
Eisenhower
Hopes Dim For Israeli Solution
Washington cited U N security concerns as Israel seeks guarantees for Gaza and Gulf of Aqaba before withdrawing from Egyptian territory. Dulles pressed Abba Ehban for a State Department reply though Israel delayed Cabinet vote until Thursday. Israeli press questioned whether U S backing would deter Arab moves, arguing only military guarantees would suffice.
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Gosiow
Jerusalem
State Department
U.S
Israel
Gaza Strip
Gulf of Aqaba
United Nations
United States
Dulles
U. S
U S Invites 27 Nations for Naval Review Ignore Russia
Washington disclosed that 27 countries were invited to the first international naval review in the United States since 1907 to be held June 12 at Hampton Roads Virginia. The Jamestown anniversary ties the event to America's early colonial history.
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United States
Russia
Anchorage
Hampton Roads
America
Jamestown
Ben Wahrman
International Review Committee
Americas
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Alaskan
Bering Strait
Ohio Board delays screening new state superintendent
The Ohio Board of Education will wait another month to screen applicants for state superintendent of instruction. Harold S. Vincent, who was selected for the post, was released from his contract Tuesday.
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Columbus
Ohio Board of Education
Harold S. Vincent
Modern Republicanism Dominates Lincoln Day Talks
National leaders briefed on Eisenhower's modern Republicanism while defending Taft era GOP ideals. Meade Alcorn said the party is modernizing but not abandoning Lincoln era fundamentals. Simpson and other conservatives argued for continuity with Taft and Lincoln amid budget debate.
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Simp
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