Chiang Seeks U.S. Aid in Defending Offshore Isles
Chiang Kai-shek told reporters in Taiwan that the United States should assist in defending Quemoy Kinmen and Matsu if attacks occur. He said no withdrawal of troops and noted small civilian removals while stressing双方 readiness for joint defense. He cited Nanchishan near the mainland and emphasized the clarity of defense plans to both sides.
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New H Bomb Trigger May Lead Off Testing of Atomic Weapons
LAS VEGAS NEV AP An improved atomic trigger for America's H bomb may be the first device tested in the AEC Nevada site new series slated for tomorrow The predawn shot marks the 32nd test of Operation Teapot and will be a major effort for Livermore California lab planners The AEC says the tests are necessary for national security amid Soviet boasting and rapid weapon progress The Graves official notes the initial test will interest all U S weapon scientists but especially those at Livermore
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Democrats Set July 23 Date For Convening
Washington report notes the Democratic Party fixed July 23 for its 1956 convention in Chicago unless state laws require adjustments. National Chairman Paul M. Butler announced a study showing Aug 13 would be impractical, and he urged leaders to consider changing laws that block an earlier start. The Democratic National Committee approved Chicago as host in a mail vote. a site committee had backed the choice.
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Leaders Call Off Strike in Johannesburg Split with Extremists
In Johannesburg, Negro leaders ended a 24 hour strike over government segregation moves, amid a split with extremists who urged force. Armed police clashed with rioters in Sophiatown, sending three demonstrators to hospital after a midnight stone-throwing incident near a shop.
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Sophiatown
Ohio Weekend Traffic Toll Rises With Seven Dead
The Associated Press reports seven people died in Ohio traffic incidents over the weekend. In Cincinnati a 51 year old woman died of exposure as part of the fatalities.
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Cincinnati
Special Day in Detroit for 100th Birthday
Mrs Elizabeth McDonald marked a rare Valentine’s Day birthday as she turned 100 in Detroit. Family and friends gathered to honor the centenarian on a day filled with memories and well wishes.
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Elizabeth McDonald
False Witness Controversy Surfaces Over Ghost Writer
Representative Walter asserts a book about Harvey Matusow’s false testimony was written by someone else, not Matusow. He declines to name the author, promising full disclosure soon. Matusow has signed affidavits admitting lies in trials and before Congress. He testified against Clinton Jencks, a Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers official later convicted of oath falsification. Walter suggests a smelters union link to the book’s authorship.
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House Un-American Activities Committee
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Clinton Jencks
Independent Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union
Man Admits Slaying Girl in Detroit Case
Detroit police say 34 year old Richard Ballingall confessed to beating and dragging 18 year old JoAnn Gillespie into an alley near her home where her body was found January 3 1953. He also implicated in a separate death case involving Cecilia Stewart common law wife.
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Edward Reilly
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Sis) Stewart
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Husband Says Money Motive in Wife's Car Bomb Death
Dallas bound architect Harry E Weaver claimed the motive was money as he discussed his wife Helen Weaver's January murder in San Angelo. Indicted by a San Angelo grand jury were former son in law Harry L Washburn and ex convict Andrew H Nelson for the murder scenario.
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Galbreath to Wed Dorothy Firestone in Florida
Columbus real estate man and Pirates president John W. Galbreath will travel to Florida to marry Mrs Dorothy Firestone widow of Russel Firestone son of Akron Firestone founder. The wedding is planned for Thursday.
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Antitrust Suit Filed Against Schenney Industries Inc
Washington Atty. Gen. Brownell filed an anti trust suit against Schenney Industries Inc charging it made illegal stock acquisition in Park and Tilford Distillers Corp. The action alleges violation of competition laws and seeks court remedies.
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Survivors Rescued After Stratojet Crash in Frozen North
In northern Saskatchewan two U. S. Stratojet crewmen Lt. Col. Kenneth G. McGrew and Capt. Lester E. Epton were found alive after the bomber exploded at 35 000 feet and crashed. Rescuers earlier saved two others Maj. Robert R. Dowdy and Capt. L. Pittman. Both survivors were flown to March Field California and reported in good condition despite frostbite and near zero temps.
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Plane Lost Over Tyrrhenian Sea Belgians and Americans Feared Dead
A Sabena DC-6 with 29 aboard vanished after reporting toward Ciampino Airport near Rome. Among the 21 passengers were four Americans, three Belgian children, and Italy's 19 year old beauty queen Marcella Mariani. Authorities fear a crash near Civita Vecchia or in nearby lakes with no survivors expected. The flight ran from Brussels to the Belgian Congo and had fuel for only three more hours.
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Vorys Backs Ike Budget in Ohio Debate
Rep. John M. Vorys of Ohio says President Eisenhower's military budget is adequate amid a Columbus Town Meeting debate. Rep. Melvin Price argues the spending is insufficient, citing four reasons to back the Eisenhower plan including mobile flexible forces and greater air and naval power.
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Garland Crosby Voted New Oscar Favorites
Hollywood reports Bing Crosby, Judy Garland and The Country Girl as new Oscar favorites after a split studio vote. Nominations were witnessed nationwide with the Academy Award finals set for March 20 to be telecast.
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Bing Crosby
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Thief Drains Lot of Cars At Louisville Used Car Lot
A thief entered a Louisville used car sales office, stole ignition keys to 14 cars, and drove off in a 1942 model valued at $50, described by the owner as the worst car on the lot.
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Fourteen Die as Grandstand Collapses at Yucatan Bullfight
In Hunucma Yucatan, a grandstand collapsed during a bullfight killing fourteen people and injuring about 165 yesterday. Authorities and rescuers cordoned off the area as the tragedy drew mournful crowds.
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Hunucma
Yucatan
COPs Weigh Site for Next Year Nominating Convention
GOP leaders meet with President Eisenhower to set next year’s convention venue. Chicago, Philadelphia, and San Francisco bid amid $250,000 offers. Democrats have chosen Chicago and aim to delay Republicans by reserving time. Democratic date tentatively July 23 at Chicago Amphitheater. Republicans seek a later date.
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Atom Splitter Warns World
Otto Hahn, Nobel laureate and first to split uranium, urged major powers to seek peaceful coexistence to prevent mankind’s extinction. He warned future wars could endanger human life, stating ten cobalt-coated hydrogen bombs could annihilate cities such as New York or Berlin.
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Solon predicts three-bill approval in Congress
Rep Joseph W. Martin Jr. predicts approval of three measures during a press conference at Hugh Roy Cullen's mansion. He expects passage of the health reinsurance bill, a three-year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act, and federal loans for school construction as he travels to Dallas for a speech tonight.
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Hugh Roy Cullen
Dallas
Woman Found Frozen To Death In Car
In Cincinnati Mrs. Pearl Joesting, 51, was found frozen to death in an automobile over the weekend. Detective John Green said she died of exposure.
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John Green
Main Cold Air Mass Moves Out Over Sea
A frigid air mass that blanketed much of the nation moved east over the Atlantic. Temperatures rose sharply in many areas while two pockets remained extremely cold from Grantsburg Wisconsin to Mt Washington New Hampshire. Light snow flurries appeared in parts of the central Mississippi Valley western New York and the Onark Mountains with Chicago reporting light drizzle.
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Meteor flashes over East Texas seen from Pounds Field tower
A green fireball arced across the Piney Woods last night, seen from Pounds Field Tyler and reported as a possible meteor. Witness J N Aber described a blinding, welders torch like glow moving south and breaking apart in the air. Reports reached as far as Jackson Mississippi and Mineral Wells Texas though no wreckage was found 69 miles south near Lufkin. Weather officials tracked multiple sightings across the region.
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Diplomats Look to UN Over Formosa Strait Peace Efforts
At the U N Security Council meeting delegates from 111 nations weighed whether the world body can aid peace in the Formosa Strait. Peruvian President Belaunde stated Communist China refused to join a cease fire debate unless Nationalist China is ousted, while the council deferred Soviet demands and pursued New Zealand's cease fire discussion as a first step. Observers say any cease fire resolution without Beijing's agreement would carry only moral weight.
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Bolton Seeks Expanded Medical Expense Deduction
Rep Oliver P Bolton plans to file a bill to allow deduction of medical and dental expenses from federal income taxes. Opponents warn of revenue loss and potential abuse. Current law deducts expenses exceeding 3 percent of income. Bolton argues the measure would incentivize timely medical care.
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Ransom Case Opens Again In St Louis Probing Missing Money
The Grote Democrat reports a federal grand jury will hear more witnesses in the ransom inquiry tied to the Bob Greenlea case. Louis Shoulders and Elmer Dolan were previously convicted of perjury over how suitcases with part of the $60,000 ransom were handled after Carl Austin Hall's arrest in October 1953. Hall and Bonnie Heady were later executed for the kidnapping and killing of six year old Bob Greenlea.
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Elmer Dolan
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Dolan
Kansas City
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Bonnie Heady
Bob Greeniease
Pineau Named as France Crisis Seeks New Government
Paris reports Pierre Pflimlin failed to form a postwar government as President Rene Coty asked Christian Pineau to attempt a solution. Pineau planned consultations before deciding. If he declines, Rene Mayer would be Coty’s next choice as the cabinet crisis enters its tenth day. Antoine Pinay had earlier failed to secure assembly backing.
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Pierre Pflimlin
France
Rene Coty
Christian Pineau
Pineau
Rene Mayer
Eos
Coty
Antoine P'nay
National Assembly
Nehru backs Formosa talks after cease fire push
London foreign policy heads toward a possible Formosa conference as Britain and France urge a cease-fire to enable talks. Nehru, returning from London, says participation by nationalist China should be considered, while Britain and the U S stress any talks must include both Chiang Kai-shek and Communist China.
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Formosa
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Chiang Kal-ahek
Ekeeran
Reds Charge Jet Intrusion Near Yalu River
MUNSAN Korea four Allied jets and one driven plane were alleged by Communists to intrude over North Korea near the Yalu River border. An Allied spokesman denied intrusions but UN Command will investigate. Col So In-hil alleged five planes flew from south to north along the Korean west coast into airspace above Sindon at the Yalu River.
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So In-hil
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Battle over Belt Conveyor to open refore house group
Ohio lawmakers wrap up bill introductions as Senate tacks to a landmark vote on Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines right to eminent domain for a 100 mile corridor from Lake Erie ports to East Liverpool. The project aims to move ore and limestone to steel centers, but faces railroads' challenge. House Highway Committee set to hear testimony on eight million dollars in bond funds for highway rights of way.
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