Iraq revolt signals possible new Middle East crisis
Editor William L. Ryan’s six week trip through Iraq Egypt Syria Saudi Arabia Lebanon and Kuwait frames Iraqs revolt as a potential world peace threat with spillover to Jordan Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. It warns of amplified Arab nationalism and shifts in Western and Soviet influence shaping oil politics and regional power.
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Iraq Overthrow Triggers White House Middle East Talks
President Eisenhower interrupted a National Security Council meeting to chair a top level session on the overthrow of Iraq's pro Western regime. He met with Secretary of State Dulles and Vice President Nixon after the council. Hagerty noted Iraq was the subject. Congress weighs a reassessment of U S Middle East policy.
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Military Coup Ousts Pro Western Regime in Iraq
Beiruts AP dispatch reports a military coup ousting the pro Western regime in Iraq, establishing a pro Nasser government. King Faisal overthrown, Crown Prince Abdullah defeated and killed, martial law declared, and Ahmed Saleh Abdi named military governor. Jordan's King Hussein reportedly assumes power to lead the Jordan Iraq Federation.
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Iran strengthens border guard amid Iraqi turmoil
Iran bolstered its border defenses with Iraq as a precautionary move. Two hundred Iranian troops were stationed outside the Iraqi Embassy in Tehran. Officials offered no comment on the upheaval surrounding Iraqi King Faisal's overthrow, citing astonishment and ongoing diplomatic arrangements.
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Winnie Races Toward Island on Third Day
Typhoon Winnie pursued Formosa after damaging the Philippines with at least two deaths and floods. In Manila warnings were raised as Winnie moved at about ten miles per hour with fresh gusts and continued heavy rain.
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Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal Across Regions
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy warm and humid conditions with scattered thundershowers mainly afternoon and evening. Tonight and Tuesday will be warm with highs near 84 to 89 and lows around 65 to 72. A warming trend Thursday and Friday followed by a cooler pattern midweek. Temperatures average near normal with 1 to 1.5 inches of precipitation expected in scattered showers.
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Cyprus Imposes Round-the-Clock Curfew to Stop Cypriot Violence
In Nicosia a nationwide curfew was ordered to curb Greek and Turkish Cypriot clashes. Sir Hugh Foot set home restrictions for most, while police plan town security measures and staged food deliveries. The week saw 31 Greek and 20 Turkish deaths with several stores burned.
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O Neill Tour With DiSalle Dates and Stops
Democrats led by governor candidate Michael V. DiSalle plan stops in Batavia Georgetown West Union and Portsmouth today with a caravan moving to Waverly Hillsboro Washington Court House Circleville and Chillicothe Tuesday. On Wednesday the tour visits Lancaster Logan McArthur Athens Pomeroy Gallipolis Jackson and Ironton. Republican Gov C William O Neill conducts a Governor s Day in New Philadelphia Wednesday and Athens Thursday with buffets and entertainment for youths.
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Unemployment benefits extended for 13 weeks begins
Beginning today, the 13 week extension of state unemployment compensation goes into effect, expanding aid to unemployed workers.
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NAACP demands rapid progress for equality
At the 49th NAACP convention in Cleveland executive secretary Ray Wilkins urged about 4000 delegates that Black Americans will not accept slow progress. He dismissed claims that the movement is moving too fast or pressing too hard, arguing the jet age requires swift action for freedom and equality.
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Release in Cuba Seen for 29 Captive U S Servicemen
Cuban rebels expected to begin releasing 29 American servicemen from mountain camps near Oriente after two weeks in captivity. Consul Park Wollam and Rear Adm. Robert Ellis report the evacuation could take four days or more with helicopters moving small groups back to Guantanamo Bay.
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Middle East Turmoil Shapes Iraqi Ouster and Regional Tensions
Pro West regime removal in Iraq reported as Nasserists gain influence while the Baghdad Pact faces risk. Turkey hosts pact leaders with Iraqi delegates absent. Lebanon reports a tentative compromise on leadership but disputes over turnover. Cyprus imposes a strict curfew as riots exceed five weeks, and oil shares slide on major exchanges.
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Ohio Bridge Plan Discussed in Huntington Area
The Central Ohio Valley Industrial Council will meet Gov. Cecil H. Underwood Tuesday to study the need for at least one more Ohio River bridge in the Huntington area. C. W. Bloss, council highway chair, said no specific sites will be set. locations should be left to engineers.
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Church Head Dies in New York
Archbishop Michael, head of the Greek Orthodox Church in North and South America, died Sunday in New York.
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Mills says no current plan for tax inquiry on Goldfine gifts
Rep. Wilbur Mills of Arkansas, head of the Ways and Means Committee, says no present plan to start a tax inquiry into Bernard Goldfine. Rep. Oren Harris, leading subcommittee chair, notes discussions on possible income tax evasion but limits scope to how agencies enforce the laws.
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Air Traffic Bill Fast Passage Urged by Senator Monroney
Senate debates a unified federal aviation agency to control airspace for civil and military aircraft. Sen. A. S. Monroney cites deadly collisions near Las Vegas and Brunswick and urges prompt enactment to end intergovernmental delays. The bill would centralize air traffic rules under a civilian administrator with wide authority.
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Beirut politician Abd boud Abdul Razzak dies after ambush
Abdul Razzak an 83 year old millionaire former MP died from wounds suffered Friday in an ambush while traveling in rebel held Moslem quarter of Beirut. Unknown assailants shot him as his party rode through the area late Sunday.
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DOW FINISHES SECOND IN INSURANCE CITY OPEN
In championship action at the Insurance City Open, Dow secured a second place finish as spectators packed the venue. The contest drew a strong crowd and showcased local talent amid tight competition.
Strike talks resume between UAW and Big Three
The United Auto Workers and Ford General Motors and Chrysler restart contract negotiations amid recession concerns and a backlog of 1958 unsold cars. The UAW reports a 90 percent strike vote if needed as the industry plans 1959 models and GM closes Buick plants for the changeover.
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Eisenhower Panama Tour Moves Calmly Amid Proposals
Eisenhower travels through Balboa Canal Zone on a fact finding tour with Panama proposing economic aid and sovereignty recognition for the waterway. The president’s itinerary includes Honduras and other Central American destinations in a planned sequence to avoid protests. No anti American sentiment appeared during the weekend.
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Contractor Ley Dies At 86 In New York
Frederick T. Ley 86, builder of Manhattan's Chrysler Building and founder of a major New York area contracting firm, died Sunday. His company constructed at least 30 significant structures in the city.
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Bricker Poll on Trade Seen Inconclusive in Ohio
Senator John Bricker reports about half of 323 Ohio firms replied to a reciprocal trade poll. Of 164 answers, 32 percent favored extending trade agreements with 37 percent opposed and 14 percent undecided. Bricker notes no comparison with a Commerce Department poll and cites 11 percent of Ohio’s workforce in hard-hit industries like pottery glass and machine tools.
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Sheriff Stops Escape Attempt at Lucas County Jail
Five inmates at Lucas County jail sawed through one inch bars in a Sunday escape bid. Jailor Frank Lasko heard running water masking the noise and alerted police. Officers opened the cell to find five prisoners attempting to saw a window bar with hidden blades likely passed through a window.
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State Board to Consider Ned Green as Education Manager
The State Board of Education is to consider appointing Ned Green as business manager of the State Education Department. Green, a former accountant in the school finance division, is the leading candidate for the post.
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New U S Ambassador Edward Wailes Arrives in Tehran
Edward Thompson Wailes, the United States new ambassador to Iran, arrived in Tehran today amid warming ties and ongoing diplomatic activity between Washington and Tehran.
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Czechoslovakia President Flies From Moscow After Visit
President Antonin Novotny departed Moscow by air for Prague today following a state visit. The move concludes a high profile trip highlighting bilateral ties and regional affairs.
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