Questions Fly as Officials Probe Liner Sinking
Three maritime questions emerged on what caused the Stockholm and Andrea Doria collision off Nantucket. Officials noted the Stockholm’s coordinates, the Doria’s correct eastbound track, and radar capabilities on both ships. Survivors arrived aboard Ile de France with varied accounts of nerve, heroism, screams, and tragedy including a death.
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New York
Stockholm
Andrea Doria
Nantucket
Maritimers
Radio Corp. of America
Ile de
France
Europe
Alantic
Nasser's Grab of Suez Strains Diplomacy Ties With France and Britain
London reports a crisis in diplomacy as Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal company amid Egyptian control of revenues and Aswan Dam plans. French Foreign Minister Pineau protests. Eden hints at firm action and possible arms halt to Egypt.
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Nasser
Suez
France
Britain
London
Egypt
Paris
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Aswan
Christian Pineau
Kamel Eddine Abdel Nabi
Pineau
Eden
House of Commons
United States
Nile
Alexandria
Canal Company
Seizure Crisis Deepens in Middle East as Nasser Moves
By William L. Ryan a seizure of the Suez Canal by Nasser threatens a Middle East crisis unseen since World War II. A canal closure could force toll hikes doubling transport costs, spiking oil prices and risking broader Western and Arab world tension through potential military action.
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William L. Ryan
Suez Canal
al Gamal
Abdel Nasser
Middle East
Nasser
Britain
Egypt
Bender Campaign Fund Inquiry Likely Rejected
Senator Gore said no Senate subcommittee will likely investigate Senator Bender's campaign funds after a $9,400,000 raised effort. He noted no complaints have been filed, and if any inquiry occurs the first witness would be Treasury Secretary Humphrey, head of Bender's campaign committee.
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Jack Well
Ashington
Bender
Gore
D-Tenn
Senate
Ohio
Monroney
D-Ohia
Frank J. Lausche
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Colonel Sets Trial Buzzing
PARRIS ISLAND S C d -, sfo money contended in the Sen The court martial of Sgt Matthew ee Ae Bes t McKeon was in adjournment today but this this put Marine base humming after these two statements Thursday The testimony of Col David W Silvey who said he had never of a night march by recruits here and he has been here since Sept 21 1932 A document produced by the defense indicated that the House Armed Services Committee in May had given the Marine Corps 9 days to clean house Mollet Seeks Backing PARIS h Premier Guy Mollet asked the National Assembly for a vote of confidence on a plan to help pay for Prance s campaign against rebels in Algeria by floating a loan and boosting taxes.
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S. C
Sfo
Sen
Matthew Ee Ae
Best
McKeon
Defense
House Armed Services Committee
Marine Corps
Silvey
Mollet
Paris
Guy Mollet
The
National Assembly Today
Prance
Algeria
Gas Tax Hike Studied in Ohio Legislature
A legislative study committee discussed adding a two cent per gallon soline tax to fund state highway needs. The proposal would raise Ohio gasoline tax to 10 cents per gallon, costing motorists about 52 million dollars more annually. Ohio would require about 50 million more yearly for road work and to qualify for full federal subsidies, with a start date targeted for July 1.
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Columbus
Ohio
John Heier
State Highway Department
Heier
Ohio GOP Disapprove Of Stassen Movement
Ohio Republicans in Congress back Vice President Nixon as Harold E. Stassen pushes to join the 1956 ticket with Massachusetts Governor Christian Herter. Bricker associates call Stassen too liberal and a New Dealer, recalling his 1948 Ohio campaign. Delegates unlikely to back Stassen at the convention.
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Ohio
GOP
Stassen Movement
James B. Libbison
Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Stassen
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Stas
Sen
W. Bricker
Bricker
Robert A. Taft
Ventriloquist Tagore Escapes Cross Breaks Pose in Ring
In Reynuda Mexico a 25 year old ventriloquist known as Tagore remained nailed to a wooden cross during a Sunday bull ring show before a paid crowd of about 1,000. He detached himself to smoke cigarettes as promoter Lucio Medina said doctors drove in the nails but failed to free his hands and feet fully.
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Reynuda
Mexico
Tagore
Medina
Burning Cross Found At Rayburn Home Near Bonham
A cross was found burning on the front lawn of House Speaker Sam Rayburn's country home two miles west of Bonham Texas. Rayburn was in Washington at the time. Present at the scene were his sister Mrs Edward Barkley his brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Dick Rayburn and Mrs Oscar Scott of Cooper Texas. A neighbor alerted Mrs Bartley about the blaze.
Want Ads For Sunday Want Ads For Sunday
Classified notices brief the Saturday deadline for Sunday want ads and request submissions by 2 AM. The section emphasizes limited timing and the need to include all relevant contact details and item descriptions.
Royal McBee to Build New Plant on West State Street
Royal McBee Corporation announced a planned 1957 start for a new single story plant of about 60 000 square feet on West State Street adjacent to Plant 2. President Philip M Zenner outlined the expansion to meet rising demand for machines cards and related products and noted a forthcoming realignment of management with details due next week.
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McBee
West State Street
Royal McBee
West State
Royal McBee Corporation
Philip M
Milosevich
Trautwein
Columbus
Athens
Zenner
Royal ‘McBee
Senate and House Disputes Hover Over Housing Funds
The 84th Congress faces adjournment with remaining Senate and House disputes over housing and a funerals purchase program. The House passed a 70,000 unit low rent housing bill. the Senate stalled, demanding additional provisions. If no compromise by adjournment, a stopgap may sustain noncontroversial housing provisions.
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Washington
Senate- House
House
Rsate
Senate House
Congress
Senate
Midwest Salutes Soil Bank Signups Across Midwest
In 11 Midwest states, government soil bank enrollment rush overwhelms offices as the AP survey finds signups running as expected. Today is the final enrollment day for farmers under a farm program passed earlier by Congress. Production will be reduced as farmers retire land from cultivation and place it in the bank.
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Chicago
Midwest
Associated Press
Congress
Boy Regains Consciousness After Monroe Ave Bicycle Crash
Dan Love four year old son of Mr and Mrs Howard Love of 2101 Lincoln Ave was found unconscious on Monroe Ave while en route to Harmon Park to play second base for the Little League team the accident occurred and he has since regained consciousness.
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Dan Love
Monroe Ave
Dan
Howard Love
Lincoln Ave
Harmon Park
Athens County Farmers Shun Soil Bank Program
Ohio farmers reject the soil bank, with Athens County not participating as it is not a commercial crop county. Statewide, only five percent sign up due to ineligibility and views of government aid. Planners say the plan arrives late and many farmers overplanted before enactment, limiting eligible participation.
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Athens County
Agricultural Stabilization Land Conservation Committee
Athens
Soil Bank
Postoffice and Store Isansacked At Gore
Gore postoffice and LUVAN A store were ransacked last night with interior disorder found this morning by Mar Ret Terrell after opening the business. Postal Inspector J A Daugherty, Sheriff F J Waldron, and a B C I staffer from London investigated following Deputy Kenneth Rheinsehelds report.
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Luvan
Gore
Mar Ret
Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal This Week
Temperatures will average about normal with highs around 87 and lows near 65. Cooler conditions expected Saturday and Saturday night, then warmer on Monday and Tuesday before cooling again Wednesday. Scattered thundershowers are forecast tonight and Saturday and Tuesday, averaging one quarter to one half inch.
Settlement announced to end national steel strike
New York AP United Steelworkers president David J. McDonald announced a settlement ending the 27 day nationwide steel strike with John A. Stephens as chief negotiator. Final contract details and a formal end are pending and must be signed in the coming days. The plan features a three year no strike pact with about 50 cents per hour in package benefits, including a direct wage boost and premium pay, affecting some 650,000 workers. A federal disability insurance element and fringe-benefit timing are to be resolved.
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NEW York
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers of America
John A. Stephens
McDonald
DiSalle Calls Ohio to Aid Local Industry Growth
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Michael DiSalle urged Ohio to do all things necessary to aid local communities in securing new industries. He spoke at a Democrat meeting after a Toledo mayor stint, then toured fairgrounds in Woodsfield and Knox County, stressing opportunities for decent living amid population growth.
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Caldwell
Michael DiSalle
Ohio
DiSalle
Toledo
McConnellville
Monroe County
Woodsfield
Knox County
New Hopes Are Found In Cancer Resistance Research
New clues to increase human resistance to cancer emerge in a Sloan Kettering Institute progress report. Six approaches are described, including antibodies from cancer tissue, protein differences between cancer and normal cells, and vaccines or hormones under study. None yet aid patients, but evidence suggests natural immunity exists and may be boosted.
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New York
Sloan-Kettering Institute For Cancer Research
Ohio Penitentiary
Denvertown School Board Considers Dismissal Motion
The Denvertown School Board is weighing a motion by Board Counsel A Bernant Mercer to dismiss the reinstatement request of ousted high school teacher Jack W Eberle. Eberle was fired last March for paddling five girl pupils teaching Bible in class and idle coaching duties. The motion followed Eberle not appearing at a hearing and reportedly not returning from summer classes at Ohio University in time. The board has held hearings since April 18.
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Mcconnellville
Denvertown
A. Bernant Mercer
Jack W. Eberle
Eberle
Ohio University
Feverish Scramble For Steel Predicted
NEW YORK Eugene G Bethlehem board chairman of Beth largest steel producer has lost Behem Steel Co and foresees a feverish scramble for steel once the industry strike is settled. He says demand will stay strong through 1957 and prices will rise as road building and construction drive work. Grace declined to specify how much prices will rise, noting the reaction of competitors remains uncertain.
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New York
Eugene G. Bethlehem
Grace
Beth
Behem Steel Co
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