Senate probes Japanese trial decision in Girard case
The Senate investigates the U S decision to let Japan try Specialist 3 C Girard on homicide charges tied to the January 30 shooting of a Japanese woman near an Army firing range. The panel questions if the action reflects proper jurisdiction while House and other committees set June meetings on the matter.
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Washington
U. S
Japan
Senate
Ervin
D-Nc
Defense Department
Robert Dechert
Armed Services Subcommittee
Sen. Flanders
R-Vi
William C. Girard
Ottawa-LaSalle, Ill
Sen. Hennings
D-Mo
Fense Department
Girard
Foreign Office
United States
Experts Predict Higher Federal Spending Growth
A Senate House Economic subcommittee heard experts forecast steady increases in federal outlays over the next five years with no space for tax cuts. Dr. Gerhard Coli of the National Planning Association projected 1959 spending at 75.3 billion, about 2.3 billion above Eisenhower’s 1958 forecast, citing Budget Bureau cooperation and possible postal-rate changes.
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Washington
Senate House Economic Subcommittee
Eisenhower
Gerhard Coli
National Planning Association
Budget Bureau
Colm
Congress
Edwin B. George
Dun and Bradstreet
Methodists Boost Giving by 2 Million in Ohio Conference
The Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church reports total contributions of 15,277,181 for the year, up 2,029,536 from the prior year. Per capita giving rose to 48.32, with 2000 delegates attending a six day session where Rev. Charles Farthing was elected conference treasurer and 183 of 285 ministry candidates are strong prospects. The conference notes a 10 year member gain of 74,231.
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Lakeside
Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church
Charles Farthing
Carthage Methodist Church
Cincinnati
Lester L. Roush
Columbus
Springfield
Harold Kellogg
Lima
Terrific Women's Group Told Has Terrific Influence on Capitol Hill
In Asheville North Carolina the General Federation of Women's Clubs was described as having terrific influence on Capitol Hill. Legislative consultant Sally Butler reported from Washington that lawmakers themselves use this term about the group and its work.
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Asheville
N. C
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Capitol Hill
Sally Butler
Washington
Lake Texoma floods threaten Texas Oklahoma Arkansas
Swollen by weeks of rain Lake Texoma pours torrents down the Red River threatening floods across the tri state area. Texoma will crest near Denison Texas at about 643.5 to 644 feet with 95 000 cubic feet per second released as inflow sits around 105 000. Severe storms and multiple tornadoes raise flood risk across Oklahoma Texas and Arkansas.
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Dallas
Texoma
Red River
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Army
Texas- Oklahoma
Denison
Tex
Fulton
Ark
Red
Hugo
Okla
U. S
Dallas-Fort Worth
Gulf of Mexico
Freeport
Quintana Settlement
Brazos River
Houston
Gulf Coast
Waxahachie
China Firm Dispute Settled in West Virginia
A labor dispute at Homer Laughlin China Co. in Newell West Virginia idled 1400 workers and began with 40 kiln hands walking out over layoff methods. The company announced normal operations would resume after the settlement reached today.
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East Liverpool
Homer Laughlin China Co
Newell
W. Va
Ike plans message for Truman Library dedication
President Eisenhower will send a message to be read at the July 6 dedication of the Harry S Truman Library in Independence Missouri. The 1.4 million dollar library will house Truman's collection of presidential papers funded by private contributions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Independence
Truman
Balloon Launched Atomic Test At Yucca Flat
The United States detonated a baby nuclear device from a balloon 500 feet above Yucca Flat Nevada at 4:55 a.m. The blast, seen near Las Vegas, was smaller than the prior Sunday test of about 2 kilotons. Officials noted minimal radioactive fallout and described the test as technically successful.
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Nev
United States
Yucca Flat
Las Vegas
Atomic Energy Commission
Gerald W. Johnson
University of California
Radiation Laboratory
Livermore
Calif
U.S
AEC
Court Convicts Airman Of Mistreating Trainee
A court martial convicts Airman A.2. William Roberts Jr. of mistreating a basic trainee named Robert Dinsenbacher. Dinsenbacher died two days after the incident. Roberts was acquitted of striking and shoving him and of kicking another trainee.
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Court
San Antonio
Tex
William Roberts, Jr
Roberts
Robert Dinsenbacher
New York City
Dinsenbacher
Key West
Fla
Michael Rizik
McClellan seeks constitutional fix over Fifth Amendment use
Senator McClellan said he will propose a corrective constitutional amendment if courts uphold frivolous Fifth Amendment claims. He ordered contempt citations for Dave Beck Jr and Joseph McEvoy at a Senate Rackets Committee hearing, with a formal citation due within 10 days.
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Washington
MccClellan
D-Ark
McClellan
Senate
Dave Beck, Jr
Teamsters Union
Dave Becks, Jr
Teamsters
Senate Labor Rackets Committee
Washington, D.C
Beck
Boy Shot To Death In Dayton Home
Police investigate the death of 11 year old Jack Haners who was shot Tuesday night in his West Carrollton home. The case is being treated as a homicide with officers interviewing witnesses and seeking leads.
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Dayton
Jack Haners
West Carrollton
Ohio and West Virginia Five Day Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with scattered thunder showers likely in extreme north and extreme south. Warmer near Lake Erie Thursday. Highs around 80 north and mid 50s south. lows tonight 61 to 64. West Virginia: showers and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday, low tonight in the teens. A little warmer Friday. Temperatures near normal with little change through Saturday. showers Thursday or Friday and again Monday, heaviest near Lake Erie. Other major cities show varied conditions from clear to cloudy with temperatures in the 40s to 70s.
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Ohio
Lake Erie
West Virginia
OHO
Biamarck
Boston
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Couch
Cleveland
Ee Corp
Detroit
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Ciougy
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Tauis
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Seattle
French forces report 152 rebels killed in three battles
French military authorities announced 152 nationalist rebels killed in three battles in Algiers region. They also reported French casualties of 16 dead and 15 wounded in the fighting.
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Algiers
Italian government wins confidence vote in Rome
Christian Democrat Premier Adone Zoli led a one party government to its first parliamentary confidence win in Rome. The victory was marred by unexpected support from Fascist Monarchists marking a fragile coalition.
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Rome
Christian Democrat
Adone Zoli
New One Party
Texas Gas Company Seeks $3.96 Million Rate Increase
Texas Gas Company asks the Federal Power Commission for authority to raise annual gas rates by 3,964,000 dollars, about 4 percent, with new rates to take effect July 4. The utility serves customers in Ohio Illinois Arkansas Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee.
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Washington—P
Texas Gas Co
Federal Power Commission
Texas Gas
Ohio
Illinois
Arkansas
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Pflimlin cabinet bid collapses as left opposes
Paris reports Socialist left opposition sinks Pierre Pflimlin's bid to form a government ending France's 18th postwar crisis. The Catholic leader faced mounting resistance from the left, narrowing chances for a new cabinet and prolonging political uncertainty.
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Paris
Pierre Pflimlin
France
Tire Explodes Injuring Teen in Cleveland
A tire that had been repaired and was being inflated exploded Tuesday night in Cleveland, seriously injuring 17 year old Stanley Novak.
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Cleveland
Stanley Novak
Slavs Seek Credits From Soviet Union
Belgrade Yugoslavia reports ongoing efforts to secure promised credits totaling 250 million dollars from the Soviet Union as talks continue.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Soviet Union
Eisenhower Plan On Voting Rights Faces House Fight
The House open a lengthy battle over President Eisenhower’s voting rights proposals. Southerners plan to push a jury trial amendment and other measures while hoping to delay debate. Supporters rely on Eisenhower’s influence to keep Republicans in line and seek passage before Senate action. The plan foresees several days of debate through next week with possible amendments.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Senate
Rules Committee
Ohio GOP To Explain Fund Raising Success
Ohio GOP leaders gathering in Washington to map 1958 election strategy face questions on fundraising. Meade Alcorn and Ohio officials, including Gov. O'Neill and Ray Bliss, weigh how to maintain party finances amid tougher economy and off-year campaigns. President Eisenhower to address sessions. Bliss notes current contributions harder to obtain but confident in GOP rally.
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Columbus
Ohio
Washington
Meade Alcorn
National Committee
Alcorn
Congress
Eisenhower
C. William O'Neill
Ray C. Bliss
GOP
U. S
U S Tornado Record Tops Five Month Total
Washington reports a 624 tornadoes nationwide in five months, a new U. S. record due to improved reporting. The Weather Bureau notes the rise reflects coverage rather than a surge in storms, with May totaling at least 324 and April at 236.
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Washington
United States
Weather Bureau
Sonic booms misattributed to atomic blast says Gen Goldwater
Gen Goldwater, an Air Force reserve colonel and jet pilot, says sonic booms are often blamed for damage that could not be caused by an atomic bomb. He calls them the most misunderstood phenomenon of high speed flight and notes they are sometimes called man made thunder.
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Washington
Goldwater
R-Ariz
Air Force Reserve
Crevelle Wins English Derby at Epsom
Crevelle owned by Sir Victor Sassoon of England surged from behind in the final two furlongs to win the famed English Derby at Epsom. Ballymoss, a long shot owned by John McShain of Philadelphia, finished second with Pipe of Peace in third.
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Epsom
England
Crevelle
Victor Sassoon
Ballymoss
John McShain
Philadelphia
Pipe of Peace
Two Euclid Graduates Die in Lakeshore Blvd Crash
Two bovys were killed in an auto wreck on Lakeshore Blvd early today shortly after their graduation from Euclid Senior High School.
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Cleveland
Bovys
Lakeshore Blvd
Euclid Senior High School
Builders Seek Lower Down Payments on FHA Homes
Ohio and national builders urge the government to cut FHA down payments to boost demand. Sens Bricker and Lausche offices say both Senate and House have approved similar bills. conferees must merge them. Labor Department notes a drop in home building activity in Ohio and nationwide.
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Washington
Ohio
Sens. Bricker
Lausche
Senate
House
Labor Department
Woman Falls To Death From Chicago Tower
An estranged wife plunged from a 38th floor window of the Board of Trade Building in Chicago Tuesday night. Police tentatively identified the deceased as Mrs. Marie Devaney, 29.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Marie Devaney
Section of Dam Fails Lowlands Flooded in Minnesota
A section of a 73 year old federal dam collapsed into the Leech Lake river Tuesday night unleashing floodwaters onto sparsely populated northern Minnesota wilderness lowlands. Dam tenders reported no alarm and flat lands near the lake absorbed much of the flow.
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Federal Dam
Minn
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Baby Ann Hall Death Under Strangulation Probe
Services are held in Wellston today for Ann Hall three daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwood Hall of Raceland Kentucky whose body was found in a crib Tuesday at the home of Mrs A J Searberry Route 4 Jackson Death is believed to be from strangulation authorities said the case is under investigation
Daytone Leaders Claim Fund Drive Threatened
Irving A. Duffy of Ford told 400 Community Chest leaders at the UCFCA convention in Dayton that national health organizations risk undermining the United Fund raising appeal by refusing to participate in federated campaigns. He urged a move to counter these tactics and protect the appeal.
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Dayton
American Cancer Society
United
Ford Motor Co
Irving A. Duffy
Detroit
Ford
United Fund
United Community Funds and Council of America
UCFCA
Duffy
Canada
National Health Organization
Rate hike asked for Chillicothe Telephone Co
The Utilities Commission reviews a request from Chillicothe Telephone Co. for a rate increase that would yield 319 508 dollars annually in fixed charges.
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Columbus
The
Utilities Commission
Chillicothe Telephone Co
Missile crashes in Mojave Desert near Edwards AFB
A Navy Regulus II guided missile went out of control Tuesday and crashed in the Mojave Desert near Edwards Air Force Base. The 33 foot supersonic missile, designed for submarines and warships, exploded and observers described a miniature atomic cloud. no warhead was aboard, Navy officials said.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Mojave Desert
Navy
First Coal Flows in Longest Coal Pipeline Test
A slurry poured from the world’s longest coal pipeline into a trough at Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. Eastlake plant Tuesday night, about 108 miles from Cadiz where pumping began. It marked the first successful full-length test of the 124 million dollar project.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
Eastlake
Cadiz
Truman's First Grandchild Born to Margaret Truman
Margaret Truman and Clifton Daniel welcomed a 6 pound 8 ounce boy at Doctors Hospital New York. The birth at 12:11 a.m. marked the Trumans first child and the former president Harry Truman and wife Bess expressed happiness.
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New York
Clifton Daniel
Margaret Truman
Margaret
Daniel
Harry Truman
Bess
Trumans
Independence
Doctors Hospital
Louise Dantuono
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