Record flight by KC135 sets transatlantic time
A USAF KC135 tanker achieved a 5 hour 22 minute 29.68 second flight from New York to London landing at Brize Norton England. A second KC135 also beat the prior mark, but a crash of a third tanker ended the London to New York attempt. Pentagon cited times and speeds. aim was to show rapid global reach of air refueling forces.
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London
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Royal Air Force
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Break Seen In Stalemate Over Alaska Statehood
Southern leader Sen. James Eastland said he would start discussion toward a vote on two or three constitutional challenges to the House passed Alaska statehood bill. The timing depends on how many senators wish to speak. Opponents argue the Alaska constitution's short term for one of its first two senators violates the six-year term requirement.
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Alaska
Senate
James O. Eastland
Dmiss
Kastland
U.S
Singer Rober ta Linn in critical condition at Cedars
Hollywood reports singer Rober ta Linn, 27, in critical condition with bronchial pneumonia that spread to a general infection. Three more diagnosticians joined six doctors already treating her, as antibiotics fail to halt the respiratory illness. She was Lawrence Welk's first TV Champagne Lady.
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Roberta Linn
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Miss Linn
Lawrence Welk
Judge enjoins farmer over wheat control dispute
Federal Judge Paul Jones has barred Dr. P Scott Whiteleather of near Minerva from preventing federal crop surveyors access to his farm. Whiteleather opposes wheat controls and was issued the injunction to permit surveys.
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Uncle Tim's Call for Quick Classified Ads
The message urges readers to place Messenger Classified Ads to sell old items like golf clubs lawn mowers and boats for quick cash. It notes a deadline of 1 A.M. Saturday to order ads for the big Sunday section and provides the phone number 3124.
Fox Got Loan From Kennedy in 1952 Senate Race
Boston promoter John Fox testified he received a 500000 loan from Joseph P. Kennedy after backing Kennedy’s son John in the 1952 Senate race. Fox said the loan was repaid and cited his later opposition to Henry Cabot Lodge amid a House inquiry into Bernard Goldfine and Sherman Adams. The White House denied Fox’s charges and signaled Adams may testify again if Fox repeats claims.
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Boston Post
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U.S
United Nations
Lodge
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Bernard Goldfine
Sherman Adams
Eisenhower
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Adams
White House
James C. Hagerty
Washington man accuses SEC of corporate murder in copper role
John Fox quotes Bernard Goldfine claiming he bought a house for Sherman Adams in Washington and sent checks over many years while accusing the Securities and Exchange Commission of murder of the corporate form. Goldfine, once a friend, later an enemy to Adams, is said to have violated SEC laws.
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Bernard Goldfine
Sherman Adams
Adams
Securities and Exchange Commission
Goldfine
Fox
Taft Opposed Red Oath as Senate Votes To Retain It
Senate adopts an amendment to keep the non-Communist oath for union leaders and adds the same requirement for employers. The move follows testimony in which Taft reportedly favored inserting such provisions to win votes for the Taft Hartley Act.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
Iit
Delaware Kicks Off Eight Day Sesquicentennial Celebration
Delaware marks its 150th anniversary as a city with an eight day birthday party. Citizens gather for civic events, parades, and community activities celebrating the city’s founding milestone.
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Delaware
President's foreign aid request chopped drastically by House panel
The House Appropriations Committee cut 757 million dollars from Eisenhower's foreign aid request of about 3.95 billion for fiscal 1959, leaving 3.193 billion in new money. The panel's action accompanies an authorization compromise offering 4.142 billion obligational authority and prioritizes 1.065 billion for military assistance and 810 million for economic defense aid.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Ohio Extends Unemployment Benefits 13 Weeks
Ohio will offer 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to those who exhaust 26 weeks before April 4 1959. About 50 000 residents have used up benefits in the past year. The extension was approved in a special session and awaits Gov. ONeill’s signature. Funds come from the state unemployment reserve and a six million dollar boost to the poor relief fund.
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Columbus
Senate
103Rd General Assembly
Auto Workers Favor Strike Against Big 3
Detroit reports the United Auto Workers remain far apart with General Motors Ford and Chrysler. Three bargaining sessions yielded no progress as more locals authorize a strike totaling 77 664 in favor and 5 853 opposed.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
Hamilton Slums to Go in 22 Acre Wipeout
Hamilton Ohio will clear a 22 acre slum and blighted area with a 1 134 643 loan and a 946 927 capital grant from the Urban Renewal Administration announced today.
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Washington
Hamilton
Ohio
Urban Renewal Administration
Bank Comptroller Requests Condition Statements
The comptroller of the currency issued a call Friday for a statement of the condition of national banks as of June 23.
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Washington
Explorer III Satellite Ends Mission in Reentry
Huntsville report says Explorer III, a 31pound 80inch satellite launched March 26 from Cape Canaveral, is due to expire today as it descends and disintegrates in Earth’s atmosphere. The Army notes the craft sent extensive cosmic ray data from its highly elliptical orbit.
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Huntsville
Ala
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Earth
Union Leader Testimony Sought in Indiana Probe
Senate Rackets Committee questions Maurice A. Hutcheson of the Carpenters Union over possible conspiracy with James R. Hoffa to fix an Indiana grand jury. Chairman John L. McClellan cites alleged obstruction of justice and $20,000 in union funds used illegally.
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Maurice A. Hutcheson
Carpenters Union
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Indiana
Hutcheson
Senate
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
McClellan
Ohio Supreme Court Reinstates R. A. Haines
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered Rob ert A. Haines reinstated as director of mental hygiene and correction. He will receive about 4500 dollars in back pay after a 43 decision overruling an Attorney General Saxbe ruling.
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Columbus
Robert A. Haines
Ohio Supreme Court
William Saxbe
Sporadic Fighting Continues Amid Lebanese Conflict
In Beirut and Tripoli, pitched clashes flare yet no major battles emerge as government forces and rebels test defenses. Rebels report 12 wounded in Beirut including kin of a former premier, while Tripoli casualty figures are unavailable. The Muslim holiday was briefly calm before renewed shelling.
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Beirut
Tripoli
Lebanon
Saeb Setam
Abraham
Chamoun
Compromise Ends Freight Tax Cut As Eisenhower Moves Bill
The House prepared to send a bill to President Eisenhower repealing the World War II freight excise tax effective Aug 1 while keeping other tax cuts for the year. Senate and House reach a compromise to permit the tax repeals but preserve existing rates to avoid a large revenue drop and a projected budget deficit.
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House
Eisenhower
Senate
Congressional
Treasury
Vanguard Program to be Reassessed by Defense Officials
A Defense Department official states the Navy's Vanguard program will undergo a formal review. Only one of six launch attempts has succeeded, highlighting reliability concerns for the project.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Defense Department
Navy
SAGE Opens At McGuire AFB for North American Air Defense
The Semi Automatic Ground Environment began operation today at McGuire AFB as Gen Curtis LeMay hailed it as the era’s greatest leap in air defense. The first radar center covers the New York Philadelphia corridor and adjacent states with long range and gap filtering radars feeding a massive two acre computer complex at the center.
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North American Air Defense Command
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New Jersey
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Delaware
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GOP Seeks Farm Law Extension After House Defeat
Republicans pressed for an emergency extension of expiring farm laws after the House defeated a Democratic backed omnibus farm bill by 214 to 171. The vote halted a broad bill covering price supports and controls for wheat cotton rice feed grains. Secretary Benson credited with helping the administration’s defeat of the measure.
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House
Benson
Ohio Civil War Centennial Commission Named
Gov. C William O Neill named an 11 member Ohio Civil War Centennial Commission to coordinate with a federal panel for the 1960 observance of the war's start. The group to organize hearings and select a chairman will meet at a luncheon at the governor's mansion. Members include Jo Alden Staker Portsmouth Sr Walter Hevighurst Miami University John W Cullen Jr Cleveland Col Warfield v Dorsey Mount Vernon.
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Ohio
William O’nell
Governor’s Mansion
Jo’ . Alden Staker
Portsmouth
Walter Hevighurst
Miami University
John W. Cullen Jr
Cleveland
Col. Warfield v. Dorsey
Mount Vernon
Buckeye Girls State to Hear Judges Speak in Columbus
At Capital University in Columbus the 806 Buckeye Girls State attendees will hear five Ohio judges discuss state courts and three women from State government. The group will elect two representatives to attend Girls Nation in Washington, D C.
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Columbus
Buckeye
Ohio
Capital University
Washington, D. C
Medina Highway Breaks Ground With First Concrete Pour
Huge highway project advances at West Salem Ohio as first concrete is poured on the new super-highway stretch. Work began ten months ago, signaling rapid progress toward a completed road linking local areas.
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Medina
West Salem
Ohio
River Traffic Record Cincinnati Ohio River Sets New All Time Tonnage
The river traffic record shows Cincinnati area volume on the Ohio River reaching 1 567 152 tons last year, marking a new all time high for shipments and stake in regional commerce.
Plane crashes after takeoff at Westover killing 15
A tanker plane attempting a high speed record crashed seconds after liftoff at Westover Field. The craft struck power lines near the runway, exploded, and disintegrated, killing 15 including Associated Press and United Press reporters and several editors. Brig Gen Donald W. Saunders was aboard the doomed flight. Ground crews found bodies amid wreckage and damaged a Turnpike section, prompting 10 mile road closure. The event halted the remaining aircraft in the record attempt. earlier planes had departed for London.
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Air Force
Allem Tic
Donald W. Saunders
Athens M. Y
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Westover Air Force Emerals
Daniel J. Coughlin
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New Yue City
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Bet Md
2 News and World Report
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Ion Traveler
William Cone
National Nautical Assn
Wilkes Lime Yart
National Aeronautical Ass
Half Of Courses In Science For High School Progress
A preliminary report from the AAAS committee argues science and mathematics should receive substantial emphasis in high school curricula. It notes the value of professionally prepared teachers and recommends professional education, social studies, and humanities courses to broaden a teacher’s perspective for top scholars and citizens.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Auto Kills Man in Ironton Crash
A Chesapeake man Marvin struck and killed James aper 60 of Barboursville on Ohio 775 Thursday. Authorities identified the victim and sent the case to Proctor yuns for verification.
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Chesapeake
James A — Per
Barboursville
Ohio
Proctoryuns
Weather Summary for West Virginia Ohio and Surrounding Areas
cool tonight with lows near seven above freezing then fair and cooler Sunday. Ohio and nearby regions expect fair conditions with a slight chance of drizzle. Five day outlook shows below normal temperatures with warming by Sunday and varied precipitation around a half inch then less than two tenths elsewhere.
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