Pontecorvo Urges Peaceful Atomic Work In Soviet Union
Italian born scientist Bruno Pontecorvo says he has worked on peaceful atomic projects in the Soviet Union since his 1950 disappearance. He denounces Western nations for using atomic energy for world domination and urges scientists to protest militarization. He claims favorable conditions in Russia with wide scale, high level research.
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Second Deadliest Spy In History Named Pontecorvo
Official Washington labels Pontecorvo the second deadliest spy ever after Klaus Fuchs. Fuchs, a German-born British scientist, was imprisoned by Britain since 1950 for passing Western atomic secrets to the Russians. A 1951 Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee report said the information from Fuchs and Pontecorvo advanced the Soviet atomic program by at least 18 months.
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Congressmen Told No Dam This Year
Washington report states Budget Director Belcher says federal funds cannot be recommended this year for the Markland River dam. Ohio Representatives Hess and Scherer insist the $69.7 million project will be a top priority next year if Army engineers back its construction, despite Belcher’s remark. Local supporters vow not to abandon the campaign.
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Biery Named OVIA Acting Executive Veep
Hudson Biery was named acting executive vice president of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association. A former public relations director for the Cincinnati Transit Co, Biery has worked on river pollution issues as OVIA pursues Ohio River channel modernization.
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Johnson in very good condition after kidney surgery
Senator Lyndon Johnson arrives at Mayo Clinic Rochester for a postoperative checkup after kidney operation in late January. Doctors report his condition as very good and expect a swift recovery.
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Egypt, Israel clash on frontier with heavy casualties
Egypt accused Israel of a night raid that killed 38 Egyptians and wounded 21 near the Gaza frontier. Israeli reports said Egyptian troops attacked first, with fighting crossing into the Gaza Strip and several Israeli casualties. Egypt alleged militants also bombed a water source in Gaza town. The case was expected to go to the UN Security Council.
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Ike's Chances Slim in South
Senator Gore of Tennessee said he does not believe President Eisenhower will have an outside chance to win any Southern state. He questioned Gov. Kennon of Louisiana who urged Stevenson to consider alternates and warned of party opposition if Stevenson is the nominee again. Gore noted Kennon supported Eisenhower in 1952 and asked who is he to tell Democrats whom to nominate as the president has given no public word on a 1956 candidacy.
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Robert F. Kennon
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Twins Draw Fines On Gambling Counts
Elyria Ohio two 48 year old twins Roy and Ruby Jones received fines and workhouse sentences after a sheriff raid found marijuana and policy game material. Judge C C Lord fined both $500 and ordered six months in the Toledo Workhouse, suspended for Ruby Jones.
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Schine Theater Case May Be Ended Today
BUFFALO NY The 13 week trial of Schine theater interests on civil and criminal contempt charges was expected to end today. Defense attorneys rested their case yesterday. Government attorneys told Federal Judge John Knight they expected to finish today after calling some rebuttal witnesses.
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Contempt Trial Starts For 5 Stark Countians
The Stark County defendants faced Ohio Un American Activities Commission questioning, pleading the Fifth and other constitutional amendments at the hearing held Oct. 21, 1953, and the contempt trial opened today with refusals to answer.
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Third Atom Test Flash Illuminates Predawn Las Vegas
The third shot of the 1955 atomic tests lit the predawn darkness at 5:30 a.m. near Yucca Flat, 70 miles northwest of Las Vegas, creating a bright yellow orange flash visible from Los Angeles. A mushroom cloud rose high while the sun remained below the horizon, and observers noted a blue purple shadow and pink-tinted top as the cloud expanded. Newsmen were to track the cloud for the first time.
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Flood crest near 44 feet predicted for Point Pleasant
Floodwall Superintendent Bob McGuffin warned a crest of about 43.5 to 44 feet is possible by 2 p.m. Wednesday as readings reached 38.67 feet at 10:30 a.m. Local radar shows rain in the upper Ohio Valley with rising water, while the Kanawha is falling. The Army reports an atomic powered tank is in experimental stage at the Detroit Arsenal.
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Crippled B-47 Jet Crashes Into Suburb Killing Five
A crippled six engine B 47 jet attempting to land at Lake Charles Air Force Base struck a power line and crashed into a suburban trailer park killing five. The victims include three crewmen Captains Clarence Wilson Mark Veck and Elwyn McBee and civilians Albert Morgan Kate Morgan and a base civilian survivor James Sapp suffered burns. Wreckage scattered over 250 by 75 yards with debris igniting several homes and trailers.
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House Votes On Pay Bill
Washington action heads to President Eisenhower after the House is set to approve a compromise pay bill. The Senate backed the measure by voice vote to raise pay for members of Congress to 22500, plus 7500 to 10000 for about 400 federal judges and raises for the vice president and House speaker. The updated bill also removes a $1250 tax exempt expense allowance and a provision for five expense paid trips home, aligning with conference changes.
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Tornado Tears Through Youngstown and Troy Ohio
A tornado slammed Youngstown and Troy Ohio with at least one death and multiple injuries. Mary Fallon 43 died in Youngstown when her home was wrecked. Several homes were damaged and trees felled. Troy reported three residences damaged and major damage in Youngstown exceeded 100000 dollars.
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Ohio lawmakers clash over Lausche budget plan
GOP leaders denounce Governor Lausche's 931 million two year budget as unbalanced funded by a 10 million surplus. Hearings start next day as increases target schools poor relief and mental hospital staff while the general revenue budget totals about 732 million dollars.
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Athens
Tom V. Moorehead
Muskingum
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Moorehead
Zanesville
J. Frank McClure
Ashland
House Finance Committee
Lausche
Air Force reports Flying Boxcar crash near Ashiya Base
The U S Air Force said a twin engined C 119 Flying Boxcar crashed tonight eighteen miles north of Ashiya Air Base on Kyushu Island. Seven men aboard bailed out over water and were rescued. one man died later. Names were withheld.
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Juror Excused After Swallowing Nail in Murder Trial
Pittsburgh juror Chester A. McKibbe a plasterer was excused from further jury service after saying he swallowed a lath nail during a court recess last weekend. The incident led to his discharge from the murder trial proceedings.
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Chester A. McKibbe
Lausche asks more money for state colleges
Ohio governor Frank Lausche proposes a two year operating budget boosting state colleges and universities by about 7 million dollars. The plan raises operating funds for Bowling Green Kent State Miami Ohio University Ohio State Central State and more while offsetting part of the increase with higher student fees and using surplus funds for physical improvements.
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Ticket Collector Arrested Over Unpaid Parking Fines
Cincinnati police arrested William Nelson, 25, of Harrison Indiana, on charges he failed to pay more than twenty parking tickets. A restaurant remark about cards led to the arrest after a customer reported the exchange and tag flashing.
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Five Day Forecast Raises Temperatures Above Normal Across Regions
The forecast calls for temperatures about five degrees above normal with highs of 41 in the north and 48 in the south and lows of 24 north and 29 south. Cooler Wednesday and Thursday, warmer over the weekend. Rain is expected in the north Wednesday and across the state by Saturday, with total rainfall around half an inch.
Fiery lava rivers threaten Hawaii town in eruption
A volcanic eruption near Pahoa Hawaii prompted a state of emergency as lava flooded about 100 acres of sugar cane and timber. Civilians fled en masse while civil defense and Red Cross staffed emergency centers and prepared for potential further activity. Sightseers crowded the area as multiple lava flows advanced toward the ocean.
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Four Congress members urge professional Capitol security reform
On the first anniversary of a Puerto Rican nationalist shooting in the House gallery, five wounded representatives push to replace the Capitol police with a professional force. Sponsors Roberts and Bentley, both injured, lead the call joined by Davis Jensen Fallon. The group notes security was near deadly a year ago and pressure Congress to act.
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Hal Boyle to address Sigma Delta Chi chapter
Akron column notes Associated Press columnist and war correspondent Hal Boyle will speak to the Buckeye chapter of Sigma Delta Chi. Members hail from Summit, Portage, Stark, Medina and Wayne counties.
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Hal Boyle
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Portage
Stark
Medina
Wayne Counties
Bad Breakfasts Cause Of Murder Says Son
White Rock B C. John R Macrea 50 a cripple was arrested and charged with murder in the strangling of his 70 year old mother Minnie Copeland Macrea He told police I didnt like the way she fixed my breakfast.
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Solon Opposes House Tax Cut in Senate Fight
The Senate Finance Committee leans against a House approved $20 per person tax cut to take effect Jan 1. Senator George of Georgia signals support to strike out the cut, while Republicans firm on opposition. Debate likely to move to the Senate floor with Byrd and George keying a potential strike.
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George Humphrey
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Harry Byrd
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Dulles Affirms U S Support To Diem In Viet Nam
U S Secretary of State Dulles assured Premier Ngo Dinh Diem of strong Manila Pact backing and U S help if South Viet Nam is attacked by the Communists. In a Bangkok led security framework, Diem praised plans for Viet Nam's defense while Dulles voiced confidence in Diem's ability to handle internal crises.
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Ngo Dinh Diem
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Man Falls Three Stories While Painting Sign
Detroit news reports Walter Simard aged 25 fell from a three story building while painting a sign. He sustained minor injuries including cuts to hands a sore hip and a twisted ankle. He claimed he checked a 50 foot fall by grabbing wires and brackets.
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Stevens Recommends Medical Scholarships for Service
Secretary of the Army Stevens urged Congress to fund scholarships to alleviate the shortage of doctors and dentists in the armed forces. The recommendation aims to expand medical education support for service members and civilian medical personnel serving the military.
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