Denial of Salerno Anzio slam by Truman sparks Naples stir
The former president denies calling the Salerno and Anzio landings unnecessary, disputing AP quotes. He criticizes a “squirrel-headed general” while aides say the claim is false. The piece notes Rome area battles and Allied efforts, highlighting Churchill and Eisenhower connections and the Cassino and Anzio campaigns with heavy casualties.
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Oliver Leese
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Eisenhower Defends Anzio Plan As Not A Failure
President Eisenhower stated he and his staff examined the Anzio landings technically and did not favor the operation as it was executed. He called the invasion a holding action that kept German troops in Italy and argued no one can call it a failure. He urged studying differences in a spirit of honest truth rather than pursuing interservice rivalry.
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America
Ohio League of Women Voters convenes on leadership issues
The convention in Cincinnati focused on organizational problems as delegates formed study groups to discuss leadership, membership, and workload. A general session planned to vote on a proposal to add to its work.
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Ohio League of Women Voters
Atomic Guided Missile Unit Revealed At White Sands Demonstration
Army officials disclosed a special weapons section of the Army Ordnance Department at White Sands proving ground in New Mexico. The briefing said the unit studies how atomic warheads could be paired with guided missiles, with tests for engineering and field purposes only. Newsmen learned five hours later that a direct hit was reported on one rocket during a controversial Nike missile demonstration.
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Denvertown
Etna
Bank Officer Links Shortage to Cashier Theft in Sumter
S C bank official says a trusted cashier confessed to a 300000 shortage after spending more than earned. Clarence Brayton, charged with intent, admits loss of funds. FBI notes cooperation with late Nettles in past small withdrawals from a government bond account. Roadblock details amid audit uncovering 900000 shortage.
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S. L. Roddey
Voara
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FBI
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Nettles
Man Arrested Twice For Drunken Driving
A man was arrested twice on drunken driving charges in one day, another in Gallia County faces separate charges after a prior arrest in Middleport. The car-related incident follows a prior detainment, with a five day jail term, $100 fine, and license revocation noted in the report. Investigators mention a related Tractor-Trailer Crashes section for further details.
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Ree Bar
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Farm Bill Seen To Pass Amid Compromise And Soil Bank Plan
Washington AP reports a new farm bill nearing House passage after Senate House conferees resolved differences. The measure includes a 1.2 billion dollar soil bank to pay farmers to take land out of production and softens price supports on feed grains. Eisenhower’s veto history and predicted signature frame the background.
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Solon OKs Pay Rider in Road Bill Probe
Senator Byrd says a pay as you build amendment added by the Finance Committee will not slow the highway program. The amendment, approved 74 to, limits yearly highway spending to revenues on hand and follows Humphrey’s proposal. The bill also includes proposed boosts in highway user taxes and other fuels and vehicle charges.
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Byrd
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Humphrey
Finance Committee
Train Strikes Youth on Bridge Leaves Boy in Serious Condition
DAYTON dayton report of a boy named Robert Mackey struck by a speeding train on a railroad bridge Tuesday. The youth was admitted to St. Elizabeth Hospital in serious condition after hearing the train approach and entering its path.
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U S Air Chief Sees Low Chance of Attack on U S
Air Gen Nathan F Twining affirmed deterrent long range power but warned the Soviet Air Force fleet is a growing threat. He said chances of an air attack on the United States are slight while noting the interservice rift and ongoing investigations by Senate subcommittees. Army sources accuse overemphasis on air power amid Nike missile debates.
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Washington
Nathan F. Twining
United States
Twining
Air Force
Patrol
Senate
Secretary of Defense
Wilson
Eisenhower
Army
Dredge Sinks in Lake Michigan with 8 Dead
A 120 foot dredge carrying a power shovel sank in Lake Michigan near Cu lahy four miles east of Milwaukee during a storm. Eight of the 18 crew were drowned, three bodies recovered immediately and five more later as Coast Guard ships searched the chop. The dredge went under while being towed for a harbor project and sank rapidly to the bottom.
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OM—A_COnstRUCtion
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Coast Guard
Culahy
Milwau
Good Market for Boats Classified Ad Offer
Two or three readers in the market for a used boat respond to a small ad. The advertiser sold his boat with one insertion. Foot Plywoon boat for sale at a reasonable price. If you have a boat to sell, place a low cost Want Ad for quick cash. Ad cost 6c. Dial 31242 to place your ad.
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Private power plant dedication in Indiana at Clifty Creek
The largest private enterprise power plant to date, the Clifty Creek plant of Indiana Kentucky Electric, is dedicated in Radison with Gov. George N. Craig leading about 750 guests. The facility is a sister to Kyger Creek, also set for dedication Thursday.
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George N. Craig
Indiana- Kentucky Electric Company
Clifty Creek
Kyger Creek
Ohio Business Up Despite Farm and Auto Slumps
Ohio business in Q1 1956 improved over Q1 1955 except farming and new auto sales. Farm income fell 4 percent, auto sales dropped 1 percent, but farm income rose from February to March, and auto sales surged 28 percent in March. Bituminous coal output rose 9 percent in March from February, and department store sales increased 3.0 percent in March from February.
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Ohio
Bulletin of Business Research
Ohio State University
Ng & Come
Chiefs Fear Military Cut Shrinks foreign aid package
Representative Vorys warns a two billion dollar defense cut would force sweeping changes to military aid programs as Congress debates restoring funds. Defense Secretary Wilson and Admiral Radsford urged restoring the full ask before Senate and House actions. Senator Sparkman criticizes the House cut as excessive.
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Adm
Arthur W. Radsford
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House
Sparkman
D-Ala
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Ends 22 Year Reign in County Politics
Anti Rowe forces elected Merrill Elliott, a Jackson druggist and veteran Democrat, chairman of both the Democratic Executive Committee and county party unit, signaling a major shift in local leadership after years of dominance.
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Merrill Elliott
Jackson
Special Session Of Ohio Solons Is Set June 28
Gov. Frank J. Lausche called a special session of the Ohio legislature for June 28 to recoup at least 10 million dollars in losses from Supreme Court invalidations of bank tax laws and to raise water sale radius to 15 miles. Republican leaders Mechem and Cloud urged prompt action after resistance to June 4 date.
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Woman Held For Killing Neighbor Near Coshocton
Coshocton county sheriff says Dorothy Dansby, 30s, a housewife, is held on murder charges for fatally shooting neighbor Mrs Raymond Lewis in a yard outside Coshocton Tuesday night. Dansby surrendered at the jail and admitted using a 32 caliber automatic after a long feud with the victim. Sheriff Kempf will confer with the prosecutor on possible charges.
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GF Kempf
Raymond Lewis
Dorothy Dansby
Kempf
Dansby
Jane
Oglett
Kempt
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Republicans Call For Equal TV Time In Florida Appearance
In a nationally televised joint appearance in Florida, Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver faced pointed questions but kept their rivalry off the air. GOP National Chairman Leonard Arrington denounced the event as the biggest flop of the year while noting California's 68 Democratic convention votes. Florida’s 28 delegates likely to be split, though not evenly, as the candidates vie for influence.
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Adlai Stewenson
Estes Kefauver
Florida
GOP
Leonard
Tosedan
Kefauver
Stevenson
Eisenhower
California
DiSalle Picks State Leader in Ohio Democratic Party
Columbus woman Cate man, Marysville attorney and Uuson County Democratic chair man, is Michael V. DiSalle's choice as the new state chairman of the party. Coleman's selection is subject to confirmation by the Democratic State Central Committee at a meeting scheduled for today. He is a graduate of Ohio Northern University and was awarded his law degree by Ohio State University.
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Cateman
Marysville
Uuson County
Michael V. DiSalle
Coleman
Democratic State Central Committee
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Ohio State Univers
Educator Baxter Praises Eggheads as Pace Setters
University of Southern California professor Dr. Frank Baxter cites the value of “eggheads” behind science and knowledge while criticizing current leadership. He argues some people should be steered toward trade schools or humble work if they lack interest or ability to advance.
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