Ike Returns to Scraps as He Delays 1956 Plans
President Eisenhower, still hospitalized, resumes public political activity with a week to go before leaving hospital. He backs Agriculture Secretary Benson, meeting with campaign aides and discussing farm prices and policy amid a tense political climate. Members of his staff describe nonpolitical White House posture on postal legislation while observers note renewed talks on Benson’s role and next year’s campaign dynamics.
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Four Americans Return Safe From Red China
Four Americans facing espionage charges recount their arrests and sentences after a Peoples court sentenced one to ten years. They describe confinement, deportation, and religious items kept during imprisonment. One interviewee, a French-Canadian born doctor of philosophy, mentions seizure of a radio in Peiping in 1982.
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Farmer defies acreage limits faces lien for 404 dollars
Harmon, a Venango County dairy farmer, refuses to pay a 404.28 lien after planting 24 acres of wheat though told to limit to nine. Officials reported to state headquarters and Washington. Harmon, his wife, and their 12 children continue to work the farm and feed the herd despite the dispute.
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OSU Probes Football Gifts and NCAA Rules
Ohio State University faces an investigation into football player gifts and payments allegedly conducted through a faculty group. The inquiry, reported by The Plain Dealer and Ohio State Journal, may involve Coach Woody Hayes and Big Ten standards, with a faculty council expected to form a committee after the university’s internal review.
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Woody” Hyer
Kenneth le
Wayne
Man Admits Shooting Wife In Utah Hall Incident
William McElroy faces charges after admitting he shot Valeria Sullivan 34 outside the American Legion Hall in Utes Utah following a party for employees. Sullivan mother of five, reportedly died from two gunshot wounds to the head. Sullivan said he loved his wife but claimed authorities would not let him save her.
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Knowland Says Ike Should Give GOP Time To Test Others
Senator Knowland of California urged that if Eisenhower does not run again the Republican Party and the country deserve time to appraise other candidates. He said anyone seeking the nomination should test strength in state primaries, and hinted Ike should announce his plans by January 1. Knowland declined to confirm future bids and noted possible clashes with Governor Goodwin J. Knight over California's delegation. Also mentioned are Kefauver’s charge of GOP right wing plotting and Stevenson’s 1956 bid, with Truman and Leader commenting on Stevenson’s candidacy. Four Amish fathers in Millersburg face court over school attendance complaints.
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Pennsylvania
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Missouri
Socialite shoots husband claims mistook prowler
Oyster Bay, AP. William Woodward Jr., millionaire sportsman and society figure, was shot dead by his wife who said she mistook him for a prowler. Nassau DA called it accidental pending investigation. The couple, married 12 years with two children, had just returned from a duchess of Windsor event. The shooting occurred around 3 am at the Woodward estate. the widow was distraught as police began questioning and doctors sedated her.
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Mexicans Celebrate All Saints Dead Day Similar to Halloween
Mexico City reports that All Saints Day and Day of the Dead are observed with calaveras and skull shaped confections in bakeries. Large costume balls and street sellers feature satirical calaveras about politicians. The tradition dates to near Aztec times, with peasants saving milk and honey to honor departed spirits amid carnival festivities.
West Virginia Coal & Coke Corp River Operations Rise
The West Virginia Coal and Coke Corp reports growing river haul operations in its nine months ending September. Net income reached 596,106 dollars, reversing a 71,870 dollar loss in 1954. coal operations and sales posted a loss of 181,271 dollars versus prior year. Creditor Morris, president of Cincinnati concern, notes increased river activity and overall results.
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Ohio University QB Club to Meet Tonight
The Ohio University Quarterback Club will hold its regular meeting tonight at 1:90. A game will be shown during the session.
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Ohio University
Winds and rain lash northeast coast danger fades
A strong wind and heavy rain swept the northeastern states on Sunday with flood fears in New Jersey New York and Connecticut. The Weather Bureau later forecast improved conditions with partial sunshine. Several traffic deaths occurred as a violent storm with gusts up to 100 mph hit New York and neighboring areas. Two drownings were reported in the Adirondacks where a windswamped motorboat carried six hunters.
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Adirondacks
Saar caretaker government chosen after referendum defeat
Saars chief-lawyer Heinrich Welsch, 67, was accepted by the Saar legislature to head a caretaker government until elections on December 18. The pro French premier Joseph Hoffman and his cabinet resigned after a 2-1 referendum defeat as Saarlanders rejected Europeanization of their territory.
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Heinrich Welsch
Joseph Hoffman
Exiled Sultan Returns to Morocco From Madagascar Journey
Beaudvallon France report says Mohammed Ben Youssef former Moroccan sultan ends Madagascar exile and begins journey toward restoration. He arrives with wives concubines sons daughters and a large retinue aboard a four engine plane. French authorities show diplomatic retreats as Moroccan nationalist support grows.
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France
Mohammed Ben Youssef
Morocco
Madagascar
Royal Family- No Hint on Margaret's Marriage Decision
Britain's royal family returned to London with no clue on Princess Margaret's marriage plans after a weekend with Peter Townsend. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived home in high spirits, while Townsend remained missing, reportedly in the Sussex countryside, amid the couple's private rendezvous.
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Sussex
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Rupert Nevill
Trial Opens in Cleveland for Communist Leaders Under Smith Act
The Cleveland trial of 11 accused Communist leaders opened before Judge Charles J. McNamee. The defense challenged juror selection as unfair, citing underrepresentation of Negroes, manual workers, and minorities. The case is part of the government's 1949 drive under the Smith Act with 131 defendants nationwide. 88 convicted, three acquitted. The defendants, free on bail, claimed they face prison for thoughts and ideologies.
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Communist ‘Party
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Running Around Days Ended in Akron Shooting
Eva May Foster, 47, told Akron police she shot John J ny Lee Jones, 45, in her third floor apartment after an argument and struggle over a revolver following a night of drinking. Prosecutor Paul Lombardi said Foster admitted the shooting.
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Traffic deaths soar on Ohio highways over holiday period
The Associated Press reports 27 killed in traffic as reformulated tolls hint at a holiday surge. Fatalities across state roads rose through the six hours on Friday to last Sunday midnight, surpassing Labor Day weekend counts, even though stormy weather did not materialize as feared.
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Ohio
U S Challenges Reds To Loosen Grip on Europe
In Geneva US Secretary of State Dulles and Western ministers push for loosening Soviet hold on Europe at the Four Power talks. They plan Spain and Tito visits, while Molotov resists concessions, disarmament talks to follow.
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Adlai Silent To Urging From Minnesota DFL
Adlai Stevenson remains noncommittal on seeking a second presidential nomination despite urging from Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor leaders. The DFL state central committee passed a resolution asking Stevenson to decide, but he said he would disclose his intentions in November, a stance he reaffirmed.
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Minn
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Minnesota
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Israel says Egyptian invasion cross border near Gaza
Israeli military spokesman charged Egyptian troops backed by automatic fire crossed into Israel east of the Gaza Strip. Israel drove them back across the armistice line with no Israeli casualties reported. Egyptian units, supported by mortars and machine guns, attempted twice to form an Israeli position in the Nirim area but failed. UN found no evidence of a complaint, Israel disputed. El Auja-Jizana zone remains tense as talks claim continued Israeli control.
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el Auja-Jizana
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Colorless campaign unlikely to shift in 956 election
AP News Analyst predicts a dull race with parties trading details rather than core differences. The trend shows convergence on major New Deal and Fair Deal programs like Social Security and minimum wages, while foreign policy under Eisenhower and Dulles largely mirrors Truman and Acheson.
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September Traffic Death Toll Sets Record, NSC Reports
National Safety Council says September traffic fatalities reached 3530, the highest for the month in 14 years. The figure compares only to 3146 deaths in September 1941 and is blamed on the continuing growth of motor vehicle traffic.
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National Safety Council
Russians Nearing Climax of Move To Get Influence in Middle East
Reported talks indicate Moscow pressing for leverage in the Arab Israeli conflict as Molotov’s visit to the Middle East strengthens a bargaining position with Egypt and the United Kingdom. Western officials weigh risks of Soviet expansion amid the Big Four talks and Suez Canal tensions.
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