Britain Ready to Use Force in Suez Crisis
A British official says Britain is prepared to use force if needed to keep the Suez Canal open, potentially reoccupying the Canal Zone. London has not asked the United States to join military measures but seeks political support if action occurs.
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Britain
Suez Canal
Eden
United States
Egypt
France
U. S
Dulles
Selwyn Lloyd
Christian Pineau
Washington
Eisenhower
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Eagle
Jamaica
Malta
Bulwark
Ocean
Mediterranean
Suez
Walkouts Threaten on Great Lakes Shipping Wave
Great Lakes seamen threaten further walkouts as the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn seeks recognition as bargaining agent. James R. Brennan cites 16 union demands and says no date set until firms respond. Picketed docks hint at Friday strikes by Masters, Mates and Pilots members over wages and conditions. 55 vessels including iron ore, coal and grain ships remain idle since the July 1 steel strike.
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National Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn
James R. Brennan
Great Lakes
Adlai Stevenson's Path to Democratic Nomination Clears
Senator Kefauver withdraws and backs Stevenson raising hopes of a first ballot nomination. Governor Harriman sees Kefauver delegates shifting to him and predicts a brighter outlook as Stevenson and Kefauver deny any deal while unity grows.
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Washington
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Adlai E. Stevenson
Averell Harriman
New York
Kefauver
Stevenson
Ernor
Gov
Harriman
Prendergast
Pate Would Bust McKeon Over Recruits Tragedy
Marine Commandant General Randolph McC. Pate said he would strip S. Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon of a stripe and transfer him for stupidity. He made the remark amid McKeon’s general court martial over six recruits who drowned during a night march, with charges including involuntary manslaughter and drinking on duty.
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Parris Island
S. C
Randolph McC. Pate
Matthew C. McKeon
Pate
McKeon
Emile Zola Berman
A. W. Valentin
Kefauver Delegates Face Fractured Minnesota Split
Minnesota delegates weighing Kefauver withdrawal consider future alignment with Stevenson Harriman or both. Chairman Robert Short says Kefauver favors Stevenson on first ballot or Harriman in a split outcome while caucus decisions hinge on Friday results and unit rule.
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Stevenson
Short
Harriman
Therr
Sen
Midwest
Twin Cities
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Minnesota
Averell Harriman
Humphrey
Gov
Freeman
Robert Short
D. D. Wozniak
Estes Wozniak
Wozniak
E. A. Nierengarten
Alfred Baltrusch
Burma Urges China to Withdraw Troops Along Border
Burma presses Peiping to withdraw Red troops now said to occupy about 1000 square miles of northern border area. Clashes reported with Burmese forces as Chinese units moved up to 60 miles into Burmese territory. A government spokesman said negotiations are under way to restore the border to Chinese side.
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Burma
China
Peiping
Lashio
Ba Swe
Mamila
Carlos P. Garcia
SEATO
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Garcia
Manila Bulletin
Denver Floods Strain City as Heavy Rains Persist
Three days of heavy rain caused floods in Denver and surrounding Rocky Mountain areas. The southern Denver district saw water two to three feet deep, halting traffic and inundating homes. City officials declared an emergency and deployed police for boat evacuations.
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Associated Press
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Rocky Mountain
Weather Bureau
Midwest
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Illinois
Springfield
Eisenhower says he feels good and can serve another four years
President Eisenhower told a jammed news conference that he feels well enough to complete another four-year term beyond next January. He noted he is thinner after his June operation and said the decision rests with the American people. He also commented on Suez and Congress with cautious, steady remarks.
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Eisenhower
Gettysburg, Pa
Eisenhower declines to name VP candidate choice
President Eisenhower said Nixon is perfectly acceptable but he will not foreclose other vice presidential possibilities. He refused to state any preference, noted he has not been renominated, and did not rule out Herter as a potential running mate. He criticized Stassen’s push to replace Nixon and granted Stassen a 30 day leave for political activity.
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Stevenson
Kefauver
Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Harold E. Stassen
Herter
Stassen
Vice
von Nixon
White House
State Gets 58 Million for Northwest Highway Projects
The Commerce Secretary allocated 2.55 billion dollars to states for the initial sections of a 41 000 mile highway network. Northwest shares include Minnesota 58 496 863 North Dakota 28 529 798 South Dakota 29 976 620 Wisconsin 58 136 719 Iowa 53 085 459 and Montana 37 906 096. This marks the largest single federal road funding to date.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Northwest States
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Montana
Eisenhower
Weeks
Congress
Chicago Polio Cases Mount
Chicago health officials renewed appeals for immediate vaccination as polio cases rose. Dr. Herman Bundesen said 27 new cases were reported for the 24 hour period ending Monday, pushing the city total to 449 with 11 deaths since January.
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Chicago
Herman Bundesen
Board of Health
Jan. L
Protective Milk May Aid Hay Fever Victims
In Minneapolis eighty residents will join a hay fever study using milk from cows vaccinated for the disease. Half drink protective milk daily while the rest receive regular milk for the season. Initial reports note no carryover protection once milk intake ends.
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Minneapolis
Twin Cities
University of Minnesota
Humphrey Pledges Bold Farm Food Program in Iowa
Senator Humphrey told Iowa Democrats a bold comprehensive farm food and fiber program will be top priority if Democrats win nationally. He credited recent Congress for preventing farm income from dropping below 1955 lows and urged parity price supports and a production payment plan for meat and dairy products.
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Des Moines
Humphrey
Minn
Iowa
Congress
Eisenhower in Fine Shape After White House Checkup
President Eisenhower undergoes a routine physical at the White House. Dr. Howard Snyder reports no deterioration in his heart and notes weight once bottomed at 157 pounds, now around 162 to 163 pounds. The exam confirms readiness for campaign duties.
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Eisenhower
White House
Snyder
Heaton
Mattingly
James C. Hagerty
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