U S Vows Solid Support for East Commitments
Secretary of State Dulles told eight nation delegates in Bangkok that the United States will stand behind its military commitments in the Far East. He rejected any impression of vacillation and affirmed firm resolve to act if needed as Manila Pact allies discuss security and economic goals amid anti communist resolve.
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Don Huth
Bangkok
United States
Far East
Dulles
U.S
Southeast Asia
Asia
Philippines
Faure Seen as Strong Premiership Candidate in France
Unofficial tallies show Edgar Faure approved as new premier with about 340 votes in the National Assembly, as he presents a program aimed at ratifying Paris treaties, boosting industrial output, and tackling farm surplus distribution. Dulles and Casey voiced guarded optimism on Asia, while Bangkok hosts Manila Pact talks to organize a regional defense and development framework.
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Paris
National Assembly
Edgar Faure
France
Faure
State Water Agency Is Sought By ADOLPH JOHNSON
The Legislative Interim Commission on Water Conservation recommends expanding the state division of waters into a central agency with a policy advisory board. It cites 14 existing agencies and flood losses of 60 million dollars over 10 years, urging coordination and local responsibility. The plan also backs amendments to the drainage act, broader local authority, stricter groundwater control, pollution standards, and consolidation of major river commissions.
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Adolph Johnson
ST. Paul
Legislative Interim Commission On Water Conservation
State Division of Waters
Drainage and Conservancy Act
Upper Mississippi and
St Croix
Haas Murder Trial Defense Focuses on Dogs Attack Theory
In Memphis Tennessee the Haas murder trial enters its third week as the defense argues a pack of wild dogs killed Myrtle Haas sighting near the Naval Air Station. Prosecutors note the skull shows gunshot and hatchet marks while the body remains largely undiscovered.
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Memphis, Tenn
Eugene D. Haas
Haas
Memphis Naval Air Station
John R. Aycock
Death Probe in New York of British Woman Lady Mary Graves
Police investigated the death of 34 year old Lady Mary Graves daughter of a British countess found in her upscale New York apartment with barbiturate bottles on the dresser. Initial ruling changed to an apparent sleeping pill overdose and an autopsy was ordered.maid Elizabeth Seenan reported the incident occurring around 1 30 a m and that the woman had been living in the eight room residence for six months.
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New York i
Lady Mary Graves
Lady Mary
Elizabeth Seenan
Kennelly Loses Chicago Mayoral Bid to Daley in Dem Primary
Chicago voters backed Richard J. Daley, the Democratic organization pick, by over 100000 votes to defeat incumbent Mayor Martin H Kennelly who led a reform challenge. Daley advances to the April 5 contest as Merriam garners modest GOP support and other city posts swing to organization candidates.
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Chicago
Martin H. Kennelly
Morris B. Sachs
Richard J. Daley
Daley
Robert E. Merriam
Kennelly
Benjamin S. Adamowski
Adamowski
Clarence Balek
Merriam
Democrats
Organization
John C. Marcin
Benjamin M. Becker
Marion Isbell
Cook County
Joseph B. McDonough
Stockyards
Adlai E. Stevenson
GOP
Indian self help plan proposed for American Indians
Congress asked to extend the same technical aid used abroad to American Indians with a nine point program. The Indian Point Nine outlines resource development on reservations, adult training, tribal land reform, and a national policy on land takings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
National Congress of American Indians
Helen L. Peterson
Congress of American Indians
Frozen Body Found in St Dakota Snow
Roy Linn, a neighboring rancher, found the frozen body of Ed Turrill late Tuesday. Turrill had disappeared early Sunday during a weekend blizzard while tending sheep near his remote ranch, having wandered about two miles through ravines and fences.
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Wellington Springs
S.D
Roy Linn
Ed Turrill
Linn
Turrill
Eisenhower Attacks Tax Plan and Dismisses Courage Critics
President Eisenhower denounces the Democratic proposal to cut taxes by 20 per person next year as fiscally reckless. He says sponsors lack the courage to present it as a separate bill and links it to extending current tax rates. He also comments on wheat for Russia, disarmament, witnesses, American fliers, H-bomb moratorium, the Hoover Commission, European unity, and security case questions.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Eisenhower
House
Russia
Eiisenhower
Soviet Union
Federal Communications Commission
Hoover Commission
Clark M»llenhoff
The
Des Moines Register
Supreme Court
Farmers Get Smaller Share
The Agriculture Department reports that the American farmer's share of the food dollar fell to 43 cents in 1954 from 52 cents in 1946, while retail food spending rose from 767 to 985 dollars per urban family. Marketing charges now make up 57 cents of the dollar.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
House Appropriations Committee
C. V. Wells
Agricultural Marketing Service
More Cold Weather Hits Northern U S
The arctic outbreak from Canada spreads over the Dakotas into Minnesota and Iowa with snow and strong winds expected across the Mississippi Valley. Below zero readings and frigid conditions persist in the Northern Plains and Rockies while milder weather remains in other regions. Grantsburg Wisconsin reports an early low of 11 degrees.
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Canada
Dakotas
Minnesota
Iowa
Mississippi River Valley
Alabama
New England
Plains
Rockies
Midwest
Grantsburg
Wis
Perry farmer Gene Kirgis divorces Benita after Mrs Iowa 1954 title
Gene A Kirgis a Perry farmer was granted a divorce from his wife Benita who had been chosen Mrs Iowa in 1954. The action was finalized here on Tuesday in district court.
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Adel
Iowa
Gene A. Kirgis
Perry Farmer
Benita
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Thailand
Ananda Samakom Palace
Pibulsonggram
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Pakistan
Sir Anthony Eden
Frazee
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Myrtle
Sam Campbell
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Smith
Dem
Lar Daly
Fred Lyon
Ike
Indian Congress
St. Dakota
Associated Press
White House
Dwight David Walker
Oskaloosa
Judy Abramson
Yuba City
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Minneapolis
Aaron J. Maletzky
Schenectady
N.Y
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