Military Spending Likely Higher Than 36 Billion
Secretary Wilson said after talks with President Eisenhower that next fiscal year’s military spending appears to exceed 36 billion dollars with no expected major cuts in armed forces now at 2.8 million. A Pentagon request for about 38 billion is under consideration as the budget moves to Congress. Wilson declined a formal news conference but answered questions at Augusta before heading to Paris for NATO talks.
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Biter Snared In New York Swindle Case
Police identified James Moerton, 66, as the man behind a swindle nicknamed the bite. Moerton, described as well dressed and affable, allegedly exploited strangers by feigning embarrassment over missing funds to offer loans. Oswaldo Salamanquez, a Venezuelan, reported losing $300 and identified Moerton from a rogues’ gallery. Detectives arrested him on Fifth Avenue.
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James Moerton
Moerton
London
Oswaldo Salamanquez
Fifth Avenue
Townfolks Avoid Arlie's Return
Arlie Pate, a Korean War veteran who embraced communism, returned to his rural Illinois home at 1:20 am and received mainly support from family. Townspeople offered mixed reactions while farmers nearby wonder about his change of heart and future.
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Philippines Win Seat On Council
United Nations dispatch reports the Philippines won a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for a two year term after secret balloting. The Soviet Union protested, accusing Western Europe bias, as Yugoslavia and the Philippines agreed to a lottery split of the term.
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Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
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London
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Poland
Britain
Sir Pierson Dixon
Russia
Stern Warning Ahead of Clinton High School Reopening
Clinton officials warned against any disruption as Clinton High School prepares to reopen Monday morning. Police Chief Francis Moore will lead a 13 man force with possible outside help to ensure orderly resumption, while a US District Court judge presides over pending contempt cases involving sixteen white defendants. A school board representative will address students to explain the federal court injunction.
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Strikes And Street clashes rattle Budapest disruption
In Budapest on December 7 strikes and street fighting erupted as workers pressed the Russian backed government to free jailed leaders. The Central Workers Council warned of a general strike and bloodshed if demands were ignored, amid police clashes and a tense standoff at factories and the Western Railway Station.
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Three Underlings Sent To Prison
In New York on December 7, a federal judge sentenced Goldolfo Miranti Domenico Bando and Abe Telvi to prison for their roles in an assault on Victor Riesel, labeling the act an attack on law enforcement and calling the defendants underworld mercenaries. Additional trials for Johnny Dio Dioguardi and others are set for next week.
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Shiekie) Miranti
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New Arrival Makes It Tough On The Father
In Olympia Washington John Henry Arends faced a rough week as he became a father. He endured two broken teeth and eight facial stitches after passing out from ether as his wife was wheeled from the delivery room. He later joked about the ordeal saying you cant imagine what a father goes through.
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Angelo LaCamera Faces Death in July Kidnapping Slaying
Mineola bulletin reports Angelo LaCamera doomed to death by all male jury tonight for the July 4 kidnapping and murder of baby Peter Weinbenger.
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Angelo LaMarca
Peter Weinbenger
One Killed In El Train Fire On Rush Hour Car
An electrical arc sparked a blaze in the first car of a four car elevated train in Chicago during morning rush hour. The motorman died and about 50 passengers were injured as the train coasted toward downtown. Passengers escaped through doors and windows as flames raged through the crowded car.
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Leon Donovan
Herman Louisville
Egyptians March in Defiance While Britain Withdraws from Suez
About 2,500 Egyptian civilians march through Port Said in a defiant display as British and French troops withdraw from the Suez area. Signs read British go home and The Suez Canal is ours while UN forces attempt to keep order. In Washington Treasury plans a billion dollar short term borrowing to aid Europe as officials note uneven support for broader aid programs.
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Religion Restored In Polish Schools
Warsaw reports a four week negotiation led to a joint agreement to restore religious instruction in state grade and high schools. The plan allows chaplains in hospitals and prisons, a commission for exiled clergy to return to western territories, and church input on appointments while preserving curricular autonomy and parental consent for instruction.
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Renee
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Germany
Verona
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Las Saeus
Italy Trades Slap With Suslov Amid Hungary Fallout
Rome cancels entry visa for Mikhail Suslov as anti Soviet sentiment sweeps Italian cities after Hungary clashes. Suslov travels from Eastern Europe to address the Italian Communist party congress amid protests and diplomatic boycotts.
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