Celler seeks review of monopoly ruling over entertainment
Rep. Celler says Supreme Court’s baseball exemption expands anti-trust loopholes and urges Congress to review the decision. He notes courts have extended the ruling to boxing theater and other entertainment and cites a New York theater case as a related dismissal.
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Cave Explorers Return From Crystal Cave Expedition
Weary seven day expedition members leave Crystal Cave after discoveries underground near Mammoth Cave National Park. Leader Joe Lawrence of Philadelphia to lead another trip, returning home across the country. They tour Mammoth Cave awaiting new explorations and marvel at the amphitheater and a 192 foot dome opening.
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CIO Group Blasts Bricker Supporters
The CIO Executive Committee accuses powerful diehard elements inside and outside Congress of backing Bricker treaty power changes to push isolationism and a return to old fashioned diplomacy.
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Kenya Mau Mau Conflict Intensifies Near Nairobi
British troops police and Kikuyu home guards report 80 Mau Mau killed by noon as battle near Fort Hall 45 miles northeast of Nairobi continues. Colonial Secretary Oliver Lyttelton plans to fly to Kenya for strategy review while experts warn the struggle could last a generation.
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Eisenhower to Receive Berlin Conference Report at White House
President Eisenhower will hear a firsthand briefing on the Big Four Berlin talks from Secretary of State Dulles upon his return to Washington. Hagerty said Eisenhower will meet Dulles at the White House around 1 a.m. Wednesday to review ministerial discussions in Berlin. The president and first lady were at Palm Springs church services praising Christian principles and supported by guests at Smoke Tree Ranch.
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Head On Auto Crash Kills St Albans Baby
CHARLESTON Feb 21 Karen Sue Phillips one year old of St Albans RFD 1 was killed in a head on crash on U S 119 south of Falling Rock Her parents Kemp Phillips 3 and Rickey Anderson Phillips 2 were hospitalized Kemp Jr had serious internal injuries Jessie Strickland 18 Elkview RFD 1 was charged with manslaughter in the other car and remains under investigation
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McCarthy Stevens Clash Over Army Probes
Washington reports a sharp clash as Secretary Stevens and Senator McCarthy exchange accusations over how far McCarthy can probe Army officers. Stevens barred two generals from McCarthy hearings citing army morale and security while McCarthy accused the service of shielding Communists. Stevens said he would testify voluntarily in Washington next Tuesday.
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Harmless bomb scare ends with ordinary debris
In Los Angeles a downtown alley bomb scare drew police and Army experts after a ticking device was found in a suitcase. The device proved to be a $1.95 alarm clock with rags beeswax and paraphernalia. Deputy Chief Brown said it worked as if they had been had.
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US Accused of Shadowing British Ships
The UK Chamber of Shipping accuses the United States of restricting British merchant ships trading to Far Eastern Communist ports by assigning armed guards and naval cutters to shadow them along the U.S. coast. Officials in Washington say they know nothing of such activity.
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No Communists Found as U.S. Information Agency Firing Report
Director Theodore Streibert told Congress that 31 employees were dismissed for security reasons but no Communists were found. He cited drunkenness loose talk and loyalty concerns while noting overseas cuts and a 25 percent reduction in operations. The reshaping aims to boost Far East broadcasts and anti communist outreach.
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How To Live With Your Teen Ager opens a six part guide
Dr Dorothy W Baruch writes on parent questions during the teen years noting how children grow physically and mentally, the need for guidance and support, and the challenge of Hiroshima era anxieties shaping youth. The column urges courage, gentleness, anger when needed, and dispelling fear as families navigate adolescence.
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Earths Sinking Stops At 6 Million Plant In Ontario
The earth’s sinking halted at Canadian Industries Ltd chemical plant in Windsor Ontario after a cave in that threatened several buildings and sank part of a railway spur. Officials say the slump is checked with repairs planned and full production to resume tomorrow with all 300 employees back at work.
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Town Goes Dry After Motorist Hits Hydrant
An unidentified driver knocked down a fire hydrant in Plentywood Montana early today draining the town water tank of 110000 gallons. With a 2000 population the incident left residents without usable water for about five hours as shutoffs failed and workers halted the flow.
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Malenkov Favored for Top Level Talks with Churchill and Eisenhower
Berlin dispatch says Soviet Premier Georgi Malenkov is viewed as open to a Big Two or Big Three meeting. Easterners say he wants talks with Churchill and possibly Eisenhower to ease global tensions. They praise his new course and focus on consumer goods while noting war and peace remain delicate.
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Word Causes Storm Over Graham's Visit To Britain
British debate over Billy Graham's Britain visit centers on a calendar word change from socialism to secularism. Executives say the original line was a brochure misprint and did not target Labour government, with Beavan noting the error caused ill will and apologizing for any offense.
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Final Approval of Warren Seem s Certain
Senate debate on Earl Warren's nomination to chief justice moves toward approval. Subcommittee recommends the nomination, with senators opposing hearings possible. Eisenhower praises Warren as a fine public servant amid unsworn charges and slander concerns.
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GOP Leaders Indicate Delay on France European Army Decision
Washington February 21 Republican congressional leaders signaled willingness to ease pressure on France for a European army decision until after the April Geneva conference on Asiatic issues. They expect to await Geneva results before any foreign aid actions, signaling potential delays in pushing France.
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