New Soviet Letter Proposes Fresh Disarmament Ideas
President Eisenhower received a thick new letter from Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin delivering fresh disarmament proposals. Ambassador Zarubin handed the 15 page message to Secretary Dulles at the White House with word the contents would be made public soon.
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Zarubin
Dulles
Washington
Eisenhower
Nikolai Bulganin
Georgi N. Zarubin
Bulgania
Geneva
White House
James Hagerty
Bulganin
Nhower
Grandma and Shorty Build New Cabin on Anniversary
In East Kentucky, Grandma age 89 and her 28 year old husband Shorty mark their 10th anniversary by starting a log cabin in the hills. Delbert Sprouse and Mrs Mattie Large Lyon Sprouse survived a recent fire at their home and imagine a bleak future as Grandma predicts a vast wilderness.
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Louisa
Yas
Shorty
Kentucky
Delbert Sprouse
Mattie Large Lyon Sprouse
Bi Creek
Remo
Howdy
Sandma
Santee Gace
Coal Mine Operator Convicted of FLSA Violations
Denzil G. Turner, operator of a Kingwood coal mine, was found guilty by a jury in U S District Court on two counts alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. He was convicted of filing receipts claiming retroactive wages were paid when not actually paid, with receipts submitted to the Labor Department wage hour and public contracts division. Judge Herbert S. Boreman continued Turner’s bond and probation investigation.
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Ytlkins
U. S. District Court
Denzil G. Turner
Kingwood
Turner
Herbert S. Boreman
Panne & Probation Investiga
Veteran Mailmen Have Answer To Dog Bite Problem
Two veteran Lansing mailmen solved the dog bite problem after retirement. Charles Ferley recalls about 75 to 80 bites over 36 years on the job, while James Jennings reports only one bite in 28 years and credits knowing how to handle dogs.
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Lansing, Mich
Lansing
Charles Ferley
James Jennings
Soviet Population Continues Increase
Moscow reports continued population growth in the Soviet Union with yearly increases estimated between 3.2 and 3.5 million people. The figure reflects ongoing demographic expansion across the republics.
Giant rockfalls destroy Niagara power station
A series of rockfalls collapsed two thirds of the Schoellkopf Station at Niagara Falls, plunging into the gorge and knocking out all power for Niagara Mohawk. One worker is missing. several others were treated after escaping the wreck.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Niagara Gorge
Schoellkopf
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Ser- Tisuenes
Niagara Mohawk
Bricklayers in Four WV Counties Win 50 Cent Pay Rise
Bricklayers in Kanawha Mason Fayette and Boone counties receive a 50 cent hourly wage increase to 3.55 under a two year contract signed by masonry contractors and the Bricklayers Union Local No. 9. The raise, effective June 1, covers about 300 members and excludes fringe benefits. The agreement followed six weeks of negotiations and impacts projects including the United Fuel Gas Co building in Charleston South Ruffner.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Bricklayers
William Dodd
United Fuel Gas Co
South Ruffner
Eisenhower clarifies benefits of alliances with United States
The White House released a clarifying statement by President Eisenhower on the advantages of allied military pacts. He argued neutrality harms, while formal ties with the United States strengthen allies against aggression and provide mutual security without drawing nations into new dangers. He warned neutral states against aligning with Communist powers.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
America
White House
Coun
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
Pakistan
Philippines
India
Indonesia
Wuld
L Eisenhower
Turkish Press Law Seen To Silence Critics
Ankara reports a new press law approved by Parliament with a 5-1 margin and immediate effect. It imposes prison terms for false news, suspends newspapers, and silences foreign correspondents. The measure targets coverage of government policy amid opposition claims of censorship and political intimidation by Premier Menderes.
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Ankara
Turkey
Adnan Menderes
Menderes
Democratic Party
Ismet Laonu
People’s Republican Party
Democrats
Mr Universe defendant in Mae West dressing room assault
Chuck Krauser 33 a former wrestler charged Hargitay with simple assault after a scuffle during a Mae West news conference at the Casino Royal venue. Hargitay claimed self defense and posted 300 bond as the case heads to Municipal Court.
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Washington
Mr. Universe
Mae West
Felow
Kea Reer Budapes
London
Chuck Krauser
Krauser
Miss West
Casino Royal
Hargitay
Vetera
Wood Hargitay
Virginia Beach
Mickey Hargitay
Municipal Court
Jayne Mansfield
Catskill Mountain
Mickey
Washington, D. C
Navy To Pick State Site For Secret Installation
Rep Byrd says the Navy will select a state site in West Virginia for a secret installation within 60 to 90 days. No public details on the project have been released. The House approved an armed forces funding bill carrying 1.5 million dollars for a 20 million dollar project in the state.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Wva
Navy
West Virginia
Vinson
D-Ga
House
Armed Services Committee
House Deals Jolt To Ike Approves Foreign Aid Cut
The House voted 192 to 112 to slash a major portion of the 4.9 billion dollar foreign aid bill, rebuffing President Eisenhower and risking hindering anti communist efforts. Democrats largely supported the cut while many Republicans opposed it, and no roll call was recorded. The measure now moves toward Senate action with further roll call possibilities pending.
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Ike
Washington
House
Eisenhower
Free World
Chamber
George S. Long
D-La
Rayburn
D-Tex
Martin
Massachusetts
Rep. Vorys
Ohio
Sit ‘Ting
Foreign Affairs Committee
Pretty Girl in Shorts Causes Meter Co llection Trouble
In TONIA Michigan on June 7 two policemen spilled meter collections while watching a pretty girl in shorts. Chief Jerry Krywanski and Officer Vince Marion chased coins into the street and sewer, calling a third officer to direct traffic as they recovered nickels and pennies.
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Tonia, Mich
Jerry Krywanski
Vince Marion
Robeson Loses Round in Passport Fight
Paul Robeson lost another court round in his bid to regain a passport. The U S Court of Appeals upheld a district ruling dismissing his suit against Secretary Dulles. The decision cited failure to exhaust administrative remedies and lack of a hearing. Robeson seeks travel for engagements in Israel England and possibly France and Russia.
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Washington
Paul Robeson
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Robeson
Dulles
State Department
Court of Appeals
Israel
England
France
Scandinavian
Russia
Tax Collections Run Ahead Of Last Year
Charleston reports that net revenues from state soft drinks and cigarette taxes through May of fiscal 1956 exceed the prior year. The penny-a-bottle tax brought in 2,402 net, up 9.29 percent, while the four-cent-a-pack cigarette levy totaled 6,455,766 net, 11.49 percent higher than the same 11 months of fiscal 1955.
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Charleston
Tax Department
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