Six European nations vow end to trade and travel barriers
Six countries France Italy Germany Luxembourg Netherlands and Belgium sign a treaty to abolish tariffs and quotas among themselves by 1958 and to form a unified market with plans for a wider free trade area. They warn of political aims and potential shocks to industry while seeking rapid ratification and common development of atomic energy.
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Preston Grover
Paris
Africa
France
Italy
Germany
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Belgium
Paul-Henri Spaak
Europe
America
Spaak
Russia
West Europe
England
Scandinavia
Switzerland
Spain
Ireland
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Austria
Portugal
Greece
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Holland
Schuman Coal and Steel
Rose Statler Weds Former Grid Star
Morgantown bride Rose Statler marries Jack F. Alessandrini of Charleston a former Charleston Catholic football star and University of Notre Dame gridiron captain in a ceremony today.
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Rose Statler
Morgantown
June
Jack F. Alessandrini
Charleston
Charleston Catholic
University of
Dame Gridiron
Virginia starts highway survey to aid tax plans
The State Highway Department began a study to guide Congress on highway taxes and fair tax distribution. Phase One counts vehicle types and miles traveled through December. Phase Two weighs trucks for two months after June 21 with State Police aid. Federal funding supports the project under the 1956 highway act.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
Congress
Virginia
Highway Department
Canadian jet fighter explodes at Ontario air show
In London Ontario a Canadian air force CF100 jet disintegrated before about 8,000 spectators. Both crew members were believed killed as heavy fragments landed near the crowd without injuring spectators.
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London
Ont
American Railroads In The Middle Of Work Revolution
American railroads advance automation and electronic systems in a mid century shift. Pete Smith at New York Central Buffalo yard oversees push button classification with hump operations and radio signals.miles of welded rail, detectors, telecommunication links, and centralized traffic control reshape efficiency and earnings across major lines.
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New York
Peter Smith
Pete
New York Central
New
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Penn Station
New Haven
CTC
Illinois Central
Markham
Chicago
Seaboard Air Line
Northern Pacific
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Frisco
Southern Pacific
Milwaukee
Southern
DAD DESERVES Samsonite Luggage Sale Ad
Luggage ad touts Samsonite as the strongest and smartest choice for Dad. It markets two pieces for a budget price, highlighting Streamlite Samsonite in Colorado Brown and Alligator finish.
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Dad
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