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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1956
Page
2
AP analysis notes a looming Soviet crisis as party leaders clash over economics. The struggle pits rigid party control against technocrats seeking growth, risking a shift toward harsher Stalinist rule or liberalization that could threaten regime stability.
A mass of cool air advanced from the west and Canada, pushing into the Dakotas New England the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley. Hot humid conditions persisted elsewhere with scattered storms providing relief in some regions. Western Washington Oregon saw showers while western Montana into the eastern half reported rain.
In Rome on June 16 a complete American style supermarket opens for inspection by about 1,500 European food distributors. The display, sponsored by the U S Department of Agriculture with the National Association of Food Chains, features equipment fixtures supplies and foods at no cost from American manufacturers.
Republican leaders say the White House has not moved to delay final arrangements for the Republican National Convention. The arrangements subcommittee of the Republican National Committee will meet in San Francisco on Friday to wrap up last details for the August gathering.
President Eisenhower says the unjust division of Germany will end, urging unity in freedom. He talks with Chancellor Adenauer and notes Western partners share this aim as NATO backs efforts toward better Western-Soviet relations.
President Eisenhower deflected questions about remaining in the presidential race while recovering at Walter Reed Army Hospital. He enjoyed four ounces of cream of wheat and watched part of the National Open on TV as doctors predict several weeks more convalescence.
Secretary of Air Quarles said the Bikini blast missed its planned position by about four miles due to human error. He stressed the miss did not involve aircraft or equipment failure and would not seriously affect the experiment. he noted the margin would be negligible under combat conditions.
Washington reports a House foreign aid bill faces intensified opposition as Sen. Green proposes an import restrictive amendment on Japanese textiles. Senate moves to refer the plan to the Finance Committee by a 9 to 4 vote, delaying action amid a coming Senate floor clash over military and economic aid. Eisenhower urged 6.9 billion for the next fiscal year, but the House sliced 1.1 billion. Senate panel seeks to restore 0.702 billion, while Sen. Russell and others push for further cuts.
New York June 16 A union leader pledged the Motormen's Benevolent Association will obey court rulings to avert a second citywide subway strike. The Transit Authority sought injunctive relief to prevent a repeat of Thursday's disruption amid a legal fight over next week’s potential work stoppage.
Brockville Ont June 16 Canadian Foreign Secretary Lester B Pearson spoke at a Liberal rally offering a contrast between life in Canada and Russia. He cited a modest Gatineau Hills cottage cooking meals versus Khrushchev’s summer home of 150 rooms, noting he is not a capitalist.
Former President Truman and Mrs Truman dined tonight at the U S ambassador Freeman Matthews residence in The Hague with twenty guests, mostly Dutch officials. They will be luncheon guests tomorrow of Queen Juliana.
Vice Consul William Bottler from Washington is killed by terrorists at the Little Soho cafe in Nicosia. Three other Americans are wounded as two bombs explode in the dining room near Metaxas Square. A British officer recalls sawed bombs used to maximize shrapnel injury.
Washington June 16 coal leaders watch John L. Lewis for wage demands after any steel settlement as July 1 may trigger a 60 day lay notice ending the current contract. Coal output runs about 10 million tons weekly, with cooperation reportedly high among industry and union leaders.
In New York on June 16 steel industry negotiators and United Steelworkers met for hours aiming to avert a 650000 man strike set for month end. The talks centered on a five year no strike package and wage proposals with no agreement yet. Sunday session planned and wage policy committee to meet Monday.
French Foreign Minister Christian Pineau and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles travel to Washington to confront a three way NATO crisis. Analysts warn unresolved issues threaten Western unity, defense power, and future Soviet aims, with strains from Greece Cyprus Turkey Iceland and shifting Allied leadership.
A lightning bolt struck Camp Mulhearn near Chester Heights at dawn killing 15 year old Joseph Sim of Stonehurst and injuring seven others. The fire from the bolt burned a tent as 2 000 Scouts endured a 90 degree heat wave and the storm.
Bonn Germany June 16 Konrad Adenauer returned from his U S trip and said he was extraordinarily pleased with the results. The 80 year old chancellor noted broad interest in German reunification and praised President Eisenhowers impression during talks in Washington. He spent seven days in the United States with high level State Department talks and brief discussions with the ailing president. He visited New York Chicago Milwaukee and New Haven receiving two honorary doctorates giving three addresses and becoming an adopted son of American Indians.
Upshur County Coroner Benjamin Hibbs said 40 year old Mrs Vernice Joseline Cutwright jumped into Buckhannon River near Poe Bridge just after noon. Store operator Jess Berrickman and postal carrier John Barlow retrieved the body but rescue efforts failed. She leaves a husband an outwright of Ambridge and four daughters.
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