Ike Takes First Postoperation Walk as White House Reopens
President Eisenhower left his Walter Reed room for a short 80 foot walk in the corridor with no support. He later reported to staff on White House business and sat with his wife and doctors for about 20 minutes before returning to bed. His medical bulletin said his condition progresses satisfactorily.
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Highway Bill Conferees Close on Law Expected Next Week
House and Senate conferees finish work on the road bill with plans for quick approval. President Eisenhower expected to sign promptly. The measure raises about 14.8 billion dollars over sixteen years with new taxes on gasoline tires fuels and heavy trucks.
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Senate
Eisenhower
Woman Passenger Aboard Eastern Constellation Sets Fires
An Eastern Air Lines Super Constellation carrying 52 passengers made an emergency landing in Charlotte after a woman passenger allegedly started two small fires. Crews extinguished a pillow case fire and there was a fire in the ladies restroom. The woman identified herself as Eve Charlotte and was jailed for mental examination. The flight resumed to Miami while the Civil Aeronautics Board prepared an investigation.
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Detroit
Miami
Cleveland
Constellation
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Meckien_ County
Miss Civil Aeronautics Board
Chavez urges defense bill to boost air force funds
Sen. Chavez of New Mexico urged quick approval of a defense bill totaling about 35 billion dollars to strengthen air power against Soviet threats. He pushed a Democratic plan to add over a billion for the Air Force, detailing allocations for jets, bases, and research. The debate includes support from Knowland and others as the bill moves through the Senate.
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D-Va
Bilender
D-La
Holland
D-Fla
Humphreys Named U S Senator From Kentucky
Frankfort Kentucky June 2 Robert Humphreys veteran Democratic state chairman and longtime friend of Gov A B Chandler was appointed to the United States Senate from Kentucky today replacing the late Senator.
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Robert Humphreys
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Marilyn Says She'll Marry Arthur Miller
Marilyn Monroe announced she will marry playwright Arthur Miller, planning the wedding before July 18 before she leaves for London. The couple kept details private, with Miller’s return to New York and a possible news conference after.
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Arthur Miller
New York
Marilyn Monroe
Bywright
Civil rights hearing halted by House Rules panel
Southern lawmakers used a parliamentary move to stop today's House Rules Committee session on the civil rights bill. Chairman Howard W. Smith counted a quorum short and adjourned, with no vote expected pending Parliamentarian guidance.
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House Rules Committee
House
Rep
Colmer
D-Miss
Howard W. Smith
Smith
Newsmen
Harriman Plans Campaign Tour Through Midwest and South
Governor Averell Harriman will tour Iowa Minnesota and North Dakota June 30 to July 2 as part of his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. He will breakfast with delegates in Iowa City then visit Oxford and Des Moines before moving to Montevideo Minnesota and Pargo North Carolina for further meetings with delegates and local candidates. He is to return to New York City on July 3.
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Neely Returns to Senate After Illness
Sen. Neely of West Virginia, detained by a month long illness, rejoined the Senate and listened to defense appropriations debate after discharge from a Navy hospital in Bethesda. He entered hospital for minor surgery on May 23 and plans to rest at home in Fairmont for 10 days to two weeks.
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Steelworkers Plan For A Shutdown If Talks Fail
The United Steelworkers Union told about 650,000 workers to ready for a plant shutdown at midnight June 30 if current contract talks fail. President David J. McDonald blamed steel firms for pressuring an unacceptable five year deal and directed locals to prepare strike arrangements and picketing schedules.
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Cousin Abe Lilly Dies in Charleston at 78
A. A. Lilly known as Cousin Abe and a former state attorney general died in Charleston at age 78. A prominent Republican, he led the Lilly Reunion Assn and organized large family gatherings at Flat Top Mercer County. Lilly served in the House of Delegates, practiced law since 1900, and later became attorney general.
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Tenn
Beckley
House of Delegates
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Virginia
West Virginia
Henry D. D.ixetfield
U. S. Supreme Court
Twining Leads Air Force Officers on Moscow Tour
Gen. Nathan F. Twining and ten officers depart for Moscow to witness an air show and visit sites beyond the Soviet capital. He hints of an itinerary with postparade travel, may broadcast a report on return, and plans to share details with Eisenhower and the public. The group to Berlin first, then Moscow arrives about 4 p.m. local time.
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Nathan F. Twining
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Twining
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Frank F. Everest
Thomas
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Wiliam H. Blanchard
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William H. McVey
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Wheeling Steel Hit By Union Director
Paul Rusen district director of the United Steelworkers criticized Wheeling Steel Corp for misleading statements after talks on a new contract were recessed indefinitely. He challenged the company's claim of 65 cents per hour wage increases over five years, saying the real figure is about 30 to 45 cents per hour and accused Wheeling Steel of a take it or leave it approach and refusing true collective bargaining.
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