House Defeats Wheat Bill Amid Surplus Debate
The House rejected Rep. Poage’s wheat price support plan by 236 to 170, shelving a proposal to raise parity to 85 percent and cut acreage by 20 percent. Republicans joined most city Democrats as the Senate option also failed 211 to 195, leaving 75 percent parity and a 2 percent cut. President Eisenhower prepared a coast to coast radio television address on his Hawaii trip.
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Woman Wounded by Husband Listed in Fair Condition
Mrs. Juanita Blake was listed in fair condition in a Wheeling hospital after shotgun wounds inflicted by her husband in a spree that killed her in laws and ended with his suicide. Brooke County Prosecutor Ralph Pryor called the shooting a double homicide and death by own action.
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Edward Elliott
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Army Draft Threat Stops Paris Strike
Paris subway workers canceled a planned strike after a government threat to draft them into the army. A slowdown occurred, while Air France ticket and reservation departments threatened a six hour stoppage Friday, risking air traffic disruption.
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Castro vows to seize American interests over sugar plots
Fidel Castro denounced U S moves to curb Cuba sugar quota and warned of total confiscation of one billion dollars in American assets in Cuba. He called congressional measures absurd aggression and condemned U S plots as parasitic economic aggression aimed at Cuba. He cited mining oil telephone and electric firms among American interests in Cuba.
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Congo Leader Lumumba Wins Major Rival Backing
In Leopoldville Lumumba announces Kasavubu’s support for forming Congo’s first independent government. With Abako backing and three Abako leaders in the cabinet, Lumumba plans a 22 minister government a week before independence.
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Eisenhower Approves 20 Million Chile Relief Grant
President Eisenhower approved a 20 million dollar relief grant to Chile for earthquake and flood damage repairs. He also authorized lending five years of 10 U.S. landing ships to Chile, funded by mutual security program funds starting July 1, contingent on congressional funding.
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West Virginia GOP delegates chosen in May 10 primary
Official May 10 primary results show Gov. Underwood with 123,756 votes and 12 at large delegates named for the national convention. Included are John D. Hoblitzell Jr and Walter S. Hallanan among others and district delegates for 1st through 6th districts with vote tallies.
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Bluefield
Walter S. Hallanan
Thomas Sweeney
Wheeling
Rex K. Bumgardner
Clarksburg
Francis J. Love
Frank A. O'Brien Jr
Kermit R Mason
Morgantown
Ezra E. Hamstead
Lawrence C. White
Parkersburg
Fred O. Blue
W. H. Ballard
Welch
Phil M. Conley
John L. Thomas
Draft Adlai Move Started
A nationwide push to draft Adlai E Stevenson for the Democratic presidential nomination began with James Doyle of Madison Wisconsin announcing the effort at a news conference in Senator Mike Monroney's office. Doyle cited existing draft groups in seven states and predicted Stevenson could unite delegates at the Los Angeles convention.
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Colorado
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New York
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Massachusetts
Los Angeles
Limited Health Bill Approved by House
The House passed 380 to 25 a plan creating a limited federal state health program for elderly people unable to pay heavy medical bills. The bill, seen as a framework for broader plans, would let states extend welfare to those 65 or older who meet daily cost needs but face high medical expenses. Federal share up to 65 percent. annual cost about 342 million dollars, with the government paying about 195 million.
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Security Lapses Linked to Capitol Theft in Charleston
Charleston reports a record vault theft at the Department of Motor Vehicles with estimates of at least 288000 dollars stolen. weekend access gaps and no on duty guards prompted calls to shift security for state property to the Department of Public Safety. Authorities continue a wide sweep for leads and note no one on duty during the weekend.
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U N SC mildly rebukes Israel over Eichmann custody
United Nations Security Council adopts a mild rebuke to Israel for taking custody of Adolf Eichmann from Argentina. The vote 8 to 0 with 2 abstentions, calls for reparations to Argentina while leaving resolution details to Israel and Argentina to implement. France urges private talks to resolve the dispute.
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Perry Como Reports Theft While Dedicating New Atlanta Hotel
Atlanta police received Perry Como and his brother in law when they reported $1409 stolen. The singer was in the city for ceremonies dedicating a new hotel.
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Perry Como
Atlanta
Miner Found Dead At Pinoak In Abandoned Post Office
A part time Mer cer County coal miner Tony Beggs was found dead Thursday in the abandoned Post Office Building at Pinnoak. Police ruled death from natural causes after bruising on his face was deemed non fatal. Beggs, a World War II veteran living alone, was discovered by his mother at 1 p.m. Funeral services were arranged with Bailey Funeral Home in Princeton.
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Pinoak
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Leonard Basham
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Open House Marks Bluefield Federal Building Renovation
Hundreds attend open house at the Bluefield Federal Building celebrating a 750000 renovation and enlargement. Mayor Tarmer officiates. officials from GSA and local clergy attend as post office and federal court facilities prepare to open July 1 with hours 8 to 5 weekdays and 8 to noon Saturdays.
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