Castro Seizes Texaco Refiner in Cuba Over Soviet Oil
Castro's government took control of Texaco's 26 million dollar Santiago refinery after Texaco refused to process Soviet crude. Armed workers helped seize Havana offices as the regime ordered processing of Soviet oil or risk seizure. Esso Standard and Shell were not yet interrupted.
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Shell Oil
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Burdick Edges Davis In North Dakota Senate Race
In North Dakota a photo finish emerged as Rep. Quentin W. Burdick led Gov. John E. Davis with 2,275 of 2,314 precincts reporting. Burdick held a slim advantage as farm votes came in and late results fluctuated. The national interest centered on farm policies ahead of November elections. Separately, congressional leaders planned an August recess after conventions to allow candidates time with delegates and unfinished business.
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Senate
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Johnson
Congress
House
23 Day Old Strike Settled at Kenrose Plants
The International Ladies Garment Workers Union announced a precedent setting settlement after a 23 day strike by 1,200 workers at four Kenrose Manufacturing Co plants in Virginia. The agreement includes safeguards for earnings tied to overseas plant work and a memorandum to finalize details before full production resumes.
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International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Virginia
Kenrose Manufacturing Co
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UGWWU
Arthur Rosenstein
Kenrose
Dubinsky
Rosenstein
Roanoke
Buchanan
Bradford
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Ireland
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Satellite Fails To Hit Orbit
At Vandenberg Air Force Base the Discoverer XII failed to reach polar orbit after launch. Scientists announced the rocket and its capsule did not achieve the required velocity and apparently burned up over the South Pacific upon reentry. The moonlet carried instruments to study a failure path for future missions.
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API
Air Force
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Truman Skips Democratic National Convention in Surprise Move
Former President Harry S. Truman said he would not attend the upcoming Democratic National Convention. The abrupt stance fueled speculation he doubts Senator Stuart Symington can win the nomination, as Symington spoke with Truman by telephone from Washington.
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Symington
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Truman skips national convention in Independence
At Independence Missouri Harry S Truman announced he would not attend the national convention and planned a Saturday news conference to explain his special reason. He denied any health issue and said he remains supportive of his candidacy while Republicans and Democrats watched for political implications.
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Truman
Governors Reject Ike Plan on Medical Care for Elderly
At the Rocky Mountain governors conference in Montana the leaders rejected the Eisenhower administration plan for elderly medical care. New York Gov Rockefeller vowed he would not bolt the GOP though his stance on defense and health insurance remains nuanced.
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Missouri
Los Angeles
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Massachusetts
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Half Billion Surplus Seen For Fiscal Year End
Washington reports a budget surplus of about 500 million dollars for the 180 fiscal year ending Thursday night, with revenues above 78.6 billion and spending under 78.383 billion. Officials debate whether to issue a political message as another surplus is anticipated next year while Congress resists some Eisenhower proposals.
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APA
Eisenhower
Congress
Woman Killed Five Hurt In Head On Crash At Pound
Mrs Susan Barnette Howard of Norton died in a head on collision at Pound city limits on U S Route 23 at 7 15 pm Wednesday Five other occupants were injured in the crash In critical condition at Wise Memorial Hospital was Julia Ann Cantrell of Pound Other Pound residents admitted to Wise Memorial Hospital were William Cantrell eight month old Timothy Wayne Cantrell Tolby Cantrell and Tommie Mulling
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Susan Barnette Howard
Norton
Wise Memorial Hospital
Julia Ann Cantrell
William Cantrell
Timothy Wayne
Cantrell
Tolby Cantrell
Totamie Mulling
Employment In State Shows Upswing In May
State labor data indicate May activity improved in several sectors. Iron manufacturing rose 1,200 from April but remained 1.90 thousand below the year-ago level as orders faded and overall employment slipped by about 0.70 thousand over the year. Chemicals advanced 20 units from the prior month, marking a two month gain of 1,200. Other nondurable goods rose 100 from both the prior month and a year ago, yet still trail the year-ago total of 44,10.
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Duren
No Progress At Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WEST VIRGINIA AP no progress reported Wednesday in wage dispute talks involving 700 striking Greenbrier Hotel workers. Union reps and management met for 3 minutes with no new talks scheduled. The hotel seeks to end contracts June 10 and to allow year end bonuses for profits while arbitration was rejected.
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Richard &. Holteman
Erat
Dent
Onion
Board of Directors
Holtzman
Normal temperatures forecast for West Virginia
The Weather Bureau says temperatures through next Monday will average near normals with 73 in northern West Virginia and 74 in the south. Cooler weather is anticipated Friday.
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South
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Man Bound In Shooting Scrape In Bud
A Wyoming County man held for grand jury action on a felonious assault charge related to a Tuesday morning shooting in Bud. Victim Garrett Whitt remained in serious condition with a pistol wound to the left side as Harley M. Laster Jr. faced the case and offered no motive. State Trooper J D. Fairchild described uncertainty about details of the suspect’s statements.
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Garrett Whitt
Iserka Memorial
Harley M Laster Jr
J.D. Fairchild
Lester
Florida Boy Saves Cousin in River Rescue
A 11 year old Florida boy visiting Wyoming County saved his nine year old cousin Debbie Cook from drowning in the Guyandotte River. Jimmy Cook jumped in after her, performed mouth to mouth resuscitation until she breathed again, crediting God for the aid and his Boy Scout training.
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Bluefield
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