Eisenhower Faces Opposition Over Middle East Action
President Eisenhower grins in Washington as opponents mount resistance to his bid for authority to use U S armed forces if necessary in the Middle East. Congressional Democrats reportedly draft a program to curb Communist penetration in the region. Sen Mike Mansfield D-Mont says the plan will tackle basic issues.
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Wilson Defends Ross Contracts Amid Funded Firm Ties
Secretary of Defense Charles E Wilson said there is no reason for criticism of Assistant Secretary Robert Tripp Ross whose wife heads Wynn Enterprises which won an $834,150 Army clothing contract. Wilson noted Ross severed ties before government service and that contracts with Wynn and Southern Athletic totalled over $7.7 million since 1951.
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Old Lyme Woman Dies After Car Hits Pole
Esther McLaughlin, 47, of Old Lyme, died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from injuries after her car skidded on an ice covered highway and struck a public utility pole. She suffered a fractured pelvis cerebral concussion possible arm fracture and severe cuts and bruises. She was thrown from the vehicle and was alone in the car when the accident occurred last night, according to state police.
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