Red China to Free Two American Priests This Week
A Hong Kong dispatch reports Communist China will release two American priests, Rev. Joseph P. McCormick of Ossining New York and Rev. Cyril P. Wagner of Pittsburgh, who have been jailed since June 1953 on imperialist spy charges. They join four other U.S. citizens held as hostages in China, prompting calls for firm action and no concessions to Moscow.
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Red China
Hong Kong
China
Joseph P. McCormick
Ossining
N. Y
Cyril P. Wagner
Pittsburgh
Peiping
U. S
John C. Downey
New Britain
Richard C. Fecteau
Lynn
Mass
Army
Manchuria
Washington
Moscow
U. N
Commie Bandits
Macmillan Visits Lift U S Britain Ties in Cold War Ties
The British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan met with President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles during a rapid trip. The discussions highlighted united front against communism and noted differences on aggression and economic military pressures on small nations, yet left an optimistic outlook for cooperation.
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Britain
Harold Macmillan
Eisenhower
Dulles
United States
England
Macmillan
U. S
May employment gains temper labor market concerns
The Commerce and Labor Departments report a one million rise in jobs in May, yet analysts question backlogs, surpluses, and whether large stock movements will lift activity. June hiring may falter as students seek work, calling for special studies and action while expansion plans face no immediate worker shortages.
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Commerce and Labor Departments
Unemployment Areas Show Dull Trade Yet Construction Stays Vital
The article notes wide unemployment in many districts but a large 64 million employed still able to buy. It argues value at reasonable prices can spur purchases and highlights construction as a key economic barometer amid the slow market.
Freedom through individual action in world peace
The article highlights Secretary Dulles urging the Senate that free individuals, not governments alone, must lead in global peace. It cites religious movements like the Christphers and Moral Rearmament and quotes President Eisenhower on a victory strategy for all, stressing personal influence, education, religion, and private enterprise as pillars of freedom. The piece recalls Dulles in Berlin at the Freedom Bell ceremony and emphasizes individuals as ambassadors shaping international welfare.
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Dulles
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Eisenhower
Paris
Berlin
America
Is Your Flag Flying on Flag Day
A patriotic note urges display of the U S flag on Flag Day. It reflects American pride and freedom, while a separate quote remarks on future rocket speeds and economic concerns.
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United States
The
Conversation in a modern age of television and media
Yale President A Whitney Griswold argues that conversation suffers in a world of ads and TV. He cites Fred Allen and quiz shows as potential threats but believes dialogue will revive as people seek to share ideas again.
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Stamford
A. Whitney Griswold
Yale University
Fred Allen
Jack Parr
George Gobel
Economic Upturn Hinted Despite Manufacturing Slump
Confidence grows that the economy remains sound as May gains, rising total employment, and higher wages offset a continued manufacturing downturn. Steel output and metal prices strengthen, retail sales improve, and defense orders prompt recalling workers.
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New York
Senate approves 10 percent pay rise for federal workers
The Senate passed a bill granting a 10 percent retroactive pay raise to 1,021,000 civil service and other federal employees, with House action pending next week. Debate centered on inflation impact and fairness versus private industry wages. Senators Yarborough Lausche Byrd Curtis Williams commented on policy and timing.
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Senate
House
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Congress
Harry F. Byrd
D-Wa
Carl T. Curtis
R-Neb
John J. Williams
R-Del
Central America Communist strength figures and testing debate
A respondent cites limited Communist activity in Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and Panama arguing Moscow influence waned since 1954 and noting small party sizes and underground status The second reply acknowledges opposition to nuclear tests citing health risks and a goal of negotiating a ban with Russia while avoiding conclusive yes or no.
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Milton Hisenhower
Costa Rica
Communist Party
Withi
el Salvador
Ihey
Guatemala
Central
South Am- Moscow
United States
Washington
Moscow
Congress
Kremlin
Arben
Honduras
Russia
Stalin
Nicaragua
Panama
U.S
Analysts' Views on Trade Policy and Congress
AP analysts describe the extensions of reciprocal trade authority as widening public backing for the policy. The piece traces past battles in Congress, shifts in business and public opinion, and how domestic and international pressures shape American unity in foreign affairs.
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House
Firet Transutant Beonly
Congress
Cordell Hull
America
Europe
Latin America
Hull
Senate
Knowland
Texas
Johnson
Eisenhower
Washington
They Say in the Woodshed Amid Changing Times
A garbled quotation from Col. PLL DeVebsite and Ronnie Hubbard at Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas reflects on modernization and humility amid public attention since last September. The remarks mention switches in daily life and a graduating class address.
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Col. Pll
DeVebsite
The
Salivation Army
Ronnie Hubbard
Central High Schools
Little Reck
Ark
Middle East Struggles Weaken U S Grip as USSR Gains Ground
The piece argues the United States loses influence in the Middle East, especially Lebanon and Turkey, to Soviet proxies. It notes Lebanon's rebellion, UAR alignment shifts, and Ankara’s economic battles with Moscow pressing Menderes. Russia uses covert media to sway Turkish peasants as Turkey faces inflation and political pressure.
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Lebanon
Beirut
Nasser
United Arab Republe
Chamoun
ULAR
Ula.r
Idf
State Department
Pentapon
Usa.r
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Russia
Iso
Turkey
NATO
Menderes
Peasanry
Ankara
Muskovites
America
Leipzig
United States Congress
India
Korea
Iadia
Brussels
China
Peoples’ Republican Party
Ismet ‘Imanus
Kemal Attaturk
Menideres
Joust for Connecticut G.O.P. leadership shifts at convention
The piece outlines rival Republican factions in Connecticut ready to clash at the state convention. It compares past House battles to anticipated conventions, noting Alcorn Brennan Zeller and Baldwin figures, and suggests delegates will pick the candidate seen as best to lead party and state. Alsop is mentioned as a possible surprise.
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Republican House of Representatives
House
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Brennan and
Zeller
Baldwin
Meade Alcorn
Brennan-Zeljer
Alsop
Food supply chaotic in southern Poland reports Trybuna Ludu
The Trybuna Ludu in Warsaw reports chaotic food conditions across Poland with long lines for meat lasting all night. The series notes widespread shortages and many families sharing a single plate due to scarce supplies.
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Warsaw
Trybuna Ludu
Poland
Doomic Dictionary PESSIMIST Definition
A gloomy person defined as one who spends days in constant expectation of the unexpected, reflecting a pessimistic outlook.
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