Benson blocks House action on drouth relief plan
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra T. Benson moves to delay a Democratic drouth relief bill in the House until he reports on President Eisenhower's findings from an aerial drouth tour. Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. says a floor fight could ensue if delay occurs. Democratic leaders offer no immediate stance. The measure, approved by the agriculture committee, would pay rent to keep cattle off parched pasture.
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Elizabeth Taylor Marries Mike Todd in Acapulco Ceremony
Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd wed in a simple civil ceremony in a tropical Acapulco village near the resort. About 35 guests attended a cocktail party and buffet after the ceremony, then the couple departed for a Mexico honeymoon. The marriage is their third for both. Debby Reynolds attended as Mrs Fisher, and Cantinflas and Eddie Fisher served as best man and witness.
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Mike Todd
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Merio Moreno
Debbie Reynolds
Nicky Hilton
Michael Wilding
Bertha Freshman
Joan Blondell
Calls for Probe of Price Fixing on Salk Vaccine
Rep. Henry Reuss urged an immediate Justice Department inquiry into possible price fixing by Salk polio vaccine makers. He cited Milwaukee where 11 identical bids appeared for a vial, each at 5 586 dollars for nine cubic centimeters, with a twelfth firm pressured to withdraw.
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Henry S. Reuss
Justice Department
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Knowland Leaves Door Open for Governor Race
Washington based source says Senator William F Knowland plans retirement from the Senate but may run for California governor in 1958. A close associate notes Knowland is leaving the door wide open and hints the move could unfold as speculation suggests.
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Weather Eases Flood Threats Across Southern States
Cool dry air reduced flood risk in Alabama Tennessee and Mississippi while some streams rose and evacuations remained possible. Floods in Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia left 14 dead and over 75 million dollars in damage with emergency centers Red Cross aid and disaster declarations.
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Egypt Agrees to U N Forces on Armistice Border
At a United Nations session Egypt agreed to allow U N Emergency Forces on the armistice border with Israel but gave no commitment to posting them in the Gulf of Aqaba. The General Assembly urged Israel to withdraw from Egypt and approved a U S backed plan for peacekeeping troops as a shield between the two nations.
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Mahmoud Fawzi
United States
U. S
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
California National Guard signs boost enlistments in San Diego
The San Diego national guard recruiting office reports increased enlistments after posting a sign that read California National Guard Draft dodgers enlist now. The prank sign drew attention locally and prompted the office to highlight service opportunities.
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Bedwell Free on Bond Bid Fails by $19,950
Edward Bennie Bedwell, a 21 year old homeless worker, was offered liberty on a $20,000 bond for the murder of the Grimes sisters. He was $19,950 short as his attorney cited alleged police coercion behind a retracted confession. Chief Justice Crowley set the habeas hearing for February 19.
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Grimes Sisters
David Bradshaw
Wilbert F. Crowley
Criminal Court
Letter to Mrs Grimes in Chicago admits killings
Mrs Loretta Grimes, mother of the slain Grimes sisters, received a letter from a writer who admitted killing the two girls and begged forgiveness. The note was given to police and sent to the crime laboratory for analysis. It bore the line This is from Trudy. Police provided no comment.
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Rain and Cold Send Eisenhower Off Augusta Links
Rain and chill drove President Eisenhower from the Augusta golf course after a brief session Saturday. He persisted briefly despite sodden turf and falling temperatures, then retired indoors as the weather worsened.
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Eisenhower
Mery
Blind scientist’s discovery valued as body chemical
Dr. Max Jagle in Paris forged a hydrogen peroxide experiment that exploded, blinding him while he continued work. The resulting blood protein haptoglobin, identified by Dr. Carl Berti Laurell, may be crucial in illness by preventing hemoglobin loss. further studies link haptoglobulins to health and disease.
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AP Science Reporter
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Calif
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Paris
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Western Association of Physicians
Eisenhower Hosts Wilsons On Congenial Augusta Flight
President Eisenhower invited Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson to fly with him in the Columbine III from Washington to Augusta for a two day golf holiday and then to Miami. The White House backed a new defense policy requiring six months basic training for guardsmen amid Wilsons charges about the National Guard. Mrs Wilson suggested her husband may resign. press secretary said no information on continuation.
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Saud Visit To U S Seen As Success
Washington sources say King Saud’s Washington visit is a tremendous success with U S aims largely met. Talks continue to Friday to finalize a general agreement, with Saud expected to seal the accord in a meeting with President Eisenhower. Negotiations focus on U S control over arms provided to Saudi Arabia.
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U S Agrees To Supply Britain With Missiles
United States officials say Washington has agreed to supply Britain with guided missiles to reduce reliance on manpower. The missiles may carry British atomic warheads but will not use U S warheads or shells. Officials worry Britain may cut NATO forces before replacements arrive. British Defense Minister Duncan Sandys returns home satisfied after high level talks. A joint communique notes exploring adoption of certain American weapons. Saudi Arabia arms requests and Dhahran air base use are also under discussion.
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Saud Prince Mashhur Gets New American Leg Braces
Prince Mashhur of Saudi Arabia, 3, fitted with American braces for his paralyzed right leg at Walter Reed. U.S. army doctors in Eisenhower's suite report progress and plan muscle exercises for the leg and right arm. The prince, 18th child of King Saud, is seen watching cartoons between treatments.
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Police quell Delhi student riot at Pakistan High Commission
In New Delhi police used clubs and tear gas to quell thousands of students aiming to storm the Pakistan High Commission. Demonstrators shouted Kashmir slogans and burnt effigies of Pakistan PM Suhrawardy as police dispersed them, with six officers injured.
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Pair Hanged by Hungarian Reds
In Bekescaba near Budapest two Hungarians were hanged for organizing and leading an anti-Communist riot near the Romanian border last December. The condemned were Ersebet Manyi, a 20 year old woman, and army officer Mihaly Barkas. Twelve others received prison terms from five to fifteen years under martial law kangaroo courts.
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Austria Expels World Peace Council Secretariat
The Austrian government expelled the World Peace Council secretariat based in Vienna and ordered an immediate end to its activities. The ban cites the one sided nature of its publication on world affairs issued in Austria.
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Austrian Ministry of Interior
World Peace Council
Austria
House Unit Hearing Set Wednesday
Chairman Oren Harris announced the house Interstate Commerce Committee will begin a thorough investigation of recent air crashes this Wednesday. Officials from the Civil Aeronautics Administration and Civil Aeronautics Board will testify on the Rikler’s Island and Los Angeles mid air collision incidents.
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Protests Grow As Toll Rises From Air and Sea Accidents
Protests swell as plane and air force crashes in New York, France, and Massachusetts claim at least four lives with dozens wounded. Investigations launched by Civil Aeronautics Board, airlines, and unions amid public outcry over test flights over populated areas.
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