Douglas urges faster U S missile production and less bureaucracy
Donald W. Douglas of Douglas Aircraft urged Congress for more guts and less gobbledegook to accelerate Yeus anti missile work with Bell Labs and Western Electric. He said only a small portion of needed funding has been provided and cited delays in increasing Thar intermediate range missile production. He disagreed with gloom about U S weapon supremacy and praised services and industry for keeping pace.
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U.S
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Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
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Russia
Khrushchev Talks With Polish Leaders Reveals Defense Talks
Moscow radio said Nikita Khrushchev held talks with Poland's Communist leadership during a secret visit to Warsaw. Douglas, his aide, spoke of accelerating production of an anti-missile weapon and urged quicker, decisive action to avoid bureaucratic delays and overcentralization.
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Moscow Radio
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Poland
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Polish Communist) Party
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People’s Republic
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Moscow
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House Group Approves Five Billion Debt Ceiling Increase
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a five billion dollar rise in the national debt limit from 275 to 280 billion. It rejected a three billion cap and sent the bill to action Tuesday. Treasury Secretary Anderson warned of tight cash and urged long term debt shifts to handle seasonal fluctuations into 1958 and beyond.
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House
Ways and Means Comite
Treasury
Anderson
Mothers' Stay in China Is Extended
Communist China granted three American mothers a one week extension to visit their imprisoned sons in Shanghai and Peiping on spy charges. Two sons face two year terms and one life sentence. Mrs Rush Retmand of Yonkers New York asked Premier Chou En-lai for clemency for her 38 year old son, Hu. The mothers had planned to depart after four visits.
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Shanghai
Peiping
Rush Retmand
Yonkers, MY
Chou En-lai
Huch
China
Woman Freeed After Hand Jams in Fridge Ice Maker
Doris Orge of Pittsburgh became stuck when an automatic ice cube compartment jammed trapping her hand. Her husband called police. two officers freed her after about 30 minutes and she was treated for frostbitten fingers at a hospital.
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Pittsburgh
Doris Orge
Soprano Patrice Munsel Robbed After Opera Triumph
Soprano Patrice Munsel was robbed near the Metropolitan Opera House as she performed Puccini’s La Boheme. Police report burglars broke into her station wagon and stole over $4,000 in jewelry furs and clothing after the performance.
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New York
Patrice Munse
Metropolitan Opera House
Fist Fight Turns Ring Circus at Olympic Auditorium
In Los Angeles 4200 fans watched a chaotic card with 10 round semi main featuring Senor Alvaro Gutierrez and L. C. Morgan. Morgan floored Gutierrez in round four then fell exhausted. Morgan later toppled and酒 had to be carried. Ringside chaos included a spectator attacking the referee and the matchmaker aiding officials. Former lightweight champ Lauro Salas lost a split decision to Ernesto Parra in 10 rounds.
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Mexico
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Youngstown
Ohio
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Lefl Gutierrez
Siorgan
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John Thomas
George Parnassus
Guitierres
Lauro Salae
Los Angels
Ernesto Parra
C City
NATO Visitors in Cedar Rapids See Automation and Industry
Ten visiting NATO parliamentarians from seven countries toured Cedar Rapids on a four day U S visit. They watched automatic packaging at Quaker Oats and other plants amid warm local reception. English delegate KR Gresham Looke joked about delays, while Don McKee of NATO HQ in Naples greeted Malians. The group will study agriculture Saturday and more industrial tours over the weekend.
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Cedar Rapids
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Australia
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Sibille
Test firing of Polaris regarded as success at Cape Canaveral
The Navy launched a Polaris ballistic missile test vehicle at Cape Canaveral Friday. Officials in Washington call the test a success and describe the weapon as a forerunner of future propulsion, with development plans to continue firing more devices as the program advances.
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Fraser Folk Shrug Off Icebox Role in Cold Colorado Town
Fraser Colorado experiences extreme cold with readings around 27 below at night. Residents Tucker and Adna report weather data to Denver while Fraser sits near 8,000 feet amid mountains shaping frigid air. The town, tied to the Moffat tunnel and rail lines, maintains a winter routine of snow, skiing and daily weather reporting.
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New Yes Fraser
Countes
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Ronald Tucker
Adna
Ssenhoder
Colorado
Woman testifies in tax case on funding rich widow
Liessua Pigman a 46 year old former Chicagoan now in Oklahoma testifies in Oklahoma City that she saved thousands by giving money in the name of Fannie May Scoville a wealthy Chicago widow. Pigman describes aiding a race horse purchase home repairs and charity as part of a supposed fairy tale scheme to justify large gifts.
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Aomental Institution
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Thoma City Empln
Fannie May Scoville
Chicago
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Miss Pigmin
Dethans, Oke
Seaville
Piemin
Three Youths, 16, Under Arrest for The Slashings
Three youths, noted as 18 in reports, are arrested for slashings in Cerin Rapids last month. Investigators say the trio used jee pleks and a hunting knife to puncture a Tan 20 de St automobile. Two suspects are from Cedar Daar Tanide, with a third in Worthington Acres. They are linked to nearly 100 car prowlings and four thefts. two are already serving time for traffic violations with stolen vehicles.
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Cerin Rapids
Juvenilcig
Lester Woolward
Worthington Acres
Woodward Saitie Younfhs
Cels
Marion
Senators Challenge Benson On Farm Price Proposals
Washington AP senators attacked Secretary Benson to his face at a hearing over farm price supports and farm program controls. Ellender accused him of false statements. Humphrey pressed that the FTC would counter false advertising. Benson defended his testimony amid interruptions while urging swift approval of proposed parity-based supports and marketing controls.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Congress
Ellender D-Lad
Sénate
Eisenhower
Humphrey D-Minna
Bunsen
Federal Trade Commission
Te Said
Hollando-Flad
Awere Uns
Negro named chair of Kentucky House committee
The Rev. Felix Anderson of Louisville was elected chair of a standing committee in the Kentucky House of Representatives, becoming the 61st Black member in history to hold such a post.
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Frankfurt
Felix Anderson
Louische
Cain
House of Representatives
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