Eisenhower says he can perform duties as well as ever
President Eisenhower defended his ability to serve fully after his heart attack stating he can perform the presidency's duties as well as before. He described his health as recovering and outlined plans for a restrained campaign focusing on mass communication rather to barnstorming. Senator Ellender criticized the televised presentation as cocky and overconfident, arguing voters would not accept such a approach.
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Eisenhower Accepts Delegates for Two State Primaries
President Eisenhower signed papers to allow two slate of delegates favoring his candidacy in California and Wisconsin primaries. In California a three man committee will back 70 pledged delegates. in Wisconsin a slate of 20 delegates enters the April 10 primary deadline.
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State to start lone night patrols in Iowa Saturday
Iowa highway patrol will begin one officer per car at night for the first time, doubling evening patrols from 60 to 120 to reduce the 4 pm to midnight fatality risk. Safety Commissioner Moyer and Chief Herrick cite radio dispatches and studies, with neighboring states using similar lone patrols.
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U.S. charges Russia with balloons over Alaska
The United States accused Russia of sending balloons over American soil in Alaska and urged international control of balloon flights. A note to the Soviet government and the United Nations says Soviet propaganda attacks on U.S. balloons over Iron Curtain territory were meant to worsen the global climate, asserting Russia had no right to protest while Soviet balloons were flying over U.S. territory.
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Hall Says Health Issue Will Boomerang on Democrats
Chairman Leonard Hall of the Republican National Committee warned that Democrats using the health issue against President Eisenhower would backfire and cost them votes. He endorsed Nixon for renomination, pledged a strong nationwide GOP organization, and projected over two million dollars for TV and radio campaigning.
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Shooting Shock Relieved Longstanding Heart Ailment
Rep. Ben Jensen says a post shooting shock eased a 14 year heart condition and ended his need for nitroglycerine pills since the March 1, 1954 attack. He testified before a house appropriations subcommittee that his doctor linked the relief to the shock. Jensen, injured by Puerto Rican terrorists two years earlier, was bedridden five weeks after the attack and had a prior heart attack at age 47.
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Drive In Linn County For Red Cross Campaign Opens
More than 1,200 volunteer canvassers opened the 1956 Red Cross drive in Linn County Cedar Rapids aiming to raise 6970 beyond the original goal. Campaign chairman L E Larry Vavra notes Red Cross month and enrollment ends March 17. Last year’s membership reached 23542.
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Charges by Negro Coed Are Cited
In Linn county Red Cross campaign officials urge members to boost the county share of an eight million dollar national drive. They note six disaster aids in Linn since December and detail fund allocations for servicemen and relief programs. Separately, Authorine Lucy, a Negro coed, was expelled from the University of Alabama after a judge ordered readmission for safety, following her mob action claims.
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Eisenhower shows relief after decision on second term
President Eisenhower, with his family nearby, prepared to address the nation after publicly confirming his willingness to serve a second term. He spoke calmly of his health and duties, while aides and cameras filled the White House office. Mrs. Eisenhower quipped about tradition as photographers captured the moment.
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Linn County GOP Caucuses Tonight At 8 O'clock
Linn County Republican presidential precinct caucuses will be held tonight at 8 PM. Party leaders urge members to attend as a basic duty of citizenship. The caucus locations align with polling places. Democratic caucus date to be announced later.
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March Comes to Iowa Like a Lamb
Mild early March weather spread across Iowa with temperatures in the 50s. Cedar Rapids reported 54 degrees at 2:30 pm and several cities posted record highs for Feb 29 or near 60. Forecasters expect readings to stay in the 50s into Friday and Saturday as a light cooling trend returns.
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Knowland Backs Eisenhower After Quitting Campaign
Senate GOP leader Knowland of California ends his bid for the Republican nomination and pledges full support to President Eisenhower. He says he will work to unite the Taft faction while noting he does not expect a vice presidential offer. He will back the President and joins a California slate to nominate Eisenhower.
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British Secretary Lloyd Arrives in Cairo for Peace Mission
Selwyn Lloyd the British Foreign Secretary lands in Cairo to meet Egyptian Premier Nasser on a mission to save the peace. He aims to hold conferences with Nasser this Thursday to pursue diplomatic talks and regional stability.
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Chuckle Assistant Quips About Afternoons Off
A humor quip frames a request for an afternoon off to shop with the wife as a playful exchange with a boss. The joke hinges on the assistant’s polite but firm response and repeated thanks.
Autherine Lucy Flies to New York After Expulsion
Autherine Lucy flew to New York in a surprise trip accompanied by Thurgood Marshall of the NAACP. She said she was shocked by her expulsion and that she had done all she could, adding she looked forward to returning to school.
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Fugitive Killed After Kidnapping Woman and Boy
A Massachusetts robber wanted for slaying a Louisville police officer and kidnapping a mother and her son was killed by state patrolmen near Waynesboro Georgia. The 11 year old boy fired at the suspect after he beat the mother's, and Beaucaire died after a roadblock pursuit ended with him being shot.
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Stevenson Calls Ike to Set Terms of Health Debate
New York Democratic presidential hopeful Adlai Stevenson urged President Eisenhower to set the terms of the health debate. He pledged a very vigorous campaign and argued the private matter of the president’s health becomes a public question about how the office can be handled.
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Streamliner Delay Near Lamar Colorado
Two cars of a Santa Fe freight jumped tracks near Lamar Colorado Wednesday causing a 30 minute delay for the F1 Capitan streamliner traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Judge Delays Re Admission Action in Lucy Case
After a day long hearing Thurgood Marshall urged dismissal of conspiracy claims against Tuscaloosa trustees. The NAACP lawyer said no evidence supported charges of outsiders inciting mob rioting that expelled Lucy on February 6. Grooms had earlier ordered admission after a 1950 Supreme Court ruling.
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