Queen Elizabeth II Opens Historic U S Visit With Welcome
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived at Patrick Henry Airport marking the start of a six day trip hosted by President Eisenhower. A royal salute, inspection of the honor guard and a wreath of events followed including visits to Jamestown Williamsburg and a dinner at Williamsburg Inn. The queen expressed regret at the brief stay and looked forward to a wonderful time.
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Bob Considine
Williamsburg
Elizabeth 2
America
Patrick Henry
Ottawa
Gary
Prince Philip
White Mouse
Broadway
Wiley T. Buchanan, Jr
State Department
Virginia
Thomas B. Stanley
Britain
Sir Harald Caccia
Gov. Stanley
Ambassador Caceia
Philip
Williamsburgs Inn
Jamestown Island
Festival Park
William and Mary College
Christopher Wren
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Winthrop Rockefeller
Willamsburg
Old Governor's Palace
Yorktown
Williamsburg Inn
Gay
Stanley
Washington
Eisenhower
Prisoner Release Authorized to Halt Flu Spread
Atlanta officials authorized the release of 725 prisoners at the city prison farm to curb flu spread. Judge Luke Arnold directed Prison Supt. H. H. Gibsom to release inmates quickly, noting feverish prisoners would be sent home and many serving short drunkenness sentences would be freed.
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Atlanta
City
Luke Arnold
Gibsor Ia
Gibson
Chuckle Freshman Cartoon Report
A humorous panel shows a freshman asking about a raincoat and a sophomore replying he does not want the new suit wet. The exchange reflects schoolboy wit and campus humor typical of the era.
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Sophomoore
France Hit by Nationwide Strike by Electric and Gas Workers
Paris and across France woke to a 24 hour walkout as electricity and gas workers halted services, shutting radio and TV, trains, subways, and presses. Hospitals faced power cuts while port and shipyards paused. the move disrupted politics amid Algeria protests and a fighting government crisis.
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Paris
France
Trates
St. Nazaire
le Havre
Fas
Nice
Marseille
Communist Party
Antoine Finay
Interior Ministry
Thotsands
Algeria
Students Cancel Arkansas Prom Bid to Satchmo
University of Arkansas student senate withdrew invitation to Louis Armstrong for a March prom after his remarks about integration and Faubus. President Jack Davis cited misinterpretation of the invitation and remarks that could hinder the universitys progress. Dr John Caldwell backed the students and criticized Armstrongs statements.
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Fayetteville, Ark
University of Arkansas
Louis Armstrong
Jack Davis
Armstrong
Orval Faubus
Arkansas
Faubus
Davis
Hadv
John T. Caldwell
Avrastrous
Michiel
Drop Figured in Slaughter Cattle Drop Figured in Slaughter Cattle
Washington reported the Agriculture Department estimated 3 272 000 cattle and calves fed for slaughter in 12 major states on Oct 1 down 3 1 percent from a year earlier. United Nations Secretary General Rae Hamarskjol protested a 1 05 percent cut in the 1958 UN budget at a Tuesday session.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Dag Frotesty
United Nations
INS
Rae Hammarsikjol
Hawks Struck by Asian Flu Despite Vaccine Say Iowa Doctor
The University of Iowa football team saw many players contract Asian flu despite vaccination, with some catching other influenza strains. Dr. W D Paul, team physician, said symptoms were similar across groups and that recovery timelines were longer for players who remained active, while students recuperated at home.
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Towa
University of Iowa
W. D. Paul
Gaartte
SUT
Ueiversy
Albert McKee
McKee
Paul
Cedar Rapids School Absences Fall 22 Percent
Public schools in Cedar Rapids report 22 percent absenteeism with 15 727 students enrolled. High schools show 19 1 5 percent absent, junior highs 30 9 percent, and elementary 19 7 percent. Franklin Elementary had the largest total with 375 absent.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar. Rapids
Assisant
Richard Barnhart
Barnhart
Franklin
Possible receivership could save Teamsters from suspension
The Teamsters face possible AFL CIO suspension as a court may appoint a receiver to run the union. Hoffa or Beck are named as leaders, with a court hearing set for Monday before Judge Letts to decide if a temporary receiver should take control.
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Norman Walker
Washington
APF
Teamsters Union
Aflcio
James Bkioffa
Giant Union
Dave Berk
Beek
Federal District
Afl-Cio
Teamsters
Beck
Hoffa
fFederation
Heck
Senate
Hoffal
Junge Letts
Heys
Deeria
Thei
New York Teamsters
Letts
Union
Attnrneys
McClelan
D-Ark
Iocals
British Claiming H B O m Harness
British scientists reportedly near a breakthrough in hydrogen fusion for peaceful use. Reports from The Daily Express and Masceswi radio claim progress at Harwell atomic center toward a controlled thermonuclear reaction in a test tube.
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London
Wodtesci
Masceswi
Daily Expo
Harwell
Tiso
Healt
Police Cite Tharrington Over Stolen Goods Claim
Richmond police report Tharrington confessed to buying four new electric refrigerators found at his house but officers arrested him on four charges of possession of stolen property. Police testified his house lacks electric wiring.
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Richmond
Tharrington
Adi
Harold Price
Wholesale Food Costs Inch Down
Wholesale food prices inched lower this week according to the Dun & Bradstreet index. The index shows a modest drop from last week with prices easing across several food categories.
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New York
Dulles Sees Soviet Satellite Victory as Wakeup Call
Secretary of State Dulles said it is good the Russians beat the U S in placing a satellite as it jolts American complacency. He warned against underestimating Soviet scientific ability while noting the United States maintains overall military lead due to heavy bombers. He projected missiles may become decisive in 5 to 15 years and urged continued U S and allied scientific cooperation.
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Washington
Dulles
U. S
U.S
Russia
Rursk
Sputnik Down Within Week
A U S government scientist predicts Sputnik could reenter orbit and burn up within a week. Robert Jastrow of the Naval Research Laboratory cites indications of altitude loss while others doubt a dramatic pull by unknown forces.
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U. S
Russia
Gsnutnik
Robert Juskow
Naval Reesearch Laboratory
Jastrow
Sputnik
Washington
Call Issued for Bank Statements Nationwide
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of condition of all national banks as of Friday, Oct. 11, and the Federal Reserve Board asked member banks for a similar condition report. No call was issued for federal savings or state chartered banks in Town.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Reserve Board
State Banking Department
Margin vote ties on city financing in Mardin Oklahoma
Residents vote on a 1510 dollar fire engine finance issue approved by council already, tied 293 293 in a close result. A second proposal for an 85000 bond to upgrade the city hall failed 242 to 2. City commissioners consider recount.
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Mardin
Okla
Soviet warns US on plot to attack Syria after Turkish vote
The Soviet Foreign Minister urged the United States to halt an alleged plan by undisclosed circles in the United States and Turkey to attack Syria immediately after Turkey's October 27 elections. The issue drew UN attention with Syria seeking an inquiry and regional tensions rising. Western leaders dismissed Khrushchev’s call for a Western alliance against U.S. Turkish threats, calling the letter constitutional concerns and unorthodox.
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Gromyko
USN
Turkey
Syria
United Nations
Es Invi Ting
Middle East
General Assembly
Coot
Khrushchev
London
Western Europe
Mikita Khrushchev
U.S
Synia
British Labor Party
Hugh Gaitskell
Gaitskell
Labor Party
Aneurin Bevan
Minist Macmillan Becuse
Dulles Warns Vigilance Needed Over Syria Turkey Russia
Secretary of State Dulles urged vigilance against a possible attack on Turkey by Syria and the Soviet Union. He warned the U S would not allow the USSR a sanctuary if war erupted and expressed hope that UN focus reduces Middle East conflict likelihood.
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Washington
Dulles
U. S
Syria
Russia
Turkey
Iold
U.S
Soviet ‘Union
Middle East
Labour
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
South Korea
TN US
Atlask Gaitskell
Mussia
Soviet Union
China
Yalu River
First United Fund Report Shows 15 Percent of Quota
Cedar Rapids United Fund reports progress toward the goal with about 15 percent of the quota raised. Pledges total $25 034 from roughly 42 percent of pledged households as the drive continues toward a Friday noon deadline.
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First United Fund
Cedar Rapids New
Cedar Rapids
Ona
Noytts
Thor
Edlvaiee
Ceudentia
Prosecution Witness' Confession Halts Atlanta Trial
A prosecution witness broke down and confessed, ending a courtroom session over the killing of James Prior. Judge Virlsa Moore ordered a brief recess as the jurors waited.
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Atlanta
Birdie Mae Maeris
James Prior
Virlsa Moore
De‘oorlaint
Freddis Dine Benneu
Officials Fired Over Misuse of Public Funds
A group of Hehatite officials on Camimiundst Qenu were fired for alleged misuses of public money after a radio segment on Wednesday. The move follows an internal probe and signals a broader crackdown.
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Camimiundst Qenu
Ieritals m
Suchatest Radio Sanl
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