27 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1957
Page
1
The article explains the governor must issue the call for the January legislative session within 10 days of convening on January 8. Legal opinions vary on whether December 28 counts, creating risk the deadline could be today or tomorrow, influencing whether roads or schools dominate the agenda and touching on tax discussions.
Cairo December 26 delegates from 38 nations opened the African Asian conference with critical speeches denouncing the United States and nuclear weapons tests. Egypt's President Nasser influenced the nonofficial gathering focused on immediate ban on nuclear tests and missiles. Delegates include exiles and leftists. Japan's Yasui urged a nuclear ban amid fears of bases and missiles in Asia.
The Navy announced it demanded the return of 3,777.16 in retirement pay from a former officer who served a prison term for manslaughter. The case revolved around pay issued in error after officials learned the recipient was unaware of the wrongdoing.
In a Dec 26 sentencing, Scott received life for first degree murder of his wife Mrs T Scott. Jurors rejected mitigation and ordered a life term, with debate over estate control and a controversial pension issue linked to Rueger, a former sailor released on parole amid congressional protests.
Senator Wiley urges study of dairy costs and consumer demand to help farmers. He notes 15 thousand Wisconsin dairy farmers have vanished in recent years and calls for better nationwide distribution and use of milk products. He argues price relief requires more consumption and efficient shipping rather than quick legislation.
The Associated Press tally shows 278 holiday traffic deaths over 40 hours, with 1957 figures far exceeding nonholiday normals. NSC president Ned H Dear born calls for a new low in the New Year toll as Chicago reports no fatalities in a 30-hour period. Police Commissioner Timothy O Connor praises anti drinking driving efforts and warns motorists across the country to stay cautious during celebrations.
Tokyo December report quotes Sen Wayne Morse calling Russia's satellite launches a boon to the United States for exposing U S education gaps. He urges federal aid to education and says the brainpower race requires stronger U S investment while opposing a rapid UN session and urging inclusion of small nations in global deliberations.
West Virginia's highway death toll rose to 473 for the year with six fatalities in the 36 hour Christmas holiday period. State Police report the 30 hour period from 6 p.m. Christmas Eve to midnight Christmas Day saw most of the deaths. This year's total surpasses 1956's 465 fatalities and trails the 509 recorded in the worst year on record.
A local notice urges readers to advertise used goods for sale in the Gazette Want Ad section. It promotes selling surplus items like TVs radios and appliances seen in doubles after Christmas and invites readers to phone for weekend profits.
The Eisenhower administration drafts a reply to Soviet Premier Bulganin rejecting an immediate Cold War summit. State Department drafts, Dulles notes, and coordination with 14 Atlantic Pact governments are needed before a formal note may be sent. Some see potential in the nonaggression and disarmament questions for future talks.
Starry Lobel, Creighton University medical researcher, describes an instrument measuring blood system efficiency rather than pressure. He claims it could have foretold Eisenhower’s stroke if ready, with a model funded by a $10,000 grant. Lobel says the device may beat electrocardiographs in predicting impending cardiac events.
H J Meehan of St John s School Portobello told the Education al Institute of Scotland delegates that long division and apostrophes are useless arguing the spoken word lacks possessive or plural markers. He also criticized teaching logarithms and accounting machines as needless for children and said schooling makes a child s life miserable.
Warden Bob Rhay said a tunnel dug under a Washington State Prison wall was uncovered, thwarting an elaborate escape plan that could have emptied a wing housing 212 inmates. Five unarmed guards blocked the hole as convicts armed with improvised tools fought with them. nine suspects remained in isolation as hunt for others continued.
Dr Jonas Salk announced in Science that antibodies capable of attacking both cancer and normal cells have been produced in lab tests. He noted uncertainty about a universal antibody and described animal studies immunizing mice and rats to certain cancers. Further work aims to find safer antibody use and better cancer treatments.
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