08 Feb 1957
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1957
Page
1
The Senate adopted 16 Democratic amendments to the civil service bill, shifting coverage to exclude the state police. The bill now awaits House action with possible conference if versions differ. Republicans opposed the amendments as Democrats pressed party line voting.
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About 500 of Utah's 618 inmates took part in a 12 hour revolt at the state prison in Mountain, Utah. Guards armed with riot guns moved in and held 27 hostages as Gov. Clyde set up a committee to study grievances and negotiations. The board of corrections met and ordered a switch to a central state system after the surrender.
The Ridilla family from Latrobe Pennsylvania writes to The Gazette praising Charleston residents for kindness after Harry Ridilla, 19, survived a private plane crash on January 25. He endured three weeks at Thomas Hospital with severe burns. The letter notes strangers offered support amid loneliness and pain.
Washington reports cite the State Department warning that fresh Soviet weapons to Egypt could breach the UN ban on Middle East arms shipments. Press officer Lincoln White notes uncertainty but says such deliveries, if true, might hinder peace and stability.
Israeli leaders show no weakening as they plan to keep Gaza Strip and Gulf of Aqaba positions. Eisenhower message to Ben Gurion discussed by Cabinet. U S supports Israel rights but did not promise penalties. Egypt guarantees against renewed aggression and no base raiders in Gaza cited. Conference noted United States stance on possible actions at UN.
The Soviet Union proposed to the United Nations disarmament commission that the five atomic powers United States Britain France Canada and Russia hold a ministers level meeting in London on March to discuss limiting push button atomic warfare and a ban on nuclear tests. The delegation led by V V Kuznetsov presented the plan to ambassadors including Henry Cabot Lodge Allan Noble Christian Pineau and Pinard. The subcommittee was tasked with reviewing the U S proposal for limited warfare and the Eisenhower open skies initiative alongside Russian ideas.
Charlestonians begin moving around the tenth of every month creating vacancies and turnover in housing markets. The activity shapes rental demand and local neighborhoods as residents relocate.
Secretary Weeks stated there is no disposition in this administration to impose direct controls on prices and wages and no plans are being made. He aligned with Eisenhower on curbing inflation and predicted national production would surpass last year's record, while warning of inflationary pressure from rising federal spending and wages.
Dezso Fonagy warned the Internal Security Subcommittee that the Hungarian underground plans sabotage and a chaotic uprising if free aid does not arrive. He said 90 percent of the movement backs action and that the uprising could start within one or two months.
The South Charleston City Council approved Dr. R. H. Dunn, owner of Dunn Hospital, to fill the unexpired term of the resigning third ward councilman Francis R. Copper. The move follows Copper’s recent ventures to acquire Dunn Hospital for use as a hall, with a unanimous vote supporting Dunn’s appointment.
Senate leaders decided the House passed omnibus pay bill for appointive state officials is headed for the scrap heap after Attorney General Barron opinion and Underwood moratorium on major appointments. Governor Underwood seeks oral advice on the pay issue as questions surround the official family and Barron’s guidance.
Washington reports indicate Saudi Arabia and the United States reached a broad accord on military cooperation including use of air bases if needed. Secretary of State Dulles and Saudi officials discussed a loan arrangement through international banks to support the agreement.
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