Submarine Sightings Off North Carolina Coast
Reports from Nags Head Coast Guard station said two submarines offshore were seen from the air by a Norfolk plane and a blimp from Weeksville. The Eastern Sea Frontier halted the search after failing to locate any subs. An Eisenhower tax cut dispute looms as lawmakers push for a $20 per person income tax cut starting next January.
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Eastern Sea Frontier Command
Nags ' Head
N. C
Coast Guard
the. “Command
At. Nags Head
Norfolk
Weeksville
Zheng South
Aséorth
Nags Head
Chiang Sinks 6 Red Ships Near Nanchishan Island
Nationalist air operations claim six Communist ships were sunk or damaged near Nanchishan with waves of attacks on the Taishan Islands. Flight reports say up to 700 tons of shipping and multiple warships were destroyed or damaged amid multiple sorties and limited official confirmation.
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Taipel
Forimosa
Nanchishan Island
Nanchishan
Ther
Fermoga
Nist
Taishan Islands
Smoke screen defense dulls A-bomb force says Army official
Maj. Gen. William M. Creasy told Charleston Institute of Chemical Engineers that thick industrial smoke could dampen an atomic blast's heat and damage. Tests would be conducted in Nevada during current atomic explosions, and a rapid smoke screen could deter enemy aircraft targeting unscreened cities.
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Wallace’ E. Knight
the Gazette
Army
Avex. Chemical’ Engineers
William M. Creasy
Charleston
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Nevada
Kanawha
Daley Wins Democratic Nomination for Chicago Mayor
Bernard Gavzer reports Richard J. Daley secured the Democratic nomination for Chicago mayor as incumbent Martin Kennelly conceded. Benjamin S. Adamowski also conceded after a strong showing by Daley with the organization backing. Robert E. Merriam won the GOP nomination, defeating two rivals in a one sided primary.
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Bernard Gavzer
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Cook County
Chicago Tonight
Martin H. Kennelly
Daley
Benjamin S. Adamowski
Robert E. Merriara
Fierce Artillery: Russia Claims Atomic Hydrogen Weapon Lead
Soviet Russia claimed today it has advanced atomic and hydrogen weapon capabilities and production. Lt. Gen. Sergi Shatnoy announced Moscow radio that the Soviet Union possesses substantial means including aircraft, fast tanks, and naval ships with high firing accuracy, asserting superiority in weapons development.
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London
Soviet
Russia
Sergi
Shatnoy
Moscow
Dispersal Tactics Grow Across Nations for Hydrogen War
Reports from London and Washington reveal Britain planning a fleet with guided missiles and secret aircraft to carry atomic bombs. In the U S Defense Mobilizer Flemming proposes a presidential commission to disperse industry and urban populations to reduce hydrogen bomb damage, with new federal building and defense project rules tied to dispersal.
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London
Britain
J. P.L. ‘Thomas
The
Admiralty
Washington
INS
Defense
Arthur S. Flemming
U. S
Flemming
Senate
Armed Services
Atomic Energy Commission
Pacific
New Jersey
Defense mobilizer urges White House commission on dispersal plan
A defense mobilizer calls for a White House commission to study dispersal as the only basis for a meaningful program. He requests findings to Congress by June 1 so action can occur this session. He urges dispersal objectives be written into housing hospital and school construction aid laws.
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White House
Commission
Congress
House
Senate
Fiemming
Definition of a rushed New Yorker
A terse observation on city life in New York describing a person who speeds through daytime chores to save time only to squander it at night. The quote frames urban tempo as a cycle of efficiency and wasted hours.
Vintage Gazette Ads Sell Cars Fast
Gazette Want Ad shows listings for used cars including Plymouth sedan 1946 model with payments, Ford sedan 1947 fully equipped, Nash Rambler 1951 good condition with new tires, Ford 1954 with trade. Ads emphasize fast buyer reach and offer take-over payments. Dial 6-0611.
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Gazette
Plymouth
FORD
NASH
Sitar ' Ford
Senate votes to curb party influence on primaries
Anti administration forces push a 19 to 12 victory in the Senate approving a bill to bar state and county party executive committee members and their close relatives from state employment or from selling to or contracting with the state. Leader Amos D Kana hails it as far reaching while Moats calls it an admission of a political machine grip.
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Charles R. Lewis
Senate
Statehouse
House
Amos D-Kanawha
Sen
Moats
R-Ritchie
Executive Department
Senate Judiciary Committee
Athos
C. H. McKown
D-Wayne
Ralph Bean
Sens
Allen
Pocahontas
Campbell
Ohio
Carey
Kanawha
Chenoweth
Randolph
Hedrick
Marion
Holden
Harrison
Jasper
Greenbrier
Marchand
Monongalia
McKown
Wayne
Nuckols
Raleigh
Taylor
Fayette
Wylie
Wyoming
Amos
State Executive Department
Weather Delays Blanchette's Stop The Music Prize Arrival
Raymond J. Blanchette ex-sailor from South Charleston who won $13 000 on Stop The Music could not land in Kanawha due to bad weather. His flight diverted to Knoxville, and he arrived there yesterday. The prize presentation at The Gazette auditorium was moved to 1 p m today.
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Raymond J
Doc) Blanchette
South Charleston
Blanchette
Kanawha Airport
New York
Navy
Knoxville
Tenn
Gazette
West Virginia Unemployment Benefit Plan Moves Ahead
The House of Delegates advanced an administration bill to raise unemployment benefits in West Virginia by about 10.5 million and loosen other unemployment laws. The Judiciary Committee version (H.R. 206) follows a proposal by Maj. Leader Bowles to lift benefits by 20 million, drawing support from labor groups while opponents warn it could deter new industry. Cabell S. Davis cautioned that passage would push higher fund needs on employers, without a new rate estimate. the unemployment fund stood at 69,245,000 on Feb. 19 with payments averaging 1.1.
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House of Delegates
West Virginia
Judiciary Committee
Bowles
D-Kanawha
Cabell S. Davis
Unemployment Compensation Department
Star and executives found guilty in monopoly trial
A U S District Court jury in Kansas City convicts the Kansas City Star and advertising director Emil Lees of attempting to monopolize news and advertising in the Kansas City area. Lees is acquitted on the monopoly of news count. Sentencing not set. five day motion window opened. Roy A. Roberts says appeal planned. Civil suit seeks injunction and sale of radio WDAF and TV WDAF.
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Kansas City
U.S. District Court
Roy A. Roberts
The
Star
Roberts
the Star
Sees
Sit
WDAF
Wdaf-Tv
Page & Coi. 2
Queen At American Ambassador Dinner Marks Washington Birthday
Queen Elizabeth II attended a dinner and dance at the London home of U.S. Ambassador Winthrop Aldrich to celebrate Washington's birthday. Churchill and Lady Churchill arrived minutes after the diplomats, while photographers captured the quiet arrival. The Queen was not seen at the 8:20 schedule, prompting a note to turn to page one.
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London
Eizabeth II
Washington
U.S
Winthrop, Aldrich
Gas Tax Faces Senate Battle After House Passage
Bill lifting gasoline tax to seven cents a gallon won House support after a late push by Gov. Marland and leaders. Senate opposition looms as a conference committee will reconcile House and Senate road reorganization plans. Tax would raise about 11 million dollars plus diesel increases.
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Thomas F. Stafford
the Gazette
House of Delegates
Senate
House
Rules Committee
Marland
Bill to Double Soft Drink Tax Eyed in West Virginia
A bill to double the penny-a-bottle tax on soft drinks is prepared for introduction in the House of Delegates. Del. Mills says the extra cent would fund a teachers salary increase while the existing one cent tax supports West Virginia University medical and dental school.
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Associated Press
House of Delegates
del. Mills
Dmcdowell
West Virginia University Medical and Dental School
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