House Passes Reserve Bill Despite Segregation Clash
The House approved Eisenhower's reserve forces bill expanding trained reserves from 700000 to 2900000 amid a bloc of votes against a Powell segregation amendment. The measure, rewritten to omit guard references, advances to the Senate as steel wages rise industry wide after the 15 cent hike at U S Steel ends the longest strike.
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Eisenhower
Chamber
Rep
Powell
National Guard
Nelson
Maine
Senate
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
Raleigh miner acquitted in brother-in-law murder case
Beckley West Virginia July 1 Joe Volcehovich a 32 year old Beckley coal miner was found innocent of murder in the Oct fatal shooting of his brother in law Andrew Garcia Miramontez The jury deliberated from 4 10 p m to 6 10 p m EST after defense testimony including Volcehovich’s claim his father did not fire the victim The elder Volcehovich died before trial
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Joe Wolcehavich
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Harry AL. McCreery
Volchovich
Volcehovich
Charles
Voichthovich
Andrew Garcia Miramontez
Nina, Miramontez
Lubbock, Tex
Prince
Judge Richardson denies seeking reelection amid hearings
Judge Herbert W Richardson told Charleston Civitan Club he is not running for public office and does not seek publicity. He said he will continue welfare work and public hearings for juvenile delinquency, countering Mayor Copenhaver's charges of political motives. He noted his focus remains on helping children.
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the Gazette
Herbert W. Richardson
Charleston Civitan Club
Copenhaver
Richardson
Major State Posts Go To Donohoe Sawyers
Governor Marland reshuffles state leadership naming Burl A. Sawyers as road commissioner and James F. Donohoe as president of the State Board of Control. Other appointments include Joseph Thomas, William G. Stathers, and Joseph P. Condry. Griffit h dismissed and Burdett resigns amid policy disputes.
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Thomas F. Stafford
the Gazette
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Burl A. Sawyers
James F. Donohoe
State Board of Control
Snwe
Cunecade
Keith Griff
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Huntington
Cabell County Court
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Sawyers
Luther H. Carson
Statehouse
Carson
Liquor Control Commission
Governor's Office
Nationas
Griffith
Burdett
Portuguese Ram p Jets Into Peak
Reported plans in Coimbra indicate Sawyers may become chief engineer and M. L. O Neale is slated for another post. Eight Portuguese pilots died in a fog bound air formation near the Sierra dos Carvalhos during a Thunderjets mission from Ota air base. Captain Rangel de Lima, nicknamed Lucky Lima, survived despite the crash.
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Coimbra
Portugal
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Thunderjets
West Virginia Turnpike
Marland
Hugh F. Hutchinson
Lewisburg
Ota Air Base
Air Force Show
J Senate
Dono Ancient University
Hue
Lisbon
Rangel de Lima
Lucky Lima
Sierra Dos Carvalhos
Benson’s Tie Clasp Fracas With U Nu In Burma Visit
Ezra Taft Benson drew a diplomatic gaffe by forcing Burmese Premier U Nu to wait on Thursday. The incident sparked comments but U Nu returned later wearing the gift tied to his national dress, proving the gesture had mixed reception.
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U NU
Washington
Andinsi
Ezra Taft Benson
U.S
National Press Club
Panel Defeats Ike's Housing
Washington July 1 the House Rules Committee deadlocked 6 to 6 blocking President Eisenhower's public housing program from moving to the House floor. The measure faced opposition from Republicans and some Democrats while supporters urged swift action amid a larger housing agenda.
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Eisenhower
House Rules Committee
House
Fane
Help A Boy Grow Up And Maybe Win A Pony
Community drive by The Gazette invites donations to fund a Coonskin Park outing for youths. A bus load can go for 25 dollars, any contribution welcome. A pony weight guess contest is held with hardware sponsor and free stabling for a year at Coonskin Park.
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Gazette
Center Hardware
St. Albans
Operation
Coonskin
The
Gorman
Elmwood Ave
Charleston
Rules Panel Faces Reversal Over Federal Housing Aid Plan
The Rules Committee may reverse its stance due to pressure from the White House and Democratic leaders who back federal assistance for low income rental housing units.
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Rules Committee
White House
Dixon-Yates private power project nears collapse fight in Congress
Congress moves to withhold 612 million dollars to block the Dixon-Yates private power project linking to TVA. Memphis announces its own plant, undermining the venture and prompting an Eisenhower directed study on scrapping the contract. Edgar H. Dixon and Eugene A. Yates lead the private effort, with Middle South Utilities pressing to complete unit by August 1957.
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Dixon-Yates
Eisenhower
Congress
Arenessee Valley Authority
Mississippi River
Memphis
Edgar H. Dixon
Eugene A Yates
West Memphis
Ark
Atomic Energy Commission
TVA
Memphils
New York
Middle South Utilities
Elevators Fail at Sheraton Cadillac Trapping Troops
A power outage froze elevators in the 29 story Sheraton Cadillac Hotel in Detroit leaving hundreds of 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers stranded on upper floors during their stay for a reunion meeting. No one jumped.
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Detroit
Sheraton- Cadillac
82Nd Airborne Division
Blonde Keeps Her Appointment: Death
A New York woman Doris Blake 35 of Wantagh New York leaped from the 50th floor of a Pine Street skyscraper after being restrained by building staff who reported she had an appointment. Her body was found with a red pocketbook near the scene.
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Wall Street
Pine Street
Doris Blake
Wantagh
N.Y
Fireworks show to go on for July Fourth holiday
Forecasters expect good weather for the three day weekend with a mostly clear, hot and humid Fourth of July., The two hour display at Watt Powell Park remains on schedule if rain does not force cancellation., Traffic officials assure ample parking and adequate police presence to handle expected crowds.
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Joe Richter
Rob
Forjinson
Homer Robinson
Watt Powell Park
van Brown
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