Officials Eye Soviet Fleet Force Warily
Officials eyeing a Russian fishing fleet off the East Coast near the Great Banks describe a persistent presence of about six vessels in international waters. A photograph shows a buoy with Soviet markings but no clear evidence of electronic gear, while U S and Canadian observers monitor movements from Argentina air station and Atlantic barrier flights.
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Arabs and Nasser clash loom at Arab League session
Delegates from six Arab states meet in an Arab League session in Benghazi Libyan area to discuss President Nasser and possible action over his interference in Lebanese affairs. Lebanon demands guarantees that UAR propaganda will stop and others seek a firm stance against Egyptian influence amid mixed views.
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Lions Choose Charleston As 1959 Convention Site
The Huntington West Virginia Lions wrapped up their 1956 convention in Charleston naming next year's site and electing district governors. Hiram King of Charleston and W Gordon Eisman of Charles Town won district posts 29W and 329A. Robert L. Upton of Elm Grove was named 329A governor, succeeding Frederick G. Weimers. The district 29W outstanding general work award went to the Welch Lions Club.
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West Virginia Lions Clip
Charleston
Hiram King
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Cross Lane Lions Club
Kermit A. Locke
Beckley
W. Gordon Eisman
Charles Town
Willis A. Kiger
Morgantown
Robert L. Upton
Elm Grove
Frederick G. Weimers
Wheeling
Welch Lions Chup
United Fuel Gas Hearing Resumes In West Virginia
The Public Service Commission resumes cross-examination today and Tuesday on whether West Virginians should pay four million dollars more each year to United Fuel Gas Co. About 115,000 customers would be affected. Refunds possible if PSC rejects the higher rates. Testimony against the higher gas bills is set for the week starting July 7, with the PSC also testifying. A southern West Virginia cities league has formed to oppose the measure.
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Low Tariff Policy Urged To Shield Economy
Washington report says the National Planning Association urged adopting a low tariff policy despite potential job losses and harm to some U.S. industries. The group argues the flexible American economy can adjust to a gradual tariff reduction and maintain growth.
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UPD
National Planning Association
U.S
Quaker Defies Court By Sail To Test Ground
A Connecticut Quaker plans to sail his ketch Golden Rule toward Eniwetok to protest U S nuclear tests there. The 52 year old pacifist told President Eisenhower his plan, while the NPA criticizes current trade policy and warns that restrictive tariffs could push allied nations toward the Communist bloc amid economic recession.
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Eniwetok
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Deekk Tee
Congress
House Prepares Action on Space Legislation
WASHINGTON The House Rules Committee clears space bills as Majority Leader McCormack moves to create a civilian space agency and a companion resolution backs peaceful exploration. Temporary space committees are to ratify leadership changes while plans for a permanent House only space committee and broad science panel are discussed. Milk deliveries by Navy airlift reach troops on Pacific islands amid the push for space authority.
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