ACLU Attacks Red Spotting Pamphlet
The ACLU condemned a Defense Department pamphlet titled How To Spot a Communist. It urged Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson to withdraw the permit, arguing the pamphlet would encourage private citizens to snoop on one another. The tract, produced by the 1st Army and used at Watertown arsenal and the Continental Air Command in Massachusetts, faced swift criticism.
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New York
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Pria
1St Army
Ordnance Corps
Watertown
Mass
Arsenal
Continental Air Command
Ernest Angell
Fatal Duel Ends In Man's Arrest
A 60 year old St Paul man Richard Thompson was jailed after a fatal shooting in view of two police. Raskell Wright 38 of St Paul died from a bullet wound after Thompson fired a pistol during a confrontation with Wright who armed with a rifle. Police say Wright earlier menaced Thompson’s wife with the rifle prompting the clash.
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ST. Paul
Mann
Richard Thompson
Raskell Wright
John Morley
Stanley Grohs
Thompson
Wright
Parity Bill Veto Seen by Ellender
Senate Agriculture Chairman Ellender predicted the rigid ninety percent parity bill would be vetoed by President Eisenhower if Congress passes it. He urged grass-roots hearings before action and said even an eighty percent parity bill would likely meet a presidential veto. He noted his committee rejected immediate passage and will start hearings in two weeks on farm price policy.
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Washington
INS
Senate Agriculture
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Congress
Eisenhower
Ellender
Louisiana
Senate
Defense official warns about medical staff quality
A Senate hearing on national security quotes Dr. Frank B. Berry arguing that FBI and other agencies produce roughly equal numbers of physicians but are not the equals of private doctors. He warns against citizens spying on each other as a threat to democracy, while noting Communist espionage concerns.
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TMIS
Washington
Rus
FBI
Resia
U. S
United States
Sen
Frank B. Berry
Our
Democratic Society
Senate
Tracks of Abominable Snowman Reported Sighted in Himalayas
French climber Jean France reported tracks of the abominable snow man high on Makolu peak in the Himalayas during a recent expedition. He described footprints at 13,000 feet resembling large human prints, noting the creature may dwell where edible vegetation and solitude exist.
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Himalayas
New Delhi
INS
Jean France
Agence France
France
Makolu
Magnesium jet trials meet approval at Mitchel AFB
A magnesium jet fighter trainer made a test flight at Mitchel Field under Air Force review. Captain Richard Ramsbottom piloted the single jet built with 1100 fewer parts than an aluminum plane. designers say it will cost 20 percent less to build and fly 10 mph faster. Bell introduces new A P eal at Maryknoll.
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Mitchel Air Force Base
Air Force
Richard Ramsbottom
East Coast Aeronautics Corp
Pelham
N. Y
Gunplay Incident Probed by Latins
Buenos Aires reports a gun battle on the Uruguay River between an Argentine naval patrol and Brazilians. Three Brazilians were killed and two more wounded as the patrol opened fire while the Brazilians fished near Sao Borja Garuchos. The Argentine Maritime Service seeks smugglers who wounded two patrol sailors and fled toward Brazil.
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Buenos Aires
Uruguay
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Sao Borja
Garruchos
Argentine Maritime Service
Pilot Killed in German Plane Crash Near Munich
A single engine sports plane crashed in a field near Munich Airport killing the pilot and injuring three passengers. The pilot was the first German aviator killed since sovereignty was granted May 6. The plane reportedly circled the field before suddenly plunging to the ground. CH Germany June 11 2
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Munich
West Germany
Zyajinesset
Germany
Austrian Treaty Ratified by Russia
Moscow announces that the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet ratified the Austrian Independence treaty. The broadcast says Russia’s final stamp of approval comes as Austria becomes independent. The Presidium acts when the Supreme Soviet is not in session.
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London
Moscow
Jtadio
Supreme Soviet
Russia
Austria
Two Ways to Keep Children Out of Trouble
The city juvenile bureau urged two steps to prevent youth misbehavior. Det. Artie Robinson warned against firing air rifles in public, noting a city law and large annual damages from BB guns. He also advised owners to record bicycle serial numbers to aid recovery.
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Artie Robinson
Robinson
Upshur County School Superintendent Wins Secret Ballot
A secret ballot selects the second four year term for the Upshur County school superintendent, marking continuation of leadership. Voting details and names are not disclosed in the fragment.
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Upshur
Education board names assistant superintendent
The board also renamed Francis B. St. Clair as assistant superintendent, reflecting personnel changes within the district administration.
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Francis B. St. Clair
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