Israel Armaments Cargo Stopped Amid Arab Deal Hints
Washington May 18 A State Department report says an Israel bound freighter was halted after half track military vehicles lacked export licenses. Rumors of a Red China Egypt arms deal stirred tension as lawmakers criticized the handling and noted possible shifts in Middle East support networks. State Department officials denied accusations of complicity while assessing naval movements and regional reactions.
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Washington
Middle East
U.S
Kerr’s
Sate
Lincoln White
State Department
Egypt
Red China
Sens
Paul H. Diougag
D-H
Hubert Ho Hurey
D-Misni
Repnet Cetler
D-Ny
Eisenhower
de- Vosa
U.S. Reduces Plane Display at Armed Forces Day
A late change trims the aerial show for the Armed Forces Day celebration. The reduced display limits will affect the schedule and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U S Refuses To Match Red Cut in Arms
Washington reports Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson says the United States will keep armed forces at present levels for the indefinite future despite Soviet plans for large manpower. Pravda accuses the U S of not reducing arms to match Moscow and questions U S statements on disarmament. The navy reveals details of the intercontinental guided missile Sark designed to deliver a nuclear warhead over ocean distances.
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Washington
INS
Charles E. Wilson
America
Russia
Barbades
Stasin
London
Nikolai Bolganin
Nikita Khrushchev
Stassen
Pentowse
Ehhioner
Moscow
SVG
Admat
Atr Boree
Mckay Holds Sketchy Lead in Oregon Delegates Race
Portland May 1 In a Democratic race for Oregon’s 16 delegates to the Democratic National Convention Stevenson leads early with a slim margin from 66 precincts returning SA I votes while McKay trails. Republican alignment includes McKay rival Morse as a faction seeks to unset the GOP votes. Forty-three precincts report McKay ahead with former state senator Phil Whitehead noted among observers.
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Portland
Ore
Stevenson
Sen
Kefanver
Sea
Morse
MekKay
Phil Witehw
Teen Killer Weeps At Mother's Bier
Chicago police described 15 year old John McNiernan sobbing beside the coffin of his mother Mrs Johnnie Louise McKiernan as he viewed her body at the funeral home. Justice permission followed his alleged Monday stabbing after he said he sought the car keys and planned to run away.
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John McKiernan
Chicago
Lilian Haines
Cain
John McNiernan
Sheriffs Police
Johnnie Louise McKiernan
Lillian Haines
Pierce Sees Nuclear Tie Erasing War At WV State College
Maj. Gen. James R. Pierce told an Armed Forces Day crowd at West Virginia State College that a nuclear stalemate could erase the idea of World War II while urging a strong, flexible Army to meet Communist nibbling and prevent wider conflicts. He noted the seven state area and West Virginia as key to national defense and outlined a day of exhibits and awards during the campus observance with another speech planned in Wheeling.
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James R. Pierce
Institute
West Virginia State College
America
Eambaumists
Pirec
Pierce
Afnrea
West Virginia
Rony
Pierge
Oun
Wheeling
Panhandle
Iain Putters Burg
State Seeks Road Money For West Virginia Interchange
State writer Thomas V. Stafford reports endorsement of a proposed interstate route looping through north south mileage, with plans to form a committee. West Virginia Pennsylvania Turnpike Association president Robert W. Hanna proposed the committee, noting attendance by former U.S. Rep. Andrew Edmiston of Weston.
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Thomas VF
Stafford
Aru
West Virginia
Cormmnissian
Robert W. Hanna
Fairmont
West Virginia- Pennsylvania Turnpike Asse
Mle
U. Ss
Andrew Edmiston
Weston, Wi
Wid
Ier
Bathers Tv
Not Definite Yet County Eyed As Track Site
Kanawha County eyed as possible location for KPRA horse racing track after Putnam defeat. Backers led by E Ritter of Huntington say plans are in early fishing‑around stage near Charleston, with a publicopinion review pending and a permit to be sought from the State Racing Commission.
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Kanawha Park Racing Assn., Inc
Putnam County
Kanawha County
E Ritter
Huntington
Charleston
Sissonville
KPRA
Riltey
State Racing Commission
The
Park Association
Racing Commission
Ritter
William Blizzard
Winfield
UMW
Tim
Col. M. 5. Aldrich
Phil Fravel
Wirelair
Dave Ambler
Red House
G. C. Christian
Buffalo
H. T. Caldwell
Frank Lombardo
Nicholas J. Tweel
Senate Passes Soil Bank Farm Bill After Amendment Fight
The Senate approved a new election-year farm bill by voice vote, undoing an amendment that would have capped soil bank payments and price supports. The measure now goes back to the House, with potential for a conference to reconcile differences. The program offers up to 750 million dollars annually at the best window by paying farmers not to plant major crops for four years to raise prices.
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Washington
INS
Senate
John J. Williams
R-Col
Geooge BD. Aiken
R-Wi
Imied
Valenties Aiken Inuil
Senate Agriculture Chaar
Adrian
Elender D-La
Bne
Cae te Prize Crossword Puzzle Contest Flops
An unusual report notes there were no wieners in the 694 entries during last Sunday's crossword puzzle contest. The piece hints at tomorrow's Crarette with a new pugale valued at 245 dollars.
May Way Stay Cool for Days
A fragment from Huntington reports hot weather with a forecast reference to May 16. The brief notes remaining unread items and a weather note, indicating continuing heat expected over several days.
Political Gift Charge Denied in West Virginia Trial
Harry R. Higgs testified he cashed 34 state issued checks totaling over 13000 and gave the money to Joe Burdett for political purposes while serving as business manager at the State Training School near St. Marys. Burdett, former State Board of Control president, is a gubernatorial candidate in the May 8 primary and denied receiving money or checks. The trial adjourned with Riggs saying the funds were for political use and Higgs claiming no wrongdoing.
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ST. Marys
Harry R. Higgs
Joe FP. Burcett
Higgs
Here
Burdett
State Board of Control
Riggs
Pleasants County
Parkersburg
Farmers Taxchange
Gerber
Marietta
Ohio
Sam White
Bus Boycott Still Holds in Alabama
The Montgomery bus boycott remains active, led by African American leaders including Rev. Ralph D. Abernathy who was jailed in a roundup of boycott leaders. The movement traces to Rosa Parks's 1955 arrest and spans two decades of segregation and demonstrations.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Charleston
Ralph D. Abernathy
Rosa Parks
Abernathy
Paras
Alabama Waitress Pleads Guilty in Six Murders Case
In Montgomery Alabama Rhorda Belle Martin a 49 year old waitress admitted killing her mother three daughters and two husbands using poison. She faces six murder charges after a Montgomery County grand jury added three more indictments. The surviving victim Ronald Martin is paralyzed from arsenic effects. Trial set for the week of June 4 with possible death penalty by electric chair.
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Montgomery, Ale
Witc
Rhorda Belle Martin
Montromery
Auther White
Marti Os Ineteal Ladas Faithe
Claude Martia
Ronit Mineuin Gwe Gaerety
Caralve Gagrert
Bs Garret Moagtin
Caruha
Fire Blast Kills Two In Galena Gas Plant
A large explosion and fire at the Kent Gil Co gasoline storage tank plant in Galena Maryland killed two firemen and injured eight others. Ten townspeople suffered minor injuries as the blast damaged homes and buildings across the town of about 400 on U S 213. The second explosion destroyed a half full storage tank and sent flames through the center of the community. President Ixente played golf at Burning Tree Club this week.
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Galena
Maryland Eastern Shore
Kent Gil Co
U. S. 213
Frank Cochran
Tank Farm
Galena Fire Co
Cochran
Burning Tree Club
Maryland
The Next First Lady Portraits by Ruth Mort omtery
A short note previews upcoming personality portraits in The Gazette by Ruth Mortomtery. It mentions Mrs. Misenhiwer Mrs. Whetwaver and Mrs. Harriman as possible subjects, with the feature titled The set tS SHUTSa in The Gazette Woman's Section.
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Misenhiwer
Whetwaver
Harriman
Mitter
Ruth Mort Omtery
Moetow
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