Britain and United States vow tighter alliance against communism
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan told Parliament the United States can no longer stand alone at a turning point in history and urged a closer Anglo American bond to defeat communism. Queen Elizabeth II opened Parliament with pledges to unite free nations and uphold democratic values, noting Macmillan's talks with Eisenhower would advance this aim.
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Romanian Leaders Die in Moscow Plane Crash
A Romania delegation plane crashed at Moscow's airport in fog killing Politburo member Grigori Pregtenss and three crew. Premier Chivu Stoica and other delegates were injured but stable. Tass cites a landing defect as cause. Premier Bulganin offered condolences to Stoica for Preoteasa death.
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West Sees Reds Trying Arms Bluff
The Soviet Union is accused of intimidation by threatening a boycott of Disarmament Commission talks at the United Nations in New York. Western nations push for a 24 nation subcommittee resolution to resume negotiations, with India seeking a compromise to broaden participation. Australia’s Walker calls the move an ominous threat to world peace.
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Soviet claims space drive future moon voyages 40th anniversary jubilee
Moscow marks the Communist party 40th anniversary with bold forecasts of rockets to the moon Mars and Venus. I Isakov predicts a Bolshevik Revolution anniversary on the moon while T Khachaturov touts a superfuel and electronic brains to guide Sputniks. Laika remains in space in good shape as writers hint at her fate.
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America Hunts Sputnik Moon-watch teams mobilized for dawn sighting
More than 100 American moon-watch groups prepared to track Sputnik II at dawn with Laika aboard, as Smithsonian officials announced three brief passes over the U S east coast starting 5 am. EST. Moscow reports warned of Sputnik I's fiery December reentry and noted Soviet claims of a new fuel for higher rocket speeds. Senator Dirksen urged continued U S missile progress amid fresh Cold War pressure.
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Eight Die of Flu Complications in West Virginia
West Virginia reported eight deaths from influenza complications in the past week across eight counties. The weekly health-morbidity tally shows 782 unofficial Asian flu and 34 537 influenza like cases with Jackson County leading the week for victims and Berkeley County reporting the highest year to date totals.
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State Horses Swine Suspects As Asian Influenza Reservoirs
West Virginia participates in a world wide WHO led blood survey to see if horses and hogs act as reservoirs for Asian flu. Dr Simon Kalish collects samples for analysis at the International Influenza Center in Montgomery Alabama with results sent to WHO in Geneva for evaluation.
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Eisenhower shifts plan to address nation on Science and Security
President Eisenhower suddeny changes plans and will speak Thursday night on Science and Security. The White House says the address marks major importance for Americans and aligns with the 40th anniversary of the Russian Communist Revolution. The Oklahoma City speech date was moved to reach a large audience.
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Dulles Sees U S Lagging in Missile Race
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said the United States cannot overtake the Soviet Union in missiles. He warned America may not regain historical lead but believes the U.S. can catch up, while noting the Soviet Sputnik II shows advanced space weapons. He discussed overseas bases for intermediate missiles, a possible Atlantic nuclear stockpile, and NATO bargaining at Paris. He urged an international police concept and criticized Soviet UN disarmament moves.
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Knight Switches to Senate Race Urged by Nixon
California Governor Goodwin J Knight announced he will run for the Senate in 1958 with President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon backing the move. Knight cited party unity to avoid a split and said he would seek the Knowland seat, despite earlier claims of disinterest. Nixon issued full support for the Knowland Knight ticket, calling it strongest for California.
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U S Said Set to Fire Satellite
The Mutual Broadcasting System reported it reliably informed that the United States would launch its first satellite next week. A Philadelphia news bureau cited a leading scientist as the source, though no name was given and the Pentagon denied confirmation.
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Superintendent 19 Years Virgil L Flinn Dies
Virgil L Flinn longtime Kanawha County superintendent died at 62 from a heart attack in McMillan Hospital after ill health following a Ripley workshop. His 19 years guiding desegregation and a $10 million building program marked the system's peak growth.
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Confessed Red Spy Tells All in Gazette Serial
Jack Soble, a leader in a Russian spy ring, recounts his 1940 mission to the United States and Beria's role. He details a Moscow hotel room revelation, State Department papers, Hollywood ties, sex lure, and prison after FBI arrests. The Gazette runs 12 installments starting Sunday.
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Democrats Win Three Major Races Across States
The Associated Press reports Democratic Governor Meyner leads in New Jersey over Malcolm Forbes as Virginia reelects J. Lindsay Almond Jr. and New York City votes for its mayor. Meyner’s margin widens as results come in from multiple districts.
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