Scientists split on next atoms for peace conference
At Geneva a mixed panel of scientists from the East and West greeted President Eisenhower’s idea for a new atoms for peace conference in two to three years. The Soviet delegation led by D V Skobeltsyn welcomed the proposal but awaited Moscow instructions. British French Italian and Indian heads of delegations expressed gratification with the plan.
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Geneva
Iron Curtain
Eisenhower
Atoms For Peace
D. V. Skobeltsyn
Moscow
Britain
France
Italy
India
United States
Adm
Lewis L. Strauss
US Atomic Energy Commission
American Club of
United Nations
Dag Hammarskjold Re
Actor George Hall Reveals Seven Red Cell Members
George Hall on Broadway testified before the House Un American Activities subcommittee naming seven members of his theatrical red cell. He said he joined the Communist Party in mid 1946 and remained a member through 1947 attending about 15 meetings in the Midtown branch.
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New York
George Hall
Broadway
House
UnAmerican Activities
Hall
Communist Party
Rotary Club Tour Of Fort Worth And Denver Shops
Members of the Rotary Club toured the Fort Worth and Denver Shops after the noon luncheon with M. K. Wilcoxson in charge. Guides were C. J. Lyons and Ed Turner, with visiting Rotarian Clarence Elwell of Dallas and guests Jackie Privitt H. C. Preslar and Bernie Blain of Abilene.
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Rotary Club
Fort Worth
Denver
M. K. Wilcoxson
C. J. Lyons
Ed Turner
Clarence Elwell
Dallas
Jackie Privitt
H. C. Preslar
Bernie Blain
Abilene
Giles Appeals Six Year Term
Former Texas land commissioner Bas com Giles received a six year prison sentence after pleading guilty to consenting to accept a bribe in a Bexar County land deal tied to a $100 million veterans land program. He plans to appeal while awaiting the sentence and has a concurrent three year term from a prior Kinney County theft case.
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San Antonio
Texas
Bascom Giles
Bexar County
M. D
Buck) Jones
Giles
Austin
Kinney
Test Case Opposing School Integration Set August 26
A Texas Board of Education funding challenge to integrate schools will be heard in Big Spring August 26. The Texas Citizens Council filed suit seeking to block funds to districts that admit both races. Defendants include state officials and six Big Spring school board members.
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Big Spring
Ihm
Texas Board of Education
Texas Citizens Council
Board of Education
Ted O. Groebl
John W. Currie
Roy Bruce
The
Texas Continued
Mayor Sees Victory In Houston Vote
Houston Mayor Roy Hofheinz hailed a vote of confidence after a city charter election favored calling a November 19 election for mayor and council. Amendments aimed at weakening the mayor’s power mostly failed, while pay-raise for City Controller Roy Oakes was defeated by about two to one. Reeves alleged irregularities at the polls as council members questioned the election process.
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Houston
Roy Hofheing
Hofheinz
Eighth
Roy Oakes
Council
Gail Reeves
Guards Break Prisoner Riot In Nebraska
Lincoln Neb more than 200 Nebraska penitentiary convicts ended a 13 hour riot when armed guards invaded their cell block with orders to shoot on sight. The rioters set fire to nearly half the buildings but they surrendered back to cells. Three convicts were injured none taken as hostages. Governor Victor Anderson ordered the crackdown and warned of consequences for any obstruction.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska Penitentiary
Victor Anderson
Page Siz
Reward Offered By Plumbers Union For Bomber Arrest
A $25,000 reward is posted by the Plumbers and Steamfitters International Union for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bomber who attacked Jeff Mullally’s home in Richard Hills. Mullally, Texas Oklahoma union business agent, and his wife were away when the blast occurred and are staying with friends. Investigators link the incident to a Houston plumbers union hall bombing. Houston detectives and arson investigators met Mullally and Sheriff Harlon Wright to share details.
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Fort Worth
Mon Offcal
Jeff Mullally
Richard Hills
Plumbers and Steamfitters International Union
Mullally
Washington, D. C
Texas
Oklahoma
Indiana
Houston Plumbers Union Hall
Houston
Lloyd Barrett
Alcus Greer
Houston Fire Department
Tarrant County
Harlon Wright
Likes Ad and Story Spark Attention in Today's Index
The Index features C. B. Likes prominently in an advertisement and accompanying story. It highlights the business's offerings and notes recent developments or achievements, drawing reader interest with a concise, period-voiced tease.
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C. B
C. B. Sikes Ad
Hurricane Diane Rips Inland Across North Carolina Coast
Hurricane Diane blew 60 miles inland from the North Carolina coast causing widespread flooding in Washington and damage to crops valued in the millions. The storm brought gusts near 95 mph offshore, with evacuation aid provided by Camp Lejeune troops and state police.
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Diane
North Carolina
Miami
Atlantic
Camp Lejeune Marine Base
Wilmington
Violence in Inchon as crowd attacks US officer
A mob of about 300 South Koreans stoned a US Army officer near Wolmi Island, Inchon harbor. First Lt. Wayne W. Hansen 25 of Augusta Georgia suffered a slight concussion and was treated in Inchon then at Azcom City hospital. US troops used tear gas and water hoses to push back the demonstrators. The incident follows Seoul ordered demand for Communist inspectors to leave Korea and President Rhee pledged continued alliance with the United States during jet trainer transfers.
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Wolmi-Do
Neutral Nations
Korea
NEA
Seoul
Wolmi Island
Inchon Harbor
Wayne W. Hansen
Augusta
Inchon
U. S
Azcom City
Eighth Army
Hansen
Republic of Korea
Red
Wolmi
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Suwon
Rhee
United States
ROK Air Force
America
Eisenhower to Proclaim New Conduct Code for POWs
President Eisenhower will issue an executive order Wednesday night establishing a conduct code for American service members who may become prisoners of war or face torture by Communists. An 80 page Defense Department report will be released immediately after detailing the code’s development and policy.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Denver
White House
Defense Department
Billy Merrill Sent To Polio Clinic In Childress
Billy Ray Merrill, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Y. B. Merrill, was sent to Plainview Polio Clinic with a probable polio case. Tests confirmed polio. first case in Childress this year. Glen Beal, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Beal, was admitted to Childress General Hospital for observation. polio not believed.
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Billy Ray Merrill
Y. B. Merrill
Plainview
Newberry Funeral Home
Childress
Glen .Beal
A. C. Beal
Childress General Hospital
Beal
Roof Fire Extinguished on Avenue S Northwest
Firefighters quickly extinguished a small blaze on a roof at 1002 Avenue S Northwest around 12 30 this afternoon. The fireman reported little damage to the roof.
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Avenue S
Nehru Apology Over Goa Protests And Damages
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru apologized in parliament for mob attacks on Portuguese consulates and properties. He offered compensation and urged respect for foreign missions after widespread rioting in Bombay Calcutta and New Delhi with injuries and police firings reported.
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New Delhi
India
Jawaharlal Nehru
Goa
Calcutta
Bombay
Nehru
Portugal
Reconciliation Hint Raised By Airman's Wife
Una Schmidt, widow by remarriage, hinted at reconciliation with Daniel Schmidt from hiding in Sacramento. Schmidt's attorney said Danny rejected any reconciliation and will pursue divorce and custody of their two year old son.
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Airman
Sacramento
Una Schmidt
China
Daniel Schmidt
Una
Logger Alford Fine
Schmidt
Nellie Peters
Portland
Ore
San Jose
Calif
Peters
Ann
Welch
Daniel Jr
Fifteen Guardsmen injured as mortar explodes at Fort Hood
Fifteen Oklahoma National Guardsmen and an Army officer were hurt when a 60 millimeter mortar shell exploded near their ambulance at Fort Hood Texas. A military policeman escorting the group was killed in a traffic crash nearby.
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North Fort Hood
Oklahoma National Guardsmen
Milton R. Tucker
Borger
South Fort Hood Military Hospital
William Roberts
Okemah
Okla
Kent Ross
Stillwater
Roberts
Army
Hart
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Wahington
Pamlico River
Shepherd Grist
National Guard
Col
James R. Smith
State Highway Patrol
St. Simons Island
US Army
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Billy R. Merrill
Dan
Harold Berlinger
Nevada City
Berliner
Curtis R. Nelson
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Homer D. Hart
Tahlequah
Jerry P. Ratliff
Tulsa
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