Brownell Appeals Guard Case Directly To US Supreme Court
The government filed a direct appeal to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn a ruling blocking surrender of GI William S. Girard to Japanese authorities for trial. Brownell urged early review and possible oral argument, with questions about timing ahead of summer recess and international implications.
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Japanese Premier To Speak Before Congress Today
Japanese Prime Minister Kishi arrives in Washington for a three day visit to pledge continued U S partnership in countering Communist expansion in Asia He will address the Senate then the House and meet with Dulles Nixon Eisenhower He also attends a Capital Hill lunch and held talks with President Eisenhower over lunch and a round of golf.
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Kishi
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House
Capital Hill
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
San Francisco
Burning Tree Country Club
Sachse Sues County Hearing Set Friday
A district court hearing is set for 10 am Friday on motions for summary judgment in the Sachse vs. Childress County case. Judge Jesse Owens of Vernon will preside, replacing Judge Luther Gribble. Sachse seeks back salary from his post lost in the commissioners court re districting. A prior suit challenging the redistricting action was unsuccessful.
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US disarmament plan to be unveiled today in London
Harold E. Stassen will formally unveil an American disarmament plan aimed at halting nuclear tests and pursuing a phased path to world disarmament. The plan includes a trial ban on A bomb tests, Arctic air inspections, a halt on fissionable material production, and limits on conventional arms. The U S faces competing Soviet proposals as talks open with a five nation UN subcommittee chairing discussions.
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Cage Reports Back in Brazil Amid Extradition Uncertainty
Benjack Cage, linked to ICT Insurance Co. embezzlement charges, was reported back in Brazil where he may decide on returning to Texas. Friends in Buenos Aires say he arrived May 30 with his wife joining June 4, as U.S. extradition treaties differ by country.
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Austin
Texas Girl Crowned Miss Young America In 4-H
Sharon Thompson of Hale Center Texas was chosen Miss Young America In 4-H at the 27th National 4-H Conference in Washington on a Wednesday night. The 18 year old student at Texas Technological College earned the title.
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Washington
Sharon Thompson
Hale Center
Tex
Texas Technological College
House Votes Extra Funds For Post Office Operation
The House Appropriations Committee approved a supplemental 133 million dollar bill bringing total postal funding to 3.325 billion for the year starting July 1. It calls for economies including possible Saturday service cuts and zoning of second and third class mail to save up to 5 million dollars. The panel favors abolishing money orders to save about 26 million and suggests city deliveries align with a five day work week, reducing Saturday service where feasible.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Post Office Department
House
Arthur FE Summerfield
Russian Cruiser In Mediterranean
A Soviet cruiser and two escort vessels passed through the Bosphorus from the Black Sea toward the Mediterranean early today. Three submarines also arrived at Alexandria this week. Egypt Allied observers view the move as a diplomatic maneuver amid U S 6th Fleet tensions in the region.
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Rain Likely Along Texas Coast With Isolated Afternoon Thunder
Weather report shows rain along the Texas coast with afternoon thunder showers inland limited to isolated activity after noon. Temperatures mostly in the 60s with Presidio at 99, Lubbock 4, Lufkin 1.04 inches fell in 24 hours, and rainfall reported across Corpus Christi Victoria Del Rio and Brownsville.
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Cotulla
Brownsville
del Rio
Victoria
Kingsville
Corpus Christi
Houston
Senators Warn on Oil Import Study Impact on New England
Senators Norris Cotton and John F Kennedy say Eisenhower plans to study foreign crude oil imports. They warn any curtailment could raise prices and harm New England heating and industry. They note heavy imports support the region but await official ODM or White House announcement.
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Norris Cotton
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John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Eisenhower
New England
Office of Defense Mobilization
White House
ODM
CAP Progress Report At Childress Jaycee Club
Walter Lockhoof announced 26 people signed up for Civil Air Patrol participation in Childress city CAP unit. Fourteen more expressed intent to join. The Jaycees plan blacktopping the dirt area inside Fair Park pool fence and awarded hams to Gordon Grayley and to George Morey and Joe B. Mills for top work. Labor Day planned as city's main holiday observance with no special Fourth of July program.
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al Allison
Buddy Cordell
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George Morey
Joe B. Mills
Jaycees
Wheat Referendum On Marketing Quotas Scheduled
Farmers in 36 wheat states vote today on marketing quotas for the 1958 crop. Up to one million farmers eligible. about 300000 expected to cast ballots in county ASCS polling places. Quotas require two thirds yes for implementation next season.
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iPh
Agriculture Department
Senate Faces Civil Rights Battle In Early Senate Debate
The Senate moves to place Eisenhower civil rights bill directly on the calendar as Knowland and Douglas push a fast track while Southern opponents plan stiff resistance. Debate likely to wait until next month after appropriations, with filibuster threats and parliamentary maneuvers shaping the opening skirmish.
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Paul H. Douglas
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Cool Air Blunts Eastern Heat Wave and West Sizzles
A cool air mass ends the eastern heat wave but wild weather persists across the nation. The United Press notes at least 168 weather deaths since last weekend with 117 heat drownings and 32 flood fatalities.
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Hoffa Seeks Delay in Bribery Trial Amid Publicity
Teamster Vice President James R. Hoffa asked the U S Court of Appeals to postpone his bribery trial in a lower court. Hoffa and co defendant Hyman Fischbach argue lack of time to prepare and pervasive publicity from arrest and Senate corruption probes endangers a fair trial.
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Teamsters
Dave Beck
New York
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Fischbach
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Rangers Find Huge Cache Of Slot Machines
Galveston detectives and Texas Rangers working with Attorney General Will Wilson recovered over one million dollars in slot machines during a raid on the closed Hollywood Club. The machines filled a room as investigators linked them to prior Gulf Coast vice crackdowns, with newer models alongside older "one armed bandit" units stacked to the ceiling.
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Gulf Coast
Johnson Pays Tribute To UP On Anniversary
Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson saluted the 50th anniversary of United Press and its Down Hold Club of former UP employees. He noted nearly 300 members and wives would attend a National Press Club party, and hoped for an early adjournment to welcome them. Lawrence of the New York Times was noted as former UP Washington staff.
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UN Special Committee Raps Hungary Crisis In 150000 Word Report
A five member UN committee concluded that the 1956 Hungarian uprising was a spontaneous nationwide revolt brutally crushed by Soviet troops without outside help. The report, based on 111 witness accounts, faults Moscow and the Kadar government while detailing events from Oct 23 onward and the Nagy era.
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