Dulles Affirms US Will Keep Mutual Defense Pacts
In San Francisco Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told the United Nations anniversary gathering that the United States will maintain its mutual defense pacts. He argued these alliances align with the UN charter and deter aggression.
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Smooth Sailing Seen For Salk Polio Program
U S Surgeon General Leonard A Scheele reaffirmed faith in the Salk vaccine despite criticism from leading scientists The Public Health Service endorsed the vaccine and the clearance committee met to review millions of doses for future federal approval comité discussion pending full test data and potential release in the near future
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Keeney Family Fund Nears $1000 Mark
Donations to the Keeney Fund have increased with several gifts received at The Index and by ASC official Gene Frisbie. The total approaches the $1,000 milestone as a new donor list will appear in Sunday's issue of The Index.
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Shivers to Name Texas Committee on Segregation Study
Gov. Allan Shivers said he would soon appoint a statewide committee to study segregation as a Texas problem. He urged local districts to form similar panels after the Supreme Court ruling, and declined to critique El Paso's desegregation steps, noting local boards should decide.
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Clear Skies and Heat Drive Texas Weather Friday
Highs ranged from 104 at Presidio to 87 at Corpus Christi with mostly clear skies and no rain over the prior 24 hours per US Weather Bureau records. Forecasters expect little change through Saturday with a few light afternoon or evening thunderstorms possible. Overnight lows varied from 62 at Alpine to 78 at Galveston with numerous mid and upper 60s across other cities.
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Rhee Criticizes Free World for Appeasing Communists
South Korea's President Syngman Rhee accuses the Free World of appeasement on the eve of the Korean War anniversary. He calls for three demands: Red China to withdraw troops from Korea, North Korea to disarm, and Japan to relinquish aggressive property claims. He warns that any yielding policy endangers Asia Europe and America. He also says the United States must force the return of American fliers and contends the US is bowing to Chinese Communist leaders.
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Eisenhower Hint On Third Term Stirs Political Talk
President Eisenhower’s New England tour sparks renewed interest in a possible 1956 reelection bid. Local and state Republicans rally at his stops as reporters parse his remarks made during a Concord visit and a joke about Governor Adams’s New Hampshire lectures.
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Anderson Will Resign Defense Post
Washington Ohio industrialist and three Defense Department officials named as possible successors to Deputy Defense Secretary Robert B Anderson who announced he will resign in a few months. Defense Secretary Charles E Wilson said a successor would be nominated soon and cited four named contenders. Anderson, a 45 year old Eisenhower Democrat, declined to comment after the announcement.
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Ex-Policeman Ford Found Guilty On Tax Evasion
A federal jury in Austin convicted former Galveston Police Chief Fred M. Ford on three counts of income tax evasion for 1945 to 1947 totaling over 8 000 dollars. Sentencing set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. before Federal Judge Ben H. Rice Jr. The 1953 conviction was appealed and a new trial ordered.
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Navy Secretary Says Navy Leads Atomic Development Pace
Dallas event features Charles Thomas stating the Navy is at the forefront of atomic research and building reactors for carriers and a power plant for aircraft. He cites Nautilus success and argues wars will rely on conventional weapons while sealanes stay open. The Forrestal carrier and mobile air bases are highlighted as key offensive tools.
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Department Store Sales Show Increase
Department store sales in the 11th Federal Reserve District rose about 1 percent for the week ended June 18 from a year earlier. El Paso led with a 9 percent gain, followed by San Antonio 3 percent and Houston 2 percent. Dallas was unchanged and Fort Worth down 7 percent. For the four weeks ended June 18 the district average showed a 6 percent gain.
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Marvin Weir Heads Masonic Lodge Here
Marvin Weir was elected Worshipful Master heading the new slate of officers for Childress Masonic Lodge No. 695 during a regular session in the Masonic building. Other officers named include Warren Pryor senior warden C. L. Bennett junior warden Willard Williams treasurer Harold Wright secretary and Earl Swain Tiler.
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Famed Texas Publisher Amon Carter Dies at 76
Fort Worth publisher and philanthropist Amon G. Carter, 76, died at his Fort Worth home. He built the Fort Worth Star Telegram into a major paper and helped turn Fort Worth into a growing city. Carter had been in failing health since February 1953 and last appeared publicly in January. He hosted presidents and notable figures at Shady Oak Farm and dreamed of Fort Worth becoming a Gulf canal port.
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Leaders Laud Carter Across Nation After Fort Worth Publisher Dies
National leaders in education business and entertainment praised Amon G. Carter publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram who died Thursday night. Senators and college officials called him a monumental contributor to Texas education and civic life, noting his role with Texas Tech and West Texas institutions.
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Peron Frees Political Prisoners Amid Reforms
Scores of political prisoners were released as President Juan D. Peron moves to normalize Argentina. The radical and Democrata parties report the freeing of detainees and expected releases of hundreds more as Peron plans a new government structure after cabinet resignations.
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Ford Named USJC Vice President
Atlanta report states Hugh McKenna of Omaha was elected president of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce, succeeding E. L. Buckner of Ogden on the third ballot. McKenna defeated Edwin H. May Jr. of Hartford. vice presidents named include Mike Maloney, Victory Faust, James Cashman Jr., and Howard D. Ford.
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Daniel's Group Opens Study of Dope Situation
Senate subcommittee chair Sen. Price Daniel plans hearings in New York to question law enforcement officials narcotics addicts and drug pushers seeking effective laws to stamp out illicit traffic. He cites New York as leading the nation in narcotics addiction with about 9000 known addicts and estimates of twice that number not known.
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Club To Sponsor Garden Party For Greenbelt Bowl Contestants
The B P W Club votes to sponsor an informal garden party for Greenbelt Bowl beauty contestants with time and date to be announced. The August 12 Greenbelt game is set for this year. Co hosts for a club picnic at Jesse Cannon home include Frances Ballew Kathryn Lawrence Velma Trigg Rachel Boydst on Lou Slaton Declan Richt hart and Nixie Cox Elizabeth Huggins. State convention report from Brownsville by Nell Rogers Grace Powell Alyeon Ater and Louise Bowers. An auditing committee was chosen and next meeting date set. 24 members and two guests Jackie Griffin and Katie Griffin attended.
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