General Dies In Fight For Diem Victory
Gen Trinh Minh The, Cao Dai general and key Free Viet Nam Revolutionary Committee ally, killed directing Cao Dai battalions aiding Diem in Saigon offensive against Binh Xuyen. France joins U S in backing Diem as Bao Dai resists, with U S urging full support and threatening aid cuts.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Trinh Minh
Cao Dai
Free Viet Nam Revolutionary Committee
Ngo Dien Diem
Binh Xuyen
Binh Auyen Society
Hoa Hao
Diem
le van Vien
Binh Ruyen
Vien
Bao Dai
France
U. 5S
Washington
State Department
Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Paris
United States
J. Lawton Collins
French Riviera
Warming On Tape Thwarts Burglary
Chicago report describes Michigan Electronics burglars deterred by taped voice and alarms. Engineers had set up the device as a gag. burglars fled as a siren and police were summoned. First test of the system.
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Chicago
Michigan Electronics, Inc
Paul Grossi
Students Who Skip School Do Best In Reading
London headmaster F. R. Witty reports a survey finding that pupils who miss school to mind siblings or deal with chores and illness show higher reading and English marks. Stay at home students outperform faithful attenders in English, per a National Association of Head Teachers briefing.
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London
F. R. Witty
Witty
National Assn
Russia and East European States to Meet in Warsaw
IEMNA Warsaw Radio announced on Tuesday that Russia and its sever East European states will meet in Warsaw the Polish capital on May 11 to discuss setting up a unified military command.
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IEMNA
Warsaw
Russia
Todays Chuckle Hostess Ice Cream Dilemma
Susie answers with a shy, humorous line about small second helpings. The exchange riffs on politeness and maternal guidance in a light domestic vignette.
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Susie
Mountain Lion Sighted Near Le Mars Route
A mountain lion was seen along Highway 15 about three miles north of Le Mars early Tuesday by a newspaper carrier for the Sioux City Journal. The report led Sioux County Sheriff Harry Dykstra to alert Le Mars police, who searched the area but found no trace of the animal.
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LE Mars
Highway 15
Here
Sioux County
Harry Dykstra
Sioux City Journal
Orange City
Cooler Readings Ahead As Iowa Sees Record Tie
Southwest Iowa cools after a record high tied Monday. The Weather Bureau forecasts sunny skies and a 75 degree high on Wednesday, clear cool conditions Tuesday with 55 low, and light rainfall around one tenth inch Wednesday and Saturday. Temp ranges statewide from 68 to 82 with a peak 89 tied record Mays2 in May. A Nebraska twister near Lexington caused minor damage with no injuries. nationwide temps mixed across Fargo 78 and Miami 85-86, Laramie 3 inches snow, dust obscures Sidney Nebraska.
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Iowa
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Dubuque
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Lexington
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Laramie
Wyo
North
Platte
Neb
Sidney
Midwestern Toll Roads Take New Turn in 1950s
Nebraska abandons its toll road authority, ending its participation in turnpike plans. Iowa recently created a toll road authority with bonding power, while Gov Hoegh plans a joint statement with Gov Stratton on interstate toll road development.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Leo Hoegh
Washington
William Stratton
Ilinois
Morale Problems Plague Survival City Atomic Test
Civilian and military morale surfaced as a major hurdle in the delayed atomic test at Survival City. Civilians showed signs of leaving while GIs faced the issue of participation. Harold L. Goodwin, test director for the Federal Civil Defense Administration, held a candid talk with field workers to persuade them to stay.
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Harold L. Goodwin
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Dog‑Saving Postman Receives Heroism Certificate
Chicago postman Ray mond Collins earned a heroism certificate from the Anti Cruelty Society after entering a burning house to rescue a dog. Collins noted he had been bitten three times by dogs and added that not all dogs or postmen hate each other.
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Chicago
Poessman
Raymond Collins
The
AntiCruelty Society
Collins
Cheap Money Has Advantages
Texas banker Dr. Arthur A. Smith told about 400 attendees at the Group Five Iowa Bankers Assn. meeting at Hotel Chieftain that cheap money can lift the economy. He projected the dollar value dropping to 25 cents in his lifetime and said housing loans and credit, if not abused, support growth without burdening current income.
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Texas
Arthur A. Smith
Group Five
Iowa Bankers Assn
Hotel Chieftain
City National
Council Bluffs Savings
State Savings Banks
U. S
Dr. Smith
Corn borers surge in northwest town this year
County Agent Forrest Kohrt of Cherokee says corn borers in the northwest town this year are about four times higher than last year. He attributes the spike to unusually warm weather, calling it a key factor.
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Northwest Town
Forrest Kohrt
Riverton Housewife Graduates High School After Long Hiatus
Cleo White, long-time Riverton resident and wife of Glen White, completes Riverton High School Class of 1855 twenty one years after leaving school to marry. She stayed on honor roll, waited for her sons to finish school, and plans to fill spare time after graduation with new opportunities. Her son LeRoy, a current Air Force member, will attend with her, along with husband and son Ronald.
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Riverton
Cleo
White
Glen White
LeRoy
Council Bluffs Beauty Academy
Plant To Close At ElectroMet in Keokuk
Keokuk officials announce ElectroMet plant will close Wednesday due to labor troubles. The facility, with about 600 workers, has been negotiating more than a month with Local 248 of the International Union of Operating Engineers over wages and bonus payments.
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Keokuk
Aid
International Union of Optating Engineers
Man from Iowa to waive extradition on Iowa bank robbery charge
Willard Dean 3 of Storm Lake Iowa faces a Tuesday hearing in Rapid City on charges of robbing Farmers Savings Bank Boyden Iowa last Thursday and fleeing with stolen funds. Dean a former used car dealer indicated he would waive extradition.
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Rapid City
Willard Dean
Storm Lake
Iowa
Farmers Savings Bank
Boyden
Dean
Industrial Fund Totals 127 000 in Council Bluffs
Investments in the Council Bluffs Industrial Foundation reach 127 100 with 119 of 136 contacted investing. Goals include 200 000 to acquire sites for expansion and attract new business and residents, with negotiations underway for a development site.
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Council Bluffs Industrial Foundation
Howard Bessire
Bessire
L. W. Ross
Foundation
Big Ben to Fall Silent for Major Repairs
London world famous clock Big Ben will stop for about two months late this month for repairs to the tower and clock mechanism. The 101 year old bell will yield to Big Tom at St Pauls Cathedral for BBC radio programs. Estimated cost around 112000 dollars.
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London
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
British Broadcasting Corp
Big Tom
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Talks Over World Situation With Congressional Leaders
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles briefed Senate and House leaders on foreign developments and the administration’s foreign aid request. Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson called the briefing hopeful and said the outlook for peace seems better than in some past periods. The plan cuts 342 billion dollars for foreign aid with Korea receiving 452 million, Indochina and Viet Nam 4174 million, and China on Formosa 1 million.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
Democratic
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Dulles
Johnson
White House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sen. George
Dga
Korea
Indochina
Viet Nam
Republic of China
Formosa Gai
Hotel Policy Holds Nine Free at Bancroft Hotel
In Saginaw Michigan the Bancroft Hotel keeps its child free policy despite the Younk invasion. James and Mrs. Younk of Rochester Michigan visit for a wedding and ask if road signs mean children are admitted free. The clerk confirms the policy and the Younks occupy four rooms for the price of one, with manager James Ruttman noting the arrangement.
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Saginaw
Mich
Bancroft
1st Division Returns From North Africa to New York
The U S 1st Infantry Division returns home after twelve years overseas with action in North Africa in 1942. A return trip by plane to New York is planned for Monday night with a welcoming event expected.
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Frankfurt
Germany
1St Infantres Drosisn
North Africa
New York
Wage guarantees risk to business expansion says industry leader
H J Remz Co president Frank B. Cliffe warned the push for a guaranteed annual wage could endanger expansion and trigger bankruptcies for some firms. He urged voluntary social responsibility and cautioned that such pay guarantees undermine a company's willingness to grow and experiment.
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Washington
Frank B. Cliffe
Ace
H. J. Remz Co
Pittsburgh
Chife
U5, Chamber of Commerce
Ier
Iowa Supreme Court approves Shelby Lake Park project
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a Polk County District Court ruling and allowed condemnation of land for a state park and artificial lake in Prairie Rose, Shelby County. The ruling rejects claims that state law prohibits using productive land for park and lake purposes and clarifies interim committee stipulations do not bar construction.
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Shelby Lake
State Park
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Shelby County
Polk County
Simon Mathiasen
State Conservation Commission
Supreme Court
Prairie Rose
Harlan
High Court
Iowa Legislative Interim Committee
Merger Talks Between AFL and CIO Hit Name Dispute
Washington reports that AFL and CIO plans to merge face a temporary snag over the proposed organization name. George Meany and Walter Reuther indicated both sides prefer distinct naming, while a new constitution outlining working rules awaits approval and ratification after name settle.
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Washington
AFL
CIO
American Congress of Labor
George Meany
Meany
Walter Reuther
AFL Executive Council
CIO Executive Board
Nate
New York City
Federal controls sought on distribution of Salk polio vaccine
Measures in both chambers would place federal control over how Salk polio vaccine is distributed sold and used. Sen Ives and ten senators sponsor a Senate bill while Rep Fogarty and Rep Bojang back a House resolution urging limited time controls. Lawmakers cite demand excess supply and early black market activity as justification. Hearings expected soon.
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WASHINGTON /P
Congress
Sen
Ives
Senate
Fogarty
D-Ri
Bo- Jang
D-Mass
House
Battle Over Farm Price Props Sparks House Debate
In Washington two parties clash over farm price supports with a bill to curb the administration program and restore WW II level prices for basic commodities. The outcome could influence next year's campaign as two days of debate proceed with mixed signals from both sides.
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Spes
Flembie
Sdes
Tax Agency: 85000 Late Filers in Des Moines
The State Tax Commission announced 85 000 late filers in Des Moines delaying about 5 900 state income tax returns to be processed. The usual filing deadline moved from March 1 to April 20 this year.
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Des Moines
Cme
Life Term For 45 Cents Armed Robbery In Paintsville
Roeben Balindrs of Paintsville Kentucky was sentenced to life for taking 43 cents from a man in an armed robbery. He had previously served a term for theft and cashing postal money orders.
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Paintsville
Roeben Balindrs
Carlson Must Pay DES MOIXES Supreme Court Orders Payment
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Carlson Hybrid Corn Co must pay Liebring Manufacturing Co the remaining due amount for some corn orders. The decision names Carlson and Liebring as key parties and cites the specific outstanding sum.
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DES Moixes
Iowa Supreme Court
Carlson Hybrid Corn Co
Orchid Diet For Shivering Sheep
Woodland Hills California reports 800 newly shorn sheep collapsed after a rainy weekend. Lighting director Wilkins sheltered 100 in his orchid hothouse and treated others with penicillin. Surviving sheep later nibbled on Wilkins orchids, some worth more than the livestock.
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Woodland Hills
Calif
Wikins
Wilkins
National Broadcasting Co
Dust Storm Ties Death in Three Car Crash West of Genoa
A blowing dust storm near Genoa, Iowa, is blamed for the death of Lynva Caldwell Perthcrex, 58, in a three car crash about four miles west of Genoa on U.S. 20. The storm caused near whiteout conditions, delaying aid and hampering emergency response as the accident occurred during the dusky weather.
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Hugo
Cato
Iowa
Lynva Caldwell Perthcrex
Genoa
U.S
Zere
Colorful Campaign Ends In Baltimore
Voters in Baltimore weigh a lively campaign as a Democrat faces re election and a Republican challenger aims to win. The event centers on whether Thaia DAlssanéco should be replaced after four years in office with Samuel Hopens masa named as the Republican hopeful.
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Baltimore
Campaum
Charles of
Barrersans
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