State Dept Pressures EDC With Fund Threat Over Ratification
The State Department urged withholding foreign aid from France and Italy until they ratify the European Defense Community. Assistant Secretary Livingston Merchant testified on a $3.5 billion aid program, saying French ratification is excellent despite government changes. General Gruenther warned of stronger Soviet forces and stated new weapons won’t reduce allied manpower needs. Wilson supported a $3.497 billion aid request for fiscal 1955, stressing deterrence and limited manpower increases as defense priorities.
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State Department
France
Italy
Livingston Merchant
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Laniel
Merchant
U.S
Europe
Marghant
Margrave
Belgium
Germany
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Alfred M Gruenther
Russia
Gruenther
Defense
Charles Wilson
Eisenhower
Wilsont
Free World
Wilson
Epee
Geneva Delegates Begin Eighth Week with Indochina Session
Geneva delegates open the eighth week of talks with a nine nation restricted Indochina session led by Anthony Eden and V M Molotov. A second full session on the Korean phase was planned, while Western plans to suspend rather than end talks circulated amid uncertainty. Cambodian and Laotian leaders rejected direct talks with Viet Minh forces, warning of partition.
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Indochina
INS
Anthony Eden
V. M. Molotov
Yyunk Yung Tai
Tion
Hile
French Union
Vietmam
Eden
Molotov
International
Korea
United States
Walter Bedell Smith
Tan V. K. Krishna Menon
Bodies Found At Oakland Plant In Oakland
The body of a man tentatively identified as William Sparks of Oakland was found behind the Colorado Fuel and Iron Works in Oakland with two bullet holes in the back. Investigators said he may have been fired upon by a prowler who attempted to enter at the gate around 1 a.m. yesterday. Guards reported the exchange of shots during the incident.
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Oakland
William Sparks
Colorado Fuel and Iron Works
Watchman
Frank Tatum
Cart says army tried to bargain over Schine case
The testimony describes a push by the McCarthy group to leverage favors with Pentagon officials regarding Pvt. Schine. Roy Cohn is cited in tension with Army figures over potential overseas assignment and alleged threats to the army. Carr disputes Adams's version while detailing discussions on Stevens, Lawton, and possible politicking within the loyalty board saga.
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Schine
Cohn
Adams
Mr. Conn
John Adams
Roy
Stevens
Carr
Cohnt
Lawton
McCarthy
Pentagon
Pvt
Schire
Army
Kal E. Mundt
R-S.d
Robert F. Kenned
Oakland Woman Dies In Bayshore Freeway Crash
A fourth year old Oakland woman and two others were injured when their car crashed into a barrier on the Bayshore freeway. Police said the accident killed Mrs. Margaret Schultz of 748 2th picket and marked the first fatal highway crash involving vehicle occupants on the newly completed freeway.
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San. Francisco
Oakland
Bayshore
Margaret Schultz
Interesting Job Offered By East Bay Utility District
The East Bay Municipal Utility District seeks a Core Drill Operator for its Foundation Design Unit to operate trailer mounted rotary drill rigs for test borings. Starting salary is $345 monthly. two years drilling experience and a California driver's license are required. Civil Service exam registrations open through June 28 at the Oakland Personnel Office. Additional details available at EBMUD offices in Alameda Berkeley Lafayette Richmond and San Leandro.
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Oakland
East Bay
California
EBMUD
16Th Street
Alameda
Berkeley
Lafayette
Richmond
San Leandro
Police Hunt for 75000 Dollar Ransom in Arizona Kidnapping
In Phoenix the hunt continues for the 75000 dollar ransom paid for the release of Mrs. Herbert Smith, with Daniel Marsin jailed on kidnapping charges. A Brooklyn-born mother places Marsin as the abductor after her daughter identified him in a police lineup, while investigators gather evidence including a portable typewriter and a 1949 black Buick.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Evalyn Ann Smith
Marsin
Smith
Melessa
Daniel Dannyill Marsin
Herbert Smith
Brooklyn
Maricopa County
Ann
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