Humphrey Seeks Steps After Disappointing Job Report
Senator Humphrey commented on a government employment report showing unemployment rising to 5.198 million and total employment at 62.311 million. He warned against prolonged job losses while Eisenhower urged cautious optimism and Meany called the economy deeply troubled. Secretary Weeks warned of April outcomes but noted direction improves slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Humphrey
D-Minn
Eisenhower
Sen. Capehart
R-Ind
Afl-Cio
George Meany
New York
Weeks
Law of Sea Principle Approved
The World Conference on the Law of the Sea endorses a principle granting government owned ships immunity from other states only when they are on noncommercial government service on the high seas. The U S proposal defeats Soviet bloc demands for permanent immunity for large Communist fleets. The article states ships owned or operated by a state and used only on government non commercial service have complete immunity from other states while at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
U.S
Soviet Bloc
Stained Glass Windows Inspire Worship in Church
The piece compares people to stained glass, noting windows create a worshipful atmosphere when light from God shines through. Dark, unlit windows are described as black and dead, while bright ones invite reflection and inspire others toward faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Three Minute Cancer Test Trialed By Rennie Taylor
A three minute cancer test flashes red for danger and green for safety and is being tested in Los Angeles. Over 4 000 people have been tested with an estimated error rate of three to five percent. Dr Ludwig von Bertalanffy announced early results during a tour of research projects funded by the American Cancer Society. Among 700 women suspected of cervical cancer the test indicated cancer in 58 cases and 57 of these were malignant. Four found
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie Taylor
Science
Los Angeles
Ludwig von Bertalanffy
American Cancer Society
Bertalanffy
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Gates Presents Navy Reorganization Plan and Future Focus
Secretary Thomas S. Gates Jr outlines the Navy’s post year one changes, emphasizing undersea power with nuclear submarines and missile research. He notes 27 nuclear submarines authorized, shift from battleships to aircraft carriers, and stronger antisubmarine warfare as key priorities. Gates predicts a future Navy largely beneath the waves with missiles from subs.
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Washington
Thomas S. Gates Jr
Secretary of the Navy
America
Gates
Frost Not Widespread In North Carolina State
The Associated Press reports frost did not extend beyond high mountain areas in western North Carolina where temperatures dropped to 32 degrees. Low readings included Asheville 38, Raleigh 38, Greensboro 38, Charlotte 41, Wilmington 44, with highs from 59 to 67. Weather notes predict increased clouds and mild conditions tonight and tomorrow with rain likely.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Asheville
Charlotte
Raleigh
Greensboro
Wilmington
Wrong Number Bill Overcharged Cleveland Dog Pound
Ohio Bell admits error but says a $15 754 bill was sent to the city dog pound by mistake. Dog Warden A Rho den notes dogs cannot use the phone that much. The company re checked and says the bill is about normal and should have gone to police.
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Cleveland
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
A. Rhoden
Ohio Bell
Pair Found Slain On Granby Street In Apparent Murder Suicide
Hazel Russell and Coy Hampton, aged about 38 and 40, were found dead in a Granby Street duplex with a .22 revolver near Hampton. A note signed by Hampton claimed love and betrayal as the motive and indicated a murder suicide over the weekend. Police and medical examiners withheld final conclusions pending coroner’s arrival.
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Forrest Cates
Robert Marks
Hazel Russell
Coy Hampton
Granby Street
Hampton
Thomas Terrell
Hazel
Russell
Terrell
Tenta
David Cox
Eisenhower Signals Pause on Nuclear Tests If Research Succeeds
President Eisenhower said he would seriously consider halting further U S nuclear tests if this year’s Pacific series yields sufficient research information. He would act independently, depending on scientists’ assessment of necessary findings and test success. Kilian’s report on detection for an international ban may be partially released.
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Washington
Eisenhower
U.S
James R. Killian Jr
Killian
Bank Robbery at Lake View Seizes About 5000 Dollars
A robber entered Lake View Cash Depository at about 9 20 am toying as a customer then produced a revolver and forced two women to the floor. He took all money from a cash box and fled in a late model two tone car with North Carolina plates 5682. Bundles of cash were later found near Ashcote Swamp and in Fairmont. A suspect, Leighton Hester, is being sought by Robeson County authorities.
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Corrine Stanley
North Carolina
Robeson County
N.C
Ashcote Swamp
North Carolina Highway 41
Lake View
Fairmont
Lumberton
Mrs. Stanley
Ann Spivey
Eisenhower Says Economy Upswing Seen. No Tax Cut Now
President Eisenhower declared at a news conference that no emergency anti-recession action is needed at present and he sees real grounds to believe the economy is on the upswing. He noted unemployment rose about 25,000 in the March report and that tax action would be considered after Treasury and party leaders consult.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Secretary of the Treasury
Anderson
Wn Ae
Congress
Sen Kerr Scott Suffering Heart Attack In North Carolina
Burlington reported Sen Kerr Scott suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized at Alamance General Hospital. Dr G W Blair said he was not in shock and there was no heart failure. Scott, 65, had driven from his Alamance County farm to Graham for a driver’s license renewal when he felt ill.
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Burlington
N. C
Kerr Scott
North Carolina
Alamance General Hospital
G. W. Blair
Scott
Alamance County
Rebels Seize Cuba Radio TV Stations in Havana Uprising
Rebels seized Cuba's largest radio and TV stations in Havana and issued calls for a general strike. Workers walked off, communications were disrupted, fires erupted at CMQ headquarters near Hotel Nacional, and explosions occurred as fighting spread from the San Isidro waterfront district.
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Havana
Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
Banco Continental
San Isidro
First National City Bank
CMQ
Latin America
Hotel Nacional
Stepmother Claims Stompanato Planned to Marry Lana Turner
Chicago Tribune quotes Verena Stompanato saying her stepson loved Lana Turner and planned to marry her. She disputes Los Angeles police labeling him a gigolo, noting his desire to care for Cheryl and involvement in a romance that allegedly influenced the actress and her daughter.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune Today
John Stompanato
Lana Turner
the Tribune
Verena Stompanato
Woodstock
Los Angeles
Miss Turner
Stompanato
Lana
Amsterdam
Holland
Acapulco
United States
London
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