Dixon-Yates sues government for contract expenses
The Dixon-Yates power group filed a claim in the U S Court of Claims seeking 3 534 778 for expenses tied to the cancelled private power plant contract in the Tennessee Valley Authority area The Mississippi Valley Generating Co led the suit with E H Dixon president Also note Wenzell a Budget Bureau consultant and First Boston Corp figure drew criticism for a potential conflict of interest.
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Turncoat Reaches Hong Kong
Richard Roger Tenneson 22, a former war prisoner and GI, arrived in Kowloon from Red China and held a news conference in a Red Cross room. He claimed he is not for or against communism but accepts Chinese charges of germ warfare evidence and expects hostility at home. He said his return was prompted by various reasons beyond homesickness.
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Diet members urge U S ambassador on Asia atomic center
Three Diet members today urged Ambassador John M. Allison to back an Asia atomic energy center to promote peaceful uses of atomic energy. They noted reports the center could be located in Japan with possible alternative sites in the Philippines or Ceylon.
Congressmen Speculate On Eisenhower Run in 1956
Congressional leaders from both parties weighed Eisenhower's health and a possible bid for a second term. Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson said he hopes the president's recovery allows him to decide, while GOP leaders Halleck and Arends expressed confidence in a future run. New Hampshire Governor Lane Dwinell announced plans to seek Eisenhower delegate support. Adlai Stevenson criticized the administration's security policy as Kefauver eyed a Friday announcement per Times reports.
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Shuman Backs Soil Bank Plan
Chicago reports Charles B of a large farm group endorses a soil bank within flexible price support. The plan would remove acres to build soil and rent them to the government, possibly paying in surplus commodities. Delegates seek reaffirmation of flexible price support and will vote on the soil bank proposal.
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U N observers probe Israel raid on Syrian lake posts
Reports clash over casualties after Israel attacked Syrian positions along the Sea of Galilee. Israel claimed 55 Syrians killed with 29 missing and 12 wounded. Syria reported 28 dead and unknown others. U N officials weighed both tallies while British Prime Minister Eden warned the dispute remains highly dangerous.
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Eisenhower Holds Bipartisan Review On Foreign Policy
President Eisenhower met with congressional leaders from both parties to review foreign and defense programs. Democratic Senate Armed Services Chair Russell called the defense program fair, while committees will seek detailed scrutiny. White House aides highlighted expanded foreign aid and overseas information efforts.
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Ford Foundation Grants Half Billion to Colleges and Hospitals
The Ford Foundation announced a historic gift of about 500 million dollars to private colleges universities and hospitals nationwide. Grants include 90 million for medical schools and large sums to Harvard Yale Chicago NYU and others with amounts tied to 1954 55 payrolls and half paid next July 1.
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Youngsville Bank Robbed of $2,000
Two armed white men robbed the Youngsville branch of the Durham Bank and Trust Co. around noon today escaping north in a gray 1949 four door Ford. About $2,000 was taken. The car’s NC license was reported as N-19096 or N-1096. No one was harmed. The crime follows other regional bank robberies in recent years.
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UN Vote Looms On 18 Nations Admittance
Security Council plans a showdown vote on admitting 18 nations to a new U N group amid likely veto by major powers. Behind the scenes talks aim to broker East West accord as the Assembly backs Eisenhower Open Skies with 53 to 5 in favor. The Soviet line opposes arms reduction and nuclear ban while urging priority for disarmament talks. membership package progress stalls with 52 delegations already backing it.
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Notorious Turncoat Surrenders To Police
Noted German defector Otto John returned to West Germany and surrendered to security police in Bonn. He flew from East Berlin after crossing yesterday and is being held while West German prosecutors question him. John, once head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, had long been linked to Allied intelligence and Soviet espionage suspicions.
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Brucker Visits Quemoy Amid Formosa Strait Tensions
Secretary of the Army Brucker visits Quemoy island in the Formosa Strait as Chinese artillery positions loom nearby, signaling heightened military alert in the area and drawing attention to potential U.S. stance on the Taiwan crisis.
Atom Exhibit Draws Record Tokyo Visitors
TOKYO A American produced atoms for peace exhibition drew 358,557 visitors over a 40 day showing in Tokyo. The event highlighted scientific progress and attracted large crowds to the display.
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Murder trial set for Lane shooting case in Lau rinburg area
Judge Seawell ordered jurors to report as testimony begins in the Clyde Lane death case. Curtis Goins testified that Stella Seals fired the shot, with Goins aiding a wounded man to a doctor as lawmen later recovered a .38 pistol from a nearby stream.
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Chandler Inaugurated Today in Kentucky
Franklin Fr isky Frankfort Ky Albert Benjamin Happy Chandler was inaugurated as governor promising a trustworthy administration. The 57 year old Democrat, who staged a political comeback, won by 128 976 votes over Edwin R Denney and said he would conduct state affairs with confidence, love, and respect from Kentuckians. He spoke of keeping the administration free of suspicion and degradation.
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North Carolina Colleges Share Ford Foundation Grants
Ford Foundation will award more than 5.2 million to North Carolina private colleges and universities. Duke University received 2.38 million, with additional grants announced for Belmont Abbey, Guilford, High Point, and Wake Forest among others. several schools await final figures. Duke and other leaders in teacher training saw increased gifts.
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