Britain, Nehru Press Quick Path to Formosa Cease Fire
London reports Nehru favors Nationalist China's participation in any Formosa conference. Britain supports the idea and urges a rapid cease-fire as groundwork for talks. France aligns with Britain and the United States in opposing Molotov's see conference proposal that would exclude Chiang Kai shek’s Nationalists.
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London
Nehru
China
Formosa
Britain
France
United States
V. M. Molotov
Chiang Kaishek
Paris
Se Oo
Moscow
William Hayter
Gov Hodges Defends Speeding Enforcement Methods
In a televised interview Governor Hodges defends Motor Vehicles Commissioner Ed Scheidt and the Highway Patrol for their methods to catch speeders. The remarks emphasize continued enforcement to curb speeding as a public safety measure.
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Durham
Gov. A
Ed Scheidt
Ees Eeee Highway Patrol
A. Ie
Matusow Discounted As Author
Rep. Walter says a book alleging false testimony by Harvey Matusow was written by someone else. Walter declines to name the author, promising details later. Matusow has affidavits saying he lied in trials and before committees.
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Washington
Rep
Walter
D-Pa
Harvey Matusow
Matusow
NBC
House Un-American Activities Committee
Clinton Jencks
Independent Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union
Democrats Set July 23 1956 Convention Date
National Chairman Paul M Butler announced the Democrats fixed July 23 in Chicago for their 1956 convention unless states change election laws. A late August option would require certification of presidential ballots in several states Massachusetts South Dakota and Connecticut. The party hopes leaders join a move to allow a later convention while Chicago remains the site chosen by a site committee.
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Washington
Demcrats
Chicago
Rmit
Paul M. Butler
Toctien
Pete Pi
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Connecticut
Butler
Chicaro
Five Year Old James Stanley Killed by Car in Front of Home
Five year old James Robert Stanley of 216 Woodbine Street died after being struck by an automobile in front of his home around 12 30 p m. Driver Jerry Bennett of 250 Woodbine Street said the child darted from behind a parked tractor trailer and ran into the path of the car. Bennett stated he slowed but could not avoid the impact.
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James Robert Stanley
Woodbine St
Jerry Bennett
Woodbine St. Nett
Bennett
Sto Trock
Atomic Trials Start New AEC Hydrogen Test Series
LAS VEGAS Nev An improved atomic trigger for H bomb to be first device in Atomic Energy Commission new test series starting tomorrow The predawn shot will be the 32nd at the AEC home test site and a major effort for the Livermore California laboratory which works on hydrogen weapons The opening test is set for a trench near 4000 yards from ground level with the device likely to be detonated as scheduled
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Las Vegas
America
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Ome
Livermore
Calif
Eee
Chiang Kai-shek vows to hold offshore islands with U S help
Chiang Kai-shek told reporters in Taipei that he will defend the Nationalists offshore islands Kinmen Quemoy Matsu and Penghu and expects United States assistance if the Communists attack. He said the defense of Kinmen and Matsu is essential to Taiwan and Penghu. The Nanjing defense ministry denied plans to withdraw troops from northern outposts as reports circulated about evacuations with U S help.
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Taipei
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
United States
Quemoy
Matsu
Aban
Chiang
Peiping Radio Ee Ne ‘Liberation
Tachen Islands
U.S. Ith
Peiping
Taiwan
Catan
China
Nationalist
Defense Ministry
Sach
Nanchishan
Pean
Quemoy Matsu
Kinmen
Republic of China
United Bagg
Penghu
Security Council Takes Up Formosa
United Nations diplomats met on Formosa as the Security Council discussed cease fire prospects in the Formosa Strait. Peru’s Victor Belaunde chaired as Communist China demanded Nationalist China be ousted before any cease-fire debate. The council approved examining New Zealand’s proposal as a first step toward settlement despite Soviet pressure.
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N. Y
U. N. Security Council
World Organization
Formosa Strait
Il-nation Council
Peiping
U.S
Tachen Islands
U.N
China
Chary
United States
Formosa
First
New Zealand
Shanghai
New Delhi
Moscow
India
Russia
Soviets
Two Phenix City Men Deny Part In Slaying as Murder Trial Opens
Arch Ferrell and Albert Fuller deny involvement as they face first degree murder charges in the Patterson slaying that toppled Phenix City crime. Alabama law allows accessories to be punished as equally guilty. Patterson’s son John, now attorney general, will not actively participate. trial details and order of proceedings to be decided.
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Phenix
Birmingham
Ala
Arch Ferrell
Albert Fuller
A. L. Patterson
Phenix City
Cane
Fuller
Alabama Atty
Si Garrett
Tal New
Galveston
Tex
Parent
Associated Press
Patterson
Birmingham County
Alabama
John
Loffice
Cecil Deason
Birming
Eisenhower Returns to White House After Georgia Trip
President Eisenhower, recovering from a slight cold, travels back to Washington from Georgia after visiting Humphrey's estate in Thomasville and stopping at Jock Whitney's Greenwood plantation en route from Spence Air Base. He travels with valet John Meoney and reports feeling better.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Hunt
Georgia
Treasury
Humphrey
Thomasville
John Meoney
Spence Air Base
Moultrie
Greenwood
John Hay
Jock) Whitney
New York
GOP 1956 Convention Site Debate Among Leaders
Washington Republicans discuss next year’s nominating convention site with President Eisenhower. Chicago and Philadelphia bid, with a subcommittee led by Hall to propose the site to the GOP National Committee. Democrats already chose Chicago. both cities have hosted similar in recent years.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Chicago
Philadelphia
Law
Hall
Republican National Committee
Army psychiatrist doubts Olson’s ability to aid in his own defense
A U S Army psychiatrist testified that Sergeant Willie H. Olson, a Korea War captive, appeared not capable of cooperating in his defense and showed latent schizophrenia though never severe. The expert noted odd thinking but preserved intelligence, with panic reactions and limited memory during interviews at Ft Bragg martial court proceedings.
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FT. Bragg, N.C
M.set
Willie H. Olson
Korea
Olson
Army
Abend
Ol Son
Essac Eal Soe
Olson Poe
Olsen Batagy
Olsen
Pris- More
Boy Electrocuted In Kite Incident In Wichita Falls
Don ney Dee Taylor, 12, died yesterday in Wichita Falls Texas after a kite with a long thin conductor touched a power line. Police investigated the accident as a tragic mishap with no foul play suspected.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Donney Dee Taylor
Railway Workers End Strike in Southern States
About 600 idle Southern Railway workers in Atlanta returned to work as the walkout ended there. Nearly 1,000 in Knoxville resumed duties after Tuesday's stoppage, with Birmingham Chattanooga and Asheville workers also coming back. A mass meeting in Knoxville declared disputes would be handled through regular channels and promised no reprisals.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Knoxville
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Asheville
S. A. Scarborough
Lct
Sheree
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