Youngest U.S. Turncoat Leaves China for Home
Samuel David Hawkins age 23, the youngest American to defect during the Korean War, arrived in Hong Kong saying he left the Communist mainland in disgust over Soviet killings in Hungary. He was met by U.S. Vice Consul Backe who ensured his citizenship remains intact and arranged a one way passport to the United States.
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Hong Kong
Samuel David Hawkins
Oklahoma City
Red China
U.S
S. M. Becke
Joan Lamb
British Red Cross
Hawkins
Red
China
U. S
M. Backe
Backe
United States
Milk Strike Violence Quietly Suppressed by Police Action
Police contained a dairy strike as farmers pressed for higher raw milk prices. No serious injuries occurred though arrests were made. About ten percent of the metropolitan milk supply was withheld affecting 48 of 381 processing plants, leaving households largely unharmed.
Thinking Itover Thinking Itover
The essay notes rapid subject shifts in thinking and how word double meanings shape ideas. It urges deeper reflection on ideals and spiritual stimuli, linking faith to daily living and asserting that faith without works is dead.
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R. L. Dieffenbacher
D.D
NEA
God
Teacher dies after saving pupils in fire
A teacher who led many children to safety before re entering the building died in the blaze. About 40 youngsters were injured and three remained in critical condition at the hospital in this city.
Communists Spend 29 Million in Propaganda Efforts in Japan
A Tokyo embassy spokesman told visiting U S editors that Communist propaganda expenditures in Japan last year totaled 29 million dollars.
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Tokyo
Japan
Mollet Ends Talks With the United States in Washington
French Premier Guy Mollet concludes discussions with U S officials in Washington aimed at healing rift over Egypt invasion and Israel policy. White House Secretary James Hagerty says progress was made at two conferences and a luncheon.
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Washington
Guy Mollet
James C. Hagerty
White House
Egypt
United States
United Nations
Mollet
Israel
Hagerty
U.N
Death Threat Linked To Labor Rackets Probe
Senator McClellan said the brother of a key witness in the labor rackets investigation received a death threat and that the FBI was handling the case. Carl Elkins, in Arizona, is brother of James Elkins, a Portland bootlegger and gambler testifying before the committee. The threat follows calls attempting to silence witnesses amid the probe into union and industry practices in Portland.
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Washington
Sen
McClellan
D-Ark
FBI
Carl Elkins
Arizona
James Elkins
Portland
Ore
Special
United States
Tallreten
McClel
Frank
Dave
Phoenix
Senate Committee
Committee Seeks More State Funds in 1957 59 Budget Hearings
In Raleigh the Joint Appropriations Committee enters day two of hearings on the 1957 59 budget with nine agencies asking for 906 676 above Advisory Budget Commission recommendations. The Probation Commission leads with requests totaling 161 577 first year and 156 567 second year for 27 extra officers and reduced caseloads. Additional asks include the Department of Motor Vehicles Armory Commission Paroles Personnel Symphony Society and Civil Air Patrol. The tax bill briefing also prompts questions about corporate tax changes and a proposed shift of tax relief between domestic and foreign firms amid AFL CIO opposition to lower corporate taxes.
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Raleigh
Joint Appropriations Committee
Advisory Budget Commission
State Probation Commission
J. D. Beaty
Beaty
Department of Motor Vehicles
State Armory Commission
Paroles Commission
Symphony Society
Civil Air Patrol
Joe Garrett
Joint Finance Committee
North Carolina
James Currie
Washington School Burns To Ground
The Washington Colored Elementary School in Washington North Carolina burned completely before 6 a.m. no one was inside and no injuries were reported. The school was insured for about 254000 with contents at 30000. This followed two other NC grade school fires this month and a death in Flat Rock incident nearby.
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Washington
N.C
Washington Colored Elementary
E. A. West
North Carolina
Franklin
Mount Airy
Flat Rock
Larry Adams
Cora Beasley
Coosa River Newsprint Raises Price On Newsprint
Coosa River Newsprint Co. announced a 5.50 per ton price increase effective April 1. President A. G. Wakeman cited higher costs for raw materials labor and freight since the last raise. The new price hits 135 a ton matching competitors.
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Coosa Point
Ala
Coosa River
A. G. Wakeman
Patton Attacks Civil Rights Legislation In Senate Testimony
North Carolina Attorney General George B. Patton denounced proposed civil rights legislation as vindictive and likely to spark more violence. He cited three amendments, warned against eroding state remedies, and said the measures could imperil school assignment law and place children in hostile environments.
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Patton
Senate Judiciary
Washington
North Carolina
George B. Patton
U.N. Debates Pause as U.S. Seeks Gaza Egypt Plan
The 80 nation General Assembly paused Middle East debate as the United States works on a compromise to withdraw Israeli troops from Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Henry Cabot Lodge consults with delegates on a proposal to place Gaza under UN administration and open Aqaba to all ships.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
Gaza Strip
Aqaba
Brennan Defends Red Stand
Supreme Court Justice Brennan tells Senate panel he favors congressional exposure of communists and says his 1954 remarks urged regaining perspective from witch hunts. He asserts communism as a US conspiracy and supports committee investigations with public confidence.
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Washington
William J. Brennan Jr
Supreme Court
Sen
McCarthy
Rwss
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Brennan
Berman
Eisenhower
Sherman Minton
New Jersey
United States
Congressional
Committee
Young Girl Recovers From Severe Burns
Judy White of Chelsea Massachusetts escapes a near fatal burn disaster after eight months in hospital. From 74 percent third degree burns she advances to celebrate her 13th birthday on the serious list’s removal. Doctors recall 50-50 odds but note 17 skin grafts 76 anaesthesias and multiple transfusions.
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Judy White
Susan Berquist
Neva
Ill
U.S. Naval Hospital
Judy
Chelsea
Mass
U. S. Naval Hospital
Lewis L. Haynes
Haynes
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