Costa Rica Battles Rebel Surge Near San Jose
Mustang fighters patrol El Coco airfield near San Jose as the OAS probes Nicaragua denials. Nicaragua says it took no part while rebels seize two ATG trainer planes at Rivas and Costa Rica readies U S aid and training. Calderon Guardia named rebel supreme commander after arrival from abroad.
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U.S
Jose Figueres
U. S
Robert Woodward
San Jose
Costa Rica
el Coco
Nicaragua
Sion
OAS Commission
Managua
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
ATG
Rivas
OAS Council
Costa
Calderon Guardia
Cosca
Deadline Set for Press Women Contest Entries
Winston-Salem reports the North Carolina Press Women contest deadline is January 31. Contest chairman Elizabeth Trotman of the Winston-Salem Journal announced the date and noted that entries should be mailed to subchairmen Frances Walker, Jane Hall, Catherine Fassett, and Almetta Brooks by month’s end. The award banquet will be held at Chad Hill on March 12.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina Press
Elizabeth Trotman
Winston-Salem Journal
Chad Hill
Trotman
Frances Walker
Transylvania Times
Brevard
Jane Hall
News and Observer
Raleigh
Catherine Fassett
Twin City Sentinel
Almetta Brooks
Sarge New Qurgau
Market in Prospect at High Point Furniture Show
Buyers returned with optimism at the High Point market as furniture and floor coverings dealers expect strong orders for top values. Officials note registration tails off late in week two but buyers may place orders after closing. second arrivals may boost traffic tomorrow.
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Ers
High Point
Knowland Defends Assertion on Mission and Patience
The article reports on Knowland defending a cautious stance over the airmen incident. Senators urge patience and support for the U.N. efforts, while condemning imprudent rhetoric that could endanger the captives. Eisenhower appeals for restraint and a measured response amid debate over China blockade options.
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Bill Knowland
Eir
United Nations
Sen. George
D-Ga
Chl Oo Yestern
Knowland
China
Sen
H. Alexander Smith
Far East
Pepets
Peets
Smith
U.N
Wiley
R-Wis
Foreign Relations Committee
Eisenhower
Hicker
Iowa
Capehart
R-Ind
Aiken
Nautilus Begins Nuclear Submarine Trial Run
The Nautilus, first of seven atomic powered submarines, started a 36 hour builder's trial in Long Island Sound from Groton. Cmdr Eugene P Wilkinson led the voyage at 12 knots as Sea Wolf and more ships planned for under Eisenhower budget support.
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Groton
Conn
Electric Boat Division
General Dynamics Corp
Cmdr
Eugene P. Wilkinson
San Diego
Calif
Long Island Sound
Eisenhower
Congress
General Dynamics
Byrd Seeks Defense Budget Revisions Amid Cuts
Senators call for trimming postwar defense outlays as Air Force and Navy totals loom large. Ellender Dworshak plan to press cuts in military aid and economic assistance while H Alexander Smith notes overall request could be trimmed. Taber backs a thorough review with potential savings elsewhere.
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Douglas
Ellender
D-La
Dworshak
R-Idaho
Senate
Congress
Taber
R-Ny
House
Ations Committee
Armed Services
McCarthy Fires Back At Johnston Over Senate Probe
Senator McCarthy challenged Sen. Johnston as a Senate subcommittee probed his charges. He cited 69 of 80 cases as resolved or removed from the payroll under loyalty and security programs. He urged a fuller department report, called the panel’s findings fraudulent, and suggested motives to revive Millard E. Tydings’ trial.
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McCarthy
Senate
Department
Sas
Peseestiagh
Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
Tydings
Bills Move as Speaker Ill and Aims to End Old Age Liens
Sen B H Winters of Avery proposes a bill to repeal the current lien requirement on property for old age assistance. The measure would void all existing liens and bar any further funding from lands or property of recipients. The House speaker, recently ill with a stomach ulcer, is noted in context of a busy legislative session.
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Bryant
Moore
B. H. Winters
Avery
Sen. Winters
American Child Hospital Visits Rise in a Year
Life insurance statistics show about one in five American children are hospitalized annually and the typical stay lasts around five days.
Legislators and Hodges Clash Over Highway Plans
North Carolina lawmakers and Gov. Hodges debated highway needs and a proposed bond issue after the commission urged a six million bond and higher taxes. Representatives Graham, Turner, and Uzzell pressed for more information while Hodges urged detailed analysis before action.
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General Assembly
Hodges
Lattimore Indictment Dismissed
A court dismissed the Lattimore indictment while agreeing with the main charge in spirit, ruling that the phrase follower of the Communist line is vague and invites undefined jury speculation, making the definition unclear for ordinary jurors.
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Dal
Youngham
Tiny U S Army motor wire length rivals mile in small size
A minute motor used by the U S armed forces packs nearly a mile of wire inside. It is smaller in diameter than a half dollar and shorter than a cigarette, highlighting remarkable miniaturization in military tech.
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U. S
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