25 Jan 1957
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1957
Page
1
A four story brick loft building in New Haven burned with 112 workers inside. Four died nine others were critically injured and five missing as fire raged near the harbor. Victims and rescuers described chaotic scenes as flames shot from doors and windows and a collapsed wall left a wedge shaped gap.
In Venice Italy a warden’s testimony unsettles the Wilma Montesi trial as Montagna’s lawyers face allegations of pressuring witnesses. Montagna is among defendants accused of perjury over Wilma Montesi's death in April 1953. The affair has rocked government circles since its resurfaced in 2% years.
A witness accuses Montagna of possessing a key to the lodge and hiding facts about Wilma’s death near the Capocotta hunting lodge. Prosecutors say Montagna and defense allege a cover behind a façade, while Gianpiero Piccioni faces charges over Wilma’s death with Alida Valli named as alibi.
AFL-CIO leaders face a rocky year as unions clash over cooperating with a Senate racketeering probe. J B, IUE president, calls for AFL-CIO council action after union officials refuse to testify. Jurisdictional battles persist among former AFL and CIO unions as December merger deadlines loom.
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations panels summoned Secretary Dulles for more questioning on Eisenhower’s plan to counter communism in the Middle East. Senator Humphrey forecast at least two weeks of hearings while Senator Aiken criticized what he called harassment. House committee, by contrast, approved the resolution 24-2 with minor changes and kept funding provisions allowing up to 200 million dollars.
A Washington dispatch reports the Defense Advisory Committee on Professional and Technical Compensation proposed a new pay plan called Green Pasture. It shifts from length of service to pay based on contribution and productivity, with top officials expecting quick approval. The plan awaits Budget Bureau and President Eisenhower approval before Congress considers legislation.
The murder case of the Grimes sisters broadens with a skid row dishwasher Bennie Bedwill being questioned after being identified by five people as in the sisters’ company at two restaurants after their disappearance on December 28. He admitted being with two girls the night of December 28 but denied the Grimes sisters were present.
The FBI in New York arrested Ta. CuLl. Jack Dowvic, Myra Soble, and Jacob Albam in a suspected espionage case linked to a Russian spy ring. Officials hint the probe may involve others including Soviet officials as investigations advance.
United Nations diplomats seek options after Dag Hammarskjold reports Israel will not quit Gaza and Aqaba Gulf areas without Egyptian guarantees. Western officials discuss empowering the secretary general to deploy a UN force between Israel and Egypt and into Gaza and Sharm el Sheikh, facing likely opposition from Egypt Arab allies and the Soviet bloc.
Dave Gillespie reports the Southern Furniture Exposition Market showed a split trend as attendance neared weekend. Thursday’s 484 registrants boosted total attendance to 4160 with 102 Friday visitors, while activity dropped to a near standstill on all floors and many salesmen departed for weekend. Leo Heer, manager, praised the turnout and predicted strong attendance in early next week as retailers plan fresh visits.
Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission will begin a new series of low yield nuclear tests at the Nevada proving grounds near Las Vegas later this spring. The plan stresses tactical defense weapons over massive high yield devices and notes the USSR recently conducted another nuclear test in their series.
Three airmen in good condition were rescued after two U S Air Force Stratojet bombers collided off Cuba’s southwest coast. Maj James McGee McFarland Jr of Watstown Pa Maj Winfred Lynn of Paducah Ky and Lt James Edward Rose Jr of Dallas were brought to a hospital. Other crewmen were unaccounted for and searchers reported wreckage seen near Santa Barbara Isle of Pines.
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