Soviet Central Committee defends Stalin in long wartime era statement
The 6,000 word Pravda resolution argues Stalin enjoyed popular support and that fears of capitalist encirclement plus postwar conditions prevented leaders from opposing him. It portrays later crimes as revealed after his death and counters Western criticism of Moscow’s anti Stalin campaign. The two page text aired by Moscow radio.
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Soviet Union
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Central Committee
Soviet Communist Party
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Pravda
Moscow Radio
Kremlin
Europe
United States
West
Lin
Iet
Lavrenty) Beria
Steps Toward Reviving Steel Talks
The United Steelworkers strike of 650000 members faces a possible return to bargaining as both the union and steel industry show willingness to resume talks. Federal mediator Finnegan reached out to gauge status and offer help while indicating no concrete resumption plans before Independence Day. U S Steel spokesmen say they have not been contacted and remain open to resolving the dispute.
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United Steelworkers
Basic Steel Industry
Goldberg
Finnegan
U.S. Steel
The Grass Is Greener Pasture Tales and Freedom
In a pastoral allegory by Robert L. Dieffenbacher a cow noses through a fence chasing greener grass in a neighboring field. The piece argues freedom of choice exists in America but warns against seeking stability only in distant pastures and stresses God’s constant presence to avoid various forms of slavery.
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Robert L. Dieffenbacher
D.D
NEA
Explosions Shake Queens Atomic Lab No Radiation Hazard Claimed
Two blasts hit the Sylvania Electric plant in Bayside Queens injuring nine. The Atomic Energy Commission said there is no radiation danger outside the building as investigators confirm the incident was not nuclear in origin. Police say around 200 workers were present. ambulances rushed the seriously injured to Flushing Hospital.
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New York
Queens
Atomic Energy Commission
Sylvania Electric Products Co
Sylvania Electric Products Company
Bayside
Lee
The
AEC
Manhattan
Emoe
Long Island
Flushing Hospital
Eisenhower Signs 21 Bills At Gettysburg Farm
President Eisenhower signed 21 measures including a 34.66 billion defense bill and an 863.1 million public works bill for TVA and related agencies. He described feeling stronger as aides traveled from Washington for a hour long session at his farm.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Congress
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
White
House
James C. Hagerty
Iashionitie
Sansein
School Aid Fight Enters Final Rounds
Washington reports the House debating federal school construction aid in a $1.6 billion bill. Key clash centers on Rep Powell anti segregation amendment aiming to block funds for states not complying with the Supreme Court ruling. Administration Republicans push amendments to distribute funds by need and boost local building efforts, with final votes expected late week.
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Ponee
Supreme Court
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Truman
Congress
Prsident
Eisenhower
Ce Teo
Eisenhow
Bacon
Steel Strike Situation At A Glance
The Associated Press reports the steel industry amid contract talks with United Steelworkers targeting three major producers US Steel Bethlehem Republic. About 650000 workers idle and 90 percent of basic steel idle as 22 demands remain unresolved. Federal mediation director seeks talks before possible government intervention. No bargaining talks scheduled as shortages ripple into construction oil rail sectors.
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Associated Press
Basic Steel Industry
United Steelworkers
American
Steel
Bethlehem
Republic
State's 1956 Business Growth Hits $69 Billion
Coastal North Carolina expansion plans anchor growth as 19 new plants and expansions push investment to $51.37 million with 2,462 anticipated jobs and a $7.16 million payroll. Fisheries report notes terrible weather reducing shrimp, oyster, and shellfish catches. scallops up sharply. Board’s two day summer session ends tomorrow under Gov. Hodges.
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N.C
Patna
North Carolina
A. H. Grant
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Grant
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
West
C. Gehrmann Holland
Holland
Hodges
Polish Poznan upheaval tightens East frontier
Berlin reports that Red Polish forces sealed the East German border to halt fleeing rebels after a three day Poznan revolt. Western accounts claim up to 1 000 dead and 240 tanks used to restore order, with mass arrests and a widespread purge feared as police hunt insurgents.
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Wilson Faces More Questioning on Military Spending
Secretary Wilson and Adm. Radford testified before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee reviewing air power. They defended a $800 million Air Force funding increase despite opposition and warned against an unchecked arms race with the Soviet Union.
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Cline Tie Enen Ha
Eisenhower
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D-La
Chavez
D-Nm
A. Wilson
Pat
Soviet
Russia
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Helicopters Move 128 Bodies From Grand Canyon Crash Site
Helicopter crews began removing 128 bodies from wreckage of two airliners that collided in flight over the Grand Canyon. Investigators from the Civil Aeronautics Board and safety groups joined pilots and engineers as winds and currents limited operation while the search continued.
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R. P. Parshall
Washington
Civil Aeronautics — Bureau of Safety
Anioes
Civil Aeronautics Authority
TWA
Loseles
James Womack
Los Aealen
Arizona-California
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Mansfield and Hoover Propose Food Aid to Iron Curtain Nations
Senate Democrat Mansfield urged gifts and sales of surplus farm commodities to all Iron Curtain countries with guarantee the aid reaches the people. Hoover Jr. offered free Red Cross food shipments to Poland amid Poznan unrest and population hunger. The moves aim to counter Soviet diplomacy and economic pressure while aiding destitute citizens.
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Mansfield
D-Mont
Herbert Hoover Jr
Poland
Poznan
Hoover
American Red Cross
United States
Iron Curtain
Russia
Senate
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Democratic National Committee
Revised Typewriter Keys Flop
Government typists will continue to use the standard keyboard as the General Services Administration said the simplified keyboard did not raise output. Ten typists using the new layout showed little improvement and were less accurate than peers on the standard. Dr Earl P of Pennsylvania State University led the tests, finding results favoring left hand use but concluding government adoption cannot be justified.
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Washington
General Services Administration
Earl P
Pennsylvania State University
GSA
Air Tragedy Leaves Deepening Shock And Grief In Many Homes
Unclear pages recount two airliner crashes near Grand Canyon Arizona killing 128 aboard United Air Lines Flight 71 and Trans World Airlines Flight 2. Kansas City area families mourns include a new mother’s husband and infant. distant relatives await news as officials confirm casualties and survivors.
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Ariz
Arizona
Trans World Airlines
United Air Lines
Associated Press
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Transorld Airlines
Kansas City
Dennis J. Phelan Jr
John
Los Angeles
TWA
Robert F. Shirley
United
Jack
Kansas
Fremont
Neh
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