Opening day at furniture market dampened by rain
A steady July shower reduced attendance on opening day of the Southern Furniture and Rug Market in the exposition building. Registrations rose to a steady pace with 1,669 visitors, 156 fewer than last July’s opener, as retailers browsed upper floors for trends and suppliers reported cautious optimism.
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Furniture Mart
Dave Gillespie
Ers
Broyhilly, Lenoir
Carolinas
Sanders
Dallas
High Point
H. B. Hoopes
Brandt Cabinet Works
Hagerstown
Os Etesenes
Pers
Daid
East German Reds Claim U S Agents Arrested in Poznan Uprising
East Germany said it arrested U S intelligence agents tied to the Poznan revolt in Poland. Fritz Beyling said the suspects were seized before the uprising two weeks ago and that American dollars were found. Col. Borrmann warned Western reporters may attend trials.
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Berlin
Unisl East A
U.S
Poznan
Fritz Beyling
Beyling
U. S
West Berlin
West Germany
Ernest Borrmann
Borrmann
Pozman
Reds
1St Hesse
U. S. Wuert
Hesse
Otto
Greek Islands Hit by Tremor. Death Toll Rises
Aegean islands south of Greece faced tidal waves after a quake. Prime Minister Karamanlis reports 42 killed and 51 injured on Thira Santorini. most victims were women and children. Rescue teams aid survivors as Greek and foreign aid channels open.
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Aegean
Greece
Constantine Karamaniis
Thira
Sanmtorintex
Sintorini
Cyprus
Poo G'attaires
American Red Cross
Washington
Athens
Byron Evans
Theodore Jaeckel
Press Aeckel
U. S
Ed Santorini
Lincoln Portraits Emphasize Kindness Behind the Eyes
The article notes universal Lincoln portrait features the kindness in his eyes and patience. It argues the living influence of Lincoln on people, citing acts of courtesy in dining rooms and service as reflections of his enduring example guiding behavior toward goodness and faith.
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Robert L. Dieffenbacher
D. D
NEA
Illinois
Abraham
Lincoln
Steel Talks May Begin Thursday
Federal mediators fixed Thursday as the probable day to begin joint meetings in Pittsburgh of industry and union representatives to end the steel strike. Joseph F. Finnegan announced the plan after preliminary meetings with David J. McDonald and union counsel. A 10 day strike has idled about 730,000 workers.
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Washingtonip
Pittsburgh
Joseph F. Finnegan
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Aete
Finnegan
David J. McDonald
United Steelwork
Arthur Kers
Sion
Finne Mediation Service
Ial Asst
Robert H. Moore
Khrushchev Faces Accusations Of Insults At Moscow Banquet
British papers allege Nikita Khrushchev insulted Western representatives at a Moscow banquet celebrating Red Air. Western diplomats question the reports as exaggerated while noting Khrushchev and Premier Bulganin appeared drunk and debated who should speak.
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London
Nita Krushchev
Moscow
Khrushchev
Red Air
Bear iGen
Nathan Fostall
Nigel
Daily Mail
Andn
Birch
Twining
Bus '5
Daily Telegraph
Clement Named Democratic Convention Keynote Speaker
Gov. Frank G. Clement of Tennessee was chosen to keynote the Democratic National Convention opening night in Chicago. The 36 year old governor, seen as friendly to Adlai E. Stevenson, was selected after a three hour committee meeting amid debate among 13 members. Clement said he would do his best to represent the party and the American people.
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Chicago
Frank G. Clement
Tennessee
Adlai E. Stevenson
Bares
Clement
Democratic Party
Nashville
X 4
Stevenson
United States
James Doelle
Manheim
Germany
New York
Italia
Brooklyn
UN probes charges by Israel in desert ambush killings
U N observers investigated Israeli claims that two civilian employees of a Negev phosphate mine were killed in a desert ambush near the Jordan border. Jordan reported a civilian, likely Israeli, killed in cross border gunfire near Jerusalem with three companions captured. Israeli reports described seven armed assailants attacking a truck near Ein Hussub, with two killed and tracks leading toward the Jordan frontier. Security precautions and violence continued around Jerusalem and other locales as tensions rose along the Jordan frontier.
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Jerusalem
W—U. N
Jordan
Israel
VU. N
Negev
Ein Hussub
Dead Sea
Samaria
Israeli Order
Ee Rachel
Civ Guard
Afuleh
Eisenhower to Seek Re election Says Senate Leader
Republican Senate Leader Knowland disclosed at Gettysburg College that President Eisenhower plans to run for a second term. Eisenhower appeared pale but improving after hospitalization and strategy talks with Capitol Hill leaders, confirming he is in the race despite recent illness.
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Gettysburg. Pa
Rieenhower
Senate
Knowland
Gettysburg College
James C. H
Nowland
Eisenhower
Capitol Hill
Waller Reed Army Hospital Iice
Denver
Retention Of Aid Cut Expected In Congress Vote
Congress moves on a three point six billion foreign aid bill cut from Eisenhower’s request. Rep. Passman says the House won’t raise the amount, even if the Senate approves more, while House Republicans refuse a concerted effort to restore funds. Eisenhower seeks substantial restoration and policy says mutual security cuts are not in the nation’s best interest. Leaders delay action on the separate appropriation bill as floor votes falter.
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Washington
Sen
D-Ga
Senate
George
House
Eisenhower
Rep
Passman
D-Ala
Appropriations Committee
Martin (Mass
Congress
Stevenson Delighted the To Run
Adlai E. Stevenson, Democratic presidential candidate, said he is delighted Eisenhower will run. In Albany, Governor Averell Harriman noted Eisenhower announced candidacy last February and illness should not affect that decision. Truman, in Chicago, declined to discuss Eisenhower health or his own future decisions.
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Truman
Independence
Eisenhower
Two Held In Attempt At Extortion In Queens Case
Westbury New York two men faces arraignment on extortion charges and falsifying a kidnapping claim. They allegedly sought 5000 from Beatrice Weinberger, mother of kidnapped baby Peter Weinberger. FBI plans to join case. no trace of the infant remains.
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Westbury
N. Y
Beatrice Weinberger
Ridgewood
Queens
Peter Weinberger
Weinberger
FBI
Robert F. Giebler
Jackson Heights
Gordon T. Rowell
Sunnyside
Giebler
Weinberge Queens Church
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Charleston
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Chester Rose
Larry Sarra
Greensboro
Fred Moffett
Spartanburg
Lacy High
Pension Plan For
Greek Islands
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