Iowans Focus on Roosevelt Bid in California Primary
The Associated Press reports California voters in the 26th District Democratic race show James Roosevelt as a high profile test of his name and personality amid his estranged wife’s charges. Across Iowa and South Carolina, GOP and Democratic contests shape the political landscape with notable figures including Leo Hoegh and Governor James Byrnes successor race.
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Associated Press
California
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Iowa
Leo A. Hoegh
GOP
Hoegh
James F. Byrnes
Burnet R. Mayyank
Redding
Socrats
Democratic National Committee
Robert L. Condon
Stephen Mitchell
Atomic Commission
Condon
Nevada
Blcan
Goodwin
Richie
Graves
Knight
Earl Warren
Laniel Faces Pressure as Indochina Policy Sparks Clash
In Paris Premier Laniel fights for survival as Indochina policy sparks attacks in the National Assembly. Socialists and Communists intensify bouts with his allies, bid for a confidence vote looms, and Bidault returns from Geneva amid Molotov remarks.
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Paris
Joseph Laniel
National Assembly
Indochina
Laniel
Georges Bidault
Bidault
V. M. Molotov
Geneva
New Labor Director Sworn In in Raleigh
Frank Crane was sworn in as North Carolina labor commissioner at the State House ceremony, filling the vacancy created by the death of Forrest H. Shuford. Governor Umstead praised Crane from within the department and noted internal promotion as an incentive for state workers.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State House of Representatives
Frank Crane
Forrest H. Shuford
W. A. Devin
State Supreme Court
Crane
Union County
Umstead
Shuford
Department of Labor
Russia urges immediate talks on Indochina peace plan
Geneva dispatch reports a Soviet demand that the Indochina peace conference begin discussions immediately on a political settlement, without awaiting a cessation of hostilities. The move underscores pressure for early diplomacy amid ongoing war.
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Geneva
Russia
Stevens Defends Army Role Amid McCarthy Clash
Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens says he has had a rough but steadfast tenure and never considered quitting. In a West Point commencement address he alludes to his Senate testimony over the McCarthy dispute and recalls speaking through an interpreter during a Formosa trip.
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N.Y
Robert T. Stevens
Sen. McCarthy
Rwis
U.S. Military Academy
Army
Senate
Formosa
Washington
Dulles Sees Early Asia Clash as Peace Talks Drag
Secretary of State Dulles charged the Communists with stalling Geneva peace talks while widening their Indochina war effort. He plans a Western speaking trip and indicated no immediate Congress request to intervene in Southeast Asia. He cited defects from the Soviet Union and progress on Trieste talks, and urged a meeting of American republics ministers over Guatemala arms from Communist Europe.
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Dulles
Geneva
Indochina
Korea
Congress
Southeast Asia
Eisenhower
United States
Soviet Union
Italy
Yugoslavia
Trieste
London
Europe
Show Of H Bomb Proposed For Global Demonstration
Atomic Energy Commissioner Thomas E. Murray proposed a 1954 hydrogen bomb demonstration for representatives of all nations, including the Soviet Union. He argued unveiling a war model could deter conflict by exposing modern warfare’s horror and urging peace and reason over violence.
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Washington
Atomic Energy
Thomas E. Murray
United States
Russia
Murray
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Thhe Catholic University of America
Four Persons Found Shot To Death In New Jersey Home
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, N J Four persons a father mother and their two children were found shot to death in their home in what police theorize was a triple murder and death by own action The father Frank Waller 44 his wife Geneva age not given and their sons Richard 12 and Douglas 10 appear to have been shot with a .22 caliber revolver The bodies were found shortly after 8 am after a daughter living in Boonton called police worried about the welfare of the family following an argument the day before
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Troy Hills
N. J
Leo D'Orsi
Frank Waller
Geneva
Richard
Douglas
S. Beverwyck Rd
D’orsi
Boonton
North Jersey
Dors
Bidault Sees Hope as Indochina Talks Continue
French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault says progress at the nine party Indochina peace conference suggests a path to future agreement. He stresses conciliation and acknowledges unresolved major issues while awaiting Molotov's major policy declaration and Eden's planned remarks.
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Geneva
Georges Bidault
France
Remier Joseph Laniel
Bidault
V. M. Molotov
Anthony Eden
Indochina
Supreme Court adjourns for summer after key gas ruling
Washington reports the Supreme Court adjourned for the summer after issuing several decisions. The most notable allows federal control of prices for gas sold across state lines, with a 5-3 vote granting the FPC authority to fix rates for natural gas produced by Phillips Petroleum Co. and sold to pipelines for interstate use. Justice Jackson did not participate. The ruling could affect over 2,300 independent gas producers.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Phillips Petroleum Co
Jackson
Cohn Continues On Stand In Army Hearings
Roy M. Cohn testified that Army Counselor John G. Adams warned of an embarrassing report to deter the McCarthy subcommittee from subpoenaing loyalty board members. Cohn, 27, backed the McCarthy camp’s claim the Army tried to shield itself as Senate hearings continued on the McCarthy investigation into communism in the Army.
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Washington
Roy M. Cohn
Army
John G. Adams
McCarthy Subcommittee
Cohn
Adams
Subcommittee
McCarthy
McCarthy Army
Sen. McCarthy
Pvt
G. David Schine
Sen
Symington
D-Mo
Clark Clifford
Clifford
Truman
White House
Stevens
Mundt
R-Sd
Ray H. Jenkins
Sen. McClellan
D-Ark
Kirke B. Lawton
Ft. Monmouth
Charlotte Armory Burns at Dawn as Fire Chiefs Look On
Charlotte’s old armory auditorium burned to the ground at dawn, leaving only the basement and outer walls. Built for 175000 in 1929 to host the United Confederate Veterans convention, walls collapsed as firefighters fought the blaze. Delegates to the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs witnessed the blaze from nearby.
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Charlotte
United Confederate Veterans
Southeastern Assn. of
Sdawn
Higgins Named Associate Justice to North Carolina Supreme Court
Gov. Umstead names Carlisle Higgins a Winston-Salem attorney and former U. S. attorney to fill the vacancy created by Sam J. Ervin Jr. He has long political and legal service in North Carolina from Alleghany County, UNC, the legislature, and postwar DOJ prosecutor work. Higgins will join the court after the fall term, with oath likely in August.
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Raleigh
Umstead
Carlisle Higgins
Winston-Salem
State Supreme Court
Sam J. Ervin Jr
U. S. Senate
Higgins
Alleghany County
University of North Carolina
State House of Representatives
State Senate
11Th Judicial District
U. S
Middle District
Department of Justice
Tojo
Myrtle Bryant
Sparta
Supreme Court
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Byporiso
French Claim Vast Destruction Near Hanoi
French high command said air and ground strikes on two Vietminh attack bases near Senho destroyed rebel hideouts and killed 110. Vietminh posts 25 miles northwest of Hanoi reported 30 militiamen killed. General Paul Ely arrived in Saigon to lead military and political efforts in Indochina.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Senho
Hanoi Haiphong
High
Red River
Saigon
Raoul Salan
Ely
Annam
Larson Testifies On Employes in Unemployment Plan Debate
Washington. Undersecretary Arthur Larson warned the House Ways and Means Committee the nation risks dividing workers into first and second class employes under Eisenhower's unemployment proposals. He described plans to cover all employers, including those with one worker, to prevent second class status and public relief dependence. The program, dating from 1935, aims to preserve income and buying power during layoffs.
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Washington
Arthur Larson
Ontin
House
Ways and Means
Eisenhower
Larson
Eisenhower Defends Program At Chestertown Commencement
President Eisenhower defended his legislative program as strengthening national security without overstepping federal powers. Speaking at Washington College Chestertown he urged measured action on social security agriculture tax reform and housing while warning against government “busybody” overreach. He then traveled to Dover and back, praising executive and diplomatic leadership during a decisive era.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Washington College
Chestertown
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