Girard Appeal Heard Over Japanese Trial Authority
In Washington, lawyers for William S. Girard argued he is entitled to a habeas corpus order to avoid trial by Japanese courts. The government contends U.S. courts have no authority to intervene. the case centers on whether Girard acted on official duty and if Japan may claim concurrent jurisdiction under a U.S.-Japan agreement.
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William S. Girard
Earl J. Carroll
3.C
Japan
Atty
Oliver Gasch
Girard
Carroll
Gasch
Charles Girard
U. S
Defense Department
Ike Returns To White House Desk After Illness
President Eisenhower returns to his White House desk after a day in bed with a stomach ailment. He appears in good spirits at 10 a.m. and greets photographers with a broad smile. A prior medical bulletin said he would rest but left open a return to his desk.
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White House
Washington
Eisenhower
Pesident
Natty
Crocodile Found on W Ray Street seeks owner
Jerry Beck found a ferocious portable reptile after mowing near his grandmother's home. The animal was stunned and placed in a box at 307 W Ray St. The high school suggested a wire cage suspended in the local fish pool until the owner claims it.
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Open Skies Decision Urged for European Test Zone
United States urges European allies to decide quickly on adding an open skies test zone in Europe to initial disarmament talks with the Soviet Union. Harold Stassen suggests a high level NATO expert committee to study the European zone issue as talks continue in London and Washington.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Russia
Harold Stassen
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Stassen
Dulles
London
Legislature Considers Adjournment Change and Dates
In Raleigh the Senate weighs a House bill to let the 1959 Legislature convene mid January under a constitutional amendment approved by voters. The House passed a date shift to January by a 51 to 23 vote, setting the second Wednesday after the first Monday as the convening day. An amendment to elect officers before a brief recess was defeated. A Legislative Research Committee, urged by the House, would inform lawmakers on state matters. A Senate repeal of local tax exemptions for stored agricultural products would delay the issue two years, with an April 1 1959 effective date adopted for the measure.
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Canadian election shocks Liberals fall as Conservatives win
In a major upset, the Conservative party secures the most seats but fails to clinch a majority. Prime Minister Louis St Laurent signals resignation. Governor General Massey may invite John Diefenbaker to form a minority cabinet. Several Liberal ministers lose their seats. leadership questions loom.
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Prince Albert
Canada
Conservative
Regina
House of Commons
Diefenbaker
Louis St. Laurent
Louis St. Lawrent
Liberal Party
Vincent Massey
Tories
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Liberals
Socialist Ccf
Cooperate Commonwealth Federation
Social Credit Party
Diefenbaker Meneny
CCF
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Pearson
St. Laurent
C. D. Howe
Defense
Ralph Comte
Paul Hellyer
James McCann
Robert Winters
Labor
Milton Gregg
Justice
Stuart Garson
Veterans
Hughes Lapointe
Dulles Presses Allies First in Arms Talks
Secretary of State Dulles underscored U S reliance on allied views in disarmament talks and warned against bypassing partners to speed negotiations with the Soviet Union He signaled possible direct Stassen Zorin contact but insisted Allied approval governs any U S Russia talks He also noted Canada’s new government and Arctic disarmament questions.
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United States
Soviet Union
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France
Valerian Zorin
London
U.S
Stussen-Zorin
Russia
Arctic
Final adjournment of 1957 North Carolina Legislature planned at 11 a.m
The 1957 General Assembly aims to adjourn at 11 a.m. tomorrow after bills pass the enrolling office bottleneck. Representative George Uzzell proposed a sine die adjournment. If not ready, clocks will be stopped in the House and Senate to enforce the hour.
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George Uzzell
Rowan
House
Senate
South Split On Rights Strategy In Civil Rights Debate
Washington report notes Southern lawmakers split on how to handle amendments to a civil rights measure. Some seek to delay a vote while others push for a swift test. Southerners expect a House passage this week before facing a Senate fight.
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Senate
Judge Denies Non-Suit Move In Sheriff's Murder Trial
In Asheville North Carolina Superior Court Judge Hugh B Campbell refused a defense motion to non suit first degree murder and manslaughter charges against Sheriff Ashby Robinson tied to the slaying of Cohen Sprinkle outside an east Marion cafe on January 28 The state rested after ten witnesses and the defense reserved judgment on the non suit motion while arguments continued Witnesses testified Sprinkle begged for help and claimed the sheriff threatened to kill later dying from a gunshot wound
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Hugh B. Campbell
Ashby Robinson
Robinson
Cohen Sprinkle
East Marion
Campbell
McDowell County
G. C.sprinkle
M. W. Gordon
McDowell County Board of Commissioners
Sprinkle
Segregation Suits Heard By Court In Asheville
The 4th Circuit heard arguments on Virginia pupil placement laws that could bar Negro students from white schools by funding cuts. Newport News attorney T Justin Moore Sr said boards could misinterpret the law if denied entrance to a white school, while Judge Parker pressed if funding cuts effectively tell boards not to place Negroes. The panel tackles constitutionality, court jurisdiction, and Hoffman’s removal of discretion in Norfolk cases amid broader Southern school integration debates.
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Newport News
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John J. Parker
U.S. 4Th Circuit Court For Appeals
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Virginia
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Old Fort
North Carolina
U.S
Walter E. Hoffman
Governor laments Senate actions on two reform bills
Raleigh reports Gov Hodges and Atty Gen Patton voiced disappointment as the Senate defeated two House-passed measures aimed at financial disclosure by groups like the NAACP and criminalizing incitement to lawsuits. Hodges cited a future need for the laws and discussed state revenue plans tied to teacher compensation. A new multi million dollar titanium plant in Wilmington was announced as a long term boost to revenues.
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George Patton
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Wilmington
Mayflower II Remains 200 Miles Off Coast Awaiting Arrival
Mayflower II reported about 200 miles off Provincetown with little wind for sailing and unclear timing for its Plymouth stop. Captain Alan Villiers said delays could extend for days while forecasts of 9 mph winds offered slim relief. the ship is due to arrive by Saturday for the Mayflower Compact anniversary and then head to New York Harbor for summer tours.
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Samuel Penn
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