United States discusses solving Arab refugee problem in the Middle East
Washington reports the United States and allied governments are weighing a new international move to relocate about one million Arab refugees. Vice President Nixon urged urgency, while Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge is quietly exploring options at the United Nations. No specific plan yet. Arab countries and Israel not yet engaged. Egyptian papers denounce the talks as propaganda for Nasser.
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Flu Epidemic Breaks Out In California
California health officials investigate a flu outbreak affecting about 900 people in Davis and San Diego. The three day flu among nearly 100 girls at Davis is being assessed for links to an Orient epidemic as investigations expand to the San Diego Naval Training Center.
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Eisenhower Returns to Washington After Flight Delay
President Eisenhower arrived in Washington at 9 25 a m from Williamsburg Va after a 40 minute Langley Air Force Base hold caused by electrical trouble in the Columbine IIs starting mechanism The White House called off the morning session with Republican leaders and Eisenhower spoke briefly with officers at the MATS terminal before boarding a substitute plane flown by Capt Sam Ganci.
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Army Officer Pleads Guilty In Trial
Army Col. John C. Nickerson Jr. pleaded guilty to 15 charges for disobeying orders in handling secret information. The government dropped espionage and perjury counts at trial opening, potentially blocking a full review of the missile program. maximum penalty now can be a dishonorable discharge and 30 years in prison.
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Defense Ruling in Hoffa Case Lets Witness Testify
Judge Burnita S. Matthews allows New York attorney John Dye Cheasty to testify in the bribery conspiracy case involving James Hoffa and Hyman Fischbach. Prosecutors produced a Hoffa handwritten note claiming Cheasty's client relationship and detailing conversations with Hoffa and other union officials.
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Former Gov. Cherry Dies in Gastonia North Carolina
R Gregg Cherry 65 former North Carolina governor from 1945 to 1949 died today at Gaston Memorial Hospital after entering June 5. He was a World War I artillery captain and former Gastonia mayor. Funeral plans not announced. Cherry was a lifelong Democrat raised by Henry and Martha Davis in Gastonia. He attended Trinity College and Duke University law school working jobs to finance his education.
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Officials Praise Cherry Death Mourned by North Carolina Leaders
Former Gov Gregg Cherry praised posthumously by Gov Luther Hodges and Dr J W R Norton at National Governors Conference in Williamsburg Virginia. Norton recalls Cherry as vigorous colorful public official with integrity and citizen focus.
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High Court Proposal Provoked by Kefauver and Allies
Senator Kefauver condemned a plan to require Senate approval of Supreme Court justices every four years. Introduced by Senator Eastland and Senator Johnston, the amendment aims to curb court power amid controversy over school desegregation rulings and recent contempt-of-Congress decisions. Eastland warned of the court becoming a policy maker and urged House sponsorship.
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Exchange Praised By Senators Open Broadcast Exchange
Senators from both parties lauded Secretary of State Dulles for proposing a regular uncensored radio and television broadcast exchange with Russia. They said the idea could aid disarmament talks in London and bolster bipartisan foreign policy at home, aligning with Lyndon B. Johnson’s call for an open curtain to reach the Russian people.
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Eisenhower Presses Governors on Return of Federal Functions
President Eisenhower addressed the 49th Governors Conference urging a federal state task force to study transferring programs back to state control. He proposed tax cuts if state functions are returned, drawing mixed reactions from Republican and Democratic governors and a largely cautious reception.
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Eisenhower
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Fisenhower
Orville L. Freeman
Minnesota
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Maryland
Gromyko Attacks U S in London Disarmament Talks
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko charged that the United States uses London disarmament negotiations to mask an intensified arms race. He urged Washington to clarify intentions or stop warmongering rhetoric, warning Western Europe about atomic bases and the West German army buildup.
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Britain
Power Takes Over As SAC Leader
Lt. Gen. Thomas S Power, 52, will assume command of the Strategic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base in a 30 minute ceremony, succeeding Gen. Curtis E LeMay who becomes Air Force vice chief of staff. LeMay built SAC from 52,000 to over 200,000 personnel and expanded bases and wings since 1948.
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Weather guessing by amateurs and prophets
The piece notes that meteorologists predict weather scientifically, but most people rely on almanacs signs and intuition. It argues amateurs enjoy guessing tomorrow and that true certainty in forecasting rests with God’s will.
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House Raises Post Office Money Bill
The House voted the Post Office Department an extra 133 million dollars for next fiscal year, ensuring postal services remain intact. Postmaster General Summerfield had requested 149.5 million, citing potential Saturday mail suspensions. The measure passes with no opposition and moves to the Senate.
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