Britain approves large arms budget to deter war
Prime Minister Churchill faced a split vote as Labour forced a ballot on a 1.6539 billion pound defense plan for the coming year. The package funds air and atomic strength, with American aid totaling 239 million dollars, and aims to deter conflict while keeping defense unity amid Cold War tensions.
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Ma Kettle Actress Blasts Communists From Abroad
Hollywood star Marjorie Main says a Polish tabloid article misuses her name in a State Department aid wire. She claims Communists in Poland use a capitalist actress for propaganda and questions the claim of Western liberty.
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Hike in Rates Proposed by Chapel Hill Medical Insurance
Hospital aid group in Raleigh seeks an average 17 percent rate increase on new policies. Commissioner Charles F. Gold was briefed on the plan, which would raise benefits while existing policies remain not free. Rogers C. Wade cited high claims and operating costs, noting 99.5 percent of earned income paid out.
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Miners Die After 400 Foot Plunge at Grace Mine
At Bethlehem Steel Co Grace iron ore mine in Morgantown Pa two miners James Smallwood 35 of Philadelphia and a Davis 53 of unknown were killed after a bucket failed and plunged 400 feet to the shaft base. Eight others were seriously injured when the lift struck a steel support and nearly overturned as it ascended the 1 200 foot shaft. Survivors reached the surface with multiple broken bones and other injuries.
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Waacs See Parity With WACs in Military Status Debate
Senate debates ending auxiliary status for Waacs linking them with WACs in active duty terms. Proposal by Sen Saltonstall aims to grant Waacs full active duty status and military longevity pay and retirement credit for former Waacs and reserves.
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Negro WAC's Complaint Is Dismissed
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed a complaint filed by the Negro WAC alleging obstruction of travel. The passenger claimed denial of continuation of her journey and an unlawful arrest at Roane Ra, but the ICC found no basis for the complaint.
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Capital Of South Australia Shaken By Second Quake
Adelaide residents faced a second strong tremor as aftershocks toppled masonry and damaged walls and windows. Officials reported widespread anxiety and property damage across the city.
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Adelaide
Australia
What's This Suh London Gentlemen of the South
London report from the Daily Mirror describes a lively scene as a London correspondent in New details the clash of ideas and the response from participants. The piece conveys atmosphere and regional perspective with a focus on voices and reactions.
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South
London Daily Mirror
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Great Britain Has About Eight Million Factory Workers
A literary statistic reports that Britain maintains around eight million factory workers. The figure reflects ongoing industrial employment across manufacturing sectors.
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Great Britain
Baby Is Born To 11 Year Old Girl In Salisbury Hospital
Officials say an 11 year old Black girl and her baby are in perfect health at Salisbury Hospital. The five pound one ounce boy was born here this year. Police report the incident involved Mae Barnes Jr. and Mrs. T. M. Hanes at 12 Cleveland. He is free on a $300 bond.
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Mae Barnes, Jr
T. M. Hanes
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New Political Party Debuts in Copenhagen Elections
Denmark's National Youth party made its election debut with 115 votes, proposing investigations akin to McCarthy era probes. The Social Democrats remained the main winners with 7 seats, while the Single Tax party and Communists suffered losses across councils nationwide.
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Atlantic City's 100th Birthday Celebration Draws Thousands
About 9 000 filled Convention Hall in Atlantic City New Jersey for the resort's 100th birthday. Gov Robert A. and other officials led a night of festivities with prominent guests while 5000 attendees enjoyed chicken dinners prepared in Philadelphia and served to the hall.
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Transistors to On About One Millionth Watt
A fragment notes transistors can operate at about one millionth of a watt while tubes require about one watt to heat their filament. The passage contrasts tiny transistor power with larger tube consumption.
Actor Sues for 1 756 000 After Disloyalty Claim
Los Angeles actor John Treland files suit against Norvin Productions and Television Programs of America along with executives alleging a $1,756,000 damages claim over a false disloyalty description. He says he was discharged after stating plans to film with Ellery Queen in 32 TV movies and seeks 114 million for slander and 256 thousand for breach of contract.
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United States
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TPA
Milton Gordon
Mickey Silliman
Ireland
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Ellery Queen
Communist Party
Carolinians Named to Phi Beta Kappa at Duke University
Six Duke University undergraduates and a new alumnus from Purdue University are named to Phi Beta Kappa. New members include Carolyn Culbreth Julia McCutcheon Weaver Rebecca Yost McCutchan Barbara Corbeels Jean Alexander Cane Avant Wilkens Brae and more, reflecting long academic excellence.
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Alexander Will Seek Second Term in North Carolina District
Rep. Alexander, a Kannapolis native who followed Robert L. Doughton in the 9th District, announced a bid for a second term in Congress. The May 29 state primary pits him against Republican Walter F. Johnson of Sparta after a narrow 4,000 vote margin in a prior contest. The district includes Alexander, Alley, Ashe, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Iredell, Rowan, Stanly, and Watauga counties.
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Farmer Bob) Doughton
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States To Name Polio Vaccine Test Areas
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will have states announce test areas for the polio vaccine. States will disclose selected zones with first tests starting this month as the foundation coordinates the effort across regions.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
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Board Recommends Same Wage Offer After NYC Newspaper Strike
A federal fact finding board urged publishers to maintain a $3.75 weekly package, rejecting a higher raise. The ruling would not bind the union which halted a major Manhattan strike that shut most papers for 11 days. The union planned a Sunday meeting to study the decision and assess wage and hour claims.
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Mitchell Says she Must Take Stand
Democratic National Committee chair Mitchell addressed 900 at a Pinellas County rally accusing Eisenhower Republicans of aiding McCarthy. He warned the President against joining McCarthy and urged voters to act in November to defend constitutional rights and curb McCarthyism. The speaker contended an unholy alliance exists between the President and McCarthy for the next election.
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American Woolen Directors To Meet Amid Ownership Rumors
NEW YORK Directors of the American Woolen Co. meet amid reports that Boston financier Frederick C. Dumaine Jr. plans to seize control. Dumaine, also NYNH&HRR president, has pushed to reorganize the woolen and worsted group which has lost over 15 million dollars in two years. Meanwhile 60 year old Neil W. White may be pensioned or placed on leave as Dumaine and McGinnis vie for influence.
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American Woolen Co
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Civil Service Exam for Fourth Class Fireman
Civil service exam notice sets pay from 215 to 275 dollars per month with age limits 21 to 31 and height and weight requirements. Education requires high school completion. Applicants must meet minimums for weight 160 pounds and height five feet ten inches.
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