Indiana Senator Praises Native Troops in Dien Bien Phu
Senator Mansfield, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, cites the great contribution of native troops at Dien Bien Phu as proof anti Communist forces can be trained in Indochina. He says about 4700 Viet and 12000 Dai— dai?in troops are defending the fortress, and urges independence concessions to allow a broader anti Communist buildup.
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Soviet Army Chief Crosses Into West Germany Under Escort
High ranking Soviet officer Col Gen A A Grechko crossed into West Germany escorted by U S Air Force helicopters and jet fighters and a convoy of military police jeeps. The party headed toward Heidelberg to meet U S Army Europe commander Gen William M Hoge.
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Gillette Blames GOP for Geneva Setback in Indochina
Sen Guy Gillette told a Democratic conference the United States suffered an astounding reversal at Geneva on Indochina and blamed a split Republican administration. He urged a Democratic Congress to heal government breaches and back U S leadership in the free world. He criticized UN use and warned about repeating past military methods. President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles defended the current approach. The remarks were made at a panel on American security during the Democratic National Committee meeting. A Jefferson Jackson dinner with Truman would cap the rally.
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French Bombard Dien Bien Phu With Carrier Planes
French air forces using P U S supplied Privateer bombers and Bois Belleau aircraft carried fragmentation and 500 pound bombs against Vietminh trenches at Dien Bien Phu. Dive bombers, fighters, and artillery strikes targeted Vietminh positions as night darkness passed with no significant ground fighting reported.
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Eisenhower signs record highway aid bill into law
President Eisenhower today signed a record size highway aid bill authorizing 966 million dollars in federal aid for two years. The measure starts July 1 and will help states in road construction. Eisenhower used seven pens finishing with a quip about using a period pen.
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French Morale High At Dien Bien Phu, Chaplain Says
French troops defending Dien Bien Phu show excellent morale reports Chaplain Al se le Male who arrived in San Francisco on leave. He says the troops inside have won a psychological victory and have inspired respect among the Indo Chinese, even if Dien Bien Phu falls.
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Britain to join Asian talks if Geneva fails
London reports indicate Britain may join Allied talks on Far Eastern military action if the Geneva peace parley collapses. U S officials plan a multination conference with staff officers from the United States Britain France Australia New Zealand and Canada to discuss backing any settlement and preventing Vietminh advances in Indochina.
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McCarthy Feud Over FBI Report Drives Senate Clash
The McCarthy Army hearing erupts as Sen. McCarthy cries perjury and Senators McClellan Symington and Jackson pursue prosecutions. Stevens concedes an error, admitting he met 21 Pentagon officials amid the secret FBI document controversy.
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Bannister Breaks Four Minute Mile in Oxford
Roger Bannister ran a 3 minutes 59.4 seconds mile at Oxford to surpass Gunder Haegg's 1945 world record of 4 minutes 1.4 seconds. He also equaled the unofficial 1 mile mark of 3:43 during the race on the familiar Oxford track.
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Polio Cases Rise Across United States
The Public Health Service reports 424 infantile paralysis cases since April 3 with a four week period excluding Indiana. The service notes the rise reflects a seasonal pattern and does not signal an abnormally high year total. Florida and Hawaii show unusually high incidences with Hawaii at 98 cases for 1954.
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Seek Passes To Carney Execution
Four North Carolina business men allegedly tried to buy passes to witness the electrocution of Raymond Carney at the State Penitentiary. W. M. Manning said space is limited and reserved for Florence County residents where the crime occurred. Carney, 38, was convicted of the December 6 slaying of H. B. Allen and the murder of Allen’s 15-year-old companion Betty Clair Cain.
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Steel Board Debates Demands Behind Closed Doors
Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers 39-member executive board met privately to draft demands for upcoming steel industry contract talks. President David J. McDonald announced brief meetings as they prepare recommendations for the 170-member wage policy committee for final approval, with sessions expected to run into tomorrow.
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Detectives' Fate Debated By Jury
In San Francisco a 12-member jury weighs charges against Harold Jackson, 52, and Joseph Lear, 43, former private investigators accused of abducting Leonard Moskovitz, a real estate broker. If convicted, they face life without parole or the death penalty under California law.
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Seaway Vote Set For Today In Historic U S Canada Plan
The House prepared to vote on a 105 million dollar plan to build a 27 foot deep seaway linking the Atlantic to Great Lakes ports via the St. Lawrence. Backers predicted a strong margin despite a debt-raising bond method, while Canada warned it may proceed without U S cooperation if Congress delays.
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Geneva talks stall over Indochina chairmanship dispute
Split between East and West over who chairs the Indochina sessions may delay peace talks in Geneva. Vietnam Laos and rebel Vietminh are present as Cambodia arrives late. Paris crisis over Laniel’s government also competes for attention. Eden proposes rotating chair with Molotov. Bi dault’s stance unclear.
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