Paroled convict kills cop and store detective in Cleveland
A paroled convict shot and killed Patrolman Joseph Haydn and store detective Frank Begin amid crowds near Public Square. The gunman, Frank Williams, was slain by police after a city-wide chase through Kresge and Higbee stores. Williams had a long criminal record and had served a seven-year term for robbery and shooting.
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Mountain View Inn Destroyed by $150000 Fire in North Carolina
Fire swept through the Mountain View Inn in Chimney Rock North Carolina destroying the three story landmark. The blaze started in the basement heating room and spread rapidly as Hickory volunteers Hendersonville and other departments battled it. Guests from Columbia South Carolina escaped with minor items.
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Senator George Promises Persistence for Peace
Sen Walter F George of Georgia accepts Eisenhower's offer to serve as a personal ambassador to NATO. He vows to fight for world peace and mankind while addressing about 2,500 spectators at the Georgia Poultry Festival Appreciation Day. He warns America must act now to preserve peace in the atomic age and praises his Senate colleagues.
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Crackdown Aims to End Armed Services Feud
Washington may intervene after Army Air Force rift on nuclear defense strategy prompts warnings from Senator Chavez to cut funding. Wilson to review policy row as defense officials clash over air power versus naval strength and overall mobilization priorities.
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Stevenson Gains Steam With Oregon Write-In Victory
Adlai Stevenson leads Kefauver after a strong Oregon write-in showing 59 percent to 41 percent among those listing a preference. Eisenhower dominates Republican totals with Nixon also boosted by write-ins. Oregon delegates tie Stevenson to 148.5 pledged votes versus Kefauver 127. overall sweep affects Florida and California primaries next.
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Moderate Segregation Plank Expected by Butler
Indiana Democratic Chairman Paul M. Butler said the party will adopt a moderate platform plank on race segregation. He avoided endorsing enforcement by force and emphasized court action. Butler cited no northern revolt among Negroes and noted strong Democratic support in 1956 primaries.
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French Soviet Leaders End Haggling With No Solutions
Moscow reports that after four days of talks French and Soviet leaders issued a communique saying no problems were settled yet they believe the cold war will dissolve. French hopes for Russian help in Algeria were dashed as the ceremony and portions of the communique remained unclear.
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Farm Bill Differences May Vanish
Washington May 19 quick settlement of House Senate differences over the latest farm bill draft was forecast by House leaders. The Senate version passed after two days of debate could win President Eisenhower support with minor changes. Secretary Benson said the bill shows improvement and the soil bank program may continue. Rep Cooley urged swift action and potential signing if the House accepts the Senate measure as is.
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Convicts Asked To Volunteer For Cancer Injection
Ohio Penitentiary aims to recruit 23 inmate volunteers to receive injections of live cancer cells under the forearms, with later surgical removal. Dr. Richard H. Brooks, medical director, announced the study in the prison hospital and on page one of Ohio Penitentiary News.
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Revolutionary Shift In U S Foreign Aid Policy Urged By GOP Study
Washington reports indicate a planned shift in U S foreign aid under Eisenhower with potential reductions in allied military forces. Costs drive the change as Congress resists long term commitments while the administration seeks authority for project based aid and a stable funding level. Five allied states receiving most military support include South Korea Pakistan Turkey Viet Nam and their force structures are cited in evaluating efficiency.
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Seamen Pressured to Give Up Asylum
Two Polish seamen told Senate investigators they faced pressure from the Polish government to abandon asylum in the United States and return to Poland. One described a Polish Embassy official in New Britain Connecticut entering his home to urge a return. The men, whose identities were withheld as Zenon Dudek and George Fili after their ships were intercepted en route to Red China, said they like it in the U.S. and want to be left alone.
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Campaign Menace Warns by U S Leaders
Washington officials release a symposium by the House Committee on Un American Activities warning that new Soviet anti Stalin policies threaten the free world. The panel solicited views from 39 educators writers veterans leaders and ex Communists on anti Stalinism and the 20th Party Congress. J Edgar Hoover cautions that communist deception remains a danger behind a smiling facade.
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Nation's Top Arms Seen By Public On Armed Forces Day
Washington marked Armed Forces Day with a public display of new weapons including jet fighters, the Redstone missile, and B52 bombers. Secretary Wilson called the event an exhibition of power for peace as millions visited posts and bases nationwide.
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