Four Soviet Officials Executed for Treason in Azerbaijan
Moscow reports say former Azerbaijan Prime Minister M. D. Bagirov and three other top Azerbaijani leaders were executed for treason and counterrevolutionary acts. The cases linked them to Lavrenty Beria and cited “terrorist acts.” Public trials in Baku occurred April 12 to 26.
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Azerbaijan
Lavrenty Beria
Baku Worker
Baku
M. D. Bagirov
Secbar
Rov
Communist Party Union
Stalin
Bagirov
Soviet Union
Beria
Moscow Radio
Communist Party
Caspian Sea
Oid
Senate Votes Today On Major Highway Bill
The Senate is expected to vote on a large wartime era highway bill to inaugurate a large public works program. The measure totals about 51 billion dollars over five years and would raise roughly 145 million in highway taxes over 16 years. Differences include how funds are allocated among states and tax provisions.
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Washington
Howe
House
Senate
Seaton Seen As Likely Cabinet Pick In Senate
Washington reports a likely Senate confirmation for Fred A. Seaton to join the Cabinet as a newspaper and radio executive previously on President Eisenhower's White House staff as deputy assistant in charge of administrative affairs. The article notes Seaton would succeed Douglas McKay as Interior Secretary as Morse faces reelection and Murray's chairmanship awaits.
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Washington
W—Swift
Senate
Fred A. Seaton
White House
Eisenhower
Clarence A. Eee
Douglas McKay
Sen
Morse
Ore
Morese
Colleagee
Murray
Let Not the Sum Go Down Upon Your Wrath
A fragment reflecting on arbitration and conflict. It urges patience and consideration for others, noting that imagination and growth outpace petty battles. The piece emphasizes rising above belligerence and choosing love over hate.
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Crady
Idle workers face tax on new benefit plans
Washington ruled that idle workers must pay federal income tax on supplementary benefits to be started June 1 by major auto producers. SUB plans negotiated by the United Auto Workers with General Motors Ford and Chrysler are not subject to withholding or social security taxes.
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Washington
N- C. Harrington
United’ Auto Workers
Caton
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler Motor Companies
Sion Vasey
Hot British Circulation War Hits New High
London papers fight for readers the Daily Sketch launches a safari contest while another issue once gave away a racehorse named Affi Its winner Grace Kelly Prince Rainier wedding in Monte Carlo appears in coverage as papers spend heavily on promotions and prizes to boost sales.
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London
Britain
Daily Sketch
Sketch
Epsom
Grace Kelly
Prince Ranier
Monte Carlo
Coast Faces Severe Salt Marsh Mosquito Outbreak
The Board of Health reports a worsening salt marsh mosquito outbreak this year, with officials noting it is worse than last year. White, the State Salt Marsh Study chair, calls for action amid growing concerns.
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Coast
Board of Health
White
Salt Marsh
Arabs Support British Plan to End Israeli-Arab Fighting
At United Nations New York Arab states backed Britain's proposal to have Hammarskjold continue good offices and report to the Security Council. Arab delegations met last night at the Egyptian quarters to discuss the plan as quieted border warfare subsided after late winter tensions.
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N.Y
Britain
Israel
Ters
Hammarekiol
Secure Council
Mami Ta
Dixon
Opposition Grows Over Lowen Nomination for CAA
Senator Wofford moves to block Charles J. Lowen Jr. from a full term as civil aeronautics administrator because of his race segregation stance. Wofford alleges Lowen overstepped Congress by withholding federal aid for segregated Hawkins Field Airport facilities in Jackson Mississippi and filed minority views against the Commerce Committee report.
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Sen
Wofford
D-Sc
Senate
Charles J. Lowen Jr
Civil Aeronautics
Lowen
Congress
Hawkins Field
Jackson
Miss
Wolford
Senate Commerce Committee
CAA
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Commerce Committee
Cals Niente
Commerce de Wofford
Lowes
Memorial Day Weather Outlook Across Regions
Warm conditions expected for Washington and New England with clouded late day for the Northeast. Fair weather anticipated across the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Coast, and extreme Southwest as Memorial Day travel increases.
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Washington
New England
Pacific Northwest
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Scientist Warns Cobalt Bomb Could Be God's Judgment
Atomic scientist Dr. George K Schweiteer told the Southern Baptist Pastor's Conference that the cobalt bomb may be "God's judgment on the world" and warned of its global impact. The associate urged caution and emphasized the need for ethical reflection among scientists and religious leaders.
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Kansas City
Southern Baptist
George K. Schweiteer
Eee
Textile workers approve Dan River contract with no wage increase
United Textile Workers of America reached a new contract with Dan River on Sunday. The agreement specifies no increase in wages, signaling continued cost controls despite talks.
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United Textile Workers of America
Dan River
Lawmen to Meet for Annual Convention Here June 20 21
Lawmen from the region will convene for their annual convention in the city on June 20 and 21. The gathering will focus on enforcement lines and cooperative policing strategies.
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Enforcement Lines
Florida Votes End Political Feud in Hotly Contested Election
Voters in Florida faced a decisive choice amid a televised feud between former Illinois governor and senator and the Kefauver camp. Campaigns shift focus to the Democratic National Convention as Eisenhower gains party support and Florida's role remains pivotal.
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Deaton Een
Tennessee Nois
Eisenhower
Florida
Farm Law To Be Put Into Effect
The administration moves to implement the new farm law after lengthy talks with Congress. The measure includes a $1.2 billion a year soil bank program, with details on funding for the current crop year to be decided by Secretary Benson. Benson says the plan aims to ease surplus crops and must pass a fair soil test, while the duration and size of payments remain subject to decisions.
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Washington
Congress
Benson
Ewenhower
Siemens Ike “Sts
Ginaedas
Prosperity Cited By Mitchell and Eisenhower Era Voters
The report lauds Eisenhower era leadership with “hand picked executives” cutting spending and taxes while removing price controls. It claims weekly wages rose slowly, noting an inflation impact and a modest gain since 1953 amid overall economic shifts.
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Bot
Eisenhower
Wider Evangelism Urged By Presbyterians At Assembly
The 168th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA urged broader evangelism during a seven day session. The commission noted rising church membership and attendance and a revived emphasis on evangelism. A merger plan with the United Presbyterian Church was adopted by unanimous vote, heading toward a union vote by both churches next year.
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U.S.A
Sion
United Presbyterian Church
USA
Howard W
Punxsutawney
United Presbyterial ‘Church
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