Eisenhower Urges Cease Fire as Step Toward Formosa Talks
President Eisenhower said a cease fire in the Quemoy and Matsu area could open a path to good faith talks on a Formosa settlement, but he cautioned demilitarizing the islets may not yield a universally acceptable solution. Chiang Kai-shek rejected any weakening of defenses, while Dulles proposed cutting back larger forces if a cease-fire is secured.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Quemoy-Matsu
Formosa
Chaing
Chiang Nalahek
Dulles
Chiang
Quemoy
Matsu
China
Red China
Soviet Union
U.S
Chiang Kai-shek
Mr. Dulles
Talks Fall Short Of Auto Pact
Detroit AP Chrysler Corp and the United Auto Workers failed to reach a contract on the eve of a threatened General Motors strike. GM and Chrysler talks extended overnight with progress but no settlement, as the UAW seeks a deal for GM’s 250,000 workers before 11 am Thursday.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
United Auto Workers
General Motors
UAW
Ford
Chrysler
Walter Reuther
John D. Leary
Bargainer
Reuther
Leary
Louis G. Seaton
Seaton
Pittsburgh
Peace and Humility in the Greatness of People
The text extols humility as a key trait of exemplary individuals. It argues true greatness comes from God’s influence, not self origin, noting humanity’s limits in understanding the universe and natural processes like water composition. It calls for mercy through humility.
Russians Chided For New Tests
The United States condemns resumed Soviet nuclear tests and risks breaking a hoped for one year halt if the Soviets maintain the tests. AEC confirmed two detonations north of the Arctic Circle with moderate to high yield. Talks on a worldwide test suspension begin October 31 in Geneva.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
AEC
Tokyo
Arctic Circle
State Department
Geneva
Nevada Proving Grounds
Propaganda Blows Back Over Sidewinder Use
Tokyo reports Communist China seizes on U S Sidewinder missiles used by Nationalist Chinese jets to spark a new anti American wave. Peiping hints at guided missile retaliation and prints calls for heavy counterblows to protect peace. Dulles confirms weapon delivery to Nationalist China.
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Tokyo
China
U.S
America
Peiping
Ta Kung Pao
Eisenhower Calls On Americans To Obey Court Orders
President Eisenhower urged all Americans to comply with the Supreme Court's school integration rulings, warning of grave consequences if ignored. He spoke at a news conference, stressing equal justice under law and the duty of public officials and citizens to uphold constitutional rights.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Supreme Court
Arkansas
Virginia
Far East
Varnished Hen Baking Mixup in Arkansas
Mrs. Claude Brawner left a hen in the oven while she visited a beauty parlor. She returned and used a pint jar she mistook for bacon drippings to baste the bird. The quip ends with a question about the varnished hen.
New School Buildings Sought by Little Rock Private Group
The Little Rock Private School Corp. asked for public funds and building space to run the four high schools as private segregated institutions. Dr. T. J. Raney announced the plan pending 8th U.S. Circuit Court rulings and a survey of facilities is under way. State officials cut off aid to the Little Rock district after a temporary injunction blocked moving students to the private group.
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Little Rock
Arch Ford
Faybus
8Th
US. Circuit Court of Appeals
Omaha
Arabs Balk Over Troop Pullout Plan
Arab diplomats balked at a United States and British plan to withdraw troops from Lebanon and Jordan. They planned to raise the issue at the General Assembly after Sudan warned of a full debate without a clear withdrawal announcement. The Arab League, meeting in Cairo, prepared to review Hammarskjold's Middle East report and chart action.
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United Nations
N.Y
Lebanon
Jordan
General Assembly
Assembly
Sudan
U.A.R
Dag Hammarskjold
Middle East
Chiang Kai-shek Opposes Island Force Reduction
In an exclusive interview at Kaohsiung, Chiang Kai-shek rejects any reduction or change in status of offshore island forces. He criticizes Dulles for implying a cease-fire, predicts an end for the Communist regime, and defends Taiwan and Kinmen as the Republic of China’s frontline defense against Communist expansion in the Formosa Strait.
Guinea Gains Independence as France Transfers Sovereignty
In Conakry Guinea becomes free at midnight with Premier Sekou Toure ruling out immediate symbols of nationhood. He seeks dominion status under France's Fifth Republic while pledging to align with France in foreign policy unless no agreeable partnership is reached.
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Guinea
Conakry
West Africa
Dakar
Liberia
Sekou Toure
de Gaulle
Paris
French Empire
Toure
France
Duke Researchers Find Potential Cancer Killer
A Duke University team led by Dr Edward C Horn reports isolating a substance from cancer cells that stimulates antibody production to kill those cells. The researchers aim to uncover underlying principles rather than clinical use while NIH funds support the project titled Investigation of Antisera Cytotoxic to Tumor Cells.
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National Institute of Health
No More Stompin at the Savoy in Harlem
The Savoy Ballroom in Harlem is being torn down for a housing project. Its piano and other fixtures were sold at auction Tuesday as the venue that hosted top swing acts from Duke Ellington to Fats Waller prepares to close.
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New York
Savoy
Duke Ellington
Count Basie
Fats Waller
Erroll Garner
Harlem
Rudy Vallee
Isham Jones
Damage Estimates Rise After Helene Hit in North Carolina
Wilmington officials report tentative damage totals above five million dollars across New Hanover Pender and Brunswick counties with further increases expected as unincorporated areas are counted. County figures include Brunswick 2 342 750 Pender 75 000 New Hanover 6 280 000 plus public property losses in towns such as Ocean Isle Beach Wrightsville Beach Carolina Beach and Wilmington. A White House disaster designation request and SBA loan consideration were discussed at a regional meeting led by Rep Alton Lennon.
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Wilmington
N.C
New Hanover
Pender
Brunswick County
Alton A. Lennon
D.nc
Eisenhower
North Carolina
Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Group
E. A. Hooker
Richmond
Ocean Isle Beach
Wrightsville Beach
Carolina Beach
Burgaw
Brunswick
State
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Los Angeles
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Leit
U.S. Senate
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Ike
R. L. Dieffenbacher
NEA
Marshall, Texas
Marshall
Cap Wirep
Little Rock, Ark
Spencer Moosa
Associated Press
Kaohsiung
Junes
Red Future
Chiin
Kinmen
Republic of China
Taiwan
Formosa Strait
Western Pacific
Asia
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