Afro Asian Meeting Declines US Reference on Racism
The 39 nation Afro-Asian conference subcommittee produced a 10 point resolution denouncing discrimination and apartheid, naming Kenya Uganda South Africa and Algeria while excluding the United States despite Soviet push. It urged universal equality and abolishing forced labor while noting ongoing US discrimination in certain areas.
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Cairo
GPA
United States
Kenya
Uganda
South Africa
Algeria
Tha
South’ Africa
United Nations
Mohamed Ahmed Mahgouk
U.S
Egypt Navy to Receive Warships From Foreign Power
Vice Admiral Soliman Jazet, chief of staff of the Egyptian Navy, said Egypt is receiving warships from a foreign power after a visit to Russia last month. He did not name the source or where the ships are coming from, noting Egypt lacks trained technicians to operate the new vessels. The Soviet Union has already supplied at least two submarines and several destroyers.
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Egypt
Russia
Adm
Soliman Jazet
Soviet Union
Tezet
Ward Clerks Strike Call Amid Montgom Ward Talks
The Retail Clerks International Assn announced a Sunday walkout against Montgomery Ward stores in January if wage contract terms are not agreed. Union president James A. Suffridge cited five months of fruitless negotiations before the strike call.
Los Angeles Firm Wins BOMARC Base Contract at Eglin
Paul Hardeman Inc of Los Angeles announced securing a contract to install ground support equipment for the first BOMARC ground to air interceptor base at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
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Florida
Los Angeles
Paul Hardeman
Eglin Air Force Base
East Germany Visa Rules for Allied Travelers debated
East Berlin policy on visas for civilians entering Berlin draws Western concern as Russia tightens transit visas for Allied citizens. Officials say diplomatic and staff may need East German visas while many opt for air travel via West Berlin. British and French consulates offered no assurances.
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Berlin
Ger
Moscow
Wulman Democratic Republic
Willsaw
East Germany
West Berlin
West Germany
Floods kill 250, displace 325,000 in Ceylon relief aid rushed
In Sri Lanka heavy floods have left 250 dead and 325,000 homeless across the north, central and eastern provinces. U.S. Navy ships carrying food and medical supplies, including the Princeton and destroyers, head to Colombo after President Eisenhower dispatched aid. Rice paddies and livestock destroyed. road and rail traffic expected to be restored months later.
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Alysin
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Kelant
James C. Hagerty
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Henderson and Sutherland
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Gettysburg
Duxberry
Eisenhower
Striesen
Persian Gulf
Singapore
Teveland
Budget outlook: Defense spending to rebound in 1958
Officials project a 1958 defense budget near 40 billion dollars, with total outlays possibly reaching 75 billion when highway costs from 1953 are added. McElroy signals a potential one billion rise from earlier figures, while civilian cuts face partisan scrutiny as Congress weighs military needs against economy.
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McElroy
Melroy
Congress
al Lon
Lisenhower
Marty S.truman
Strike settled at Kaiser Steel mill after walkout ends
Pickets withdrawn Sunday ending a six thousand worker walkout at the Kaiser Steel Mill. Production not affected by a three party dispute between two unions and a sub contractor building a new blast furnace at the Kaiser plant. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Yontana UF
Kaiser Steel Mill
Kaiser Platz
Two Boys Find Bones in Hollywood Hills
Two boys hiking above Sunset Strip found bones they believed to be a woman's right forearm and hand. Det Sgt W R Schottmiller doubted the bones were human, suggesting animal drag or prank exposure. Bones sent to police lab for examination as reported in Los Angeles.
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W. R. Schottmiller
St. Ives
Los Angeles
Sunset Strip
Awoman
Why I'll never go Hollywood by Glen Ford
Glen Ford criticizes Hollywood patter and soft actors who carouse all night then perform the next day. The feature traces his rise from Quebec farm boy to top star and explains why he can always escape Hollywood. Also includes Leo’s candid baseball notes and Ford’s semiprivate life in The Saturday Evening Post.
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Glen Ford
Saturday Evening Post
Glenn Rose
Quebec
Hollywood
Glenn Ford
Police Step Up Efforts to Curb Holiday Traffic
Police increased patrols over the New Year holiday to keep traffic down. Thirty eight arrests were made for intoxication and drunken driving. Ten minor injury crashes were reported Friday through Sunday. With a death toll at a near all time high of 59, all available officers will stay on duty through New Year’s Day to prevent reaching 60.
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